BMX had its beginning back in the early 1970s when kids began racing their bicycles on dirt tracks in Southern California.  Building a track with various jumps to imitate their favorite motocross stars, gave birth to what has become one of the fastest growing sports of our time.  Formally organized in 1974 by the National Bicycle League (NBL), BMX Racing took a big leap last year, as it became a full Medal Sport in the 2008 Summer Olympic Games, held in Bejing, China!

BMX Bicycle Races are sprint races held on a professionally designed off-road single lap racetrack. The track usually consists of a downhill starting gate for up to eight racers, a groomed serpentine dirt racecourse made up of various jumps, rollers, banked and flat corners (sometimes made of asphalt), and a finish line.

The sanctioning body, the NBL, provides a set of rules governing the conduct of the races, specifies age group and skill level classifications among the racers, and maintains an annual point accumulation system over the racing season.

BMX racing can be a fun way for the whole family to enjoy a sport that encourages competition and is a great form of exercise.  There are classes for all ages of Boys, Girls, Teens, Women, Men, Mom's & Dad's - if you can ride a bike without training wheels, we've got a class for you.  It starts off with the 5 & Under Rookie Class and goes the whole way up to the 50 & Over class - so bring the whole family to the track for an evening or weekend that will bring everyone together cheering for each other!

The NBL standardizes the rules for all its tracks across the country - so if your going on vacation, you don't have to miss out on a week of racing - simply take your bikes along - chances are there will be a track near you!

Most of the BMX Racing is done on the "Local Level" at a track near you.  However, should you want to venture out, there are races at the State, Regional and National Levels as well.

To find out what you need to race, check out our Bike & Racer Page --- you'll be surprised, as its not as expensive or complicated as you may think.  If its your first time racing, just tell one of the Volunteers running the track and they'll be happy to get you hooked up with the Track Director or one of the other Track Officials to explain everything you'll need to know to have an exciting, fun & safe first nite.

For more information, click on the NBL Pamplet below to see what has become not only the latest rage - but also a Full Medal Sport in the Olympic Games !!!