Hill-Climb Racing – Policies and Rules of Conduct

Saturday, August 19th (rain or shine)
Amesbury Sports Park
12 South Hunt Road (just off Route 495, Exit 54)
See the Classes and Registration page for a list of classes and registration details.

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August 16th, 2017 – Sorry . . . advance registration for this event is FULL – limited to 40 Hill-Climbers for their MAXIMUM enjoyment and safety.  Come out August 19th and see the action at the Amesbury Sports Park !

Click here for the printable registration form and to choose your classes. Don’t forget to email us your completed registration form.

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR ALL CLASSES

  1. All riders must register by August 15th and must attend a Ride/Safety briefing Thursday or Friday night, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., or Saturday morning, 8 to 9 a.m., or lose the Registration Fee and not be allowed to race.  NO EXCEPTIONS – for everyone’s safety.  All Riders must have photographic identification and must read, understand and sign a liability release and authorization to obtain medical information form. Riders will be issued two (2) Rider Numbers and are required to pin them on the chest and back in advance of Riding.
  2. All riders must be physically capable and mature enough to control his/her machine at all times, and to ride it safely. This includes stopping, starting, standing still, mounting, dismounting, and putting one or both feet on the ground.  The referee has the authority to disqualify a rider who can’t safely control his/her machine. Training wheels are not allowed.
  3. Minimum age of participants is 4 years old.  Youth Riders (age 15 and under) are limited to 3 classes.  Adult Riders (age 16 and older) are limited to 4 classes.
  4. Riders may use the same motorcycle in more than one class. Two riders may use the same motorcycle in the same day’s program.  The motorcycle that is used on the 1st attempt must be used on the 2nd attempt. No changing out motorcycles between attempts.
  5. Mirrors and Windshields must be removed from all motorcycles before racing.

CONDUCT

  1. If you and your crew do not attend the mandatory riders meeting you will not be allowed to race and you will forfeit your entry fees for that day.
  2. Hot pit limited to one crew person. Crew member must be signed in at tech inspection.
  3. All race personnel, officials, riders, mechanics, photographers and anyone associated with riders must not consume or be under the influence of intoxicants or drugs that could affect their normal mental or physical ability. Failure to comply may result in disqualification of the rider and/or a fine. Besides affecting the safety of the meet, any such use is inconsistent with the concept of good sportsmanship and is harmful to the sport of motorcycling.
  4. Riders and/or family and pit crew who direct foul and abusive language to an official of the sponsoring club, organizer, Volunteers or another Rider are subject to removal with no refund.
  5. Each rider is responsible for the actions of his/her family and pit crew, and any detrimental action by these individuals puts the rider at risk of disqualification. Riders and pit crew are expected to conduct themselves in a manner respectful to the organizers, our sport, and the environment.
  6. Riders are expected to comply with any and all club rules, and any direction from club members and/or the event referee while present on the event grounds.
  7. Competition motorcycles must be in the pit area. No competition motorcycles in the spectator area.  Pop-Up canopies, tables and chairs allowed under canopies.  Dogs on leash.  Please clean up. Secure your valuables. Any problems with anyone, see staff to handle.  If asked to leave, refund will be given changing your status to a ‘trespasser.’ Police on detail along with Fire/EMT members. Keep it fun.