first off what class should i run in? school boy? 125 class? and what are some good things to note for the first time on a track?
thanks!
changing it up
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Theeebalz
, Jul 24 2012 05:47 PM
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Posted 24 July 2012 - 05:47 PM
so i've rode and raced woods for a year or two now and i have yet to try an mx track, and we all have that buddy that eggs you into it.. so im going to sunset ridge in illinois sunday.
first off what class should i run in? school boy? 125 class? and what are some good things to note for the first time on a track?
thanks!
first off what class should i run in? school boy? 125 class? and what are some good things to note for the first time on a track?
thanks!
Posted 24 July 2012 - 06:25 PM
yammablue22, on 24 July 2012 - 05:47 PM, said:
so i've rode and raced woods for a year or two now and i have yet to try an mx track, and we all have that buddy that eggs you into it.. so im going to sunset ridge in illinois sunday.
first off what class should i run in? school boy? 125 class? and what are some good things to note for the first time on a track?
thanks!
first off what class should i run in? school boy? 125 class? and what are some good things to note for the first time on a track?
thanks!
One of the beginner classes. Schoolboy class is usually a fast class for advanced riders
Posted 24 July 2012 - 06:39 PM
well thats what i was doing! 
they just make you run with your class at practice thats why i asked! just want to know what to expect as a comparison to the woods besides more wide open? etc?
they just make you run with your class at practice thats why i asked! just want to know what to expect as a comparison to the woods besides more wide open? etc?Die_trying, on 24 July 2012 - 05:58 PM, said:
perhaps do some practices before you race?
Posted 25 July 2012 - 07:50 AM
yammablue22, on 24 July 2012 - 06:39 PM, said:
well thats what i was doing! they just make you run with your class at practice thats why i asked! just want to know what to expect as a comparison to the woods besides more wide open? etc?
they just make you run with your class at practice thats why i asked! just want to know what to expect as a comparison to the woods besides more wide open? etc?Posted 25 July 2012 - 05:21 PM
It's definitely different than woods racing. It's a sprint, not an endurance race, so you need to be able to charge hard for 4 or 5 laps; not as easy as it sounds. You need to be comfortable flying through the air. You need to know when you should go for the double and when you shouldn't, but lots of jump faces are really steep and tall and you can't see over them, it's very intimidating. You need to either ride the track a lot or have a good memory so you can remember the jumps in the 3 or 4 practice laps you'll get before the race. MX will make you stronger and improve your offroad riding, but beware, it is addictive and racing is even more addictive.
Posted 25 July 2012 - 05:43 PM
Die_trying, on 24 July 2012 - 05:58 PM, said:
perhaps do some practices before you race?
Seriously.... Lol
Best advice : relax and have fun, ride at your own pace. Remember, if you ride out of your ability or comfort level, it's not like the woods......there's a chance you will get run over or landed on.
Posted 26 July 2012 - 09:03 AM
yammablue22, on 24 July 2012 - 06:39 PM, said:
well thats what i was doing! they just make you run with your class at practice thats why i asked! just want to know what to expect as a comparison to the woods besides more wide open? etc?
they just make you run with your class at practice thats why i asked! just want to know what to expect as a comparison to the woods besides more wide open? etc?I think he's talking about going to a few "open practice days".. not the practice right before the race.
You'll pay like $20 and be able to practice at your own pace all day - I would seriously recommend this so as to not leave a sour taste in your mouth if you don't like it that much.
Posted 26 July 2012 - 01:01 PM
jhatfie4, on 26 July 2012 - 09:03 AM, said:
I think he's talking about going to a few "open practice days".. not the practice right before the race.
You'll pay like $20 and be able to practice at your own pace all day - I would seriously recommend this so as to not leave a sour taste in your mouth if you don't like it that much.
You'll pay like $20 and be able to practice at your own pace all day - I would seriously recommend this so as to not leave a sour taste in your mouth if you don't like it that much.
Posted 26 July 2012 - 01:17 PM
I also live in the Chicago area and have been riding and racing tracks in MI and IL for the past 13 years. If you ever want to meet up and ride let me know. I also have a practice area by my house I could give you some pointers for the track.
Posted 28 July 2012 - 12:19 PM
As being a woods rider also just getting into MX, I noticed a few things.. Along with woods, I also do a LOT of street riding, including several track days. My first trips to the MX track reminded me more of the road race course than the woods. Seriously, there is nothing about woods riding here in Missouri that will be found on a motocross track. Mega rocks to no rocks. No roots or trees either. Wide open spaces to haul ass on. Then there are the jumps. Even those reminded me of a road course blind hill top at high speed (just at not quite as high of speed 
), rather than anything found in the woods. Motocross is on the dirt, that's about the only correlation to be found between MX and woods. Otherwise, it's a whole 'nother animal. Big speed and big fun!
), rather than anything found in the woods. Motocross is on the dirt, that's about the only correlation to be found between MX and woods. Otherwise, it's a whole 'nother animal. Big speed and big fun!
Posted 28 July 2012 - 12:49 PM
thanks for your help guys! going to sunset ridge in walnut illinois tomorrow for an open practice day should be pretty fun! any other last minute pointers and what not before then? bikes all buttoned up and ready to go!
Posted 28 July 2012 - 01:22 PM
A serious pointer.. When being passed by a faster rider, DO NOT try to get out of the way, just maintain your line and they will go around you.
Posted 28 July 2012 - 02:02 PM
OLHILLBILLY, on 28 July 2012 - 01:22 PM, said:
A serious pointer.. When being passed by a faster rider, DO NOT try to get out of the way, just maintain your line and they will go around you.
thanks for reminding me though!
Posted 30 July 2012 - 03:19 PM
welp the "guardian" that was going with me was worried about it getting rained out. i call vaginitis. asked my dad if he would tag along so icould ride and he had to work and soforth 
i ended up doing woods instead 
but meh still got to ride. im gonna try next week for something closer since whenever we get a cloud in the sky everybody screams "RAINNNNN COME HERE RAINNNN!!!!" 
weather men are the greatest huh?
to say the least it annoyed me that i couldn't go i was looking forward to it!
i ended up doing woods instead but meh still got to ride. im gonna try next week for something closer since whenever we get a cloud in the sky everybody screams "RAINNNNN COME HERE RAINNNN!!!!" weather men are the greatest huh?to say the least it annoyed me that i couldn't go i was looking forward to it!
Edited by yammablue22, 30 July 2012 - 03:23 PM.
Posted 30 July 2012 - 07:03 PM
Where are you located? I'm going to Byron on Saturday and KI Tracks on Sunday.
