Morris Cup GP
October 9–11
Apex Motorsports Park
Morris Cup GP registration is live now
QUICK FACTS
DATE
October 9–11
LOCATION
Apex Motorsports Park
FORMAT
Practice • Qualifying • Sprint • GP Mains
BIKE FAMILIES
Motorized Bicycle • MiniMoto • Supermoto
EVENT PRICING
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$80 - Available through July 31
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$100 - August 1 through October 8
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$120 - October 9 through 9:00 AM October 11
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$20 - Anytime
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$20 Gate Entry Fee (per entrant, not covered by race entry)
$35 Overnight Camping (per space)
Lock in early-bird entry before July 31
Pre-registration is expected for all racers and helps race direction focus on timing, scoring, race flow, and the on-track program.
Event Flow
Friday is Apex open/public practice with SGPRA live timing on site.
-Apex open/public day and night practice, 8:00 AM–11:00 PM
Saturday is official SGPRA practice and qualifying.
-private SGPRA event operations, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
-Apex open/public night practice, 6:00 PM–11:00 PM
Sunday begins with short free practice before moving into Sprint races, Grand Prix Main Events, and the final Champion Race.
-private SGPRA event operations, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
-Apex open/public night practice, 6:00 PM–11:00 PM
BIKE FAMILIES
Riders register by bike class, but on-track running groups are organized within three main bike families:
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Motorized bicycle-based machines carrying forward the original roots of SoCal GP racing.
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Small-bike race platforms including minimoto, supermini, pit bike, Ohvale GP-style machines, and similar builds.
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Supermoto-style motorcycles and converted dirt-bike platforms prepared for kart-track, road-course, and mixed-surface racing.
This lets the event welcome a wider range of machines while still keeping sessions organized, readable, and competitive.
How Lap-Time Running Groups Work
SoCal GP uses actual lap times from practice and qualifying to sort riders into running groups. The goal is cleaner sessions, safer closing speeds, fewer avoidable lap-traffic situations, and better racing for every entrant.
Each bike family runs within its own structure. The fastest lap-time group in each family becomes the GP group, followed by Moto 2, Moto 3, and additional Moto groups as needed.
Practice and qualifying times may be used to refine rider placement as the event develops. Final running group placement and race structure are determined by race direction using official timing data, event flow, safety, and competitive balance.
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Because two bikes in the same class may not run the same pace on race day. SoCal GP sorts riders by actual event pace, not just machine type, license status, or self-selected amateur/expert categories.
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Yes. If a rider finds pace during practice or qualifying, race direction may move that rider into the appropriate faster lap-time group.
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Riders may register for more than one bike class. Entries in different bike families, such as BicycleMoto and MiniMoto, are treated as separate on-track structures and should not create a same-running-group conflict. However, one rider cannot race two bikes in the same on-track running group. If multiple registered bikes qualify into the same running group within the same bike family, the rider must choose one bike to race in that group. Duplicate entries in the same running group are not eligible for refund or credit.
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Race direction makes final running group and race structure decisions using official timing data, event flow, safety, rider count, and competitive balance.
Pace sorts the grids. Registration gets you in the system
Running Group Structure
Each bike family uses the same basic running group structure. The fastest lap-time group becomes the GP group, followed by Moto 2, Moto 3, and additional Moto groups as needed based on rider count, lap times, safety, and event flow.
These running groups are based on actual pace during the event. Riders still register by bike class and remain eligible for applicable bike-class awards.
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The GP group is the premier category within each bike family, representing the fastest lap-time group and the highest overall pace at the event.
This group is intended to run on track by itself so the fastest and most skilled riders in that family can race in the cleanest possible session, with reduced lap-traffic risk and the strongest possible front-group battle.
Bicycle GP
Mini GP
Super GP -
Moto 2 is the intermediate category within each bike family and represents the next lap-time group after GP.
Moto 2 gives riders a competitive place to race against others running similar pace while continuing to build racecraft, sharpen consistency, and work toward the premier GP category.
Depending on rider count, lap-time spread, safety, and event flow, Moto 2 may run by itself or may be combined on track with adjacent Moto groups while still being recognized separately where applicable.
Bicycle Moto 2
Mini Moto 2
Super Moto 2 -
Moto 3 serves as the entry-level race category within each bike family, with additional Moto groups created as needed when field size and lap-time spread require more separation.
These groups give developing riders a meaningful place to race against others at similar pace while reducing avoidable closing-speed differences. Race direction may combine or separate Moto groups based on timing data, safety, rider count, and the overall event schedule.
