Extreme Dirt Series 2010 FAQ's

2010 Extreme Dirt Series FAQ's

Looking for an easy guide to Extreme Dirt Series? Check out these FAQs, and as always, check with the official Extreme Dirt Series Rulebooks for the proper and official clarification of each question.
Section 1 - The Basics:
1. How do I go Extreme Dirt Series Racing?
2. What are the sign-up times?
3. Is there Pre-Registration?
4. What safety gear is required?
5. How long is each Extreme Dirt Series race?
6. How long is each course?
7. What is the starting procedure?
8. Do I need an AMA Card to compete in a Extreme Dirt Series race?
9. Do I need insurance or do you provide the insurance?

Section 2 - Classes
10. What class should I compete in?
11. What do I do if I am advanced to a higher class mid-season by another series?
12. Can I race in more than one class?

Section 3 - Fees
13. What are the entry fees?
14. Do you accept checks or credit cards?
15. What is the gate admission and who pays?
16. Is camping available at the events? How much does it cost?

Section 4 - Pitting and Practice
17. Is there practice or a parade lap prior to the event?
18. Can I ride a pit bike, motorcycle or ATV around the course as a spectator at the event?
19. Where can I pit for gas and maintenance?
20. When should I pit for gas?

Section 5 - Numbers
21. Do I have to have a particular background color for my number plates?
22. How do I get a number to use at the races?
23. How are Numbers assigned at the end of the year?
24. How can someone who finished below me in the class standings have a better number than me?

Section 6 - The Rest
25: What do I do if I have a question about the results?
26: What do I do if I want to protest the results or another rider?

Section 1 - The Basics:

1. How do I go Extreme Dirt Series Racing?
It's easier than you think. What you really need to do is show up and race! When you get to the track, you will pay a gate fee for each person in your group 6 years or older. You will also pay your race entry fee. We will give you a number for the race and a affordable transponder. It's a sticker and card for your helmet that includes a bar code we scan each lap to calculate your results. You will then head to tech inspection. Your machine must be in good running order and fit your class rules. At tech inspection, we check barcode placement, transponder, number assignment, contingency eligibility, and we may perform a sound test. Ultimately, safety equipment and machine eligibility are the sole responsibility of the rider. Riders’ meetings are held 20 minutes before the race on the starting line. After the meeting, it's time to go racing!

2. What are the sign-up times?
Gates Open 7:00am
Pee Wee Bike Registration 7:00am - 7:45am
Mini Quad Registration 7:00am - 8:45am
Youth Quad Registration 7:00am - 9:45am
Youth Bike Registration 7:00am - 10:45am
Adult Bike Registration 7:00am - 12:00pm
Adult Quad Registration 7:00am - 2:30pm

3. Is there Pre-Registration?
We do offer pre-entry for Extreme Dirt Series in 2010. All other sign up will be completed at the track.

4. What safety gear is required?
All riders must have a helmet, goggles, gloves, pants, long-sleeve shirt and boots that go over the ankles. Chest protectors are not required but are recommended. Nerf bars are not required for ATVs, but all ATVs must have an operational tether cord kill switch.

5. How long is each Extreme Dirt Series race?
This depends on the class you enter. All races are run as close to the following total times as possible:
Pee Wee Bike Race( 1/2 Hour Race )
Mini Quad Race ( 1/2 Hour Race )
Youth Quad Race (45 Min Race)
Youth Bike Race (45 Min Race)
Adult Bike Race (2 Hour Race)
Adult Quad Race (2 Hour Race)

6. How long is each course?
Course lengths vary. Normally.

7. What is the starting procedure?
We’ll explain the start procedure at the Riders Meeting, but we’ll also do it here. First, riders, pit crew members, machines and equipment are not permitted on the starting line until a race official officially opens the starting line. all class riders shall line up on their assigned starting row on a first come basis when directed by that race official.

All starts are dead engine (engine off) with the exception of some youth and mini classes which are live engine. The blue flag will signal all riders to turn off their engines. After the blue flag, the start is approximately 30 seconds away. Then, the starter will hold out his left arm, signifying 10 Seconds to the start. In addition, the announcer will yell "10 Seconds." At the '10 Seconds' signal, all crew members must step away. Between 8 and 10 seconds after the '10 seconds' call, the starter will wave the green flag, and the race is on! Any rider taking off with the wrong row will be penalized, and any rider that misses the start of their class must enter the racecourse at the starting line and complete the start chute.

