It is the intention of NEMA to enable youngsters to take an active part in motorcycling activities on a level with their peers and in which they may be competitive; to encourage responsible, safe and proper use of the motorcycle as a legitimate recreational vehicle; to foster a sense of fair play, communal understanding and sportsmanlike conduct.
No exclusion of events or activities shall be made upon the basis of race, color, creed, sex or national origin. All participants in NEMA activities shall compete under the same rules and the appropriate classes as determined in this rule book. Whether competing or casually riding his/her motorcycle, the NEMA member should always observe proper dress in regard to safety. A clean and properly maintained machine is always a safer machine. By maintaining his/her motorcycle in good state of repair, the NEMA member learns the mechanical hazards that may be avoided, develops a technical understanding of the machine and establishes habits that will make future riding safe and enjoyable, whether it is on the track or on the road. NEMA members should not ride their motorcycle on public streets or thoroughfares open to normal traffic. Though some manufacturers make their products available with street legal equipment, it is the opinion of NEMA that those machines defined for use in NEMA events are not truly road-worthy vehicles.
