COMPETITION RULEBOOK

 TELLICO OVERLANDERS ADVENTURE DESTINATION / GS GIANTS
TRACK RULES
 

                It is the our intent to provide you the rider Space, Knowledge, Mentorship, Judgement and most importantly Safety when participating in events which include riding motorcycles.  It is impossible to cover every aspect of an event within a few pages of this document.  We want to ensure fair and equitable expectations while promoting safe, fun and challenging events.  We encourage everyone to participate in our events and encourage more experienced riders to mentor others.

                Track preparation is normally started weeks prior to an event.  Volunteers and the site owner donate their own time to provide you with a challenging course to ride.

                The following rules are to be used as a guide for track set-up, track difficulty, judging/scoring and award presentation:

BASIC TRACK LAYOUT & RULES

                Course layout is not standardized but past events have proven multifaceted tracks with different skill levels are challenging and suited for every riders skill level. Examples of different types of layouts are as follows:

                                1. Slow Race
                                2. Barrel Races
                                3. Hill Climb
                                4. Trails Course
                                5. GS GIANTS Track

                Riders will be required to sign a release of liability form prior to starting an event and must have an event wristband or other proof or registration.  Any rider who does not sign the waiver or is not properly registered for event will be asked to leave the premises.

                Each rider competing  shall wear the following protective gear while competing or riding on any part of a track / event. 

  1. DOT approved helmet
  2. Eye protection.
  3. Boots (over the ankle)
  4. Gloves
  5. Long pants
  6. Shirt (long sleeve recommended)

 

Judging / Scoring is conducted by volunteers.  Abuse of volunteers will not be tolerated and can be grounds for disqualification and removal from the event.  When possible no one individual will judge / score an entire event.  Multiple judges are placed around the course and are responsible for scoring their section while avoiding interfering with the riders.  Multiple sections allow flow of contestants to move efficiently thus providing riders with the opportunity to run the course with minimal delays and keeps the audience’s attention.

GS GIANTS TRACK RULES

Scoring is different for every event and will be explained by the Chief Judge at the riders meeting and may be published prior to the event, however the following basic rules are applied.

  1. Track is defined as the area in which the rider will follow a predesignated route to successfully complete the event.
  2. Sections are grouped challenges which follow in close proximity to each other.
  3. Multiple events may be scored by the same judge.

SLOW RACE:

  1. The track is set up on level ground using 4 lanes, 6’ wide and 40’ long.
  2. No displacement category, trials bikes are excluded
  3. Riders may sit or stand
  4. Judge will be in plain view of the contestants at the end of the course.
  5. Once started, the following are cause for disqualification
  6. Going outside your lane
  7. Dabbing one or both feet
  8. Touching another rider or motorcycle
  9. Winners will be paired with other winners to reduce the field to one individual
  10. Grudge matches may be offered at the completion of the competition but will not affect the main event.

BARREL RACE

  1. The track is set up using plastic 55 gallon drums or similar size obstacles.
  2. The barrels are placed approximately 40’ apart
  3. A starting line is designated ½ way between the barrels, which is obvious to riders. Riders are placed opposite of each other in opposite directions on either side of the judge.
  4. Course direction is counterclockwise.
  5. The judge will stand at the start line and ensure each of the riders is aware of the rules. At that time, the judge will count down from 3.  A start whistle or other similar aural stimulator will be used to start the race.
  6. Contestants will proceed around the course for 3 laps. At the end of the 3 laps the judge will determine who advanced the most compared to the other rider.  In the event a rider overtakes or appears to be overtaking his competitor the judge will end the event.  The same aural stimulator will be used to end the event.
  7. Winning contestants will be then paired with other winners to reduce the field down to one individual.
  8. Grudge matches may be offered at the completion of the competition but will not affect the main event.

Hill Climb, Trials and the GS Giants Track

  1. All events are “challenge by choice.” It is the rider’s choice to attempt an obstacle or not.  Choosing to bypass a section shall not be grounds for disqualification.
  2.  Riders must attend the riders meeting and pre-ride track walk.  Riders who miss the meeting and track walk will not be allowed to compete.
  3.  All tracks, courses, and obstacles are off limits and shall not be used prior to the start of competition. Violators will be disqualified from competing.
  4.  Each section is given a ten (10) point value
  5.  Point deductions are given for but not limited to the following infractions.
     a.    Dabs                                      -1
    b.    Stalls                                      -5 (unless restarted without a dab)
    c.     Drops                                    -5
    d.    Out of Bounds                    -10
  6. Each course is different and last-minute adjustments are authorized by the judge to ensure safe, fair and equitable scoring. Scoring changes will be announced prior to the first contestant riding the course unless safety is involved.
  7. When an overall prize is to be awarded scoring is different based on the size of the motorcycle ridden. Due to the difficulty of maneuvering larger motorcycles, larger motorcycles are given a score multiplier.  For the purposed of this document, trials bikes are not considered.  Motorcycle size and scoring multipliers are as follows:
    a.    Small                       up to 600cc                         x1
    b.   Medium                   up 601 to 900cc               x1.33
    c.     Large                      901cc and above               x1.66
  8. For our younger riders, we may offer those under the age of 18 the opportunity to compete in their own class. Some events last longer than one day, if an individual has a birthday after the start of the event, he/she is still considered to be under the age of 18.
  9. Each contestant is given a number. This number must always be plainly visible while competing.
  10. All judges score sheets will be gathered by the chief judge and scores will be tallied. Events normally have multiple sections, and the chief judge compiles the data and ensures each rider’s run is tallied appropriately according to bike size.  Following a competition time shall be allowed for the judges to compile the date and determine a winner.
  11. Prizes shall be awarded to the winner of each class. Classes with more than 10 riders should have prizes for second and third place. Event coordinators are encouraged to have more awards including some fun prizes for best recovery, best dressed, etc.