Competitive Edge
Location/address: Hesperia, CA 92345
Website: www.ridecemx.com
Contact: 909.456.1070; Kristen@ridecemx.com
Number of tracks: Six. The national track is over two miles long and it is a fast, mostly natural-terrain layout with some man-made jumps. There is a vet/beginner track that is shorter and slower, a mini track and a Pee Wee track. There is also a pro supercross track available for AMA or FIM pro license holders, as well as a fun "hill side" track.
Facilities: Portable toilets, bike wash, snack bar and camping
Cost: $20
Hours: Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Sunday practice 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Track personnel: Flaggers
Description of facility: Comp Edge is located on a hill next to a desert valley, so the facility has plenty of terrain variations and dirt that holds water well.
Dirt Rider says: "Competitive Edge MX Park is one of those tracks you can see from the highway. And it looks soooooo cool as you drive by! It almost sucks you in. The facility has tracks for everyone, and the main track layout can be one of the longest in SoCal. The desert dirt is perfect when the water trucks are on their game, and there are plenty of big-air opportunities for those who love to fly. This open, fast layout is one of the newer tracks in California, and its popularity should ensure its longevity. Great parking and nice views of the track from the pits are some serious parent-level perks." --Jesse Ziegler
Membership required: No
Are there races at the facility: Yes
Available for private rentals: Yes
I-5MX
Location/address: Quail Canyon Special Use Area, Gorman, CA 93243
Website: www.I5MX.com
Contact: 818.700.3559; info@I-5mx.com
Number of tracks: Three. There is the long main track, a mini track complete with a hill and elevation change and a small Pee Wee track.
Facilities: Bathrooms and vending. A large metal building provides shade in the summer, a place out of the cold in winter, real bathrooms and a few tables and chairs.
Cost: $25
Hours: Thursday 9 a.m. to dusk; weekends 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. But be sure to check the website for race conflicts.
Track personnel: Flaggers and EMT
Description of facility: The track is a fairly fast and flowing layout with some elevation changes. The track surface ranges from loam and sand but is mostly considered a hard-pack surface. I-5 has a fun mini track that is great for learning riders. It sometimes runs GP-style off-road races that include the MX track area.Dirt Rider says: "This hardpack track is a playground for a large part of the moto industry located in the Valencia area and gets hyper active in the summer afternoons where the 3500-foot elevation provides a slight break from the scorching L.A. temperatures. Trail riding in the surrounding state OHV park is available for those riders fulfilling the requirements." --Jimmy Lewis
Membership required: No
Are there races at the facility: Yes
Available for private rentals: Yes