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MOTO SHEETS
When they announce “Motos are posted!” get ready for the BMX Stampede.
Once you’ve shuffled your way to the moto boards, let us explain what everthing means on the Moto Sheet: It’s the call from the announcer that everyone is waiting for, “Motos are posted!” Suddenly, everyone drops what they are doing and crowds around the moto boards to see when and who they will be racing. The moto sheets will also tell you how many riders are transferring to the main, and what gate positions you have. All of this is vital information that you’ll need to know - and we’re going to break it down for you, so you can read a moto sheet.
NAME/AGE-CLASS: In addition to your name
will be the names of all the riders you’ll be racing. Next to their names will be their age and skill level. Riders may also elect to list sponsors (if they have any) and their hometown.
MOTO NUMBER:
This is the number of the moto you’ll be number of riders who, based competing in. The on finish position, will trans- day’s race will start fer out of each qualifying with Moto #1 and round to their quarterfinals, count up. semifinals or main event.
QUALIFIERS: This is the
CLASS:
TOTAL RIDERS:
SERIAL #: This is where
your official number is listed. Brand new riders who have not yet received their membership card will be listed as NFM (New Full Members). Always make sure this number is correct - to ensure you’ll get your points.
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This is what age/class you will be competing in for the day. This is the If not enough riders are entered in your own age number of riders against whom you’ll be racing. In the case of 9 and class, you may be riders or more, there will be more competing against older or younger racers, than 1 group or moto for that or racers of a different age/class. proficiency, or both.
BIKE #:
Make sure the number on your bike matches the Rider Number on the moto sheet.
GATE/LANE ASSIGNMENT: These 3 numbers represent which lane you will start from in each of your qualifying rounds.