ENDURO FAQ's
How do I enter an event?
Do I need to join AMA & D36 prior to sending in my entry form?
Are 1-day cards available for AMA and D36?
I have never raced what is A, B or C?
I am not a Novice/Beginner rider what classification should I sign up as?
On the entry form I see that I have to select a class, what is this for?
Can I enter in multiple classes?
Can I change classes after the event?
What equipment is required on my bike?
What number do I put on my bike to race, and are they required on all 3 plates?
Why do 3 to 5 people have the same number with a different letter?
What is key time?
What is N.C.C.E.S.?
What is the B/C series?
Are B/C series points the same as advancement?
How are advancement points figured for enduros?
When is a rider advanced?
What is a possible?
What do the different checks flags mean?
What is a "Jart" chart?
I have seen riders with jart charts that they have marked up with different colors, why?
How do I know if I can maintain the speed average?
Do I need a computer to run and enduro and be competitive?
Where do I find information on rules and timekeeping?
How do I enter an event?
Entry forms are generally available on the website. Click Enduro or Youth Enduro. From there
you will see a link to the schedule for that series. Once there, on the far right of the schedule will be "information" link (if the "information" is not displayed we have not received the information from the club). Click on it and will take you to the flyer/entry form and other event information. Entry forms are also available at the event and riders can enter there.
Do I need to join AMA & D36 prior to sending in my entry form?
NO, You can sign-up for both at the event. If you choose to sign-up for either on-line, allow at least 6 weeks to receive the cards in the mail, if you do not have these to verify that you have joined you will need to purchase at the event.
Are 1-day cards available for AMA and D36?
The AMA does not have a 1-day card,
D36 does have 1-day cards available at the events, Championship points paying events are $10 and Special events are $5.
I have never raced what is A, B or C?
This identifies the rider's "Race" classification.
A is expert
B is intermediate
C is Novice/Beginner
I am not a Novice/Beginner rider what classification should I sign up as?
The classification identifies your placement for "racing" so that you are competing against other riders with the same racing experience; not you're riding ability. Most riders should start in the C class; this gives the rider some time to become familiar with timekeeping and how an enduro is raced.
On the entry form I see that I have to select a class, what is this for?
Classes place rider's in-groups so that you are competing against riders with similar size bikes or similar ages. At the events riders are competing for 2 different awards class trophies and the Overall win in the classification i.e. A B or C.
Can I enter in multiple classes?
No, a rider must select 1 class; if multiples are selected and the sign-up crew at the event catches it they will ask which class you want to ride in. Other wise they may place you in 1 of those marked by the rider.
Can I change classes after the event?
No the class selection needs to be made prior to the rider starting, the only changes made are those where it is clear the hosting club made an incorrect entry into the results and the entry form verifies the change the rider is requesting. When you receive your fender scorecard at Check-in/sign-ups, prior to the event starts. Most clubs list the rider's class on it, if it is not correct make sure to request the change at that time.
What equipment is required on my bike?
All bikes that are ridden in AMA/D36 events must be equipped with a Forest Service Approved spark arrestor, mufflers that don't exceed the 96db noise level requirements and all bikes must have a current Off Highway Vehicle Registration from the state the bike is from. In California a red/green or street license meets the registration requirements you will not be able to ride the event if you do not meet these requirements.
What number do I put on my bike to race, and are they required on all 3 plates?
The hosting club for their event assigns numbers with a single letter for each rider; this number/letter combination must be displayed on the front number plate only. You will also be given a helmet sticker when you check in at sign-ups or in some cases with the rider information packet you receive if pre-entered. This helmet sticker is placed on your helmet as directed by the hosting club.
Why do 3 to 5 people have the same number with a different letter?
The number is your start time for that event. The club will assign up to 5 riders per row/start time, each rider on a line would have the same number but each would have a different letter to identify each rider.
What is key time?
This is the start time for the event, for example the key time is 8:00am, row 1 (all riders with the number 1 on their plate along with the letter designation) would leave the start at 8:01, row 2 at 8:02 and so on. If you were assigned # 61 then you add your number to the Key Time for the event, in this case 8:00am and would leave at the start at 9:01 am.
