RULEBOOK

This 2013 ASMA rulebook is intended as a guide for both participants and motorcycle eligibility. All rules are
subject to interpretation by race officials.

Contents
1. Participant guidelines
A. General Eligibility
B. Licensing
C. Penalties
D. Appeals & Protests
E. Rules and how they’re made
F. Championship Points

2. Motorcycle Eligibility
2A. General Safety
2B. Number Plates & Numbers

3. Class Eligibility

1A. General Eligibility
1. All participants must be at least 16 years of age.
2. All participants must be physically able to race a motorcycle. Any rider who has a disability must prove they
are competent on a roadcourse to be allowed to enter a race. Any racer with a medical condition that could cause
danger to themselves or others such as epilepsy should not race.
3. All participants must be free of illegal narcotics and alcohol. If we suspect it is a problem, drug or alcohol
testing may be required.

1B Licensing
1. You may obtain an ASMA Roadracing license by filling out a license application either at an event or you
may download a form online. In addition, ASMA will send all current license holders a renewal form at the end
of each year.
2. All licenses are good for the current racing season. All licenses expire on December 31st of the year they are
purchased.
3. To obtain an ASMA license, you must pass a race clinic. ASMA holds a race clinic on Saturday morning at
each ASMA roadrace. In addition, we have many license clinics during the off season. At the completion of the
clinic you can purchase an ASMA race license, receive a number and enter races.
4. If you are already licensed, we need to see your current race license or a photocopy of your license.
5. One event licenses. One event licenses are available at a cost of $10 per event. A one day license entitles you
to points and contingency.

1C. Penalties
1. In addition to fines and other penalties, ASMA Officials have the right to revoke your license, either
temporary or permanently for any offense deemed unacceptable.
2. Rough riding. This is defined as intentional contact with another racer. We understand that accidents happen,
we also want to make sure our racers are safe. Questionable riding can result in anything from a warning to loss
of your license and forfeit of your entry fee, penalty is up to the head race official.
3. If you have a problem that’s not getting resolved, don’t yell at our staff; take your problem to the head
official. Failure to do so may result in penalties.
4. Speeding in the pits. Pit speed is 5mph. Speeding will result in fines. Fines are $20 first offense, $50 second
offense, $100 third offense. All speeding fines will be put into a purse for one of our races. Blatant speeding,
ASMA reserves the right to penalize either higher fines or suspension of racing, or both.
5. Cutting the course. Any rider that goes off track and cuts the course and re-enters the track with an advantage
will receive a stop and go penalty. Stop and go penalties will take place in the hot pits. When serving a stop and
go penalty, you must come to a complete stop where directed by the race official.
6. Jumping the start. Jumping the start will result in a stop and go penalty.
7. Either you or a representative must attend the riders meeting each morning. Failure to attend the riders
meeting will result in possible suspension from riding that day.
8. Racers are subject to represent both themselves and ASMA in a fair manner, both on and off the racetrack.
Failure to do so may result in fines, suspensions or both. The ASMA head official has the final say in these
matters.

1D. Appeals and protests
1. A fine or penalty may be appealed by using an appeal form available from race officials. Appeals will be
brought to an appeal board made up of both racers and officials and put to a vote.
2. Protests may be made to determine eligibility on competitor’s motorcycles. To file a protest, fill out an
official protest form available from ASMA officials. Cost for a protest is $15 for visible infractions (anything
that can be seen without removing parts from a motorcycle), $25 for all other non internal engine protests and
$700 for internal engine protests. If the motorcycle in question is determined legal, all protest money is turned
over to the owner of that motorcycle for re-assembly. If it is determined illegal, protest money will be returned
to the person who filed the protest. If motorcycle is deemed illegal, its owner will lose all points for that event in
which the bike is illegal.

1E. Rules, how they’re made.
1. Generally speaking, rules are made either by committee, voting, or by ASMA staff. If a rule is made by
ASMA staff, it is most likely made by Roger Heemsbergen, who has raced for 33 years. If it is made by voting,
it is most likely done at either a riders meeting, or done by a poll through the message boards at ASMAracing.
com. If it is done by committee, we usually pick 5 racers who have ridden with us for at least a year to help
make decisions. It’s not always the same 5 racers, we want everyone to get involved with how the series is run,
so don’t be surprised if we ask YOU to help us make rules or decisions.

