Racer’s Guide to Racing

Decide which Class to race in

There are 23 Classes in the BCORCS series. There are classes for all ages and skill levels from Peewees to Pros. Please read the descriptions of each class at pnwma.com/classes choose based on your skill level and race experience, and age restrictions. If you are unsure of what class you should choose, reach out to us at [email protected].

SIGN UP FOR RACING IN 3 STEPS:

Step 1: Apply for a Race License

License registration is online through MotoTally. Follow the link off the pnwma.com/registration page to the Moto Tally Membership Registration page.  Enter a request for your race number. The race number assigned will have a class prefix and we try to get as close to your requested number as possible.

Register Now at pnwma.com/registration .

You also must sign the Waiver (below) to complete getting your license:

Step 2: Sign the Waiver

Sign the online digital waiver using the link from the pnwma.com/registration page.

There is a new waiver to sign every race season, so you need to do this again, even if you did it in a previous year!

Step 3: Race Numbers

Watch your email for notice of Series Registration confirmation and your assigned annual racing number. It is not required to put your race number on your bike for the BCORCS Series.

Once signed up with a number you are ready for race pre-entry!

Pre-Enter a race

Pre-Entry for each race opens 2-4 weeks before the race and closes the Thursday before race weekend. If you miss pre-entry, you may enter at check-in on the morning of race day (arrive early and bring cash).

Race Day Schedule

Schedules vary by races and events. Below is a typical race day schedule:

Saturday races:

Sign up and check in 8:30am – 10am

Riders Meeting 10:30am

D Class Start 11:00am, duration 45 mins, no minimum racing time requirement

C Class Start 12:00pm, duration 75 mins, no minimum racing time requirement

Trophies: 4pm

Sunday Races:

Sign up and check in 8:30am – 10am

Riders Meeting 10:30am

A Class Start 11:00am, minimum racing time 2.5hrs.

A Specials Start 11:00am, minimum racing time 2hrs.

B Class Start 11:00am, minimum racing time 2hrs.

Trophies: 4pm

Check-In on Race Day Morning

Check in with timing. Bring your helmet.

Pick up your transponder (if you don’t have one), handlebar tag, and race sticker.

All competitors must ensure that their motorcycles meet technical requirements. You will be required to take the motorcycle through tech inspection prior to sign up.

  • USFS approved spark arrestor
  • Exhaust system to meet 96db sound requirement

Attending Riders Meeting is Mandatory for all racers.

Racing

Line up to start with your class. An official will check you off at the start.

Once rider has left the start line, he/she may not change motorcycles. No ride switches can be made.

Remain on marked course (Definition of marked course is outline above in rule 2.10.1), if you leave you must return and continue from where you left.

  • Use good sportsmanship.
  • Let faster racers pass, gently make room but do not make sudden moves in your line. A faster racer will know how to get around you.
  • Pass slower racers in a safe manor.
  • Slow down and stop at checkpoints.
  • No cutting the course or missing checkpoints. No defacing, changing or destroying markers.
  • Report any injuries of other riders to next checkpoint.
  • No riding under the influence of anything other than adrenaline!
  • Off Road Racing is a demanding sport and accidents can happen. While there are sweepers out there to help you stay safe you may be stuck alone before they arrive.

No riding backwards on the course, under any circumstances, you can be badly injured.

In the pits…

  • First gear only in the pits.
  • Your machine must be shut off while refueling.

Finishing the Race

The race continues until each class’s “cut-off time” has been reached. After the cut-off time has passed, the next time you cross the start line will be the end of your race.

Riders wishing to finish early should hand in their tag (see below). Otherwise, they should continue racing for another lap until they have passed cut-off time.

A Class Riders will race with minimum cut-off of 150 mins*
B Class Riders will race with a minimum cut-off of 120 mins*
C Class Riders will race with a minimum cut-off of 75 mins*
D Class Riders will race with a minimum of cut-off of 45 mins*
E Class Riders will race with a minimum cut-off of 30 mins*
* Typical times, listen carefully at riders meeting as each race can vary. No minimum racing time, but racers must complete one lap for points!

