first race tommrow and already nevous as crap [Archive]

suzukigirl

01-12-2007, 04:13 PM

i've never done ft but for my first mx race i was really nervous....listening to music really helped me....something that was loud and had a fast beat...good luck in your race:D

honda4life72

01-12-2007, 04:15 PM

i'm running the stock class with stock tires( nobbie class...so it will be very slick i have watched my freind and his is set up for ft racing and he has trouble keeping traction

JRP

01-12-2007, 05:29 PM

just dont think about it man. What i say is, dont do anything your not comfortable doing(in mx, with jumps) and if you dont do the best this time, theres always next time! So dont push yourself your first race!:)

honda4life72

01-12-2007, 05:35 PM

well i wasn't gunna push my self ( well i will once i get comfortable) i am just very very copeditive ..

Dan229

01-12-2007, 05:47 PM

Just tell yourself you are going for a normal ride and not a race. Also, once you get to the race keep that outlook and do not go ballz-to-wall out on the track if that is not what you normally do. You will get yourself hurt if try to ride too far outside your normal riding pattern. Worry about not making mistakes and not how fast you are going and get a good pace down and then build on that. I have seen way too many go ape when they get to the race and end up way over head and crash, etc...just ride your normal pace and relax. Worry about being super man when you get more experience.

cop292

01-12-2007, 05:53 PM

Race the track, not the other riders. Work on making smooth consistent laps. Run YOUR line, increase your speed as you feel comfortable, the results will come with time! Good Luck!!!

jb500ex

01-12-2007, 06:47 PM

Originally posted by honda4life72
i got my first ft race tommrow and i am as nervous as crap .... any ideas on how to come your self down? :confused:

i have done alot of races by now and im still really nervous before every one. i have to go to the bathroom non stop and sometimes feel sick but it all goes away the second the flags goes up. just stay hydrated, breathe and you will be alright

01-12-2007, 06:52 PM

I always listen to some seriously heavy music...,y favorite song as of now is Left Behind by Slipknot....and just before i got ot the gates i chugg down a Monster Assualt. Then as the gate drops i pin it, and i come down to earth at the end of the race...usually i place in the top 5...All i can do is wish you good luck and tell you not to puke...it drains you of energy...:D

450r51

01-12-2007, 10:13 PM

Originally posted by the_440_kid
I always listen to some seriously heavy music...,y favorite song as of now is Left Behind by Slipknot....and just before i got ot the gates i chugg down a Monster Assualt. Then as the gate drops i pin it, and i come down to earth at the end of the race...usually i place in the top 5...All i can do is wish you good luck and tell you not to puke...it drains you of energy...:D

drinking energy drinks is prolly the worst thing you can do before a race.

take some motrin and eat a banana, they both help to thin you blood out so you wont get cramped so easily.

most of all have fun, the first race is always the most nerve wrecking.

keep it pinned my friend.

01-12-2007, 11:31 PM

Originally posted by Dan229
Just tell yourself you are going for a normal ride and not a race. Also, once you get to the race keep that outlook and do not go ballz-to-wall out on the track if that is not what you normally do. You will get yourself hurt if try to ride too far outside your normal riding pattern. Worry about not making mistakes and not how fast you are going and get a good pace down and then build on that. I have seen way too many go ape when they get to the race and end up way over head and crash, etc...just ride your normal pace and relax. Worry about being super man when you get more experience.

Good advice.

As others said, right now don't think about it.

Race the track, not the other racers.

Let everyone else go on the holeshot, then see how many you can pick off before the checkered flag. It'll take the pressure off you, and give you the opportunity to see what racing is like, and also the opportunity to see how you stack up against your competition.

Passing people is a rush!

01-13-2007, 01:34 AM

Once the gate drops........................

TheIceMan

01-13-2007, 05:29 AM

keep it on 4 wheels
Race at your pace
RELAX
And remember,if nerfs and bumpers wern't meant to be used,quads wouldn't have them. :D

idro

01-13-2007, 08:29 AM

Eh its pretty much been said, don't let the other drivers drive you. Don't drive at their style and pace, thats how many racers mess up. Just think its just you, your atv, and the track out there.

trick450r

01-13-2007, 08:59 AM

Originally posted by jb500ex
i have done alot of races by now and im still really nervous before every one. i have to go to the bathroom non stop and sometimes feel sick but it all goes away the second the flags goes up. just stay hydrated, breathe and you will be alright

bingo...i've been racing for two years and i practically die of nervousness before every single one...when the gate drops you'll forget everything though...same thing with me also, stomach cramps, non stop pissing, even started barfing and coldnt stand up at the unadilla national...

sammy5x

01-13-2007, 09:51 AM

All racing is riding your bike as fast and safe as you can with other people you just met. Nothing more, nothing less. Don't get all jacked up on energy drinks and music and any other macho "overcompensation for lack of talent" crap. Speaking of crap, take a good one before your race! Have fun man and let us know how you did.

