Any 249cc+ (4-cycle) or 125cc+ (2-cycle) road-going motorcycle is allowed in Novice. For higher levels, sportbike racing style bikes are preferred. Please contact us with any questions concerning Intermediate,  Experienced,  and Advanced requirements. 

For Novice, this includes sport bikes, sport-touring bikes, adventure bikes, baggers, motards, scooters, and cruisers.

Electric motorcycles are allowed if they can reach a top speed comparable to that of an internal combustion motorcycle. 

All motorcycles must pass technical inspection prior to being allowed on the track during an event.

Follow our site’s guidelines for motorcycle preparation to ensure compliance.

Sub 249cc 4 stroke motorcycles, such as Groms, Z125s, and other similar bikes are allowed only at Motorsport Ranch Cresson 1.3 in the Novice group. Email us for permission for Intermediate groups at MSRC.

If you are under 18, you must have a license to either drive or race, such as a Texas Driver's License, a TMGP Race License, or a CMRA Race License.

In addition, if you are under 18 years of age, you will need a parent or guardian to fill out and sign all required forms during check in (in person), the day of the event.

Although highly recommended, a motorcycle license is not a requirement.

In fact, many track riders do not ride a motorcycle on the street at all.  We recommed that you do have an 'M' endorsement on your license if you are riding on the street also.

The cost of track days with RideSmart varies depending on the date and venue.

Please refer to our prices, located in the Season Schedule section - CLICK HERE.

Yes!

Classroom and On-track instruction is included at no additional cost for all groups except Advanced.

Unless otherwise instructed, you report to class immediately after the rider’s meeting and immediately after completion of each on-track session.
For details on the flow of each track day, refer to our 'Daily Schedule' part of the General Information section.

Typically, you will get about six sessions throughout the day.  The exact number and length of sessions will depend on many logistical issues such as crashes that require clean up, debris clean up from the track, transition time between levels, etc.

Regardless of venue, YOU MUST ARRIVE AT THE TRACK NO LATER THAN 7:00AM.
All track riding activities end at 5PM.

Certain CMRA Race License School activities may require additional time.  These activities are limited only to those who participate in the CMRA Race License Course.

Our events are hosted at the following tracks in Texas and Oklahoma:

• Circuit of the Americas (COTA) - Austin, TX
  
• Eagles Canyon Raceway (ECR) - Decatur, TX
• G2 MotorSports Park (G2MP) - Anna, TX
• Hallett Motor Racing Circuit (HMRC) - Jennings, OK
• Motor Speedway Resort Houston (MSRH) - Angleton, TX
• MotorSport Ranch Cresson (MSRC) - Cresson, TX

For further details, refer to our Tracks section of the web site.

RideSmart operates with four groups at all track events:

• Novice
• Intermediate
• Experienced
• Advanced

Several specialty courses or Add-Ons are also available (at additional cost).

• CMRA Race License Course
• Bittinger Motorsports
• Personal Instruction

Please refer to the School Structure section of the website for more information.

We run our events to a target range of 17-20 riders per mile of the track. Track configuration, pavement width, availability of straights, number of turns, number of control riders, information from instructors, and other pertinent track information is all taken into consideration when making decisions about rider group caps.

Our target range is comparable with just about all track organizations throughout the country.

RideSmart group levels are designed to allow riders of similar skill, to be on the track at the same time.

If you have never done a track day, you are required to register for Novice group.

Follow our riding group guidelines for registration, to get registered into a group matching your riding skills.

NOTE:
If you intend to register for a group, and notice that there are no more spots left for that group (it is sold out), DO NOT CHOOSE OTHER GROUP TO REGISTER INTO.

You must wait for another event, which has open spots in the desired level.  Anyone who is identified as not showing sufficient skills or pace to ride in the level they are registered, will be bumped down pending space availability.  If there is no room to be bumped, you will not be allowed to ride. Period. No refunds will be issued.  It is your responsibility to ensure that you faily assess your skills, and select an appropriate level for a track day.

EVERY RIDER MUST ADHERE TO ALL PASSING AND OTHER RULES FOR THE LEVEL THEY ARE IN.

FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE AFORMENTIONED RULES WILL RESULT IN EJECTION FROM THE EVENT.

Please refer to our SCHOOL STRUCTURE section for details on rider skill requirements.

For Novice, Intermediate, and Experienced:

• Passing rules will be discussed in class.

Advanced:

• No restrictions on SAFE passing

All riders are required to make sound judgment while on the track.  Please be considerate to other riders, and do not put them in situations where their safety is jeopardized.

All passing rules are subject to change at the event itself.  Changes will be announced in class and in riders' meeting.

For details on all RideSmart dates and events, refer to our SEASON SCHEDULE.

Detailed registration process is explained HERE.

