If you are 4 years old or older YOU CAN HILLCLIMB! Fun, Family Friendly, and YES it is Safe. Stop by during one of our events and check it out for yourself. The official AMA rule book supersedes any information on this page.
YOU MUST BE AN AMA MEMBER TO CLIMB WITH US.
OFFICIAL AMA RULE BOOK
Riders are responsible to review and understand the rules.
Rules
PLEASE BE SURE YOUR MACHINE CC AND AGE ARE CORRECT FOR THE CLASS YOU ARE RUNNING IN! If you are caught running an oversized machine in any class you forfeit your points and results for the entire season.
BIKE/ATV/MACHINE SHARING IS NOT ALLOWED.
NUMBERS IN OUR OLD SYSTEM WILL BE KEPT AS AN ARCHIVE.
- Pets must be leashed and are not allowed in race area, race pitt area / operations area, facility buildings, grandstands or high-traffic areas.
- ONLY THE RIDER AND ONE HELPER ARE PERMITTED IN THE PITT & STAGING AREA DUE TO INSURANCE REGULATIONS
AGE/CC LIMITATION
- The minimum age for Amateur class riders is 12 on any motorcycle up to 250cc. (Page 65)
- The minimum age for Youth class riders is 4. (Page 207 – class list)
- In all events, a rider must be 14 or older to ride any motorcycles above 250cc. (Page 149)
- Adult Age: Riders age is determined as of the date of the event. (Page 43)
- Youth Age: Riders age on January 1st will determine their age for the remainder of the year. (Page 16)
- Riders must be at least 16 years old to compete in ATV classes. (Page 96)
YOUTH RIDERS 3 CLASSES ONLY!
As per the AMA rules, youth riders can enter no more than three classes. (Page 207)
ATV'S
- MUST BE 16 years old and up to participate with an ATV
- MUST HAVE Functioning front brake.
- FRONT BUMBERS must be of a tubular design with no sharp protruding edges. Mud screens are permitted as long as no sharp edges are exposed.
- MUST HAVE Rounded clutch/brake lever ends
- MUST HAVE Tether kill switch. (MAY be available at race if supplies last). There is no guarantee what we have will fit your machine so get one before the climb and test it. Without one you cannot climb.
BIKE MUST HAVE:
- Rounded clutch/brake lever ends
- Functioning front brake
- MUST HAVE Tether kill switch. (MAY be available at race if supplies last). There is no guarantee what we have will fit your machine so get one before the climb and test it. Without one you cannot climb.
- Rear fender must cover the center of the rear axel.
RIDER GEAR/RULES
- Show up on race day with your bike (ages 4 and up) Enter a class or classes up to 3
- You must have boots above the ankles, long sleeves and a helmet.
- You are NOT allowed to switch machines in the same class. You MUST make both runs with the SAME machine or be disqualified.
- All AMA rules apply.
AMA RULE SUMMARY
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YOU MUST BE AN AMA MEMBER TO RIDEAMA Rulebook – p. 148
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Sharing MachinesA machine may be ridden in more than one class, by one or more riders, granted that it is only ridden by one rider in any given class. AMA Rulebook – p. 205
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Action Cameras / Accessories NOT permitted on helmets.All helmets must be intact, and no modification may be made to their construction that alters the helmet from the condition it was tested and approved. The helmet is made to provide protection and is not a platform to attach foreign objects. For example, cameras or other accessories are NOT permitted to be attached to the rider’s helmet. AMA Rulebook – p. 28, 29
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Youth riders must have a chest protectorAMA Rulebook – p. 165
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Youth/Minor riders must have one parent or legal guardian present the entire climbAMA Rulebook – p. 150
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All riders must have eye protection (goggles or face shield)AMA Rulebook – p. 165
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All riders must have a tethered kill switchAMA Rulebook – p. 211
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All riders must wear boots (Above the ankles)AMA Rulebook – p. 165
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ATV riders must be at least 16 years oldAMA Rulebook – p. 206
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Non-youth riders may enter a maximum of four classesAMA Rulebook – p. 207
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Youth riders may enter a maximum of three classesAMA Rulebook – p. 207
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Riders who are 16 years of age or older are no longer considered youth riders (Minor Waiver REQUIRED if under 18).AMA Rulebook – p. 153
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ELECTRICElectric motorcycles must meet all associated rules / regulations to qualify. (AMA Rulebook pg. 162-164)
Electric engines are allowed in: OPEN/OPEN STOCK, VET, SENIOR, MASTER classes.
ATV: Electric engines are allowed in the ATV SENIOR and ATV OPEN classes.
YOUTH: classes, the machine will be eligible based on the OEM wheel size:
(Micro Mini) 12″ max.
(65cc) 14″ max.
(Mini Junior) 16″ rear / 19″ front.
(Mini Senior) 16″ rear / 19″ front.
YOU MUST READ AMA RULEBOOK PAGE 162-164!! THERE ARE OVER 500 WORDS EXPLAINING REQUIREMENTS AND YOUR MACHINE MUST MEET THEM TO BE ALLOWED.