Motocross is a sport that is gaining attracting more participants for competition or as a pastime. Its main distinction from super cross lies in the fact that riders have to maneuver a more natural terrain track. This, however, does not indicate the lack of attention in the motocross track design process.
Land, being a key resource for this sport, plays a vital role in the end product. Most riders crave a route of adequate length to enhance the experience. For safety purposes the number of lanes required especially at the beginning stages of the race is largely dependent on width of the property.
Location of the property will to a great extent limit the designer. This is more so when aspects such as environmental concerns such as dust and noise pollution in the neighborhood. Implementation will only be successful if permits from the concerned authorities and regulatory bodies are obtained.
Affordability is another area of concern, be it a professional grade or national caliber track. The lay of the land weighs heaviest in the budget. With a little creativity natural slopes can be turned to an advantage when it comes to drainage after a rain. The cost of buying and trucking dirt for building obstacles, jumps and whoops can be avoided by using soil from flattened bumps. Hills can also be cut away to create step-ups, banks and off cambers for a more fulfilling riding experience.
Security is another area demanding scrutiny. It is of essence that only permitted riders be allowed thus the need to keep out intruders. It is worth noting that insurance premiums shall depend on safety measures put in place during design. Choose a course that has fewer hazards such as rocks and trees.
The issue of cost is further extended into the course maintenance. A well furbished knowledge of site topology could eliminate use of costly machines for track drainage and watering. By locating paths in areas where there is less earth moving the motocross track design will minimize running cost for the facility.
Land, being a key resource for this sport, plays a vital role in the end product. Most riders crave a route of adequate length to enhance the experience. For safety purposes the number of lanes required especially at the beginning stages of the race is largely dependent on width of the property.
Location of the property will to a great extent limit the designer. This is more so when aspects such as environmental concerns such as dust and noise pollution in the neighborhood. Implementation will only be successful if permits from the concerned authorities and regulatory bodies are obtained.
Affordability is another area of concern, be it a professional grade or national caliber track. The lay of the land weighs heaviest in the budget. With a little creativity natural slopes can be turned to an advantage when it comes to drainage after a rain. The cost of buying and trucking dirt for building obstacles, jumps and whoops can be avoided by using soil from flattened bumps. Hills can also be cut away to create step-ups, banks and off cambers for a more fulfilling riding experience.
Security is another area demanding scrutiny. It is of essence that only permitted riders be allowed thus the need to keep out intruders. It is worth noting that insurance premiums shall depend on safety measures put in place during design. Choose a course that has fewer hazards such as rocks and trees.
The issue of cost is further extended into the course maintenance. A well furbished knowledge of site topology could eliminate use of costly machines for track drainage and watering. By locating paths in areas where there is less earth moving the motocross track design will minimize running cost for the facility.
