AME Race Rule Book
Contact Information:
• AME Race Department
• Phone: (904) 610-0197
• Email: ktmj@aol.com
• Website: ameminicross.com
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Registration:
• Pre-Registration: Secure your race entry and number at ameminicross.com. The deadline is a few hours prior to the event.
• Trackside Registration: Accepted until the start of practice on race day with a $10 extra charge per class.
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Eligibility:
• Director’s Discretion: The Director reserves the right to refuse entry to any rider.
• Membership: AME membership is required to race.
• Age & Skill Requirements: Riders must be age-appropriate and skilled for the class entered.
• Class Minimum: 5 riders are required to make a class. AME reserves the right to combine classes with fewer than 5 riders.
• Safety Gear: Riders must have the correct safety gear, including long-sleeve jerseys, helmets, boots, and goggles.
• Rider Meeting: Riders must attend the riders’ meeting.
• Age Protest: Birth certificate (original certified copy) or passport must be presented within 7 days upon request for age verification.
• Parent/Guardian: A parent or guardian must sign all releases and stay at the track for the duration of the event. A valid driver’s license or photo ID is required.
• Age Definition: Age is based on January 1st of the current year.
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Racing Numbers:
• Pre-Registration: Pre-registered riders have race number preference (first come, first serve).
• Trackside Registration: Numbers are on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Riders must display their number on all three plates.
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Class Specifications:
• Race Director’s Discretion: The Race Director may advance any rider to a higher class at any time.
• Starter Class: For first-time racers. Riders who score 3 wins should move to the beginner class. Exemptions may be made based on age or skill level.
• Exemption Request Fee: $25
• Beginner Class: For riders with up to 1 year of racing experience. Riders with 3 wins should consider advancing to age-group classes.
• Exemptions may be given by the Race Director based on age or skill level.
• Junior Class (when offered): For riders with 1 year or or more racing experience. Riders who score 5 wins will move to age-group or open classes.
• Exemptions may be given by the Race Director based on age or skill level.
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STACYC General Rules:
• Start Line: Pushing riders off the start line in all classes (including Stacyc classes) is forbidden. Rider crew must be off the start gates when the 15-second board is raised.
• Penalty: Disqualification from the race.
• Backup Batteries: Riders should have backup batteries (available for purchase at registration).
• Race Format: Depends on the specific event (refer to Stacyc racing menu).
• Age Definition: Age is based on January 1st of the current year.
• Equipment:
• Helmet & Shoes: Required at all times.
• Recommended Gear: STACYC footrests, gloves, elbow pads, knee pads, and eye protection.
• Shoelaces: Must be tied and kept away from the motor and drive system.
• Prohibited Gear: No barefoot riding or sandals.
• Clothing: Long-sleeved shirt and long pants are required.
• Cycle Sizes: 12-inch cycles are allowed to race in the 16-inch class, but 16-inch cycles cannot race in the 12-inch class.
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STACYC Equipment Rules:
• Super Stacyc Class:
(when offered )
High voltage batteries (over 21V), suspension, and engine/frame modifications are permitted.
• Recommended for expert racers only !
• Stacyc Stock Class:
• Stock drivetrain required.
• Brushless motors allowed in 16-inch only.
• Aftermarket wheel bearings, disk brakes, handlebars, grips, levers, tires, chains, and seats are permitted.
• Stacyc Modified Class:
• All modifications allowed except batteries over 21V.
• Effective 6/1/2023: No LiPo or batteries exceeding 21V in modified classes.
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Mini Cycle Equipment Rules:
• 50cc Modified Class:
• Max age: 9 years old.
• Maximum 61 cc
open or mod classes .
• Cylinder head, carb, exhaust, and electronics mods permitted.
• Must retain standard OEM wheel size.
• Standard KTM E2, Honda CRF50, and Suzuki JR50 are eligible for all PW classes.
• E-2 Stock Class:
• Modified controllers or batteries disqualify the bike for E-2 Stock Class.
• Modified E-2 eligible classes :
stacyc open ( stacyc track )
stacyc open ( stadium track)
pw open
pw open stock
Mini E open
50cc girls
Modified E-2 Not Eligible
Micro E-2
pw 2-4 starter stock
pw 4-over Beg stock
• Penalty: Disqualification for modified controllers or batteries in the E-2 Stock Class.
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Mini Cycle Stock/Limited Class Rules:
• Stock Components scutinized:
• Stock piston, pipe, silencer, air box, and oil injection (for PW Limited class).
• Stock carb and electronics (no modifications).
• No altered flywheels or stators.
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Rider & Equipment Exemptions:
• Smaller displacement bikes may race in larger displacement classes (e.g., 50cc in 65cc, 65cc in 85cc).
• Riders may race in a more advanced class for experience or as a second class.
• Class Movement: Riders who win a higher class may face advancement review.
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Pit Guidelines:
• Follow all COVID-19 guidelines.
• Respect others (riders, families, officials, flaggers, etc.).
• Trackside Behavior: Never cross the track during a race, no foul language, and no crutches on the track.
• Trash: Dispose of trash in approved containers.
• Equipment: No open-toe shoes or crutches allowed.
• Pets: Must be leashed or properly contained.
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Drug and Alcohol Policy:
• Intoxicants or drugs that affect performance are prohibited.
• Performance-Enhancing Drugs: One-year ban for violations.
• Riders must submit to blood tests (protest fee: $750).
• Refusal results in disqualification.
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Track Rules:
• Only officially entered riders allowed on the track.
• Cutting the Track: Violation results in last gate pick.
• Riding in the Wrong Direction: Not allowed.
• Repairs: Only allowed in the pit area.
• Re-Entry: Riders must re-enter the track safely.
• Endangerment: Endangering others will lead to disqualification.
• Communication Systems: Two-way helmet communication systems permitted during practice/racing.
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Starting Line:
• Rider must be with their bike at the start.
• Crew Restrictions: Only one rider and one mechanic allowed in staging.
• Gate Prep: Prep tools allowed within 10 feet of the gate.
• Bike Issues: Bikes with mechanical problems before the start are ineligible to compete.
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Flags:
• Checkered Flag: Race complete.
• White Flag: One lap remaining.
• Yellow Flag: Caution – no passing.
• Red Flag: Race stopped.
• Black Flag: Disqualification – report to the Race Director.
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Race Format:
• Practice Requirement: Riders must attend their designated practice to be eligible for racing.
• Scoring & Points:
• 1st: 25 points
• 2nd: 20 points
• 3rd: 15 points
• 4th: 10 points
• 5th: 5 points
• Tiebreakers: Based on class wins, with the final tiebreaker being the best finish at the final round.
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Disqualification:
• Falsifying age, ability, or name.
• Offering bribes.
• Engaging in unfair practices or dangerous riding.
• Verbal/physical altercations with officials or others.
• Refusal to submit to mechanical inspection.
Suspension up to one year :
This includes families and crew of riders :
•Fighting or aggressive behavior towards other racers families crew staff or promoters
• Verbal attacks towards other racers families crew staff or promoters
• social media attacks towards other racers families crew staff or promoters
racers families crew staff or affiliate’s who are found to be under influence of alcohol or drugs track side .
•any act deemed detrimental to the sport and or to ame minicross .
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Protests:
• Submission: All protests must be in writing and submitted within 10 minutes of race finish.
Rider must be in the same class as rider or machine being protested .
• Protest Fees:
• Starter/Beginner Eligibility: $100
• Stacyc Sprocket Protest: $25
• Age Protest: $25
• Piston Size Protest: $100
• Winning Party: Receives 50% of the protest fee.
• Payment: Fees payable by cash only.