Past Event
Motocross Takes On the SoCal Slopes
Big Bear MX Grand Prix by O'Neal
Aug
21
Thu
Date & Time
Aug. 21, 2025 — Aug. 24, 2025
8:00 AM — 4:00 PM
Please note, this event has happened in the past.
Register
Racer registration is now sold out. However, racers can still purchase a parking pass. Spectators must have both a spectator ticket and a parking pass. All purchases must be made onsite — online sales are no longer available.
Spectator tickets and parking tickets are no longer available to purchase online. You must go to 'Brownie Lane Lot' to purchase in-person day-of.
The Big Bear MX Grand Prix by O'Neal is the culmination of six years of planning and excitement between motocross race promoters, Swapmoto Race Series, and the team at Big Bear Mountain Resort. The group of race promoters has been putting on events collectively for over 20 years. Currently, they put on 23 motocross events per year, mostly in Southern California but also in Illinois and Alabama.
This one-off motorcycle event will take place on the bottom section of Bear Mountain from August 21-24, 2025. There will be race classes for riders from 5 years old, classes up to 60+ years old with different skill levels, and even pro classes. Spectating will happen from the patio deck, along with the food and beverage services that the mountain accommodates. Sponsors will have products for demo and sale, plus inaugural event merchandise. The race course will be a unique layout utilizing the elevation, existing ski runs, and fire roads. We are bringing our roots of motocross to the course and have a design that will include several jumps and berm features.
IMPORTANT: All guests - both racers and spectators - must first go to the Brownie Lane Lot to pick up their packets before heading to the Bear Mountain Upper Lot or Moonridge for parking. This applies between 7AM and 5:30PM.
Get Directions to Brownie Lane Lot
The Big Bear MX Grand Prix by O'Neal is the culmination of six years of planning and excitement between motocross race promoters, Swapmoto Race Series, and the team at Big Bear Mountain Resort. The group of race promoters has been putting on events collectively for over 20 years. Currently, they put on 23 motocross events per year, mostly in Southern California but also in Illinois and Alabama.
This one-off motorcycle event will take place on the bottom section of Bear Mountain from August 21-24, 2025. There will be race classes for riders from 5 years old, classes up to 60+ years old with different skill levels, and even pro classes. Spectating will happen from the patio deck, along with the food and beverage services that the mountain accommodates. Sponsors will have products for demo and sale, plus inaugural event merchandise. The race course will be a unique layout utilizing the elevation, existing ski runs, and fire roads. We are bringing our roots of motocross to the course and have a design that will include several jumps and berm features.
IMPORTANT: All guests - both racers and spectators - must first go to the Brownie Lane Lot to pick up their packets before heading to the Bear Mountain Upper Lot or Moonridge for parking. This applies between 7AM and 5:30PM.
Get Directions to Brownie Lane Lot
Aug
21
Thu
Past Event
Motocross Takes On the SoCal Slopes
Big Bear MX Grand Prix by O'Neal
Date & Time
Aug. 21, 2025 — Aug. 24, 2025
8:00 AM — 4:00 PM
Please note, this event has happened in the past.
Register
Racer registration is now sold out. However, racers can still purchase a parking pass. Spectators must have both a spectator ticket and a parking pass. All purchases must be made onsite — online sales are no longer available.
Spectator tickets and parking tickets are no longer available to purchase online. You must go to 'Brownie Lane Lot' to purchase in-person day-of.
The Big Bear MX Grand Prix by O'Neal is the culmination of six years of planning and excitement between motocross race promoters, Swapmoto Race Series, and the team at Big Bear Mountain Resort. The group of race promoters has been putting on events collectively for over 20 years. Currently, they put on 23 motocross events per year, mostly in Southern California but also in Illinois and Alabama.
This one-off motorcycle event will take place on the bottom section of Bear Mountain from August 21-24, 2025. There will be race classes for riders from 5 years old, classes up to 60+ years old with different skill levels, and even pro classes. Spectating will happen from the patio deck, along with the food and beverage services that the mountain accommodates. Sponsors will have products for demo and sale, plus inaugural event merchandise. The race course will be a unique layout utilizing the elevation, existing ski runs, and fire roads. We are bringing our roots of motocross to the course and have a design that will include several jumps and berm features.
IMPORTANT: All guests - both racers and spectators - must first go to the Brownie Lane Lot to pick up their packets before heading to the Bear Mountain Upper Lot or Moonridge for parking. This applies between 7AM and 5:30PM.
Get Directions to Brownie Lane Lot
The Big Bear MX Grand Prix by O'Neal is the culmination of six years of planning and excitement between motocross race promoters, Swapmoto Race Series, and the team at Big Bear Mountain Resort. The group of race promoters has been putting on events collectively for over 20 years. Currently, they put on 23 motocross events per year, mostly in Southern California but also in Illinois and Alabama.
