1: Off road racing is a hazardous sport, and with participation being voluntary, no entrant, pit crew member or vehicle sponsor shall have any claim for damages, expenses, lawsuits or otherwise against promoter, track operator, ORS LLC., its officers, agents or directors arising from damage to any vehicle, personal injury or death, monetary loss of any kind whatsoever. Entrants, pit crew members or vehicle sponsors who voluntarily participate in any racing activities conduct under these rules, waive any claim they may have against promoter, track operator, ORS LLC. its officers, agents or directors.

2: The promoter or track operator may run any type of approved ORS LLC. event.

3: The director shall have the authority to penalize, disqualify and/or suspend any entrant or crew member for the violation of these rules including special rulings.

4: ORS LLC. may issue special rulings to account for conditions presented by the location of the race, the condition of the course or any other circumstance.

5: Supplementary regulations may be issued for each event as necessary to amend, suspend or modify existing rules and regulations.

6: ORS LLC. assumes no responsibility whatsoever for delays, postponements and/or cancellations of all or part of an event because of inclement weather, unsafe course conditions and/or any other reason.

7: ORS LLC. members are not employees of ORS LLC.. ORS LLC. members assume all responsibility for all charges, premiums and taxes payable on any funds they may receive as a result of their participation in any ORS LLC. sponsored event(s).

8: ORS LLC. reserves the right to refuse and/or deny any entry application.

9: Mini bike riders must be on a 100cc or larger bike and possess an A-expert ability level ORS LLC. competition card to be eligible to ride in the big bike classes

10: Displacement modifications are legal by boring and stroking a motor to increase displacement within the guidelines per class. Boring down to decrease displacement is strictly prohibited.

11: No rider is permitted to carry gasoline except for within the machine's fuel tank.

12: Safety equipment and machine eligibility are the sole responsibility of the rider.

13: ABSOLUTELY NO PIT RIDING ALLOWED AT ANY EVENT.

14: Valid AMA membership is required to participate in a WHS series event.

1: Any entrant who fails to fully fill out and sign required entry forms and releases shall be disqualified and shall forfeit any prize money, points and contingencies won in that particular event. Entry forms and releases must be signed in person in front of ORS LLC. entry personnel. Identification may be required.

2: No entrant may enter racing areas until they have signed all releases and/or entry forms. No person shall sign the release or forms for anyone other than himself or herself. Proper identification may be required (i.e., picture ID).

3: The entry applications of persons under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign the release form.

4: Any entrant who competes on a vehicle that he/she is not registered to ride or permits such action, shall forfeit any and all prize money, points and contingencies won in that particular event. Such action may result in vehicle disqualification.

5: Valid AMA membership is required for WHS series events.

1: A marked course is that official route designated by and marked with official ORS LLC. markings. All vehicles must follow this route during the event. No vehicle may deviate from the marked course at any time. Short coursing is not permitted and will result in disqualification. short coursing is defined as any deviation from the marked course resulting in either a time or position advantage. ORS LLC. is not responsible for markings that are damaged or removed. All vehicles must proceed only in the correct direction of the course route or trail. Riding backwards on the race course at any time is prohibited. Riding backwards on the course is grounds for penalties of up to and including disqualification.

2: Course may include trails, footpaths, roads, hills, motor cross tracks, or any type of terrain which can be negotiated by a bike or ATV. The course will be open to inspection on Friday at 3:00 PM. Participants are permitted to walk or bicycle the course only. If a rider leaves the course for any reason he/she must re-enter the course where he/she left. Riders must remain on the marked course. Any time double arrows are posted on both sides of the trail, riders must stay between the arrows. Markers may also include any device placed along the trail to help guide riders, including: ribbons, signs, stakes, hay bales, etc... If the original marking devices are knocked down, the rider must stay on the original marked course.

1: The referee, with or without protest, has the right to penalize, fine, disqualify, and/or suspend any vehicle or entrant for violation of any ORS LLC. rules.

2: Any rider in the event may lodge a protest about another rider or the engine displacement of another rider in his class. 2a: the protest form can be obtained from the referee, or at registration. The protest must be legible and give the protester's name and riding number; the name and number of the person being protested; the condition or the action being protested and the action desired by the protester. 2b: The rider must submit protest plus a $25.00 cash fee to the referee within 30 minutes of the race results being posted. If a rider is broken down on the track the rider may notify a course marshal with a radio of his/her intent to file a protest. In this case rider will have 30 minutes after returning to pits to submit protest. 2c: Engine displacement protests must be accompanied with a $200.00 cash teardown fee. The protester or designated representative will be allowed to be present during the teardown and inspection. 2d: if the rider being protested is proven legal, rider shall receive all protest and teardown money. If the rider under protest is proven illegal, he/she will forfeit all protest money, teardown fees, and shall be responsible for any legitimate expenses incurred by ORS LLC. along with all applicable penalties.

