Cross-Country / Snow Cross Racing - BOMBARDIER 1996 Ski-doo MX Z440 Handbook

Physical conditioning
While a well setup sled will be easier to drive than a poor one, it still takes good arm strength to
turn a stocker with aggressive carbide. Train your upper body for strength and endurance. A
good overall conditioning program that also works your legs and respiratory system is a smart
idea. While it may not seem like 3 lap heats are very long, 10 lap finals on a short track with tight
corners can really wear you down.
CROSS-COUNTRY / SNOW-CROSS RACING
Your team should be organized well in advance and hold regular meetings to cover key information.
It is very important that all team members be familiar with each others duties and be prepared to
assist one another as required. Remember situations develop with little or no notice and a well
organized team can turn negatives into positives and increase the team's chance of winning!
"RIDING IS THE EASY PART, GETTING TO THE START LINE IS THE
"FIRST YOU MUST FINISH, BEFORE YOU CAN FINISH IN FIRST PLACE"
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE MINIMUM TEAM STRUCTURE BE AS FOLLOWS;
A FEW WORDS OF WISDOM (learned the hard way)
ULTIMATE CHALLENGE"
"TIME SPENT IN PREPARATION IS SELDOM WASTED"
RACE DRIVER
2. CHIEF MECHANIC
3. ASSISTANT MECHANIC
4. TEAM MANAGER
Section 07 COMPETITION PREPARATION
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