1. 2017 MOTOCROSS COMMISSION SEMINAR
Results

2. Results 2
The rule
The winner of a race is the rider who crosses the finish line first
The riders who follow the winner will then be stopped when crossing the finishing line
Riders will be classified in order of finish and number of laps completed
(all riders finishing on the same lap as the winner will be classified in the order they cross the finish line, followed by riders with one less lap, then two laps and so on)

3. Results 3 Interpretation of the rule 7 Laps Lap 1 Lap 2 Lap 3 Lap 4
START
FINISH
7 Laps
Not see race as 7 laps
See race as one straight line
Lap 1
Lap 2
Lap 3
Lap 4
Lap 5
Lap 6
Lap 7
START
FINISH

4. Results 4 Interpretation of the rule Riders will be classified
in order of finish and number of laps completed
Riders in same lap as winner, in the order they cross the finish
Then the riders with one lap less, two laps less, etc.
Lap 1
Lap 2
Lap 3
Lap 4
Lap 5
Lap 6
Lap 7
START
FINISH
Lap 1
Lap 2
Lap 3
Lap 4
Lap 5
Lap 6
START
FINISH
The perfect example, all riders finish

5. Results 5 The rule When crossing control lines,
a rider shall always be in contact with his motocycle

6. Resultats 6
Interpretation of the rule

7. Results 7 Question
And what are the consequences for this unlucky rider?
The lap will not be counted
In his results since he was not in contact with his motorcycle when crossing the control lines

8. + Breakdowns = DNF Results 8 + Crashes (Did not Finish)
Racing is eventful
DNF (Did not finish) / Did not cross the finish line
= DNF
(Did not Finish)

9. Results 9 The rule Riders must cross the finish line within 5 minutes
of the arrival of the winner
Riders have 5 minutes to complete the lap
or it will not be counted in their results

10. Results 10 Interpretation of the rule
Rider “A” crashes in lap 7 and does not cross the finish line
within 5 minutes of the arrival of the winner
Rider “A”’s lap number 7 is not counted
Rider “A” will be placed in the results
with the riders who did 6 laps, according to his time
Lap 1
Lap 2
Lap 3
Lap 4
Lap 5
Lap 6
START
Lap 7
FINISH
FINISH
Lap 1
Lap 2
Lap 3
Lap 4
Lap 5
Lap 6
START
FINISH
Remember the rule: riders must cross the finish lien within 5 minutes of the arrival of the winner
Example 2: A rider crashes/has a mechanical breakdown in the last lap and does not cross the finish line within 5 minutes of the arrival of the winner
That means that if rider A crashes in the last lap and does not cross the finish line,
he will be classified with 6 laps run and
be classified with the riders who have also run 6 laps, according to his time

11. Results 11 Interpretation of the rule
Rider “A” had a breakdown in lap 7 and did not cross the finish line
Rider “B”, who was lapped, crossed the finish line
Rider “A” / 6 laps completed / time
Rider “B”/ 6 laps completed / time
Lap 1
Lap 2
Lap 3
Lap 4
Lap 5
Lap 6
Lap 7
START
FINISH
FINISH
Lap 1
Lap 2
Lap 3
Lap 4
Lap 5
Lap 6
START
FINISH
That means that if rider A crashes in the last lap and does not cross the finish line,
he will be classified with 6 laps run and
be classified with the riders who have also run 6 laps
And according to his time A will be classified ahead of C

12. Results 12 Question
What if… several riders do not cross the finish line within 5 minutes after the arrival of the winner?

13. Results 13 The rule The procedure
to determine the classification in the results
of riders who do not complete the lap
within 5 minutes after the arrival of the winner
will be
according to the number of laps completed,
and in the event of a tie,
according to their finishing order at the end of the preceding lap

14. Results 14 Interpretation of the rule
If 2 or more riders do not cross the finish line within 5 minutes
after the arrival of the winner and have the same number of laps
Rider “Y” / Lap 6 / position 21
Rider “Z” / Lap 6 / position 22
Lap 1
Lap 2
Lap 3
Lap 4
Lap 5
Lap 6
Lap 7
START
FINISH
FINISH
Lap 1
Lap 2
Lap 3
Lap 4
Lap 5
Lap 6
Lap 7
START
FINISH
Two riders collide and in lap 7, they are transported to the medical centre and do not cross the finish line within 5 minutes
Y was in position 21, Z in 22
Logically Y will be placed in the results in front of Z

15. Results 15 The rule If the chequered flag
is mistakenly displayed later than the official time/distance,
the finishing order shall be determined
by the running order at the official time/distance

16. Results 16 Interpretation of the rule
The chequered flag is mistakenly being displayed
later than the official time/distance
Official time/distance is 5 laps; chequered flag at the end of lap 6
The finishing order shall be determined by the running order
at the official time/distance = Lap 5
Lap 1
Lap 2
Lap 3
Lap 4
Lap 5
Lap 6
START
FINISH
FLAG
Lap 1
Lap 2
Lap 3
Lap 4
Lap 5
Lap 6
START
FINISH
FLAG
WE DO NOT COUNT THE EXTRA LAP

17. Results 17 The rule Under any other circumstances,
such as mistaken display of the chequered flag
before the official time/distance,
the finishing order shall be determined
by the running order at the time the chequered flag is displayed

