NSJMCC 2010

Norfolk and Suffolk Junior Motorcycle Club

Grasstrack Section

Grasstrack Secretary contact:

Barry Bloomfield tel: 01449 676660

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What is Junior grass track?

Junior grass track racing is a family orientated motorcycle sport catering for riders from the age of 6 to 18 years. Races take place on a flat grass oval which is approximately 400 metres in length.  Races consist of up to 12 riders and are run from an off track standing start over four laps in an anti-clock wise direction. At NSJMCC Grasstrack events you can normally expect six races per class at each meeting along with two practice sessions – certainly plenty to keep you occupied!

Grass track motorcycles

Most closely related to a Speedway bike, a true grass track machine consists of a special lightweight tubular frame which will usually have a longer wheelbase and much lower seat height than a motocross machine. Unlike Speedway machines, grass track bikes have suspension and, in most cases, a gearbox. Commonly known as a ‘slider’ (after the preferred cornering technique for this type of bike!), the traditional grass track motorcycle is quite a special piece of machinery. Many junior bikes use motocross derived 2-stroke engines, but 4-stroke machines are still popular in several classes. The youngest riders take part on automatic 50cc bikes which are an excellent introduction to the sport with the oldest riding 350cc 4 stroke or 250cc 2 stroke machines.  In an effort to encourage more young riders to the sport, the ACU introduced separate classes for 65, 85 and 125cc motocross machines which require no modification to take part, & soon to be introduced will be quad bike classes as well.