1. How much does it cost to race the ECEA Hare Scrambles?

Yearly Application Fee for a Rider Number is $20, $21 (if done online)
DOWNLOAD FORMS here
Day Rider's with another series Transponder will be charged $5 for reflashing.
Day Rider's without a Transponder can rent one for $30 with a $20 refund when returned that day.
Race Fee's vary by club. Expect $35-40 for Adult, $20-$30 for youth/PeeWee, Gate Fees and/or Camping can be $5-$10
AMA Sign Up $39. Local District Series Memberships are available (fee's Vary).

2. Can I sign up for a Rider's Number online?

You can for Yearly Series Number, Day riders must go to event sign up.
ADULT ONLINE APPLICATION YOUTH ONLINE APPLICATION

3. Can I use another series Transponder?

Yes and No
If you have the Black Cylinder Style Transponder then you have a chance it will work. It must be the programmable style (Read/White). Double check at sign up. GNCC and some MX Series Transponders will not work.

4. Is there a charge to re program the transponder?

There is a $5 fee for a non ECEA HS Series rider. If you have paid for the yearly number then there is no charge.
The $5 fee is for anyone who has not paid the $20 for an ECEA Harescramble membership.

5. How long will the transponder last ?

With proper care it should last for years. It is not indestructible but durable.

6. What Happens if I loose my transponder?

If it is lost during the race, yell your number to the backup person or scorekeeper at the scoring lanes. With the proper number identification on the bike it should be easy for the back up person to get your number and enter your position in the event.
You will then be responsible to purchase another unit from scoring. Replacement Transponders are $15

7. What is Tech Inspection all about ?

Each Club will conduct a Tech Inspection.
Tech will have a Transponder reader/display so the rider can check their transponder read- Their race Number is displayed.
A Sound check is to be done by the club per AMA/ECEA rules.
Rider/Bike Number Identification (Number Plates) will be strictly enforced.
The Rider is responsible for being scored.
Proper placement of the Transponder is the riders responsibility.
The Rider must have the proper number plates and background color on the bike. In the event that the rider cannot be identified from the bike's numbers, the rider may loose the lap or face a DSQ.

8. How do you mount the Transponder?

the best place to mount the transponder is to your chest protector with tyraps (tyrap in a cross pattern and finish with racer tape)
You can mount the transponder to the front fender or behind the number plate.
the Transponder must NOT touch any metal on the machine.
It must be mounted Horizontal.

9. Do I have to stop when going through the scoring lanes?

No, But you must SLOW DOWN- Slow Way Down..
Crashing into the Antenna or another rider at scoring is grounds for a DSQ, no exceptions. Race on the track not in the scoring lanes.
There will be two lanes and 2 displays.
The Displays will show your rider number and your place on one line then display a secound line (1sec delay) with your seconds behind.
Details on which lane the rider will take is going to be announced at the event.

10. When Can I sign up for the Event, Is there Online Pre Entry?

Currenty there is no Online Pre Entry but their are plans for the future.
You can sign up at the event. Sign up will be open for rider registration in the order of race day events starting with the PeeWee riders registering first, then Youth, then the Main event.
Registration will close 30 minutes before the start of the event.

11. I am 16 and ride in the Adult classes, which application do I use for a rider number ?

The OnLine and Down Load Applications specify 18 years old for the application.
The best way to do this is fill out the Adult Application either online or by download. You should then download the Minor release form here: MINOR FORM and the Sportsmen Pledge here: PLEDGE then mail those in or drop them off at scoring/sign up (Lisa) .

12. What if I Loose my AMA Card or forget it at home?

If you do not have an AMA Card present at the event You Will Be Responsible to Purchase Another Membership before you can sign up for the event. NO EXCEPTIONS. The AMA will send you an new card and tack on another year to your existing membership.

13. Can my son ride the youth class in the am and then ride the Main ?

Yes, as long as the rider meets the current rules.
The rider will need to register for the Adult series and purchase another number for the class he wishes to ride. Another transponder will be issued or the rider can have his youth Transponder re-Flashed.

Rider Applications for Transponders, Received by 2/22/08, have been mailed to the riders.
Any applications done ONLINE or by MAIL will be processed in the order they are recieved.
Transponders from applications received after 2/22/08 will be available for pick up at the first race.

PLEASE DO NOT MAIL or USE ONLINE FORMS DURING THE WEEK PRIOR TO AN EVENT.
WE WILL NOT BE PROCESSING APPLICATIONS DURING THAT TIME. You will need to apply for your rider number at sign up.



Use the Online Application Today

2008 ECEA HareScramble Application

DOWNLOAD ADULT Application HERE:  barcode_app_08.pdf ( 133.88K ) Number of downloads: 1399


DOWNLOAD YOUTH Application HERE:  08youthapp.pdf ( 353.93K ) Number of downloads: 688


DOWNLOAD ECEA YOUTH PLEDGE:  sportsmanship_pledge.pdf ( 94.26K ) Number of downloads: 318


Process ADULT Application with Paypal / Credit Card CLICK HERE

Process YOUTH Application with Paypal / Credit Card CLICK HERE


AMA DownLoads: (Printing in Color is Required by the AMA)

AMA Adult Release Form "Print and Sign" is to be used at the Event.  OffRoadAdult.pdf ( 681.73K ) Number of downloads: 525

AMA Minor Release Form in 2 Parts, The Parents Release and the Minors.  OffRoadMINOR.pdf ( 356.73K ) Number of downloads: 467



Thanks for being patient. Enjoy the 2008 Season

V.F.T.R. MOONSHINE ENDURO on Sept. 14

PRE-ENTRY DRAWING DEADLINE is Friday Sept. 5

Entry form here:  moonshineentry08.pdf ( 455.07K ) Number of downloads: 60

2008 Scrub Pine Entry Form

Attached is the route sheet for the Rattlesnake Enduro. Print this and make your own roll chart. We will have extra copies available but save yourself some time and get it ready ahead of time.

Hope to see everyone there.