Pro National MX

NEW THIS YEAR: Bags will be scanned and checked upon entrance to the Pro Track.

NO STACYCS! We love those little things, but it’s too dangerous for little kids this weekend with all the traffic.

NO PIT BIKES/PERSONAL VEHICLES! Strictly enforced! Security will stop pit vehicles. You’ll have the option to remove it from the property, or have it impounded and secured for the duration of the event. There will be a $50 convenience fee to return impounded vehicles. Please follow the rule and avoid the hassle! Prohibited vehicles include: golf carts, scooters, ATVs, side-by-sides, motorcycles/minibikes, Class 2 e-bikes (bikes with a throttle that move without pedaling), and licensed motorcycles being used as a pit bike. We offer golf cart shuttles for handicap transportation from camping and parking lots to the track area.

ABSOLUTELY NO DRONES! This is a safety issue. Flying one will result in eviction from the property. 1) It’s illegal to fly one over a crowd. 2) There’s a helicopter flying all weekend – anything else must be coordinated with the helicopter.

BICYCLES: Pedal bikes are welcome in the camping lots. Bicycles are not allowed inside the numbered gates. We suggest bringing a lock if you want to leave your bike outside the fence.

PETS: Allowed in your own Lot Zero, 1, 2, 3, or 4 campsite, if you have a camper with air conditioning. No pets inside any numbered gate, at the night track or in pro track spectator areas. Pets must remain in your campsite, on a leash or tether. This includes Companion and Emotional Support animals. The only place friendly pets, Companion and Emotional Support animals are allowed is in your camp site. No pets in tent sites. No pets in camping Lot B. For the safety and comfort of all fans, we reserve the right to refuse entry or ask you to remove unfriendly or uncontrolled pets!

QUIET TIME: It’s not quiet with night racing going on – we get it! Security will ask anyone with excessively loud music, generator or other noise to quiet down whenever needed if it’s affecting neighboring campsites.

GENERATORS: See Quiet Time rule above. There’s no time restriction for quiet generators. **For safety reasons, all camp sites are at least 20′ wide; place generator within your campsite. Plan and know where your generator exhaust is going! Make sure it’s directed away from any campers, tents or vehicles.

CAMP FIRES: If you bring a raised ring, small camp fires are permitted in your camping area.

FOOD AND DRINKS are available at the pro track and night track from a variety of food vendors. You can also bring your own food and drinks, just no glass.

BEER/ALCOHOL AT THE PRO TRACK: You cannot bring alcohol into or out of the pro track or pro pit area. That is, no alcohol through the numbered gates (Gates 1 through 12). Coolers, backpacks, etc. are subject to search at the gates.

BEER/ALCOHOL IN THE CAMPING LOTS: You can BYO to the camping areas; no glass.

MARIJUANA:It’s legal in Michigan now, but not at RedBud. We don’t want to confiscate your weed; please don’t bring it!

BEER STANDS are located at the pro track. Beer can be purchased and consumed there and may not be taken out of any numbered gates. Minimum age 21 to purchase and consume alcohol; must show valid government photo ID.

NO FIREARMS or WEAPONS.

NO FIREWORKS. Don’t bring your own; enjoy the professional fireworks shows!

For the safety and comfort of everyone, please FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS OR RULES PRESENTED BY REDBUD STAFF AND SECURITY.

Be aware of road construction around RedBud MX.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 2: STAGING

• Due to construction projects, there’s no camper staging in the River Street lot in Buchanan.
• All camper and Wednesday early arrival staging will be at the Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds. You must enter via the Shawnee Road entrance! The other entrance is in the construction zone. See DETOUR information for routes.
• NEW! The fairgrounds will accept campers from 5pm until midnight TUESDAY! Cost is $40 and you can plug in, fill with water, spend the night and head to the track when it opens Wednesday!  Gates will close at midnight.  When they reopen Staging at 6am Wednesday, if you’d like to plug in and fill with water, it’s $20 per vehicle.  Otherwise, no charge.
• The RedBud ticketing team will be in Staging from 1pm – 4pm Wednesday.  They will scan camping passes and scan or sell wristbands.  NEW: If you miss the RedBud team, you’ll be pulled aside at the track for processing so you don’t hold up the line. Follow directions at the track entrance and stop briefly at a booth to show your camping sticker and that everyone inside has a wristband, then proceed to your camping lot.
• Campers will leave the staging area at 5:45 pm Wednesday with a police escort and be the first vehicles in.

