Expert Racing
Expert Race License
Racers wishing to compete in Expert class racing must hold a valid and current USBA/MoM Racing License or a valid and current license from another organization recognized by the UtahSBA/MoM. The Expert license is obtained by advancement from Novice or by showing proof of holding a valid and expert roadracing license with a recognized club. A rider who does not hold a current expert license, but has held one with a recognized club within the past 2 years may petition the New Racer Director or UtahSBA Director of Competition for an Expert license.
Licensing
For this season, MoM will have three license categories: Provisional Novice, Novice and Expert. If you raced previously, you can compete as a Novice, and you may petition for an Expert license if you meet the minimum requirements in Chapter 4 (see 4.3.3). Also, in 2007 all racers will be required to purchase a MoM racing license and an AMA membership. Licenses will be available on line at www.utahsba.com. AMA memberships currently are $39/year and may be purchased online at www.ama-cycle.org. Please see Chapter 4 of the rule book for more information on licensing.
Experts need to be able to display good competency in the areas of safety, riding skills, knowledge of race and track procedures, technical and safety requirements for their motorcycle, UtahSBA/MoM rules and other important aspects of motorcycle road racing.
Motorcycles may only be entered in a class in which all eligibility requirements are met. If a motorcycle is entered in more than one class, it must conform to the requirements for each class in which it is entered. It is the racer's responsibility to only enter classes in which his or her motorcycle is eligible.
What is GTO/GTU?
GT Classes permit motorcycles of unrestricted origin. GTU, (with the exception of Twins GTU) is defined as:
- Up to 430cc two or more cylinder two stroke, unlimited origin
- Up to 550cc two or more cylinder two stroke, if frame is from a motorcycle manufactured for street use in North America
- Up to 550cc single cylinder two stroke, unlimited origin
- Up to 675cc three cylinder four stroke, liquid cooled
- Up to 640cc four cylinder four stoke, liquid cooled
- Up to 750cc two cylinder four stroke four or more valves per cylinder, liquid cooled
- Up to 900cc three or more cylinder four stroke, air cooled
- Up to 750cc two cylinder four stroke four or more valves per cylinder
- Unlimited displacement air cooled two cylinder four stroke two or three valves per cylinder
- Unlimited displacement single cylinder four stroke, unlimited origin
GTO bikes are "OVER" the size/configuration of GTU bikes. They are of unlimited size and configuration, however, forced induction and Turbo Charging is not allowed.
Qualified Racers
Racers must be 14 years or more in age. Racers less than 18 years of age, and all applicants below the age of majority in their home state, must provide a notarized statement of permission from a legal parent or guardian for each event. All participants must be full members of the AMA, and provide proof of AMA membership prior to competition. All competitors must hold a current AMA membership (available at www.ama-cycle.org or from the UtahSBA at race events; however please obtain AMA membership prior to the race weekend).
Experts who compete in Amateur GTU or Amateur GTO are ineligible for purse money and points in King of the Mountain (KoM) GTU and King of the Mountain GTO
Expert Race Classes
King of the Mountain
King of the Mountain (KoM) has two classes GTU and GTO. It is the Masters of the Mountains Premier classes, KoM GTO & GTU, are intended for the most competitive of racers. This is the “run what your brung” class, bikes may be highly modified. Participants must have a qualifying time within 112% of the fastest qualifying racer. Forced induction may be utilized on bikes of 750cc or less displacement only.
SuperStock
Three sub classes; Middleweight, Heavyweight and Open. Bikes are intended to be kept in showroom stock condition with limited modifications and virtually no updating or backdating of components allowed. They are bikes sold for street use.
Superbike
Two sub-classes; Middleweight and Open. SuperBikes are machines based upon production models sold by manufacturers and their dealers for street use. Significant modifications are allowed.
Twins
Open to Experts and qualified Novice racers. Two sub-classes, GTU and GTO. Class only open to bikes with one or two cylinders.
Endurance
Open to Experts and qualified Novice racers. Endurance GTO will be the only Endurance class unless the number of entrants warrants subdivision into classes based on motorcycle type. Bikes must meet the requirements of the GTO class, as well as all requirements and exceptions listed in the Endurance chapter of the Rule Book. There is no separate solo class; all teams compete against each other regardless of the number of teammates.
Lightweight Superbike
Open to qualified Novice racers and Expert racers. Class is similar to GTU for engine size/configuration limits. SuperBike's are machines based upon production models sold by manufacturers and their dealers for street use except as noted in the rule book.
Classic GTO
Open to Experts and qualified Novice racers. Motorcycles must use a frame and engine case 10 years old or older, as determined by manufacturer’s model year. For 2007, the model year must be 1997 or prior.