Texas

Big state, big spread, big heat. Underground MX in Kemp is one of the better-prepared facilities in the country and pulls pros for winter training. Freestone County Raceway hosts the Loretta Lynn's regional qualifier circuit. 3 Palms outside Conroe, Cycle Ranch, Buffalo Creek, Bluebonnet, Bowers. Texas covers four climate zones and you can ride every month of the year if you're willing to drive. Heat is the survival variable from May through September; locals shift to early-morning starts and lit-track night sessions. Soil ranges from sandy loam in the east, hardpack in the central tier, rocky decomposed-granite in hill country, sandier still in the west. AMA District 22 splits coverage with regional series across the state's footprint. The Loretta Lynn's regional qualifier circuit runs heavy through Texas. Tornado weather kills weekends in spring. Hydration matters more than experience tells most non-Texas riders. Bring a vented chest protector, two filter spares, and a patient attitude about driving.