Coupon codes are pre-arranged alphanumeric sequences, which allow one to take advantage of RideSmart promotions, discounts, redeem of a track day due to work performed as a RideSmart corner worker, etc.  In general, they allow one to get a better price for a track event with RideSmart.

Codes may be issued for various reasons, including Corner Working, staffing events, CMRA Race Sponsorships, special promotions, and other contests at RideSmart's discretion.

Specific event codes expire the day of the event. All other codes will expire the end of the following season (for instance, a code issued for Corner Working in June of 2022 will expire December 2023).

After selection of event to participate in (including level desired), or after choosing a product for sale, you must paste the coupon code into the 'coupon code' text box.  During check out, a recalculation will be made to discount the contents of the cart with an appropriate amount (based on restrictions of the code).

All coupon codes MUST be redeemed ONLINE.  It is the only method to redeem the coupon.

ONLY successful online registration will guarantee a spot on the roster for a track event.

Please refer to the Gear Requirements (within the Event Requirements section of the web site).

RideSmart does rent an assortment of leather suits and boots. We have multiples of each sizes, however they are available on first come first serve basis.

Rental is available at an additional cost, and is chosen during the event selection process. If this is your first time with us and you are in Novice group, leathers and boots are free of charge if needed.

RideSmart does not rent motorcycles for any track day event at this time.

Please refer to the Event Requirements - Motorcycle Prep section of our web site.

Gate times are for the night preceeding event date. Camping is allowed at all venues.

• Gates Open at 6PM the night before and close at 10PM

There are no camping fees.

RV Hookups are not available at any of the tracks in the paddock area. At COTA. hookups are available outside of the paddock area at some distance away.

Electricity availability varies from venue to venue, and is available at MSRH and COTA when renting covered areas or garages.

Shade/shelter is provided by various track venues.

Details/Descriptions:

• MSRH - Garages or Canopies may be rented at time of registration or later on the event's page.
• COTA - Garages may be rented at the time of registration or later on the event's page.
• MSRC - Limited space available in lower paddock.

Amenities availability depends on venue. Most venues offer showers and fuel available on premise, some venues have covered areas and garages($) available. A few days before the event you will receive an email with specific venue information.

Water and food is not provided, though many venues have food concessions available. Please bring your own water and food supplies.

All event participants must be at the track before the specified time, and must complete/attend the following activities, to be able to participate in all track activities:

• Successfully complete check-in (filling out/signing of all appropriate forms)
  
• Successfully pass motorcycle/gear tech inspection
• Attend the entire Riders' Meeting
  

Failure to observe these times may result in not being able to ride during the event. 

Payment refunds will not be provided in such cases.
Detailed daily schedule (for each track venue) may be accessed by CLICKING HERE

Those who arrive late for the Riders’ Meeting (meeting is already under way), will be required to check in after 9:40AM-10:00AM (late Check In).

Those who arrive after 10:00AM during a track event, are subject to have their roster spot forfeited to standby riders.

Refunds, partial refunds or credits, will NOT be provided.

Late arrivals do not constitute a valid basis for reschedule or refund of the track fees.

Late riders must go through late check in, followed by tech inspection of their bikes.  Time for these will be dependent on staff availability.
After late check in/tech inspections, late riders must attend a make-up Riders’ Meeting.  Time for this activity will depend upon staff availability.

Only after check in, inspection and Riders’ Meeting, will late riders be allowed to join the rest of the riders in their roster.

Reduced riding time due to late arrival will not be a good basis to receive any type of compensation (credit, partial fee refund, etc).

NOTE:

BE ON TIME OR RISK NOT RIDING.  LATE ARRIVALS CREATE A GREAT LOGISTICAL HURDLE, AND INCREASE RISK TO OTHER RIDERS.

RideSmart adheres to a ‘Ride Rain or Shine’ policy.

It is in line with all the other track organizations in the country. 

If it rains, it is still the rider’s responsibility to arrive at the event, unless event cancellation email has been issued.

Should a call be made to cancel an event during the Riders’ Meeting, we will designate a make-up date. If you cannot attend the make-up date, we will make your spot available and once sold will issue you a credit.

Always communicate your inability to arrive to RideSmart Staff via email. If we are able to fill your spot, we will issue a credit to your account.

Email us at ridesmart@ridesmart.info

Upon getting to the track, select a spot to stage all your equipment (first come - first serve basis), unload your bike and gear, and then head io the Registration area.

This is where you report to RideSmart, read and sign all required forms, and obtain all needed stickers to prepare your motorcycle for a technical inspection.

After checking in, you must affix the required stickers on the front of the motorcycle, and then proceed along with your helmet to technical inspection area, where the condition of the motorcycle and the helmet will be assessed. 

Gear/motorcycles that do not meet minimum safety requirements will be prohibited from entering the track until all issues are resolved and gear/motorcycle is re-inspected.

You will be expected to be geared up before the Riders' Meeting, so plan your arrival accordingly.

