Getting into racing

[superman]

Ok I've had my little 250 ninja for 4 months now, used to ride little dirt bikes back when I was 8 and had a blast on em. I am now considering getting into some proper racing but apart from just attending track days are there any other courses around for novices getting into racing? Maybe a training weekend from an experienced ex professional or something as such?

Not really looking at the mainstream california superbike school sort of thing at the moment.

Just want an intense few days packed together to gain some insight.

For now I'll stick to pootling on the road.

[koba]

Ok I've had my little 250 ninja for 4 months now, used to ride little dirt bikes back when I was 8 and had a blast on em. I am now considering getting into some proper racing but apart from just attending track days are there any other courses around for novices getting into racing? Maybe a training weekend from an experienced ex professional or something as such?

Not really looking at the mainstream california superbike school sort of thing at the moment.

Just want an intense few days packed together to gain some insight.

For now I'll stick to pootling on the road.

Just do it mate!

get out there to a race meeting and have a look, get chatting to the locals and I'm sure they will show you the way.

I've lost count of how many people I've met that say something along the lines of: "Shit, I should have got into this racing lark years ago".

It is really worth it and the new prolites or whatever it is class even suits your bike.

[sidwyz]

Head along to Mt wellington go-kart track this weekend there is a bucket meeting on.
Practice today, racing is on Sunday

Address is Tainui Rd off Morrin Rd, Panmure.

A great cost effective way to start racing and learn lots of race craft.

[superman]

It is really worth it and the new prolites or whatever it is class even suits your bike.

Race my Ninja? I can do that?! My god I must start already... I feel like I've already been putting it off

[Billy]

Ok I've had my little 250 ninja for 4 months now, used to ride little dirt bikes back when I was 8 and had a blast on em. I am now considering getting into some proper racing but apart from just attending track days are there any other courses around for novices getting into racing? Maybe a training weekend from an experienced ex professional or something as such?

Not really looking at the mainstream california superbike school sort of thing at the moment.

Just want an intense few days packed together to gain some insight.

For now I'll stick to pootling on the road.

If youre serious about giving it a crack,PM me on KB or contact me through www.racefairings.co.nz,We have a number of bikes available to lease for those wanting to give it a try but dont want to risk damaging their pride and joy,Or we can do you a complete fibreglass bodykit for your EX to eliminate the risk of wrecking your genuine roadkit

[sil3nt]

I have been wanting to do it for years. Need a decent job though. Can't race on a student budget

[superman]

I have been wanting to do it for years. Need a decent job though. Can't race on a student budget

Haha, I can just afford to start off with my 15 hours a week job and my little vending machine investment . Luckily I still get free board at home

[superman]

Head along to Mt wellington go-kart track this weekend there is a bucket meeting on.
Practice today, racing is on Sunday

Address is Tainui Rd off Morrin Rd, Panmure.

A great cost effective way to start racing and learn lots of race craft.

I'll come along tomorrow and watch then! Free to spectate?

[Mystic13]

There's a sticky thread up the top for what you need to do to the bike to go racing and it ain't much.

There are also test days at the tracks which give you cheaper track time and if you can find another racer to hang with you can get a feel for things. The racing boys are pretty supportive getting you on the track. The clubs are worth checking out.

AMCC does rider training days that you may find useful.

You'd learn a lot on the track following people. There are some good books to read if that's your thing. Like "Twist of the Wrist 2" and "Performance Riding Techniques: The MotoGP Manual of Track Riding Skills". I like the second book for the pictures. Not much of a reader.

There'll be heaps of other books and stuff. I also thought I saw a post on here for "Prorider Courses". Search should help you find that.

Cheers

[lostinflyz]

I have been wanting to do it for years. Need a decent job though. Can't race on a student budget

lies, i first started on a student budget. well i had to have a job but it was worth it.

if you think student life is poor, wait till you live racer life. hahaha

[scracha]

If youre serious about giving it a crack,PM me on KB or contact me through www.racefairings.co.nz,We have a number of bikes available to lease for those wanting to give it a try but dont want to risk damaging their pride and joy,Or we can do you a complete fibreglass bodykit for your EX to eliminate the risk of wrecking your genuine roadkit

Billy's offerings are seriously good value mate and I wish they'd been available (or I'd known about them) when I'd started.

[kittytamer]

AMCC run ART (advanced rider training) days at Pukekohe and their instructors will show you what you want if you ask them.
Most trackdays will have someone there who knows the track and can show you lines and give you tips on the track etc.
I also know of a couple of racers who may spend a day at the track with you if you pay for their trackday and costs. Get along to a race meeting and talk to people face to face, you will learn so much more and it will be relevent too.
Come down to Pukekohe next weekend for the last 2 rounds of the AMCC club series, its running both days so if you come and watch on Saturday and feel you want to give it a crack you can enter on the day for Sunday. Although you will need a race licence to do this, not sure how quick MNZ can sort this, but that answer is only a phone call away.
Good luck, you won't regret it, racing is fun & addictive

Ok I've had my little 250 ninja for 4 months now, used to ride little dirt bikes back when I was 8 and had a blast on em. I am now considering getting into some proper racing but apart from just attending track days are there any other courses around for novices getting into racing? Maybe a training weekend from an experienced ex professional or something as such?

Not really looking at the mainstream california superbike school sort of thing at the moment.

Just want an intense few days packed together to gain some insight.

For now I'll stick to pootling on the road.

[k14]

lies, i first started on a student budget. well i had to have a job but it was worth it.

if you think student life is poor, wait till you live racer life. hahaha

Ditto, I managed to race a 91 RS125 in my last year at uni. Summer job paid for my van and bike (both under $1500 each) and managed to race once a month. Wasn't setting any lap records but was out there having a crack.

[superman]

So really I shouldn't be racing my road bike I should get a track only bike?

Hmm... what to do what to do

[Wingnut]

if you think student life is poor, wait till you live racer life. hahaha

Its all relevant though. Lostinflyz has invested a considerable amount of time and $$$ to develop a bike and run at the nationals. On the flip side you can spend (as far as motorsport goes) very few $$ and have a reliable fun racebike to be used at club racing. I ran a CBR 400 on a set of used race tyres which would have been fine for near the entire season. Change of oil here and there - its still bloody good fun and you don't have to mortgage the house to do it. All the best.