How to build a MX track?

[Kjetil]

We are a new MX club in Norway. We have a flat area where we intend to build a MX track this summer. It is 220 m (720 ft) long, 30 m (100 ft) wide at one end and 80 m (260 ft) wide at the other end. We need tips on how we can make best use of the area.

 

[oldguy]

look at the SX track layouts and they will give you a pretty good idea of layouts (with measurements) when I get home tonight I'll post a link to a site that have their layouts

 

[Jamir]

Just keep in mind that you will need a LOT of dirt! Most SX tracks take over 100 big truck loads of dirt.

 

[IDkTm]

Give this site a look, it should be able to help you some with building a track. http://www.racingsmarter.com/building_a_practice_track.htm

 

[Kjetil]

Thank you very much, this was very helpful.

 

[nikki]

Draw lots of sketches and see what you can come up with. Make sure to keep the track wide enough (10-30 feet). If you are going to dig a pond for dirt, then put most of your jumps near that area so you don't have to haul as much dirt. Also keep in mind a parking/pit area, room in between the track to get through with equipment (if needed), etc. A track loader and a dozer are the best two pieces of equipment for building... or a dozer and a skidsteer.

Different obstacle ideas: doubles, triples, tabletops, whoops, step-ups, step-downs, rythm sections, big berms, etc.

 

[oldguy]

here is a site that shows the layout for all this years SX tracks. http://www.motoworld.com/rn/sx/sc/02.jhtml
just click on the indivual track maps