This one-off motorcycle event will take place on the bottom section of Bear Mountain from August 21-24, 2025. There will be race classes for riders from 5 years old, classes up to 60+ years old with different skill levels, and even pro classes. Spectating will happen from the patio deck, along with the food and beverage services that the mountain accommodates. Sponsors will have products for demo and sale, plus inaugural event merchandise. The race course will be a unique layout utilizing the elevation, existing ski runs, and fire roads. We are bringing our roots of motocross to the course and have a design that will include several jumps and berm features.
IMPORTANT: All guests - both racers and spectators - must first go to the Brownie Lane Lot to pick up their packets before heading to the Bear Mountain Upper Lot or Moonridge for parking. This applies between 7AM and 5:30PM.
Get Directions to Brownie Lane Lot
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Live Stream Chair 5 Cam
Saturday, Aug. 23
8AM: Sight Lap (races 1-4 only)
12:05PM: Sight Lap (races 5-8)
Sunday, Aug. 24
8AM: Sight Lap (races 9-12 only)
12PM: Sight Lap (races 13-15)Close Videovideo-ctaLive Stream Chair 5 Cam
Saturday, Aug. 23
8AM: Sight Lap (races 1-4 only)
12:05PM: Sight Lap (races 5-8)
Sunday, Aug. 24
8AM: Sight Lap (races 9-12 only)
12PM: Sight Lap (races 13-15)
Live Stream Base Cam
Saturday, Aug. 23
8AM: Sight Lap (races 1-4 only)
12:05PM: Sight Lap (races 5-8)
Sunday, Aug. 24
8AM: Sight Lap (races 9-12 only)
12PM: Sight Lap (races 13-15)Close Videovideo-ctaLive Stream Base Cam
Saturday, Aug. 23
8AM: Sight Lap (races 1-4 only)
12:05PM: Sight Lap (races 5-8)
Sunday, Aug. 24
8AM: Sight Lap (races 9-12 only)
12PM: Sight Lap (races 13-15)
Live Stream Beginner Cam
Saturday, Aug. 23
8AM: Sight Lap (races 1-4 only)
12:05PM: Sight Lap (races 5-8)
Sunday, Aug. 24
8AM: Sight Lap (races 9-12 only)
12PM: Sight Lap (races 13-15)Close Videovideo-ctaLive Stream Beginner Cam
Saturday, Aug. 23
8AM: Sight Lap (races 1-4 only)
12:05PM: Sight Lap (races 5-8)
Sunday, Aug. 24
8AM: Sight Lap (races 9-12 only)
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Make sure to mark your calendars for this unique event that is sure to make memories for racers and spectators alike. Here's a quick glance at rider scheduling:
- Racer check-in day is Thursday, August 21, followed by practice on Friday, August 22.
- Races will be held on Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24. The classes that race on Saturday will not race on Sunday and vice versa.
Thursday, Aug. 21
- 4PM-8PM: Early arrival and check-in at Brownie Lot
- 5PM-8PM: Registration
Friday, Aug. 22
- 6:30AM: Gates open for practice day
- 7AM-5PM: Registration
- 8AM: Practice begins
- 3:50PM: E-MTB Race
- 4:20PM: Stark Demo
Saturday, Aug. 23
- 6:30AM: Gates open for race day
- 7AM-5PM: Registration
- 7:30AM: Rider's Meeting
- 8AM: Sight Lap with races to begin immediately after (races 1-4 only)
- 12:05PM: Sight Lap with races to begin immediately after (races 5-8)
Sunday, Aug. 24
- 6:30AM: Gates open for race day
- 7AM-5PM: Registration
- 7:30AM: Rider's Meeting
- 8AM: Sight Lap with races to begin immediately after (races 9-12 only)
- 12PM: Sight Lap with races to begin immediately after (races 13-15)
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Here's the full run down for race order:
SATURDAY, AUG. 23
Race Classes 1-8 / Awards Ceremony After Last Race
- 8AM: Sight Lap for races 1-4
- 8:40AM: Race 1 - Post Vintage & Vintage
- 9:20AM: Race 2 - 250cc Amateur & Expert
- 10:15AM: Race 3 - Vet 30+ Amateur & Expert
- 11:10AM: Race 4 - Vet 50+ Amateur & Expert
- 12:05PM: Sight Lap for races 5-8
- 12:45PM: Race 5 - 125cc Amateur & Expert / Women Amateur & Expert
- 1:40PM: Race 6 - 450cc Amateur & Expert
- 2:35PM: Race 7 - 60+ Amateur & Expert / Vet 40+ Amateur & Expert
- 3:30PM: Race 8 - Pro 250cc & 450cc
SUNDAY, AUG. 24
Race Classes 9-17 / Awards Ceremony After Last Race
- 8AM: Sight Lap for races 9-12
- 8:40AM: Race 9 - 250cc Beginner & Novice
- 9:35AM: Race 10 - Vet 30+ Beginner & Novice / Vet 50+ Beginner & Novice
- 10:20AM: Race 11 - 85cc Amateur, Beginner, Expert, & Novice
- 11:05AM: Race 12 - Women Beginner / Vet 40+ Beginner & Novice / Vet 60+ Beginner & Novice
- 12PM: Sight Lap for races 13-15
- 12:40PM: Race 13 - 125cc Beginner & Novice / Supermini Amateur, Beginner, Expert, & Novice / Women Novice
- 1:25PM: Race 14 - 50cc Amateur, Beginner, & Novice / 65cc Amateur, Beginner, Expert, & Novice / Girls Amateur, Beginner, & Novice
- 2:05PM: Race 15 - 450cc Beginner & Novice
- 3PM: Race 16 - Mini Bike Team Race
- 3:55PM: Race 17 - Big Bike Team Race
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Spectator tickets are required for this event and cost $25. Please note, this is not a free event and does not include live entertainment or additional activities.
