first time at the track

[dpaxson]

well i'm finally going to a real motocross track this weekend. I've rode around my grandma's property a few times and gone off a couple jumps, but never anything big. any tips on how to not kill myself? :laugh:

 

[IndyMX]

Hold your line..

Don't try to race anyone. (unless it's an actual race)

Don't ride beyond your ability.

Find a fast guy, make friends.

 

[medwaste]

Nothing wrong with rolling the jumps til you get used to the track. Practice your jumps on tabletops. Leave your ego at home. Have FUN!

 

[dpaxson]

well my day at the track went awesome! there were only 3 other riders there so i got the track almost to myself. I only had one painful crash when i wheelied off a jump and fell off the back of my bike but no injuries :cool: here's the pictures my dad took. http://www.new.facebook.com/album.php?aid=50759&l=dbb2c&id=757893495

 

[89RM]

Pretty cool dude, I've been itching to hit a track myself

 

[medwaste]

Congratulations on surviving your first time out on a track. It's great fun, isn't it.

 

[High Lord Gomer]

WooHoo! Been able to think about anything besides getting back out there?!?

 

[dpaxson]

nope and i'm not gonna be able to go again for another 2 weeks because it's soccer season :(

 

[rmc_olderthandirt]

Hold your line..

Don't try to race anyone. (unless it's an actual race)

Don't ride beyond your ability.

Find a fast guy, make friends.

I keep trying all that, it doesn't always work......

I will often choose the most inside or outside line, only to discover that the guy behind me chooses an even more inside/outside line.

I haven't tried to race anyone but I do occasionally try to keep up with someone.

I am always riding beyond my ability! I keep thinking I am learnng something, but I get a lot of bumps and bruises as a result.

The friends part is easy. Lots of nice people at the track.

Dpaxson: consider yourself lucky that you had the track essentially to yourself! The track I ride breaks the practice up into three groups: Minis, Intermediat to Pro, then beginners and seniors (I qualify on both those). Even broken up there will be 20 to 30 bikes on the track!

Rod

 

[dpaxson]

ya i'm really glad there weren't many people there. unfortunately because not many people ride there the owner might not keep the track open much longer :(