Motocross first race preparation
Posted on May 12, 2008
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If you are just starting out racing motocross then should focus on finishing rather than winning. A great deal of useful experience will be gained from your time racing. Therefore to get the most out of it you should keep a few things in mind.
Make sure you drink plenty of water the few days leading up to the event. You will need to be well hydrated even for short races. Don’t eat anything to heavy the night before and on morning of the race. Something protein rich for dinner and carbs for breakfast so a bowl of cereal is best.
Stay loose and relaxed and run at your own pace, don’t be suckered in to chasing the faster riders and definately don’t try anything new in the race, that’s what practice is for Just try to keep it fun no matter what.
You will also want to avoid the madness the first corner can at times produce. Just hang back a little at the start. Pretend its just practice with everyone starting at the same time.
Make sure you understand the racing rules and what all the flags and motions mean. The same flag can have a different meaning depending on whether it is being waved or is stationary.
Keep consistent lines on the track. Don’t switch from the inside to the outside in an unexpected manner. Remember there may be alot of other bikes around you, focus on whats in front of you and they will find their way around, just don’t cut across the track.
You bike will be scrutineered before the event but this doesn’t mean they won’t miss anything. Make sure you bike is prepped well before race day.
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