Rules Of Competition
SEMA MX
South Eastern Motocross Association
-Where The Family Makes The Team-
The 2025 racing season starts off the third year of the South Eastern moto-cross association, a North Carolina non-profit corporation.
Approximately 150 riders were members during this past year and the association is hopeful that its contribution to the sport of youth moto-cross will provide faster and understanding, not only with riders and their parents but also will be a contributing factor to the overall community life and environment.
The Board of Directors of the Association is available at any time to discuss with either the riders, their parents, or the community-at-large, its feelings and concepts that we hope will contribute substantially to communal understanding and sportsmanlike conduct.
“Motorcycle” - A two wheeled motor-powered vehicle with a minimum wheelbase of not less than 30” measured at the center of the axle, on a line parallel to the ground, having a standard wheel size not to exceed 23”
“Rider classification”- Expert, Support of Novice.
All riders in SEMA sanctioned events are required to be members of the Association. Only these members are eligible to compete. Membership in SEMA is for fiscal January 1 to December 31.
If a member's birthday falls after January 1st of the racing year he/she may finish the season in his/her present class.
Classes with regards to age are broken down to include the word “through” (Through meaning the age is outlined in the class providing the birthday falls in accordance with the above.)
Proof of age must be available during sign-up at any sanctioned activity upon request of the Referee (SEMA card acceptable). SEMA officials and promoters are authorized to pick up the membership cards of the completion of the event.
Parents, legal guardians or authorized adults must be present at sign-up and remain present at all times during participation of SEMA members in any sanctioned event.
An authorized adult must sign below riders signature on the Association sign-up form to authorize the minor to compete.
In addition, a notarized authorization signed by the rider's parent or legal guardian must be affixed to the members annual registration form when joining the Association.
No distinction of events or activities shall be made upon the bases of race, color, creed, sex, or national origin. All particles in activities shall compete under the same rules and in the appropriate classes as determined in this supplement.
All race personnel, officials, riders, mechanics, and photographers shall not be under the influence of any intoxicant or drugs of any nature which could affect their mental or physical ability. Any such use not only affects the safety of competition, but is deeded inconsistent with the concept of good sportsmanship, and therefore an unfair practice detrimental to the sport of motorcycling.
The rider should be of sufficient size to be able to maintain safe and proper stability and control of the machine at all times. This includes stopping, starting at a standstill, mounting or dismounting a machine, or other such times as it may be necessary to put one or both feet on the ground.
The Referee and the SEMA officer or director shall have the authority to change a member's class because of his rider's ability, however, the Referee must request this change in writing to the Association who shall have the final discretion.
Immediate interpretation of the rules will be made by the Referee of the meet.
* NEVER RIDE WITHOUT A HELMET.
* NEVER RIDE WITHOUT BOOTS.
* ALWAYS RECOGNIZE ANOTHER PERSON'S PROPERTY.
* WE ARE THE GUEST OF THE TRACK-PICK UP TRASH.
* SPORTSMANSHIP CONDUCT IS REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES.
*KEEP EQUIPMENT CLEAN.
* YOU MUST RACE WITH M.A.M.A NUMBERS & COLORS.
The motorcycle starting for the rider's first moto shall be the qualified machine for that day's motos in that class unless the Referee states otherwise.
When the rider's name is called, he must be ready. Two minutes will be allowed after the call of the starter to make minor repairs.
When an event is stopped before completion, motorcycles must return and remain at the starting gate/line.
A rider whose machine is disabled before he reaches the finish line may, by his own unaided muscular energy, push or carry his machine (in the direction of the track) across the finish line to receive the checkered flag, and under such conditions will be considered as having completed the event, provided he has completed 50% of the laps completed be the winner of the event. The rider may be subject to disqualification for the infraction of this rule.
If the rider stops during this course of the race, he must restart and enter the track where he left the track.
If the Referee stops an event after laps equal to at least 60% of the total distance to be run, the race is considered completed and shall be scored according to their position in the lap in which they were red-flagged. If the race is stopped at any point short of the lap equal to 60% of the distance of the race it will not be considered completed and will be restarted.
In order to receive points, a rider must complete 50% of the laps completed by the winner of the event and also take the checkered flag.
Failure to enter the race track pits by the designated entrance and exit lanes will result in the riders disqualifications. This rule will be strictly enforced.
Forty riders shall be the maximum number allowed to start in any moto; provided there shall be at least one meter (3.2 feet) for each junior-cycle, mini-cycle or motorcycle.
CLASS
Combined classes will be scored and trophies separately and may at the sole discretion of the Referee be staggered.
Class breakdown will be determined on race day by SEMA officials.
To advance from a novice rider to a support rider, a member must accumulate 250 points.
To advance from a support rider to an expert rider, a member must accumulate 300 points.
Novice and support rider advancement points will be carried from one year to the next for advancement toward a higher class.
Place number points will accumulate during the season.
No rider may ride the beginner class for more than 2 years or if you have finished in the top 5 in the beginner class. This rule will be strictly enforced by the referee.
