The following classes will be run in accordance with the 2025 AMA rulebook and supplemental regulations as appropriate: 

1. Micro Mini: 4-8 years old, 0-50cc, maximum 12" wheels, automatic transmission. 

a. If the machine has a manual transmission, it is acceptable to place the machine in gear at the starting line and remove the shift lever so that it can't be shifted on the hill. 

2. 65: 6-11 years old, 0-65cc 2-stroke and 0-90cc 4-stroke, maximum 14" wheels. 

3. Mini Junior: 7-11 years old, 52cc-85cc 2-stroke and 52cc-125cc 4-stroke, maximum 16" rear and 19" front wheels. 

4. Mini Senior: 12-15 years old, 66cc-85cc 2-stroke and 75cc-125cc 4-stroke, maximum 16" rear and 19" front wheels. 

5. Mini Girls: Female riders 4-15 years old, 0-85cc 2-stroke or 0-125cc 4-stroke, maximum 16" rear and 19" front wheels. 

6. Super Mini: 10-15 years old, 99cc-112cc 2-stroke and 99cc-150cc 4-stroke, minicycles with 16" rear and 19" front wheels. 

7. Open Mini: 10-15 years old, 65cc-112cc 2-stroke and 52cc-150cc 4-stroke, minicycles with Max. 16" rear and Max. 19" front wheels. 

8. 125: 113-125cc motorcycles 

9. 200: 126-200cc 2-stroke and 126-250cc 4-stroke motorcycles 

10. 250: 201-250cc motorcycles 

11. 450: 251-450cc motorcycles 

12. 600: 451-600cc motorcycles 

13. 750: 601-750cc motorcycles 

14. Open: Motorcycles 751cc and larger 

15. Master: Riders at least 40 years old, any size motorcycle 

16. Veteran: Riders at least 50 years old, any size motorcycle 

17. Women: Female riders, 12 years or older on any motorcycle or minicycle with an engine displacment at      least 86cc.        **Must be at least 14 years old to ride a motorcycle larger than 250cc** 

18. 400 Stock: Motorcycles 113-400cc with engines in matching frames and stock wheelbase. 

19. Open Stock: Motorcycles 401cc and larger with engines in matching frames and stock wheelbase.

20. 4-Stroke: 4-stroke motorcycles with engines 113cc-Open.

21. 2-Stroke: 2-stroke motorcycles with engines 113cc-Open.
22. Vintage: 1982 or older motor & frame with a max of 4cylinders.
23. ATV 450: ATVs with engines up to 450cc. **Must be 16 yrs old to ride an ATV**
24. ATV Open: ATVs with engines 451cc and larger. **Must be 16 yrs old to ride an ATV**
25. ATV Senior: Riders at least 40 yrs old, riding any ATV.

26: Verticross: 2 riders complete head to head! 450cc 4-stk & 500cc 2-stk motorcycles {AMA overbore rules apply}

      Format is - Single elimination, fast time = lane choice. **Must be 16 yrs old to run verticross**

 King of the Hill: The top ten fastest times of the weekend, inclusive of ATV classes will compete in a one-run class at the end of the program on Sunday for the King of the Hill championship!

Mini King of the Hill: There will Also be a Youth King of the Hill!!! The 10 Fastest Youth Riders - 2nd Year!

Note: Machines can only be entered one time in a given class - machines may be entered in multiple classes, by the same or different riders, granted that all other class rules are followed. For example; Sven and Lena cannot both ride the same 250cc machine in the 250 class - however, Sven could ride it in the 250 class, and Lena could ride it in the Women's class. All machines must comply with the AMA rulebook & any applicable supplementary regulations, such as use of tethered kill switches and functional brakes. 

Note: A copy of the rider's birth certificate is required for age verification for all youth class riders, please submit with your entry form. If one or both parents will not be attending the event, you are required to have a minor release form filled out and notarized, which must also be submit with your entry form. The minor release form can be found here: 

               Multiple Guardians 2025-Minor-Release.pdf  

              Sole Custody 2025-Minor-Release Form

 Youth class notes: A rider may enter the same machine in multiple classes, if the requirements for each class are met; example, a 7 year-old may enter the same 50cc machine in the Micro Mini and the 65cc classes. The rider must be physically capable and mature enough to control his/her machine at all times, and to ride it safely. This includes stopping, starting, standing still, mounting, dismounting, and putting one or both feet on the ground. The referee has the authority to disqualify a rider who can't safely control his/her machine.   ****Training wheels are not allowed.*****   Any rider that enters any youth class is considered a youth competitor and may enter no more than 3 classes – including any amateur classes that competitor may be eligible for.

