MCMotoPark

MCMotoPark is a motocross track in Mount Carroll, Illinois, up in the rolling hill country of the state's northwest corner near the Mississippi River. It has been running since 2001 on close to 50 acres of natural terrain, and that ground is the draw. Riders call it the Little RedBud for a reason: the elevation changes, the jumps, and the way the layout flows over the hills give it more character than the flat plowed tracks common across the Midwest. The crew is also known for changing the dirt around more than just about anyone in the region, reshaping the layout regularly and taking rider input on the design, so it rarely feels stale lap after lap, weekend after weekend. The season runs from the start of April through the end of November, with practices and races on the calendar plus District 17 and AMA national-level events that pull riders from across the area. Private track rental is available if you want the place to yourself, and the facility has been building out permanent shower and restroom amenities. For riders around the Quad Cities, Rockford, and into southern Wisconsin, MCMotoPark is a true destination track that rides bigger than its acreage. Days, prep, and fees shift with the season and the weather, so confirm the current schedule before you haul rather than relying on old postings. See mcmotopark.com for the practice and race calendar, rental info, and event dates, and check that the gate is open before you load up.