Step by step procedure for a newbie to go to the school?

[davy4575]

So here is what ive done, wondering if this seems in order:

1. become a member of mra formums and csc forums
www.mra-racing.org and www.cosportbikeclub.org
1A. Review requirements for bike and rider for school http://www.mra-racing.org/index.cfm?action=new_racer

2. become an AMA member, get membership number (at ama online or through packet here)

3. download and fill out race school packet http://www.mra-racing.org/pdf/2010_RaceSchool.pdf

4. send in packet and money (havent done this yet, will tomorrow)
4A Dont purchase license if you plan on racing the super street class?
http://forums.mra-racing.org/viewtopic.php?t=10123

5. read and review tech requirements for bike again
5A. Prep bike accordingly

6. procure gear per number 1A if you dont have it already (Insert gratutious link to stuff for sale here and your favoirte sponsor) IE: Leather, pucks, CE Aromor, Boots, Gloves, etc.

7. Procure transpo/trailer for bike and associated reccomended items to bring to track http://forums.mra-racing.org/viewtopic.php?t=10508
(another oportunity to pimp your accesories sporsors here)

8. Attend classroom sesion on Friday eve

9. Attend track session on Saturday or Sunday


If this seems comprehensive and sumarizes the process in a progressional step by step format, please let me know, and if its missing steps as well.
If it is correct, It would be really cool to have something like this printed up for the Super street class and novice classes to give to people. Maybe with a couple links on where to find gear at some of our fine sponsors and to our for sale forms etc.

Just an FYI, It took me a couple of nights of poking around and asking questions to find out this stuff and to sort through things. I didnt do it in the order mentioned above, so it was a process of "oops, go back and do this first..ect" Although Im not always the sharpest knife in the drawer Just wondering if anyone else might benefit from a step by step guide?

Thanks

[vort3xr6]

I am right there with you. I had to ask questions and figure stuff out like that as well. The whole process is a little confusing and quite daunting. Hell I still don't even know what a race weekend is like. Your doing it the right way though. Just remember the key to your bike and have fun.

[rybo]

Davy,

Just one suggestion, don't put the package you've filled out in the mail. It may not arrive in time.

Please just bring it with to the classroom session on Friday night at "The Club Workshop"

Place: The Club Workshop
999 Vallejo Street #2
Denver, CO

This place is right next door to Faster! Motosports.

The session will start at about 6:00 PM.

I realize that becoming a racer can be a daunting proposition, but don't be afraid to ask questions. This is the friendliest bunch of people you could ever hope to meet.

See you Friday!

Scott

[peteyt328]

Relax and have fun!!! thats the most important step. Everything else will fall into place, the club is pretty forgiving with beginners and the class will be very informative.

[phildrummond]

Relax and remember most racers will answer any questions trackside. The most daunting is the first race weekend and its process. Hook up with someone in advance who is willing to pit with you and walk you through the first day.

I'm available and just a novice. I am slow as pi$$ so I can't give you race pointers, but I can tell you where to go with your license, for tech, what to listen for, etc. You'll find the club extremely helpful. PM me if I can help. I remember Mark giving a step-by-step for raceday in my school. Still, you'll forget shiz so ask anyone.

Bring tons of water! Amazing how dry you'll get.

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black R6