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MINUTES OF THE FTR
BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING

A meeting of the Florida Trail Riders Board of Directors was called to order at approximately 10:25 AM on February 12, 2005 at the Imperial Swan Hotel in Lakeland, Florida. The President determined a quorum was present. Roll call was as follows:

Present:

• Randy Faul, President
• Jenni Lamb, Vice President
• Jim Wilder, Secretary
• Allen Pearce, Treasurer
• Sam Mento, Enduro Committee Chairman
• Mike Preslar, Hare Scramble Committee Chairman
• Jim Edgar, Motocross Chairman
• Harry Masters, Area #2
• Tommy Neal, Area #3
• Bob Brown, Area #4
• Brian Wenholz, Area #5
• Jack Terrell, Area #6
• Mark Campbell, Area #7
• Chris Hill, Area #8
• Rick Harvey, Area #9
• Joe Moulton, Area #11

Absent:

• Tiffany St. John, Area #1
• Kim Windland, Area #10
• Troy Reynolds, Area #12
• Rick Graley, Area #13

Guests:

• Dan George, Executive Director

I. Reports of officers and committees

Randy reported that every year we are getting stronger financially and that we continue to have a great group of people on our Board of Directors. Sign-up and scoring continues to be working really well and much better than it used to be. With that introduction, Randy handed the discussion over to Allen for his report.

Allen and Dan provided the Treasurer’s Report. The financial health of the FTR continues to improve. Past due invoices are looking a lot better after the additional follow up with advertising customers who were behind on paying their fees. The Business Office is requiring payments up front by the 10th before allowing the ads to be published. Dan completed an evaluation with competing bids for publishing our monthly magazine, but did not find any way to reduce magazine costs at this point in time. Tommy moved that we accept the Treasurer’s Report. The motion was accepted.

Mike gave the Hare Scrambles Competition Committee report. He is still looking for a new scorekeeper. He also explained the success they have had with addressing the pit riding problems. Electronic scoring continues to stay on track. Schedule changes approved at last year’s Board meeting have worked out beautifully.

Sam provided the Enduro Competition Committee report, explaining their success in finding property for another event to have 11 to 12 Enduros next season. Unfortunately, we still have to have several events out of state to maintain a full series. We bring approximately 100 FTR competitors to out-of-state, co-sanctioned events and they bring about that many riders to our Florida events. The committee is also looking to add a Mini-Enduro series next year. The committee is encouraging clubs to layout trail in such a way that more folks can complete a full Enduro to improve participation. Sam informed the Board that Chris Hill has done an excellent job as scorekeeper. Overall, the Enduro series continues to “crank along” as always.

Jim Edgar offered a brief Motocross Competition Committee report. The series is currently averaging 360 riders, up substantially from last year. Several Hare Scramble riders are showing up, making a positive difference in attendance. He is looking for a replacement scorekeeper for the series.

Jack provided a Land Use Committee Report. He highlighted the OHV Advisory Committee, explaining what the committee does for the FTR. Jack also highlighted key lobbying activities listed in his report such as the University of Florida study on the positive economic impact of OHV recreation. The full report is available upon request from the FTR Business Office.

Jim Edgar moved we adjourn for lunch at 12:15 PM. The motion passed.

The President called the meeting to order and determined a quorum was present at 1:15 PM.

II. Unfinished business

None.

III. New Business

Jack moved that the Board pass an emergency rule change to bring insurance requirements in Enduro, Hare Scrambles and Motocross chapters of rule book into agreement with insurance requirements stated on page 5, Article XIV Competition Committees, Paragraph E Sanctions, subparagraph 4. This requires $1 million minimum liability coverage. The emergency rule change is proposed as follows:

On page 12, Chapter IV Enduro Rules, subparagraph 5, and
On page 20, Chapter VIII, Hare Scrambles Responsibilities, subparagraph 1, and
On page 24, Chapter XI, Promoters/Track Owner Responsibility, subparagraph 1,
Change $500,000.00 to read $1,000,000.00.

The motion passed unanimously.

Jim E moved a rule change relating to 4-stroke displacement in 0-125 A, B & C Motocross. The rule change was proposed as follows on Page 11 Chapter III General Rules; Section J. Competition Apparel & Equipment 6. Equipment. Change 0-125 A, B & C Motocross to the following:

100cc– 125cc 2 Stroke 126cc-250cc 4 stroke A, B & C Motocross
Page 8 Chapter III General Rules; Section C. Rider Classification under Motocross

Change: A Advanced B Amateur C Novice 125,250/Open 13/above to the following:
A Advanced B Amateur C Novice 100cc– 125cc 2 Stroke 126cc-250cc 4 stroke, 250/Open 13/above

The motion passed.

