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2011 Kawasaki KX450F SCFTA Flat Track Race Test Photo Gallery

With a few simple modifications we converted our ’11 Kawasaki KX450F motocrosser into a full-on dirt track racer.

We dip into the world of flat track racing in the 2011 Kawasaki KX450F Flat Track Project 3 racing test review.

Road Test Editor Adam Waheed gives flat track racing a try with the Southern California Flat Track Association.

Flat track requires a specialized technique heavy on body English in order to extort the maximum amount of traction.

Throttle control is something is an inherent requirement of flat track racing and a skill that can help you maintain bike control in other types of motorsports.

Just like in a motocross race you begin launch off the line in second gear.

Just like other forms of racing folks crash on occasion but since the speeds at Perris aren’t that high you’re less prone to serious injury.

For both safety and to be able control the bike on a dirt oval a steel shoe is a prerequisite for flat track racing. John Reinhard out of Corona, California can fabricate a custom shoe for a nominal price. We chose to fit it on an Alpinestars Supertech R road race boot as it is much lighter than a standard motocross boot while still providing adequate level of protection.

The Southern California Flat Track Association has a variety of racing classes for all ages and bike types.

Our friend and professional motorcycle road racer, Jeremy Toye led a few laps of the pro main having only raced flat track a few times before.

Former 500cc Grand Prix racer John Kocinski regularly races flat track at Perris on his Honda two-stroke powered framer.

The start of the 20-lap pro main at Perris.

With a fresh Dunlop dirt track tire grip even on slick dirt is astounding.

Jim Wood Sr. of Southland Racing Products (no. 909 936 1766) helped us out with suspension set-up at the races.

Racing around a dirt oval is all about managing the limited traction you have. Push too hard and you’ll be sliding around going nowhere fast.

Jim Wood Sr. cut in additional tread sipes into the Dunlop rear tire to help it hook up even better on the dirt.

Racing flat track at Perris Raceway.