Proficiency and Division Class Labels and Advancement Method
Open:
5 & under to 60 & over in 7-year steps. Age classifications only. ||
| Class | Proficiency and/or age division | |
|---|---|---|
| Girls 20 inch: | 5 & Under girls to 16 & over girl in 1-year steps locally. At nationals 17–27 and 28 & Over classes can be added. Girls only have novice and expert classes. Novice girls are included with novice boys. Expert girls are considered intermediate in the motomaker, but get expert points. | |
| Amateur Cruiser: | 9 & Under to 16 in one-year steps; then 17–20, 21–25, 26–30, 31–35, 36–40, 41–45, 46–51 & over locally. 56 & over can be added at Nationals. Age classifications only | |
| Girls cruiser: | 10 & under, to 41 & Over. Age classifications at local level, to 46 & over at National level. | |
| Professional Classes: | Pro Cruiser (Men only), Veteran Pro, Women's Pro, "A"Pro, "AA" Pro, Pro Open. | |
| Qualifying system: | Direct transfer system Nationally. Local races have the discretion to use Cumulative System if desired. | |
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