PLEASE NOTE: The gates close at midnight; no exceptions!  They’re only closed for 6 hours; that time is needed to set up for the next morning.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 2

• South Entrance: Open 6:30pm – Midnight.

THURSDAY, JULY 3

• South Entrance: Open 6am – Midnight.

FRIDAY, JULY 4

• South Entrance: Open 6am – Midnight.

• North Entrance General Parking: Opens at 6:30am for daily car parking (no campers).
• West Entrance General Parking: Opens at 7:00am for daily car parking (no campers).
• South Entrance ONLY FOR: VIP pass holders, handicap parking, Trackside Parking pass holders, campers and street bikes. Opens at 6:30am. SOUTH ENTRANCE CLOSES FROM 4PM – 7PM SATURDAY FOR EXIT TRAFFIC!

SUNDAY, JULY 6

• Opens at 7am for Sunday’s amateur racing.

• Pro practice starts at 8:00am
• Opening ceremonies at 12:30pm
• PRO MOTOS at 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm.
• Amateur racing on the night track after the Pro National; all 50cc & up classes. Practice starts at 7:00pm.
• Fireworks at 10:30pm.

Your Saturday ticket includes all of these events!

GENERAL INFO

• ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! You can register online now
• Once registered, come to the night track sign-up building. Pick up a transponder first, then come to a window to check-in and get practice stickers.
• Check the daily race class list details here first.
• NO PIT VEHICLES for this event. Pedal bicycles only. No Surron or other e-bikes with a throttle, no one-wheels, golf carts, atvs, pit bikes, etc.

YOUNG BEGINNER RIDERS

Please note that the track is extra deep to best prepare for the PRO NATIONAL.  The night races are beginner-friendly! The pro track is not super friendly for young riders just starting on a 65, for example. If your child normally races the 50 track, do not enter them in a 65 or 85 class on the pro track.  They most likely won’t enjoy the experience, and it would advance them out of 65 or 85 Beginner for future events.  We offer all of the usual 50 track classes both Friday and Saturday nights on the night track.

THURSDAY PRACTICE

• Open practice on the pro track (normal amateur version).
• Open to 65cc Jr. class racers and up.
• Start time is 10am.
• $55 entry fee.

FRIDAY PRO TRACK (day race)

• Friday pro track class sizes are limited!
• Racing is on the FULL PRO COURSE LAYOUT for the only time this year.
• Classes for 65cc Open racers and up.
• 1-Moto Format; motos will be long!
• Practice starts at 8am.
• CHECK REVISED FRIDAY RACE ORDER before you choose your classes.
• $65 entry fee.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT RACES

• Racing on the night track for all bike sizes and skill levels (50cc & up).
• 1-Moto Format.
• Practice starts at 7pm.
• $45 entry fee.

SUNDAY PRO TRACK (day race)

• Racing on the pro track (normal amateur version).
• Classes for 65cc Jr. racers and up.
• 2-Moto Format.
• Practice starts at 8am.
• $65 entry fee for amateur classes / $75 entry fee for ProAm classes.

GENERAL TICKET INFO

• General Admission tickets are ALWAYS available at the event. They do not sell out.
• Online ticket sales end Saturday at 8am, and tickets will be available at the event all day Saturday (cash or card).
• Arrive early Saturday! Avoid the long lines and enjoy early practice sessions starting at 8am. Practice is a great time to walk around and check out different track sections and places to sit for the day. Bring a blanket and/or chairs, an umbrella for shade, and a cooler if you’d like. Just no glass containers or alcohol, please. There are some areas outside the infield where you can use an EZ Up. Umbrellas can be used anywhere, but small umbrellas only in bleachers, please.
• If you’re camping Saturday night and/or staying for the Sunday race, you’ll need a Saturday/Sunday ticket.
• All tickets include Saturday. Not interested in the pro race? We suggest coming for an amateur race weekend on a different date so you’re not paying for something you don’t want!

