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I've been getting into car racing lately helping my friend out with his 1983 Porsche 911. It's a whole lot of fun but this past weekend one thing I noticed while doing some research is that many racing series have price limit classes which serve as entry-level or low risk classes to get new people into the motorsport.
This got me thinking, why don't we do this at local motocross tracks?
Currently, anyone new to the sport has to compete against brand new bikes in every class. Even in the C class you have kids with full race bikes. But more importantly, how about people who want to keep racing in a competitive class without spending $10000 a year on bikes and parts? Many people come to the point where they either have too keep spending tons of money or give it up entirely as there is no middle ground.
Take my case for instance. Local B rider, probably C level nationally, but I can hold my own in the local B class on my 250 two stroke. However, the bikes keep getting faster and faster so now I find myself feeling like I need to buy a late model 450 to run up front. Minimum, that's another $4000 plus parts and suspension work, etc. Not to mention gas and entry fees for practice and the races. With buying a new house and possible kid on the way in the next year, it really becomes an all or nothing sort of deal and each year it gets harder to justify.
I really wish I could just go out, pick up an old 125 for $1000 and sign up to race against other B riders on similar bikes. I really think I would have just as much fun.
What do yall think?
This got me thinking, why don't we do this at local motocross tracks?
Currently, anyone new to the sport has to compete against brand new bikes in every class. Even in the C class you have kids with full race bikes. But more importantly, how about people who want to keep racing in a competitive class without spending $10000 a year on bikes and parts? Many people come to the point where they either have too keep spending tons of money or give it up entirely as there is no middle ground.
Take my case for instance. Local B rider, probably C level nationally, but I can hold my own in the local B class on my 250 two stroke. However, the bikes keep getting faster and faster so now I find myself feeling like I need to buy a late model 450 to run up front. Minimum, that's another $4000 plus parts and suspension work, etc. Not to mention gas and entry fees for practice and the races. With buying a new house and possible kid on the way in the next year, it really becomes an all or nothing sort of deal and each year it gets harder to justify.
I really wish I could just go out, pick up an old 125 for $1000 and sign up to race against other B riders on similar bikes. I really think I would have just as much fun.
What do yall think?
i really dont think bikes will make a difference in local C and B classes.
The honor system?
"Yeah, I got this great deal, a 09 crf450 for $860......"
Go find yourself a cheap low hour mid 90's 125 or 250 and go have some fun against the modern bikes. Nothing quite as satisfying as laying it to a new bike on an old scoot. Fun times.
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We'd blow up a lot of bikes, though! The last time I rode a 125 it was on a loamy track and the bike was crying for mercy.
Like I said there might be alot of blown up bikes but I know there are alot at AHRMA events also and same if you did a $1000 dollar class. Obviously it wouldnt be a class for LL and it would be more for fun for us older bigger guys. Lol.
A bomber class with a 10-15 year old minimum would be a start.
Almost like a "mid school" to ahrma's "post vintage"
I know for a fact that racers could still go hard on a 92-96 cr250.
I myself would be in on a 1/4 ton class. Bike and rider must weigh in at 500 lbs.
I missed out on a 04 CR250 for $1000 on Craigslist because I couldn't get away from work. As long as it was complete I think it would have been worth it. I would look for a 250 before a 125 because I think a 250 would be less hammered (But still hammered).
You don't want a roach class, just a lower cost of entry class.
I think it would be lots of fun.
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Not everyone can drop 10k into a sport just to see if they like it.
Side note, are you going to the Baja race at that new venue this weekend?
And get this... to keep you honest they randomly select one car at the half way point of the race, flag them off the track and then take the car and crush it. Really, they crush it with a dozer or something!
I think it's called the 24 Hours of Lemons. Yes, it is a 24 hour long race.
Add a rule to the book that says that anyone who took part in that class can claim any other rider's bike for $1000. So if someone showed up with a $850 09 CRF450 as stated above, he could ride it, win the race, then someone would claim the bike for $1000 and get one hell of a deal as well, and the first rider would make a profit (if it were true).
EDIT: I just read the thread in its entirety and noticed the claiming idea has been brought up. Sorry.
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