INTERESTED? HERE’S SOME INFORMATION TO GET YOU STARTED
THERE ARE TWO TRACKS AT COASTAL MOTOCROSS CLUB:
· The Main Track – for senior riders and junior riders over the age of 7.
· The Nipper Track – for riders just starting out or under 7 and is for practice only – there is no timed racing on the Nipper Track.
WHAT TYPES OF EVENTS ARE HELD AT COASTAL MOTOCROSS CLUB?
· Race days – the club runs an annual club series where points are accumulated in each race.
· State Series Racing– one round of the Tasmanian state series is held at CMXC each year.
· Practice Days – these are run from time to time, facilitated by accredited volunteers who oversee sign on and safety on the track. Details of these are published on the CMXC facebook page.
· The track can be hired for private training events.
· On race and practice days the Nipper Track is open. Riders need to be at the Nipper Track for sign on at 9, with their safety gear, motorbike and a supervising adult.
WHAT ARE THE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS?
There are basic requirements for bikes and riders.
BIKES:
Before coming to the track check the following:
· Brakes work, brake and clutch levers are not broken
· Bar ends are plugged
· Chain and Sprockets are good
· No loose spokes and tyres are reasonable
· Wheel bearings are good
· Good general mechanical condition
· No obvious defects
· On race days, race numbers must be clear
RIDERS:
Required: Off-road motorcycle boots, goggles, gloves, approved motorcycle helmet, long sleeve shirt, sturdy trousers, knee guards
Recommended: Body armour, neck braces and elbow guards
WHAT DOES IT COST?
All riders must be financial members of the club. Details of annual memberships are available here: https://www.cmxc.com.au/memberships
Day memberships and licences are available if you only want to come for one day to see if you like racing.
RACE DAY TIMING:
Timing/scoring – Mylaps Transponders are used for timing and if you wish to be included in results on race day you will need to have fitted to your bike. There are a limited number which can be hired on race days.
WHAT TO DO NEXT IF YOU WANT TO RACE:
Our calendar of events is available here: https://www.cmxc.com.au/calendar
The Tasmanian calendar of events is available here: https://www.mtas.org.au/riders/calendar/#start_date=2023-05-17;filter_groups=677439662;filter_groups_659983572=677439662
The information shown here is a brief overview, intended as a guide. Coastal Motocross Club (CMXC) is affiliated with Motorcycling Australia (MA) and full rules and regulations for racing are available https://www.ma.org.au/.