Supplemental Rules:

Hare Scrambles Responsibilities

Rider Responsibilities:

It is the sole responsibility of the rider to select a helmet and apparel that will provide appropriate protection. The rider must rely on his own judgment in the selection of any helmet and apparel for durability and safety.  All riders must utilize a shatterproof face shield or shatterproof goggles. The helmet must conform to one of the following recognized standards and have a label affixed certifying its approval: (USA: Snell M2005, M2010 or DOT FMVSS 218).--(Europe: Regulation ECE 22-04, ECE 22-05 P').--UK: BSI 6658 Type A).--(Japan: JIS T 8133:2).--( Any of the FIM SFI approved certifications).

Long sleeves must be worn in all competition.

Boots must be worn in all meets. They must be at least 8 inches high with any combination  of laces, buckles or zippers, or specially designed and constructed for leg and foot protection.

Racers and Trail Marshals will have the only machines at the event. 

No pit or play riding.

5 mph. when not on the track.

Trail Marshals will  ride the course throughout the day.

Post race:
If a rider has an issue have him see the scoring crew at the scoring tent after the race.

Registration Responsibilities:

1. A minimum of two (2) people are required in the scoring tent to write down the backup. If they help set up the tent the crew can get instructions.
2. The sign up people need to make absolutely certain that two riders do not have the same number. There are two good ways. One - keep a log book at sign up that is divided up by class. Write down the number of each rider as they sign up. Make sure the number has not been issued when signing up the remaining riders in the class. The book only has to have numbers. The remaining information is entered into the computer. The second way is to make a list of numbers that are highlighted when the rider signs up. like the voter sign off at the polls.

Tent worker instructions:
Write down the number of every rider that goes through the tent (in order). If the light does not turn green for the rider then use a highlighter in the backup book to indicate the number was missed by the system. If the workers have time then the number may be manually entered into the computer (the computer screen has a place for this).

Rider's Meeting:
The machine a rider brings to the starting line is considered their race machine for the event. If any rider found to be switching machines , their results will be excluded from the race.

Riders may walk or ride a bicycle around the track prior to racing.

Only race officials are permitted to ride on any portion of the track the day of the event.

If a rider leaves the track for any reason, the rider must re-enter from the exact location they exited.

The marked course is within 10 feet of all arrows, Anytime double arrows are posted on both sides of the track, riders MUST stay between these arrows. Whenever there are added markers to the trail (ribbon, banners, stakes, or hay bales), riders MUST stay between them as well. If a rider deviates greater than 10 feet from trail, penalty will be assessed.

Any rider encountering a "bottle neck" or "traffic jam" due to track difficulties may deviate from track greater than 10 feet, but must re-enter the course as soon as possible. Upon approaching this section on next lap, rider must follow original trail. Short cutting in these areas will result in a penalty. A "bottle neck" is only defined as a section of the course that becomes impassable due to riders being stuck on difficult terrain.

An official and only a Big Bear Trax official may use his discretion during the race to change any "bottle neck" from its original track layout.

No pit riding. Once your race is over, park your machine.

Riders are responsible for the actions of their entire pit crew. Any unnecessary trouble caused by these individuals puts their rider at risk of disqualification or being asked to leave the premises.

A competitor who rides in a manner that endangers officials, other riders or spectators will be subject to immediate disqualification from the event by officials.

Riders contact - ramming, blocking, or any intentional contact made by one rider to another while on the course or while on the premises during the day of the event, will be subject to penalty to their finished time.

Starting Line:

Each row will be marked by signs listing that "rows numbers".

Riders must line up between the stakes in their assigned row.

Riders meeting will be held on starting line before each race.

Any rider that takes off on the wrong row will be penalized one lap.

A rider must be ready when called to the starting line.

Race officials check off each rider that is on the starting line, if a rider is not found on the starting line at the time of the race, they will be assessed for a penalty at the end of the race.

All starts are dead engine.

Scoring:

Hold your head in the forward direction to allow the scoring system to work quickly.

Do not yell at the workers, or hold your bike revved up. This does not get you out faster. When leaving the scoring area, do not roost the workers intentionally. Leave in an orderly manner.

The scoring tent is not a pit stop. Do not have pit crews throw water, hold goggles or pit boards in this area. This is a no Pit Crew Area.

If you hit a scoring official you will be penalized.

If a rider is towed in, the lap does not count.

No passing in the No Passing Zone. You will be scored in the order in which you cross the finish line. (Only On the last lap).

Once the checkered flag goes out, riders are given a reasonable amount of time to complete their final lap.

A rider may get assistance on the track from their pit crew or spectators, but must cross the finish line under the bikes own power or by the rider physically alone.

If the rider is towed in from the track, the lap will not count. If the rider is able to get the machine back running during the race, must re-enter the track at the scoring tent.

If in the referee's opinion, it is necessary to stop an event after 60% of the total distance has been covered, the race may be considered completed. Riders will be scored according to their position on the lap preceding the one before the red flag.

Once the results are posted, there is only a twenty minute protest period. If there are any problems seen with results, this is the only time that problems will be corrected.

Penalties, will be assessed by the officials only based on the severity of the offence.

NO ONE is permitted in the scoring zone at anytime during the event. If you have a question or a protest it must be presented to workers in the registration unit only.

Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES will any interference with the scoring officials be tolerated (No talking to or asking Questions). This rule will be strongly enforced.

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