Jack moved a rule be adopted related to limiting the sound levels from competition vehicles. The proposed rule change on page 11, Chapter III General Rules, paragraph J. Competition Apparel & Equipment, following subparagraph 6, add a new subparagraph 7 that reads:

Sound Standard for all FTR Events. All FTR competition vehicles are subject to be tested in accordance with the SAE 1287-July 98 (or latest version) testing procedure (20" stationary test). Maximum permitted sound level per this standard shall be:

Enduro — 96 dB(A)
Hare Scrambles — 96 dB(A)
Motocross — 98 dB(A)

All competition vehicles manufactured from 1987 and prior years shall be exempt from this standard.

The motion passed unanimously.

Mike made a detailed motion to create a completely new FTR competition series for Quads to support the growing number of Quad trail riders seeking an opportunity to compete in a way that serves their unique requirements. The motion does not limit Quad participation in FTR Hare Scrambles in any way. It provides a framework for which sponsoring clubs can apply for an FTR sanction to host dedicated events throughout the state. The motion to create an FTR Sanctioned Quad Scrambles Series includes the following changes and additions to the Rule Book:

CONSTITUTIONAL CHANGES

Pg. 4, Chapter I, Article IX, 2.
After the word, "Motocross" add the following, "and Quad Scrambles."

Pg. 4, Chapter I, Article XI.
After the words, "Motocross Committee Chairman" add the following, "Quad Scrambles Committee Chairman."

Pg. 5, Chapter I, Article XIV, I. Competition Committee, 4.
Add, "h. Quad Scrambles Series to have A, B, C, Specialty, and Youth Riders Representatives.

Pg. 5, Chapter I, Article XIV, C. Duties, 2. Referee, c.
In the section, "Check promoters insurance..." after the word, Motocross" add the following, "And Quad Scrambles".
In the section, "See that any major..." after the word, "Motocross" add the following, "Or Quad Scrambles".

Pg. 5, Chapter I, Article XIV, E. Sanctions 1.
After the words, "14 Motocross, " add the following, "Or 10 Quad Scambles."

GENERAL RULE CHANGES

Pg. 8, Chapter III, C. Rider Classification
After the section "Motocross" and it's related section, add the following,

Quad Scrambles

Pg. 10, Chapter III, G. General Duties of a promoter, 6.
After the words, "Hare Scrambles", add the following, "Or Quad Scrambles"

Pg. 10, Chapter III, H. Fees, 1.
After the words, "hare Scrambles, add the following, "and Quad Scrambles"
(two locations in this paragraph)

Pg. 11, Chapter III, J. Equipment
In the portion that states, 0-Opencc... "AA Quad, Veteran Quad...........Women Quad......... And ends with, "401-Open.."...........Quad A, B, C................. "Hare Scrambles only" and "Hare Scrambles" shall read, Hare Scrambles/Quad Scrambles".

Pg. 11, Chapter III, K. 2. e.
After the words, "Hare Scrambles", add the following, "Quad Scrambles"

After the sections IX, X, ,I, and XII all dealing with Motocross and beginning at the bottom of pg 25, add the following,

XIII
Quad Scrambles Rules

A General
1. A Quad Scrambles is a meet where the rider ability is the determining factor. It is run over dirt roads, fire trails, woods and all types of terrain which may be negotiated by the power of the Quad and rider.

2. The FTR Referee will contact the club due to send an assistant referee for the Quad Scrambles event preceding their sanctioned event at least 2 weeks before the event.

3. Provide an assistant referee for the Quad Scrambles event preceding their event. Assistant Referee must be an experienced rider.

4. Clubs shall allocate trophies to represent 30% of the class entries based upon previous number of riders at past events.

5. A list of Quad Scrambles classes and their requirements can be found at Chapter III. C.

6. All Quads will be limited to a maximum width of 50" as described in the current AMA rules.

7. Pee Wee class Quads will be no more than 50cc with an automatic clutch.

8. Any rider holding a Pre-Am license is required to ride the AA class.

9. Rider age will be confirmed for anyone moving to a specialty class where age is a requirement (Vet, Senior, Super Senior, Master Golden Girl, PeeWee and Minis) They will show proof of age at sign up on the first race they enter.

PeeWee and Mini riders must be within the minimum age requirement upon entering their first event. Their age for the season will be the age attained at their first event of the season.

The event flyer will have this warning, "Proof of age will be required."
10. No pit riding is allowed. Competition vehicles will use 1st gear to and from the starting area. (Chapter 3, B. 3.)

