Middle Atlantic
Motocross Association
1975-2006
31 Years of Youth Motocross
2006
Rules of Competition
MIDDLE ATLANTIC MOTOCROSS ASSOCIATION
M.A.M.A.
2006 is the 31stseason for M.A.M.A., a non-profit youth motocross organization based at Budds Creek MX Park, Budds Creek, MD.
During the 2005 racing season almost 1500 racers participated in events promoted by M.A.M.A. The organization is run by an all-volunteer Board of Directors, and is dedicated to providing the very best in youth motocross racing.
Throughout this racing season, the Board hopes that all members will learn and grow as a result of the time spent at our events. M.A.M.A. races are known the nation wide for the high quality standards upheld.
Sportsmanship, caring, understanding and fairness traits we all should foster are priorities at M.A.M.A. By providing the youth of our area the safest, most organized motocross races possible, we invest in today's youth in hopes of a better tomorrow.
The rules outlined here are intended only as a guide for the conduct of the sport pursuant to uniform rules. Rules directed or related to safety are promulgated to make all persons concerned with safety, but M.A.M.A. neither warrants safety if the rules are followed nor compliance with the enforcement of the rules. Moreover, each participant and parent or Legal guardian in competition has the responsibility to assess the safety aspects of facilities and conditions and must assume the risks of competition.
Preface
M.A.M.A.Racing into the future
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TOPICSPAGE
Fees and Dues...... 1
Board of Directors...... 2
Award Winners...... 3
2005 Top Riders...... 4-6
Definitions...... 7
Riders and Eligibility...... 8
Mama Flags………………………………………………………………………………… 9
Meet rules...... 10-11
Entrants...... 12
Violation Matrix………………………………………………………………………….13-14
Rider Classification and Advancement...... 15
Number Plate Colors...... 15
MAMA Classes...... 16
Kawasaki & Suzuki Contingency...... 16
Points System & Awards…………………………………………………………………… 17
Points System Schedule...... 18
Equipment...... 19-21
Official Duties and Powers...... 22-23
Protests, Claiming and Offenses...... 24-27
Trophy Payout Schedule...... 28
Track Directions...... 29
2006 MAMA Race Schedule...... 30-31
Special Events...... 32
Personal Race Chart...... 33
MAMA By-Laws......
MIDDLE ATLANTIC MOTOCROSS ASSOCIATION
2006 FEES AND DUES
M.A.M.A MEMBERSHIP - $25/YR BEFORE MARCH 15TH.
$35/YR AFTER MARCH 15TH
SECOND CLASS CARD - $10/YR
SEASONPASS - $300/YR RACE FEES ONLY – PRACTICE FEES MUST BE PAID
(NON-RETURNABLE/NON-TRANSFERABLE)
AMA MEMBERSHIP - $39/YR
VISIT THE AMA WEBSITE TO RENEW OR APPLY FOR A NEW AMA.
IF YOU DO APPLY OVER THE INTERNET PLEASE PRINT OUT A COPY OF THE CONFIRMATION AND BRING IT WITH YOU TO THE TRACK UNTIL YOU RECEIVE YOUR NEW AMA CARD.
RACE SIGN-UP FEE - $25 PER CLASS
LATE SIGN-UP FEE - $10 PER CLASS
SATURDAY PRACTICE FEE - $10 PER CLASS
(IN ORDER TO PRACTICE ON SATURDAY YOU MUST
SIGN-UP FOR SUNDAY’S RACE)
MEMBER TRANSPONDER RENTAL FEE $20 PER RACE
NON-MEMBER TRANSPONDER RENTAL FEE $25 PER RACE
A DRIVERS LICENSE OR AMA MUST BE HELD WHEN YOU RENT THE TRANSPONDERS – IT WILL BE RETURNED TO YOU WHEN YOU RETURN THE TRANSPONDER TO THE TROPHY TRAILER AT THE END OF YOUR RACE DAY.
RACE SIGN-UP HOURS
SATURDAY’S – 7:00 AM TO 10:00 AM
SUNDAY’S – 6:30 AM TO 9:00 AM
WEEKEND GATE ENTRY FEE - $10/PER PERSON
(WHETHER YOU COME IN FRIDAY, SATURDAY OR SUNDAY, YOU WIL BE REQUIRED TO PAY GATE FEE) – THERE ARE NO GATE REFUNDS!!!!