What is N.C.C.E.S.?
The NCCES stands for Northern California Championship Enduro Series. All A riders are competing for the D36 NCCES title.
What is the B/C series?
The B/C series is funded by the clubs that wish to participate and is administered by the steward. It is set up to provide a format to the riders that is similar to the NCCES format, so the riders when they become an A are familiar with the series and rules. It also provides the riders with a format to see how they compare to the other riders.
Are B/C series points the same as advancement?
No B/C series points are just points used to determine the rider's placement in the series at year-end.
How are advancement points figured for enduros?
Advancement points can only be earned at the Championship Series Events; special events do not pay advancement points.
D36 pays advancement points to the top 10 Overall (OA) in each category B & C if there are 100 riders or less; advancement points are paid to the top 20 OA if there are 101 riders or more. Points are paid per the following schedule:
1st OA = 20 points
2nd = 19
3rd = 18
4th = 17
5th = 16
6th = 15
7th = 14
8th = 13
9th = 12
10th = 11
If there were 101 or more riders the points would be 1 less for each position down to 20th OA which would receive 1 advancement point.
C to B requires that a rider earn a total of 52 advancement points
B to A requires that a rider earns a total of 100 advancement points, (riders start with 0 points when moved to the B class from C)
When is a rider advanced?
The current rule which is in alignment with the AMA requires that when a rider has acuminated the required number advancement points they will be advanced at that time, if this occurs prior to July 1st of that year, riders accumulating the required points after July 1st have the option to finish out the current season or be advanced to the higher class at their option.
What is a possible?
A possible is "the only location" a check can be placed on the course. The number of possibles is determined by speed averages for each section.
What do the different checks flags mean?
ST - Start - Please consult the rulebook for picture of the start control flag
This is used to identify the start of the event or a restart on the course where the club wishes to control the time riders proceed from that point
 S - Secret Check / Red & White
All times are recorded at these checks to the minute, the rider is scored for the minute weather arriving at :00 seconds up to :59 seconds of the minute.
 E - Emergency Check / Green & White
All times are recorded to the second the rider arrives, the seconds are used to break ties otherwise that are not used. A perfect score or zero at this type of check is when the rider arrives at his assigned time and at the 30-second mark of that minute.
 K - Known / Yellow
The location of this check is Known to all the riders prior to the start of the event. A "Gas Stop" is a known, but gas available is not. There can be no check 2 miles prior to and 3 miles after a known check.
 O - Observation / White
These checks are used by the club in areas where they want to verify that all riders have ridden a section to ensure nobody has cut the course ect. No scores are recorded at these checks, the club have used times or check marks placed in the boxes at the bottom of scorecard to verify that the rider has come through.
What is a "Jart" chart?
A jart chart, also refereed to as a roll chart, is a strip of paper that indicates the speed averages long the course, the locations of possibles/ checks and the time the rider should arrive at each of these locations. The chart is rolled into a roll chart holder and is generally mounted to the rider's handlebars. The hosting club is required to place mileage markers at intervals of no more than 5 miles. When used with a watch and posted mileage markers the jart chart will meet most riders needs to timekeep, add a simple odometer and you have a complete package.
I have seen riders with jart charts that they have marked up with different colors, why?
Some riders will mark the jart chart for quick reference to specific areas during the event they want to pay attention to. Red is usually used to identify areas where riders have a freetime or reset that they don't want to miss. Green is used for the speed averages that the rider knows he can't maintain, when the rider enters a section marked in green he knows he will be late and instead of loosing time looking at a jart chart or computer concentrates on riding the section.
How do I know if I can maintain the speed average?
Find an area that has single-track trails, mark off a mile and time yourself through the section a few times to see what your average speed is. Once you know this when you look at the route sheet or jart chart you will know the areas that you will be late and timekeeping in these areas is not needed.
Do I need a computer to run and enduro and be competitive?
No, most riders when starting do not have the skill to maintain the speed averages where the club has set up tests to take points away from the top riders. If you can't maintain the speed average you don't need a computer to tell you that your late.
Where do I find information on rules and timekeeping?
The information is available in the enduro section of the D36 website
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