Historic race hailed as crown jewel of Pro Motocross Championship Series set for June 5–6
RANCHO CORDOVA — One of the most iconic and longest-running events in American motocross is set to roar back into Northern California as the 57th running of the Hangtown Motocross Classic returns to Prairie City State Recreation Area on June 5 and 6.
Presented by Wild Mike’s Ultimate Pizza and Desri, the event continues its legacy as the oldest race in the Pro Motocross Championship calendar and one of the most coveted stops on the 11-race national circuit. Since its inception in 1968, the Hangtown Classic has been hosted by the Dirt Diggers North Motorcycle Club, which has built the event into what many consider the crown jewel of the series, consistently drawing some of the largest crowds of the season and in the end, supporting various local charities with the proceeds.
The action begins Friday, June 5, as the Women’s Motocross Championship launches its outdoor season with its opening moto. The excitement continues Saturday with a full day of professional racing that stretches from early morning through late afternoon.
Saturday’s schedule features practice and time qualifying sessions leading into a full slate of racing, including the second and final WMX moto. Opening ceremonies are set for 12:30 p.m., followed by two motos each in the premier 250cc and 450cc men’s classes, delivering a full day of high-speed, bar-to-bar competition on one of the sport’s most historic tracks.
Fans looking for an up-close experience will have a special opportunity to access the Pro Pits on Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to noon. For $30, attendees can walk through the paddock, meet riders, and see the machines and teams that make up the sport’s elite. Pro Pit passes, along with general admission and reserved seating tickets, are available online.
With multiple ticket options available and some seating limited, organizers encourage fans to purchase in advance by visiting the event’s official website atwww.hangtownmx.comfor full race details and ticket information.
From its deep roots in motocross history to its reputation for delivering some of the most competitive racing in the country, the Hangtown Motocross Classic continues to stand as a premier destination for fans and riders alike, blending tradition, speed, and spectacle in one of California’s most anticipated motorsports events of the year.
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