Supercross motorcycle racing is often considered an action packed sport. Due to its fun, excitement, and action, supercross motorcycle racing has as huge fan following. In addition to just being fans, there are many followers who wish to become a supercross motorcycle racer. If you are one of those individuals, despite what you may believe, your dream may be closer to a reality than you ever imagined. Before examining how you can go about making your dream of becoming a supercross motorcycle racer a reality, it is important to know that supercross racing comes in a number of different formats. Of courses, like all other popular sports, there is a professional team. Professional supercross riders are often backed by well-known sponsors, such as Honda. Although you may wish to become a professional supercross racer, the chances of that happening are relatively small. That doesn’t mean that you still can’t participate in supercross racing. As previously, mentioned supercross racing comes in a number of different forms, including amateur racing. Amateur is another word that is used to describe a recreational passion. Therefore, for the most part amateur supercross motorcycle racers will not just race for money, but for the passion. Often times these races are held in backyards or at local supercross racing tracks. If you are not necessarily looking to make a living as a supercross racer, but you don’t want to go broke either, you are advised to try and race at a local supercross racetrack, if you have access to one. Many of these races are sponsored by local businesses; therefore, they tend to pay for wins and other top ranking positions. Although the pay might not be high, it may be enough to pay for all of your racing expenses. Speaking of racing expenses, if you are interested in participating in supercross motorcycle racing, you will find that it can be quite expensive. To safely participate in supercross racing, you will need to have an off-road motorcycle. Trying to race supercross style, with a street bike, can not only be dangerous, but deadly. In addition to the right type of bike, you will also want to acquire the correct safety equipment. If you are racing at a local track or on a professional level, you will often find that you are required to have specific safety equipment. Even if you are not under any obligation to have this equipment, which should include a helmet and safety pads, you are advised to obtain it. This equipment could help to save your life. While making the decision to participate in supercross motorcycle racing, whether it be on an amateur or a professional level, you need to remember one thing. Riding a motorcycle, let alone over jumps, is difficult for many individuals to do. If you are inexperienced at motorcycle riding, you are advised to take a motorcycle training course. These courses are offered all around the world and usually at a reasonable price. In addition to a traditional motorcycle course, you may also be able to take a course in off-road riding. For want-to-be supercross racers, this is the perfect way to get started in supercross racing. In addition to taking a motorcycle course, you may even want to research and learn as much as you can about supercross motorcycle racing. You could do this by watching instructional videos or reading books on the subject. Online, in your local video store, as well as in your local sports store, you should be able to find instructional or informational videos on supercross racing. For printed materials, you are advised to also check out the internet, your local sports stores, as well as your local book stores. One of the best ways to learn about supercross racing is to experience it first hand; however, the previously mentioned resources may be able to provide you with valuable information on supercross motorcycle racing. Although it was mentioned above that it is difficult to become a professional supercross racer, it isn’t completely impossible. Before automatically deciding that you would like to be a professional, you are advised to think small and then expand from there. By taking the time to learn the ins and out of supercross racing, instead of rushing to be the best, you may end up performing better than you could have ever imagined. PPPPP Word Count 723
