How to Make an Arenacross Track

The foundation of any great motocross event lies in the quality of the track. Arenacross, like any other track-centered dirt bike sport, requires the construction of a safe track for riders to practice their skills or entertain crowds. Typically, Arenacross events take place in an arena with limited space. Thus, the design and execution of the track will be similar to that of a Supercross course, but scaled down to fit the available area.

Things You'll Need

  • Site
  • Track plans
  • Measuring tape
  • Bulldozer
  • Backhoe
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Instructions

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      Measure the site where the track will be constructed. Make notes of the space available within the arena at it widest, narrowest, longest and shortest points in order to draw a reliable set of plans.

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      Draw out a scale plan of the track. Select a measurement that each inch of the plan will be equal to, such as 10 or 20 feet. Within the plan, include as many straight lanes as possible and connect each lane with a 180-degree bowl-style corner. Once the lanes have been planned out, insert obstacles based on the ability of the riders who will be using the track. Include a set of rhythm jumps anywhere from 3' to 5' in height and a series of whoops, which resemble tightly spaced, rolling bumps. Plan out tabletops and additional jumps as desired.

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      Transfer the paper plans to the dirt site by measuring out the lanes and obstacles with a 300' measuring tape. Mark off areas with chalk and flagging to give heavy equipment operators a clear outline of the course layout.

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      Starting at the far side of the track, and working backwards, use the appropriate heavy machinery to begin building the lanes and obstacles. Scrape each lane and pile dirt to the outside of the arena to build bowl turns. Use dirt from a reserve pile to stack up jumps and other obstacles. Ride over each load of new dirt to compact the soil and use the bucket of your machinery to shape the face of each obstacle.

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      Continue building each obstacle, working backwards through the lanes. Always work in line with the lane in order to keep the track on course with the original lay out and prevent riders from being thrown off course after taking off from an obstacle.