Young fulla wanting to get into racing...

**ManDownUnder** · 28th February 2007, 14:06

Met a young fulla a while back - no dosh, mad keen on track racing... whats to get involved.

Anyone able to let me know what first steps to take? Bucket racing? Get involved with a team in a support capacity... other?

Pointers and tips appreciated

**Cleve** · 28th February 2007, 14:25

Pit bitch for Team MaD racing. Me, Jill (K19) and Jonno (KZ)... learn heaps.

**avgas** · 28th February 2007, 15:07

pit bike/minimoto, leathers then all he needs to do is get himself and bike to the track for the next race

**Shaun** · 28th February 2007, 17:19

Originally Posted by Cleve

Pit bitch for Team MaD racing. Me, Jill (K19) and Jonno (KZ)... learn heaps.

Good on ya Cleve, exellent idea

**R6_kid:Me** · 28th February 2007, 17:34

bucket racing is the easiest way to start i guess, then a round or two in clubmans to get used to a bigger bike later on. I too would suggest being a pit bitch or even a race marshall if you get the chance as you will learn a lot about what goes on and what needs to happen in order for there to be a race at all.

Last time i checked you werent all that young...

**skidMark** · 28th February 2007, 17:42

Originally Posted by Cleve

Pit bitch for Team MaD racing. Me, Jill (K19) and Jonno (KZ)... learn heaps.

i could be up for that

when my legs healed up i'm happy to help out might learn a bit before i jump on the track....

cheers: mark

**svs** · 1st March 2007, 09:44

VMCC sponsors a couple of young uns each winter series. we provide bike and free entry. all they need to do is turn up at manfeild/taupo. We can help with gear etc.

As long as they know how to ride a bike ......

PM me for more details. This goes for anyone else who's interested in getting started in road racing.

**Ivan** · 1st March 2007, 09:48

Great ideas Yep If he can apply for the Vic Club one you cant get any better than a free season if you get selected

If not yeah get him along at racing give outa hand someone maybe let him have a go on a bucket and coach him around really helped when I started with guys at buckets just giving lots of advice

If he can get him onto Kiwibiker as well that way he can keep in contact with everyone and maybe people on here can give him a hand

Always great to see young guys keen on getting into racing

**HDTboy** · 4th March 2007, 11:00

An RG or KR 150 can be had for under $2000, and punted around the track in Streetstock. This is a semi-cheap way for him to decide wether or not he enjoys racing and may be prepared to throw more money at it.

**stanko** · 4th March 2007, 13:36

First get some money, second go racing in any class that you can afford. You could be on a bucket for $500 plus about $500 for gear then allow $100 each time you race it.

If you arent too image concious you could race in pre82 on an old GSX400 twin (dont expect to win) or some other ancient Gem for well under a grand.

Do you want to race and have a good time or do you need to win, this will influence how much money you need. Racing is like the arms race, no matter what class, sombody is always working on the next racer of mass destruction (RMD) , and some people have very deep pockets.

Whatever you choose good luck and have fun.

**Flyno** · 12th March 2007, 19:56

Hey, My opinion is that you should enter the vic club series, they are supplying young riders that have had little or no experence, they will supply bike and far as i no, maybe gear.
www.vicclub.co.nz
Goodlyck!!!