There are many things you must do before a motocross (mx) race. You must prepare weeks before. Also there is preparing just before the race, such as getting dressed and testing the bike.
             Many weeks or months before the race you must practice many times. To do this you can go to any area track. You go around the track, practice going over the jumps. Make sure you are landing right after the jump. If there is a way getting other friends that race and see if they will practice with you. By doing this you can see how you are doing on the track with other components. It helps you a lot by seeing how well you are going to race.
             Making sure you bike is in good condition and running is another step you need to get ready for a race. Do a run over on the bike make sure all the parts are in good condition. Check the tires over to see if you will have enough traction on the track. Then take it for a test run. If it is not in good condition for the race make any adjustments you need to.
             Now it's time to go to the track and race. When you get there you need to find a parking spot and start unloading all of the things. After doing this you will go sign up on the racing roster underneath the category you are racing in such as; school boy, 125, 250, and 50. Go back to the trailer and start getting ready to race your first heat. First, start by putting on your gear. Start by putting on your pants these are certain pants that you wear to keep you safe and not get so starched up when crashing, and then slide your knee pads underneath your pants. Next if needed put your back brace on after this you will put on your shirt and tuck it into your pants. Now, you can slide your boots on these are certain types of boots you wear for mx racing, you then tuck the bottom of your pants into your boots. Following this step you put on your chest protector this is to keep your chest safe if you crash your bike.
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