Need some advice. I have ridden ATV's for 18 years from my first ATC90 to my latest 400ex. I want to take the plunge into ATV racing. I'm tired of just reading about it in magazines. Motorcross and Harescramble/CC racing is what I want to do. What's the best way to get started? My 400ex is stock except for the addition of nerf bars. Can I take my bike to a mx track and race it as is? I'm not at all concerned about winning just finishing! What other things should I do to it?

For Harescramble/CC I would like to run a 4x4. Any suggestions? I'm thinking a Rancher or BigBear/Kodiak. I don't really want a Polaris. I have owned them and think they are good machines but don't like their bull legged seating arrangement - it's just too tuff on my hips. If I ran the 400ex in HS/CC what would need to be done?

I have a full compliment of riding gear - helmet, chest protector, pants, thor boots, gloves etc. I also like riding with a kidney belt. Anything else?

 

Sounds like you are on the right track. Just add a teather kill switch, and you have all of the required equipment. Here's how you get signed up with District 23.

DISTRICT 23 ARMCA SIGN-UP PROCEDURE
1.) HAVE YOUR CURRENT AMA MEMBERSHIP CARD. Call 1-800-262-5646 (1-800-AMA-JOIN) to join.

2.) FILL OUT DISTRICT 23 APPLICATION FORM COMPLETELY. To get a form, call SHERI ATKINSON 612-261-4138

3.) HAVE THE FORM NOTARIZED. Can be done at any bank.

4.) SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THE DISTRICT OFFICE.
DISTRICT 23 ARMCA
P.O. BOX 42
BECKER, MN 55308


For HS and CC racing, with your experiance. You should be able to walk right in and compete. But for MX, if you have never rode on a MX track before. I would suggest taking some practice laps before you decide to race MX. It is harder than it looks. But nothing some practice can't cure. Last but not least.....Have some fun......

Welcome to the world of racing......

Chris 00' TC Racing 300EX