I wanna race!

[Racer21(Roberto)]

Im fifteen. Where can i race my XR400 or YZ250F? I understand my age is a handicap.

I'm not looking for moto-x events, because those races just aren't appealing to me.
i'm looking for Desert races. preferably around southern Nevada. I heard they have a desert test track around Armagosa? I have tons of experience in the desert. not much into motoX.

also, Do i have to wait a few months? few years?

thanks for the help.

[Racer21(Roberto)]

I dont know if this is any good, but i did some hunting on AMA's website, and i found this. it sounds fun, and i can be a minor, and race.

http://www.neillockhart.com/wsra/WILDHORSE.pdf

[Vtr_Racing]

Theres a group that races around searchlight. They do some night races. Partner up and do some BITD. Find a buddy and pool your resources. Get a pit crew. Its alot of fun but its dangerous too. Be prepared. Good luck

[troyharper]

boulder city mx. sandy valley.

[troyharper]

http://www.mranracing.org/flyers/NightRaces/09Night_race.pdf

[Chase 2]

I've personally not done any of the Mran races but I've heard nothing but good. That is where I would start if I were you.

[troyharper]

check here often:
http://www.702sportbikes.com/viewforum.php?f=20

[kenaroo]

MRAN is the place for you.

great races and courses. not too big of turnouts but enough to have someone to race against.

for an Idea of the MRAN races.. check out Scott Glimp's helmet can videos on Youtube
http://www.youtube.com/user/1dezman1

Scott is also on this forum and has raced that series for over 20 years.

I'd PM him for more info.

[Racer21(Roberto)]

this sounds great! the night race is tomorrow, so its too soon to do that. but the next bushwackers race is September 19th.
My XR400 is a great desert bike, but i dont know how it compares to the new CR450F. i have a kinda crappy front light, but i do have a helmet light that i still need to hook up. I have desert tires with probably only 100 miles on them.

I have a camelback, helmet, chest protector...... etc. anything i need to race besides that?

im great in dust, so im excited after watching those youtube videos.

[kenaroo]

your XR will be great. Maybe not a bike a pro would race but a novice/int racer no problem. here in Texas before the 4stk boom. the 4 stk class was dominated by the xr400. some were uber tricked out... just make sure you go over the bike well before the race. check all the nuts and bolts for correct tightness, spokes, sprocket bolts, chain in good shape, brake pads good? check your throttle cable for frays and if needed replace anything that is broken or could wear out in a 100 miles. Make sure to change the oil and have a clean air filter in the bike at the start.

when was the last time the fork oil was changed and the rear shock serviced? fresh oil and shock charge will make your bike feel like new.. spend some time dialing the suspension in to where it handles the best for you at your race speed.

no lights needed for day races.

In addition to your personal protection list.. Make sure you have a good set of boots, knee pads and if you can swing them elbow pads. if you can't afford a new set of MX boots.. you could post on the MRAN forum for a used pair..

If you have a small fanny pack for tools or room in your camelbak.. you want to bring a few tools and parts in case you have a mechanical problem on the trail.
not too much but stuff like a screwdriver, a few wrenches that fit your bike. a master chain link that fits your chain, a few long bolts and nuts, safety wire and some duct tape.

Make sure you eat a good meal a few hours before the race and drink lots of water (gallon a day) the week before to hydrate yourself.


here's a picture of an "Aloop" modified XR400r
http://www.aloop.com/Cust_images/A-LoopKit1.jpg

pretty trick huh?

[Racer21(Roberto)]

your XR will be great. Maybe not a bike a pro would race but a novice/int racer no problem. here in Texas before the 4stk boom. the 4 stk class was dominated by the xr400. some were uber tricked out... just make sure you go over the bike well before the race. check all the nuts and bolts for correct tightness, spokes, sprocket bolts, chain in good shape, brake pads good? check your throttle cable for frays and if needed replace anything that is broken or could wear out in a 100 miles. Make sure to change the oil and have a clean air filter in the bike at the start.

when was the last time the fork oil was changed and the rear shock serviced? fresh oil and shock charge will make your bike feel like new.. spend some time dialing the suspension in to where it handles the best for you at your race speed.

no lights needed for day races.

In addition to your personal protection list.. Make sure you have a good set of boots, knee pads and if you can swing them elbow pads. if you can't afford a new set of MX boots.. you could post on the MRAN forum for a used pair..

