Motocross Track Construction - How To

The best way to begin motocross track construction is to simply peg out and ride over the property using the natural flow of the land to find the best possible route.

Many people ask for motocross track blueprints not realizing that each track should be unique to the size and shape of the land, and the skill level of the riders using it.

To construct the track you will need something bigger than a garden spade... but you don't need to hire a 20 ton digger to shape up your parents backyard either.

Bobcats are amazing machines. They won't cost you an arm or leg to hire and they are quick and versatile. It is amazing how much dirt you can move in a day on one of these puppies if you know what you're doing! But, if you don't want to fork out the cash to hire something, and you have access to a mates tractor with a front end loader, that will work too.

Get creative. Search for rolling hill tops that can be turned into large table-top styled jumps simply by shaping up the face of it. Maybe you can push a heap of dirt together near the bottom of a hill to create a step-up...

Step-ups can be easy to make using a hill or bank.

Use hillsides as the base for berms. This will save you a lot of time and effort in the bobcat!

Try to shape the track with a natural flow. Also, you may need to put in more corners than you think to lower your speed down before jumps. You don't want to be hitting jumps after a 100m long straight in 5th gear power band. And if you are having to brake hard before a jump, you've designed it incorrectly.

Another thing to consider during motocross track construction is drainage. Remember that any low lying area of land, e.g. dips, valleys, bottom of hills and even berm sections will probably fill with water and turn to swamp unless there is adequate drainage.

Design the surface area on your track with a slight angle to allow water to run off to the sides. This will definitely help to keep track maintenance to a minimum.

What type of soils are you working with? You ideally want a clay based soil that will bind and compact to provide a long lasting , solid track. The softer, more loamy the dirt, the more maintenance and grooming will be required.

Old tires can be used to support berms made with soft dirt or sand.

Lastly, a good motocross track layout will ensure that it is a safe one. If you can avoid placing jumps near rocks and trees - do it. Otherwise try placing hay bales or even old bed mattresses around solid objects like trees to prevent a human kebab scenario happening. The last thing you want is a serious injury on your hands, or a prison sentence.

If it's your track... it's your responsibility.

For a more detailed explanation on how to shape jumps, check out www.dirtwurx.com ... there's plenty of good stuff in there to help you with your motocross track construction.

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