: Setting up a MotoX track


loomis Farmer
04-26-2005, 12:40 PM
I'm looking to setup a motoX track on my property for my kids. Anyone have any experience with setting up tracks? I'm not looking to get extreme, but would like to make it fun.
I cn start pushing dirt around, however, I thought I'd check here first and see if there's any tips to make it a worthwhile effort.

I'm located in Loomis, Ca

dog walker
04-26-2005, 10:09 PM
I don't know about building a track, but I'll come by and test it out!

snacksnack
04-27-2005, 03:56 PM
do not dig up dirt from in front of a jump!!!!! always get dirt from the side of the track as to not create puddles in front of the jumps or on the track. From there either draw your plan on paper or go with the flow

VEX
04-28-2005, 06:13 PM
It's always a worthwhile effort. What equipment do you have for movin dirt?
I don't know how much property you have, but I grew up in Loomis and the neighbors had 15 acres and a backhoe. Incorporate a mix of fast straights, tight switchbacks, whoops, and mild jumps. (especially mild for the little ones). I know it sounds obvious, but make the most out of the available space. I used to race, and am an equipment operator if you want some help. Side note: If your kids are or wanting to race, invest in a single start gate and incorporate a start section for them to practice. I sold mine years ago and would have given it to ya.

FLASHLIGHTMAN
04-29-2005, 08:10 AM
We have a small track in our back yard less than a 1/4 acer, it’s got a few big berms, 2 very small double jumps and a whoop section. I built it with hand tools for my young kids (2, 4 and 10) to learn on before heading out to crowded OHV parks. Now the neighborhood kids keep changing and upgrading it to be more challenging. I’d say try to include a little bit of everything, definitely some right and left hand turns.
Originally our track was just around the perimeter of the yard, (because my garden was in the center) now it has a few tight 180 degree switch backs in the interior,(garden has shrunk considderably) which allows more track in a small area, and some faster straight sections.

Jake85
04-29-2005, 02:00 PM
Start with some tables. Make it easy to start with, you can dig the center out of the table out at a later time once they are comfortable with it. Let the tracks dificulty level change along with there riding skills.

loomis Farmer
05-09-2005, 01:10 PM
Thanks for the info guys.