How to Prep for Your First Motocross Race

So, the time has finally come to perform in your first Motocross race.  Are you nervous, excited, and scared?  You are probably all of those about right now, but it’s okay.  Some simple motocross techniques will help you get through the night before and the morning of the race.  Let’s take a look.

First of all, you want to make sure that you get a good full night’s rest the night before the motocross race.  Yes, it may be hard to sleep, but you need to make sure you receive adequate sleep; otherwise, you won’t be able to race at your fullest potential.  Because you need your rest, if you are staying in a hotel in the town that the race is being held in – book ahead by all means!  Not booking ahead could lead to a disastrous night before the race because you may be sleeping your vehicle at the track!

When you first arrive, you need to go walk the motocross track.  It doesn’t matter whether it’s a day or two before the race or if it’s the morning of race day, you need to walk the track.  Why?  You do this so that you can take note of any specific wet spots that could potentially turn into ruts as the day progresses as well as any other problems with the track – such as holes to avoid or larger hills that you aren’t quite used to.

On race day, there is a normally a motocross rider briefing.  This is something that you need to go to.  At this briefing, they will explain to the riders about their starting procedures, rules, and regulations.  In addition, if there have been any changes to the lineup or schedule, they will inform the riders here, which is one reason that the briefing is so important.

Check out your bike before you leave the house and when you get to the track.  There will be professionals there that go around to check each and every rider’s bike prior to the race to ensure that rules have been followed and that your bike passes particular bike inspections.  Make sure you’ve read the latest handbooks on the rules and regulations so that you don’t have something illegal on your bike.

Utilize the practice sessions.  You’ve never been to this track, possibly never been to a single track at all; therefore, you don’t know what to expect.  Don’t go too fast on your first lap so that you can take a look at the track as you did when you walked it and take note of anything you see.  Determine the best lines for entry and exit in the corners.  The second lap is when you should go a little bit faster and practice those entry and exit lines in the corners.  This is also when you should take note of any obstacles that you incur so that you can try to fix the problem.  This is the best time to do so because you don’t want to be on the track, actually racing, and have to worry about sudden obstacles and have to quickly come up with a solution.

Last but not least, have fun!  It’s your first race so it’s going to be a little bit difficult!  Use all you have and enjoy it! Your first motocross race will be the one that you remember for all your life. It’s been almost 30 years since I had me first race and I will never forget it.

4 Different Types of Motocross Events

If you are a beginner at motocross then you may be fooled into thinking that when it comes to motocross events you do not have many choices to choose from. But in fact motocross isn't just a simple motorbike race, there are many different types of events you can choose to take part in. Here are just four different types of motocross events to get you started.

Supercross Event

Generally a motocross event takes place in the outdoors, but a supercross race will take place indoors. An artificial dirt track will be used in places such as a large arena or stadium. A supercross race will also include the riders dodging obstacles or jumping over them. To take place in a supercross event you will have to use a specialist bike or one that has been modified so that it can handle larger jumps.

Supermoto Event

A supermoto race is one where the riders will have to race on the pavement or concrete as well as a dirt track. Riders will have to kit their motorbike out in a special type of tyre which consists of a groove so that their bike can handle riding on the dirt and the concrete.

Motocross Trials Event

A motocross trials event does not usually consist of the riders doing many tricks or stunts. Instead they will be racing against the clock, therefore they will concentrate more on speed than anything else. The winner of this type of motocross event is usually the rider who finishes the laps in the fastest posible time.

Freestyle Motocross Event

A freestyle motocross event concentrates more on the type of tricks and stunts the riders can perform rather than an actual race. Points will be given by judges to the riders who can do the most daring and sensational stunts with their motorbike.

3 Vital Ingredients to Winning a Motorcross Event

When you enter any motocross event, whether it be freestyle or a race you will be able to feel the adrenaline pumping and the atmosphere will be electric. Everyone is pumped up and ready to risk their life in order to win. Motocross is a highly competitive sport  and only the best of the best stand any chance of taking first place. So what are the vital ingredients to winning at motocross? Here are my top 3.

The first vital ingredient you need to win a motocross event is the right bike and equipment. Make sure your motorbike is in top condition, because if it's not, it could end in disaster. Apart from your bike you will need various other equipment such as a helmet, goggles, gloves, boots, and appropriate clothing. All of this motocross equipment is designed to keep you safe and avoid you getting hurt on the motocross track.

The second vital ingredient to winning at motocross is good health and fitness. Motocross is a dangerous and high energy sport, and if your body is not in good condition then you won't stand a chance at winning. Before any event you should eat well to keep your energy levels up, and exercise to keep yourself fit and well.

The third vital ingredient to ensuring that your next motocross race is a success is being prepared and having a positive attitude. You can prepare yourself by practising hard and maybe even taking a visit to the race track. By visiting the track you can become familiar with it, so it won't look so scary on the day of the event. Every winner has a positive mental attitude. Walk into that race believing you will win, and it may just happen.