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I'm looking to get into motocross and I was searching the web on the motocross classes. I went to the AMA webpage and pulled up the 2014 rule book which is supposed to have the classes. I read it and I have no idea anything about classes. All I read is that there is the A, B, and C classes (This is for amateur racing). Can someone break down the classes so I can understand them? I'm looking to buy a TTR 125 as my first bike and I'm a 16 year old female. What class would I race in?
Depending on your riding experience, you might out grow a TTR 125 pretty quick on a MX track. Maybe someone else will jump in here with more advice. I'm not very up to date on local womens moto.
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These 3 classes are big bikes divided into ex: 250A 450A or Open A (Both sizes) and so on
They get even more subdivided into Stock and Mod classes (now it's Limited and Unlimited)
They then have classes like school boy 12-16 and college boy 17-24, which is by age rather than a determined skill level
(Don't worry about mini classes since you're 16)
These classes are obviously all open to female riders, and good news they have women only classes!
Most local tracks will have races for girls set up as Women's Beginner, Amateur, and Pro
Now here's the news you might not be to stoked to hear. If you're just getting into riding you're not ready to race. Especially if you're not sure how the classes work. It's all overwhelming at first and the last thing you want to do is bite off more than you can chew! Get your TTR and have FUN! Get comfortable going quicker and quicker then once you are confident in your riding try your luck in a race! And don't listen too mark_swart you can race any bike in any class it doesn't matter. I see TTR125's racing all the time in the womens class!
Hope this helps!
They will put you with the Jr session that is mostly 65cc bikes with a few XR100's and TTR125's. It's a pretty good match and you won't get run over by the fast bikes. If you ever got the TTR going as fast as an 85 they will bump you to the C group. A&B run separate and so do quads on Sunday. Capeway in Middleboro will also put you with the 65 cc bikes. It's also a good track for you.
B class intermediate
C class Novice
D class Beginner( your class) Also some local tracks/ events have a first timers class.
If I were you don't worry about getting a trainer right away. Just go out there and have some fun. Find a person that is a little faster than you and try to follow them. Also watch people that are good, and try things that you seen them do. Also don't be afraid to ask questions to other riders, most people are very kind at the tracks and they will give you advice.
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