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Quote (phazerhater @ Jan. 30 2002, 06:15am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">One thing you need to know is it's pretty expensive to get started as you have to pay for all of your own repairs and do all your own work.
If/when you start to make a name for yourself though, you can start looking for sponsors to help take care of some of the cost of parts, etc. Actualy, you can put a portfolio(sp?) together anytime and start sending them into companies or local dealers. You just have to present yourself in a respectable manner and assure them you are a good person and won't give them a bad name or image.
Whever you have races coming to your local area, go and pick up a set of the rules and regs and get a good understanding of that as well. There a some basic rules and there will more than likely be some additional safetly equipment you will have to buy, ie tek-vest, proper safety rated helmet, and make sure you have a kill switch on your sled, stuff like that.
Hope this helps steer you in the right direction a little and good luck!
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I don't know if I could help out. But I do come from a family of racers. So if you want some help you can respond or eamil me at
[email protected] My name is Sheena Haskins. My cousin is Matt Kepper. He races semi-pro and juniors. Alot of my extend family races. So ask away. I'll try my best.