WHAT’S NEW? BOD MEETING MINUTES - 7/24/21 New Business:
Rule Book change as follows:
1. George Tolsen has a proposal for BOD to approve paying enduro score keeper $1 per FTR rider on estimate $800 per year. Current head tax was at $5 for out of state enduros and $7 for instate enduros, which will now be increased to $6 out of state and $8 in state. Motion to approve George Tolsen, 2nd Randy Faul. Unanimously approved.
(Sections L-8 and L-9 to be modified):
2. Randy Faul has proposed an increase in head tax by one dollar per rider to create a scholarship fund. Also to increase from $4 to $5 per rider to update, maintain, repair, and to staff the electronic scoring and sign-up equipment and the radio communication system. Motion Randy Faul, 2nd Pete Rose. Unanimously approved.
L. Competition Apparel and Equipment
3. Donny has presented a proposal to purchase waterproof radios and mics (ip67 radios with earbuds $100 each with 15 sec cut off) $5,000 purchase cap. Motion Donnie, 2nd Randy. 4. Tim Nordle gave an update on the new moto tally scoring, registration, and transponder system. 5. Update from Dan on the 35 ft cable operated antenna for sign up trailer. Cap at $6,000 purchase price. Motion by Randy Faul, 2nd Kelsey Saltar. Unanimously approved. 6. As discussed in the EC meeting, we have decided to eliminate tech inspection and spark arrestors.
Full meeting notes available on FTR website
Chapter III General Rules …….
……….. 8. (Deleted): Spark arrestors are mandatory on all ICE competition vehicles in the Hare Scrambles and Enduro series. Vehicles competing in the Peewee classes shall be exempt from this requirement. The spark arrestor must be approved by the USFS. A rod test may be performed to verify the presence of the spark arrestor. (Add): USFS-approved Spark Arrestors may be required on competition vehicles for specific events by individual Clubs, Promoters, Land-Owners, or Government Agencies, and public notice of any such requirement shall be posted on the official FTR website at least 30 days prior to the event. For example, Enduros on public land require a Spark Arrestor. Race vehicles will be inspected for compliance prior to the start of such events. 9. (Deleted): All race vehicles must pass Official FTR inspection for rule compliance [Tech Inspection] prior to participating in any FTRevent including practice. Any rider racing a vehicle that has not passed Tech inspection for the event will be subject to disqualification [DQ]. 10. Utility Quad – Any quad manufactured with racks and four-wheel drive is required to compete in the Utility Quad class.
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