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PsychoMike
Mon Apr 13th, 2009, 11:26 AM
what is the differnce between
· Novice (GTO/GTU)
· Amateur (GTO/GTU)

can a first time racer race in amateur or just novice?

and what else can a first time racer race in?
UglyDogRacing
Mon Apr 13th, 2009, 11:39 AM
what is the differnce between
· Novice (GTO/GTU)
· Amateur (GTO/GTU)

can a first time racer race in amateur or just novice?

and what else can a first time racer race in?

A Novice racer can run both Novice and Amateur classes. An Expert racer that has not previously finished top 5 in the Amateur classes as an Expert, nor runs Race of the Rockies, nor holds an AMA pro license can run the Amateur classes.
Spiderman
Mon Apr 13th, 2009, 11:40 AM
GTU basically means 600cc inline-four's & under
GTO means unlimited cc's

Novice GTU/GTO can only be raced by novice racers
Amateur GTU/GTO is a mix of novice and expert racers.

Yes, a first-time (novice) racer may race in amateur.

That's pretty much it, with certain exceptions depending on your bike (not sure cuz I don't have any first-hand experience in this area, but I think Modern-Vintage might be a valid example). In cases like that, I think you may also need special permission from the New Rider Director, Mark Schellinger.
PsychoMike
Mon Apr 13th, 2009, 11:44 AM
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Zach929rr
Mon Apr 13th, 2009, 11:50 AM
http://www.utahsba.com/racing/class/novice.php

Obviously not MRA/AMA, but follows pretty much the same classing.
Spiderman
Mon Apr 13th, 2009, 12:02 PM
You can also check out the glossary I put together for the 4 Horsemen Racing website for slightly more detailed explanations: http://4horsemenracing.net/glossary.html
PsychoMike
Mon Apr 13th, 2009, 12:14 PM
woo!! more essays sources like thos please lol
Spiderman
Mon Apr 13th, 2009, 01:07 PM
and what else can a first time racer race in?

That's pretty much it...
Oops, I forgot - a novice is also eligible for Sportsman and Endurance classes.
Zach929rr
Mon Apr 13th, 2009, 01:26 PM
woo!! more essays sources like thos please lol

http://justfuckinggoogleit.com/
GNGSXR
Mon Apr 13th, 2009, 10:52 PM
the MRA rulebook should become your best friend if you plan on racing.

http://www.mra-racing.org/index.cfm?action=rulebook
Aracheon
Tue Apr 14th, 2009, 12:18 AM
the MRA rulebook should become your best friend if you plan on racing.

http://www.mra-racing.org/index.cfm?action=rulebook


That book was my best friend last year.