Welcome to the exciting sport of motocross!
This is a good starting point to inform you on what getting started looks like.
Motocross is a fun and exciting sport. Competitive racing teaches discipline, goal setting and the importance of preparation. Unlike team sports, motocross teaches you personal responsibility. Each rider determines how far to push themselves. Remember, time and practice improve your riding. Never ride beyond your ability. The most important thing is to be safe and have fun!
Getting started
Non Negotiable Safety Gear
- Helmet – Full Face Dot & Snell approved. The helmet should be snug, but not uncomfortable.
- Goggles – Should always be worn, Extra lens and tear offs should be with you at each race.
- Clothing – Motocross Pants, Jersey, Gloves.
- Protection – Motocross Boots
Optional but highly recommended
Long Socks, Neck Brace, Kidney Belt, Chest Protector.
Note* Not only do you need to be in working order, your bike must be up to a good safety standard in order to race. See Below for a list of our classes with the corresponding types of bikes.
Sign Up
Online Registration is where your Rider Entry fees, Race fees, and Transponder Rentals are.
NOTE* Only riders get wristbands with race entry, Family and Friends MUST pay admission upon arrival.
Pre-race warm up is a SEPARATE Registration. You are responsible for being on time to your corresponding class. At registration you can make a note of each class time.
Camping can be paid for at the gate upon entry, it is first come first serve.
Additional spectators alongside the Rider MUST pay for admission.
Riders will be put into classes determined by age, bike size and experience.
Rider’s Meeting
Rider Meetings are MANDATORY. All riders gather to go over the rules, meaning of the flags, address any issues with the track and determine race order. For meeting times, see “All you need to know” for updated info on each round.
Flags
Yellow – BE AWARE – There is a problem on the track. Slow down and take direction from flaggers. No Passing or doubling is allowed until passed the incident
White – ONE MORE LAP – left in the race
Red – THE RACE MUST BE RESTARTED. All riders return to original starting position unless 75% of the race is complete.
Blue – LEADERS ARE COMING BEHIND YOU (lapping you), slow down and let them pass. This is used more in the pro class.
Red Cross – PARAMEDICS are on the track no passing or doubling until passed the accident. Be super careful when you see this flag.
Checkered – END OF THE RACE
Practice
All riders must push their bikes to the designated warm up zone before entering the staging area for practice and races.
Warm up
Riders get familiar with the track. At practice you can try different lines and know what to expect during the race. Be sure to hold your line and not zig zag.
Bike Down
If you go down during the race, and you are not hurt, try to get you and your bike out of the way of the other riders before starting your bike. Flaggers will warn other riders to slow down – but BE AWARE.
ARENACROSS
Qualifiers
- This determines gate pick and narrows the field down to a full gate.
- If there are more riders than gates, the fastest riders will move up to the main event and the rest to a B main event.
- Example: Top five in qualifiers will go to the main event, remaining riders to go last chance qualifier (LCQ). LCQ’s are for pros only.
Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ) – ARENACROSS ONLY
Top 2 (or 4) – TBD – go to the main event
Results and Schedules
Results will be posted after your qualifier. It is the rider’s responsibility to check the postings and schedule on the board near the office area. If there are any concerns, please see the office staff.
Awards
During Arenacross the schedule is too tight to have actual award ceremonies. Trophies are located in the office area, where staff is there to assist.
We hope the above information helps. If you have any furthers questions, or concerns, please do not hesitate to come to the office for assistance.