If you have a small fanny pack for tools or room in your camelbak.. you want to bring a few tools and parts in case you have a mechanical problem on the trail.
not too much but stuff like a screwdriver, a few wrenches that fit your bike. a master chain link that fits your chain, a few long bolts and nuts, safety wire and some duct tape.

Make sure you eat a good meal a few hours before the race and drink lots of water (gallon a day) the week before to hydrate yourself.

thanks for the advice. i've never fully prepped a bike before. I know how to take apart, and put back together suspension, wheels, brakes, and controls, but im gonna see if my "small engines" teacher can rebuild my engine for me.

[kenaroo]

remember the XR400 engine is pretty bullet proof. if it runs good.. I'd check the valves for proper clearance and race it. that is unless your bike has thousands of miles or a ton of hours (100 +). If not. I'd bet your fine.

[RUFF_RYDER]

Mran is def where you should start.
Friend races in it and loves it. Decent turn out. few hundred ushally

[Chase 2]

You should go out to the race tonight even if you don't race it. Just look around and watch.

[Racer21(Roberto)]

i wish i could go to the race, but my dad's busy.

and the engine is definetley bulletproof. i adjusted all of the controls yesterday, cleaned and greased them. im going to test the suspension some time in the next week. hard or soft suspension? its in the middle right now. brakes are good. my gear is good. i duct taped zip-ties to my handlebars, which i figured would be very useful. Is a radio a good idea?

[Racer21(Roberto)]

i just sent an email to Shanna at MRAN, about there being a race in September, and getting some details about it.

on the MRAN calander, it shows that there is a race on September 19th, but has no details. Does anyone on RDC have any details? at least where it is?

[Lucho]

Im fifteen. Where can i race my XR400 or YZ250F? I understand my age is a handicap.

I'm not looking for moto-x events, because those races just aren't appealing to me.
i'm looking for Desert races. preferably around southern Nevada. I heard they have a desert test track around Armagosa? I have tons of experience in the desert. not much into motoX.

also, Do i have to wait a few months? few years?

thanks for the help.


Go to this link and check it out. Next race is August 15, night race in Cal City: http://www.altavistaevents.com/09sc04.htm

If 14 and over OK. Bring your friends, you'll have a blast and you'll race for two hours! Now that's a race. It's SuperCourse Round 4

[jjordan]

sounds like fun...be sure to give us a full race report here when your done with your 1st race

[team el vado 27Q]

Im fifteen. Where can i race my XR400 or YZ250F? I understand my age is a handicap.

I'm not looking for moto-x events, because those races just aren't appealing to me.
i'm looking for Desert races. preferably around southern Nevada. I heard they have a desert test track around Armagosa? I have tons of experience in the desert. not much into motoX.

also, Do i have to wait a few months? few years?

thanks for the help.

move to so cal!!!! :cool:

[Racer21(Roberto)]

this is a tough decision.

Shanna said that the flyer will be up two weeks before the race. But there is that Cal City race, which is not during the school year. but it is a night race, which is a good thing. and i ride in that area a lot.
The MRAN race will be in Nevada though. ill talk with my dad.

and yeah, i wish i could move to so cal.

EDIT: i just read that you need 1 novice, 1 expert, and one rider over 40. I guess i would be considered a novice, and i need a rider over 40, and an Expert. My dad can't ride. So i need 2 more people, and one has to be experienced, and one has to be 40+. looks like the MRAN race would be better if i can't find people i can rely on for the Cal city race.

I can ironman the MRAN race right?

[prerunner32]

your XR will be great. Maybe not a bike a pro would race but a novice/int racer no problem. here in Texas before the 4stk boom. the 4 stk class was dominated by the xr400. some were uber tricked out... just make sure you go over the bike well before the race. check all the nuts and bolts for correct tightness, spokes, sprocket bolts, chain in good shape, brake pads good? check your throttle cable for frays and if needed replace anything that is broken or could wear out in a 100 miles. Make sure to change the oil and have a clean air filter in the bike at the start.

when was the last time the fork oil was changed and the rear shock serviced? fresh oil and shock charge will make your bike feel like new.. spend some time dialing the suspension in to where it handles the best for you at your race speed.

no lights needed for day races.

In addition to your personal protection list.. Make sure you have a good set of boots, knee pads and if you can swing them elbow pads. if you can't afford a new set of MX boots.. you could post on the MRAN forum for a used pair..

