i-Zapp Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 We are no where near ready, but it would be nice to have a plan... All these track days are ultimately practice, for racing right. So, late this year I might consider letting the kid (16) loose. What class? What org? The bike is a ninja 250. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapesmuggler27 Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Motoseries has a 250cc class, check them out!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Yea motoseries has about 6-8 250's that run on a regular basis. Laid back, nothing super crazy. We will be running at nelson ledges sunday May 20th if you and your son would want to stop out and see how it all works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 I-Zapp can finally post here. Guess someone got you sorted out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedogg624 Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 he'll be the coolest kid in school.Motoseries is cheap but quality org. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 WERA has 250 racing as well, but I've never seen great attendance in this part of the country. I think they get a bigger crowd in the southeast though. Regardless, Moto Series is definitely close, cheap, and fun; and there is a good "everything you need to know about racing a 250" thread on the WERA board that should be easy to find with minimal searching. That will cover suspension settings, tire options, and even tuning advice.Personally, I think the point of racing a 250 is to go racing for cheap, and as such, all the bikes should be run basically bone stock. Oil catch, number plate, and maybe brake pads and lines. But that's just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdecal Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Everywhere I go it feels like I'm racing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i-Zapp Posted April 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 I-Zapp can finally post here. Guess someone got you sorted out.Only from a Mac. My work and home windows machines won't let me log in. (??)Thanks for the racing info. Will def give motoseries a look. However we're not opposed to venues that might require some travel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photos by Marty Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Be sure to check out the Moto Series website as I believe they aso offer a junior racing program that has some discounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 I have seen that section on the forum, but not on the main site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 http://www.motoseries.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=1180Yea looks like you have to call or email Todd on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Well shit-can the whole idea then. Todd is an unreasonable asshole!...wait, the exact opposite of that. I wouldn't be surprised if a young rider on a 250 got 1-on-1 instruction. Get the kids up to speed early, so they stick around to be charged full price :-P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto-Brian Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 I really like the idea of the Junior Program and will be talking with Todd about this. I really would like to help the young ones in getting into this sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 I really like the idea of the Junior Program and will be talking with Todd about this. I really would like to help the young ones in getting into this sport.If only they could have someone help with years of race experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapesmuggler27 Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 I really like the idea of the Junior Program and will be talking with Todd about this. I really would like to help the young ones in getting into this sport.Any chance we will be seeing your boy on the track anytime soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standout Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 If only they could have someone help with years of race experience. i know. I wonder who that could be...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto-Brian Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Any chance we will be seeing your boy on the track anytime soon?Not sure... He was all about putting motard wheels on the dirt bike, but now, after we cut a small track in the woods, he is wanting to stick with dirt. Possibly flat track, but not sure. He was on my ass about a 125 GP style bike and we might consider, but only with some experience at CRP or similar... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i-Zapp Posted April 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 from Todd on link above We are excited to see new young faces join our track day and racing program.To help get youngsters started out right, we will be offering the Moto Junior Discount Program.Anyone age 17 or under can be eligible for half pricing on nearly all our events.In order to get your child this pricing, you must contact me and we will set up an account to get them started.that's freeking awesome! my next message is to Todd, thanks for the hookup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i-Zapp Posted April 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Not sure... He was all about putting motard wheels on the dirt bike, but now, after we cut a small track in the woods, he is wanting to stick with dirt. Possibly flat track, but not sure. He was on my ass about a 125 GP style bike and we might consider, but only with some experience at CRP or similar...my son raced quads since he was 6, then switched to dirt bikes at 14. we quickly realized we were waaaay behind on the learning curve. after trying supermoto, he was hooked. problem is there's really no racing. i found a '12 ninja for dirt cheap which although pretty anemic is perfect for getting this big track thing figured out. btw, his crf150r sumo setup will be for sale after memorial day weekend.and on a further side note, i'm all about growing this 250 racing thing. if anyone wants to run some laps on our bike at a trackday we happen to be at, let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photos by Marty Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 if anyone wants to run some laps on our bike at a trackday we happen to be at, let me know.I want to see KTM-Brian run a few laps on the 250. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapesmuggler27 Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 I've pretty sure my next race bike will be either a 250 or a sv650. Leaning more towards the sv but the cost of the 250's are awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto-Brian Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 I want to see KTM-Brian run a few laps on the 250.I'd give her a shot!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i-Zapp Posted April 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 I'd give her a shot!! oh i forgot to mention, we get to take YOUR ride for a spin too. jk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 I'd give her a shot!!We need a gopro on the 250 for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i-Zapp Posted May 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 (edited) from last weekend at the Beav. Great time, and the kid was having a ball and actually managed a 1:17.5 with that poor little bike screaming around the track.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uE6nHn5xcbIcouple more track days, then maybe race school. Edited May 15, 2012 by i-Zapp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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