38 teams (including Canada) will compete in this years 2022 Motocross Of Nations.
Each team will have a 3-rider team: MXGP (450cc), MX2 (250cc) and OPEN (choice of bikes). Saturday is qualifying, where teams not only earn a place in the final races, but also earn their gate picks for every final moto on Sunday.
The first place qualifying team gets gate picks 1 and 21 for the final motos Sunday, second place qualifying team gets gate picks 2 and 22, and so on.
Saturday Race 1: the MXGP (450) class- one rider from each country.
Saturday Race 2: the MX2 (250) class – one rider from each country.
Saturday Race 3: the OPEN class – one rider from each country.
Each country’s three motos are tallied, three First place finishes = 3 points, etc. The top 19 countries advance. That leaves one spot to be filled Sunday morning in the “B Final”, a last chance qualifier.
Sunday Final Moto 1: MXGP and MX2 – each country’s 450 and 250 rider competes.
Sunday Final Moto 2: MX2 and OPEN – each country’s 250 and OPEN rider competes.
Sunday Final Moto 3: MXGP and OPEN – each country’s 450 and OPEN rider competes.
Tally the results using 1 point for first, 2 for second, etc., and throw out each team’s worst of six finishes, and the lowest point team wins! With the throwaway finish, you never know who’s going to win until the last laps of the final race.
Schedule of Official Events
FRIDAY
4:30 pm – Introduction of all the nations’ teams at the starting line.
7:00 pm – Pit Bike of Nations practice.
SATURDAY
- 10:00 am – MXGP Practice (40 minutes, plus 5 minutes start practice)
- 11:00 am – MX2 Practice (40 minutes, plus 5 minutes start practice)
- 12:00 pm – OPEN Practice (40 minutes, plus 5 minutes start practice)
- 2:20 pm – sight lap for MXGP Qualifier (20 minutes + 2 laps)
- 2:30 pm – MXGP Qualifier
- 3:20 pm – sight lap for MX2 Qualifier
- 3:30 pm – MX2 Qualifier
- 4:20 pm – sight lap for OPEN Qualifier
- 4:30 pm – OPEN Qualifier
SATURDAY NIGHT
Thor Pit Bike of Nations
- 6:30 pm – Team Introductions at the Thor rig (on the pro track midway)
- 7:45 pm – Teams parade to the night track
- 8:00 pm – Opening ceremonies
SUNDAY
- 8:45 am – B Final Practice
- 9:15 am – Practice for teams who qualified in odd number positions (1st , 3rd, 5th, etc.)
- 9:40 am – Practice for teams who qualified in even number positions (2nd – 4th – 6th, etc.)
- 10:50 am – sight lap followed by B Final
- 1:00 pm – sight lap followed by MXGP & MX2 moto
- 2:30 pm – sight lap followed by MX2 & OPEN moto
- 4:00 pm – sight lap followed by MXGP & OPEN moto
- Podium presentations following the last race
TICKETING INFORMATION
- Online Prices (through September 9, 2022) :
- Weekend $155 Adult / $70 Junior (8-11)
- Sunday $105 Adult / $45 Junior
- At-the-gate, and Online after Sept. 9 Prices:
- Weekend $175 Adult / $80 Junior (8-11)
- Sunday $120 Adult / $55 Junior (8-11)
IMPORTANT! Ticket charges are processed through a European bank; the charge will show as “PG Sport Group” in Monaco.
- Ticket ordering tips:
- Check the currency at the top right of the ticket page; make sure it’s set to USD (US dollars), or your local currency if it’s not correct.
- Check with your credit card provider! Ask if pre-authorization is needed for an international charge, and if there is a surcharge. You may need to use a different card.
- VISA, MasterCard and American Express are accepted. Some cards work without a problem, some get delayed for a day, and a few just won’t work at all.
- If you don’t get an error, but didn’t get your order confirmation, give it a day. We see a lot of orders sit for a day before clearing.
- If you have a problem besides credit cards not working, contact Platinium customer support. 313-513-2935, or use the contact form on the ticket page to send a message. (They’re on CET, 6 hours ahead of US Eastern Time.)
