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Anybody else been forced to move from B to A before they were ready? The rider I've been helping this year, who is only 16, is being moved up from B to A by AMA. We only really starting hitting AMA races this year. Had several wins and top 3 finishes, but we are just getting ready to head for Texas Winter Series and I really don't feel he is ready for A class, both mentally and financially. That's a big leap. Anybody have success getting AMA to put him back with a protest? Have any good tips or arguments to use that might help me out?
Oh, his RPV was listed as 16.29 for 2012.
Oh, his RPV was listed as 16.29 for 2012.
We are not ready for it. period.
Cole should be a top 5 rider every stop this winter. He needs to run thru the B class this year, qualify for LL and finish top 5 there. Then I can see a move up the ladder.
Number of Riders
Position 5-14 15-24 25+
1 18 25 30
2 16 20 25
3 12 18 21
4 9 16 18
5 6 14 16
6 5 12 15
7 4 11 14
8 3 10 13
9 2 9 12
10 1 8 11
11 7 10
12 6 9
13 5 8
14 4 7
15 3 6
16 2 5
17 1 4
18 3
19 2
20
This is the AMA points breakdown, how come some tracks don't follow it????
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Points should be paid as per AMAs point schedule. If individual tracks change it, it causes all kinds of trouble. Not sure why they would change it anyway, it's must easier to follow the guide lines.
Is he being forced up by a point system that's applied to everyone?
I know how you feel though because my son is in B and has only raced 3 races in B and we dont want to move up yet. I would like him to be able to race the top B class guys before throwing him in with the big dogs.
Good luck!
Take it as a challenge and an opportunity. If you dwell on the fact that he's not ready for the A class, he will struggle with his confidence. Look at it as a positive and he'll shine! Racing with faster riders make you faster. Many riders who sandbag never get any faster because they are never chasing anyone faster.
http://www.vitalmx.com/forums/Moto-Related,20/AMAs-New-Advancement-Prog…
Riders under 16 can't be "forced" up to the A class. If he's 16 you may be able to get something accomplished between your local district and the AMA.
The AMA advancement system is starting work well, and find the riders that do a lot of traveling with good results. In the past not everyone sent results into the AMA. Now the network is becoming more consistent.
If you don't want your rider moving up too soon, you need to know the rules and where to go... It's getting harder to fly in under the radar than it use to be.
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It's a tough game.
ARENA CROSS
Class Points Races
Youth Advancement (12-16) 18 1
250 B 18 1
MOTOCROSS
Class Points Races
Open B 86 5
Youth Advancement (12-16) 50 6
250 B 96 6
Non-advancement points class - Open/Amateur/Youth 0 3
2012 RPV by class
Class Points Races RPV
250 B 114 7 16.29
"but I would like for him to have a shot at some glory in the B class before we move to A."
I think a lot of folks think they shouldn't be moved up unless they are going to win races at the next step right away. That's how the top B class riders end up being faster than most of the A field....
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