10 AND UNDER FREE, IF RIDER IS UNDER 10 YOU MUST STILL PAY GATE FEES –
ALL FAMILY MEMBERS MUST BE SIGNED IN ON THE WAIVER FORMS AT THE GATE BY AN ADULT.
RETURNED CHECK FEE - $25.00
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2006 M.A.M.A. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
410-375-1059
PresidentPat McCullough
( / Vice President
Jeff Wilkes
Secretary
Lori Wilkes
/ Treasurer
Ruth Ann Benson
Head Referee
Donnie Logan
/ Referee
Bill Clark
Referee
Dale Brown / Referee
Mike Benson
Referee
Jay Warfield / Head Umpire
John Strebe
Head Flagger
David Posey / Assistant Flagger
Mike Price
Track Chairman
Darrin Gutowski / Sign-up
Mary Ellen Moore
Sign-up
Wendy Warfield / Admissions
Kara Slusher
Assistant Admissions
Debbie Benson / Head Scorer
Paula Bowne
Membership
Julie Strebe
443-789-8580 / Trophy Administrator
Jason Pruitt and Gang
410-971-9891
Web Site
Donnie Logan
M.A.M.A. AWARD WINNERS
STEVE MCQUEEN AWARD
Given annually to the TOP 3 Expert Riders
Year / 1st Place / 2nd Place / 3rd Place2005 / Scott Clark / Andrew Benson / Cory Wilkes
2004 / John Higbee / Anthony Cascio, Jr. / Scott Clark
2003 / Robert Raborg, III / Anthony Cascio, Jr. / Marty Gutowski
2002 / Stephen Stella / Anthony Cascio, Jr. / Danny Jones
2001 / Anthony Cascio, Jr. / Buddy Bowman, III / Mark Davis
2000 / Anthony Cascio, Jr. / Anthony Cascio, Jr. / Zachary Miller
1999 / Canny Jones / Zachary Miller / Paul Kamsch, Jr.
1998 / Stephen Grimes / Danny Jones / John Dodson
1997 / Chad Dowling / Brad Smith / Randy Newkirk, II
1996 / Ryan Jones / Brandon Hooper / Tom Jones
1995 / Bandon Hooper / Aaron Day / Nick Sesa
1994 / Jeff Howell / John Denton / Aaron Day
1993 / Denny Williams / Joe Hesse / Nolan Weekly
1992 / Joey Schueler / Joe Hesse / Steve Lewis
1991 / Joey Schueler / Joe Hesse / Jason Galbraith
1990 / Joey Schueler / Brian MacMilliam / Joe Hesse
1989 / Joey Schueler / Fred Longfellow / Joe Hesse
1988 / Tom Welch / Billy Bristor / James Henderson
1987 / Rick Wetzel / Billy Schlag / Shawn Norfolk
1986 / Rick Wetzel / Kurtis Barron / Shawn Norfolk
1985 / John Mock / John Kernan / Chris Harry
1984 / Shawn Rothstein / Donnie Melchoir / Ted Orr
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Larry Beck Award
Given Annually to the #1 Expert in M.A.M.A.
Year / 1st Place2005 / Scott Clark
2004 / John Higbee
2003 / Robert Raborg, III
2002 / Stephen Stella
2001 / Anthony Cascio, Jr.
2000 / Anthony Cascio, Jr.
