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Saturday, December 23, 2023
Other Names | Los Banos Motocross, Merced County Fairgrounds |
Last Known Status | Open (open during select weekends) |
This motocross track is only open during summer months (about ten weeks out of the year). The track is rebuilt each year so the layout it is always different. There is only one track and all sizes of motorcycles run on the main track. Contact AMP Racing in the spring for practice schedules and racing information.
Permit Required | No | |
Dates Open | Seasonal (Practice & Race Dates Vary) | |
Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Yes | Residents of any state not listed must purchase a Nonresident OHV Use Permit. (AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, IA, ID, IN, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TX, UT, VT, WA, WI, WY) |
Spark Arrestor | No | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is not required but is always recommended. |
Noise Limit | No | |
Whip Flags | Not Required | |
Maximum Vehicle Width | ||
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
ATVs | Permitted | |
UTV & SXS | Prohibited | |
SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
MX Helmet Required | Yes | helmets required by state law |
Camping | ||
Campfires | ||
Night Riding | Yes | |
Trail Blazing | Prohibited | |
Rule Enforcement | Some | On-Site Office/Station |
Approx Size | 40 acres | |
Climate Type | Urban/man-made | |
Elevation | 100 to 125 ft. | |
Loose Dirt | Mostly | |
Hard Pack | Little | |
Sand | None | |
Mud | Little | |
Dust | Little | |
Rocks | None | |
Trees | None | |
Steep Hills | None | |
Water Crossings | None | |
Small Jumps | Many | |
Large Jumps | Some | |
Berms | All | |
Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
Single Track | None | |
Roads | None | |
Rider Traffic | Some | |
Shade | None | |
Ranges/Gunfire | None | |
Hazards | Few | (hazards not marked) rider traffic |
Novice | Mostly | |
Amateur | Some | |
Expert | None |
Area | MX Track |
Land | County Land |
Features | Public, Watered, Groomed, Lighted, Starting Gate |
Max Engine Size | No Maximum |
Min Engine Size | No Minimum |
Comment | MX Track |
Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Los Banos/Vallero (209) 826-1017 |
Diesel | 1-5 Miles (S) | Los Banos |
Water | 1-5 Miles (S) | Los Banos |
RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (W) | San Luis RV Resort (209) 826-5542 |
RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (W) | San Luis RV Resort (209) 826-5542 |
Campground | 1-5 Miles (W) | San Luis RV Resort (209) 826-5542 |
Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (S) | Los Banos |
Parking | (None) |
Entry | Yes ($5.00 per person) Saturday spectator fee - $5/person; Sunday spectator fee - $10/person; kids 5 and under - free |
Riding | Yes ($30.00 per rider) |
Camping | (None) |
Pros | open to all size motorcycles |
Cons | track is only available during summer months |
Our Rating | Fair |
Recommended Stay | Half Day |
Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
Nearest City | Los Banos, CA | ||
| From: Los Banos, CA
1) Take SR-33-152 toward the intersection for 4th Street 2) Turn north on 4th Street, continue .6 miles 3) Turn left on F Street, continue one block 4) Turn right on 3rd Street, continue two blocks 5) Turn right on D Street, follow toward fairgroud entrance. |
Contact Info | AMP Racing P.O. Box 3450 Turlock, CA 95380 (209) 495-7017 ampmx@aol.com ampgfimx.com |
Comment | 24-Hour Track Hotline |
Contact Info | Stacey Matthews AMP Racing, LLC stacey.matthews@sbcglobal.net |
Comment | contact for sponsor and vendor information |
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