Desert Downs BMX

Desert Downs BMX

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Welcome to Desert Downs BMX, experience the thrill of the oldest BMX track in Texas, established in 1977 by Trans Mountain Optimist Club!

05/31/2026

RACES ARE NO LONGER SUNDAYS!
PRACTICE IS STILL WEDNESDAYS AND RACES ARE NOW MOVED TO FRIDAY EVENINGS.
CALANDAR COMING SOON!

05/30/2026

🏆Good luck to all the riders racing this week!
Send us some pics! We want to see your riders and their amazing awards!🏆

05/30/2026
Photos from Desert Downs BMX's post 05/29/2026

🏁🏁🏁TODAY IS RACE DAY🏁🏁🏁
Starting today, we will be changing our race days to Fridays!
Registration/Practice 6-7pm with races to follow asap!
*long sleeve and pants needed
*rental bikes and helmets available at first come basis

🎉🪅We want to congratulate 5 first race riders from last weeks races🎉🪅
-Abimael Martinez 3rd place (blue shirt)
-Azrael Martinez, 1st place (red shirt)
-Fernando Valverde, 3rd place (brown shirt)
-William Mitchell, 3rd place (white shirt)
-Antony Parker, 1st place(O'Neal shirt)

We will see you all later this evening!!

05/29/2026

Doctor says the aches, pains, random bruises, sore knees, stiff backs, and “why does everything crack now?” moments are completely normal… when you’re racing BMX at 50. 😂

But here’s the secret:
The harder you ride, the faster you push, and the more FUN you have… the better you feel.

BMX keeps you moving.
BMX keeps you young.
BMX gives you goals, adrenaline, friendships, and stories nobody else understands.

Sure, recovery takes a little longer now…
…but gate drops still hit exactly the same. 🚲🔥

Keep pedaling.
Keep racing.
Keep proving age is just another number on the moto sheet.

05/26/2026

Turn back Tuesday! Desert Downs BMX 1990

1990 El Paso I just turned 16

05/24/2026

🏁🏁🏁Race Day🏁🏁🏁
2:30-3:30 practice/registration
Races to follow after 3:30

🚲$10 per rider/moto and a $30 cap will be honored for families with multiple riders/motos in local races.

❓️If anyone has questions about nationals, state, or gold cup races, we can answer your questions.
See you all there!

Events 05/21/2026

Hello everyone!
We are only a couple of weeks away from Spring Nationals in Albuquerque, NM!
🚲🚲 June 5, 6, and 7th.🚲🚲

🏁Pre-registration is open for all races Friday-Sunday at a low discounted rate. Currently, races are showing $65 per day but that will change to $70 soon.

🚨Reminder if you are racing as a cruiser or expert you have to have a transponder!! If you do not have a transponder, you can not race in those classes.

🚗There are a few VIP parking spots available for $100 or general parking for $30. Both are good for the weekend. Please locate the VIP link on the Duke City BMX page.

For any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out, and we will do our best to assist you.

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5600 TM Optimist
El Paso, TX
79904

Opening Hours

Wednesday 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Sunday 5pm - 6pm