f). Dismounting
g). Passing through the entrance or exit gates with the front axle more than once in each section.
h). Riders may not cross their own tracks with both wheels (i.e. riding in a circle) except where specifically permitted by the trials-master.
i). Failure to ride a section. The rider must have the scorecard marked for sections not ridden.
j).The rider or minder changes the condition of a section or the rider receives outside assistance.
k).The engine stops while footing or while any other part of the machine, except for the tires, is used for support, without forward motion (If the motorcycle is moving forward while footing with a dead engine, it is NOT a Failure).
l).The handlebar is used for support and the motorcycle is beyond 45 degrees from vertical.
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are awarded. (Note: If a rider has missed more than 10% of the sections in an event, (i.e.-failed to have more than 90% of the sections punched for the day) that rider will be considered a ‘DNF’ for that day.)
5. SCORING UPDATES
- 8.0 Scoring, subsection 3 Penalty Points will follow NATC guidelines as determined annually at the year end NATC Meeting (www.natctrials.org) for what constitutes a “clean, dab or failure.” A vote by the Executive Board can override the annual adoption of NATC scoring guidelines. MISSING A SECTION - ten points. If a rider fails to have a score marked for a section, ten points
6. SCORING NOTES
, or is restarted while balanced without dabbing is permitted. movement, one point is given for each dab up to three. Vintage scoring is the same as above.
11. A rider’s final score for an event shall be the sum total of all the individual scores incurred from all sections.
12. Tie scores shall be broken using the following steps one at a time:
a). Step 1
b). Step 2
c). Step 3
d). Step 4
e). Step 5
f). Or as mutually agreed to by the involved competitors/trials marshal after step 2, i.e. a ride off.
- Most cleans wins - Most (1) scores wins - Most (2) scores wins - Most (3) scores wins - Best score in a section wins, starting with the first ride through section one.
1. A bike with a dead engine that coasts out of the section, without dismounting
2. A rider may balance, without dabbing on the skidpan, foot pegs, or tires for as long as necessary provided the event is not delayed.
3. A rider may move his bike in any direction in the section except backward. If the rider dabs during this
4. A rider may stop while footing and the penalty will be the number of dabs, up to three. The stop may not be long enough to “delay the trial” and the duration is at the discretion of the observer. If the observer decides that the trial is being delayed, the rider is to be advised as such. If the rider does not then begin movement, a failure may be awarded.
5. Any protesting of scores that cannot be mutually agreed upon by observer and rider must be taken up with the trials-master only. If there is a dispute over the score or line, the rider shall receive the greatest of the disputed score until such dispute is settled by the trials-master. No rider may protest another rider’s score.
6. A rider may choose not to ride a section and receive a five but must have their scorecard marked.
7. Failure to have a section marked on a scorecard will result in a penalty of 10 points for that section.
8. Other course specific rules are given at the riders meeting.
9. Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated. Any abusive language or conduct directed toward an observer, spectator or course marshal could result in a 25 to 100 point penalty or disqualification. The 25 point penalty can be assessed by the observer, however if the observer feels the 100 point or disqualification penalty is necessary it must be in writing and submitted to the course marshal.
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