Riders' Meeting/Safety Briefing is a mandatory meeting (ALL EVENT PARTICIPANTS MUST ATTEND IN FULL).

It is where RideSmart staff talk about track conditions (specific to that event), discuss safety rules and address any other event specific issues.

No exceptions will be made to any rider.  Attendance of this meeting (for the entire duration) by all riders is mandatory.

People who arrive late will be required to go through the late check-in process, which will start 40 minutes after track riding begins.  Those late will miss at least 1-2 hours of riding (mey event be more, depending on availability of staff to conduct the late check-in process).

It is imperative everyone arrives at a time that enables them to get all the necessary tasks done, and attend the riders' meeting in full.

A crash is defined as an incident where a motorcycle falls and the handlebars touch the ground (on the track or off the track).

Once a rider crashes, the Track Marshal will assess and coordinate safe provision of EMT help, and a safe extraction of the crashed motorcycle from the crash location.  Track clean up crew will do the necessary work to ensure track surface is ready for other riders to continue.

Rider who crashes may not be allowed to continue the event.

Fee refunds will not be provided in any way.

NOTE: RideSmart reserves the right to assess crash circumstances, and the right to override any crash policy, in light of events and actions leading up to the crash.  Riders that were observed to take irresponsible/unsafe actions, will not be allowed to continue.  Others, depending on circumstances, may be allowed to continue, however such decisions will be made on case by case basis.

All RideSmart decisions are final, and not subject to any appeals.

RideSmart provides a variety of services during all events.

These are:

• Full Tire Service for all event participants (Tire/services - additional fees apply)
• Motorcycle Suspension tuning
• Photography

Alcohol beverages consumption is only allowed in moderation, and not at all during the actual event itself.

Participants found to abuse alcohol consumption during camping hours, or during the event, will be asked to leave the venue premises.

Fee refunds will not be provided.

You will have until 30 days before the event to obtain a full refund for the registration, for any reason.  Request for refund must be submitted via email to ridesmart@ridesmart.info. Details of transaction (Date, Payer Name, Order #, Event Date) must be provided in the email.  Refunds will be issued directly to credit card source which was used to register for the event.

From 15 -30 days, a credit to your account for a future event will be provided. Once the event is less than 15 days away, refunds or credits will not be provided.

See the section under Policies for more information.

If the event is more than 15 days away, a registered rider may opt to reschedule it for another date. Requests for reschedule must be submitted via email to ridesmart@ridesmart.info. Details of transaction (Date, Payer Name, Order #, Event Date) must be provided in the email.  Pending spot availability, reschedule will be granted to the rider, and a confirmation email will be sent.

There is a $5 reschedule fee (waived for Elite Members).

Events less than 15 days away are not subject to reschedules.  Rider is responsible for ensuring to attend the event, in accordance to our policies.

Corner working is the ability to work for RideSmart, in the capacity of a corner work person, helping the Track Marshal to police and monitor the track during an event.  Please refer to CORNER WORK INFORMATION for all details.

Those who successfully complete a full day of corner working, will receive a code, which will allow them to register online for a RideSmart hosted event at no charge.

All registration must be done online, and provided codes must be used to be able to have the track day fees waived. 
CW credits are applicable towards a regular priced event. Does not include COTA or any additional fees (CMRA, ARC, etc.).
Please refer to CORNER WORK INFORMATION for all details.

Parade laps is a privilege RideSmart allows to non participating spectators of events.

Those who are not attending the event, and are eager to find out whether track riding is for them, will have a chance to ride 1 or 2 laps around the track, in a coordinated manner.

For details on Parade laps, refer to the PARADE LAPS section of our web site.

CMRA licensing is a process that allows a rider to obtain the necessary credentials, in order to be able to participate in CMRA sponsored race events.
For details on the process, and on how to go about getting  the license, refer to the SCHOOL STRUCTURE - CMRA Race License Course section of our web site.

Yes. Gift Certificates may be purchased for any event, but must be purchased at least 15 days in advance (before prices increase).

Details regarding pets at various tracks:

MSRC - Leashed

MSRH - Leashed

COTA - Leashed

G2 - Leashed

For further details, please contact the specific venue owners.

Under some circumstances, RideSmart customers may obtain RideSmart Account Credit.  It is a credit, which works just like money, and can be used towards any event with the school.

During registration, any available RideSmart Account Credit will be automatically deducted from the total, before charges are placed on the credit card.

For example, if your total comes to $190, and you have $100 of RS Account Credit, once you fill in your credit card information, review the order and click on the Submit button, the $100 credit will be automatically applied towards the bill.  Your total charged to your credit card would be $90.

Credits expire 365 days after being issued.

No, we offer advanced riding techniques. You will need to look for a class specific to obtain a license.

No. The track and the street and very different, and years of experience on the street does not equate to years on the track. All riders without track experience, no matter how long they have been riding on the street, must start in  our Novice group.