- Children 5 and under are free.
- Wristbands are valid for the entire weekend.
- Sunday-only wristbands will be available on-site for $20.
- All spectators and racers must wear a facility wristband at all times.
All online sales have closed. Wristbands and parking passes can be purchased on-site at the Brownie Lot Will Call during the following hours: Thursday 4PM-8PM, Friday-Saturday 6AM-4PM, and Sunday 6AM-3PM. rich-text, responsive-table -
Racer Parking
Overnight parking will not be available at Bear Mountain. To maximize space, please do not bring trailers or campers. Ideally, transport your bikes in the back of a truck and use a pop-up tent. Each team will be allocated a small pit area behind their vehicle, approximately 10’x10’. Race parking will be hosted in the Bear Mountain upper lot.
Spectator Parking
Event paid parking will be available at the Moonridge Lot down the street from Bear Mountain. Free parking shuttles will transport spectators to/from the lot and event.
Parking Pass Update
All online sales have closed. Parking passes can be purchased on-site at the Brownie Lot Will Call upon arrival during the following hours: Thursday 4PM-8PM, Friday-Saturday 6AM-4PM, and Sunday 6AM-3PM. rich-text, responsive-table -
Friday, Aug. 22 - Sunday, Aug. 24
- 7AM-10:30AM: Easy Street Coffee with breakfast
- 11AM-5PM: BBQ in the Park
- 10AM-5PM: Laybacks Bar
Saturday, Aug. 23 - Sunday, Aug. 24
- 11AM-4PM: Flat Bottom Dough (pizza)
- 11AM-5PM: Outlaw Luau and Tiki Bar
- 12PM-5PM: Hot Dawgs & Hand Rails (hot dogs/sausages) PLUS beer tasting
Big Bear Sports retail shop will be open all weekend for Bear Mountain souvenirs and any last-minute on-hill essentials like hats, sunscreen, chapstick, and more. rich-text, responsive-table -
To wind down after the races, head over to Snow Summit and enjoy a unique mountaintop dining experience during sunset for the launch of Skyline at Sundown on Friday and Saturday, August 22-23. For only $40, you'll receive a buffet-style BBQ dinner and a complimentary Scenic Sky Chair ticket that will take you to/from the top of the hill. It's bound to be an elevated evening full of live music and good vibes.
Prior to the peak special event, enjoy a mixture of happenings in the base area. From live music between 4PM to 7PM and purchasing an alpine memento from Big Bear Sports as they extend retail hours until 5:30PM to grabbing a pre-dinner treat at Bighorn Smokehouse until 7PM and a frosty beverage from the base area bar until 7:30PM, there's plenty of action in store to help you and your crew create new mountain memories.
Skyline at Sundown (sunset dinner event) for both Friday and Saturday have SOLD OUT. After the MX Grand Prix event at Bear Mountain, everyone can help over to Snow Summit to continue the fun with free live music and extended hours for food, drinks, retail, and Basecamp Activities. rich-text, responsive-table
Everyone Will Check In at Brownie Lot
Whether you're a racer, staff, or spectator, you must check in at the Brownie Parking Lot. Check out this video for steps and instructions on where to go.
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Everyone Will Check In at Brownie Lot
Whether you're a racer, staff, or spectator, you must check in at the Brownie Parking Lot. Check out this video for steps and instructions on where to go.