Bicycle Moto 3
Mini Moto 3
Super Moto 3
Bike Classes: What Should I Register For?
Riders register by bike class, but on-track running groups are determined by actual lap times from practice and qualifying.
Your bike class is used for registration, scoring, awards, and organizing machines within the correct bike family. Your running group is determined by pace.
Choose the bike class that best matches your machine. If you do not see an exact match, choose the appropriate SoCal catch-all class within your bike family. Youth riders should register by machine type, but final youth/adult-mixed placement will also consider age, experience, lap times, and safety.
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For BicycleMoto race machines built around ChinaGirl-style motorized bicycle engine platforms.
The ChinaGirl Series includes the following BicycleMoto classes:
ChinaGirl Super Stock
ChinaGirl Super Sport
ChinaGirl SuperbikeThese classes follow the published ChinaGirl Series rules and are intended to preserve structured, recognizable competition within the motorized bicycle racing roots of SoCal GP.
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The Formula Series includes the following BicycleMoto classes:
Formula 1
Formula 2
Formula 3These classes follow the published Formula Series rules and are intended for BicycleMoto builds that fit the Formula structure rather than the ChinaGirl or 212 Spec categories.
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For BicycleMoto race machines powered by Harbor Freight Predator 212 engines and built to the published Predator 212 Spec class rules.
The Predator 212 Spec Series includes the following BicycleMoto class:
212 Spec
This is a spec-style BicycleMoto class designed around the Predator 212 engine platform, with competition focused on rider pace, setup, and racecraft within the defined rules package.
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FIM MotoMini-style classes for compatible converted pit bike / mini race machines.
The Stock Mini Series includes the following MiniMoto class:
Stock 50Stock 110
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FIM MotoMini-style classes for Ohvale GP race machines.
The Ohvale GP Series includes the following MiniMoto classes:Ohvale GP110
Ohvale GP160
Ohvale GP190
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For MiniMoto-family race machines that do not fit the Stock Mini or Ohvale GP Series, including street-mini platforms, mini dirt-bike conversions, MiniMotard builds, and compatible controlled MiniMoto Open machines.
The SoCal MiniMoto Series includes the following MiniMoto classes:
SoCal Street Mini
For Grom-style and similar small-displacement four-stroke street-mini platforms converted or prepared for kart-track / small-course racing. This class is intended for machines such as Honda Grom-style, Kawasaki Z125-style, Benelli TNT135-style, and similar street-mini builds, generally capped at 200cc four-stroke.
SoCal Auto Mini
For automatic, CVT, variator-drive, scooter-platform, moped-style, step-through, and similar small-displacement MiniMoto race machines prepared for kart-track / small-course racing. This class is intended for machines such as Yamaha Zuma-style, Yamaha Cygnus-style, Honda Ruckus-style, Vino-style, and similar auto-platform mini builds that do not fit SoCal Street Mini or SoCal MiniMotard. Final acceptance remains subject to Technical Inspection and Race Direction approval.
SoCal MiniMotard
For mini dirt-bike and supermini-style road-race conversions prepared for asphalt / kart-track / small-course racing. This class is intended for machines such as 65cc, 85cc, 100cc, and 112cc two-stroke mini dirt-bike conversions, CRF150R-style mini four-stroke conversions, KLX / TTR-style mini four-stroke conversions, and similar MiniMotard builds.
SoCal MiniMoto Open
For compatible MiniMoto-family race machines that do not clearly fit Stock Mini, Ohvale GP, SoCal Street Mini, SoCal Auto Mini, or SoCal MiniMotard. This is a controlled catch-all for unusual MiniMoto builds, larger mini builds, non-standard chassis/engine combinations, and Race Direction-approved special cases.
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For supermoto-style motorcycles and converted motocross / off-road motorcycles prepared for approved Supermoto competition at Apex Motorsports Park.
The SoCal Supermoto Series includes the following Supermoto classes:
SoCal Supermoto 250
For 250-class supermoto-style motorcycles and converted motocross / off-road motorcycles prepared for the approved course configuration.
SoCal Supermoto 450
For 450-class supermoto-style motorcycles and converted motocross / off-road motorcycles prepared for the approved course configuration.
SoCal Supermoto Open
For Open-class supermoto-style motorcycles, larger-displacement supermoto machines, and otherwise Open-eligible converted motocross / off-road motorcycles prepared for the approved course configuration.
Final Supermoto format, including asphalt-only or mixed-surface use, will be determined by Race Direction based on entries, track conditions, approved course configuration, schedule, safety, and event flow.
