Motocross
★★★★☆
Hangtown MX in Rancho Cordova, California, runs motocross on an off-road dirt circuit featuring jumps and berms. You can call (800) 426-4869 with questions about this venue. It hosts Pro Motocross and AMA National events, including the historic Hangtown Classic. Part of Prairie City OHV Park, it provides many spectator events.
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Watch: Hangtown MX (Prairie City OHV)
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.