A Pro—preparatory Pro level.

AA Pro—highest level of Professional competition.

amateur—any non-Pro rider.

BMX-abbreviation for bicycle motocross. BMX indicates a style of bike and kind of race or competition.

bonus points—district points available at national events from quarter, semi and main events.

brakes-any bicycle braking system which works by opening and closing two brake shoes on the tire's rim in a clamping motion, like jaws.

case-coming up short on a jump and the back wheel of the bike hits the peak of the landing.

class bicycle-a bike with 20" wheels.

classification—skill level at which a rider competes.

Cruiser—any bicycle with at least 24” wheel diameters.

disqualify—to officially move a rider to last as a result of any rule infraction.

district—geographic region where riders reside and compete locally for ranking.

district points—earned at all ABA races with the purpose of ranking riders in each district.

DNR—designation on a moto sheet that a rider “did not race” in any particular event.

DNS—designation on a moto sheet that a rider “did not start” in any particular moto or main.

earned number—the ranking within a given class and/or district at the end of the points season.

entry fee—paid to register for any ABA sanctioned race.

Expert—highest level of amateur competition.

finish points—district or national points earned for respective finishes in any main event.

foul—any flagrant or malicious move during competition resulting in a disqualification.

Girl Cruiser—girl racers competing on cruiser bicycles.

Girl Pro – girl racer who competes in the ABA PRO proficiency

ghost rider—any rider fraudulently signed up to satisfy requirements in forming classes.

Grand Nationals or Grands—Finale to the national series held every year on Thanksgiving weekend. The "super bowl" of all races. This biggest and greatest race on earth. Oklahoma is very fortunate to host this race every in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

helmet—important item necessary for head protection.

Intermediate—skill level for riders with limited experience and ability.

lane—position 1 thru 8 on the starting gate.

local race—any single points race at any ABA sanctioned track.

main event—final class race, after all qualifying has taken place, to determine class placing.

membership receipt—returned portion of a membership form providing proof of membership.

Mixed Open—an open class that will consist of only Novice, Intermediate and Girl riders.

moto—a). one complete round of qualifiers. b). any rider’s specific race.

moto board-a place where the moto's are posted before each race.

moto sheet—paperwork displaying the day’s races in moto number order.

multi-point race—any race offering more than single district points.

national age group standing—national points ranking by a specific age only.

national event—any race offering national points.

national points—earned at nationals towards national rankings in age and overall categories.

Novice—new rider to the sport.

Novice Girl—new female rider to the sport.

number plate—displays riders earned or temporary number for identification purposes.

one hundred percent payback—all entry fee money paid back to the Pro class as prize money.

Open—non-points class available to any rider regardless of amateur skill level.

out of class—any rider not competing in his/her correct class.

overall national standing—national points ranking of all ages together.

Pro-Am Open—an open class combining Pro riders and amateurs.

Pro Cruiser—A & AA Pro category with riders competing on cruisers.

Pro— male racer who competes in the ABA PRO proficiency.

pro purse—Pro prize money for the day.

protest—complaint lodged with any official regarding an alleged infraction in a specific race.

qualifying system—the method by which riders are transferred from motos into the main event.

quarter main—an additional qualifying race for classes with multiple groups.

reclassification—moving a rider back in classification.

Redline Cup-is a 10-month BMX racing Series sanctioned by the ABA. The Series involves 49+ Qualifier races and three regional REDLINE CUP® FINALS. It is at these three Finals--held in the East, Central and West; where a rider can become Redline Cup® No.1 by winning his or her main event. But before heading to the Redline Cup® BMXers must first qualify for the Finals, to be invited to the Finals. All a rider needs to do to get an invite is make his or her main event at one of the many Redline Cup® Qualifiers. Sponsored by Redline Bikes.

sandbagging—any Novice or Intermediate rider judged to have intentionally avoided getting a win towards advancement.

saver Stamps—alternative track award having cash value towards items at redemption centers.

semi main—an additional qualifying race for classes with multiple groups. (Follows quarters.)

serial number—located at the bottom left of a membership card and is that riders official ABA identification.

single points race—a racing event that you earn single points in the main event.

staging area—where motos (races) are called to the starting hill.

starting gate—platformed area with a hinged portion. This is where each race commences.

State Championship Race (SCR)—formerly known as state championship qualifier (SCQ). Required event within each State Championship Series.

state points—points earned towards an overall state championship series title.

team—any number of riders with a sponsor or title name.

team roster—listing of team members.

team sheet—the official entry and record keeping form for a particular event.

total points race—Olympic system of competition. Only has 3 riders, each 3 riders race 1st and 2nd round.  All 3 riders race the main event. The rider with the lowest points out of all 2 rounds & main event wins. 1st place 1 point, 2nd place 2 points, & 3rd place 3points.

track operator—a person who runs and maintains all aspects of a BMX track. This is a volunteer position and receives no pay, does this to help the kids and parents who love BMX. Thanks to all track operators in BMX!

two moto transfer system—when the third round of motos is canceled and the number of qualifiers from that round are combined and transferred with those of the second round.

video scoring—a video camera system with review capabilities used strictly as a backup to the official scoring crew. You may see this in use at National's.

volunteer-a VERY special person who voluntarily undertakes or expresses a willingness to undertake help for the track and riders . THANK YOU TO ALL VOLUNTEERS WITHOUT YOU THERE WOULD BE NO LOCAL BMX TRACKS.

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