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Offline YZ250H

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Your number 1 race tip to a newbie
« on: February 17, 2009, 05:15:49 pm »
Hi guys,

I'm getting tired of reading all the tripe, so I thought I'd ask everyone's opinion on their #1 race tip for a first timer.  My first (ever) official race will be this year.

Freaky gave me one last year which was to keep a race book.  A great tip.
Hilly reckons to ride around at the back until I get the hang of it.  Also a good one.

Let's hear yours.
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Re: Your number 1 race tip to a newbie
« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2009, 05:18:31 pm »
Have fun. Dont take it serious.
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Re: Your number 1 race tip to a newbie
« Reply #2 on: February 17, 2009, 05:29:32 pm »
Stay away from take away curry joints and ease up on the turps the night before  ;)
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Re: Your number 1 race tip to a newbie
« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2009, 05:33:07 pm »
Sounds like there is a story behind that one KB.  I must remind you to tell me when I catch up with you next  ;D
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Re: Your number 1 race tip to a newbie
« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2009, 05:53:09 pm »
Don't try to be first into the first corner on your first race.
Noel
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Re: Your number 1 race tip to a newbie
« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2009, 05:59:33 pm »
Watch, listen & learn -- and still have fun!!
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Re: Your number 1 race tip to a newbie
« Reply #6 on: February 17, 2009, 06:15:16 pm »
Dont rock up to the race meeting and tell anyone your a virgin  ;D
Dont worry about whats behind you, its their job to pass you, not your job to let them by.
Dont stall it on the line  ::)  ;D  ;D  :-[
If in doubt, pin it.  ;)
Dont fall on the wooden pegs  ;)
Know where the toilet is, you'll probably have 3 or 4 nervous ones  ;D
Remember to turn your fuel on  ;D
Dont be put off by the grimace on TMBills face, he is really smiling  ;D





                                        Just have fun
 
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Re: Your number 1 race tip to a newbie
« Reply #7 on: February 17, 2009, 06:22:13 pm »
Whether your at the front, middle or back there will be someone to race. So just go for it and have fun.  ;D
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Re: Your number 1 race tip to a newbie
« Reply #8 on: February 17, 2009, 06:25:53 pm »
I'm starting to get the theme here - have fun.  No problems there.  Geez DJ, there are a couple of ugly mugs in that photo  :o :o
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Re: Your number 1 race tip to a newbie
« Reply #9 on: February 17, 2009, 06:45:09 pm »
When lapping me don't forget to wave, I'll appreciate the gesture, I'll appreciate you not using me as a berm and I will enjoy being fit to go to work the next day. Ride to your limit but remember it's for fun not titles.
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Re: Your number 1 race tip to a newbie
« Reply #10 on: February 17, 2009, 06:51:11 pm »
Being a flaggie once or twice can be fun too  ;D
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Re: Your number 1 race tip to a newbie
« Reply #11 on: February 17, 2009, 07:30:41 pm »
To win , first you have to finish.

take your time , learn all the quirky things your bike does or does not do and most importantly have fun.
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Re: Your number 1 race tip to a newbie
« Reply #12 on: February 17, 2009, 07:36:29 pm »
If we were all still 18 its "Go hard or Go home" thankfully we are not and DJ 's is the best first time advice you can get , he, been there and done it as a new to racing rider first up in VMX. Make sure you DONT change lines on a passing rider , that will end in tears.
Have fun and welcome to Racing
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Re: Your number 1 race tip to a newbie
« Reply #13 on: February 17, 2009, 08:09:32 pm »
don,t be getting to the frount on the first lap of your your first ever race at your first ever vmx meeting  ,and seize the engine on the second ! ouch , and don,t lend vital engine parts to your opposition !  thumbs up andy !
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Re: Your number 1 race tip to a newbie
« Reply #14 on: February 17, 2009, 08:29:01 pm »
Dont have expectations.. one expection is.. expect to have fun no matter how fast,slow or othwise u are.
Also,If it dont feel comfortable.. dont do it!
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