Starwest MX
Location/address: 18700 Lake Perris Drive, Perris, CA 92571
Website: www.starwestmx.com
Contact: 951.943.4535; starwestmx@aol.com
Number of tracks: Two; a stadium-inspired main track and a mini track.
Facilities: Portable toilets, concessions on busy days, grandstand seating
Cost: $20
Hours: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
Track personnel: EMT and flaggers
Description of facility: Starwest is a relatively small facility with no real elevation changes.
Dirt Rider says: "Starwest does a lot with the ground available. The venue offers an amazing opportunity to ride day or night every day. The track is prepped twice daily. Being flat, the track is comprised of stadium-inspired obstacles. There are weekly races in addition to visiting series races." --Karel Kramer
Membership required: Only for races
Are there races at the facility: Yes
Available for private rentals: Yes
Ridgecrest Motorsports
Location/address: 520 S. Richmond Road, Ridgecrest, CA, 93555
Website: www.ridgecrestmx.com
Contact: 760.375.8000; desertempirefair@verizon.net
Number of tracks: Three. There is a large main track, a mini track and a Pee Wee track.
Facilities: Bathrooms, RV park
Cost: $20
Hours: Every other weekend. Check schedule on website for specific days.
Track personnel: Flaggers and EMTs for race days
Description of facility: This is a largely flat desert parcel of 25 acres that was formerly a miniature golf course. There is not much elevation change, but the desert soil holds water well.
Dirt Rider says: "The Ridgecrest track is located on an old miniature golf course, but as fun as that sounds, the track is really just flat desert terrain. Unlike some other flat areas, Ridgecrest doesn't go crazy with jumps to make up for a lack of terrain features. Most of the jumps are tabletops or reasonable doubles. Despite the desert dirt, the jump faces and straights have a firm surface, but the turns get some big sand berms. Since getting there is a pretty serious drive, generally the track isn't crowded, and that could make it worth the drive." --Karel Kramer
Membership required: No
Are there races at the facility: Yes
Available for private rentals: Yes
Cal City MX Park
Location/address: 24510 168th Street, California City, CA 93505
Website: www.calcitymxpark.com
Contact: 760.977.9774; info@calcitymxpark.com
Number of tracks: One main track and one mini/Pee Wee track.
Facilities: Portable toilets, snack bar, parts shop, picnic tables, fire hose-style watering.
Cost: $25
Hours: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Track personnel: EMT and flaggersDescription of facility: The main track consists of jumps ranging from 10-110 feet. Tabletops, doubles, rhythm sections, swooping berms, whoops, step-ups, step-downs and a few other surprises are included. Off-camber spots and natural terrain are utilized in the track design. Lap times are over two minutes depending on your level of riding. Track soil is made up of sand, decomposed granite and some clay. The facility's most important objectives are to maintain a properly groomed and watered track.
Dirt Rider says: "Strange that you park out in the desert and ride into the track, but if you hit Cal City on a wind-free day, you are in for a fun and air-filled moto experience. With miles of trail riding galore right out the gate you can mix desert and moto in your ride day for sure." --Jimmy Lewis
Membership required: No
Are there races at the facility: Yes
Available for private rentals: Rental on days not open to public.