1999 / Canny Jones
1998 / Stephen Grimes
1997 / Chad Dowling
1996 / Ryan Jones
1995 / Bandon Hooper
1994 / Jeff Howell
1993 / Denny Williams
1992 / Joey Schueler
1991 / Joey Schueler
Retired M.A.M.A. Numbers
#13
In Memory of Dan James
#72
In Memory of Mike Shifflet
#92
In Memory of Howard Jones
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M.A.M.A.’S TOP 2005 RIDERS
50CC EXPERT 4-8 / 50CC SUPPORT 4-8 / 50CC OIL INJECTED 7-81. Reggie Powell, Jr. / 1. Colin Reeves / 1. Anthony Arnold
2. Sean DeMoreland / 2. Noah Masta / 2. Stanley Price
3. Owen Hunteman / 3. E Ann Wernig / 3. Tammy Lynn Posey
4. Alexander Frye / 4. Justin Bean / 4. John Blocker
5. Steven Shultz / 5. Makiyah Gorman / 5. Allen Russnak II
6. Cameron Dowell / 6. Michael Hart / 6. Lucas Stiim
7. Christian Pinto. / 7. Dante Berardi / 7. Preston Petit
8. Charles Wernig / 8. Cody Hall / 8. Logan Roberts
9. Tyler Warfield / 9. Tyler Strevig / 9. Mason Richards
10. Mason Richards / 10. Summer Arndt
50CC OIL INJECTED 4-6 / 60CC EXPERT 7-11
1. Tyler Foard / 6. Shane Dessel / 1. Tyler Custer
2. Cameron Warfield / 7. Cody Hall / 2. Nathan Randlett
3. Brandon Porter / 8. Christon Fitzgerald / 3. Alexander Frye
4. Brent McCleary / 4. LoganFrance
5. Georgie Frye / 5. Tyler Conner
60CC SUPPORT 7-11 / 60CC NOVICE 7-11
1. Cody Woods / 1. Michael Heflin, Jr. / 6. Christopher Sherman, Jr.
2. Jonathan Moore / 2. Freddie Oehler, III / 7. Brandon Spurr
3. Darren Streets / 3. Anthony Arnold / 8. Tyler White
4. Kara Groves / 4. Collin Richards / 9. Felicia Garrison
5. Ryan Walters / 5. Reggie Powell, Jr. / 10. Jerry Bloom
80CC EXPERT 7-11 / 80CC SUPPORT 7-11 / 80CC NOVICE 7-11
1. Scott Clark / 1. Tyler Custer / 1. Christopher Upham
2. Cory Wilkes / 2. Zach Vito / 2. Darren Streets
3. Shon Moore / 3. Matthew Niland / 3. Daniel Thompson
4. Nicholas Lane / 4. Matthew Bradley / 4. Cody Woods
5. Nathan Randlett / 5. Tyler conner / 5. Ryan Walters
80CC EXPERT 12-15 / 80CC SUPPORT 12-15 / 6. James Shute, Jr.
1. Andrew Benson / 1. Brian Harbaugh / 7. Adam Raska
2. Logan Hayden / 2. TJ Irvin / 8. Michael Curry, Jr.
3. Arthur Workman / 3. Jonathan Balas / 9. Troy Niebauer
4. Eric Desell / 4. Jimmy Hawkins / 10. Chase Williams
5. Ryan Kennedy / 5. Tyler Hood
80CC NOVICE 12-15 / 125 EXPERT 12-17
1. John Kagi / 6. AJ Stockton / 1. Chris Nuckols
2. Taylor Mooney / 7. James Bishop / 2. Marty Gutowski
3. Billy Monaghan / 8. Zach Bauer / 3. Joshua Stein
4. Dave Desel / 9. Scot Baker
5. Kenneth McLaughlin / 10. Kyle Phillips
125CC SUPPORT 12-17 / 125CC NOVICE 12-17
1. Jeffrey Corron, Jr. / 1. Nathan Vanderviet / 6. Jennifer Miller
2. Brandon Newman / 2. Corey Lindsay / 7. Jacob McCormack
3. Christopher Knight / 3. Preston Hood, Jr. / 8. Jordan Hawkins
4. Joseph Masta, Jr. / 4. Eric Daniels / 9. Darius Glover
5. Robert Spurr / 5. Charles Donaldson, III / 10. Geoff Guillette, Jr.
M.A.M.A.’S TOP 2005 RIDERS (continued)
WOMEN’S / MINI-WOMEN’S / SUPERMINI JR1. Elizabeth Logan / 1. Laura McDaniel / 1. John Kagi
