AMA Hare Scrambles Rules

  1. A Hare Scramble is conducted on a closed course using trails and paths over natural terrain. The course should be between 2.5 and 40 miles long. Arrows may be used to direct competitors on the proper route when the terrain does not clearly dictate direction. Unless otherwise instructed at the riders meeting, riders must not ride more than 20 feet from the course marking arrows. If two arrows are positioned on each side of the route riders must remain between the arrows. Riders can be allowed to walk or ride bicycles on the final course prior to the start of the event. The promoter may limit the distance that the riders can view. The riders must also be able to view the scoring area.
  2. The meet may run a designated number of laps or for a specified amount of time. The promoter however must specify the format in all advance advertising and at the riders meeting. No combination of ATV’S, minicycles, or motorcycles may be run at the same time on the same course.
  3. Gas checks are not required.
  4. Along with the checkpoint at the start/finish line, the promoter must use a roll check as a backup. (backup scoring)
  5. Starts
    1. Starts may be live engine or dead engine at the promoter’s option.
    2. Each start should be started separately.
    3. Classes with fewer than five entries may start together, but must be scored separately.
    4. Mass starts may be used only when the starting area is large enough.
  6. Scoring
    1. If necessary, due to the length or layout of the course, observation checks may be set up to discourage cutting. Such checks should be manned by experienced checkers to avoid bottlenecks at checkpoints.
    2. Unless otherwise instructed by the referee, all riders must come to a stop at the scoring station. This point should be stressed at the riders meeting.
    3. Separate scoring lanes should be set up using barrels, banners, etc.
      1. By posting color-coded signs for class and displacement categories, riders can easily identify their proper scoring lane.
      2. Lanes should be set up so riders pull to the right of the barrel or banner, with scorers on the left. This allows scorers to quickly and easily record the number on the left side of the rider’s helmet.
    4. A rider must finish the event to be eligible for awards and points. To finish, a rider needs to complete at least 50 % as many laps as the winner of his class. It is not necessary to take the checkered flag to finish.
    5. Once the checkered flag is displayed, riders are given a reasonable amount of time to complete their final lap. The amount of time varies, depending on the time and layout of the course, but it must be specified at the riders meeting.
    6. Overall scoring is based on elapsed time from start to finish, and a rider’s finishing time is recorded to the nearest second.
  7. When conditions permit, promoters may run studded tire classes. Studded tire classes must conform to Section 4 of the Ice Race Rules or Trelleborg type studded tires. Hare Scrambles meets run the following classes; though not all classes must be run if advertised in advance.
    ClassEngine Size
    1.86cc to 100cc
    2.101cc to 125cc
    3.126cc to 200cc
    4.201cc to 250cc
    5.251cc to open
    6.Woman’s (86cc to open)
    7.Veteran (30 years and over)
    8.Senior (40 years and over)
    9.Super Senior (50 years and over)
    10.4-stroke (86cc to open)
  8. National Hare Scrambles Championship
    A maximum of 12 national hare scrambles are run, with no more than five per region. (The three regions are the same as those defined for National Enduro competition.) National championships are decided by the points accumulated in 2 less than the total number of events held in the series.

District 16 Hare Scrambles Rules

  1. Hare Scrambles points will be separated from the enduro points for year end awards.
  2. Classes for Hare Scrambles are:
    1. For youth: 50-65cc; 85cc
    2. For women: 12 and older on motorcycles (80cc Minimum).
    3. For Amateurs: AA, A, B, C, +40 senior, +50 super senior.
    4. AA (this class runs for money, not trophies)
    5. For ATVs: A, B, C, +40 senior, (16 or older) and Youth (Minimum age 5 on machinery 0-90cc and 13-15 years old on maximum 300cc/4stroke or 200cc/two stroke).
    6. Individual tracks MAY run a 90cc Production (up to 125cc 4-stroke), youth aged 12 and under class.
  3. The starts will be a mass start in waves of (1) A class; (2) B class; (3) Age classes and (4) C class.
  4. Youth Classes on motorcycles and ATVs will ride on their own separate track. Hosting clubs may use their discretion as to the length and time of these youth class events.
  5. Number Plates will have colored backgrounds to designate classes (motorcycles & ATV’S):
    AA: Red, A: White, B: Yellow, C: Black, +40: Blue, +50: Green
    ATV Classes: A: White, B: Yellow, C: Black, +40: Blue, 13-15: Green
  6. Hare Scrambles points will be 30-25-21-18-16-15-14, etc.
  7. Workers wanting points must race in 50% of the races as well as working one race. Points for working a race will equal first place (30 points).
  8. Designated track marshals or sweepers will run, through out the entire day of racing, to help lost or injured riders. No one else is allowed on the track.
  9. RPA Offroad LLC will do all of the scoring, for a $100 fee per race.

Recomendations:

  1. Tracks should have a back-up referee, they should not offer any parade laps, and be consistent in classes offered (see above) and race day formats(listed at www.rpaoffroad.com).
  2. Entry fees will be based on length of race time (except for AA).
    • 30 Minutes $20.00
    • 1-1.5 Hours $30.00
    • 2 Hours $35.00
    • AA $50.00 ($10 per entry for end of year payout)
  3. Minimum race times of 30 minutes for youth classes; 1 hour for C, +50, and +60; 1.5 hours for AA, A, B, and +40 (motorcycles and ATVs).
  4. Trophy Payout of 33%.