Round 1 of the 2023 NMSC series

Welcome to Round 1 of the 2023 New Mexico State Championship Motocross Series in Tularosa, New Mexico hosted at TULIE MX. 

 Gate fee pricing is $10/ day or $15 for the 2 day weekend - Cash or check.

 Ages 5 and under free. This is for all riders and spectators. Admission is required beginning when the gates open Friday. 

Saturday Practice is considered part of the event and get event Admission is required --this fee is cash or check only on site at entry booth.  

    RULES TO NOTE: 

Riders Age

u2022 Rideru2019s age is based on age as of January 1ST 2023; birth certificate is required on request.

Series Points

u2022 You must race 5 races to receive series awards. Only your best 5 out of 6 races will go towards your series points.

u2022 If all first motou2019s are complete and weather prevents completion of 2nd motou2019s, results will stand based on 1st motou2019s and on races completing both motou2019s before cancellation. The decision to postpone or cancel races is the decision of track officials.

u2022 If for any reason a moto must be stopped it will be considered complete if the leading rider has completed over 50% of the laps. Example: 3 laps completed in a 5 lap race.

u2022 Series Tie Breaker: If series end points are tied the rider with the best finish in the last moto is the series winner. Example two riders at 105 points each, rider 1 has 2nd in last moto and rider 2 has 1st place in last moto, rider 2 is the series winner.

u2022 It is the rideru2019s responsibility to verify that they have been scored correctly, if you find a mistake it must be corrected with the track officials that scored the race; please verify results before you leave the track.

Class Structure

u2022 All beginner class will not be eligible for championship series points.

u2022 All riders must participate in the class or classes for their skill level (NO SAND BAGGERS), bike displacement and configuration in which their bikes qualify, only exception open class.

u2022 125 2-strokes and 250 2-strokes in 250F, 250 2-strokes can also participate in the 450F class. 

u2022 It is a standing practice that classes can and will be combined in some cases this could have a class that has more than one gate drop for instance 250 Pro and 250 Intermediate, it is the discretion of the track to determine if there will be one or two gate drops and any combined classes.

u2022 Big wheels are allowed in all 85 age groups.

Scoring

u2022 Race officials are not responsible for locating riders before their event.

u2022 A rider must be on the starting line and under their own power cross the finish line to be scored for the day.

u2022 The white flag is a courtesy flag; it is not necessary to display the white flag at the beginning of the final lap.

u2022 If a race should go an extra lap the race will be scored based on the number of laps that is posted. If the race is posted for 5 laps and for some reason the race is not stopped until 6 or more laps are completed. The race will be considered over at the end of the 5th lap. Scorekeepers lap sheets will determine final finishes.

u2022 DNS means did not start, a rider not coming to the line and completing one full lap will receive a DNS. 

u2022 DNF means did not finish, riders will receive a DNF if they do not take the checkered flag. A rider may push his bike across the finish line. If the finish line is at the top of a large jump, bikes and riders can go around the jump and signal the score keepers.

Point System

u2022 1st 25 points

u2022 2nd 22 Points

u2022 3rd 20 points

u2022 4th 18 points

u2022 5th 16 points

u2022 Will drop one point per place starting with 5th

Interruption and Continuation of Races

u2022 There will be no restarts unless in the opinion of the race officials continuing the race will endanger the riders.

u2022 A malfunction of the starting gate and any restart will be the race officialu2019s decision.

u2022 If a race is called due to weather and the races have not begun it is the option of the track to issue vouchers for future races.

Conduct

u2022 CHECK ALL TRACK RULES- EACH INDIVIDUAL TRACK RULE WILL APPLY AT CURRENT ROUND

u2022 Any on/off track quarrels will be dealt with by Track officials in private. These situations if any will be dealt with immediately. Parents are responsible for their own kidu2019s actions, and kids are responsible for their parentu2019s actions! Think before you speak or act, this is a family sport!

u2022 Physical contact with another rider(s) or spectator(s) can result in expulsion from the event or permanently. 

u2022 A rider is responsible for the actions of their pit crew; infractions by rideru2019s pit crew will be grounds for penalties against that rider.

u2022 Any verbal harassment or physical abuse to the local track officials will be grounds for disqualification.

u2022 The promoters of the track reserve the right to refuse service to anyone.

u2022 No alcoholic beverages or illegal substances will be allowed on the track or starting area. Illegal substances are forbidden from all track properties. Riders should not use any of the above-mentioned substances before or during an event as long as they remain in competition. Any rider that is impaired will not be allowed to compete and maybe asked to leave.

u2022 Competition motorcycles should follow the rule of 1st gear to and from the gate You will get 1 warning. If you did not learn from the first warning the 2nd infraction is disqualification.

u2022 You must exit track under control at a low speed, no high-speed exits!

u2022 In the event a rider intentionally cuts the track, one lap will be docked on the rider committing the offense. 

u2022 Yellow flag violations: There will be no passing, jumping and no improving of position when a yellow flag is present. Penalty is a minimum of one finishing position per infraction, maximum penalty is disqualification. This will be a decision of the track officials.

u2022 The only people allowed on the track during races are mini bike parents of 50 riders or a family member that is 18 years and older.

u2022 Lapped riders must move over.

Protest Against a Rider or Their Equipment

u2022 Any protest against another rideru2019s bike must be filed no later than 30 minutes after the second moto and will require a fee of $250. The bike will be impounded for inspection after completion of race. If the bike in question is within specification you are responsible for all parts and labor above the $250 for a trained mechanic to reassemble the bike in question.

u2022 Any protest against another rider for the classification of which they are competing must be filed before the round they are competing is underway.

 Saturday Practice: $25.00 per rider 

                            10am-2pm organized ( 4 Rounds ) 

1. Big Bikes A/B
2. Big Bikes C- Novice
3. Big Bikes D - Beginner
4. All 85cc
5. All 50cc

      Racing: $40.00 Per Class on site post registration 

      Pre Entry pricing online: $35 Per Class

                    $40.00 Pro/A entry - 100% payback 

Gate pick for NMSC will be random      

      RaceReady Transponder is required for this event ($10.00) if you have multiple helmets you can purchase multiple transponder stickers. THIS ( THESE) TRANSPONDER (S) WILL LAST THE ENTIRE SEASON. 

If you purchased on at a previous Tulie MX round or from AZTEC you do not need another.

      Please read all details carefully and visit www.tuliemotocross.com for complete event info. We recommend taking the time to read it thoroughly so you can be prepared for the weekend

If you have any questions please contact us: 

575-430-7964 call/text