Riders wishing to finish their race early before cut-off may do so by handing in their tags at the finish line after a lap. Tell the Scorekeepers you are finished and hand in your tags to finish your race. There is no longer any “time-out” waiting area or need to wait until cut-off to finish your race early. If you DNF during a lap, return to the scorekeepers and hand your tag in. You will be scored based on your completed laps.

  • Attention: If you do not go through the scoring lane after cut-off you will be marked as DNF.  You need to complete your lap in progress to the finish line. 

***IMPORTANT***

You MUST return your RACE TAG to timekeeper when you finish your race (or if you DNF).

Do not just leave the course and load your bike and drive home, everyone will be searching for you!

Results will be posted once the race is completed and all racers tags are turned in and returned safely. After posting you only have 30 minutes to dispute. Please bring your dispute to the scoring tent who will find you a PN Racing Committee Executive. Disputes cannot be handled after the 30-minute period.

Trophies are given for top 3 places and may go to the top 1/3rd placings for larger classes (at club discretion). Ceremonies start after dispute period is over. There are usually lots of goodies and prizes, so stick around after the race!!

See the Race Results

For most races there is live scoring during the race at the results page!

Within 24hrs of the race finish the results will be posted here: pnwma.com/results

Series Points and Standing

Points are awarded for each placing in a race and added at the end of the year for all races. Racers will have one throwaway race each season, provided the racer has completed 5 races. Races can be cancelled due to weather or other factors and will change the race counts. Attend every race, the promoters work hard to put on races!
Points are assigned as follows:

Finish

Points

Finish

Points

Finish

Points

1

30

8

13

15

6

2

25

9

12

16

5

3

21

10

11

17

4

4

18

11

10

18

3

5

16

12

9

19

2

6

15

13

8

20

1

7

14

14

7

20+

1

Series standings are updated after each race and posted here: pnwma.com/standings

A full list of PNWMA rules are listed here (link to rules)

We’re here to help! Email us at [email protected] if you have questions!

BCORCS Classes

A Course Classes – The A Course is typically a 20-60km loop. A combination of trails from intermediate to very difficult trails.

1000 – Pro – 1000 numbers

  • Minimum racing time 2.5hr
  • Elite class with the highest skilled racers.
  • Approval from the race committee to join this class.

2000 – Expert

  • Minimum racing time 2.5hr
  • Expert racers working towards Pro.
  • Experience from intermediate or another A class recommended.
  • Fast riders, any size engine.

3000 – Vet Expert

  • Minimum racing time 2.5hr
  • This is a speed based class, meant for our fastest and highest level of skilled vets. This is the class that EX Pro and Expert racers can move to and still be competitive.
  • Fast riders 30+ years, any size engine.

4000- Senior Expert

  • Minimum racing time 2.0hr
  • Advanced skilled veteran aged riders. Experienced racers, riding black & double red trails
  • Fast riders 40+ years, any size engine.

5000 – Vet Intermediate

  • Minimum racing time 2.5hr
  • Advanced skilled veteran aged 30+ riders that have not formerly competed in Expert or Pro. Experienced riders, riding black & double red trails.
  • Experienced riders 30+ years, any size engine.

6000 – Women Pro

  • Minimum racing time 2.5hr
  • Highest skilled womens class, racers with advanced skills and speed. Experienced racers, riding black & double red trails.
  • Fast riders, any size engine. A course.

7000 – Intermediate

  • Minimum racing time 2.5hr
  • Racers under 30. High skill level, working to advance to Expert. Must have racing experience. Experienced racers, riding black & double red trails.
  • Any size engine.

B Course Classes – The B Course is typically, a 20-40 km loop, a combination of easy to difficult trails, but not extreme.

8000 – Super Senior

  • Minimum racing time 2.0hr
  • 50 +years, any size engine. Blue and Black trail experience.

9000 – Legends

  • Minimum racing time 2.0hr
  • 60+, any size engine. Blue and Black trail experience.

10000 – Vet Amateur

  • Minimum racing time 2.0hr
  • 30+ years, Veteran aged riders with some experience. Novice to Intermediate riders. Able to ride blue and some black trails.
  • any size engine.

