To get a racing licence you must first be a member of a club. So the first thing we would suggest is that you contact one of the associated clubs and become a member. Once a member they can then help you to get your race licence.

If you are a Junior, then you will need to have completed your required 5 hours of MA (Motorcycling Australia) accredited training before you can obtain your licence. In QLD Motorcycle Sportsmen Motorcycle Club will be able to help you with this. In NSW and VIC the California Superbike School can help you. We are working on associations in other states to help Juniors outside of QLD, NSW and VIC.

Next stop would be to attend one of our media awareness and Sponsorship seminars. These will help you go and get your own Sponsors and in turn help you with the cost of racing. Depending on which class you decide to try, will depend on how much money you need.

If you need help deciding which class is the one for you, it is probably best to talk to your Club about your riding skills and what you can afford. Each of the classes in the series is aimed at entry level although the GP classes can stretch the the budget compared with the Junior, 250 Production and Formula 400 classes.

When you go to prepare your bike for racing, make sure that you check the rules for that class. There is no point in spending dollars on something which is not permitted. Cheats will be caught and excluded from points and prizes.

Protective gear is paramount. A good new helmet to Australian Standards and with the approval sticker intact is a good place to start. The rule here is to listen to what the shops tell you and make sure that you get one that fits your head properly and feels comfortable. Actually if someone tries to sell you a helmet that is uncomfortable, go somewhere else! Leathers in good condition are a must. You do not want to go for a slide and lose some of your own skin. One peice leathers are the best as they dont have that zip around your middle that can catch on things when your sliding. Gloves and boots of good quality are also a must. Basically you get what you pay for, but make sure that what you buy both fits and is comfortable. The last thing on the list is a back protector. For racing it is not an option, it is a must. The same rule of what to buy applies here as well, although you need to make sure that the protector looks after your coccyx.

With a licence, a bike, protective gear and help to get Sponsorship, you are pretty much ready to go. We would recommend that you get some track time on your race bike before you turn up to your first meeting. There is an abundance of ride days available at Australain tracks, it is one area where we are very fortunate, so we would recommend that you make use of them.

Tyre warmers are optional although highly recommended. However before you buy any, make sure that your class is allowed to use them. Juniors for example at this stage are not.

To get an understanding of who does what and why we have rules, try having a read of this document; "Road Racing - More than just riding a bike".

Check the rules and speak to your clubs, then come racing. It is so much fun!