2026 GP SCHEDULE

04/12 - Honda Hills

10214 Honda Hills Rd, Thornville, OH 43076 

Honda Hills a legacy facility and a staple in the southern Ohio motocross scene since 1969. Honda Hills hosted several of the early Trans AMA series races - this would later become AMA Pro Motocross. Some of the earliest professionally sanctioned motocross events took place at HH. This is hallowed ground in the motocross community. Honda Hills closed in 2005 - typically when the gates close on a motocross facility it means the end. Levi Baker and his team began to revive HH in 2021 and last year for the first time in 17 years hosted a motocross race. We are beyond excited to host an event at this storied facility and take our series to one of the oldest facilities in the United States to continue to make more memories racing our motorcylces.

05/24 - COCR - Central Ohio Competition Rider

9171 Buckeye Rd, Sugar Grove, OH 43155 

COCR (Central Ohio Competitive Riders) is a private motocross club made up of 100% volunteers who are dedicated to providing and maintaining a high-quality motocross racing facility for Southeast Ohio and the surrounding region. For nearly six decades, this organization has been dedicated to providing and maintaining a high-quality motocross racing facility for Southeast Ohio and the surrounding region. Through countless volunteer hours, continuous facility improvements, and a focus on family-friendly racing, the club plays a vital role in supporting grassroots motocross and ensuring future generations have access to a professionally operated and well-maintained racing environment.

06/28 – Battlesburg

6270 Ridgeview Dr SE, Waynesburg, OH 44688

This family-focused dirt bike facility serves the Stark County area and provides a safe, well-maintained environment for riders of all ages and experience levels. The venue features a dedicated peewee and beginner track for youth riders, a full-size motocross track for competitive racing, and plenty of woods to produce an awesome GP track for MERP. Plenty of variety here for practice and events. Operating seasonally with organized weekend practice sessions, the facility is supported by a dedicated track maintenance team whose ongoing efforts ensure safe, groomed, and race-ready conditions. The track is a trusted and welcoming destination for families, developing riders, and race organizers within the Ohio race community.

07/12 – Mansfield Speedway

400 Crall Rd E, Mansfield, OH 44903

Opened in 1959, Mansfield Speedway is a historic Ohio motorsports venue that is entering an exciting new chapter in 2026 under new ownership with the introduction of off-road racing. The spacious, well-equipped property is designed to comfortably support large crowds, making it an ideal destination for families, racers, and spectators alike. With strong support from the new ownership team and a commitment to continuous improvement, the facility will provide an excellent and versatile track layout well suited for a MERP Grand Prix race. The focus is on creating safe, enjoyable, and memorable race weekends for riders of all ages while delivering a high-quality experience for everyone in attendance.

08/02 – Stoke Run

3495 Tugend Rd, Butler, OH 44822

Stoke Run may be a new Moto facility, but it’s no stranger to action sports! Known for its top-tier indoor and outdoor skate and bicycle parks, Stoke Run has been a premier destination for adrenaline seekers in Ohio. MERP is proud to be the first series to bring an off-road event to this epic location! Get ready for one of the best venues on the schedule—plus, don’t forget to bring your bikes and skateboards to experience everything Stoke Run has to offer!

08/30 – Driven MX

14900 W Akron-Canfield Rd, Berlin Center, OH

Driven MX Training is a professional motocross facility dedicated to developing riders of all skill levels through structured coaching and purposeful practice. Founded in 2010 by Clay Elliott, the program emphasizes discipline, consistency, and quality repetitions to build confident and capable riders. Known for excellent track preparation, the facility provides consistently safe, groomed, and race-ready conditions. Much of the woods portion of the property features largely untouched, virgin dirt, offering fresh and challenging terrain for off-road racing. In addition to year-round training and camps, the facility hosts the Viva Ohio MX and AMA sanctioned Driven MX Motocross Series and now also supports organized race events such as MERP, expanding its role in delivering high-quality experiences for riders and families within the Ohio motocross community.

09/27 – Mansfield Speedway

400 Crall Rd E, Mansfield, OH 44903

Opened in 1959, Mansfield Speedway is a historic Ohio motorsports venue that is entering an exciting new chapter in 2026 under new ownership with the introduction of off-road racing. The spacious, well-equipped property is designed to comfortably support large crowds, making it an ideal destination for families, racers, and spectators alike. With strong support from the new ownership team and a commitment to continuous improvement, the facility will provide an excellent and versatile track layout well suited for a MERP Grand Prix race. The focus is on creating safe, enjoyable, and memorable race weekends for riders of all ages while delivering a high-quality experience for everyone in attendance.