2. Katie Corron / 2. Amanda Brown / 2. James Bishop
3. Jennifer Miller / 3. Jenna Kellie / 3. Taylor Mooney
4. Danielle Greig / 4. Lacie Grasmick / 4. Zach Bauer
5. Dawn Duley / 5. Heather Snyder / 5. Robert Norman
SUPERMINI SR / SCHOOLBOY JR / SCHOOLBOY SR
1. Andrew Benson / 1. Marty Gutowski / 1. Chris Nuckols
2. Logan Hayden / 2. Joshua Stein / 2. Jeffrey Corron, Jr.
3. Arthur Workman / 3. Daniel O’Brien / 3. Christopher Knight
4. Eric Desell / 4. Brandon Newman / 4. Robert Spurr
5. Scott Clark / 5. Joshua Willin / 5. Jason Butschky
ALUMNI SUPPORT / ALUMNI OPEN / COLLEGEBOY
1. Marc Daniels / 1. Brian Funkhouser / 1. Brian Funkhouser
2. Eric Daniels / 2. Michael Prestianni / 2. Mike Walker
3. Joseph Lesueur / 3. Jason Pruitt / 3. Michael Prestianni
4. Dominic Gerber / 4. Cheryl McCullough
5. Kenneth Holsapple / 5. Kenneth Shipe
SENIOR EXPERT / SENIOR SUPPORT / SUPER SENIOR EXPERT
1. Joe Balas, Jr. / 1. Dan Mooney / 1. Timothy Jacobs, Sr.
2. Noal Dull / 2. John Davidson / 2. Robert Wernig
3. Jason Pruitt / 3. Bryce Reeves / 3. Dale Brown
4. Steven Campbell, Sr. / 4. Gordon Williams / 4. Jeffrey Corron, Sr.
5. Stacey Selby / 5. Michael Butrim, Sr. / 5. Gary Vandervliet
SUPER SENIOR SUPPORT / TOP 20 EXPERT
1. Randy Benson / 1. Scott Clark / 11. Eric Desell
2. Michael Dunn / 2. Andrew Benson / 12. Ryan Kennedy
3. Daniel Upham / 3. Cory Wilkes / 13. LoganFrance
4. Neal Ware / 4. Chris Nuckols / 14. Marty Gutowski
5. Michael Luckeroth / 5. Tyler Custer / 15. Nicholas Lane
TOP 15 SUPPORT / 6. Shon Moore / 16. Joshua Stein
1. Tyler Custer / 7. Nathan Randlett / 17. Tyler Conner
2. Zach Vito / 8. Logan Hayden / 18. Christopher Scheller
3. Brian Harbaugh / 9. Arthur Workman / 19. Kyle Warfield
4. Jeffrey Corron, Jr. / 10. Alexander Frye / 20. Nathan Randlett
5. TJ Irvin / TOP 10 NOVICE
6. Cody Woods / 1. Nathan Vandervliet / 6. Darren Streets
7. Jonathan Moore / 2. Christopher Upham / 7. Billy Monaghan
8. Brandon Newman / 3. Corey Lindsay / 8. Dave Desell
9. Christopher Knight / 4. John Kagi / 9. Michael Heflin, Jr.
10. Joseph Masta, Jr. / 5. Taylor Mooney / 10. Daniel Thompson
11. Jonathan Balas
12. Darren Streets
13. Matthew Niland
14. Jimmy Hawkins
15. Tyler Hood
M.A.M.A.’S TOP 2005 RIDERS (continued)
TOP SENIOR EXPERT / TOP SENIOR SUPPORT / TOP SUPER SENIOR EXPERT1. Thomas McDaniel / 1. Michael Doerk, Sr. / 1. Robert Wernig
