Originally Posted by
Shotland
I went to Kissena for the first time the other day after a few years of fixed experience on the road. I fell in love and want to pursue racing as a serious hobby.
What advice do you have for a total newbie?
Welcome!
1) Until you complete the beginner's course,
please don't ride the track when others are there training. If another person shows up to train, politely get off the track...even if they are just warming up. Track training and racing isn't difficult, but you can do something unexpected and make a mess. ALL of the rules and etiquette are rooted in safety. Until you learn them, you won't know them. Imagine a guy who drives a tractor on his farm for years then takes a car out on the highway without having a driver's education course. It's very similar to that.
2) Take the beginner's class. Find the website or facebook page with info. (Maybe someone here has a link?)
3) Read this:
http://www.bikeforums.net/track-cycl...ack-racer.html