Pros Running in Other Classes:
Here's what the AMA rulebook states: "AFT-licensed riders are eligible to compete in amateur competition and are eligible for cash awards (purse) from the event, but not eligible for points. Pros are not eligible to race in any amateur class except the expert class."
CFTA encourages pros to enter other classes. Pros are not eligible for purse money or points in those classes however. It's all about fun. Let's get some more vintage metal ridden by our finest fasties.
Open Classes are Now Singles Classes:
In the past years we ran open amateur, expert and pro classes. This year we are changing those classes from "open" to "singles" classes. Why the change now? Because in the past, a rider would not have had an advantage in riding a twin on any of the race tracks we ran. However, this year, we are running several longer tracks where a twin would potentially have an unfair advantage over a single.
We highly encourage riders to bring out their twins. We have a "Run What Ya Brung" class that's designed to be whatever we say it is. If X riders want to form a class we'll run it. That goes for twins too.
Open Singles Payout:
Due to popular demand, we have changed our payout in this class to the top three riders, $250, $150 and $100, respectively. Previously, it was the top five positions. A reminder that you must have your name displayed on your riding gear to be eligible.
Questions?
Contact our Race Director Mike Carli at 916-717-6476 or mgcarli@comcast.net
Safety - A Few Changes Now...More to Follow
Fines:
We will begin levying fines for safety violations, effective immediately. At our last event at Prairie City, two riders entered a hot track and then proceeded to exit the track at the track entrance. Several riders were seen speeding through the pits. In the future, we will fine riders for such blatant safety infractions. It seems as though certain people choose to repeatedly ignore safety rules. Fine proceeds will go to the Flat Track Safety Group to fund safety improvements.
Helmets:
We will begin thorough helmet safety inspections at Newman Hills Ferry. If you want do a self-check, download the guide attached in this email. Please bring your helmet to tech. We are developing a sticker so that the complete inspection will only be required once or twice a year.
Fire Extinguisher:
The AMA (rightly) requires a minimum two pound BC-rated fire extinguisher in every pit space. We will start enforcing this at Sacramento.
Joe Kopp Riding/Racing Class
Held in conjunction of the Sacramento Mile Weekend, Joe's "Secrets of Speed" will be visiting Northern California. Learn from one of the all-time bests in the sport.
2017 CFTA Premier Champion Helmets
Riders who win our premier class championships will receive a top-of-the-line Suomy or Bell Helmet at the annual awards banquet. Premier classes are 85cc expert, 250cc expert, singles expert, vet, vintage heavy and Senior.
The American Mile
CFTA is hosting the only Pro/Am Flat Track mile race in the U.S. on Sunday, May 21st. We will have an email coming out next week, that will have all of the details you need to know. Due to time constraints, we must cap our registration at 215 entries.