Dirt Track Racing
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f you've ever had the desire to pitch a motorcycle sideways in a corner, then accelerate through a controlled slide, dirt-track racing is the place for you. Dirt track races are run on various lengths of prepared oval tracks: short tracks, which are less than 2,250 feet in circumference; half-miles, measuring from 2,250 feet up to roughly five-eighths of a mile; and miles, which as the name implies are a
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mile in circumference. In addition, Tourist Trophy or TT scrambles events are held on tracks including right- and left-hand turns and a jump. Classes are available for riders in different age groups and skill levels, and on a wide variety of machine types and sizes. The season in District 16 kicks off in May and then runs through the summer.
There are motorcycle classes for the youngest of riders right through the over 50 year age class for the distinguished riders. Many events also have classes for Quad riders. These events are often known as the most spectator friendly with bleachers overlooking the entire race track. You are able to get close to the action and really feel the excitement involved in each part of the race.