Our History
Over 80 years of motorsports in Southwest Idaho. The Owyhee Motorcycle Club is one of the oldest continuously-operating motorcycle clubs in the Pacific Northwest.
A Legacy Built by Riders
The Owyhee Motorcycle Club was founded in 1940 by a group of motorcycle enthusiasts who wanted a dedicated place to ride in the Boise area. What started as a small club has grown into one of the most respected motorsports facilities in Idaho.
Throughout its history, OMC has remained entirely member-supported — no corporate ownership, no outside funding. The facility exists because members show up to work parties, pay their dues, and take pride in what they've built together.
Timeline
1940
Club Founded
The Owyhee Motorcycle Club is established in Boise, Idaho, bringing together motorcycle enthusiasts from across Southwest Idaho.
1940s-60s
Early Growth
The club grows through the post-war era, establishing its facility in the Owyhee foothills and hosting some of the first organized motorcycle competitions in the region.
1970s-80s
Motocross Era
As motocross sweeps the country, OMC builds out its full-sized motocross track and begins hosting AMA-sanctioned events, drawing riders from across the Pacific Northwest.
1990s-2000s
Trials Program
A dedicated trials riding area is added to the facility, attracting a new generation of technical riders and hosting regional trials competitions.
2022
National Historic Designation
The OMC facility is added to the National Register of Historic Places in partnership with Preservation Idaho, recognizing over 80 years of continuous motorsports heritage.
Today
Still Going Strong
OMC continues to operate as a member-supported club, hosting motocross and trials events open to the public while maintaining year-round access for its members.
National Register of Historic Places
In 2022, the OMC facility was added to the National Register of Historic Places through a collaborative effort with Preservation Idaho. This designation recognizes the track's significance as one of the longest-running continuously-operated motorsports venues in the Pacific Northwest and its role in the cultural and recreational heritage of Southwest Idaho. The designation protects the land while allowing normal club operations to continue.