Riders And Parents
Motocross safety starts with riders and parents
It’s important riders and parents understand the inherent risk in riding a dirtbike and riding on a motocross track. Riders should have a clear understanding of track rules and the flag system. Wearing the proper safety equipment and keeping your dirtbike maintained is important as well. Use the material below to help with your safety preparation.
Safety Notes
Wear Proper Safety Gear
- Helmet
- Boots
- Jersey
- Pants
- Gloves
- Chest Protector
- Neck Brace
- Knee Braces
- Goggles
Routine Maintenance On Dirtbike
- Brakes
- Throttle
- Grips
- Tire pressure
- Properly warm up bike
- Gas is on
- Choke is off
Race Track Tips
- Learn the track
- Never cut the track
- Locate the flaggers
- Locate the medics
- No spectators on track
- Animals must be on leash
Racing And Practicing Tips
- Never pass on yellow
- Slower rider hold your line
- Only exit track when safe
- If you’re not jumping stay all the way to the left or right. Do not change lines on the face and/or landing of a jump.
- Never stop on the track
- If you crash, get off the track as quick as possible
- Look ahead
- Be alert and be smart
Understanding The Flag System
Green Flag
Indicates the start of the race.
White Flag
Indicates there is one lap to go until the finish.
Yellow Flag
Indicates danger on the track. Proceed with caution. No jumping or passing.
Red Flag
Indicates the stopping of a race for any emergency situation.
Black Flag
Indicates disqualification of a rider. Rider must exit track safely and report to the referee.
Red Cross Flag
Indicates emergency personnel are on the course. Proceed with extreme caution. No jumping or passing.
Blue W/Yellow Stripe Flag
Indicates you are about to be overtaken by faster riders. Hold your line and do not impede the passing riders’ progress.
Checkered Flag
Indicates the end of the race.
15 Reasons Why People Get Hurt
View and download 15 reasons why people get hurt
1. Riders don’t look at the track for new obstacles or track direction.
2. Riders cutting the track and not knowing where to enter or exit track.
3. Not enough gas in tank or forget to turn the gas on.
4. Make sure the bike is warmed up and the choke is off.
5. Lack of Maintenance on bike: (Loose spokes, loose grips, loose bolts and tire pressure)
6. Not wearing safety gear.
7. Wrong size or improper fitting safety gear.
8. Peer Pressure
9. Knowing to hold your line and how to move over.
10. Understand the flag system (Yellow, Green, Red, Black, Blue w/Yellow line, White and Checkered)
11. Know where the flaggers and medics are stationed at the track.
12. Spectators near or on the track.
13. Not obeying the rules of the yellow flag, no passing and no jumping. Be sure to look ahead.
14. Stopping on the track
15. Be alert and be smart.