Dirt Bike Racing Tips

By: Nick Blair

Break Studios Contributing Writer

If you are interested in racing dirt bikes, then you definitely need to know some dirt bike racing tips so you can hit the ground running, or driving rather! If you follow these tips, you will almost assuredly have a fun time racing dirt bikes and, if you’re good enough, win some races.

  1. Train, train, train for your dirt bike race! Don’t ever get comfortable and think your fine for the next race! Getting cocky in your abilities in your own dirt bike racing will set you back because, no matter how good you are, races are a whole different story. The best way to think about it is that your opponents are training as much as they possibly can; so prepare yourself for a hard race that can only be made easier by the amount of training you do to prepare yourself. Focus keeping control of your bike at the faster speeds required during a race by simply riding your dirt bike around a pretty curvy track going as fast as you’re comfortable with. Also, get ready for some possibly big jumps off of hills by practicing your dirt bike jumps at a track that is chock full of them!
  2. Have an experienced dirt bike racer watch while you train and race. Chances are, this experienced racer will be able to give you some pointers on what you’re doing right and wrong during your driving. Since this is different for every person, there is no way of knowing what they will say to you about your dirt bike racing, but remember to take it to heart and try and improve on the aspect they are telling you to focus on because, chances are, they know more.
  3. Keep in mind some of the basic tips that you should know before going into a dirt bike race. Remember these few things to make sure you not only have a chance of winning but also that you are safe! Some things include the following below.
  4. Don’t go around curves at full speed. Wear all of your safety equipment properly; keep a close eye out for other racers and if they are coming at you uncontrollably, get out of the way.

If you keep these simple tips in mind at all times, you shouldn’t forget them during the race and you will be able stay safe and also maybe win your dirt bike race!

Posted on: Feb. 24, 2011