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Motorcycle Racing: Race-a-Cop Challenge

You wanna race? Fine. Race a cop.

Many sports bike fans have an uncontrollable need for speed. They get their motorcycle license, buy their first bike, learn how to handle a little bit of power and then think they’re ready for motorcycle racing. The only problem is, they’re not. And, inexperienced motorcyclists attempting to street race are the cause of far too many completely-avoidable deaths.

One solution was proposed by a few open-minded Cottonwood Heights police officers: Come on out and race a cop. No wheelie tickets, no speeding tickets, just good old fashioned motorcycle racing on a real race track. They’ll even share their safety gear.

The idea is to get more motorcyclists off the streets and onto safety-oriented race tracks. In fact, no matter what state you live in, many race tracks are open to the public and even provide racing classes for motorcyclists looking to learn.

So, if you have the racing-bug and need a fix, check out programs such as the Race-a-Cop Challenge, Texas’ RideSmart, or California’s Superbike School. Or, join the AMA (American Motorcyclist Association) and get started with their amateur racing program.

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High Speed Training

After you have finished your initial motorcycle training, taken classes in the Motorcycle Safety Foundation school, and received your motorcycle license, you might feel like you know it all. Not even close. You know nothing.

The next step in rider education is to experience riding at highways speeds and surviving disasters. Even after years of experience, many riders find that they are still learning, still crashing, and still have much to learn. Rather than risking your life learning these hard lessons on the road, try a weekend class in the RideSmart program to perfect your motorcycle skills.

RideSmart is a very real, hands-on school that teaches riders everything they need to know about riding a motorcycle – from street skills to racing skills. By providing high-speed training on a private track, RideSmart trainers teach motorcyclists how to perfect the art of throttle control, braking, turning and everything else they need to know to ride like a pro. It’s a great way to continue your education in a safe, controlled environment.