2023 Rule Changes

[Jason Harmon]

Here's a quick summary of the 2023 rule changes.

New Peewee class structure
Peewee A - 8 & Under - 50cc Max Engine; 12” Maximum Front Wheel Size
Peewee B - 8 & Under - 50cc Max Engine; 12” Maximum Front Wheel Size

• Kids STACYC race will be mandatory at every event.

• Promoters are being strongly encouraged to have a trophy presentation for the Peewee, Kids, and Short course racers before the beginning of the Long course race.

• Minor penalty has been changed to read as follows: Minor Penalty-a rider will be penalized by adding 30 seconds to their total finishing time per infraction.

Ironman Changes
• Must complete at least 65% of the laps of the leader of their class. *This 65% rule applies to all classes except for the Peewee classes*
• Must complete the entirety of the race time for their specific class (must take the checkered flag)
• Any rider attempting to intentionally violate the spirit of the finishing requirement (Example: Purposefully stopping/waiting to allow enough time to pass so that the checkered flag comes out) will be deemed ineligible to qualify.

• Rulebook has been amended to read as follows concerning the AMA: American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Hare Scramble rules only apply, and take precedence over AHSCS rules, in AMA-sanctioned National Hare Scramble events that are co-sanctioned by the AHSCS.

• Electric Bike starting procedure at the starting line: Riders on electric motorcycles must have their throttle hand on top of their helmet until the green flag is waved. Once waved, the riders may place their hand on the throttle and proceed as normal thereafter.

• Use of electronic communication with the rider or use of a portable electronic device of any kind (i.e. digital music device) that would be considered a distraction while on the motorcycle during the meet is prohibited.

• Advancement Percentiles have been adjusted upward for most classes.

• A rider may continue to carry their points UP from a lower class when they move to a higher class. However, a rider will no longer carry their points DOWN from a higher class to a lower class.

[Wyattracing979]

So what signifies the difference in peewee A and B?

[Jason Harmon]

The Peewee A & B classes will be split solely based on speed.

I believe that the rationale behind this change was that some of the less experienced Peewee riders were more similar in speed to the Peewee B class riders, but were forced to ride Peewee A due to the previous Peewee B class restrictions.