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C Ph CLINT SELLER’S 5 TIPS TO MAKE IT IN MOTORBIKE RACING What does it take to make it in the highly competitive world of motorcycle racing? For every successful racer, there are thousands of talented young racers who don’t make it, despite having the skill and ability. Someone who knows more than most about the topic is eighttime SA Superbike champion Clint Seller, who wrapped up the <strong>2022</strong> championship title last month in style. Seller shared his top 5 tips with us. Get yourself a sponsor There’s no way around it. Racing is an expensive sport. If you’re going to make it at all in racing, you’re going to need someone to back you financially. Tyres are one of the major costs involved: a set of tires lasts a top team roughly 15 mins on track, which means that virtually every time the bike pulls out, it has a new set of tires. “If you had to put a number on running a 1000cc superbike for a year, it would be around R1.6 million. That’s why we’re incredibly fortunate to have a sponsor like King Price Xtreme, who understands what it takes to run a racing team, and is a true partner to us,” says Seller. “They don’t just help me win titles: they’re also playing an amazing role in youth development in the sport.” Spend as much time as possible on the bike The best way to learn to ride is by riding. And it doesn’t necessarily have to be all track riding, either: a good motocross or off-road background, or even mountain biking helps young riders develop the muscle memory they need to ride without thinking, so that they can focus on racing tactics. Keep in good shape Racing is extremely physical. To be a good, fast and safe rider, you need to be in great shape. “It takes a lot of dedication and motivation to become a good racer. You can’t just focus on riding the bike, but you have to pay attention to your whole lifestyle, even on days that you’re not riding. Once you have this focus, the mental side falls into place,” says Seller. Get the best bike you can afford As anyone who watches motorsport will know, to be the best, you have to be on the best. “Bikes are so advanced and highspec these days, you need to start with a great bike to be at the sharp end of the grid. That’s why we run the Honda CBR 1000,” says Seller. Keep your bike and kit covered Motorcycles and riding gear are extremely expensive items, and you should insure them accordingly. “Whether being used as an everyday mode of transport or an adrenaline rush on the weekends, insurance on your asset is an absolute must have – and the same applies to your gear,” says Seller. A NE Stock
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