What is Motocross?
Motocross is a high profile, glamorousand high octane sport enjoyed by thousands of competitors throughout theyearpredominantly from March to October. ACU Motocross events take placeon purpose builtoff-road tracks with spectacular jumps and fast corners.Motocross races generally last between 10 and 30minutes, depending on the level of the event, ranging from youth events toprofessional races.
What other forms of Motocross Racing are there?
Other forms of Motocross racing are:
- QuadCross is accessible from the ageof 7 years old in Youth Quad events with classes for all ages up to the Adultclass.
- SidecarCross is a three wheeledform of Motocross where riderand passenger racetogetheras a team.You can start racingSidecars from 15 years old.
- Mini Bike racing is a smallerversion of Motocross and is accessible from 6 years in the YouthMini Bike class and all the way up to Adult classes.
Is there a classfor me?
If you are 6 years old or over andride a motocross bike from a 50cc all the way up to a 500cc then there is aclass for you, no matter whether you are male or female. Schoolboy racing seesriders grouped together depending on their age, i.e.:
- 6-8 years for 50cc Autos,
- 7-10years for 65cc,
- 9-12 years for 85cc SmallWheels,
- 11-14 years for 85cc Big Wheels and
- 13-17 years for the 125cc 2-strokeonly class and
- 14 -17 years for 125cc 2-stroke/250cc 4 stroke classes.
Adult licences start from 15 years of age on bike from a 125cc two stroke upwards. Most adultclubs will group riders according to theirability rather than age or bike, although some clubs will run Over 40’s classes etc or EVO bikeclasses. With all Adult riders startingoff as Junior graded riders before progressing to Expert Status, allowing you to compete in higher grade of events in the future.
What do I need?
To take part in an ACU event, you will need to have an ACU Approved Motocross Helmet.When buying a Helmet it is always advised to buy the highest qualityfor your own budget and ensure that the fit iscorrect. All Motocross riders arerequired to wear Chest and Back Protection.Motocross Boots are also anothermust have item of protective wear. You will also require a set of Motocrosskit. Remember as you are just startingout; there are a lot of bargains to be had on older kits from dealers and theinternet. Other items such as kidneybelts, knee braces and neck braces are all down topersonal choice.