3: Rider may appeal referee's decision to the Competition Committee. The Competition Committee will meet and rule on all appeals within 7 days. All competition committee decisions will be considered final. 3a: Rider protests may be herd by the Competition committee at the referee's request. 3b: Appeals will not be accepted related to maters for which no remedy is available. (For example: If the remedy would be to re-run an event.). No appeal may go before the AMA without being ruled on by the ORS LLC. Competition Committee first.

1: The following legend of infraction penalties is a guideline used by ORS LLC.in accessing penalties. These guidelines are not meant to infer that these are the only possible infractions or penalties that may be assessed against any entrant participating in a ORS LLC.Sponsored event.

A. Race vehicle traveling on the racecourse in the reverse direction of the race, at any time: Disqualification.

B. Pit support vehicles traveling on the racecourse at any time: Disqualification.

C. Abusive conduct toward a race official: Disqualification, suspension, five hundred dollar ($500) fine or any combination of the three.

D. Short coursing: Disqualification.

E. Passing in the scoring schute: 2 position.

F. DSQ's are non-droppable and will count towards national championships.

G. DSQ's for a machine cc infraction will mean loss of all points from said class for race season.

H. Outside assistance anywhere other than in designated pit area: Disqualification.

1. Only entrants that are listed on official ORS LLC. entry form may ride the vehicle for which they are registered. No entrant may ride any vehicle for which they are not registered.
2. ORS LLC. reserves the right to change race numbers and/or background colors.
3. The rider must sign all entry forms and releases in person during the registration period to be eligible for points, contingencies, purse etc... during that event. Identification may be required.

ABSOLUTELY NO PIT RIDING ~~KIDS & ADULTS!!

You may ride your bike to and from the track at first gear IDLE ONLY for your race ONLY and must wear a helmet at all times. Riders must register for the race before riding their machine anywhere.

ANYONE FOUND PLAY RIDING IN THE PITS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED WHITH OUT A REFUND. NO EXCEPTIONS.

1: At all times the rider assumes responsibility for the actions of their pit crew members, support crews, and all others associated with their organization. All pitting must be done in the designated pit area. No rider is allowed to carry gasoline except inside his/her machine's gasoline tank. No vehicle shall be towed, pushed, pulled or transported by a non-race entered vehicle on the official course while an event is still in progress. Another race entered vehicle or an official ORS LLC. vehicle may push, pull or tow the race-entered vehicle up to the nearest pit stop checkpoint. Only the vehicle occupant at the time of breakdown may push the vehicle through the finish line. No other person or persons will be permitted to assist in pushing, pulling or towing the vehicle. ORS LLC. officials may assist the vehicle occupants if it is deemed necessary for the protection of the entrants.

2: Any pit support vehicle running on or near the race course will result in the entrant being disqualified. Any pit vehicle running backwards on the race course will course race vehicle to be disqualified.

3: All pits must have the equivalent of a UL approved 20-lb. ABC fire extinguisher at all times: the extinguisher(s) must be physically held and manned during all gas related pit stops.

4: All young children and pets must be kept out of the pit area. Pets must be kept on a leash. All campfires must be kept out of immediate pit area. Campfires may not be permitted due to federal and state regulations.

5: All entrants are responsible for cleaning the pit areas they use during the vent.

6: "Hot Pits" For the pro main a hot pit area will be established. Either a chalk line or a row of hay bales or both will define a safe zone for race vehicle servicing. The safe zone will be between the chalk line/hay bales and the recognized row of support vehicles/crew. any full stop servicing or pit crew personnel beyond the safe zone during servicing will be penalized a minimum of a 2 minute penalty and or up to disqualification against the entrant being serviced.

7: Any pit crew members disregarding these rules will subject their rider to disqualification.

1: IT IS THE ENTRANTS', RIDERS', OWNERS' AND SPONSORS' FULL RESONSIBILITY TO MEET ALL ORS LLC. RULES AND REGULATIONS.

2: Entrants must make all reasonable effort to arrive to staging a minimum of 15 minutes prior to start of race.

3: ORS LLC. reserves the right to subject any vehicle to a technical inspection at the direction of the technical inspector. In the event of a mechanical inspection, the rider will be responsible for removing or repairing the requested items to be inspected as directed. Failure to comply will result in disqualification of entrant and vehicle, and may result in suspension from future ORS LLC. Sponsored events.

1: Helmets - Helmets must be of the type approved by the Snell Memorial foundation (1990 - 1995), with a Snell sticker attached. Straps must have D - ring fasteners only. No snaps or velcro will be permitted. The interior and exterior areas of the helmet must be free of defects (i.e., the padding must be in good condition and the exterior of the helmet must not be damaged.) ORS LLC. strongly recommends that entrants use helmets specifically designed for racing.

2: Protective Clothing - Protective clothing accessories are required to include but not limited to gloves, race pants, race jersey, knee guards.

3: Eye protection - Shatter resistant eye protection is required for all motorcycle entrants competing in a ORS LLC. event.

