hb169

Thanks for the input guys! I've not been to see a 125GP race, but have been collecting opinions and reading anything I can before next season when I start racing myself. What I really want to do is not get sucked into the most competitive class and get my ass handed to me. I want the best chance of actually winning a race the first year out. Then if all goes well, I'll move to a more competitive class the next season and hone my skills there. I've heard/got the feeling that the fast guys in Can-Am are really fast (isn't it Am and Expert run in one class?) My budget is tight (~$4500 for bike) but I'll travel far if I need to. I'll definitely go to Loudon, I've heard great things about the track. Thanks again, Hairball.

So I've wanted to road race my whole life but went with motocross first (cheaper, closer). 5 years later and I'm ready to commit to buying and racing an RS125GP bike. I've taken 2 schools, the first at RoadAtlanta with Keith back in 1996 at his 125GP school. Now the question is - which series should I contest next year? There are so many - WERA, CCS, USGPRU, Can-AM, RACE (Canada Shannonville)... I'd love to hear some opinions of the experienced racers, what series (I'm in upstate NY) has the best tracks, the best people? Thanks Hairball...