- IF ALL ELSE FAILS, CALL OR EMAIL US. If we can’t figure it out we can purchase tickets for you, and you can buy them from RedBud using our Square account rather than a European processor. Call 269-695-6405 or email tickets@redbudmx.com.
THURSDAY EARLY ARRIVAL INFORMATION FOR CAMPERS
The South gate opens at 10am Thursday (to avoid backing up school busses). There’s no place to line up near the track entrance, so we’ve arranged for a Staging area for RVs. If you want to arrive Thursday morning, you should either use the Staging area (see below), or plan to arrive around 11:30 when the traffic has cleared and parking is caught up.
Campers will line up in order of arrival … first in, first out.
Wednesday fee for staging is $20/RV, CASH ONLY. You can plug in to electric, and use the restrooms and showers while you’re there. If you come in Thursday morning, there’s no charge unless you need to plug in. At approximately 9:45 am Thursday, the police will lead vehicles from staging to the South gate at RedBud. ALL VEHICLES FROM STAGING WILL GET IN FIRST. You don’t want to drive directly to the RedBud entrance at 10:00 am; you’ll wait for EVERY vehicle from staging before you can come in.
REDBUD STAFF WILL COME TO STAGING WEDNESDAY EARLY EVENING TO PROCESS YOUR TICKETS AND CAMPING PASSES so you can drive right in when you get to the track. They’ll be in one of the buildings at the fairgrounds; staff can direct you when they’re set up and ready. Each person will need to come to check in and get their wristband; bring your barcoded tickets and camping passes to be scanned.
Staging Location
Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds (6 miles north of the track).
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Staging Entry Hours
2:00 pm – 12:00 am Wednesday / 6:00 am – 9:30 am Thursday.
Caravan from Staging to RedBud (South Gate)
Departs at approximately 9:45 am Thursday, led by an Oronoko County Police car.
IF YOU’RE CAMPING AT THE FAIRGROUNDS:
Entry Hours
Thursday 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Friday 7:00 am – 10:00 pm
Bussing will run Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Schedule will be posted ASAP.
TRACK ENTRANCES BY DAY
Thursday | Open for campers only (early set up day)
SOUTH GATE only | 10:00 am – 11:00 pm
Friday | Campers and General Parking
SOUTH GATE | 8:00 am – 11:00 pm | ONLY FOR Campers, VIP Parking, Handicap Parking
NORTH GATE | 11:00 am – 7:00 pm | General Parking (no campers)
Saturday and Sunday | All parking
SOUTH GATE | Open 6:00 am – 4:00 pm, CLOSED 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm , reopens 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Only For: Campers, VIP parking, Handicap Parking, Street bikes
NORTH GATE | Opens at 6:00 am | General Parking (no campers)
WEST GATE | Opens at 6:00 am | General Parking, VIP Parking, Handicap Parking, Street bikes, RVs and large vehicles NOT camping |
ENTRANCE LOCATIONS
SOUTH GATE: Located 800 feet south of the track office address: 13638 N Red Bud Trail / Buchanan, MI / 49107 | 5 miles north of U.S. 12.
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NORTH GATE: Located 4/10 mile north of the track address: 13638 N Red Bud Trail / Buchanan, MI / 49107 | 5 miles north of U.S. 12.
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WEST GATE: Located on North Main Street / Buchanan, MI / 49107
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PARKING FEES & INFO
- There is no overnight parking; all cars must exit before midnight, or the posted closing time nightly.
- Friday only / $15, Friday – Sunday Parking Sticker ($75)
- Saturday-Sunday Parking Sticker / $60
- Sunday only / $30
- Carpool if you can.
- U.S. cash ONLY for parking. Exact change gets you parked and to the track faster!
- Don’t back up the line!
- Parking is not available online; scanners and credit cards slow the line down.
- Some neighbors will also offer parking, and can accept U.S. cash only.
ACCESSIBILITY
Dedicated shuttle carts will run daily from camping lots and handicap parking lots to the track entrances.
Camping? Show your handicap placard to parking staff and they’ll place you in an easy-to-find spot for the shuttles.
Parking? Show your placard to get parked in a Handicap lot, available from any track entrance.
We cannot accommodate golf carts or pit vehicles for personal transportation. Of course ADA battery-driven mobility devices are welcome.
Need more information? Give us a call at 269-695-6405.