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Division 1 - Learn to Race

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Primary Goal

Ages 4-8 // Level 1-2

Fall in love with riding while learning safety, confidence, respect, and responsibility.

At this stage, we aren’t trying to create professional racers. We’re introducing children to a sport and helping them discover that they are capable of learning difficult things.

Keep it fun.

A 5-year-old doesn’t need a 30-minute lecture about racing technique.

They need:

“Let’s try that corner again.”

Success Looks Like

Not: “My child won.”

Instead: “My child had fun, listened to the coach, rode safely, and tried something difficult.”

5 NXGen race kids at the Glen Helen sign

Coaches focus on

Personal Development

  • Listening to adults
  • Following instructions
  • Sharing equipment
  • Respecting teammates
  • Saying “please” and “thank you”
  • Being a good winner and loser
  • Taking responsibility for simple tasks
  • Learning patience
  • Building confidence
  • Understanding that mistakes are part of learning

Coaches focus on

Racer Development

  • Helmet and gear safety
  • Pre-ride inspection
  • Starting and stopping
  • Throttle control
  • Braking
  • Steering
  • Balance
  • Basic body position
  • Cornering fundamentals
  • Starting-line behavior
  • Track awareness
  • Passing safely
  • Race etiquette

Parents are coached too.

Parent Development

We teach parents to:

  • Encourage rather than pressure
  • Praise effort
  • Avoid coaching from the fence
  • Let the rider make age-appropriate decisions
  • Never define the child by race results
  • Model good sportsmanship

Events Coming Up

WORCS // Mesquite, Nevada
October 9-11
WORCS // Parker, Arizona
November 6-8

About Us

NXGen develops young Off-road racers into skilled athletes, responsible leaders, and confident young adults through education, mentorship, safety, sportsmanship, and competitive racing opportunities.

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