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Race School's team of experienced professional motorcycle instructors include 3 x Superbike and Supersport champion Shawn Giles ,Supersport Champ Josh Brookes, World Supersport Factory YAMAHA rider Broc Parkes, Leading domestic and world Factory Riders, Daniel Stauffer,Mark Atchinson Russell Holland,Glenn Allerton and more . The entire Race School staff prides itself on being open, approachable, and focused on helping you gain the skills and confidence to accomplish your riding goals. Each RACE School is divided into three groups. The first group is for Track riders and newcomers to the track who are most comfortable at a lower pace, the other for Race students who wish to explore their limits with fewer restrictions. RACE School will teach you skills in:
Getting into RacingParticipating in track days is a great way to get into road racing.If you’re thinking of getting into road racing you are probably circulating in A group or at the top end of B group and are quite comfortable passing, or being passed by, other bikes at speed. At Eastern Creek, for example, you’re probably doing consistent times of 1.50 minutes or less. You’ve probably been to some national or local race meetings and wondered what it takes to get a position on the starting grid. Well here is a step by step guide on how to get there. So who races motorcycles?The stereotypical motorcycle racer is male, sub 70 kilos, been on a dirt bike since age 5, graduated to road racing at age 16, competes at an international level in his 20’s and retires to Monaco in his 30’s. Whilst that may be true of the cream of the 125, 250, MotoGP and World Superbike crop, take a stroll around the pits of a club or state level meeting and you will see that the stereotype doesn’t apply in the majority of cases or road racers.Starting racing in your late 20’s, 30’s or older (amidst the taunts of a mid life crisis) isn’t as unusual as you think. While you’re probably not going to be the next Aussie champion with a one way ticket to Europe or the US, that’s not the reason why you probably want to get into racing in the first place. At the club and state level there you will find a ton of competition at the front, middle and back of the fields that you race in to guarantee you a great time. Not only will you be competing against other riders of a similar standard to you, there is the competition between yourself and the track, pushing yourself to be a better and more focused rider. To put it another way, think of the best time you’ve had at a track day and multiply it ten fold. Club Membership and Race LicenseThese two requirements go hand in hand. Before you can get your license to race from Motorcycling New South Wales, you need to be a member of an MNSW affiliated club. There are many clubs you can choose from. The one you choose may depend on the type of racing you want to participate in. Check out the MNSW website at www.motorcycling.com.au for a list of affiliated clubs. Typical annual fees for clubs are around $20. The MNSW website also contains a heap of information about racing and is worth a read to get a better understanding of what’s involved.You then need to apply for a road race license from MNSW. An annual national license will set you back around $260 (less if you’re a junior). Applications are made through your club who will supply you with the relevant paperwork to complete. Circuit Breakers can help arrange an appropriate MNSW license for you. Bike Preparation and GearThe majority of race bikes these days are modified versions of the bikes you buy off the showroom floor. The extent of the modifications required depends on the rules of the class in which you wish to race.If you’re mechanically minded you will be able to do most of the work required yourself (eg lockwiring and removal of all street gear like headlights, indicators etc). If not, any of the following Circuit Breakers partners can have your bike race prepped in no time: Clubman Motorcycles 02 9519 9991 Circuit Breakers 0412 348 916 In terms of cost for a race prep, you probably looking at a minimum of $2500 depending on your bike, the class you want to race in and the mods you’ve no doubt already made to your bike as a street enthusiast. If you want to race it’s a good idea to buy yourself some good quality protective gear. You should have this already as no doubt you’re a track day junkie on circuit breakers ride days of course!!!
Race MeetingsOnce you have your license and your bike is prepped you just need a meeting to begin your career as a racing superstar.In 2008 there are a tons of alternatives open to you including: 2009 East Coast Road Race Series – Run by Circuit Breakers Honda St George Series (NSW tracks only) – Run by St George MC There are four different grades for racers, A, B, C and D. As a new racer you will likely be graded as D grade novice or D grade. Depending on your times and results you could find yourself in C grade or higher after time. The format of club race meetings is practice on Saturday and racing on Sunday. You will probably get in 3 or 4 races on the Sunday. Entry costs vary for each weekend, however will usually be a minimum of $140 for Saturday practice and $230 entry for the Sunday races. Add to that your consumables such as food, fuel and tyres and your getting close to your minimum budget. Circuit Breakers and RacingGetting into racing doesn’t need to be a confusing or daunting experience. Circuit Breakers can assist you in all aspects of getting into racing and taking your ride days skills to the next level. |
