1. Before you start a days racing and are at a new track go and have a look at the starting grid and get an idea of the start positions. It is always good also to go and watch other races and see where riders with the same race start position as you form up.

2. Always try and get to the circuit the evening before an event, this gives you time to get set up without worrying about trying to do everything on race morning.

3. Always try and walk or cycle the circuit, you will pick a lot up from doing this. Even riders at world level still do this.

4. Get to bed early and try and get a good night sleep.

5. Always have breakfast, doesn’t have to be anything big.

6. Scrutineering normally starts about 07.30. You will find that riders will start putting their bikes in the queue from approximately 06.30. It can be a good idea to get through early so in the event of a problem you will have plenty of time to get it sorted without rushing about. On some occasions you may well get through scrutineering the evening before a race.

7. When you sign on you will be given a race program. Have a good study of this and find out what time your first practice session starts.

8. It is  good practice to tape the race program somewhere that it can be easily viewed, it is also good practice to mark off the sessions and races as they happen, this will help you keep a track of time.

9. Always check your tyre pressures when the tyres are cold.

10. Every time you come in from a session always have a check around the bike, give extra attention to the radiator and check for any stone damage.  If it has been raining give the fairing a check and drain any water sitting in the catch tray.

11. Whenever you have time between races go and watch the start of other races, you would be surprised how much you can pick up.

12. Try and learn the fuel levels for your bike for each circuit as quickly as possible. The best way to start is to fully drain your tank. Then put about 10 litres into your bike for the un-timed practice session. When you comeback in drain all the fuel back out and write down how much you used and how many laps you did. Now remember that you always have an out lap and an in lap so that has to be accounted for. You should be able to work out how much fuel you use per lap. Now for you next session do the same again go out with 10 litres. Go through all the same procedure and calculate your per lap amount. You will by now have a rough idea of what your bike uses. When calculating race fuel it can sometimes be a good idea to add an extra laps worth of fuel. In the event of a red flag and a race restart then that extra fuel can be a saviour. It will probably take you a season to get this right as you will have to learn every circuit, so be patience and always add extra just to be on the safe side. One of the best tips with you petrol tank is to remove the reserve pipe inside the tank.

13. Never be afraid to ask what you think is a stupid question, we have all been novices once.

14.  Never be afraid to ask for help in any way. Officials are there to help and the paddock is a family place and someone will always help.

15. It is good practice to keep a note of your setup. Take note of the weather, gear ratios, suspension, fuel and tyre pressures. Compare your times across the season with any little changes you make. You might be able to gain a second here or there by doing this.

16.  Most important thing to do no matter what is to have fun, if you stop having fun stop racing.