C vs Beginner Class?

Pat · September 05, 2005, 03:55:31 PM

Looking at doing my first HS or QS this season and wondering which class I should enter. Is there a huge difference between the C open and the Beginner open classes? I'm 33, ride a YFZ 450 and have been riding my whole life and am pretty quick in the woods BUT...have never raced before and don't want to get in anyone's way.
Pat

trx#9 · September 05, 2005, 04:11:32 PM

If you never raced before run the beginner class

Pat · September 05, 2005, 04:33:14 PM

Sounds good...much appreciated.
Pat

Albright335 · September 05, 2005, 04:57:30 PM

My advice if you are planning on running most of the races...run the C class and get the points. If you have been riding for a while and you are comfortable on your quad at "speed" then I think you will be fine in C

Hope to meet you at the races!!

Jennifer Albright

Pat · September 05, 2005, 05:25:58 PM

Ahhh...now its 1-1...well, I am comfortable with my speed through the woods. I'd rather compete in "C" class for a more challenging race. All though I do not know how skilled riders in the beginner class are.
Pat

ftrvet#76 · September 05, 2005, 06:30:37 PM

as racergirl said you will be fine in the C-class as long as you are comfortable at speed

trx#9 · September 05, 2005, 06:52:41 PM

your suppose to sandbag like everybody else

Pat · September 05, 2005, 07:03:01 PM

LOL...well, my goal is simply to be competitive and finish the race even if dead last.
Pat

YFZ450-Tampa · September 06, 2005, 12:53:15 AM

Like Jen and Will said, "C" will be good for you, and if you go to fast then move to "B" that way you don't have to "sandbag"

Pat · September 06, 2005, 01:00:52 AM

Sounds good...I guess its relative...meaning, I think I ride fast but don't know how fast everyone else is! I'll find out.
Pat

Albright335 · September 06, 2005, 11:16:07 AM

Run C...LoL!!!!!!!!!!!

FTR44C-REP · September 06, 2005, 11:45:25 AM

Run C. I like spanking Yammies.

Pat · September 06, 2005, 12:54:53 PM

FTR-44C! Thanks for that! This is why I'm looking forward to finally getting into this racing! After reading your post, the old competitive juices hit the bones! Feels good! Well, "C" it is!
Thanks!
Pat

FTR44C-REP · September 06, 2005, 02:29:13 PM

I'm the C-rider rep for the FTR Quad Series. Email me with any questions.

Pat · September 06, 2005, 02:44:35 PM

Great! Much appreciated.
Pat

310R_Dude · September 06, 2005, 08:40:44 PM

Quote from: FTR44C-REP on September 06, 2005, 11:45:25 AM
Run C. I like spanking Yammies.

WoW, a "C" class rider who thinks he's spanking sumthin'!
Impressive...

Pat · September 07, 2005, 01:39:01 PM

So I guess the deal is you win "C" a few times then move up to "B"?

FTR44C-REP · September 07, 2005, 08:09:16 PM

YUP. If we see that your sandbagging, don't worry,we'll move you up.

Albright335 · September 07, 2005, 08:19:45 PM

Then you can race with me...LoL!!!!!!!!!!!

Pat...you will have a blast no matter what!!!!!

Jen

Pat · September 07, 2005, 08:23:07 PM

I'm looking forward to it!
Pat

svtbolt04 · September 07, 2005, 10:45:11 PM

Pat,

What bike do you have? YFZ 450? because there is two classes for C. One is C- open (450 class) and the C 0-400 class.

Ill be in 0-400.

Pat · September 08, 2005, 12:10:00 AM

I've got a YFZ 450...
Pat

svtbolt04 · September 08, 2005, 02:22:45 AM

Sorry about that, I read it and I must have skipped over the part where you said what you ride.

yamadooski · September 08, 2005, 02:26:15 AM

Im gonna go out on limb here and say go in the "B" class.

Pat · September 08, 2005, 07:02:53 PM

Why "B"? Like I said, I'm pretty fast in the woods (at least I think) and do not mind getting beat for it only motivates me to work harder...my only concern is with getting in the faster riders way as a result of my lack of racing experience.
Pat