Desert Racing?

[Ski Bum]

I hate it that my first post is this lame... but where should I post to find out information from desert racers. Looking for anyone who has done the Las Vegas 300 or Vegas to Reno race. I have a cr125... is it sane to think this bike would be the tool for this type of race? What mods would you suggest. I have MX'd this bike for several years but moved where there is no local track and have been think that this type of raceing would be fun.

 

[JPIVEY]

Ski Bum go here

http://www.district37ama.org/home.php

all desert all the time

 

[Ski Bum]

Thanks, lot of info there. I'll try and figure it out. I am in Northern New Mexico and am trying to find races in Nevada or AZ. Looks like the calanders on Dist 37 will have that info. Thanks again.

 

[JPIVEY]

Althought D37 is So Ca., you'll find a lot of info for races outside the district, Utah, Nevada, Az. New Mex and also Baja

 

[LoriKTM]

You don't even need to leave the state...

http://www.nmdrc.com/

Can't give you much more information about the races, as we just moved to the state and haven't checked them out yet!

Oh, found this for NM motocross tracks...

http://www.motocrosstracks.com/trackdb/browse.php?stateselected=nm

There is also a lot of BLM land available for trail riding on. Best to hook up with a couple of locals to show you the areas.

 

[SpeedyManiac]

If you want to desert race on a 125, get a bigger tank and taller gearing, for starters.

 

[Ski Bum]

LoriKTM thanks for the post!!! If I can get the nerve up and my gearing (SpeedyManiac :nod: ) maybe I'll see you in the desert. Thanks again :cool:

 

[mlz]

weberacing.com - New Mexico, Colorado and Utah series

Whiplashracing.com - Arizona

amraracing.com - Arizona

All top notch organizations

 

[YZ165]

You don't even need to leave the state...

http://www.nmdrc.com/

Can't give you much more information about the races, as we just moved to the state and haven't checked them out yet!

Oh, found this for NM motocross tracks...

http://www.motocrosstracks.com/trackdb/browse.php?stateselected=nm

There is also a lot of BLM land available for trail riding on. Best to hook up with a couple of locals to show you the areas.

That about sums it up. Local MX is mostly around Albuquerque, but there is a tack in Aztec, NM. The guys at Fun Center in Durango can give you more info on that.


Not to sure if a 125 is the best weapon for a desert race, but it can and does happen. NMDRC has a class for under 200cc. Novice, Amature, and Expert as far as I know. Hit one of the races and do the pre-ride. It's usualy on saturday before the race. They let you do a loop or two so you can decide if you wanna race it or not. It's a good time in itself. Then, if you think it's doable...go for it!

And Lori....I didn't know you had moved to New Mexico...where are you guys? Matt