Motocross Race Tips for Beginners

I'm 54 and I only started racing at the tender age of 43. After not owning a bike for 17yrs I was once again bitten by the bug of dirt bikes. I'd never raced, and thought I'd give it a go. I practiced my heart out did a couple of riding schools, got fitter, went out and raced and I got lapped by half the field. I had a ball, totally loved it. I set a goal of trying to not get lapped. It took me over a year but I did it, (pending on the Track). I have now retired from racing due to my knee's and Shoulder surgery from an old injury, but I still ride, and will until I'm 80. :)

Did my first race and got 5th

You know what? These tips are too general, but that's what I like about these tips. It is applicable to any beginners about to perform. As a psychologist, i have to admit that tips #4 is awesome. I admire your tips #4. I shall make note on that particular tip. Thanks. I love dirtbikes.

Thanks man. I'll remember this for my first 450 a class race this weekend 👍 I really need to boost up my confidence

More tips: If you're new to riding also, make sure you keep your legs tight, and arms loose. Keeping your toes point in towards the bike makes your knees squeeze against the shroud. Doing this helps the bike stay straight off rutted jumps and jumps with kickers, along with braking bumps, acceleration bumps, etc... and will overall make you a better rider. Also make sure you're on the balls of your feet, as it keeps your feet in also, and makes sure you aren't gonna get your foot ripped off the peg.

I've done a lot of cross country races but no pure motocross races. These Tips can really work for every type of dirt bike racing! Great video BTW!!

Changing your line and jumping and looking behind is an advanced technic really

This helped me a lot in doing my first race this week end :)

I have 2. Since I travel around to race quite a bit If we're ever at a new track ill make sure I walk it before the race and maybe watch some videos just to see the fast lines and to learn the track a bit. The second is to practice starts before the race, so you know how to work the clutch out and shift. If your first time behind a gate is also your first race you will most likely get a dead last start.

Tip 0 - Don't crash

idk if this would fall into more of a "race day" tip but definitely if you havent raced before make sure you take a pic or write down your motos and the race order so you dont miss your gate drop lol almost happened to me many times. Great vid!

Don't stall the bike

G'day deeo, just moved to cs from Australia. Can't wait to be out racing again. Hopefully I see u out on the track soon!

I’m watching this while we’re going to glen Helen for my first ever race and boy did this help. Especially the 5th tip. Thanks man

Great video DeeO!!

Great video deeo very very helpful. Every step is well put. Thank you for the video 👍🏽

I’ve rode for over a year now and your tips are still useful

great tips  !  i started as a Vet class  beginner  rider a few years ago and have slowly moved up . I still remind myself of all these things every race ! spot on  !

Good video Deeo, 1st year racing already hooked!

Thank you man. My first race is coming up on this Sunday with the confidence you help a lot as there where I struggle.