11000 – Senior Amateur

  • Minimum racing time 2.0hr
  • 40+ years, Veteran aged riders with some experience. Novice to Intermediate riders. Able to ride blue and some black trails.
  • any size engine.

12000 – Junior Over

  • Minimum racing time 2.0hr
  • Open class, novice to experienced any age. Recommend age group between 16-30, able to ride blue and some black trails.
  • any size engine.

13000 – Women Intermediate

  • Minimum racing time 2.0hr
  • Restricted to women riders with experience or those advancing from the Womens Amateur class. Able to ride blue and some black trails.
  • any size engine.

14000 – Women Amateur

  • Minimum racing time 2.0hr
  • Novice and beginner women, able to ride blue and some black trails
  • any size engine.

15000 – Junior Under

  • Minimum racing time 2.0hr
  • Novice to experienced riders, 15 years or younger. Able to ride blue and some black trails
  • any size engine.

C Course Classes (Saturday Races) – For beginners and smaller racers who want to try racing. Typically a 5km loop.

16000 – Kids Intermediate

  • Minimum Racing Time 1-1:15hr
  • Age 15 and under.
  • More experienced riders ready for more challenging terrain. Up to 5-7 km course. 65cc and up. Kids who have racing experience. Will be limited to 19”-16” tires, No full size bikes allowed in this class.

17000 – Womens Beginner

  • Minimum Racing Time 1:15hr
  • Restricted to beginner women riders, any age. Up to 5-7 km course.
  • Engine size maximum 300cc

18000 – Kids Junior

  • Minimum Racing Time 1:15hr
  • Age 12 and under.
  • Kids who are ready to try a longer up to 5-6km course. PeeWee Expert Racers moving up. Will be limited to 19”-16” tires
  • No full size bikes allowed in this class.

D Course Classes (Saturday Races) – smaller loop for young racers, typically 1-2kms.

19000 – Kids Beginner

  • Minimum racing time 45min
  • Age 11 and under
  • First time clutch users and first time racers. Will be limited to 19”-16” tires. No full size bikes allowed in this class. 1-3 km course.

20000 – PeeWee Expert

  • Minimum racing time 45-60min
  • 10 and under: Little rippers with some riding/race experience, up to maximum age of 10 years old. (Move up to Kids Junior when bumped)
  • • Examples of recommended bikes include:
    Electric bikes: OSET MX, STACYC 20” wheel size, KTM/HUSQ/GASGAS EE5 equivalent
    Gas powered bikes including:
    ➔ 2 Stroke (2T)- KTM/HUSQ/GASGAS 50cc-SENIOR MODELS**
    ➔ 4 Stroke (4T)- Honda 70/110, Yamaha PW80 and TTR110

21000 – PeeWee Intermediate

  • Minimum racing time 30min
  • 8 and under: Little rippers with some riding/race experience
  • Examples of recommended bikes include:
    Electric bikes: OSET MX, STACYC 20” wheel size, KTM/HUSQ/GASGAS EE3 equivalent
    Gas powered bikes including:
    ➔ KTM/HUSQ/GASGAS/COBRA 50cc MINI ONLY**
    ➔ 4 Stroke (4T)- Honda 70/110, Yamaha PW80 and TTR110

E Course Classes (Saturday Races) – run on the D loop separately from the other racers, typically 1-2kms.

22000 – PeeWee Beginner

  • Minimum racing time 30min
  • 6 and under: Little rippers with limited skill set/experience, up to a maximum age of 6 years old as of January 1, 2025. No training wheels permitted, must be able to balance under their own power.
  • Examples of recommended bikes include:
    • Electric bikes: OSET 12.5, STACYC 12” and 16” wheel size
    •Gas powered bikes including Yamaha PW50 & TTR50, Honda CRF50, Suzuki DRZ50

23000 – PeeWee Tykes

  • Minimum racing time 30min
  • 4 & Younger: Little rippers with limited skill set/experience, up to a maximum age of 4 years old. No training wheels permitted, must be able to balance under their own power.
  • Examples of recommended bikes include:
    • Electric bikes: OSET 12.5, STACYC 12” and 16” wheel size
    • Gas powered bikes including Yamaha PW50 & TTR50, Honda CRF50, Suzuki DRZ50