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Soo I've got my first race this weekend, it's an indoor arenacross race, 2 motos both Saturday and Friday. I'm racing 250f on a 125, in the intermediate/ junior class. I've been riding for about a year and a half, so i'm not a total beginner or anything, and the indoor track is super mellow, but this is my first race, so any advice from some people that've actually gone out and raced?
2) start last and work forward, it will look way better than starting first and going to last!
Race the begger class.
Holeshot and win it...
Then keep sand bagging the class til you point out.
It looks better on a racing resume if you win all the time and also get some high point championships.
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Oh, and jump every jump on the first lap of practice to intimidate everyone (sorry, had to throw in the necessary Vital smartass comment).
Good luck and have fun
Check that gas again. And again. It's a habit.
And pee before practice and moto's,
Use motocross goggles, never welding ones - they distort shtuff.
Race ONLY the guy in front of you, forget everyone else.
Have a simple goal...beat someone, anyone.
Try not to fall down
Drink lots of water the day before and day of.
Pee before you go to the gate
DO NOT jump anything you haven't tried before just because others are, stay within your limits and comfort zone.
No one becomes a national champion in their first race.
and lastly, "Jumping is for show, cornering is for go"
Oh, and you forgot to tell him to step on his front wheel while pushing kill switch
DUH
Pit Row
It's curious that you're doing an Arenacross for your first race -....
Indoor only contract ?
Ride really really fast.
Starts are very important indoors. Prep your gate well and practice your starts. Get to the line early for your motos so you don't get hooped on the gate pick.
1) Be prepared for elbows and knees in your way.
2) Don't follow the line of the guy in front of you.
3) Try to block out other riders on the line and focus on your start. Very very important inside the house. The races are short and the passing opportunities few. See no. 2 above.
4) If you don't get a great start, don't panic, just focus on riding your own pace. As fast as you can.
5) If you do get a good start, don't look back.
Have fun!
H
Fun will ensue...
I rode like a maniac my first race. I did get a 4th place trophy though. One of the experienced fast kids walked up and said "you ride too fast."
I think he meant "you ride too crazy."
Have some fun dude!
Go for the beginner class if it's your first race.
Don't hold your breath for the whole moto.
Adrenaline can make you strong, or make you do dumb stuff. Pick the correct one of those two.
The most important thing at your first race is to have fun!!!!!
And STAY LOOSE!!! DO NOT TENSE UP IT WILL MAKE YOU TIRED REALLY FAST!!!!!
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