1F. Championship Points
1. Championship points are awarded to participants in each event. In addition to class championship points,
riders are also awarded overall points for each class raced, with the exception of the Beginner race which doesn’t
award any points.
2. In combined classes which don’t use amateur and expert status, such as Lightweight GP, Lightweight
Superbike, Formula 40, Heavyweight Twins, Kawasaki 650 Spec, Modern Vintage and Team Sprints, a riders
finishing position will be awarded to amateur or expert overall points, depending on their status.
3. Top 10 Plates. Numbers 1-10 are awarded to the championship standings in Formula Arroyo (ULGP). This
means racers with a low number will always be the fastest racers, something to be proud of.
4. Overall Champions. We award Overall Championships to both Amateurs and Experts.
5. Championship Bonus’ for the Expert Overall Champion is free entries for the following year.
6. Championship Bonus’ for the Amateur Overall Champion is $75 per race discount at each race the following
year.
7. Championship points are based on the number of riders on a grid, as seen in the chart below.
8. How points are awarded:
1st = 35pts + 1 point for each rider who finished behind.
2nd= 31pts + 1 point for each rider who finished behind.
3rd= 28pts + 1 point for each rider who finished behind.
4th= 25pts + 1 point for each rider who finished behind
5th= 23pts + 1 point for each rider who finished behind
6th= 20pts + 1 point for each rider who finished behind
7th= 18pts + 1 point for each rider who finished behind
8th= 16pts + 1 point for each rider who finished behind
9th= 14pts + 1 point for each rider who finished behind
10th= 12pts + 1 point for each rider who finished behind
11th= 10pts + 1 point for each rider who finished behind
12th= 8pts + 1 point for each rider who finished behind
13th= 6pts + 1 point for each rider who finished behind
14th= 4pts + 1 point for each rider who finished behind
15th= 2pt + 1 point for each rider who finished behind
All other positions= 1point for each rider who finished behind

2A. Motorcycle Eligibility

General Eligibility
1. Motorcycles must be clean in order to get through tech inspection. This is needed as the tech inspector needs
to be able to look over your motorcycle for required items.
2. All motorcycles must have the following safety wired. Oil drain plug, oil fill cap, oil filter.
3. All glass, mirrors, must be removed. Plastic headlights, taillights and turn signals must either be removed or
taped up and unplugged.
4. Cooling. All water cooled motorcycles must use an approved coolant. No glycol products may be used, such
as antifreeze. Water Wetter or similar must be used. ENGINE ICE is legal beginning 2013
5. All nuts and bolts must be tight. Check your bike over BEFORE going to tech, make sure everything’s tight.
6. Lower Fairing must be removed if we cannot see your oil drain or filter with it on.
7. Tires must be in good shape.
8. Bailing wire is not an option for anything.
9. Fully functioning front and rear brakes.
10. No loose bike parts. If it looks like it may come off, take it off.

2B. Number Plates and numbers
1. ASMA requires all amateur racers to use a Yellow background with Black numbers. All experts are required to
run White background with Black numbers. Front numbers must be at least 6 inches tall, while side numbers
must be at least 5 inches tall. Numbers must be placed so they are easy to read from 100 feet away. If we can’t
read your number you will not be scored

3. Class Eligability

Superstock Rules
SuperStock bikes are allowed the following modifications.

A. Bodywork may be replaced with aftermarket pieces of the same basic shape.
B. Brake lines and pads may be replaced with aftermarket units. Stock rotors from the same make, model and
year must be used.
C. No tire rules.
D. Forks may be original from the same year, make and model of motorcycle. Aftermarket internal valves,
springs, oil and cartridges may be used.
E. Rear shock may be replaced with an aftermarket unit so long as it uses the same mounting points.
F. Stock triple clamps must be used.
G. Stock fuel tank must be used.
H. Stock air filter must be used along with stock airbox.
I. Motorcycles with fuel injection may have aftermarket ignition and/or a fuel injection mapping device, such as a
Power Commander. Carburated motorcycles may be rejetted, drilled etc..
J. Stock exhaust pipe may be replaced with an aftermarket unit.
K. Frame, swingarm and subframe must remain stock.
L. Internal engine modifications. Cams must remain stock. Polishing or reshaping either intake or exhaust ports
or runners is not allowed. Machining, radiusing, or 'three-angle' resurfacing of valve seats is allowed. . On fuel
injected motorcycles, stock fuel injectors must be used. Stock pistons must be used. Stock crankshaft must be
used. Carbureted motorcycles must retain stock carburetors. No machining of the head or cylinders to increase
compression.
M. Allowed internal engine modifications. Cams may be degreed using slotted cam sprockets. Ignition advancers
may be used. Valve jobs are allowed. Aftermarket head gaskets may be used.