2. Mark Adams / 2. Rodney Bean / 2. Walter White
3. Joe Balas, Jr. / 3. Chris Williams, Sr. / 3. Daniel Upham
4. Michael Heflin, Sr. / 4. Randy Harbaugh / 4. Martin Kellie
5. Gordon Williams / 5. Preston Hood, Sr. / 5. Joseph Dare, Sr.
TOP SUPER SENIOR SUPPORT
1. Eric O’Brien, Sr. / 4. Kenneth Holsapple
2. George Livingston / 5. Ronald Blocker, Sr.
3. Ron Rutherford
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2005 Race of Champions
1. Anthony Cascio, Jr. #52. Michael Groves #125
3. Marty Gutowski #363.
4. Joshua Stein #58.
5. Ryan Holt #606
6. Sean layer #18
7. Joseph Masta, Jr. #624
8. Andy Holt #102
9. Terrance Scott #911
10. Ben Lewis #468
11. Corey Lindsay #866
12. Josh Bowen #29
13. Andy Benson #191
Mom’s Race
1. Cindy Holcomb2. Carroe Bradeu
3. Elsie Davis
4. #125
5. Suzie Kowitz-Thompson
6. Angela Shipe
7. Trish Salomon
8. Nicole Absher
9. Lisa Martinez
10. Amber Peck
11. Rocki Briggs
12. Sammy Relyea
13. Denise Hollingsworth
14. Rachael Miller
15. Mary Ellen Moore
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Dad’s Races
GROUP 11. #909 / 6. Tom McDaniel / 11. #525 / 16. #108
2. Robert Rose / 7. Shawn Heflin / 12. Preston Hood, Sr. / 17. Rusty Groves
3. Terrance Newbold / 8. Mike Heward / 13. Eric O’Brien / 18. Mike Spence, Jr.
4. Gordon Williams / 9. Michael Curry / 14. Tony Hill / 19. Kenneth Shipe
5. Stacey Selby / 10. #24 / 15. #12 / 20. Les Simmons
21 David Clark
GROUP 2
1. Jeff Richardson / 10. #96 / 18. David Cowherd / 26. #X
2. Russell Irvin / 11. #959 / 19. Don Warfield / 27. James Sypult
3. Tracy Snyder / 12. Rick McSherry / 20. Nick Desell / 28. Mike Mayo
4. #102 / 13. #404 / 21. Jeff Huber / 29. Preston Perry
5. Mitchell Peck / 14. Pat Absher / 22. Keith Dorsey / 30. Mike
6. Dave Stella / 15. Martin Mundo / 23. Dwayne Scott / 31. Dick Bishop
7. David Posey / 16. #902 / 24. Mark Hershberger / 32. Dan Blankenship
8. Pete Miller / 17. David Spurr / 25. Don Garrett / 33. #187
9. #X
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Definitions
The following definitions and abbreviations are adapted for use in these rules:
1.Adult Any person over the age of majority in the state of Maryland.
2.Authorized Adultany person 21 years of age or over, including the parent or legal guardian who is given the responsibility of a minor on a given day. If this person is not the parent or legal guardian, a notarized letter giving responsibility of the minor must be brought to signup, each race day, by the authorized adult.
3.Medical Release An authorization from the parent, legal guardian or authorized adult required by hospitals before they can treat a sick or injured person.
4.MiniMini Cycle A two wheeled, motored vehicle with engine displacement of 51 cc or less and automatic clutch. Limited to stock specifications as listed in the AMA rules. Maximum wheel size of 10". See AMA rules for class 2 mini cycles.
5.Junior Cycle A two wheeled, motorized vehicle with a rear wheel not exceeding 14" nor less than 11", as supplied by the manufacturer. An engine displacement not to exceed 65cc. Handlebar width shall not exceed 32".
6.Mini Cycle A two wheeled, motorized vehicle with a wheelbase of not more than 51", rear wheel minimum of 12", overall length not to exceed 72". Front wheel maximum of 17", rear wheel maximum of 16". Displacement not to exceed 85cc.
7.Motorcycle A two wheeled motorized vehicle with a minimum wheel base of not less than 49" and a standard wheel size not to exceed 23" nor less than 17". Handlebar width not to exceed 36". (Exception: Big Wheel 100's.)
8.Rider Classification Expert, Support, Novice.
9.Senior Rider A parent or legal guardian of an active M.A.M.A. member.
10.Super Senior Rider A parent or legal guardian, age 40+, of an active M.A.M.A. member.
11.Super Mini Limited to 80cc, Big Wheel 80cc's, 100's & 105's. Rear wheel size not to exceed 16" nor less than 14", front wheel size not to exceed 19". Senior - Expert & Support Riders. Junior - Novice Riders.
12.Schoolboy – 125cc and separate class Schoolboy 250f Class.
13.AlumniLimitedtol25cc+bikes. Rider must be 17 years old or older.
14.Collegeboy Limited to l25cc to 250cc bikes. 18 - 24 years old.
15.Women – 80cc Big Wheel Bikes & up.
16.Mini Women –Limited to 65cc to 105cc Small Wheel Bikes.
17.DNS Did Not Start a rider did not pass the scorer at least once.