Youth Riders + Age Group Placement
SoCal GP welcomes youth racers, developing riders, adult racers, and veteran competitors. Because this event may include riders ranging from young first-time racers to experienced adult competitors, age-group placement is treated as an important safety and race-direction decision.
Bike class, lap time, rider experience, machine type, and age may all affect where a rider is placed on track. Lap-time grouping helps create cleaner and more competitive sessions, but youth rider placement may add an additional safety layer before any youth rider is placed into an adult-mixed running group.
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Riders under 14 will not be placed into adult-mixed race groups.
Youth riders in this age range may be placed into youth-appropriate sessions, bike classes, or race structures based on entries, machine type, rider experience, pace, and race direction. The goal is to give young riders a safe, meaningful place to race without placing them into unnecessary adult-mixed closing-speed or racecraft situations.
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A 14-year-old rider may be considered for adult-mixed placement only as a race-direction-approved exception.
This is not automatic. Approval may depend on the rider’s experience, machine type, demonstrated pace, judgment, consistency, track awareness, parent/guardian approval, and the overall structure of the event. This exception is most appropriate for lower-displacement mini or street-style categories where race direction determines the rider and machine are compatible with the group.
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Riders age 15 and older may be considered for adult-mixed running groups, subject to race direction approval, timing data, machine type, rider experience, safety, and event flow.
Age alone does not guarantee placement. SoCal GP still uses official timing data and race direction judgment to place riders into appropriate running groups.
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All minor riders must have appropriate parent or guardian approval and complete all required event documentation.
Final youth rider placement, adult-mixed eligibility, session assignment, and race structure are determined by race direction. Safety, rider control, experience, closing speed, machine compatibility, and event flow will always take priority.
Live Timing + Race Operations
The Morris Cup GP will use SGPRA live timing infrastructure at Apex Motorsports Park, including passive RFID timing tags and official timing/scoring support.
This system helps support cleaner session management, qualifying, results, running group placement, and overall race-day flow.
The goal is to give racers a more organized event experience while helping race direction make better decisions with real timing data.
Better timing. Cleaner grids. Stronger race weekends.
Passive RFID Timing Tags
Riders will use assigned timing tags to support live timing and session tracking.
Official Timing + Scoring
Timing data supports qualifying, results, race organization, and post-event records.
Running Group Placement
Lap times help race direction sort riders into cleaner, more competitive running groups.
Better data helps support smoother sessions, clearer grids, and stronger event operations.
Race-Day Flow
Passive RFID timing tags support official timing, qualifying, results, and running group placement.
Timing tags and placement instructions will be handled by race direction during event operations. Racers should watch for event updates and follow all timing/scoring instructions on race day.
Ready for live timing, cleaner grids, and a stronger race weekend?
Awards + Race Weekend Experience
Qualify. Race. Stand on the podium. Be part of the show.
SGPRA is building the Morris Cup GP as more than just track time. The goal is a full grassroots Grand Prix-style race weekend with practice, qualifying, Sprint races, Grand Prix Main Events, live timing, race-day media, podium moments, and a stronger show for racers, families, sponsors, and spectators.
Official qualifying recognizes the fastest performances of the weekend, with select designated bike classes earning SGPRA tachymeter/chronograph Pole Position watch awards.
Pole Position Awards
GP groups, Moto groups, and applicable bike-class results will be recognized across the event structure, giving racers meaningful battles and podium targets throughout the field.
Podium Recognition
SGPRA will continue building event coverage through photos, video, rider features, race recaps, podium moments, and post-event media.
Media
As event operations allow, SGPRA may bring back livestream coverage, parc fermé-style post-race presentation, podium interviews, and other race-day show elements.
Livestream
Pole Position Awards
Official qualifying will include SGPRA Pole Position Awards for designated bike classes, recognizing the fastest qualifying performances of the weekend. Pole Position has become one of the signature achievements of SoCal GP racing, with select classes receiving tachymeter/chronograph watch awards for setting the pace in qualifying.
Get on the entry list. Lock in the early-bird price. Let’s build the grid.
Safety Gear
Required gear will be enforced. Riders who arrive without required safety equipment may not be permitted on track.
Limited rental gear may be available through the Apex Pro Shop; riders should contact Apex directly in advance to confirm availability, sizing, and pricing.
Race Helmet
DOT or Snell rated helmet required.
Full leather racing suit required. Two-piece zip-together suits are acceptable.
Leather Suit
Motorcycle-type riding or racing gloves required.
Riding Gloves
Motorcycle-type riding or racing boots required.