Sarpy County Fair ATV Rodeo Rules

ENTRIES:

You may enter as many machines in as many classes as you want.

RESTRICTIONS:

1. D.O.T. approved helmet and eye protection required.

2. Over the ankle leather boots, shirt (no tank tops), and full length pants are required.

3. Speed limit is 5 mph when not participating in an individual event.

4. No alcohol or drugs of any kind are allowed in the pit area.

5. Helmets must be worn at all times when riding ATV.

6. No one under the age of 12 will be allowed to compete.

7. Any person who appears to be chemically impaired will not be allowed to compete.

8. Non-conformance to the principals of this event will result in immediate disqualification; subsequent expulsion and all fees will be forfeited.

9. Riding is allowed ONLY between pits and event.

10. Speed in any return lane or during non-event operation of your machine must be kept low. NO stunt riding (i.e. wheelies) will be allowed. Riders can and WILL be disqualified

for inappropriate riding.

11. THERE WILL BE ABSOLUTELY NO PIT RIDING! IF CAUGHT YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED WITHOUT WARNING AND ASKED TO LEAVE THE EVENT WITHOUT REFUND.

12. No Alcohol is allowed on the Fairgrounds.

JUDGING:

1. A panel of judges will review all scenarios not covered by the listed rules.

2. All decisions made by the panel of judges are final.

RIDERS CONDUCT:

1. All riders shall conduct themselves in a respectful manner.

2. All riders will be in control of their machine(s) during operation. If a participant is deemed reckless or lacking control, they will be disqualified.

COURSE RULES:

1. We reserve the right to rework the course at any time during the event.

2. Stock and modified machines allowed.

3. Any tire size will be allowed, chains or spikes will not.

4. Helmet & goggles must be strapped on before pulling up to the line.

5. Operator must stay on machine during the run, dismounting from the machine terminates

the run.

6. Any machine with a 2wd/4wd switch must stay in one position during the entire run.

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7. Once forward progress stops, rider has 5 seconds to resume moving or run is over.

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ATV RODEO RULES (CONT’D)

8. No burnouts will be allowed in the staging areas or between the staging area and the

starting line.

9. Speeds in the return lane will be kept low. NO stunt riding (i.e. wheelies) will be allowed in the return lane. Riders can and WILL be disqualified for inappropriate riding in the

return lane.

10. After completing a race, riders will immediately head to the pit area.

11. All riders wishing to compete MUST attend the Rider's meeting before the races can begin.

12. Once a rider enters the staging lanes, there will be no exiting.

13. Class jumping will be allowed as long as you are undersized for the class.

14. Flagman controls the run.

15. Green light on to start run.

16. Red light on to stop run.

17. Timer starts and stops with the lights.

18. Rider is responsible for starting and stopping lights.

19. Rider must obey the timing official.

20. In case of a breakdown, each rider is responsible for hooking the towrope to his/her own machine; any and all damages incurred when being pulled are the sole responsibility of the rider.

21. Knocking over a barrel or cone, or any course infraction, will result in a 15 second penalty for each violation, as determined by the judges.

22. Exceeding the course limits, including the braking or stop line, will result in a 1 minute penalty for each violation.

RIDE SAFE ● HAVE FUN ● GOOD LUCK