• New Jersey ATV parks invite children and adults to practice their skills on these all-terrain vehicles.atvs - quads race image by muro from Fotolia.com
  
  All-terrain vehicle racing is not only quickly becoming an off-road adventure for families, but a competitive sport as well. In New Jersey, ATV trails allow both children and adults to practice their skills on the back of ATVs, which are otherwise known as four-wheelers, three-wheelers and quad bikes. While most of the parks are private, passes can be purchased. Several parks also offer racing events that spectators can attend.
  
  

Atco MX Park

• The Atco MX Park is located in Atco, New Jersey, and is home to a drag racing facility. The park is open from March until November and is open to racers who practice motocross, two-wheel ATV racing and four-wheel ATV racing. The facility also features a lighted track for night practicing and racing. The track requires riders younger than 18 to be accompanied by a parent or have a notarized waiver form, printed in color, from the American Motorcyclist Association. Practice hours are 5 to 11 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Gate fees are $5 and practice fees are $35. During race days, riders must sign in between 7 and 8:30 a.m. for day races (held on Saturdays and Sundays), and between 1 and 2:30 p.m. for night races (held only on Saturdays). Practice for day races starts at 8:30 a.m. and racing begins at about 10 a.m. Practice for night races starts at 2:30 p.m., with racing at about 4 p.m. Gate fees for racing events are $15, with entry fees of $35. Spectators pay $15 for adults, $10 for children 12 to 15 years old and $5 for children 6 to 11 years old. According to the track, riders must have AMA memberships. If they do not, memberships are available for purchase for $39 per year when riders sign in.
  
  Atco MX Park
  1000 Jackson Road
  Atco, NJ 08004
  856-768-6000
  atcomxracing.com
  
  

Ready to Ride, Off Road PALS

• Ready to Ride is a family-friendly, non-competition park open to dirt bikes. The park is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is located on 30 acres with a half-mile loop trail for novice riders, a three-mile loop for amateur riders and a two-mile loop for expert riders. ATV riders also can take advantage of the go-kart track and motocross track located on the property. Memberships are required; however, one-day passes are available. The track also limits the number of members to 200. The facility is open to children and adults older than age 6, though members must register with the Ready to Ride program developed by Egg Harbor's Police Athletic League. Single membership fees range from $120 to $280 depending on the residence and age of applicant. One-day passes are available for $50, though a one-time $50 fee for an orientation course is required.
  
  Ready to Ride
  2590 Ridge Ave.
  Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
  609-645-8413
  ehtpal.com/ready_to_ride.htm
  
  

Old Bridge Township Raceway Park

• Old Bridge Township Raceway Park is a New Jersey destination in itself and is the home to a motocross track, drag racing strip and trails for ATV racing. The park features a 1-1/2-mile track that is open to quads and bikes. The facility also features a beginner's track for kids learning how to ride. While the track is mostly designed for amateurs, riders of all skill levels will experience some challenges on the trails that feature a few hazards, as well as novice and expert terrain areas. In order to practice, riders must show proof of raceway health insurance, though it can be purchased at the track for $65 per year. Riding fees are $40.
  
  Old Bridge Township Raceway Park
  230 Pension Road
  Englishtown, NJ 07726
  732-446-7800
  etownraceway.com