GUIDELINES,
CLASSES AND POINTS

New Mexico Race Collective
NMRC Supplemental Rules 2025

New Mexico Race Collective Supplemental Rules to the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) rulebook https://americanmotorcyclist.com/racing/racing-resources/racing-rulebook/ and only applicable to the NMRC 2025 Series Championship. Please refer to the AMA rulebook starting on page 64 for off road racing rules. NMRC was formed in late 2022, to keep off road desert racing alive and thriving in New Mexico. NMRC is a volunteer-run collective with an oversight board formed by having one representative from each of the participating clubs. The central focus of the NMRC is to support desert racing clubs, provide a reliable scoring system, assign race numbers, and track overall points for year end trophies and awards.

All entrants in any NMRC race must be AMA (American Motorcyclist Association) members. You can sign up on line at https://join.americanmotorcyclist.com. All individuals that attend our events are required to sign a Race Waiver for AMA insurance compliance. Any racer under the age of 18 must have a Minor Release form completed and signed by a parent or guardian. For your convenience, the AMA offers an Electronic Annual Release for both minor and adult racers to fill out in advance of their racing events .Please ensure that any of your pit crew or guests (who are not signing up to race) sign this waiver. This waiver and the AMA rulebook has several “notes” on how dangerous off roading, particularly racing can be. It is your responsibility to ensure your own safety by entering the proper class, having a mechanically sound dirtbike, following the rules and regulations, and riding/racing within your skill level.

NMRC Big Bike (AMA Amateur) Divisions and Classes – Sunday Race NMRC is for dirtbikes only!

PRO/AA
OPEN A

201-250 A

30 VET A
40 SENIOR A
50 SUPER SENIOR A

WOMEN A
PRO AM
OPEN B
201-250 B
30 VET B
40 SENIOR B
50 SUPER SENIOR B

11-30 (1-10 earned)
31-75
76-99
100-130
131-160

161-190
191-199
200-220
221-250
251-300
301-340
341-370

371-400

60 MASTERS B

WOMEN B

OPEN C
201-250 C
30 VET C
40 SENIOR C
50 SUPER SENIOR C

60 MASTERS
70 LEGENDS

SPORTSMAN

WOMEN C
SUPER MINI

BEGINNER

401-449

450-499
500-549
3550-600
601-650
651-699

700-749
750-781

782-799
800-849

850-899

900-925

926-999

50 cc 4 – 8 years old, 0-51cc two stroke, 0-51cc four stroke
65 cc 5 – 11 years old, 59-65 cc two stroke, 59-112cc four stroke
85 cc 7-15 years old, 66-85cc two stroke, 75-125cc four stroke
Women’s Beginner, 0-300 cc, no age limit, never raced, true beginner

1-25
26-50
51-75
76-99

All bikes will be labeled with the riders Assigned NMRC race number and be clearly visible on all three sides of the bike. Front number plate, right side panel, left side panel and be 3” in height. Colors should be as follows:

Pro AA – Blue Background, White Numbers

A – Red Background, White Numbers

B – Yellow Background, Black numbers

C – Black Background, White Numbers

Mini – White Background, Black Numbers

Beginner/Youth – White Background, Black Numbers

Women’s Beginner – White Background, Black Numbers

NMRC uses MotoTally scoring system which requires each racer to have a transponder strip on their helmet for scoring. Every racer must bring their helmet to sign up. If you currently have a MotoTally strip, it will work fine, if not, transponder strips will be available for purchase at sign up for $10.00.

There are Eight (8) points paying events for 2025, with ONE drop. You must complete at least (4) races to qualify for year end awards. Ties will be broken in the following manner: 1) Total number of overall wins. 2)Total number of first place wins. 3)Last head to head win.

NMRC pays points per the following on each event to accumulate year end overall standings.

