Novice Racing
Novice Race License
Novice racing is the entry level for a full-fledged race license for the Masters of the Mountains series. Novice racers must show proof of a Race Certification being completed within the last year or proof of previous race experience as an entry-level racer (Novice/Amateur) with a recognized organization during the last two years.
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Licensing
For 2007, PC-MoM will have three license categories: Clubman, Novice and Expert. If you race MPRA in 2006, you can not race Clubman, 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 2007 PC-MoM racing license and an AMA membership. Licenses will be available on line at www.utahsba.com by March of 2007. 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.
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. AMA memberships are available at www.ama-cycle.org or from the UtahSBA at race events; however please obtain AMA membership prior to the race weekend.
Applicants for Novice licenses must provide proof of prior racing experience or a certificate indicating completion of an approved New Racer School within the last 12 months. New Racer Schools are available from the UtahSBA at predetermined UtahSBA events.
Advancement from Novice to Expert
Racers may petition the New Racer Director to advance from Novice to Expert status after having completed a minimum of 6 races. In order to advance to Expert, racers must demonstrate a working knowledge of UtahSBA/MoM safety information including: bike preparation, flags, race procedures and must have demonstrated safe riding ability. Determination of whether the criteria for advancement have been met rests with the New Race Director.
Mandatory advancement from Novice to Expert. The top 5 finishers in Novice GTO, Novice GTU, Amateur GTO and Amateur GTU season championships must advance to Expert for the following season. They will be ineligible to compete as a Novice in subsequent seasons. Other racers may also be advanced to expert between seasons at the discretion of the New Racer Director or Director of Competition.
Novice Race Classes
GTU
GTU are unrestricted bikes, limited by engine size and configuration. Force induction or turbo is not allowed.
GTO
GTO are unrestricted bikes, unlimited by engine size and configuration, or anything that exceeds the engine size/configuration limits of GTU. Force induction or turbo is not allowed.
Amateur
Open to almost all Novices and and most Experts. Five sub-classes, GTU and GTO, Classic GTO, Formula 220 GTO, and Formula 40 GTO.
Twins
Open to Experts and qualified Novice racers. Two sub-classes, GTU and GTO. Class only open to bikes with one or two cylinders.
Lightweight Superbike
Open to qualified Novice racers and Expert racers. Class is similar to GTU for engine size/configuration limits. SuperBikes are machines based upon production models sold by manufacturers and their dealers for street use except as noted in the rule book.
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.