18.DNF Did Not Finish a rider did not complete 50% of the laps completed by the moto winner and/or did not take the checkered flag.
19.DSQ Disqualified a rider disqualified by the Referee will receive no plate or advancement points. His/her disqualification will change the number of riders in that race.
Riders and Eligibility
1.All riders in M.A.M.A. sanctioned events are required to be members of the Association. Only M.A.M.A. members will receive points. Membership in M.A.M.A. is for the calendar year January 1st to December 31st
A.A Member's age as of January 1st of the racing year will determine the age group for racing. A rider may move up to an older age classification when eligible, but may not return to the younger class. Rider may not run 2 different age groups.
2.Parent, legal guardian or authorized adult must be present at signup and remain present at all times during participation in any M.A.M.A. sanctioned event.
A.An authorized adult must sign below the rider's signature on the Association signup form to authorize the minor to compete. '
B.IN ADDITION. A NOTARIZED AUTHORIZATION, SIGNED BY THE RIDER'S PARENTS OR LEGAL GUARDIAN IS MANDATORY FOR EACH RACE.
C.Proof of ID may be required at Signup.
D.A fully executed and notarized Medical Release must be kept at all times in the rider's helmet. Spot checks may be done at the starting line. Any infraction is punishable by suspension.
E.It is the rider's duty to enter the class in which it is legal for him/her to ride, ENTRY INTO A CLASS DOES NOT NECESSARILY MAKE A RIDER LEGAL FOR THAT CLASS. An entrant can be protested by another entrant for riding in a wrong class. Responsibility for meeting specifications rests with the individual rider.
3.No distinction of events or activities shall be made upon the basis of race, color, creed, sex or national origin. All participants in activities shall compete under the same rules and in the appropriate classes as determined herein.
4.The rider should be of sufficient size to be able to maintain safe and proper stability and control of the machine at all times. This includes stopping or other such items as it may be necessary to put one or both feet on the ground.
5.The Referee shall have the responsibility and final authority to change a member's classification because of his/her abilities.
6.Immediate interpretation of the rules will be made by the Referee of the meet.
7.Rider is responsible for proof of age at all M.A.M.A. events.
8.Absolutely no phone calls will be made to confirm authorization to sign for a rider.
9.Rider must have a M.A.M.A. Card for each class racing and a current AMA card. If not, see Membership.
M.A.M.A. OFFICIAL FLAGS
Green / Start of the race; Race is a GOWhite / One lap to go to finish. This a courtesy flag and may not always be given
Yellow / Caution danger on track. Caution must be taken and NO PASSING OR JUMPING is allowed until hazard is passed. MAINTAIN POSITION.
Red / Race is stopped; report to starting line at once.
Black / Individual rider shall stop and report to the Referee at once
Red Cross / Ambulance Flag; Caution danger on track. Indicates that medical assistance is needed or is On the track. SLOW DOWN, MAINTAIN POSITION, NO JUMPING OR PASSING ALLOWED IN THIS AREA. WATCH FOR MEDICAL PERSONNEL AND DOWNED RIDERS.
Checkered / Finish; end of race.
***White Flag is a courtesy flag and may not always be given....
****** Always race to the checkered flag!!!!******
Meet Rules
1.The motorcycle that crosses the starting gate at the start of the first moto of the day shall be the qualified machine for that day's moto in that class. The class halves and/or frame may not be changed on the qualified machine for that day. If a rider uses a different motorcycle (for whatever reason), he/she will be disqualified for both motos in that class. No points will be earned that day for that class.
2.When the rider's class is called, he/she must be ready. Two minutes will be allowed after the call of the starter to make minor repairs. There will only be one rider check on a split gate.
3.When an event is stopped before competition, riders/cycles must return and remain at the starting line.
4.A rider whose machine becomes disabled before he/she reaches the finish line, may without assistance, push or carry the machine (in the direction of the course within thirty (30) minutes, across the finish line to receive the checkered flag, and under such conditions will be considered as having completed the event, provided he/she has completed no less than 50% of the laps completed by the winner of the event. At the Referee's discretion, the rider may be instructed to leave the track at the nearest exit point, and will be considered to have completed the event, provided he/she has completed at least 50% of the number of laps as the winner. Mini-Mini riders may have assistance in pushing or carrying their machine across the finish line.