11. An A or B Hare Scrambles or Motocross rider will ride at least 'B' division.

B. Course

1. Course must not cross any public highway

a. Cross over as in a figure eight

b. Contain any possible bottleneck situations such as a one plank bridge

c. Contain any long sections where passing is impossible

2. For the purpose of preventing course congestion a FTR Quad Scrambles shall be a minimum of three miles in length

3. A "Scrambles Course" is defined as a closed-loop trail through a woodland area, appropriately marked either the FTR Day-glow Red arrows to outline the path and indicate the direction to be followed by the competitors. The arrows outlining the course shall be in a sequence and spaced close enough so a competitor can visually locate one arrow to the next arrow. If this arrow spacing is not practical, the trail must be defined by other means (natural barriers, etc.) such that a rider cannot misinterpret where the trail is. All major turns must be preceded by 'down' arrows angled in the direction of the turn about 30' before the turn. The turn shall be adequately marked to instruct the competitors to ride inside or outside of the arrows. (Use of natural barriers such as canals, large trees, etc., or marking with ribbon tape is suggested to prevent course-cutting) A verification arrow shall be placed just after each turn. All sections of the trail which can cause unexpected hazards (like stumps or rocks) must be marked. Hazards are to be marked with red 'X', ribbon tape, sprayed with phosphorescent paint. To prevent riders from getting off the actual course. 'Wrong way' marker (Blue W) will be used at locations that could be confused for the actual course. Double arrows, one over the other and a set on each side of the trail, will be used to indicate an area between these arrows that must be ridden. Double arrows will be Day-glow Green. Competitors must ride the trail from arrow to arrow without passing any arrows, and ride to within 20' to either side of any single arrow. If a Motocross track is used in any part of the course, the MX portions of the track shall be considered 'continuously double arrowed' and riders must stay on the actual MX track surface. Any section of the trail marked by a pair of green arrows on both sides of the trail indicates the competitors must ride between the arrows and cannot ride outside of either arrow. Any time a rider leaves the trail, as defined above, that rider must return and enter the trail at the same point they left.

• Markers must be visible one to the next
• Corner arrows with pre-turn arrows before the corner and a verification arrow after the corner.
• Danger markers as appropriate. Any and all deviations to the above shall be clearly defined to all competitors during the pre-race riders meeting.

4. Specific dates and times must be announced in the flyer when riders may practice on the actual course.

5. It is the promoters responsibility to insure, as best as possible, the course cannot be cut.

C. Event Rules

1. The start must be a dead-engine start with riders on their machines and both hands in the air until the starter gives a signal for the race to begin.

PeeWee (0-50cc) races may use a running engine start with the rider on their machine

2. Only the following divisions may be run together at the same time with one minute between different starting groups. The races will be run at the times listed unless permission to change is approved by the Quad Series Committee prior to the publication of the flyer. Starting times may be adjusted to accommodate available daylight hours. Race time deviations will be published on the event flyer.

Saturday Race Schedule
Race 1 - 12noon - 12:30 pm
Row 1 PeeWee 0-50cc A (4-8 yrs)
Row 2 PeeWee 0-50cc B (4-8 yrs)

Race 2 - 12:30 - 2pm
Row 1 91-200cc — 13-15 yrs
Row 2 71-90cc — 9-15 yrs
Row 3 51-70cc — 6-11 yrs

Race 3 2-4pm
Row 1 Beginner 2 — 401-OPencc — +16 yrs
Row 2 Beginner 1 — 0-400cc — +16 yrs
Row 3 Utility — +16 yrs

Race 4 - 4-6pm
Fun Run - Non race machine (no numbers) (+16 yrs) (proper riding attire mandatory)

Sunday Race Schedule
Race 1 - 1030-1230pm
Row 1 — C Open
Row 2 — C 0-400cc
Row 3 — C 2 Stroke
Row 4 — Vet
Row 5 — Senior
Row 6 — Super Senior
Row 7 — Women
Row 8 — Master
Row 9 — Golden Girl

Race 2 - 1-3pm
Row 1 — AA
Row 2 — A Open
Row 3 — A 0-400cc
Row 4 — A 2 Stroke
Row 5 — B Open
Row 6 — B 0-400cc
Row 7 — B 2 Stroke
Row 8 — Sportsman (event trophy only/no end year points)

3. Clubs can either split consolidated rows, or start consecutive rows together to relieve congestion at the start, with the approval of the Q/S Chairman or Referee, but cannot change starting order.

4. The start line will be a required check and a checkpoint must be located at the finish.

5. FTR may determine the scoring methods used at any event. The race will be over at the finish line. It is up to the rider to complete within the allocated time for a complete race in his or her class.

6. Any disputes will be settled by a majority vote of the following three people, whose decision is final:
a. The Promoters Referee
b. The Assistant Referee, is defined as the representative from the next sanctioned Quad Scrambles.
c. The FTR representative assigned to the event (FTR Referee)

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