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Amateur MX + Friday Practice

May 15 – 17, 2026

Practice Friday with racing Saturday and Sunday (AMA membership required). Bikes only. You can race either day or both. Each day is a separate event with separate race orders and awards. 

Races are AMA and District 14 sanctioned. Everyone needs an AMA card; Michigan residents need a District 14 card. Reminder: No pit Bikes! See the bottom of the page for more track info and rules.

Parents!: AMA Minor Releases ARE NOT accepted Friday! See Release Information below in the Sign-Up section.

Gate Information

Once the gates open, they’re open all weekend including over nights. All racers and all attendees age 12 and up need a wristband. There is no camping charge. The table below reflects when gate fees change.

Day/DateTimeEntry Fee
Thursday, 5/146:00 PM - 6:00 AM$40
Friday, 5/156:00 AM - 6:00 AM$35
Saturday, 5/166:00 AM - 4:00 PM$30
Saturday, 5/164:00 PM - 6:00 AM$20
Sunday, 5/176:00 AM - 5:00 PM$15

Event Schedule

Friday, Saturday and Sunday are each a separate event!

Friday, May 15
9:00 AM
Sign-Up Opens
12:00 PM
Practice
Saturday & Sunday
7:00 AM
Sign-Up Opens
9:00 AM
Practice
Following Practice
Racing

Sign-Up Info

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Practice from Noon until 6:00 p.m.

Registration

Register online: Earn $20 from Motosport.com! Fill out liability releases on your phone, and take the fast lane at Registration at the track. Make sure you check in and get your practice stickers. *New: You can check in for BOTH race days in ONE trip to Signup!

Parents: If you don't register your child online, we'll need BOTH parents or legal guardians at Registration. Please note: Friday is not an AMA sanctioned event; the AMA Annual Minor Release IS NOT accepted for Friday practice!

Memberships Required

No memberships required for practice.

Minor Release Forms

INSURANCE REQUIREMENT: BOTH PARENTS or LEGAL GUARDIANS, and the racer must sign a waiver! AMA Minor Release IS NOT ACCEPTED FRIDAY.

Option 1: Register your racer online! This is the easiest way to meet all the requirements, find the registration link above. Enter BOTH parent (or legal guardian) names and email addresses. You will complete the waiver with your racer, then enter an email for the second parent to receive their waver link. Both parents must respond to the waiver confirmation email in order for your sign up to be complete. 

Option 2: A smart waiver link will be provided at sign up that can be texted or emailed to a parent that is not physically present, so long as the other parent or guardian is there to sign the in person waiver.

Option 3: Both parents or legal guardians bring the racer to registration and fill out the waivers in person.

Disclaimer! With all three options, there is a section for “sole custody.” DO NOT check this box unless you are the LEGAL, SOLE guardian! Falsely claiming sole custody can cause serious problems down the road!

Class Lists

Big (pro) Track
Vet Racers
A/B Class Racers
C Class Racers and Beginners
Minibikes (65cc and up)
50cc (50 Jr. & Sr. Class Racers & bikes)
50 Track
50cc Trail, SS & Beginners, 65 & 85 Beginners, Trailblazer (Beginners, 110-125cc four strokes)

*New AMA Rules mandate that EVERY RIDER MUST HAVE CHEST AND BACK PROTECTION to race!

From Motocross 1.2 (Section F #4): "It is mandatory that chest and back protection be worn by all competitors. The protector may be worn under or over the jersey, and it should cover the sternum anterior ribs, posterior ribs, and spine from T1 to T12."

Registration

NEW! If you Pre-Register you can check in for both days at once at Sign-Up!

Register online: Earn $20 from Motosport.com, fill out liability releases on your phone, and take the fast lane at Registration at the track! Make sure you check in and get your practice stickers.

Parents: If you don't register your child online, we'll need BOTH parents or legal guardians at Registration.

Memberships Required

Both days are sanctioned by both the AMA and District 14. Everyone needs an AMA card and Michigan riders need a D14 membership. Renew online below.

Minor Release Forms

INSURANCE REQUIREMENT: BOTH PARENTS or LEGAL GUARDIANS, and the racer must sign a waiver! 

Option 1: Register your racer online! This is the easiest way to meet all the requirements, find the registration link above. Enter BOTH parent (or legal guardian) names and email addresses. You will complete the waiver with your racer, then enter an email for the second parent to receive their waver link. Both parents must respond to the waiver confirmation email in order for your sign up to be complete. 

Option 2: A smart waiver link will be provided at sign up that can be texted or emailed to a parent that is not physically present, so long as the other parent or guardian is there to sign the in person waiver.

Option 3: Both parents or legal guardians bring the racer to registration and fill out the waivers in person.

Disclaimer! With all three options, there is a section for “sole custody.” DO NOT check this box unless you are the LEGAL, SOLE guardian! Falsely claiming sole custody can cause serious problems down the road!

Class Lists

Main Track
50 Open 5-8: Includes E50s.
50 Jr.
50 Sr.
65 Jr. 7-9
65 Sr. 10-11
65 Open 7-11
85 Jr. 9-11
*85 Sr. 12-15
*85 Open 9-15
*85 C 9-15
Girls 9-15
Schoolboy 1 12-17
Schoolboy 2 12-17
Women 12 & Up
125 B/C
250 A
250 B
250 C
Open A
Open B
Open C
**Open D
**Vet Sport 25+ Novice
14+
30+
35+
40+
50+
60+
30+ B/C
40+ B/C
50+ B/C
Non-Current (10 years or older model) - 125cc & Up
Note:*150cc 4-strokes with minibike wheels allowed. **Beginner classes.
50 Track
50cc Wobbler 4-7: Beginner class; any 50cc bike is ok.
50 Trail 4-6 Ltd: Open to PWs and Hondas with shifters removed, KTM Adventures, and other small 50s (especially old models).
50 SS 4-7 Ltd: Open to PWs and Hondas with shifters removed, KTM Adventures, and other small 50s (especially old models).
50 Open 5-8: Non-points
65 Beginner: For kids who don’t want to race on the big track, are learning to shift, etc.
85 Beginner: For kids who don’t want to race on the big track, are learning to shift, etc.
Trailblazer: For kids who don’t want to race on the big track, with 4-stroke trail bikes (typically 110s).

OEM Contingency

The Austrian brands pay contingency for all of RedBud’s events. Click your brand logo for classes and payout info! Over $60,000 total contingency available: $10,000 PER BRAND, PER DAY.

DucatiGasGasHusqvarna MotorcyclesKTM

Track Info & Rules

Visit the following pages for their respective info and rules.

Location and Contact Info

13638 Red Bud Trail N
Buchanan, MI 49107

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