  Note: that for the Super Mini class, a machine originally produced as an 85cc class minicycle can be “Modified” to fit the class specification and be legal for this class (for example, take an RM85 and bore/stroke it to 99-112cc, and put big wheels on it)

 Verticross National Championship: Verticross is the newest form of head to head racing to be offered at the Hillclimb Grand Championship! Riders have to compete against each other up a designated course up the hill. Machines must be 450cc 4-stroke or 500cc 2-stroke motorcycles ( ALL AMA engine rules apply) ALL riders Must be 16 yrs. old to compete in Verticross. In verticross, as in motocross, rubbin’ is racin’.Incidental contact is of no consequence. However, if a rider causes a crash, he/she will be disqualified. In such cases, determination of who was at fault is the sole discretion of the acting referee, whose decision is final. Verticross is not a timed event and the finish line referee makes the call on who won each match.

1. In the event of a tie, the match will be run again. The rider with the fastest time in each match will determine lane choice going into his/her next match.
2. A maximum of 3 awards will be presented for verticross.
3. This class will Not count towards a riders 4 class entry limit.
4. Pro license restrictions, applies to verticross as it does to amateur classes.
5.  The Verticross program will run Saturday after the conclusion of amateur classes. Trophies will be awarded Sunday during the awards presentation.

General Event Info:

As we prepare for the 2025 AMA Hillclimb Grand Championship, Please make sure that when you arrive for rider check-in and tech inspection on Friday (which begins at 8:00am), make sure that you have a current AMA card with you.  If you do not have a current AMA card in hand you will be required to purchase an AMA membership at check-in.

Youth Riders – make sure that you also have, in addition to your AMA card, a copy of your birth certificate (a photocopy is fine) to confirm your age for applicable youth classes, as well as your annual minor release card if you have one.  If you don’t have an annual minor release card, the rider’s parents/guardians must fill out a release form at check-in.

As at the 2024 Nationals, we are going to run some classes’ 1^st round on Friday afternoon/evening … so that we can get a head start on the event and finish much earlier on Sunday for folks who have a long drive to get back home. A tentative list of classes is shown below, after we have tabulated all entries, we will have an updated and final list of classes that will run on Friday to be posted around 1st week of July, These classes should be:
 

 
These classes will start at 2:00 on Friday, following the completion of the riders’ meeting which begins at 1:00. That should be a total of about 240 +/- rides done on Friday, which will save a huge amount of time on Sunday, and allow long-distance travelers to get on the road hours earlier than usual.

Saturday will be the “big” day in terms of the number of rides on the hill – the running order for Saturday should be:
 

Sunday classes will be:
 

Note that there is a Mini King of the Hill class, in addition to the regular KOTH.  Each class works the same way – the top ten fastest riders from the qualifying classes get to compete for KOTH at the end of the Sunday program…but as you might guess, the Mini KOTH will be comprised of the top ten fastest riders from all Youth classes, whereas the regular KOTH has riders from all Amateur and ATV classes.  This will be the 2^nd year for this Mini KOTH!!

