Want to start Racing....

[aka Danksy]

I like my busa just the way it is right now...

But I really want to start racing, I know this season is over thats why I was going to do this as a winter project, go to Penguin race school in the spring and get my license that weekend.

thanks MPH200, I'm sure I will be bugging you again but I will see what I can find from those forums.

and why would I want another bike?!?!?! thats a joke right I think I want like 15 off the top of my head

 

[MPH 200]

I like my busa just the way it is right now...

But I really want to start racing, I know this season is over thats why I was going to do this as a winter project, go to Penguin race school in the spring and get my license that weekend.

thanks MPH200, I'm sure I will be bugging you again but I will see what I can find from those forums.

and why would I want another bike?!?!?! thats a joke right I think I want like 15 off the top of my head

You can never have too many bikes

 

[Tufbusa]

I like my busa just the way it is right now...

But I really want to start racing, I know this season is over thats why I was going to do this as a winter project, go to Penguin race school in the spring and get my license that weekend.

thanks MPH200, I'm sure I will be bugging you again but I will see what I can find from those forums.

and why would I want another bike?!?!?! thats a joke right I think I want like 15 off the top of my head

The most important questions concerning racing seems to be the ones you are missing. I haven't heard any questions concerning costs. It takes lots of cash to race and be competitive.

It also appears you have no concept as to what you have to accomplish before you will be allowed into the Novice class much less get your race license. You can't just attend a one day race school and get your race license. It doesn't work that way. I know guys who spent 3 years in the novice class and still have not received their race license.

You won't get your license until your lap times are close enough to race pace not to be a threat to the guys who are fast. Becoming fast is a learning curve that takes time. You won't be romping the track like the guys who have been at it for ten years. When you get out on your first track day, the fast guys will pass you with such authority you'll get the fairing sucked off your busa.

For goodness sake, take your busa to the track and do a few track days. The season is not over yet, sign up and get a little experience. You can still get in several track days before the snow flies. You will undoubtably crash a few times before you get anywhere near race pace.

I don't know why, but for whatever reason stunters rarely make good racers. Get your feet wet at the track this fall. You'll have some experience to work with during the winter when making decisions as to what and how you want to proceed in the spring.

One final point. You may think you are pretty clever on a bike now but I can assure you, you'll be humbled on your first track day. If you have doubts, ask any track day enthusiast, that first day is a real eye opener.

I'd love to see you on the track. Just a few track days will make you a much better and safer rider on both street and track. You are getting your cart before your horse. Do a few track days before you decide you are race ready. Your busa will work just fine for your introduction to the track.

Get a decent set of leathers, this I am sure of
All my other advice is my own haphazard experiences.

 

[suzuki4life]

you know how to make a small fortune racing?















Start with a large fortune

 

[Loki08]

The most important questions concerning racing seems to be the ones you are missing. I haven't heard any questions concerning costs. It takes lots of cash to race and be competitive.

It also appears you have no concept as to what you have to accomplish before you will be allowed into the Novice class much less get your race license. You can't just attend a one day race school and get your race license. It doesn't work that way. I know guys who spent 3 years in the novice class and still have not received their race license.

You won't get your license until your lap times are close enough to race pace not to be a threat to the guys who are fast. Becoming fast is a learning curve that takes time. You won't be romping the track like the guys who have been at it for ten years. When you get out on your first track day, the fast guys will pass you with such authority you'll get the fairing sucked off your busa.

For goodness sake, take your busa to the track and do a few track days. The season is not over yet, sign up and get a little experience. You can still get in several track days before the snow flies. You will undoubtably crash a few times before you get anywhere near race pace.

I don't know why, but for whatever reason stunters rarely make good racers. Get your feet wet at the track this fall. You'll have some experience to work with during the winter when making decisions as to what and how you want to proceed in the spring.

One final point. You may think you are pretty clever on a bike now but I can assure you, you'll be humbled on your first track day. If you have doubts, ask any track day enthusiast, that first day is a real eye opener.

I'd love to see you on the track. Just a few track days will make you a much better and safer rider on both street and track. You are getting your cart before your horse. Do a few track days before you decide you are race ready. Your busa will work just fine for your introduction to the track.

Get a decent set of leathers, this I am sure of
All my other advice is my own haphazard experiences.

This man knows the truth! Listen carefully.

