Motocross
★★★★☆
Buchanan, Michigan, is home to RedBud MX Practice Track, an off-road dirt circuit perfect for motocross. Riders can experience the jumps and berms, with features like LaRocco's Leap. The venue hosts AMA Pro Motocross, amateur racing, and practice days. With 23 other tracks nearby, this region is a notable destination for dirt racing, and you can call (269) 695-6405 for specific event information.
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Watch: RedBud MX Practice Track
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.