streaks383
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I have a 2005 YZ-300 made by Eric Gorr, it is AMA compliant to race in the 450 class. At a recent CRA event I was told I was not allowed to race in the 450 class. I am a bit upset after spending the money to have this bike built to race in the 450 class and not being allowed to do so. Although I met the CC requirement, rule #38 states "The machine must remain in the class in which it was originally manufactured". I was upset about it but the promoters did what they thought was right and did not allow me to race in the 450 class. I spoke to Yamaha and they told me and sent an email to the CRA stating my bike was designed to compete in the 450 class.
Dear CRA,
I am sending this e-mail in response from a request from one of your participants.
In reviewing your rulebook: #38 The machine must remain in the class in which it was originally manufactured.
From 2003 to the present. A 450cc Four Stoke was designed to be raced against a 250cc 2-Strokes and that continues to be true today. Once these 4-Strokes started dominating events the market quickly shifted focus from 2-Stroke to 4-Stroke and that trend continues. However, we are one of the few Manufacturers that still produce both models and allow our customers to make the ultimate choice which one is best for them. We hope that you will review the rule and allow vehicles to participate in classes that they were originally manufactured to compete in as well as those vehicles that have been modified and or that their cc’s exceeds the classes, that it was originally manufactured. All of which will keep it fair to all your competitors
You may want to consider updating the rule to say: The machine must remain in the class in which it was originally manufactured unless the cc’s exceed the original class specifications. CRA reserves the right to place machine/rider in the appropriate class to ensure fair competition to all.
Regards,
Donnie Luce
Amateur MX/ ATV / Off-Road Coordinator
Yamaha Racing Division
6555 Katella Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
714-761-7760 Office
With this being clarified by the manufacturer in my opinion I am in compliance with rule #38 and also the CC requirement. I asked the CRA via email 1 week ago and again today what I am not in compliance with and I am yet to get a response. Up to a week ago they very extremely prompt in replying to my emails. The last one I got stated "Waiting to hear from the people I sent the info to. I cannot make the decision". I don't understand what decision needs to be made if I am in compliance with the rules.
I have been out of racing for a couple years now and I was very excited to get back into it, only to find my local sanctioning body is not allowing me to race the class I want to and that I am in compliance with. I am trying to race 450C, I was forced to race in the 250C class in which I got 7th, so it is clear I am at the right skill level, fitness level and have the right bike to compete in the 450C class.
Am I looking at this wrong, can anyone see a different point of view I am overlooking? I am not asking you guys to play devils advocate here, but if you can see a flaw in my building a 300CC 2T to race the 450 class please give your opinion for me. I understand making 250 2Ts eligible for the 250 class in order to make them more appealing and make our sport more affordable. But if that was the intent why not allow a 250 2T eligible for both classes, or at least let me race my 300 in the 450 class.
Dear CRA,
I am sending this e-mail in response from a request from one of your participants.
In reviewing your rulebook: #38 The machine must remain in the class in which it was originally manufactured.
From 2003 to the present. A 450cc Four Stoke was designed to be raced against a 250cc 2-Strokes and that continues to be true today. Once these 4-Strokes started dominating events the market quickly shifted focus from 2-Stroke to 4-Stroke and that trend continues. However, we are one of the few Manufacturers that still produce both models and allow our customers to make the ultimate choice which one is best for them. We hope that you will review the rule and allow vehicles to participate in classes that they were originally manufactured to compete in as well as those vehicles that have been modified and or that their cc’s exceeds the classes, that it was originally manufactured. All of which will keep it fair to all your competitors
You may want to consider updating the rule to say: The machine must remain in the class in which it was originally manufactured unless the cc’s exceed the original class specifications. CRA reserves the right to place machine/rider in the appropriate class to ensure fair competition to all.
Regards,
Donnie Luce
Amateur MX/ ATV / Off-Road Coordinator
Yamaha Racing Division
6555 Katella Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
714-761-7760 Office
With this being clarified by the manufacturer in my opinion I am in compliance with rule #38 and also the CC requirement. I asked the CRA via email 1 week ago and again today what I am not in compliance with and I am yet to get a response. Up to a week ago they very extremely prompt in replying to my emails. The last one I got stated "Waiting to hear from the people I sent the info to. I cannot make the decision". I don't understand what decision needs to be made if I am in compliance with the rules.
I have been out of racing for a couple years now and I was very excited to get back into it, only to find my local sanctioning body is not allowing me to race the class I want to and that I am in compliance with. I am trying to race 450C, I was forced to race in the 250C class in which I got 7th, so it is clear I am at the right skill level, fitness level and have the right bike to compete in the 450C class.
Am I looking at this wrong, can anyone see a different point of view I am overlooking? I am not asking you guys to play devils advocate here, but if you can see a flaw in my building a 300CC 2T to race the 450 class please give your opinion for me. I understand making 250 2Ts eligible for the 250 class in order to make them more appealing and make our sport more affordable. But if that was the intent why not allow a 250 2T eligible for both classes, or at least let me race my 300 in the 450 class.