Duration: 4 sessions

🚀 Your Launch Pad into Real Motorsports Wrenching

Step into the world of real pit crew work with Mini-Series 2: Small Engine Maintenance — where you’ll train on the legendary 2009 Kawasaki KX250F, a 250cc four-stroke motocross machine built to race, rip, and roar.

This isn’t just a class — it’s your hands-on introduction to professional-grade tools, shop safety, and core maintenance skills every rider and racing mechanic needs.

Why it matters: Mastering maintenance builds confidence, saves money, and sets the foundation for more advanced diagnostics and repairs across the Mechanical Mastery series.

It’s also a required step in the progression toward elite opportunities — including the chance to qualify for the HighOctane Heroes Baja 1000 Team. This isn’t just about learning to wrench. It’s about earning your spot on something bigger. 🏁🌵

🔥 Perfect for: Teens 12–17 who want to master the basics before moving into advanced engine repair.

📍 Location: Kenyon Racing Garage – Morriston, FL

🏁 Part of the Gear‑Up Series: Mechanical Mastery

🧠 What You’ll Learn (Outcomes)

• Identify key small-engine components and their functions
• Perform proper oil changes end-to-end (drain, refill, disposal)
• Replace air filters and inspect/replace spark plugs
• Use basic hand tools correctly and safely
• Follow a maintenance checklist to keep engines reliable

Breakdown of Sessions

Session 1 – Getting to Know Your Engine

Learn the essentials: components, purpose, and the tool kit you’ll use. Organize, safety-check, and prep your workspace. 🏍️

Session 2 – Oil Changes: Keep it Running Smooth

Hands-on oil change practice: drain, refill, torque, and environmentally responsible disposal. ⛽

Session 3 – Air Filters & Spark Plugs: Breathe + Fire

Replace air filters for efficiency; inspect, gap, and swap spark plugs for consistent ignition. 💨

Session 4 – Maintenance Mastery: Put It All Together

Run the full workflow on a real machine using the series Maintenance Checklist. 🏁

What’s Included

• 4 guided, hands-on sessions with coaching
• Downloadables: Tool ID sheet, Oil-Change Quick Guide, Air Filter + Spark Plug Guide, and a Small Engine Maintenance Checklist
• Skills rubric to track progress
• Completion certificate (great for portfolios, apprenticeships, and sponsors)

🔥 Perfect For

• Teens who are new to engines and want a confident, hands-on start
• Riders who need reliable prep skills before track day — no more guessing what's rattling
• Youth working toward Mechanical Mastery or aiming for future pit crew leadership
• Adventurous teens who want to earn their shot at the Baja 1000 Team — this workshop is part of the required progression! 🏁
• And let’s be real… families tired of paying $80 for an oil change 👀 — train your teen and never hear “your filter’s dirty” again 😆

💵 What It Costs

Program Price: $499

This includes all tools, safety gear, and instruction using a real motocross engine — the 2009 Kawasaki KX250F. You’ll get hands-on with one of the most respected bikes in its class.

🛠 Want to wrench on something that actually rips? This is where it begins.

Prerequisite / Safety

• Required: Mini-Series 1 – Safety & Tool Identification (or equivalent skills)
• Close-toed shoes, hair secured, no loose jewelry. Safety waiver required.

FAQ

Q: Do I need my own engine to work on?

A: Nope! We provide training engines and all the tools you’ll need. If you have your own project you'd like to work on, let us know — we may be able to incorporate it into the program. Just note: for safety, all personal engines must pass a quick check by our team before use.

Q: What if I miss a session?

A: No worries — we’ve got your back! If you miss a session due to a documented emergency, you can make it up the next time that workshop is offered (subject to availability). We do our best to ensure every participant gets the full experience whenever possible.

Q: Will this prep me for the next workshops?

A: Yes—this mini-series is the foundation for Engine Diagnostics & Basic Repairs and beyond.

Q: Is this part of a bundle?

A: Yep! It’s included in Mechanical Mastery: The Original GearUp Series.

🗓 Feb–Jul 2025 (Saturdays)

Series 1 (10–12 PM) — Safety & Tools

Sessions A: Jan 11 – Feb 1

Race weekend: Feb 8 — Tampa Supercross at Raymond James Stadium.

Sessions B: Feb 15 – Mar 15

Skip Mar 8 — NHRA Gatornationals (Mar 6–9) at Gainesville Raceway; overlaps with Daytona Bike Week (Feb 28–Mar 9).

Series 2 (1–3 PM) — Small Engine Maintenance

Sessions A: Feb 15 – Mar 15

Skip Mar 8 — NHRA Gatornationals / Daytona Bike Week.

Sessions B: Mar 29 – Apr 26

Skip Apr 12 — Dade City MX spring event.

Series 5 (3–5 PM) — Car Engine Basics

Sessions A: Feb 15 – Mar 15

Skip Mar 8 — NHRA Gatornationals / Daytona Bike Week.

Sessions B: Mar 29 – Apr 26

Skip Apr 12 — Dade City MX spring event.

Series 3 — Dirt Bike Systems

Sessions A: Mar 29 – Apr 26

Skip Apr 12 — Dade City MX spring event.

Sessions B: May 17 – Jun 7

Race weekend: Jun 14 — Dade City MX summer buffer.

Series 6 — Car Engine Basics

Sessions A: Mar 29 – Apr 26

Skip Apr 12 — Dade City MX spring event.

Sessions B: May 17 – Jun 7

Race weekend: Jun 14 — Dade City MX summer buffer.

Series 4 — Advanced Dirt Bike Systems

Sessions A: May 17 – Jun 7

• Race weekend: Jun 14 — Dade City MX summer buffer.