Motocross
★★★★☆
Yankton, South Dakota hosts the Yankton Scramblers Cycle Club, a Motocross venue where riders compete on an off-road dirt circuit. This track features jumps and berms, presenting the specific challenges common to motocross. It is one of 11 tracks available in the region, providing more options for area motorsports fans. For updated event information, contact (605) 665-3500.
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.