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Grass Track Racing is similar to speedway, accept it is done on grass and the bikes are normal road bikes developed for the track. A very competitive sport, for solo riders and sidecar teams.
Popularity
A highly competitive sport, with tremendous following, appreciated by both racers and spectators. The younger classes are more family orientated where parents help with the track, marshalling and other track duties.
Location
There are many events and clubs throughout the UK. Events are usually held from mid march through to mid November with well over 100 events to choose from.
Age
Age range starts at around 6 the average age it progresses to is around 20. There are many who carry on from these into other motor cycle sports as they mature and continuing in this field.
Ability
Basically you need the ability to stay on a bike under speed, under control within a field event of other riders. You also need to be physically fit especially in the legs to participate in this sport.
Description
Motorcycle Grasstrack racing takes place on a flat oval track usually constructed in a field. It is one of the oldest types of motorcycle sports in the UK with the first meetings having taken place in the 1920?s. It is similar to Speedway with races usually taking place over 4 laps from a standing start. Unlike Speedway, which has 4 riders per race, Grasstrack racing can have many riders in each heat and the circuit is normally longer allowing higher speeds.
Dedication
Grasstrack racing motorcycles look quite similar to Speedway machines but there are different engine capacity limits for each class. In the UK there are classes for 250cc (normally 2 stroke engines), 350cc and 500cc bikes (usually 4-stroke engines). Unlike Speedway bikes which have no gears, Grasstrack bikes usually have a gearbox. As well as solo racing, sidecar racing is also quite popular and often very spectacular. A contagious sport where you will find great dedication.
Potential
The potential for this is to have a great time as many events have camping facilities. There is the potential to become professional in this type competition. Sometimes these events can be held in unison with County Shows and Fairs.
Further
Reading
There are plenty of magazines around and information which you can find by browsing further in the HIPS Directory. Most clubs have their own newsletters.
Cost
There are no figures that one can put on this as the variables are so vast on machines, parts, and accessories. Insurance is another factor (race insurance) if not covered by the venues organisers. There is transportation costs such as an adapted trailer for the bikes. There is also club membership and subs to consider, though not exorbitant.
Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.
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