2025 AXC & MXC Rulebook
1. General Rules
- All Rules apply to all Classes ATV and Dirt Bike Racers except where exceptions are noted. SxS Racers, please see OAXC tab for specific rules and restrictions. Stacyc and Strider Racers, please see Stacyc tab for specific rules and restrictions.
- NO NAKED RULE!
- Anyone under 18 MUST wear a helmet when operating or riding a machine
2. Authority & Decision Making
- SKD Events LLC Owners (Current operators of AXC and MXC Racing) shall have the final say in any and all disputes and may override Race Officials (Track Crew, Recovery, Safeties), other Administrative Positions (Admin Crew, Scoring and Registration Team, Backup Scorers), Promoters, Sponsors, Racers, Spectators or any other party involved. Safety, common sense, and the best possible outcome with minimal difficulty and with the good of the community and racing families as a priority will be used to make fair decisions after all parties involved are consulted. All decisions are final. In absence of the Owners, Decisions will be made by SKD Events Director, or responsible administrative person (crew member) of subject in question.
- Track Crew and Admin Crew have authority by SKD Events LLC Owners, to make decisions regarding their specific responsibilities. Questions regarding their decisions should be presented to the SKD Events Director.
- Event Race Officials fulfilling Track or Admin Crew Positions shall have the authority to penalize, disqualify and/or suspend any entrant, crew member, or spectators for the violation of any and all SKD Events, AXC, and MXC rules, including special rulings.
- Event Racing Officials fulfilling Track or Admin Crew Positions may issue special rulings to account for the conditions presented by the location of the race, the condition of the course, and or any other unforeseen circumstance.
- Supplementary regulations may be issued for each event as necessary to amend, suspend or modify existing rules and regulations.
- Race Officials reserve the right to refuse and/or deny any entry application, for any reason.
3. Rider Conduct & Sportsmanship
- Unsportsmanlike conduct will result in penalty and/or disqualification. Unsportsmanlike conduct by racers and/or their guests, pit crew, etc., will result in immediate penalties and/or disqualification of racers involved. Determination of unsportsmanlike conduct will be at the discretion of the promoter, officials, or SKD Event staff. Such decisions will be final and are not debatable.
- Fighting, threats, violent, or other similar conduct with or toward race personnel will result in complete disqualification for one year from the date of the infraction from the series, the loss of all points, monies, or trophies without a refund of any type.
- Deliberately ramming, blocking, or intentional contact with another racer will result in 1-minute or greater penalties or disqualification. Contact with other Racers, Safeties, or Track Crew should be avoided at all times.
- Anyone intentionally cutting the course will be penalized no less than 1 minute or disqualified! If a Racer accidentally cuts the course, it is the Racers responsibility to immediately report it to a Race Official. The lap time of the short lap will be matched to the racer’s slowest lap. Cheating will not be tolerated. Repeat offenders will be banned from all SKD Events for no less than 1 year.
4. Race Participation & Conduct
- All Racers are responsible for attending the riders’ meeting. The rider’s meeting will take place at the starting line before each race unless other changes are required.
- Racers must register to race before riding their machines anywhere. Racers must be registered before participating in practice or race.
- NO PIT RIDING! ALL machines must be kept in the lowest gear when riding in or around the pit, parking, driveways, camping areas, or any congested area. If you do not follow this rule, you will be asked to park your machine. Continued offense will result in removal from the event. Spectators and Racers are allowed to use machines as transportation; however, no excessive speed, or careless maneuvers (wheelies, donuts, hot starts, etc.). Failure to follow this rule will result in penalties, disqualification, removal from the event, or suspension from ALL SKD EVENTS, depending upon the severity of the infraction.
5. Facility Rules
- Pets must be kept under the owner’s control at all times for their and all participants’ safety. Pets must be kept on a leash and away from the racecourse. Pet owners must clean up after their pets. Pet owners are responsible for any damages caused by their pets. Failure to follow this rule will result in the pet and owner being expelled from the property and future events. Aggressive pets and their owners will be asked to leave the event immediately.
- Trash: Anything you bring to the event, you take home with you. Trash service is not provided. Leaving trash behind will result in being banned from future events.
- Generators: No restriction on types of generators allowed. Effort should be made to be courteous to neighbors. If your generator is loud, bring a longer extension cord to get it further away from camp. Please use caution and safe handling practices when fueling and operating your generators.
- Campfires: Small contained campfires are at the sole discretion of the property owners, with consideration to weather and location risks. Ensure they are allowed at a given property before one is started. If you build a campfire ring, put the materials back where they came from after. Do not cut firewood from the property without first seeking permission.
- Property: At all times the event location properties should be protected from any unnecessary damage. Damages to a property may result in being banned from future events and potential liability for repairs.
- Insurance: No insurance is provided by the SKD Events or the Property Owners on behalf of the Racers or Spectators or any of their property. Liability for self is understood; all associated responsibilities for individuals or their property is their own.
These rules ensure fair competition and safety for all participants. By entering an event, racers and attendees agree to abide by these regulations.
AXC / MXC reserves the right to make corrections and/or add omissions to this rulebook at any time.
Effective 2/6/2025