SMOODY here.... I have some more information on the ISDE Qualifications per Hugh Fleming at AMA.
1 - How will AMA chose the top three women riders?
1. AMA will choose the 3 top scoring Women (as long as there are at least
three at each Qualifier) by their best scores from either Idaho or Ohio or some
combination of both. The method for scoring riders is noted on our "Go Race"
web site under ISDE Qualifying.
2 - Best two day scores out of all four days (Ohio and Idaho)?
2. Best two days of scores either from one weekend or both weekends. For
example, you could have a good Day One in Ohio and then DNF Day Two and go to
Idaho and get a good Day Two and we will try to count your Ohio Day One and
Idaho Day Two.
3 - On Web page, it was discussed the series would be regional, how will
they choose? For All Classes?
3. Regions don't matter. If you happen to ride both Idaho and Ohio and
score equally as well, we will count your scores from your "home" region as
determined by your mailing address on the AMA membership files.
- Can you define what is the Trophy and Junior Trophy Teams? Who are
they,what are the qualifications?
4. World Trophy Team members will be selected by ISDE Board of Directors.
They are supposedly going to be the very best six riders, including the best
supported riders that we can compile. Four Junior World members are the best
enduro riders who are 23 years and younger. They will also be selected by the
Board.
Then the top 2 class winners of the 5 classes will automatically go. Is
that regional or out of four races?
5. The top 2 class winners as determined by all four days of scores will
be in an automatic position to be placed on the team.
Then the next 30 riders will be the top down for all LOI contenders?
Including the top three Senior riders.
6. We hope to take in the neighborhood of 40-43 total Team USA members,
including the Seniors and Women.
END AMA Information
SMOODY Says....
With the above said, I will again encourage all women riders at any level to enter the two known Qualifiers in Ohio and Idaho if at all possible. We really need to show support, whether you think you can go to France or not. As for the team, I am looking for the three best, toughest, most capable riders out there to represent our country. God willing and Murphy on hold, I will be one of them. Trialwench is right about the publicity. I sugget we all put our collective heads together and really push this thing. Only through good PR coverage will other girls up and coming believe they too can ride and win!
More to come...SM