If you have a small fanny pack for tools or room in your camelbak.. you want to bring a few tools and parts in case you have a mechanical problem on the trail.
not too much but stuff like a screwdriver, a few wrenches that fit your bike. a master chain link that fits your chain, a few long bolts and nuts, safety wire and some duct tape.

Make sure you eat a good meal a few hours before the race and drink lots of water (gallon a day) the week before to hydrate yourself.


here's a picture of an "Aloop" modified XR400r
http://www.aloop.com/Cust_images/A-LoopKit1.jpg

pretty trick huh?

stock pipe?

[prerunner32]

your XR will be great. Maybe not a bike a pro would race but a novice/int racer no problem. here in Texas before the 4stk boom. the 4 stk class was dominated by the xr400. some were uber tricked out... just make sure you go over the bike well before the race. check all the nuts and bolts for correct tightness, spokes, sprocket bolts, chain in good shape, brake pads good? check your throttle cable for frays and if needed replace anything that is broken or could wear out in a 100 miles. Make sure to change the oil and have a clean air filter in the bike at the start.

when was the last time the fork oil was changed and the rear shock serviced? fresh oil and shock charge will make your bike feel like new.. spend some time dialing the suspension in to where it handles the best for you at your race speed.

no lights needed for day races.

In addition to your personal protection list.. Make sure you have a good set of boots, knee pads and if you can swing them elbow pads. if you can't afford a new set of MX boots.. you could post on the MRAN forum for a used pair..

If you have a small fanny pack for tools or room in your camelbak.. you want to bring a few tools and parts in case you have a mechanical problem on the trail.
not too much but stuff like a screwdriver, a few wrenches that fit your bike. a master chain link that fits your chain, a few long bolts and nuts, safety wire and some duct tape.

Make sure you eat a good meal a few hours before the race and drink lots of water (gallon a day) the week before to hydrate yourself.


here's a picture of an "Aloop" modified XR400r
http://www.aloop.com/Cust_images/A-LoopKit1.jpg

pretty trick huh?

stock pipe?

[Lucho]

this is a tough decision.

Shanna said that the flyer will be up two weeks before the race. But there is that Cal City race, which is not during the school year. but it is a night race, which is a good thing. and i ride in that area a lot.
The MRAN race will be in Nevada though. ill talk with my dad.

and yeah, i wish i could move to so cal.

EDIT: i just read that you need 1 novice, 1 expert, and one rider over 40. I guess i would be considered a novice, and i need a rider over 40, and an Expert. My dad can't ride. So i need 2 more people, and one has to be experienced, and one has to be 40+. looks like the MRAN race would be better if i can't find people i can rely on for the Cal city race.

I can ironman the MRAN race right?


NO BIG DEAL! With the exception of a couple of teams, most guys form their teams after the Racer's Meeting or just before the Parade Lap. Everyone here is pretty good about that and there's no problem finding riders.
Last time, I believe the winning team was formed before the start of the SuperCourse. How about that? Besides everyone has to ride the full two-hours and we use the overall finishes for the team points.

[Racer21(Roberto)]

ok. so each rider, rides 2 hours? on different bikes? or the same bike?

im confused a little

[Lucho]

ok. so each rider, rides 2 hours? on different bikes? or the same bike?

im confused a little

Each rider rides his/her own bike/quad. At the end, the members of each team are listed by overall position. Based on their OA position, points are awarded to each and the best team wins. Simple. You ride your own bike and you will also be scored in the class you are running. It's a double-bang for your buck!

As fas as being confused, a couple of deep breaths of our Cal City pure-air and your head will be as clean as a baby's butt, ready to pounce. No confusion allowed in Cal City. It is in the City ordinance.

[Racer21(Roberto)]

i wish i could make that Cal City race, but i may have just broken my rib, and my dad is going to be busy that week.

as for the MRAN race. I think i am going to be able to make it to that. considering my rib is going to be healed and my dad can prepare for that race.

when is the next race in Cal City?

[Racer21(Roberto)]

ok. so I am racing September 19th, on my XR400. Trying to do testing some time soon, to get my suspension setup.

I'm trying to get some race-dezert.com stickers from some administrators, to put on my bike, but none of them are responding. no one wants free advertisment? jeese.... i'd at least like to have some free stickers to put on my bike. anyone?

[BANNEDFROMBAJA]

if you ever get a chance do a d38 race do it there really fun!

the most important rule about racing is having a great time with your friends and family