Flat Track:

Flat Track Motorcycle racing is not just a sport it has been our passion for many years.  Seeing a rider at full tilt boogie speed come flying into a corner and then just grab more throttle so the bike gets into a huge powerslide makes our blood boil.

Speed, handle bar to handlebar, steel shoe on their left foot it is man versus man but also man versus machine as they try to hold their line while at the edge of traction.  It just doesn’t get better than that!

Flat Track Motorcycle racing rules have been almost the same for many years. Basically the bikes have no front brake, smoother tires that are not quite a knobby and not a street tire, are basically designed to not take huge Motocross type jumps.

AMA sanctions some of our events and we are proud to be involved with such a class organization.  For questions about AMA PRO RULES contact www.amaproracing.com or www.1800flattrack.com for their National schedule. When AMA sanctioned we follow their rules and procedure to the intent of the rule.

Some of our events are run with Monster Trucks and are not AMA sanctioned. AMA safety rules for bikes and riders are enforced.  We usually run several classes including races for older bikes – Vintage is what they are called.

Vintage racing has come along way with participation from the AHRMA and VDTRA.  We try to follow a medium between the two of those organizations. Some of our events are sanctioned by the AHRMA and VDTRA if and when that happens riders that want to compete in those Vintage classes must join that association.  You can find more at www.vdtra.com.

Trophies will be awarded to the top 5 places in all amateur classes.

The race format is a process of elimination that will consist of heat races, last chance qualifiers to determine who will compete in the main events.  Most tracks indoors are limited to no more than 14 riders in the Main Event per class.

AMA memberships are not needed when we run Non Sanctioned races.

An AMA membership is required to compete in and AMA Sanctioned event. Memberships are for one calendar year and have many benefits.  Go to www.ama-cycle.org for more information.  AMA memberships are available at event registration, $39 year membership or call 1 (800) AMA-JOIN and you can join with a MasterCard or Visa.

You are either a Pro or Amateur rider.  Amateur riders may ask to move up.  No one under 16 years old may race in the Pro class at either AMA sanctioned or non sanctioned races.

A rider's age as of November 1 will determine his/her age, but a rider may move up to the next higher class if he/she will be eligible to do so at any time during the year.  Example: a rider races amateur on Friday night and has a birthday on Saturday that rider may run Pro if they wish.  If you have a question about age classes please refer to the AMA rulebook.

At registration the rider and pit person must bring a legal drivers license or valid photo ID.  If the rider or person either wanting to race or get a pit pass is less than 18 years old, then a parent or legal guardian must sign release forms and remain present with minor all day.  The parent, legal guardian or authorized adult must present a drivers license or valid photo ID.  A pit pass (usually an armband that is issued daily) allows you access to the pits as well as the grandstands. (a special seating area will be blocked off in the grandstand for riders and pit people - some seats are also available for family but they must buy a ticket at the box office and ask for competitor seating).

Pit Area room is tight.  Some are larger than others but each rider is limited to one pit person for each bike.  Sometimes we can allow you to camp outside with your motor homes and trailers in the parking lot.  There is usually room for a small tool box and that is about all besides your bikes or 4 wheeler.  The basic pit area rules are simple: No fuel Jugs indoors, No smoking, No foul language, No starting bikes in the pit area, no riding your bikes in the pit area, just be kind to your other competitors and be safe.

Excessive smoke from your racer might get you disqualified.  Please take the time to tune your bike and get it running good before you bring it to the Arena. Also smokeless oil is recommended.  Most 2 cycle oil companies make it.  Use of smokeless oil will help greatly.

Number plates must have contrasting numbers (Example: no blue numbers on black backgrounds).  Number plates with professional numbers are recommended and also your rider’s jersey or chest protector should have the same number on it that is on the racer.

Indoor flat tracks are going to be tighter than most any outdoor tracks you have raced on.  Most indoor tracks are only 25 feet wide except at the start or the first corner.  Our track builders have been doing this for many years and our goal is to give you a track that is safe with places to pass.  Remember these tracks are usually in the confines of a hockey rink or when we are lucky an indoor rodeo grounds.

Thanks for stopping by and we hope to see you at a race!

For more information contact the CFP office Phone Ed Beckley 940-683-4742 Monday thru Friday from 9am to 5pm central time or email: ed@checkeredflagproductions.com.