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Norfolk, NE, United States, 68701
Description
About AK 51 MX
AK 51 MX is a local motocross track in Norfolk, Nebraska, sitting right next to Off Road Speedway in the northeast corner of the state. It is run by a family with a straightforward goal, which they state plainly: keeping local moto alive. It is one of the newest tracks in Nebraska and it has drawn a strong response from riders in its first seasons.
A New Track With a Simple Purpose
Northeast Nebraska has lost riding options over the years, and AK 51 MX exists to push back against that. The family running it built the track and maintain it themselves, and the payoff shows in rider feedback. Visitors consistently comment on how well the surface turns in and how much work has clearly gone into the layout.
That hands on approach also means conditions vary honestly. When it rains, the operators say so rather than pretending the track is perfect, which is exactly what riders want to know before hauling a trailer across the state.
The property sits alongside Off Road Speedway, the dirt oval outside Norfolk, which makes the area a genuine motorsports corner rather than a single venue.
Riding and Clinics
Practice days are the core of the operation. Beyond that, AK 51 MX has hosted professional level instruction. The MX Factory, run by Tyler Livesay, brought a riding clinic to the track, giving Nebraska riders access to coaching normally found at much larger facilities.
Clinics like that are often scheduled midweek rather than on weekends, since weekend track time is harder to book, so watch the schedule if you want a spot.
The track has also brought on a dedicated track head to handle day to day operations, which suggests the family is building toward something longer term rather than running an occasional open gate.
Getting There and Planning a Visit
Norfolk is in Madison County in northeast Nebraska, on US 275 and US 81, roughly two hours from Omaha and from Sioux City. The track is near Off Road Speedway outside town.
Because AK 51 is new and family operated, everything runs through its Facebook page. Open days, prepped practice dates, clinics and weather calls all get posted there. Check before you load up, and if the schedule is unclear, message them directly. Small operations like this one answer quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where exactly is AK 51 MX?
In Norfolk, Nebraska, immediately adjacent to Off Road Speedway. Confirm the entrance with the track before your first visit.
Who runs the track?
A local family who built it and maintain it themselves, with a track head handling day to day operations.
Is it open to the public?
The track posts its open and practice days on its Facebook page. Contact ahead rather than assuming the gate is open.
Are lessons or clinics available?
The track has hosted professional motocross clinics, including one run by The MX Factory. Clinic dates are announced in advance and often fall midweek.
How do I find the schedule?
The track’s Facebook page is the only source. There is no separate website.
Is there another motocross track nearby?
Yes. Northeast Nebraska has several, and the Off Road Ranch complex next door adds oval racing and other off road activity to the same area.
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