Points system: NMRC will award points based on the following:

1^st

2^nd

3^rd

4^th

5^th

30 Points

25 Points

21 Points

18 Points

16 Points

6^th

7^th

8^th

9^th

10th

15 Points

14 Points

13 Points

12 Points

11 Points

11^th

12^th

13^th

14^th

15^th

10 Points

9 Points

8 Points

7 Points

6 Points

16^th

17^th

18^th

19^th

20^th

5 Points

4 Points

3 Points

2 Points

1 Point

Riders earn performance points based on their finishes at each event (transfer points). NMRC follows the AMA’s Rider Advancement Points system (page 68 of the AMA rulebook)

*Example: An NMRC racer accumulates 106 points (using column 3-9 competitors, (4) wins, (3) 2nd places finishes). To calculate the ORPV the total points earned (106) are divided by the total number of NMRC events in which points were earned (8 races, minus one drop = 7). 106 divided by 7 = ORPV of 15.14 The rider’s ORPV of 15.14 exceeds the 15-point cutoff, and they are advanced to the next classification. All C and B are subject to this ORPV system. There are exceptions to this system, mostly concerning Youth racers, please refer to the AMA Rulebook for clarification and more information.

2025 NMRC Desert Championship Race Series Schedule

Feb 15 & 16 2025

Prairie Dawgs MC, Tarantula 100, Alamogordo, NM

April 11 & 12 2025

Doomsday 100, Aden Hills OHV, Las Cruces, NM

May 3 & 4 2025

Motozobra OMG 100, Cuba, NM

June 28 & 29 2025

Red Rock Desert Race, Gallup, NM

July 19 & 20

Gladerunners Choke Cherry Glade Run, Farmington, NM

Sept 13 & 14 2025

Rattlers MC, Rattlesnake 100 Espanola, NM

Oct 18 & 19 2025

Roadrunner’s Gordy Hicks Harescrambles, Socorro, NM

Nov 2025 – TBD

Hackberry Harescrambles, Carlsbad, NM

Registration

To participate in the NMRC Championship Series you can register online in MotoTally and pay a $20 registration fee. You can also register for the series at any of the events as part of sign up. Pre-entry for NMRC events is only available to NMRC series members Entrants who do not care to join the NMRC series can register at the race site and run an assigned temporary number (pie plate). All registered racers will be eligible for year end awards and contingencies. The Series Referee will confirm your number once your registration has been received. Register at www.nmracecollective.com

Race number assignments: Each racer must have an assigned NMRC number that will be used for the entire series. Racers can have a choice of a preferred number within their class range, provided it has not been assigned. Typically, a racer will request a number at the start of the year and have it confirmed before pre-entry for the first race. Racers can run the same number for consecutive years, provided they register for the series before the first scheduled race. The Pro/AA class can run earned numbers, from 1-10 depending on their overall standings.

NMRC

NMRC was formed to keep off road desert racing alive and well in NM. Our vision is to focus on the foundation of other successful nonprofit racing organizations, the desert clubs and promoters. Desert racing clubs are an effective way to grow and strengthen our community. To that end, the NMRC is going to pay generous work points (30 points) for racers that work one of the NMRC events. Joining (or just volunteering for) a club that promotes an event is something that every racer can do, and rather than forcing anyone, we will amply reward those who choose to do their part.

Each of the NMRC promoting clubs are open to membership and volunteers and will be paying work points in exchange for any series member who volunteers for their event. Terms of work in exchange for work points will be worked out directly with the promoting club or promoter.

