Perris Raceway

Perris Raceway in Perris, California has been turning dirt since 1954, making it the oldest continuously operating motocross park in the state and one of the most enduring in American motocross. The track sits 20 minutes off Interstate 215 in Perris, Riverside County, about an hour southeast of downtown Los Angeles, an hour from San Diego, and two hours from Las Vegas, putting it within day-trip range of the entire SoCal moto scene. The property runs three tracks. The Main Track is a pro-style layout with sweeping turns and a sand-and-hardpack mix that holds up year-round and rewards aggressive riding. The Vet Track gives older riders cleaner lines and softer landings without the full-pace pressure of the main loop. The PeeWee Track serves 50cc and 65cc kid bikes with a smaller, slower layout that lets new riders learn without sharing space with faster groups. The combination covers the full age spectrum from first-time five-year-olds to fifty-plus vets on a single property. Night practice runs Tuesday through Thursday during the warmer months, a SoCal classic that lets riders log laps after work and during the summer when daytime triple-digit heat shuts down the Inland Empire tracks. Lights cover the Main and Vet tracks. Weekend practice fills the other days, with the OTHG (Over The Hill Gang) vet scene a fixture of the Saturday morning crowd. Beginners and intermediates are more welcome during weekday daytime sessions when the pace is lower. Annual membership at Perris has historically covered reciprocal access to several partner SoCal tracks. The reciprocity program has shifted over the years as nearby tracks have closed and opened, so confirm the current membership terms on rideperris.com before counting on it for any specific facility. Day-rate practice passes are available for non-members. Perris hosts amateur events year-round, including the World Vet Championship, vintage races, and beginner-friendly novice nights. The crowd skews local and loyal, with families that have been bringing kids to Perris for two and three generations. Soil maintenance is solid, watering trucks run during heavy-use periods, and the staff is rider-experienced rather than gate-keeper-corporate. For anyone searching for motocross tracks in Perris, Riverside County motocross, or MX tracks near Los Angeles, Perris Raceway is the answer with the longest receipt. The track survived the closure of Milestone Ranch (Dec 2019) and has absorbed the displaced practice traffic from that side of the Inland Empire. If you are visiting SoCal and have time for one practice day at a historic venue, Perris is the one most local pros recommend.