
Generally, if you're riding a 51cc engine then you're not going to enter an 85cc engine race. In the above example, the 250, 51 and 85 refer to the dirt bike's engine size. Schoolboy? It's actually not that hard to understand but you better know before you go.

In 2014 the Loretta Lynn's Amateur National Motocross hosted 36 classes of racing. These categories are extensive, sometimes vary depending on the race series, and on first glance look pretty confusing. Besides why else would you know how to sandbag?įor those just getting into Motocross racing, knowing what class to enter is crucial to not only personal enjoyment of the sport and a desire to continue racing but also prevents race officials from pulling you aside after the checkers and telling you to get your act together.įirst off, when you check out a Motocross series you'll see a plethora of classes which look something like this:


The initiated already know the Motocross classes.
