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RACING
MOTO-X HOW
DO I GET STARTED?? THE
DANGER ZONE
RACINGâ GUIDE
TO THE RACES. Here's
a step by step guide to getting started racing Motocross. 1) First you need to pick a bike. New motocross bikes from all the major manufacturers generally hit the showrooms in September. I can steer you to a good dealer if you are unsure of where and what to buy. >>click here<< 2)
Gear up! If you don't have adequate protective gear don't attempt racing. A)
You need a good quality helmet. I suggest trying on several to see what
fits best. I use BELL and find the new Moto-7 to be awesome. B)
Make sure your goggles fit properly so you can see! Buy some tear offs
and try them in practice. I like the SCOTT USA goggle. SCOTT goggles are of the
highest quality and fit well. Reasonably priced Tear offs and replacement lenses are
always available at the track and at your dealer. SCOTT USA is the biggest for good
reason! C) Long sleeve shirts are required at most tracks. Racing jerseys' are best. Most come with light padding in the elbow area and are made of high quality tear resistant materials. Some jerseys are even designed with high-tech cool max or come with vented panels to keep you cool in hot weather. D)
A good chest protector is recommended but not required. Many Pro riders
don't wear them because they feel the chest protector impedes free movement and
traps body heat. Although this may be true, my racing and trail riding
experience leads me to feel a chest protector with shoulder pads is as important
as a good helmet and good boots. I wear the HRP flak Jak. I've used HRP since
1982. E)
Racing pants. This is another item that is optional at some tracks but
still a very good idea. Most racing pants have hip pads included and are made of
special materials to resist tearing in case of a fall. All race pants are
designed to install optional plastic covered kneepads. Some have enough room for
a knee brace. The kneepad protects your knee from banging on the bottom of the
bars in deep corners and from the ground if you fall. The new-wave baggy pants
seem to last longer. I think it's because the fabric isn't pulled so tight in
the knee area. I can't get over the look, so I stick with the old school stuff. F)
Boots. There is no substitute for high quality motocross boots. Buy the
best you can afford and never look back. I
broke my ankle once and got a lot of those white spots that don't tan on my
shins wearing Timberland
and Dunham boots. I wrecked enough of them to easily afford good MX boots.
In 20 years of riding I have owned Scott plastic boots, Esprit, Hi-point,
Garnae, and Alpinestars. I currently wear Alpinestars Tech 8 boots and have never been happier. G)
Gloves. Buy at least two pair of gloves. When gloves get damp with sweat
or rain they tend to cause blisters. Always practice at least once with new
gloves before racing to break them in. Try to keep your hands dry, you will get
blisters fast if your skin gets overly damp. 3)
Click below to Pick an event. A)
>>>>Canaan
New Hampshire B) >>Jolly Roger Moto-Sport Park New Hampshire Challenge<< B) >>New England Motorcycle Association. << C ) >>>New England Sport Committee. <<< D) >>>New England Motocross Association<<< |
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