[ammohog01]

I currently weigh about 197lbs. I know a lot of Pro Racers aren't much bigger than 165lbs. Is this going to hurt me as far as racing? I am about 5'11" tall, FYI. I work out by running about 3.5 miles 3 times a week and by riding my ass off. I know this is probably a dumb question, but I am curious.

I'm an idiot.... I just posted this in the wrong spot. Sorry, it has been a week from hell so far.

 

[OKC-LTR]

I currently weigh about 197lbs. I know a lot of Pro Racers aren't much bigger than 165lbs. Is this going to hurt me as far as racing? I am about 5'11" tall, FYI. I work out by running about 3.5 miles 3 times a week and by riding my ass off. I know this is probably a dumb question, but I am curious.

I'm an idiot.... I just posted this in the wrong spot. Sorry, it has been a week from hell so far.
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Gotta love Air Fore PT program hahaha...I PT 5 days a week. I usually run 3+ miles MON WED and FRI. On Tues and Thurday..I do alot of Cardio. Just watch what you eat and keep working out like your doing and your sure to drop down in Weight

 

[ammohog01]

I scored a 94% on my last fitness test.

 

[OKC-LTR]

I scored a 94% on my last fitness test.
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LOL...ERGO TEST doesnt Count

 

[MXQuadRacer]

If you're willing to charge harder, and brake later into a corner - size will not matter. Don't plan on taking too many holeshots in competitive classes, but running down a small pack in front of you makes it that much funner. I have about 30lbs on you...it's a disadvantage straight out of the hole, but that's only a small portion of the race

 

[Porter Hill Performance]

i weigh about 220lbs and i usually take the holeshot over the lighter guys on 450's. my crew notices while they spin off the gate i hook up and go to town in the first corner. but im not a pro rider or any where close. im a local class b rider. but o well its just my 2 cents worth. lol.

 

[eatroost450]

i weigh about 220lbs and i usually take the holeshot over the lighter guys on 450's. my crew notices while they spin off the gate i hook up and go to town in the first corner. but im not a pro rider or any where close. im a local class b rider. but o well its just my 2 cents worth. lol.
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I noticed the same thing.. it looks like as soon as the gate drops the bigger guys get just a bit more traction.. if you can get perfect shifts and lean wayyy backk you should be able to do just as well as the really small kids on the gate.. at least in a B class.. When you get into a A class your going to need a lot more motor <_<

MX Quad Racer.. I am starting to notice that braking later can really pull you up in standings quick.. I watched the Joe Bryd riding school video and that was one thing he really stressed.. When I tried it out at my track I was reallu suprized how much faster it made me.. a really good tips for new riders

 

[ltrkyle489]

I noticed the same thing.. it looks like as soon as the gate drops the bigger guys get just a bit more traction.. if you can get perfect shifts and lean wayyy backk you should be able to do just as well as the really small kids on the gate.. at least in a B class.. When you get into a A class your going to need a lot more motor <_<

MX Quad Racer.. I am starting to notice that braking later can really pull you up in standings quick.. I watched the Joe Bryd riding school video and that was one thing he really stressed.. When I tried it out at my track I was reallu suprized how much faster it made me.. a really good tips for new riders
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I went to that riding school and it does really help alot. Just practice it. I also find myself that I use my front brakes more than anything now, I hardly ever use the rear except in hard hard braking. Butyea, joe made is line up really far away, near 60 yards, and get going as fast as we could. And at first, he set up a cone and wanted us to show him what we would do to get stopped as fast as we could before the turn. And we have it on video (my dad taped it) you hear nearly everyone let off way before the cone, and only use their front brakes. But everytime, we would get better. And everyone would use their front brakes also. It was amazing, we went into that part of the lesson, sucking so bad at it. Then by the end, it was crazy how much better everyone got at that part. It does help a lot in a race, especially the holeshot. I brake so much later than everyone else on the holeshot around here, and tahts why i usually pull it. I dont way as much as alot of the kids either. Im about 145-152, so ive got a bit of advantage on them, plus, my motor is nowhere near stock. Sorry to blab on lol. If you guys ever get the chance to go to that school. GO! it was freakin awesome, I have never had so much fun in my life. If you get dirtwheels, turn to page 108 and im the one on the yellow 300EX number 489. The school was a blast, everyone that has a chance should go, you'll love it.

 

[LTR450_#67]

FYI - This years GNC Pro champ weighs about 200-210lbs. BUT he is also on the tall side too!

later
Aaron

 

[YFZ450 Blaster Racer]

If your a good rider the quad will work good, but ofcousrse a pipe wil help u out.

 

[ammohog01]

Thanks for all the info. I appreciate it.

LOL...ERGO TEST doesnt Count
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HAHA Very funny. I ran my ass off for that 94%. I used to be an ERGO monitor and that test is complete crap. :lol:

 

[CernicsRacing.com]

You definetly want to be as lean as possible. The act of Sacrifice = speed.

The more you sacrifice out of your life the faster you will be. To what point it is worth to you, is where you will find the balance.

Everything from, instead of hanging out with the Girl friend instead of prepping the bike or doing your evening routine, to skipping practice day because you are sore from the last race and dont feel like loading the trailer etc.

This year my life has been MX morning to night and I have gone from barely qualifing in A, to running with some of the fastest amateur riders in the country. I am going for the four stroke A-championship next year, and im going to run Pro-Am.

Bottom line, if you want to do the work. AKA: slim up, build up, and saddle up. You will go far.