If you wanna try, just get out and do it. Get some straps and dog bones and make your life easier. Im new at it and the first time up I was nervous of what would happen. The first few times up to the line actually. I went up with some guys that have been racing for many years and that helped me alot.They said Don't worry about what people think or how hard you launch or how fast you go...... it will come w time. Just pull up clean off your tire and when the light changes take off like you are leaving a set of street lights and make nice safe run. Great advice ! Im glad I listened, It was the first time driving the bike lowered, strapped and running about 25 psi in the rear tire. It definately feels different than normal and takes some getting used to. One thing important also is not to tighten your front strap to tight! it makes it really unstable. Just hold on the front brake and give it one firm pull, you should have some front suspension travel! and also when you park the bike after a few runs.... release the strap and let the pressure off the fork seals.
I hope these few tips that were given to me will help other new racers, I really found it helped me! I was really suprised how much there is to pay attention to when going down the track in such a short period of time! The first 5 passes or so I didnt know what rpm i was shifting at, where the finish line was, what speed i was going...I is kinda funny looking back at it .Once I got used to that then I started trying to launch harder. Now I just need more passes. and get those 60 ft times down!
It was so fun, dont not go because your scared of the power. Also let the people at the track know it was my first time, They very helpfull . They even announced it my first time up. Just race yourself, and enjoy ! I had so much fun
NOTHING beats having FUN 
