In this guide
- What you need first: An ACU licence (or an AMCA licence for AMCA events), the right class for your age and bike, and track experience.
- How long it takes: The season runs mostly March to October. Races last 10 to 30 minutes, depending on the level.
- Cost: Annual ACU competition licence £98, or £10 for one event (2026, checked October 2026).
- What's next: Riding track: club, then MXGB Youth or MXGB. Coaching track: ACU coach. Officials track: marshal.
Club racing
The ACU has about 550 member clubs in 20 centres. In Scotland, the SACU runs motocross events and licences. Most adult clubs group riders by ability. At the AMCA, you can enter any event from 1 February unless it's a regional championship or limited by age or bike.
ACU British Motocross Championship (MXGB)
The ACU's eight-round national series. Classes are MX1, MX2 (with an under-21 title) and 125cc. You need an ACU competition licence plus an MXGB registration, and 2027 registration is open. The provisional 2027 dates, venues still to come:
- Round 1: 21 March
- Round 2: 11 April
- Round 3: 2 May
- Round 4: 16 May
- Round 5: 6 June
- Round 6: 11 July
- Round 7: 8 August
- Round 8: 19 September
- Reserve: 26 September
Dates can move if the MXGP calendar changes. See every sport's big events in our British competitions 2027 guide.
MXGB Youth
The ACU's British youth championship, run by series promoter British Youth MX. In 2026 it crowned champions in Auto, Youth Junior, 85cc small wheel and big wheel, MXY2, women's, youth women's and Clubman MX1 and MX2. For 2027 there are five provisional rounds: 13–14 March, 24–25 April, 29–30 May, 14–15 August and 2–3 October. Registration is open, and the 65cc, 85cc and MXY2 classes move to a race format based on the EMX structure.
Pre-season
The Hawkstone International at Hawkstone Park is on 21 February 2027, with international and national riders. Entries are open through the organiser.
Abroad
The ACU is a founder member of the FIM. The MXGB calendar is planned around MXGP so riders can try selected MXGP and EMX rounds.
Timing
AMCA events all use electronic timing with transponders.
Source: About The ACU, Starting Motocross, MXGB & MXGB Youth 2027 provisional calendars, MXGB Youth champions, MXGB finale, Hawkstone International 2027 and 2026 licence fees, ACU; Start Motocross Racing, AMCA; Home, SACU; Events, MXGB; Head injury and concussion, NHS; checked October 2026.
Governing body: Auto-Cycle Union (ACU). It sets the UK safety standards and licences for motocross, so it's the official place to find out more.
Typical prices, checked October 2026. The club or coach sets and bills the price.
The club map lists some of the UK clubs for this sport. It is a starting point, so check with the club before you travel. To have a coach found for you, use the enquiry form.
