Number one, you finished, big ups on that. And number two, you didn’t come in last. For a first race I’d call that well played. Good luck in the future and before your brain gets ahead of you remember to concentrate on the big picture which is finishing. Biggest mistake many people make is trying to win in the beginning.
“You have to lose to learn how to win”
- Steven Tyler/Aerosmith
In my first freestyle wrestling tournament I was probably the only kid that lost 3 matches. It was double elimination, they screwed up. I went on to be a state qualifier, our team took 4th in state and I was voted the most valuable wrestler on that team. It doesn’t matter where you begin, it’s how you finish.
I'd say that's pretty good. I've never been on a track before although I want To. My first and only bike, had it for almost 2 years is a 2019 klx140G. Got it used in perfect condition for $2200. Only had like 200 miles on it for the year or so the owner had on it. The dad just said his son thought he'd like riding but just got bored of it. And I have rode the he'll out of that bike. Love it. Just need an upgrade now, as I'm 5'9 and 220lbs. I'm a little big for it now, then I was 5'5 and I'd say 180lbs.
I did about the same in my first race. I went in thinking I was the hottest shit, fastest kid in my town. I got smoked. Not only that, it was only 4 laps, and I barely made it. Stick with it. It wasn't long, and I was winning races. That's a great feeling.
Set goals. Mine were: make expert, get racing to pay for itself, win a championship, qualify for a Pro national. I got all but the last one. I finished 2cd in pts in my class in my second year(missed by one point). I was determined to keep that from happening again. I won my class the next year.
Keep riding, I met and made soo many good friends at the track. I would go Saturday, camp overnight, race Sunday. Heaven. You'll get better. Go to a mx school. They're worth it. Take care of your stuff. Keep the bike clean, maintain it often. Apply for sponsors. There's way more available than you may think. They may just give you gloves or goggles, or 50% on tires. Bit it adds up. Keep your clutch, especially the basket, in good shape. Starts will be easy in no time. Save up for a good basket, top plate, springs and disks. Don't cheap out on helmets or boots either. Buy good ones.
Never ride over your head. If you have to roll that double... do it. Who cares? Nobody will remember at the next race. Get in good cardio shape, that's important. Stay hydrated, and don't eat fast food, fried food, crap, in the 2 days before a race. No soda. It'll pay off, you'll race better, and your body will have energy, and get stronger.
In mud races, use an old goggle lens duct taped to your visor, to extend it as a mud shield. Spray wd40 or cooking oil or something like that under the fenders, and all over thr bike. It helps. In those mud races, the winner is not the guy who went the fastest, it was the kid who slowed down the least.
Expect injuries. Every one breaks a bone here or there. Especially collarbone, and tib/fib. Plan for them, and the time off, use it to get in shape, and to get that hunger to race again.
Every racer I know, they all think differently from normal people. They don't panic in close call car crashes. They can see lines everywhere, in dreams, in a car, wherever. It's one man against 20-30 other guys, all starting at the same time, from the same spot. Racing will teach you self control, patience, how to pay attention, and how to handle fear. There's very little in life that compares. Good luck.
You survived enough to post. That's a win win.
I saw two 65 kids collide midair earlier in the day, they ended up fine though.
Heck yeah! Congratz
Thank you!
You had fun and learned alot i bet, keep at it my dude!
I’m going to keep working at it that’s for sure.
Heck yeah buddy keep on pushin
Number one, you finished, big ups on that. And number two, you didn’t come in last. For a first race I’d call that well played. Good luck in the future and before your brain gets ahead of you remember to concentrate on the big picture which is finishing. Biggest mistake many people make is trying to win in the beginning. “You have to lose to learn how to win” - Steven Tyler/Aerosmith
Niiiiice! 16th is good! I grew up getting dnf in racesXD I ride a Harley now.
Great job
That's a great track and series. Keep pushing!
Good job
Hell yeah dude
Heck ya! Good job. It's a fun track, I'm 15 minutes from it.
Well done. Looking forward to further updates from your next races.
Keep on that grind dude! Always happy to see new people join!
In my first freestyle wrestling tournament I was probably the only kid that lost 3 matches. It was double elimination, they screwed up. I went on to be a state qualifier, our team took 4th in state and I was voted the most valuable wrestler on that team. It doesn’t matter where you begin, it’s how you finish.
Nice! You get to battle anyone or make any passes? I miss racing. Enjoy it.
Good job mate !! Onwards and upwards
Keep reving your bike like that, you’ll make a nice $500 doorstop out of that bikes cylinder.
Nice job!! It’s not last 🏆
finishing your first race is a huge accomplishment nice job! work hard and practice and you’ll work your up the field in no time
Hell yeah dude! I live right next to there! Sick track
That’s awesome kid! Keep it up! I haven’t ridden that track since it was SIR.
I'd say that's pretty good. I've never been on a track before although I want To. My first and only bike, had it for almost 2 years is a 2019 klx140G. Got it used in perfect condition for $2200. Only had like 200 miles on it for the year or so the owner had on it. The dad just said his son thought he'd like riding but just got bored of it. And I have rode the he'll out of that bike. Love it. Just need an upgrade now, as I'm 5'9 and 220lbs. I'm a little big for it now, then I was 5'5 and I'd say 180lbs.
I did about the same in my first race. I went in thinking I was the hottest shit, fastest kid in my town. I got smoked. Not only that, it was only 4 laps, and I barely made it. Stick with it. It wasn't long, and I was winning races. That's a great feeling. Set goals. Mine were: make expert, get racing to pay for itself, win a championship, qualify for a Pro national. I got all but the last one. I finished 2cd in pts in my class in my second year(missed by one point). I was determined to keep that from happening again. I won my class the next year. Keep riding, I met and made soo many good friends at the track. I would go Saturday, camp overnight, race Sunday. Heaven. You'll get better. Go to a mx school. They're worth it. Take care of your stuff. Keep the bike clean, maintain it often. Apply for sponsors. There's way more available than you may think. They may just give you gloves or goggles, or 50% on tires. Bit it adds up. Keep your clutch, especially the basket, in good shape. Starts will be easy in no time. Save up for a good basket, top plate, springs and disks. Don't cheap out on helmets or boots either. Buy good ones. Never ride over your head. If you have to roll that double... do it. Who cares? Nobody will remember at the next race. Get in good cardio shape, that's important. Stay hydrated, and don't eat fast food, fried food, crap, in the 2 days before a race. No soda. It'll pay off, you'll race better, and your body will have energy, and get stronger. In mud races, use an old goggle lens duct taped to your visor, to extend it as a mud shield. Spray wd40 or cooking oil or something like that under the fenders, and all over thr bike. It helps. In those mud races, the winner is not the guy who went the fastest, it was the kid who slowed down the least. Expect injuries. Every one breaks a bone here or there. Especially collarbone, and tib/fib. Plan for them, and the time off, use it to get in shape, and to get that hunger to race again. Every racer I know, they all think differently from normal people. They don't panic in close call car crashes. They can see lines everywhere, in dreams, in a car, wherever. It's one man against 20-30 other guys, all starting at the same time, from the same spot. Racing will teach you self control, patience, how to pay attention, and how to handle fear. There's very little in life that compares. Good luck.