Title: How can i become a pro XC racer? Post by: Shernahg on November 25, 2009, 05:28:58 AM i race in New England and i am in the top 3 in my category (beginner, moving up to sport next season). what else should i do to get noticed by the big names? i estimate that if i keep going at my current rate of progress, i should hit the expert class in about 3 years, moving up to semi-pro 1-2 years after that.
how do i get my name out, besides winning a lot of races? Title: Re: How can i become a pro XC racer? Post by: PLEDGER#76 on November 25, 2009, 05:44:52 AM Let albrightmotorsports.com do a resume for you..
Title: Re: How can i become a pro XC racer? Post by: BRYAN H on November 25, 2009, 05:51:44 AM i don't know much about xc raceing, but racing is still racing.
so, winning is agood start, but are you winning the big races ? when you don't win were are you finishing............top 10's ? do the the fans like you, do you show the fans that you know they are there ? if you are doing these things then your time should come. good luck, bryan h Title: Re: How can i become a pro XC racer? Post by: bseckel on November 25, 2009, 06:31:16 AM Local races are great to get experiance. But I dont really know but I think you need to run the GNCC series to get Sponsors to really notice you. You can send in resume's and like pledger said albrightmotorsports.com will be the right place to get that done. I would run as many GNCC races next season as you could, try to win the C class. and then move up classes every season if you win them. I am not a pro though, I am just a C class racer so I might be wrong though.
Title: Re: How can i become a pro XC racer? Post by: Anoriginal on November 25, 2009, 09:21:38 AM Go fast.
Really fast. Title: Re: How can i become a pro XC racer? Post by: Chillinthemost on November 25, 2009, 11:35:56 AM Your best bet would be to have really rich parents, live at home and ride every day. Race every weekend, have at least 2 bikes so that you dont wear out your race bike practicing and last dont get married or have kids.
Trust me work, a wife and 3 kids will keep you too busy to race very much. Keep in mind too that some people are just fast and some (like Anoriginal)will never be. Title: Re: How can i become a pro XC racer? Post by: Shawn on November 25, 2009, 01:15:03 PM The only thing keeping me from being a pro is a lack of money. That is what i tell my mom all the time and she says that when she wins the lottery she will buy me 6 full on race quads, a full time mechanic, a sweet motorcoach as well as a credit card for fuel and a credit card for parts ;) What a mom 8) If this were to happen I would be a pro, until then the SSQSA and Motoplex will just have to be stuck with me :D :D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: How can i become a pro XC racer? Post by: Chillinthemost on November 25, 2009, 02:38:17 PM The only thing keeping me from being a pro is a lack of money. That is what i tell my mom all the time and she says that when she wins the lottery she will buy me 6 full on race quads, a full time mechanic, a sweet motorcoach as well as a credit card for fuel and a credit card for parts ;) What a mom 8) If this were to happen I would be a pro, until then the SSQSA and Motoplex will just have to be stuck with me :D :D :D :D :D :D Maybe she will buy you Yamahas ;DTitle: Re: How can i become a pro XC racer? Post by: DALEQUAD on November 25, 2009, 06:39:26 PM other than to state the obvious as other people have done, C. RIDER ELIGIBILITY AND CLASSIFICATION:
1. XC1/XC2 (Bikes): The following riders are required to compete in either the XC1 or the XC2 classes: a. Top 10 overall riders from previous year's GNCC, unless eligible for an age division; b. Top five overall riders from previous year's AMA National Enduro, National Hare Scrambles, National Hare & Hound, EnduroCross, SCORE or WORCS series; c. Riders earning a gold medal during the previous three years at the ISDE (if 25 years or older), unless eligible for an age class; d. International riders currently holding a top 3 overall ranking in their home country's national championship of similar type event; e. Current AMA Pro Supercross or Motocross license holders who qualified for a Supercross or National Motocross in the current or previous year; or f. By promoter discretion. g. Riders placing 11-25 overall the previous year are eligible, but not required to race XC1. 2. XC2 Lites (Bikes): The following riders are eligible, but not required, to compete in the XC2 Lites class: a. Riders placing 11-50 overall the previous year; b. "A" Class Champions; or c. By promoter discretion. d. Former GNCC, WORCS, Enduro, Hare Scrambles, Hare & Hound or EnduroCross overall national champions in the past 10 years are not eligible for the XC2 class. 3. XC1 Pro (ATV): The following riders are required to compete in the XC1 Pro class: a. Top 10 overall riders from previous year's GNCC, unless eligible for an age class; Provided, however, that XC2 riders earning a top 10 overall may remain in the XC2 class for one additional year; b. Top five overall riders from previous year's AMA Pro ATV, WORCS; or c. By promoter discretion. d. Riders placing 11-25 overall the previous year are eligible, but not required to race XC1. 4. XC2 Pro-Am (ATV): The following riders are eligible, but not required, to compete in the XC2 Pro-Am class: a. Riders placing 11-50 overall the previous year; b. "A" Class Champions; c. Top five overall riders from previous year's ATVA or WORCS Pro-Am classes; or d. By promoter discretion. e. Former GNCC, WORCS or AMA Pro Motocross national champions in the past 5 years are not eligible for the XC2 class. from the GNCC RULE BOOK: Title: Re: How can i become a pro XC racer? Post by: duroc825 on November 26, 2009, 12:30:46 PM Wow! :o You sure seem to know the rules pretty good. Guess with all the down time with that Can't-ondale ya got plenty of time to do research huh? If ya cold only ride half as good as ya surf the web you could be a pro Dale! ;D
Title: Re: How can i become a pro XC racer? Post by: DALEQUAD on November 26, 2009, 08:32:49 PM Wow! :o You sure seem to know the rules pretty good. Guess with all the down time with that Can't-ondale ya got plenty of time to do research huh? If ya cold only ride half as good as ya surf the web you could be a pro Dale! ;D :cursing.gif :box.gif you should see my adult site surfing skills :ThumbsUp.gif :ThumbsUp.gif :Fp Title: Re: How can i become a pro XC racer? Post by: duroc825 on November 26, 2009, 09:02:04 PM Wow! :o You sure seem to know the rules pretty good. Guess with all the down time with that Can't-ondale ya got plenty of time to do research huh? If ya cold only ride half as good as ya surf the web you could be a pro Dale! ;D :cursing.gif :box.gif you should see my adult site surfing skills :ThumbsUp.gif :ThumbsUp.gif :Fp |