18. Results 18 Interpretation of the rule
The chequered flag is mistakenly being displayed
before the official time/distance
Official time/distance is 6 laps; chequered flag at the end of lap 5
The finishing order shall be determined by the running order
at the time the chequered flag has been displayed = Lap 5
Lap 1
Lap 2
Lap 3
Lap 4
Lap 5
Lap 6
START
FLAG
FINISH
Lap 1
Lap 2
Lap 3
Lap 4
Lap 5
Lap 6
START
FLAG
FINISH
Explain with concrete example

19. Results 19
The rule
If the Qualifying Race / Race is stopped after the minimum required time has elapsed / distance has been run, then the Qualifying Race / Race will be considered complete
The riders’ placings will be at the end of the lap preceding and the stopping of the Qualifying Race / Race
Full Championship points shall be awarded (in case of a Race awarding FIM Championship/Prize points)

20. Results 20 Interpretation of the rule
The red flag is been displayed before the official time/distance,
but after the minimum required time/distance has elapsed/been run
Official time/distance is 7 laps; the minimum required 4 laps;
the red flag is displayed during lap 6
The finishing order shall be the running order at the end of the lap
preceding the stopping of the Race = Lap 5
Lap 1
Lap 2
Lap 3
Lap 4
Lap 5
Lap 6
Lap 7
START
FINISH
Lap 1
Lap 2
Lap 3
Lap 4
Lap 5
Lap 6
Lap 7
START
FINISH
Explain with concrete example

21. Results 21
Points scale
All Individual FIM Championships & Prize Events
Individual means except Nations events, FreeStyle and Supercross

22. Results 22 Event results All FIM Championships & Prize Events
The winner of the event is the rider who has obtained the most points; the runner-up will be the rider who has obtained the second best number of points, and so on, irrespective of the number of races they have finished
The overall results will be completed with those riders who did not score any points by adding their positions of Race 1 and Race 2
If a tie exists, the points in the Race 2 will determine the order of placing of those riders who scored points (position scored for the riders who did not score any points)
Except Nations events, FreeStyle and Supercross
Tie: Best number of points / best result in Race 2

23. Results 23 Championship results / Riders
All FIM Championships & Prize Events
The winner of the FIM World Championship/Prize Event is the rider who has obtained the most points from all the Races counting towards the FIM Championship/Prize Event
Points standings of the first event = event overall standings
As of the second event: according to the total number of points scored in all the Races
If a tie exists, the number of better placings will determine the order of placing in the provisional/final standings (If a tie still exists, the points scored in the last Race, last but one Race, and so on)
Except FreeStyle (drop the worst result)

24. Results 24 Championship results / Sidecars Drivers
The winner of the Championship is the sidecar driver who has obtained the most points from all the races, irrespective of the number of races it completed
In case of ties, the number of better placings will be taken into account
If a tie still exists, the passenger scored in the last race will determine the order of placing in the final standings
Basically the same but some particularties

25. Results 25 Championship results / Sidecars Passengers
The passenger who will receive the awards will be the one who has gained the most points with the driver
In case of ties, the number of better placings of the passenger with the respective driver will be taken into account
If a tie still exists, the passenger with whom the rider last gained points will be placed first and receive the awards
Basically the same but some particularties

26. Results 26 Championship results / Manufacturers
All FIM Championships & Prize Events
The winner of the FIM Manufacturers World Championship is the Manufacturer who has obtained the most points from all the Races counting towards the FIM Championship/Prize Event
Only the highest placed motorcycle of each Manufacturer will gain points, according to its position in the Race
The same principles as for the riders apply for the Manufacturers (Provisional & final standings, in case of ties)
In case a driver participates on different motorcycles (makes), it is the make of the motorcycle with which he has obtained the most points that will appear next to his name in the final results
Except FreeStyle (all but one Race)

27. Results 27 Publication of the results
All FIM Championships & Prize Events
The results must include (1/3):
FIM, FMNR, Organiser/Moto Club and Championship logos
Title of the event
IMN Number
Date and venue of the event
Class
The name of the Clerk of the Course
The name of the FIM Delegate/Jury President
Except FreeStyle and Supercross

28. Results 28 Publication of the results
All FIM Championships & Prize Events
The results must include (2/3):
Position, number, name and first name of the riders/passengers
Nationality of rider and passenger
FMN of rider and passenger
Motorcycle of the rider
Team of the rider (if FIM Team licence)
Tyre brand of the rider (if FIM Tyre Manufacturer licence)

29. Results 29 Publication of the results
All FIM Championships & Prize Events
The results must include (3/3):
The number of laps and times of all riders
The number of classified riders
The winner’s average speed over the whole race
The name of the rider making the best lap in the race his time and average speed

30. Results 30 Publication of the results
All FIM Championships & Prize Events
The results:
Must be published asap
Must mention the time of publication
Must be approved by the Race Direction/International Jury
Must be signed by the Clerk of the Course
Must then be signed by the FIM Delegate/Jury President
and added to his report

31. Results 31 FIM Championships & Prizes with a Promotor
When the results have been approved / day of the event:
MXGP-MX2-MXN-WMX-JMX-VMX-SNX
YouthStream will generate a results file to the FIM via FTP
SM-SMN
B-Prom will generate a results file to the FIM via FTP
AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship
AMA will generate a results file to the FIM via FTP

32. Results 32 FIM Championships & Prizes without Promotor Sidecar
Before the event:
FMNR must request a pass word access to the FIM
FMNR must download Excel results template
FMNR timekeeping crew must respect template
(no modification)
When the results have been approved / day of the event:
FMNR timekeeping crew must upload the results file

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