No rider may ride the C class at any age or bike size that has qualified to go to Loretta Lynes. This rule will be strictly enforced by the referee.
50% of advancement points must be earned in the top half of the class before advancing to the next higher classification.
Riders wanting to compete on a mini-cycle or motorcycle of a large wheel size may drop back one rider classification.
*** All times are subject to change due to weather ***
Green-Start of race; Race is go.
White-One lap to go to finish.
Yellow-Danger on track; does not mean hold position. No jumping on the yellow flag to gain position.
Red-Stopping of race; report to the starting line at once.
Black- Disqualification of individual rider; stop; report to Referee at once.
Light Blue-Move over; another rider is trying to pass.
White with Red Cross-Ambulance flag; indicates that an ambulance is on the track. NO JUMPING.
Black and White Checkered-Finish; End of race.
(Engines)
-Junior cycles and mini-cycles: There shall be only one engine. Maximum displacement is the class cc limit with no allowances for overbore about the limit. If the upper limit is exceeded, the rider must compete in the next higher class.
-Motorcycles (0-105 and 0-125): There shall be only one engine. Maximum displacement is the class cc limit with stock manufactured bore size plus .080”.
(Brakes)
-All brakes must be of the internal expanding drum type or disc brake and each junior-cycle, mini-cycle or motorcycle entered in association activity must be equipped with a front and rear brake.
(Kill Switch)
-A kill button or switch must be mounted on the handle bar (SEMA recommends the left side) and must be operative.
(Frame)
-The frame must be manufactured in a safe and workmanlike manner and any modifications to the frame must be done in a safe and workmanlike manner representing a bonafide mini-cycle, junior-cycle or motorcycle frame.
-All footrest should be of the standard open cleated (non-slip) type and must fold backward at 45 degrees. The length of the footrest from the pivot point to the frame, engine, or transmission proper for each respective pedal is not to exceed 4” and must not be lower than that crankcase or frame, whichever is the lowest.
(Tires)
-No type of studs, spikes, or chains are permitted in any area of SEMA activities.
-Regrooving or cutting of the tread pattern used in moto-cross is permitted if done in a safe workmanlike manner.
(Number Plates)
-Riders participating in sanctioned events must have numbers on a plate on the front of the machine, and on the 2 sides of the plates Colors must be contrasting colors on the bike (Make it easy for scorers to see).
-It is the duty of the rider to enter the class in which it is legal for him/her to ride. Entry into the class does not necessarily make a rider legal for that class. One can be protested by another entrant or his representative for riding in the wrong class. Responsibility of meeting specifications rest with the individual entrant.
-Suitability for competition- The basic design of the bike must be suitable for high performance with safety. The option of the Referee shall be final.
-Tires shall be in good condition with no apparent flows.
-Brakes must be in good condition, in proper adjustment and in working condition. The brake must be capable of locking the rear wheel.
-Throttle must have a self-returning spring which will close the throttle when released.
-Front suspension and steering shall be of suitable design, in proper order and properly adjusted for maximum safety.
-Collapsible pegs are mandatory. It is recommended that pegs collapse at a 45 degree rearward angle.
-The Referee shall have the power to disqualify any mini-cycle or motorcycle that does not conform to the rules and may inspect any part of a mini-cycle or motorcycle entered in competition at any Association sanction meet.
-The Referee and a Referee designated person is empowered to measure motors of all place winners (not an individual motor unless protested) in any meet held under association sanction. Any rider refusing to allow his motor to be measured or to prepare his motor for measurement automatically disqualifies himself in any event at a meet in which he has competed if the bike is protested in the first moto the bike will be impounded and the rider will come retrieve the bike from the referee to start his second moto then directly after the second moto the bike will be impounded and inspected.
(Competition Apparel)
-A helmet must be worn in all Association activities. All helmets must be of proper size to fit with a functioning chin strap of proper length, and helmet coverage must extend below the ears.
-Mouth or face guards (Snaps or screw-on type) are recommended with full coverage type helmets. Shatterproof goggles must be worn in all Association meets, including practice.
- The following apparel must be worn in all Association Activities. Motocross pants or blue jeans, any long sleeve shirts, recommended shoulder, knee, and elbow pads.
-Boots: All footwear must be of height reaching above the ankle. Boots may be laced, multi-buckled, zippered and constructed for leg and foot protection. The heel shall not be more than ¾” in height, at the highest point, from the sole of the boot, measured at a point at the front of the heel, nearest the toe.
-Shirts, Jackets, and Pants: Shirts and Jackets must be long sleeves. Pants must be full-length and of sufficient weight material to afford a reasonable degree of protection.
-Gloves: Gloves are required at all events.
-No lights, License plates, brackets, kickstands, mirrors, glass, or any equipment constituting a hazard to the rider or other competitors will be allowed on mini-cycles, junior cycles, or motorcycles.
-The Referee of all meets shall be a member-in-good-standing of the Association. The Referee shall be the principal officer of any meet and shall sit as general supervisor of all affairs, but shall not attempt to carry out the duties of any other officials of the meet.
Starter
Including the corner flag.
(Track Committee)