If you prefer a smooth, fast ride without obstacles
and small jumps, then flat track or TT racing is
for you. TT racing is held on a flat dirt track
that is usually high speed with wide sweeping turns.
Sometimes the track is a simple oval, other times
the track can feature both left and right turns.
The format for these races is basically the same
as motocross with qualifying heats and a main event
and can either be timed or a set amount of laps
depending on which class you are running. The Extreme
DirtTrack Nationals are ATVA sanctioned TT style
races, which like most national events, are based
in the eastern section of the country.
Dirt
Track Racing is typically done a hard pack
track that is typically shorter than a 3/4
mile long with a various high speed, hair
pin, and small jumps to challenge the racers.
Events are typically held are oval car tracks,
which has bleachers for great spectator
viewing and comfort
Dirt
Track Racers are lined in rows on a grid,
which is normally less than 10 quads wide
and several rows deep. Racers start with
engines running, and watch a flagger or
for the light tree to go green. ATVs run
slick tires and ATV setup is extremely important
with various compound tires available for
different track condtions
ICE
ATV Racing Information
Up north, the lakes freeze over in the winter,
and many ATV racers hit the ice for some ice racing,
which similar to flat track dirt racing, but instead
of smooth tires, studs are used to gain traction
on the ice. Also , these racing events go beyond
the lakes and the IXCR Series travels around the
country to indoor arena ice racing in front of
huge crowds.
Ice
Racing can be a great break from the winter
blues, and it is really popular in the northern
states
Super
Moto ATV Racing Information
Supermoto racing is a cross over between motocross
and road racing. Races are commonly held on road
racing or medium sized go-kart tracks with an off
road section in the infield. Most supermoto tracks
are typically configured with approximately 70%
pavement and 30% dirt with small jumps, and the
Stateline
Super Moto race in Nevada is one of the few
venues that allow ATVs.
Super
Moto ATV Racing is very similar to dirt
track racing & the ATV setup is also
very similar and just as important. The
biggest difference is in Super Moto racing,
the majority of the racing is held on pavement,
and the dirt sections typically contain
larger jumps than those found typically
at dirt track races
Desert
ATV Racing Information
There are many other types of racing as well that
are spin off’s of the above types of competitions,
including desert racing, and supermoto. Desert racing
is just as it sounds, a cross-country endurance
type race that winds through desert terrain over
courses that are very lengthy. The most popular
desert races being the Best
in the Desert (BITD) series and the SCORE
series which features the famous BAJA 500 and
1000 races.
Desert
ATV Races can run in a straight line over
several hundred miles, or in a large loop
for a lap or several laps, but they are
typically over 100 miles and as long as
over 1,000 miles. These races are typically
run with a team of riders that run at different
times during the race. Entry Fees are the
highest of any type of racing & requires
alot of team work and support
Desert
ATV Racing allows both sport & utility
ATVs, and they run extra large tires with
22" rears with 22" front as well.
Also, Tireballs are heavily used to avoid
flat tires. Also, large capacity gas tanks
are required with this type of racing. Also,
suspension and comfort are very important
so racers invest in high dollar shocks along
with some extra foam for there seats for
comfort
