A note on track design...

If the track is to be used for Professional riders to practice on or to compete, than obviously the design parameters would be pretty much open.  If, however, this is to be a track open to amatuer level riders, I think you should know our philosophy....

Motocross has a lot going for it as an amatuer sport.  Due to its individual nature and its difficulty, it teaches inner strength, responsibility and an awareness of one’s most basic strengths and weaknesses.  It is fun, exciting and challenging both physically and mentally.

Yet, for all its positives, the simple fact is, motocross is dangerous.  Amateur motocross is not town little league.  In addition to the sprains and bruises common to all sports, there is unfortunately in our sport, the risk of serious injury and even death.  Even at the beginner levels there is substantial risk.

With that in mind, it is my opinion that amateur race tracks and practice tracks for amateur riders should be designed, for the most part, WITHOUT true gap jumps.  Over the years, we have developed a lot of cool obstacles and little tricks that let us build stuff that challenges the rider and sharpens his jumping skills and timing without a penalty (other than a bruised ego) should he come up short in an attempt.  I am talking about step ups, table tops, floating step downs, pre-jumps to tables with stair-stepped landings, filled in step-on and step-offs, etc.

Fun, challenging, air, and SAFE!  Amatuer riders should have fun and ride a lot and love motocross the way I did when I was growing up.  I don't want them to be intimidated by a racetrack, or feel stupid, or not want to ride - or worse, be injured - because the track is outer limits.