Motocross
★★★★★
Mainely Karting in Richmond, Maine, provides an off-road dirt circuit for motocross racing. Motocross courses, like this one, challenge riders with jumps and berms across varied terrain. With 25 racing venues in the broader area, the region offers many options for dirt bike riders; contact Mainely Karting at (207) 432-8450 for event information.
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.