SATURDAY TICKET INFO

• A Saturday ticket includes Saturday parking, the Pro National, amateur night racing afterwards, and the fireworks after dark; it’s good until the night race concludes! This is all you need to enjoy all the main events.
• A Saturday ticket will be $80 if purchased at the track; this will help the ticket lines move faster. All other daily tickets are the same price online or at the track.

MULTI-DAY TICKET INFO

• Whether buying online or at the track, a Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday ticket will be good through Sunday. If you’re camping Saturday night and/or staying for the Sunday race, you’ll need a Saturday/Sunday ticket.

GO HERE FOR ONLINE TICKETS, CAMPING, PIT PASSES AND MORE, where you’ll find all prices and descriptions.

VIP PASSES

VIP Passes are available while quantities last. They are an ADD-ON to General Admission tickets, so you’ll need a ticket for whatever day you plan to arrive.  They include a pro pit pass; don’t buy that if you’re considering a VIP pass!

PIT PASSES

Pit Passes are available for access to the pro pits from 9am until 12pm on Saturday. We suggest buying online; quantities are limited and tend to sell out by Friday. There will be an early check-in on Friday to alleviate the lines Saturday morning; exact time and location will be announced at the track.

TRACKSIDE PARKING/TAILGATING

Trackside Parking/Tailgating is available in two areas: the Hammer of Thor jump and LaRocco’s Leap. Fence row spaces are sold out. Limited parking is also available behind the fence row. It’s a great option if you want your car and supplies nearby, if you have trouble walking long distances, and if you want a nice viewing area but don’t like to be in the big crowds. (See Handicap Access and Viewing info below.) IMPORTANT: Access to the Trackside Parking areas is ONLY available through the South Entrance on Saturday!

Parking fee is $10/day Thursday and Friday. SATURDAY GENERAL PARKING IS FREE; NO PASS NEEDED. No charge for motorcycle daily parking any day.

SOLD OUT! Optional Reserved Parking is available inside the fence at Gate 1 (valley/south side of the track), and Gate 3 (LaRocco’s Leap/north side of the track).

Just coming for Saturday? The best parking is through the South Entrance on Red Bud Trail. Show your state handicap placard to help us direct you as smoothly and quickly as possible. If you have specific needs, give us a call at 269-695-6405 so we can explain the viewing options and direct you to the best track entrance.

OPTION 1

 Parking inside the fence (through Gate 1) near the Hammer of Thor jump. Use the South Entrance on Red Bud Trail, and try to stay in one of the left 2 lanes when you enter. This is a great track view away from the crowd and close to your parking area. Show your handicap parking tag and ask to be directed to Gate 1, straight ahead after leaving the gate lane booth.

OPTION 2

Parking outside the Gate 4 entrance to the pro track area. Use the South Entrance on Red Bud Trail. This is the closest parking to the midway and vending areas, which lead to the track infield.

OPTION 3

Parking near Gate 6, accessible from the West Entrance on Main Street. Make your way to the midway and vending areas, which lead to the track infield. (You can park a bit closer by using the South Entrance on Red Bud Trail.)

CAMPING

If you’re camping, bring your handicap tag or sticker. We’ll direct you to a camping row with the best access to handicap shuttle carts to take you to and from the track. Call 269-695-6405 or email [email protected] for more information.

A variety of food and beverages are available at both the pro track and night track midway areas. Food vendors generally include burgers, fries, nachos, pizza, burritos, BBQ, ice cream, and other specialty items. Beverages include water, soft drinks, Monster Energy drinks, coffee, iced tea, beer, and seltzer beverages.

Some vendors accept credit cards; all accept cash. We’re not downtown; WiFi problems happen! It’s a good idea to bring cash as a backup in case vendors have problems with credit card processing.