Dirtbike Racing? What does it take and a few questions aswell??

What does it take to race dirtbikes..ive been riding for over a year now and im pretty good for a beginner, I dont want to be a pro or anything, but I mean like local races etc, so I dont want any sponsors or anything. First of all im around 5' 3" and im 16, I know im short for my age, but that shouldnt matter. Right now im riding a crf100, which is way too slow for me now, and I want an actual race bike to race.

I dont know what bike would be the cheapest and best deal to get, but im really looking towards a 2-stroke for now, and I plan on buying it used.

Are races based on age or bike class? Because im sure if it was age class you wouldnt see many 16 yr olds on 85's.

But what does it take to race, not just financialy wise.

Thanks

well i think i can help.
im 14 and i race at my local track.
if you want a cheap racing bike, look for a honda cr125, or a kx125. those are the cheaper ones. but any 125cc 2-stroke would be great. im 5'7 and its perfect size.
all you have to do is go to the track, and sign up. or contact the owner of it.
and if you raced a 125 i think it would be the 125 2 stroke/250 four stroke. im not sure tho.
so i would get a kx125,
but if you can find a cheap one look for a yamaha yz125.
those are the best 125 and 85 race bikes.
the kx125 would be a liitle bigger than the crf100
what year is it? the 07's seat height is about 30 inches and most of the 125's have 37 inch seats. there pretty big.
but yea if your looking for a good cheap motocross bike go with a kx125, or cr125.
good luck and mail me if you have any other questions.

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i would get the new CRF150f, its a 4 stroke, but they rip amazing, its a bit taller than a 85cc and has more power, its great for any type of riding terrain

I say you should get an 85cc because you want a two stroke and they are cheaper. Next, where I live the max age for an 80/85cc rider is 16 yrs old. But they also have an 80/85cc open class where the riders can be any age. The best answer I can give you is that you find the local tracks in your area and contact them. Check their web site if they have one or by phone. Go to a race event as a spectator and pick up flyers and race info on classes and what you need to race.

Also where I race, Sac. California, they do not check for race experience. This is ametur racing. So you would sign up for their beginner 80/85cc class and go for it. If you can ride well, like you said, you will be fine.

The country I am in you are too old to race a 85cc or a crf150r and would have to go onto either a 2 stroke 125cc or a 4 stroke 250cc. The kx is most likely going to be the cheapest for you, but I like the honda and Yamaha's better.

You can always use starting blocks if you are struggling height wise and my nearly 16 year old has to for his 250cc.

Find out where the local clubs in your area are and either turn up on a race day or phone the race secretary or secretary and ask what is needed to join up and if you need a race licence. Also ask what sections they have which would be suitable for you to race in as a beginner. Then go try sitting on a few bikes at a motorbike dealership and see what you think is the best option for you. Then you can try to pick one up second hand. Once you have the bike go along to a few practice days before you attempt to race.