RIDER CLASSIFICATION

The AMA National Hare & Hound series offers a championship class for riders of all ages and skill levels. it is the rider’s responsibility to enter the correct class.

As a National series, the National Advancement System must be used for rider classification advancement. When competing in any event with us, it’s important that riders are contending in a class that meets their appropriate skill level. It is the rider’s responsibility to choose the proper class that is in line with their AMA classification. If this is your first event with us, we have created a Class Reference Guide based on our partner organizations to help you better understand how your local class will fit into the National class structure.

Skill Classification

A rider’s classification is based on their participation and achievements in AMA district-level racing. Riders who have not been previously classified by the AMA will have their classification determined by the event referee and the NHHA.

If you have competed in AMA events, but are unsure of what your official AMA classification is, please visit the AMA Race Center. Here you will enter your last name, select ‘Rider’ from the drop down menu to the right and click ‘Search’. You will then find all previous AMA results, in addition to your rider classification.

Riders found riding out of class will be subject to disqualification, and will lose all series points for the season.

The National Hare & Hound has 4 levels of classification:

National Pro/AA- the top A riders as determined by the NHHA
A- Expert skill level (the highest classification)
B- Intermediate skill level (the classification preceding A)
C- Novice skill level (the classification preceding B)

Series Cross-Reference Guide

We are a series that collaborates with multiple motorcycle clubs, across different states, districts and organizations. To compete in one of our events, riders must register for their appropriate AMA National class. To better understand the Class Reference Guide, please see the tool below to help you make the best decision.

Class Advancement or “Moving Down”

Many of our racers may be “bumped up” locally in the middle of the year, and find themselves wondering if they are allowed to continue competing in the National class that they started in, in the beginning of the season. The answer is typically yes. Per the AMA Rulebook, “Riders advanced by one series and still competing in another series, are permitted to finish out the second series in the class in which they started. Riders must enter their new advanced class in any new meets or series entered after the advancement.”

A rider may advance from one rider classification to the next higher classification based on their RPV (Rider Performance Value). A rider may NOT return to a lower classification without the approval of the AMA. For riders who believe they are “non-competitive” in their assigned class, or feel they have been placed in the incorrect class, may file an official Classification Appeal with the AMA.

Classification Appeal

If you believe you need to appeal your advancement or classification, click here to submit the official AMA form.