01-13-2007, 10:00 AM

Originally posted by 450r51
drinking energy drinks is prolly the worst thing you can do before a race.

take some motrin and eat a banana, they both help to thin you blood out so you wont get cramped so easily.

most of all have fun, the first race is always the most nerve wrecking.

keep it pinned my friend.

Did i just hear thin blood is good? Grab a couple cold ones then. lol. Bad idea. Just stay calm. It all gose away once it starts. Ever been in a fight? just befor it happens you are one nervous sob, then once the 1st punch is thrown your good to go and the adrealin steps in. Same with raceing.

450r51

01-13-2007, 04:40 PM

um yea, it helps you so you dont get arm pump.

plus do you even race?

you own a stock 400ex and your signature is all about bob marley and smokin pot.

troyleepred719

01-13-2007, 05:07 PM

just focus on improving yourself, not being a super hero, the more improving you do, the fast you can get, and thats where the ability to beat others will come in.

"take some motrin and eat a banana, they both help to thin you blood out so you wont get cramped so easily."

for that person;

that is idiotic to do that. as a medic all i can say, is hope u like pain. you screw up and need narcotics to calm the pian etc, you wont get any, cause u took a pill to be "calm". dont do that, maybe the bannana, but trust me, ud rather be nervous than scream in agony from a broken femur.

honda4life72

01-13-2007, 05:47 PM

well i placed third over all ..( good for my first race) i really apreciate the help ... and your right once the gate drop ..it was all good

sammy5x

01-13-2007, 08:15 PM

Great job man!!!:macho

suzukigirl

01-13-2007, 08:44 PM

great job:D

01-14-2007, 09:19 AM

Originally posted by 450r51
um yea, it helps you so you dont get arm pump.

plus do you even race?

you own a stock 400ex and your signature is all about bob marley and smokin pot.

were did i say it dosent help you get arm pump ,dip****?

You said thin blood is good, i said then grab a few cold ones befor.

:ermm:

sammy5x

01-14-2007, 11:37 AM

Listen people, take your kiddie fight to some other thread. This thread is for someone that had the courage to go out there and try something that most people only talk about doing. Keep it up honda4life72.

honda4life72

01-14-2007, 02:46 PM

thanks sammy ... i'm going again next weekend, but have to buy some 18 inch tires cuz stock just ain't cutin i t..i forgot it isn't ft it is tt my bad ...and ideas on how to get more traction? i am riding a stock bike except for nerfs

450r51

01-14-2007, 04:16 PM

some american racers or hoosers should help you. how about a sway bar, and even one of those cheap lowering kits would help ya.

01-14-2007, 04:24 PM

Id recomend getting holeshots..

450r51

01-14-2007, 05:00 PM

Originally posted by mitch091
Id recomend getting holeshots..

for TT racing ?????

come on now!

hondarider101

01-14-2007, 05:16 PM

well i'd like to stay in the knobie class for a bit to get used to raceing (being my first time and all) around spring i was thinking about going up a class and getign some tires made for tt racing

hondarider101

01-14-2007, 05:31 PM

dang it my bro didn't log out ...this is honda4life72

honda4life72

01-14-2007, 05:51 PM

would turf tamers be considered knobbies? either them or maxxis razr mx or holeshot sx it what i'm going for

440racer66

01-15-2007, 07:34 PM

where do you live in nc and i would highly recomend trying mx too i love it its soooo much fun

honda4life72

01-17-2007, 03:34 PM

i live in waxhaw but race at robbins ridge in burnsville and would love to try mx but my dad things i should get to like raceing by running in the nobbie class on the tt track

01-17-2007, 03:54 PM

Originally posted by 450r51
for TT racing ?????

come on now!

Holy **** im dense. I thought he was doing mx:huh

honda4life72

01-21-2007, 06:31 PM

here is some pics from that first race i had to take pictures of the pictures so there not the best but u get the point..i ended up 3rd overal .i am #7 on the black 450r with the blut long sleeve shirt on.....http://http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q173/honda4life72/DSC00268.jpg

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