Motocross
★★★★☆
In Honolulu, Hawaii, the Sand Island R/C Raceway hosts motocross events, which typically feature close and exciting racing with jumps and berms. With two nearby tracks within 75 miles, racing enthusiasts have plenty of options. The motocross category is known for its thrilling off-road dirt circuit action. Call ahead for the current schedule to plan your visit.
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.