Superbike Rules.

A. Frame must be from same model of motorcycle as the engine.
B. Swingarm may be changed.
C. Shock linkage may be replaced with aftermarket units.
D. Forks may be replaced with aftermarket units.
E. Internal engine modifications are unlimited as long as the bike fits class engine size restrictions.
F. Slick tires and aftermarket wheels are allowed.
G. All modifications listed under SuperStock are allowed.
Formula Arroyo is the top class in ASMA racing. Unlimited machines, experts only and a cash purse.135%


Formula Amateur
This is an unlimited displacement amateur money race with a purse.
Amateurs only, 12 lap races. Purse paid through 6th place.

Middleweight  SuperStock Amateur
Open to all 650cc and under 4 cylinders, 750cc and under twins and triples. SuperStock rules apply

Middleweight Superstock Expert
Open to all 650cc and under 4 cylinder production motorcycles, 750cc and under twins and triples. SuperStock
rules apply

Unlimited Superstock Amateur
Open to all production motorcycles. SuperStock rules apply

Unlimited Superstock Expert
Open to all production motorcycles. SuperStock rules apply

Lightweight Superbike (Combined Am & Ex)
700cc and under 4 stroke, 4 valve twins, 750cc and under 4 stroke, 2 valve twins, 550cc and under 4 cylinder and
triples. Unlimited displacement 4 stroke singles. We allow 125cc 2 stroke singles as an exception. Superbike
Rules.

Lightweight GP (Combined Am & Ex)
This class is open to any 500cc and under 2 stroke single, 250cc and under
two stroke twin, 125cc singles, 750cc and under 4 stroke 4 valve
twin, and up to 800cc 4 stroke 2 valve twin. Also, up to 550cc 4 cylinder 4
stroke machines and unlimited displacement singles.

Beginner
In 2003 ASMA added a beginner class to encourage those that don’t want to ride with the more experienced
racers and to give those just starting out a chance at winning their first race a bit sooner. Riders are eligible to race
the beginner until they win or finish in the top 5 three times, upon which time they will be promoted to the
amateur class. Beginning riders are allowed to race in amateur classes as well. Bikes are unrestricted so long as
they meet the safety guidelines.

Formula 40 (combined Am & Ex)
The only restriction in the formula 40 class is that the rider must be at least 40 years old to enter. Proof of age is
required to enter this class especially if you look under 21!

Sportsman Cups (combined Am & Ex)
The Heavyweight Twins/middleweight Triples class is made specifically for non 4 cylinder
motorcycles. Any size single, twin or triple cylinder machine is
eligible as long as it meets the safety requirements. Superbike Rules.

Middleweight Superbike Expert
650cc 4 cylinder machines, 900cc 3 cylinder machines, and up to 850cc twins. Superbike Rules.

Middleweight Superbike Amateur
650cc 4 cylinder machines, 900cc 3 cylinder machines, and up to 850cc twins. Superbike Rules.

Unlimited Superbike Amateur
Unlimited displacement machines and amateur licensed riders only. Superbike Rules.

Unlimited Superbike Expert
Unlimited displacement, experts only, Superbike Rules.

Team Sprints:
Two riders, one bike, 7 laps  each with a rider change at halfway. No two riders currently in the top 5 of
Formula  Arroyo may be on one team.
Formula Arroyo by Evan Steel Performance
Formula Amateur by ASMA Pirelli
Purse Information
Formula Amateur purse paid via ASMA Bucks. ASMA Bucks are good toward any ASMA Event.