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Can anyone explain the difference between Vet/Senior C/Senior B and +25A/+25B? Besides the ages, what is the difference? Thanks!
Difference in classes: Sr C/Sr B/+25A/+25B
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Thanks For the reply. I thought that it was related to skill level or something. How do you determine where you would "fit in" if it's your 1st year of racing. I'm 34, so in my district I'm eligible for +25A/B, Senior B/C, or 250-Open (I will be riding a 2004 CR250R). I'm thinking Senior C.......
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I think you are correct in going Senior C and/or 250 open. As far as C when you actually have raced it a couple times you can judge if you should move up to B. Stay out of the 125 and 250 B and C classes as they are populated by some pretty fast kids (in our area 15yrs pld and up) who don't have to go to work on Monday so sometimes anything goes. Most senior classes are full of guys out for fun who realize MX aint gonna pay the bills.
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Thanks for the reply OldGuy. Yeah, I think I'm on the right track now.......I gotta work for a living, so my nuts are definately gonna be smaller than the young guns! Breakin' bones hurts - and disability don't pay the bills either, know what I mean?
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MXSparx said:
I did. Vet/Sr B/Sr C is 30+, then we have a +40 class as well. So, Sr C makes sense to me.
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FruDaddy said:
We don't have a 250D Class, and we don't race in the winter....that's what snowmobiles are for :cool:
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oldguy said:
And a few sandbaggers as well - just as in the rest of the classes.
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FruDaddy said:
Yeah, they exist.....but I don't own one. I'm from Florida, so I prefer stuff with wheels......and now that I found an indoor arenacross track close by, I see no reason to ever get a snowmobile. :nod:
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Boy I don't know, sometimes those vet classes are full of older-should-be-in-the-pro-class riders :yell: . You may be better off in the 250 beginner class but then those are full of ride-over-my-head-and-yours-too-if-you-get-in-my-way riders :ohmy: . How about going to watch a race first, then judge for yourself.
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I go to the races almost every weekend during race season - my 14 year old son started racing last year. So, this is kinda new to me, as I spent most of last season learning the basics so that he could race - this included learning what to do, what not to do, where the tracks are, bike setup & maintenance, etc. Now, I rode dirtbikes when I was his age, so I know how to ride - plus I have taken my Banshee to the local mx tracks quite a few times, but quads are different.
I shoulda just dug into our district's rulebook a little further and I would have found the answers to most of my questions about these classes (I found it online after I made this post). So, last year I was too busy paying attention to other things concerning my son to be worried about what class I was gonna race this year. Actually, I honestly thought I'd end up racing a 250F in the 125 beginner class, but I'm honestly not sure if I want to ride a thumper. I'm so used to my 'Shee's power, plus 2-strokes are lighter and easier to maintain/repair. Let a thumper's valves go and you are looking at big $$$ for repairs. At least a 2-stroke is cheap and easy, and that's why I bought a leftover CR250R. Sure, it's a big bike with lots of power - as much as my Banshee (with half the weight) -but it's not my first bike. It is the biggest bike I've ever had though. I am intimidated a little bit, but I'm sure I can handle it.
I think that watching the riders in the classes I'm considering is a great idea - but I'm not sure it's feasible, unless I sit the first few races out. Truthfully, this 1st year for me racing is mostly to get used to it - I don't expect to be competative with anyone. I want to be, but I don't expect it. I think I'll go Sr. C or +25B, depending on the advice from some locals. What I really need is some ride time - but there's snow on the ground and it's 15 degrees!!! That indoor track is 2 hours away, so that's kinda tough to do weekly. I'm thinking of renting it for the day - it's expensive, but if I can get some friends to go too, we can split the cost. We'll see.....
And personally, I think giving the thumpers more displacement is crap. A 250 is a 250 - engine type (2 or 4 stroke) shouldn't matter, in my book. I understand that 2 strokes have an advantage, that's why they are better...... :laugh:
I shoulda just dug into our district's rulebook a little further and I would have found the answers to most of my questions about these classes (I found it online after I made this post). So, last year I was too busy paying attention to other things concerning my son to be worried about what class I was gonna race this year. Actually, I honestly thought I'd end up racing a 250F in the 125 beginner class, but I'm honestly not sure if I want to ride a thumper. I'm so used to my 'Shee's power, plus 2-strokes are lighter and easier to maintain/repair. Let a thumper's valves go and you are looking at big $$$ for repairs. At least a 2-stroke is cheap and easy, and that's why I bought a leftover CR250R. Sure, it's a big bike with lots of power - as much as my Banshee (with half the weight) -but it's not my first bike. It is the biggest bike I've ever had though. I am intimidated a little bit, but I'm sure I can handle it.
I think that watching the riders in the classes I'm considering is a great idea - but I'm not sure it's feasible, unless I sit the first few races out. Truthfully, this 1st year for me racing is mostly to get used to it - I don't expect to be competative with anyone. I want to be, but I don't expect it. I think I'll go Sr. C or +25B, depending on the advice from some locals. What I really need is some ride time - but there's snow on the ground and it's 15 degrees!!! That indoor track is 2 hours away, so that's kinda tough to do weekly. I'm thinking of renting it for the day - it's expensive, but if I can get some friends to go too, we can split the cost. We'll see.....
And personally, I think giving the thumpers more displacement is crap. A 250 is a 250 - engine type (2 or 4 stroke) shouldn't matter, in my book. I understand that 2 strokes have an advantage, that's why they are better...... :laugh:
I'm in the same boat as you, sort of. I haven't officially raced since 1981, when I was 13. Now, at 38, I'm getting back into it. I'll be racing the Vet B class at my local track, which is 35+. At 38, I'm buying all the best gear I can get my hands on, and hoping for the best.
ahhh class racing and all that it entails. one way to find out where you should be is go to practice after viewing previous seasons results. the riders/numbers/classes should be listed. its pretty easy to figure out who is who.
i mxed for awhile (over 30), and found out that there are lots of "older" riders that can clean the kids clocks. seems if you ever had speed, you will always have speed and anybody that has won a trophy as a kid is probably still winning trophies. the trick to making it fun is getting in a class that is fun. all it takes to make a good race for the rider is finding some people that are close to your speed. there is nothing worse than riding around a track with the guy behind you is 100yrds behind and the guy in front of you is 100yrs ahead......boring.
when i went to a new track, i always left the gate last on the first moto. you will run down the people that are slower in a hurry. then, hopefully, there will be that rider/s that is/are just a bit faster than you. thats where the racing/fun is. forget trophies. a two lap battle for 5th is mucho fun. second moto, find your guy and try to holeshot him.
i mxed for awhile (over 30), and found out that there are lots of "older" riders that can clean the kids clocks. seems if you ever had speed, you will always have speed and anybody that has won a trophy as a kid is probably still winning trophies. the trick to making it fun is getting in a class that is fun. all it takes to make a good race for the rider is finding some people that are close to your speed. there is nothing worse than riding around a track with the guy behind you is 100yrds behind and the guy in front of you is 100yrs ahead......boring.
when i went to a new track, i always left the gate last on the first moto. you will run down the people that are slower in a hurry. then, hopefully, there will be that rider/s that is/are just a bit faster than you. thats where the racing/fun is. forget trophies. a two lap battle for 5th is mucho fun. second moto, find your guy and try to holeshot him.