To volunteer, please contact these club representatives directly!
Prairie Dawgs Alamogordo NM Tarantula 100 Contact Chris Vann at prairiedawgsmc@gmail.com Doomsday Racing Las Cruces Hare Scrambles Contact Cesar Garcia at doomsdayorri@proton.me Motozobra MC Cuba NM Hare Scrambles Contact Greg Sceiford at motozobramc@gmail.com Gladerunners MC Glade Run Farmington NM Contact Avery Hightower at gladerunnersmc@gmail.com NM Rattlers MC Rattlesnake 100 HS Espanola Contact Joe Chacon at swsecuritysolutions@msn.com Red Rock/Gallup Hare Scrambles Contact Ben Harvey at desertracer489@gmail.com
Gordy Hicks Hare Scrambles Socorro NM Contact Paul Scroggie at yz4paul@yahoo.com
Hackberry Hare Scrambles, Carlsbad NM Contact Darcee Carlile at Darceecarlile@gmail.com

Pre-entry of our events is strongly encouraged!! There will be a post entry charge up to a maximum of $25 to encourage racers to utilize the pre-entry. Post entries cost will be determined by the promoting club and posted on their flyers. PLEASE PRE ENTER WHENEVER POSSIBLE. Thank you!

The details and schedule of the events and races will be at the discretion of the promoting club.

Speed in the pits and around the camping areas is 5 mph. All children under 18 MUST be wearing a helmet at all times on any motorized vehicle.

Race Etiquette:

• Riders Meetings: All events will have a mandatory safety riders meeting the morning before the race. You must attend to ensure the safety of the event and possible hazards.

• The NMRC, AMA or clubs DONOT provide any type of medical insurance coverage. It is highly recommended, and the sole responsibility of each participant to provide their own health insurance.

• Tech inspection is required to ensure that all entrants have the proper number and background per NMRC, an entry sticker on front fender, and a spark arrestor (if applicable) and a bike capable of traversing the course safely. Please remember to turn off your headlight while racing.

• It is suggested that you arrive on the start line 15 minutes before your scheduled start.

• All spectators and pit crew are not allowed on the course at any time. No pets or small children in pit row. No passing in pit row or in the scoring chute at any time. Pit speed is 5 mph, no exceptions. All pits must be done in the designated pit area only. Gas must be kept in proper containers. Penalties will be assessed on any racers that speed through the pits.

• Race etiquette dictates that if another racer is coming up on you from behind, allow room for them to pass as soon as it is safe to do so.

• Un-sportsman like conduct is not acceptable. Yelling at or abusing any race official, sign up volunteer, or crew by any racer or associated pit crew will result in an immediate disqualification.

• If you decide or are forced to quit a race, please come to sign up to let the club know you are safely in.

• The scoring area/finish line are off limits for spectator viewing, pit area. Do not approach or ask any questions of those officials working in the scoring area. Helmets that are not on active racers cannot be in any diameter of 100’ of the scoring/finish line. Racers must obey flagman and pit crew in all areas.

• Racers must remain on the marked course at all times. The marked course is considered within 15 feet of race ribbons, stakes, haybales or any other course markings.

• The race officially ends for all racers at the completion of the final designated lap of the overall leader. All racers are scored provided they transverse at least one lap of the course and come through the finish check.

• Results of the race will be available the same day, usually within an hour after the last finisher. The results will be posted onsite, then on MotoTally within 2 days of the race. Once the results are posted on MotoTally, there will be a 10 day protest period.

• IMPORTANT CHANGE FOR 2025 -New for 2025 is that trophies will NOT be awarded on the race day. The clubs award the trophies at the next scheduled NMRC race. Trophies be made available to the racers within 30 days of their event, and accommodation should be made to mail trophies to the participants who request mailing. Trophies will be awarded at the next scheduled race in the series. Racers can contact the club directly to claim any trophy after the event if they were unable to collect it at a future event. This decision by the NMRC board was to give the clubs the opportunity to only buy the actual number of trophies needed, to personalize their awards for the winners, and have a nicer awards ceremony to acknowledge their club workers, sponsors and racers.

• Any protests of final race results must be made to the club within 10 days of the results being posted on MotoTally.

• Pack it in, pack it out!! Please ensure that your camping and pit area are thoroughly clean before you leave. Strong consequences will be imposed on any club/individuals who leave their trash out at our race sites!