First race at Firebird AZ on the 29th of may

[thegoshow2002]

Hey there guys !!
I have finally made the step and have comitted to going racing  :D
I will be taking the liscencing class and racing my first races at Firebird on the the 29th,30th of this month.
I will be riding a GSXR750 and will be racing in heavyweight SS, Heavyweight superbike, unlimited superbike, and GTO.
Can any of you guys (and gals) tell me what I should expect throughout the whole weekend.  I am confident in my riding abilities as I have done many trackdays, but am nervous as to how that will apply to racing.

Thanks in advance and I look forward to making some new friends and learning alot from all of you.

Anthony

[bmgracing]

Expect to have the time of your life and then be broke until you stop racing . . . usually takes about 2 1/2 years.

Lastly, don't wreck in the licensing class and in your races just hold your line and you'll be fine.

[cstem]

Hey Go! Welcome to CCS and I am sure you will have a good time.  First off, you have registered for the Liscense clinic?  If not, get with me and I will give you the number of the instructor.  As far as preparation.  As earlier said, do not crash in the clinic.  I would recommend that you run DOT's for the whole weekend unless you already feel comfy on slicks.  Slicks can add more learning curve on a weekend that you will be learning enough.  Get to the track early and get in line for tech/registration as early as possible.  Register first, then go to tech with your pink copy of registration, riding gear (all of it) and bike.  Whiel hanging out on Saturday and waiting for you classes.  Read your rulebook front to back and highlight issues you must comply with before you race (numbers etc).  Do these items on Saturday before you return on Sunday.  Pay attention to what is going on around you and ask questions.  The other racers will be more than happy to help you out and the Race Officials are there to help you as well- If you are unsure about anything- ASK-DO NOT DO!!  This bit of advice will keep you out of trouble and from looking like an ass.  Other than that, have fun, be flexible, learn alot and have a good time.  Ride safe and I'll see you there.

[thegoshow2002]

Thanks for the info guys.

[lightweightgp]

uhh, bring a ez-up tent, a chair, water, gatorade, and more water.   a fan is a good idea too.   (its gonna be hot!)   it gets windy in the afternoon, so make sure your tent is secure - four buckets full of water and four tiedowns will do it.

when you are on the track, relax and have fun.  don't try to win the mock race, don't try to win practice sessions, hold your line, be smooth.  there are two ways to get fast:  the easy way and the hard way.   the easy way is to push your limits gently each time you go out, learn to listen to your tires, learn to fine tune your suspension.   learn what hard braking really means.  learn how to gently trail brake.  you may crash, but not that much.   The hard way to get fast is to try to chase down everyone else on the track, ride way over your head, and scare the crap out of yourself.    your choice.  

whatever you do, don't crash in new racer school.  if you have to go around the track in 1st and second gear only (not so crazy as it sounds, with a 750 on that little track) just do it.  you just have to stay up to get your license.    you can crash your brains out on Sunday.