 

[Commuta_Busa]

go back to the age of ten and race on your parents dime in the mini and midi classes. Work your way up into something like the redbull series. As seasons pass on and you stay at the top of the ladder the sponsors you'll need might be there. Make sure you stay straight, a winning racing resume, and a media friendly personality. Eventualy you'll be at or near the top of the game and then if your skills are razor sharp and your one of the lucky few selected to be sponsored then you'll be racing the way you currently want to race.

In other words I would look at racing as more of a hobby if yo've got the extra cash and time to burn. Good luck though.

 

[bigfootatplay]

You can never have too many bikes

Hey.. it aint stuntin if you got it. Nice bikes dude!!!

The wife rode me until I cleared my garage out. I had a 85" Honda 250SX 3-wheeler, 1992 Honda CR500r DirtBike, and a 1995 Suzuki DR650SE Dual Sport. But, all the $$$$$ went to the Busa I miss my CR500 though:unhappy:

 

[bigfootatplay]

What.... ??? Getting a liscense is easy as hell. Go to NHRA.com and look at what you'll need before you get there, how your bike needs to be set up, and what gear you'll need. The hardest part is running 3 passes back to back sub 10.00sec passes. And, if you dont exceed 130mph there is no need for a liscense anyway. Also, a trip to the track is expensive but not $1000 if you just enjoy yourself and have fun. Bracket racing is fun or try the test-n-tune sessions. They are best for novices(cheap too) Some of the major events have rediculous entry fees, buy back fees, food prices etc.. We bring the BBQ pit and an ice chest of Gatorade and call it a day. Bring a generator, lights and a tent and make a family outing out of it. Just enjoy yourself and have fun. Worry about being fast later.

The most important questions concerning racing seems to be the ones you are missing. I haven't heard any questions concerning costs. It takes lots of cash to race and be competitive.

It also appears you have no concept as to what you have to accomplish before you will be allowed into the Novice class much less get your race license. You can't just attend a one day race school and get your race license. It doesn't work that way. I know guys who spent 3 years in the novice class and still have not received their race license.

You won't get your license until your lap times are close enough to race pace not to be a threat to the guys who are fast. Becoming fast is a learning curve that takes time. You won't be romping the track like the guys who have been at it for ten years. When you get out on your first track day, the fast guys will pass you with such authority you'll get the fairing sucked off your busa.

For goodness sake, take your busa to the track and do a few track days. The season is not over yet, sign up and get a little experience. You can still get in several track days before the snow flies. You will undoubtably crash a few times before you get anywhere near race pace.

I don't know why, but for whatever reason stunters rarely make good racers. Get your feet wet at the track this fall. You'll have some experience to work with during the winter when making decisions as to what and how you want to proceed in the spring.

One final point. You may think you are pretty clever on a bike now but I can assure you, you'll be humbled on your first track day. If you have doubts, ask any track day enthusiast, that first day is a real eye opener.

I'd love to see you on the track. Just a few track days will make you a much better and safer rider on both street and track. You are getting your cart before your horse. Do a few track days before you decide you are race ready. Your busa will work just fine for your introduction to the track.

Get a decent set of leathers, this I am sure of
All my other advice is my own haphazard experiences.

 

[Tufbusa]

What.... ???

I assumed (my bad for assuming) the OP was referring to road racing.

If he was referring to drag racing, I'd suggest he ignores my post.

The only thing I know about straight line racing is the goal is to beat the guy in the other lane to the finish line!

The OP did state he wanted to take racing to a higher level. If he is running with the pro's on the drag strip I can't imagine the cost being less than a grand for a weekend?

 

[bigfootatplay]

I assumed (my bad for assuming) the OP was referring to road racing.

If he was referring to drag racing, I'd suggest he ignores my post.

The only thing I know about straight line racing is the goal is to beat the guy in the other lane to the finish line!

The OP did state he wanted to take racing to a higher level. If he is running with the pro's on the drag strip I can't imagine the cost being less than a grand for a weekend?

If he's looking at competeing with the Big Dogs he better look at spending at least $30,000 just to start out. Then you have maintenence fees on the bike, spare engine etc... hard to do on your own. Thats why I advised him to have fun and enjoy himself, if your not having fun... its not worth the trouble.

 

[Takeuon]

I assumed (my bad for assuming) the OP was referring to road racing.

If he was referring to drag racing, I'd suggest he ignores my post.

The only thing I know about straight line racing is the goal is to beat the guy in the other lane to the finish line!

The OP did state he wanted to take racing to a higher level. If he is running with the pro's on the drag strip I can't imagine the cost being less than a grand for a weekend?

Your good Tuf.....He is interested in Road Racing.