

From an outsider’s perspective, the speed, skills, knowledge, gear, and extra equipment needed to go racing seem daunting and unrealistic for the average Joe/Joanne.

The world they live in is different from ours – no 9 to 5, no confusion when someone says the word “suspension setup” or panic when considering the risk of breaking every bone in the human body. The riders we see competing for championships on television all have one thing in common: they started very young. Watching world-class motorcycle racing always makes me wonder what “could have been” if I was given the opportunity to race at a younger age (a girl can dream, right?). Am I Too Old To Start Motorcycle Road Racing? What are you waiting for? Let’s go! The race track is calling and you must go. Finally, you’ll need to actually grid up and do the darn thing! You could be your town’s next local racing legend. Second, you’ll need to earn your race license. First, you’ll need to choose a track where you want to race. What do you need to start motorcycle road racing? Just three simple steps and an equipment check are all it takes. Getting started as an amateur motorcycle road racer isn’t as hard as it might seem.
