Motor Scooter Racing - An introduction

submitted: Oct 9th 2008 | by: KeithMartin | Total views: 1 | Word Count: 331 | PDF View | Print Article

The racing of motor scooters helps the motor scooter enthusiast meet their hunger for speed. Each race has a different class for riders. Some, officially sanctioned, racing events allow the participant to ride their wild, tricked out modified motor scooters. Also, you can even race a motor scooter if you have a stock scooter. Additionally, you can race your a scooter that is as small as 50cc.

Their are numerous style of races. The drag racing of motor scooters is popular in Europe, and racing on twisty tracks is particularly popular in the United States.

The rules for every sanctioned racing authority varies. But, all officially sanctioned scooter organizations have certain safety requirements. For example, riders must have a full face helmet and a set of leathers. Additionally, your bolts on your scooter need to be safety-wired so they do not come loose when you are racing. Also, Nyloc nuts maybe required on parts of your scooter and you may be required to tape your headlights to your scooter. Overall, when compared to motorcycle and/or stock car racing, motor scooter racing is not that expensive of a hobby.

There are several regional motor scooter sanctioning organizations. Here are some of the major United States ones:

The motor scooter racing body that serves the Midwest of the United States is the Mid-American Scooter Sports (MASS). They organize races in Ohio, Missouri, and Wisconsin.

Eastern Scooter Racing Association (ESRA) - as the name implies they hold motor scooter races on the eastern coast.

American Scooter Racing Association (ASRA) - is California based motor scooter racing body. ASRA is the oldest motor scooter racing organization in the United States.

British Scooter Sport Organization (BSRA) - As the name implies this organization governs motor scooter racing in the United Kingdom. It runs races from 50cc scooters and up to 650cc. According to their website it costs 27 pounds to participate in their race.

About the Author

Keith Martin has been a motor scooters enthusiast for several years. Recently, he has gotten acquainted with the world of motor scooter racing. His internet site is a super overview for motor scooting in and motor scooter racing.


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