Motocross
★★★★☆
Mechanicsville, Maryland is home to Budds Creek Motocross Park, an off-road dirt circuit with jumps and berms. Spectators can watch Pro Motocross and AMA National events, or see amateur racing. Practice days are also available for those who want to race. With 31 other venues nearby, dialing (301) 475-2000 will provide event information.
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Watch: Budds Creek Motocross Park
Know Before You Go
- Open practice days
- Most MX parks run open practice on weekends for $25-50. Sign in at the gate, sign a waiver, and ride your allotted moto groups (typically 30 min on, 30 off).
- Required gear
- Helmet (DOT or Snell M-rated), goggles, gloves, chest protector, knee/shin guards, boots, and a full-sleeve jersey. Most tracks won't let you ride without all of it.
- Class structure
- Tracks separate riders by bike size (50cc / 65cc / 85cc / 250cc / 450cc) and by skill (beginner / novice / intermediate / pro). Sessions rotate through the day.
- Track conditions
- Tracks get watered before sessions and groomed between motos. Soft loam in the morning hardens into ruts by afternoon — adjust suspension and tire pressure.