1. All vehicles in competition must be identified with the correct class background color and correct vehicle numbers and be displayed in the proper locations as prescribed herein. (Background color reference chart located under Race Class's)
2. Pro Main Event/AA Racers must have westernharescrambles.com 1.5" tall on front number plate either top or bottom.
3. NOTE: ORS LLC. assumes no responsibility for scoring vehicles with unrecognizable numbers. It is the vehicle rider's responsibility to have proper class colored backgrounds and numbers and for keeping numbers recognizable.
4. All vehicles in competition must have identification numbers in the following locations and sizes:

• Minimum 6 inches high with 1/2-inch-wide stroke on rear of vehicle.
• Minimum 6 inches high located on the front of the vehicle and plainly visible from the front of the vehicle.
• Minimum 6 inches high on rear of chest protector or jersey.
• All backgrounds must be solid color no outlines or fading. No other colors besides specified for the class may be used on number plates.
• Only temporary numbers issued at ORS registration may be of a different size.

1: Drinking intoxicating beverages in designated pits, on the race course or in the surrounding areas by any person is strictly forbidden. The use of narcotics, (amphetamines or any other stimulants, barbiturates or other depressants) is forbidden. Any entrant or crew member in an event that shows evidence whatsoever of being under the influence of any of aforementioned shall be subject to suspensions from all future ORS LLC. sponsored events. Violator must leave the premises immediately at the direction of the race director.

2: Any entrant who makes false statement on a contingency o r entry form shall be disqualified and shall forfeit all prize money, points and all contingencies won in the race. Entrant may also be suspended from future events for a period of one year.

3: Any entry application containing a falsified signature will cause entrant to be disqualified and shall forfeit all prize money, points and contingencies won in that event. Entrant may also be suspended from future events for a period of one year.

4: Any entrant disqualified from any event for a reason whatsoever forfeits any and all rights to prize money, points and contingencies Entrant will no be entitled to a refund of all or any portion of his/her entry fee.

5: Any entrant, respective pit crews or support crews seen or reported traveling on the course in other that race-registered vehicles participating in the event before the end of the official race time limit may subject entrant to penalties of disqualification and/or suspension.

6: Riders are responsible for all actions of the following: Parents, kids, guardians, guests, families, pit crews and pets of the above.

7:There is no outside assistance permitted on the course or near the course during the event except for those ORS LLC. designated areas for pits and/or gas stops. ORS LLC. retains the right to assess each situation and respond accordingly. (Situations involving safety are at the discretion of the race directory.)

In the event a vehicle breaks down on the course the following options are approved by ORS LLC.. Any deviation from theses options may result in entrant being disqualified.

A) Rider who is with vehicle at time of breakdown may walk to and from the nearest official ORS LLC. designated pit stop only, in order to retrieve equipment or parts necessary to repair vehicle. Anyone other than the vehicle occupant that deliver equipment or parts will subject that vehicle to disqualification.

B) Another race entered vehicle my pick up equipment or parts (GAS NOT ALLOWED) at the ORS LLC. designated pit stop and then deliver that equipment or parts to broken down vehicle. The race vehicle picking up the equipment or parts must travel in the proper direction on the course. Traveling backwards on the course will subject both entrants to disqualification. Any pit support vehicle or other than race entered vehicles delivering parts to a broken down vehicle will subject entrant to disqualification.

8: Any race entrant or their support personnel who subject any ORS LLC. official, other race entrants or their support personnel to verbal threats and/or physical abuse will be brought before the director. The director will make the decision of disqualification and/or suspension of the rider and the offending support personnel for said offenses. Acts of physical abuse may be reported to the proper authorities and may lead to legal action.

9: Deliberate vehicle contact shall be reason for penalty, disqualification and/or suspension at the direction of the director.

10: If a racer is DSQ ed for a displacement violation all points for that class will be forfeited for the season.

11: DSQ's are non-droppable and will count towards championship points.

Amateur riders "MAY" be transferred to the next ability level after 3 first places.When the first places happen is not relevant. A rider at "C" & "B" skill levels may be moved immediately by ORS LLC. if it is determined that a racer is qualified to transfer to a higher ability classification, that racer will be notified and is expected to adhere to such decision. Sandbaggers will be disqualified without a refund. Riders who transfer in he middle of the season will carry 50% of their earned points. Transferred eiders must race 60% of the events required for national championship in higher skill level to be eligible for the national championship in the new skill level.

**NOTE: All maximum age classes must be no older than maximum age on or before January 1, of race year.

All minimum age classes must be minimum age on first day of event.

Note: Riders must complete one half the number of laps as first place finisher in class to receive finish.

National Amateur Championships 6 of 7. Count 6 best finishes/best points. For each additional DNF or better the participant will receive 5 appearance points for a maximum of 10 to be added to year end total. DSQ's are non-droppable.

Minimum races required for national championship: 60% in that classification.

AA Championships count 7 of 7.

Ties for class championship will be broken by the most first place finishes first, then by most second place finishes, and then by the best finish in final race if necessary.

Bumped riders will carry 50% of their earned points prior to getting bumped.

ORS LLC. points for year-end trophies and all ORS LLC. generated "payback" will only be awarded to ORS LLC. members.

Membership cost:

Adult $20.00

Youth $20.00