I have never been on a MX track but have done sportbike road racing. Skeeter's is just down the road from where I live now and I think I am going to go give it a try. So I am going to be the SLOW guy....(picture 6 year old on pw50's weaving back and forth trying to get around me :pissed:). What is the track etiquette out there. Don't want to irritate other faster riders. On the road track basically if you are slow admit it to yourself hold a tight line on the corners, don't use the WHOLE track and the faster guys will get around you no problem. Oh and don't open up your 1100 up on the straights else 600 riders might elbow you in the corner when you finally slow dow for them to pass you. Trying to do my homework before going out there so please help out a newbie!
MX Track Etiquette
- Thread starter Jamz
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Your on the right track with your road race experience. The biggest thing is to hold your line especially over jumps, the faster riders will find away around you. The one difference I might suggest although not written in stone is I would generally hold an outside line instead of a tight line in most turns as the faster guys will likely want to cut under you to get past.
High Lord Gomer
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You'll be fine. As you know, the best thing is to be predictable. Slow guys that try to get out of the way as often as not end up getting in the way. Maintain a consistent line, usually to one side or the other and the faster guys will get around without a problem. One the bigger jumps, try to stay out of the most commonly used line and maintain your line well after the jump. I have had my own kids cut across the track immediately after the landing for a double when I was already in the air with no way no miss them.
Make sure you strike up some conversations and ask for advice while there. You'll make lots of friends that way.
Make sure you strike up some conversations and ask for advice while there. You'll make lots of friends that way.
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Well guys thanks for the input. Went out Friday to the track. Had a great time was slow but stayed out of the way and didn't upset anyone so I was able to spark up some friendly conversations and learn alot! Couldn't pass a 6 year old on a pw50 but was all smiles anyways. Front fork started leaking so the bike is torn down now. But as soon a I can get a new seal (after work) and put the bike back together I will be out there again. Thanks!
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I try to go to my local track on off days. I have a flexable schedule and my track is open for practice on week days. I also try to go early before everyone else gets there, and on days when other tracks are racing, but I won't ride if I am the only one there (safety reasons).
Good Luck
Dale
Good Luck
Dale
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