8. Do I need an AMA Card to compete in a Extreme Dirt Series race?
You do not need an AMA card or any other type of membership card to race Extreme Dirt Series, we are our own series and we do not charge membership fees.

9. Do I need insurance or do you provide the insurance?
The rider is responsible for obtaining medical insurance. We do not provide rider medical insurance.
Section 2 - Classes

10. What class should I compete in?
This depends mostly on your age and riding ability, and also on your machine's engine size, type and modifications. Remember these are long races – so your ability and fitness will make a bigger difference than what you’re used to riding.

11. What do I do if I am advanced to a higher class mid-season by my local series?
If you are advanced in your local series prior to the end of that series, then you must also advance to the higher classification in the Extreme Dirt Series series. However, if you are advanced in your local series at the completion of your local series, then you may continue to race in your original Extreme Dirt Series class, so long as you do not voluntarily race in the higher classification prior to the start of the new local season.

12. Can I race in more than one class?
No. Since most classes run at the same time, this is virtually impossible. Also, you cannot participate in the morning Bike or ATV race and then participate in the afternoon race, as riders may only enter one race per day. Amateur riders can, however, compete in an ATV and a Bike class in one weekend. Or we do allow youth racers to race with adults in the evening.

Section 3 - Fees

13. What are the entry fees?
This depends on the class you decide to compete in. The entry fee Pro is $45.00; Pro X $35.00; and Amateurs are $20.00.

14. Do you accept checks or credit cards?
We accept checks on the basis that you have a credit card to support it if it is returned to us.

15. What is the gate admission and who pays?
The gate admission is $15 ,

Children Age 7 - 10 $10.00
Children Age 6 & Under Free

16. Is camping available at the events? How much does it cost?
Yes, there is plenty of room for camping at all Extreme Dirt Series events. However, most camping is primitive. It is free to camp at no additional charge Starting Fridays.

Section 4 - Pitting and Practice:

17. Is there practice or a parade lap prior to the event?
No, there is no practice or parade lap at the Extreme Dirt Series races. However, you may walk or bicycle the track prior to your race.

18. Can I ride a pit bike, motorcycle or ATV around the course as a spectator at the event?
No. All spectator and pit riding is prohibited.

19. Where can I pit for gas and maintenance?
The Pro riders are the only riders required to pit in their designated pro pit area. Amateur riders can pit anywhere along the track, so long as they do not disrupt or interfere with the race. Furthermore, you may not pit within the vicinity of the finish line area. It is your discretion whether or not you use a pit crew, but it would definitely be to your advantage to do so.

20. When should I pit for gas?
This is something that you will need to determine. You might want to test the timing of gassing at the 1-hour mark at home, prior to an event, to see how much gas you have used. This will give you a good estimate on when to pit during the event.

Section 5 - Numbers:

21. Do I have to have a particular background color for my number plates?
We require the Pro, riders that are running the series to comply with the background colors. If a novice rider is planning on participating in the entire series, we recommend that they run the appropriate background color as well. A novice rider may not run the pro background colors.

22. How do I get a number to use at the races?
Numbers are assigned based on series standings from the previous year. You can request numbers for new racers by emailing Extreme Dirt Series. If you raced the previous season you can find you number under the numbers section of this website.

If you have numbers on your bike that don't match the numbers assigned by Extreme Dirt Series Racing, then you must remove or cover over the number prior to going to Tech Inspection.

23. How are Numbers assigned at the end of the year?
The numbers are assigned to riders based on their overall finishes for the year.

24. How can someone who finished below me in the class standings have a better number
than me?
Class rankings are determined by the rider's best 10 races, but the number rankings will calculate by overall for the year.

Section 6 - The Rest:

25: What do I do if I have a question about the results?
If you want to question or dispute the results, just go to the The Winners Podium and ask the staff to see your results. Usually, they will be able to explain your results to you and make any corrections. Extreme Dirt Series is scored electronically, and mistakes do happen, but we are usually able to catch them and correct them before the race is even over. Don’t be afraid to ask questions – it’s important that you understand the process and are comfortable with the results.

26: What do I do if I want to protest the results or another rider?
If you are not satisfied with the results or you believe another competitor was not playing by the rules, then you need to go to Rider Registration and report your concerns there. If things can’t be worked out, you will be given an official Protest Form to complete and turn in with the required protest fee.