There wll be NO Advancements Points Assigned for classes with only 3 entries.  Also, no Advancement Points are assigned for classes that are not designated skill level classes (B=Intermediate, C=Novices, etc.)

T.A.P.S. is the grading of riders based on "performance",  NOT "time".  Time is no longer considered when placing riders according to performance.  A rider should not be advanced based on how long he / she has been riding / racing, especially if their ability is not that of the next higher class.  We want riders placed where they are most competitive.  This applies to all riders participating in Texas meets.  Even if you don't live here, if you are normally participating in Texas meets, APs are being kept on you. 

APs are earned at ANY event in TX, regardless of district or sanction body.  The only two events in TX that do not figure into the equation are the Annual Lake Whitney MX Spring Classic and the GNC Final at Oakhill MX.  These are national events.  A fair assessment cannot be made with hundreds of out of state and international participants.

Series Points and Advancement Points are not the same.  Riding an event generates an advancement evaluation called a RPV (Rider Performance Value) that reflects his / her successful participation (performance), rather than how many events he / she has ridden.  A rider should not, and will not, be promoted just because he / she rode a lot of events, and by default accumulated more SERIES points.  The more events used to calculate the RPV, the "truer" the score.

A Rider Performance Value (RPV) is calculated by the total number of advancement points accumulated in a season, and then divided by the total number of class entries in which APs were earned.

The displacement of the machine is not taken into consideration.  APs are earned per rider / per skill level.  To be considered for advancement, a rider must have a minimum of six (6) points paying finishes within his / her skill level.  "Open" skill classes are not considered for evaluation purposes at this time.

For 2009, our season in TX runs from November 16th, 2007 through November 15th, 2008 for consideration the following year of 2009.  Riders will be advanced at the end of each season, effective December 1st. 

APs are not carried forward to the next season ...  APs are calculated for the current season only.  "D" riders advancing at anytime will earn APs in the next higher class (either age group or classification) for the current season. 

Rider must compete in the highest level ever classified or ridden with any track, club or organization.  No rider shall voluntarily revert back to a lower classification, or ride a lower class than defined by their RPV at any time, even after a leave of absence from the sport.  Example:  If you quit the sport a couple years ago (or even ten years ago), and you were classified or had ridden the "B" or intermediate class, you cannot come back into the sport in the "C" class or lower.  You must file a petition to be reverted, or risk disqualification and penalties.  Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action.

If you are a "B" rider, age 15 on January 1st, turn 16 on January 2nd, you are considered to be 15 all season.  T.A.P.S. will not promote 12 -15 year olds to "A" regardless of RPV.  You may advance on your own ability / competence.

A "C" rider that is not advanced in 2009, is classified as a "C" rider for the entire 2009 season, unless it is determined the rider is not legal for that class ... the same applies to the "B" class.    Depending on RPV, that same rider, may or may not be advanced in 2009 for the 2010 season.  Again, "TIME" is not a factor for any "B", "C", or "D" classes.  Some riders may never advance, if their skills or ability do not improve.

50-65cc riders advancing to 80cc machines that normally finish in the lower 30% of the smaller bike class, and/or normally have non points paying finishes (using the scale for advancement of other riders), MAY be legal to ride the D class ... this does not define that you ARE legal.  Each rider will be considered on a case by case basis.  This rule MAY be applied on a case by case basis to those 80cc riders advancing to big bikes who have not "pointed out" of the D class.  All rules and guidelines set forth in T.A.P.S. will be taken into consideration by a race committee for appeals.

Except 12-15 year olds and VET (25+), ... all "B" riders carrying a RPV of 15 or higher at the end of the season will be advanced to the "A" class.  Most tracks in TX run and score "A" and Pro riders together, and is usually a money paying class.  "A" riders not competing for money may still be eligible for series overall awards.  Individual promoters have the option to award "A" riders not competing for money with trophy or certificates at individual meets.  "A" riders not competing for money are still legal at most events to run the "open amateur" classes. 

“A” – “Expert” Riders --   Based on AMA rules and various track rules any rider who lines up on the line to compete in a money paying class, is no longer considered an "amateur"... whether money was earned or not.  Again, this will vary by track.  Some tracks may still allow you to run open classes ... some may not permit you to run in an open class, as it may be defined by their rules as amateur open, or amateurs only.  Please read all rules pertaining to any class you enter at any track.  Riders are responsible to be competing in classes they are legal for.

All "PLUS" (25 yrs & Up) "C" and "B" riders earning a RPV of 12.5 or higher in the "plus" classes at the end of the season will be advanced to the next higher classification.  APs earned  for participation in the 250-MX Lites or 450-Motocross  skill level class will not be combined with your "plus" participation to determine your RPV.  If you are advanced in either, it will apply to both.

All 250-MX Lites, 450-Motocross classes”  "C" riders carrying an RPV of 11.5 or greater at the end of the season will be advanced to the "B" class.  This applies to SR mini bike riders as stated below.

Please take note to avoid being DQ'd:   No rider is to be classifed as a "C" rider if that rider has ever been classified as an "A" or "B" rider. ...OR ... that rider has qualified at the "regional" level for the AMA Amateur Nationals in any previous year in any class. ... OR ... that rider is receiving, or has ever received, any type of OEM factory support in any class. 

Minibike riders advancing to bigger bikes:   TIME will never be a factor when determining the classification of a rider.  Advancement is strictly based on performance.  Although T.A.P.S. does not display advancement points for JR minibike riders, we DO have the records.  Most events do not offer D (beginner) skill level classes for 50-65cc riders, therefore, it is by circumstance, and not by choice, that these riders are riding age groups commonly referred to, practiced and accepted as, the next level UP from beginner.  Hence: you cannot be both a D rider and age group rider, unless OPEN skill is clearly defined.  No rider is to be penalized with permanent advancement, when the option to ride the lower class is not an option.  Many of these riders have not acquired the skills that are necessary to be competitive in the 85cc age groups.