what to know about racing

[Jarrett#20]

hi im going to start racing at this local track down in oklahoma and i was wondering do think i can make a double and i also wanted to know how exactly is the best way to ramp im knew to blasters i originally had a 125 but got a blaster and i love it. and also what is the best way to go over the whoop section's. if u know of any other tracks around kansas oklahoma border please let me know.

[265Blaster]

I dont know how much riding or jumping expierience you have but a blaster can do just about anydouble. But if it is your first race find the smallest one there and jump it a little and then just go for it one time. F or the whoops just lean back have yor arms relaxed and go in about the middle of second gear. After you get used to them go faster and faster untill u find your right speed you can handle.

[Jarrett#20]

ok thanks what about preloading how do u do that

[Kurt]

over a jump its best to put your weight towards the rear of the quad. Make sure your blaster is level while gliding through the air too. Some racers lean forward and that causes the weight from your feet pushing on the pegs to push the rear end down and the front end up (bad!). Preloading is just pushing down on your suspension before hitting the jump, but most of the time you're not even thinking about that while racing, and it doesn't really make that big of difference on a blaster.

My best advice when jumping would be to just get your ass of the back of the quad. Stand up and lean more towards the back. Now when you hit it, let the quad glide up under you so you stay lower to the ground and level.

[Kurt]

Another important piece of advice would be to hold the gas on into a corner longer than you normally would. Many racers make the mistake of letting off way too early before a turn, when they should be either on the gas, or on the brake.