1. There will be NO late or on-site entries! All entries Must be completed by June 29th, 2025 @ 6pm.   NOTE: Riding order will be determined by a random sort after all entries have been received.
2. If you have any questions, contact Pioneer Motorcycle Club at 740-984-8831 as early as possible.
3. Camping on site is primitive (no hookups) at $40.00 per site for the weekend, opening on Thursday Aug. 7^th, 2025 at Noon. Sites will be Assigned by the size of vehicle and marked for proper social distancing. Please be considerate! (Please let us know if any special conditions need to be considered)
4. Rider check-in & tech inspection begins at 8:00am on Friday 8/7/25 and ends 6:00pm.                There will be No late Tech or Rider Check-in!
5. Mandatory riders meeting 1:00pm Friday Aug. 7^{th for the Classes running on Friday Aug 7th.} 
6. Gates open at 6:00am Sat. & Sun. and Competition begins 8:00am each day.
7. NO Pit vehicles of any type, ATV, Side by Side, M/C!!!
8. Due to safety & Space constraints, large pit vehicles like, golf carts ARE Not ALLOWED unless needed for legitimate mobility concerns.
9. *****NO PIT RIDING*****
10.  All trailers / vehicles must be gone by noon on Monday Aug. 11th^, 2025.
11. Neither PMC nor the landowners are responsible for the security of your person or property while on the event grounds. 
12. Please do not unnecessarily bring pets to the event. If you must bring a pet, it must be leashed at all times, and you are fully responsible for it and its actions. Naturally all service animals are welcome. 
13. All attendees are expected to conduct themselves in environmentally-friendly ways, such as refraining from dumping gas, oil, and antifreeze on the ground.
14. All attendees are expected to clean up after themselves and make use of the trash receptacles provided around the event grounds.
15. No Glass containers! Please use aluminum and/or plastic containers only. 
16. No open fires are allowed - grills may be used so long as they are operated responsibly.
17. If you are riding multiple classes, it is your responsibility to ensure that you and your machines ready to compete at the designated times. If, because of the dual-lane program, you cannot ride in your assigned order in a given class, you will be given a grace period of 5 positions to make your way to the starting line. It is incumbent upon you to make sure you have your machines and whatever necessary assistance from pit crew to make your assigned runs in a timely manner. Rides that are not taken within 5 positions of your assigned order will be forfeited. 
18. On Sunday, all riders who have a reasonable expectation of placing in the top 5 in their class must impound their machines in the impound area immediately after coming down the hill. In the event that the same machine is to be used in a later class, inform the impound staff and obtain their acknowledgement before removing the machine from the impound area for the next class. Any adjustments or repairs to the machine in anticipation of its next class must be performed in the impound area. The machine must be immediately returned to the impound area after riding in that additional class. 
19. All machines must be operated at idle speeds when going to and from the hill. No other riding will be allowed. Helmets MUST be worn at ALL times, NO passengers allowed.
20. In the event that a re-ride is necessary for any reason, the rider and machine must report directly back to the staging area without returning to the pits. No adjustments or modifications can be made to the machine, such as gearing changes, although necessary repairs may be made with the acknowledgement of the event referee. For example; if on the ride for which a re-ride is needed the rider crashed and broke the clutch lever, the clutch lever may be replaced before the re-ride is taken. Any such repairs must be completed in the staging area under the supervision of the event referee and/or PMC staff. 
21. Riders are required to be wearing appropriate protective riding gear, as specified in the AMA rulebook / supplemental regulations. 
22. Riders have 2 minutes to make their attempt on the hill after being directed into the starting area by the referee. In the event that there is a delay in the program greater than those 2 minutes, such as an injured rider needing assistance off the hill, the rider must be ready to make his/her attempt immediately after the hill is declared clear by the referee. If an issue arises at the line that would prevent the rider from making an attempt on the hill, the rider will be asked to move their machine back into the staging area and will be given 15 minutes to fix the issue and return to the starting line. If the 15 minutes expire and the rider is not able to make their attempt, that attempt is forfeited. 
23. Note: Current AMA pro license holders are ineligible to compete in amateur championship events. Former AMA pro license holders must wait 1 year for eligibility to reinstate.
24. On line registration:  https://pioneermotorcycleclub.redpodium.com/2025-ama-hillclimb-grand-championship

 Pioneer Motorcycle Club Contact information:

Les Wolfe: [email protected] 740-984-8831 (leave message) or 740-350-6454

Ethan Wolfe: [email protected]   740-350-4946

Jared Stark: [email protected]  740-629-0100

Pioneer Motorcycle Club -  website: http://www.pioneermotorcycleclub.com/  

Pioneer Email: [email protected]

    Note: Riding order will be determined by a random sort after all entries have been received.

    AMA website: www.AmericanMotorcyclist.com          

    AMA Rulebook: AMA 2025 Racing Rule Book link  

    AMA Adult Release: 2025 AMA Adult release Form

Area Hotel & Motel List

                                           Mention Pioneer Motorcycle Club for a group rate.

Baymont Inn                    701 Pike Street   Marietta, Ohio 45750         740-374-9660                Group Rate

Quality Inn                 44266 Fairground Rd. Caldwell, Oh 43724        740-732-4200                Group Rate

Comfort Suites          202 Cherry Tree Ln.  Marietta, Ohio 45750         740-376-1600              Group Rate

Wingate by Wyndham      700 Pike Street  Marietta, Ohio 45750     740-538-0866                 Group Rate          

Fairfield Inn                200 Cherry Tree Ln.  Marietta, Ohio 45750       740-374-3000                 Single - $          

Hampton Inn                     508 Pike Street   Marietta, Ohio 45750         740-373-5353               Single - $

Holiday Inn Express          970 Pike Street  Marietta, Ohio 45750          740-760-1515               Single - $

Lakeside Motel                 18850 St. Rte.60   Beverly, Ohio 45715         740-984-2354             Single - $87.00 

Microtel                             506 Pike Street   Marietta, Ohio 45750          740-373-7373               Single - $

Red Roof Inn                    702 Pike Street   Marietta, Ohio 45750           740-336-7866               AMA Rates

Super  8                           46 Acme St. Wash. Centre Marietta, Oh          740-374-8888               Single - $