Bicycle Motocross racing is a great competitive activity for all ages. Opened in 1974, the Waterford Oaks Bicycle Motocross track is one of the oldest continually-operated tracks in the world. The .25-mile championship Waterford Oaks track hosts practices, local, state and national races and competitions, with helmet and bike rentals available.

For up-to-date information, including schedule changes, rainouts and special events, call 248-858-0915 or visit Waterford Oaks BMX Facebook page.

Season Information

This year's schedule includes:

• Practice days from 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays. Cost: $7
• Single points race days on Thursdays. Registration runs from 6-7 p.m. with racing starting immediately after. Cost: $13/class/cruiser
• Single point race days on Saturdays. Registration will be from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. with racing immediately following. Cost: $13/class/cruiser

BMX Fees

Required for all events: full-face helmet, long pants and long sleeve shirt. Pads and gloves recommended.

• $5/helmet
• $10/bike
• Strider bikes available for riders ages 2-5
• Group rates for birthday parties, school outings, camps, scout and youth groups. $15/participant includes track time, bike and helmet rental. Advance registration (72 hours) required; call 248-858-0915.

BMX volunteers accept Race for Life award

The Waterford Oaks BMX Volunteer Association took to the national stage over Thanksgiving weekend, accepting an award for raising the third highest amount of funds during the annual USA BMX Race for Life campaign. Volunteers, racers and their families raised more than $9,300 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Track President Josh Long accepted the award during the USA BMX Grands event in Tulsa, Okla. Numerous Waterford Oaks BMX racers also participated in the event (pictured above).

Launched in 1981, the Race for Life series remains an enduring tradition for BMX riders across the United States and Canada, combining the thrill of BMX racing with supporting those affected by leukemia and lymphoma. 

Race for Life began with Todd Kingsbury, a young Waterford Oaks BMX enthusiast who was diagnosed with leukemia. Despite battling this disease, Todd never lost sight of his dream of becoming a top pro in BMX. Inspired by Todd’s fight, the American Bicycle Association and Todd’s friends decided to support him in what they called his “Race for Life.” Since then, the Race for Life has grown into an inspiring annual fundraiser, with thousands of riders across North America joining in to help others like Todd.