How to Become a Motorcycle Roadracer

Road racing consists of several types of styles of racing. Motorcycle road racing is primarily on tarmac on racing circuits, or closed public roads. Different types of bikes are used depending on the race, such as prototypes for the Grand Prix, modified bikes for Superbike, and standard bikes with minimal modification for Super sport racing. No matter the reason for racing or style chosen, the rewards are universal from the pride of working on a bike to training intensely to gain greater speed without increasing the dangers. Motorcycle racing is a hobby that takes time, experience, training, and money. The thrill is but half of the motivation.

Gear

• Getting Started- Steve Bullimore provides detailed information on types of gear needed.
• The Art of Riding- An interactive guide on racing gear for the rider.
• Off Road Gear- Children race too, a list of gear for children who race.
• Women's Motocross- The Women' Motocross Association list of what is needed to get started in motorcycle racing.

• Motorcycle safety Foundation- A national safety class for licensing and training with state certified courses.
• Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program- The state of Pennsylvania uses the Motorcycle Safety Program to teach the basics of motorcycling.
• California Safety Program- The program offers basic to advanced motorcycle instruction.

Licensing

• AMA Supercross- License requirements needed to be able to race in the AMA association.
• Women's Professional License-Licensing eligibility for participating in the Women's Motocross championship.
• Getting Your License-Road racing guide on obtaining a license to race.

• New Riders- How to decide the best bike for your needs.
• Start Riding-Choosing your first motorcycle.
• Buying a Motorcycle- The right Bike for you.

• CODE RACE- A program geared to the more experienced racer.
• Super Bike- A California training program that uses a two day course schedule.
• Fastrack Riders- Classes for novice riders up to the experienced riders.

• Washington Motorcycle Road Racing Association- A non profit organization that provides a venue for racers in Washington state.
• Central Motorcycle Roadracing Association- A South Carolina road racing organization of 800 members.
• American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association- Vintage road racing organization that presents vintage motorcycle racing.
• Sandia Motorcycling Roadracing- The only sanctioned road racing organization in New Mexico.
• Calgary Motorcycle Roadracing Association- Non profit Canadian organization that provides racing opportunities for novices and advanced road racers alike.

• CLASS- This racing school focuses on being a better rider.
• Mid- Atlantic Road Racing School- A one day class course.
• Penguin Roadracing School- The oldest motorcycling racing school in the United States.

• Dangers of Supercross- Describes the dangers associated with amateur supercross racing.
• How to be a Motorcycle Road Racer- A guide that focuses on how to be a road racer with information on the associated dangers.
• Motorcycle Racing- More on the dangers of road racing.

• American Motorcyclist Association- The organization provides insurance for road racers who are members.
• Motorcycle Racing Insurance- Detailed information to consider when selecting road racing insurance.