Lake Elsinore MX Park
Location/address: 31919 Cereal Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
Website: www.lakeelsinoremxpark.net
Contact: 951.553.3227; info@lakeelsinoremxpark.com
Number of tracks: Seven. There are two types on mini tracks, the main track, a track to hold races on and other milder tracks. Not all tracks are open every day, so check the schedule on the website to make sure the track you want is open.
Facilities: Portable toilets
Cost: $20
Hours: 8 a.m. to dusk
Track personnel: Flaggers and EMTs
Description of facility: Lake Elsinore MX Park is located on a dry part of the Lake Elsinore lake bed. The track surface is hard clay. The facility is open 364 days a year (closed Christmas), and while there are seven tracks, not all tracks are open every day. Check the website for track schedule and race conflicts.
Dirt Rider says: "The main track is for serious jumpers, but there are plenty of other tracks to cater to all levels of riders. The dirt is hard clay and is as slippery as ice after watering; take water breaks seriously!" --Jimmy Lewis
Membership required: Yes, $20 a year.
Are there races at the facility: Yes
Available for private rentals: No
L.A. County Raceway
Location/address: 6850 E. Avenue T, Palmdale, CA 93552
Website: www.lacrmx.com
Contact: 661.272.8889; crc@lacrmx.com
Number of tracks: Three. There is a small mini track, and the main track area is broken up into two separate tracks for practice days. Each track is then scheduled for different groups; for example, vets on one track and younger riders on the other. The schedule changes, so each group of riders gets time on both tracks. Minis also have scheduled time on both big tracks.
Facilities: Concessions for food and parts, grandstands, portable toilets, bike wash area, tables
Cost: $25 to practice, $35 to race
Hours: Summer sees Wednesday night practice, Saturday night races. Winter sees Saturday practice, Sunday races and practice.
Track personnel: Ambulance, EMTs and flaggers
Description of facility: LACR is the home of the California Racing Club, A Day in the Dirt and great GP-style events.
Dirt Rider says: "LACR was originally a flat, desert terrain track, but the track now uses a large pit to add acreage and really fun elevation changes including some ultra-fun downhill and uphill jumps utilizing the steep sides of the pit. LACR has some of the best dirt in SoCal, and the layout is generally fun and safe. Some of the sections are extremely high-speed. Wind can be a problem for riders who aren't from the desert." --Karel Kramer
Membership required: Yes. A year is $35, but a one-day membership is $5.
Are there races at the facility: Yes
Available for private rentals: Yes