Dirt Track, or Flat Track as it is known in the United States, is a unique discipline. The idea is to put the bike into a controlled skid by constantly toggling between the rear brake and the accelerator. Allow the bike to angle … But not too much! And using your foot as an outrigger to get round the bend a little faster.
The oval-shaped circuit is usually a quarter of a mile. That’s what the rules say. A dirt track circuit, using a specially made and prepared grit.
This discipline is very popular for training. It is a very good way to learn and practise skidding techniques. And also for close contact racing, as there is usually a lot of nudging and pushing in the bends. Racers like Marc Márquez, Alex Rins, Tito Rabat or Valentino Rossi are experts in the technique.
Clients: Noyes Camp, Rancho Canudas Direction: Anthony Pepper Production: Antrick Films Camera operators: Anthony Pepper, Robert Moix Aerial shots: GO-K FLY Image stock: Nidori Media Post-production: Anthony Pepper Colour grading and correction: Antrick Films Acknowledgements: Jordi Canudas, Brad «The Bullet» Baker.
