Pit Bike Races

Friday Night Frenzy

Small Bikes.
Big Chaos.

Friday night gets loud, fast and sideways when the Pit Bike Races return to Wide Open Wisconsin on an all-new dirt and grass track built for close racing and nonstop action. All Race-entry proceeds benefit the PARKER LANGE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP.

6 PM

Friday Night Race Start

Practice begins at 5 PM before the gates drop.

Wide Open Wisconsin 2026 Pit Bike Races

Presented by Metro Motorcycle

Friday Night Racing Under the Lights

Riders will battle on a dirt-and-grass Miniature Springfield TT-inspired course designed for close racing, hard braking and plenty of sideways action.

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Practice

5 PM

Friday, September 25

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Race Start

6 PM

Friday night under the lights.

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Track Surface

Dirt + Grass

Built for tight racing and hard cornering.

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Race Entry

$10

Race entry is separate from event admission.

2026 Race Classes

Two Ways to Line Up

Both classes are for adult riders age 18 and older. Registration is limited, so get signed up before the classes fill.

Pit Bike Open
150cc

Or Lower

  • Must be 150cc or lower
  • 2-valve head required
  • Riders must be 18+
  • Limited to the first 50 registrants
New for 2026
125cc

Adults on Youth ATVs

  • Youth ATV must be 125cc or lower
  • Riders must be 18+
  • Same full-throttle attitude
  • Limited to the first 15 registrants

Who Can Race?

Bring Your Machine. Line Up.

Anyone age 18 or older can race. Bring your own qualifying pit bike or youth ATV and join the Friday night action.

18+

Adult Riders Only

All racers must be at least 18 years old.

$10

Race Entry

Race entry is $10 per racer.

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For a Good Cause

Race-entry proceeds benefit the Parker Lange Memorial Scholarship.

Required Safety Gear

Show Up Ready to Race

01

Full-Face Helmet

Motocross-style full-face helmet required.

02

Goggles

Eye protection is required while racing.

03

Gloves

Protective riding gloves are required.

04

Long Sleeves

A long-sleeve shirt or riding jersey is required.

05

Pants

Long pants or riding pants are required.

06

Boots

Protective boots are required.

Registration Is Open

Claim Your Spot on the Starting Line

Registration is completed on separate registration pages for each class. Both classes are limited, so register in advance before spots fill.

First 50 Racers

Pit Bike Open

150cc or lower with a 2-valve head. Riders must be 18 or older.

Complete the Pit Bike registration form, then follow the payment instructions on the registration page for the $10 race entry.


Register for Pit Bike Open

First 15 Racers

Adults on Youth ATVs

Youth ATV must be 125cc or lower. Riders must be 18 or older.

Complete the Adults on Youth ATVs registration form, then follow the payment instructions on the registration page for the $10 race entry.


Register for Youth ATV Class

Important:
Race registration does not include admission to Wide Open Wisconsin. Racers still need Friday Night Frenzy admission or a weekend admission option.

Friday Night Frenzy

Come Watch the Chaos

Pit Bike Races are part of Friday Night Frenzy at Wide Open Wisconsin. Watch the racing, then stick around for the rest of Friday night’s Full Throttle Fest action.

2026 Wide Open Wisconsin Pit Bike Races flyer

Friday Night Frenzy

Friday Admission Is Only $5

Race entry does not include event admission. Racers and spectators should review Friday Night Frenzy and weekend admission options before arriving.


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