Question about attending WERA race school

I want to get into racing for 2022 and looked at the provisional 2022 race schedule. I'm leaning towards attending a WERA race weekend that also has a race school, probably 2/19 Talladega or 3/19 Roebling Road. How does registration work for the race school and then the following races? Is there a way I register ahead of time, or do I just show up to the event? I'm sure this has been answered before but I was unable to find anything.

I've never held a motorcycle race license before and am completely new to this. I have an R3 that's already 95% prepped and just needs a steering stabilizer to pass tech. It looks like the classes I'll race in would be E & F Superstock. Thanks ahead of time for any info!

 

I'm sure Sean (Mongo) will be along to provide info on registration. Generally you can do everything you need to at the track.

Glad you're going for it! The race school will help get out some of the nerves, and the WERA staff and fellow racers are always happy to help out.

 

Just show up and be at registration early Saturday am. If you dont have any friends that are racing, try to find someone to pit with. It will help out tremendously on being squared away and take some of the pressure off. Ill probably be at both weekends. If you dont have someone to pit with, DM me and you can hang out with us.

 

Thanks for the help. I may take you up on your offer. None of my friends have transitioned to racing yet.

 

Tracks and race weekend schedules may vary but, I believe, when the race school ends and you (hopefully) have your certificate, you can register and tech that same day. At least that was my experience.

 

Make it easy on yourself… Pre register and set up your pits Friday PM… Get your bike Teched early …pass the class before Noon .. do the mock race and then race Sat and Sunday after your approved without wrecking…Most of all have fun and ask people for help if you need it…

 

For some reason, I dont think you can pre-enter your first weekend.

 

You used to be able too….

 

It doesn't seem like it's possible now.

 

email Sean [email protected] Im positive you can get alot of the paperwork out of the way so you can at least get a competition # and get your bike prepped.

 

I'll throw out the same offer. We'll be in the same races (provided expert & novice grid together) so that might make things a little more comfortable. All I ask is ignore my bad habits and have fun.

 

I appreciate it!

 

Got it. Thanks! I'll submit the new member form now.

 

@Sudowoodo , I found this thread. I didn't read it entirely but it appears to expand on what @Mongo said.

http://forums.13x.com/index.php?threads/obtaining-wera-license.325234/

 

Thanks for the help. I think I have it all figured out now. If I have another noob question I'll post it in here.

 

Well, I didn't make it out to Tally or Roebling as I honestly wasn't comfortable enough yet. Did a couple weekends at Jennings and am running in intermediate there now, with a consistent 1:36~ on my R3. I have a lot to work on still but I definitely feel comfortable enough now to do my first race weekend. So, I'll be coming out to the Barber July 2-3 event and then the following Tally event hopefully, but I don't want to get ahead of myself.

 

Others can likely give you a number but expect that 1:36 to drop significantly racing vs track day. Also safe lines and last is still a good way to learn FWIW. Alternatively go watch and see things in the pits. Not as intimidating then when you are doing it (what I did). YMMV.

Good luck, stay safe and have fun.

 

Take the race school. The knowledgable person running that show will have a much better idea if you are ready or not. If you pass, you are ready.

I've been mentoring a friend that wanted to get into racing. He was still turning Intermediate times on a 600 when he passed his race school and completed his first race weekend. An R3 in the same group likely takes a bit more skill. He did 3 races, managed to have a battle or two, and felt really accomplished. We were all nervous our first race weekend. Don't sell yourself short and don't let those feelings stop you from starting this amazing hobby (obsession).

 

I think I'm already obsessed. I've loved motorcycles and racing since I was kid, but it's taken me 28 years to finally take the plunge. I was too engrossed in the undersides of old crusty BMWs to realize I like bikes way more.

Also, I'm thankful for how helpful everyone has been. Most of my questions and concerns were answered before I even had them.