High Point Raceway

High Point Raceway in Mount Morris is one of the most iconic stops on the AMA Pro Motocross calendar, a 1976 mountain venue tucked against the West Virginia border in southwestern Pennsylvania, and one of only four U.S. tracks to host the Pro Motocross Championship every year since the late 1970s. The facility is operated by Racer Productions, the legendary Coombs family, who also produce the GNCC series and run the Mini O's amateur national in Florida. That means High Point is run by people who understand the sport from inside, and the track preparation, fan amenities, and historical reverence all reflect that. The headline attribute is the elevation. High Point is built into the side of an Appalachian mountain, with sweeping grass sections, deep ruts, and the kind of natural altitude changes that separate the Pro Class from everyone else. Riders coming from flatter Midwest or Florida tracks routinely struggle on their first laps here, the elevation and the sustained climbing demand cardio and bike setup that flatter venues never test. The dirt is a complex mix of natural Appalachian topsoil with sweeping clay sections, and after a Friday rain it turns into the kind of grippy hero dirt that produces classic Pro Motocross moments. The annual Pro National typically runs in mid-June, drawing factory teams, 30,000-plus fans, and full TV coverage. The race weekend itself is the single biggest motocross event in the eastern United States, and entire local economies in the Mount Morris area shift around the influx. Beyond the National, High Point hosts amateur national events, regional racing, and select practice opportunities throughout the year. Camping is available on-site with RV hookups, real concessions, and proper restroom infrastructure, the Coombs operation does Pro Motocross-grade race weekends, and the facilities reflect that. Most riders attending the National camp either at the track or in nearby Morgantown, WV (15 minutes south) or Waynesburg, PA (15 minutes north). The location is more rural than most Pro tracks. From Pittsburgh it's about 75 minutes south on I-79; from Morgantown, 15 minutes; from Washington, DC, four hours; from New York City, six and a half hours. The surrounding countryside is West Virginia hills and Pennsylvania farmland, quiet, scenic, and a world away from suburban motocross. The facility's address, 218 Taylortown Road, sits in coal country, with the Monongahela River and several state parks nearby for non-riding family activities. The Pro National is High Point's primary identity, but riders who get access to practice days (call (304) 284-0084 or check highpointmx.com for current availability) describe the dirt as some of the best they've ever ridden, when it's prepped, the track is honestly world-class. For East Coast motocross riders, High Point is the venue. The 50-year history, the elevation, the Coombs-family operation, and the sheer Friday-night anticipation of Pro Motocross weekend make it a bucket-list pilgrimage that every serious motocross rider should make at least once.