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Pocketbike racing, also know as Minimoto or Mini GP racing, is a category of racing where miniature racing motorcycles (known as pocketbikes or minimoto) are raced around kart tracks. A popular sport in Japan and Europe, gaining popularity all over.

Popularity
This is a vastly popular sport for sports sake and ownership, but has also attracted much criticism by the public because of the illegal use by some. There are few clubs. Catering for the serge in ownership of these machines is being addressed.

Age
All age groups from 6 to 60 can participate in this sport. But use on the road is a minimum age of 16.

Ability
Depending where and how you use these machines different requirements are needed. In race format the clubs will know all the legals. If used on the street the minimum age is 16, a drivers license and L's are required plus all legals such as MOT etc.

Description
MiniMoto race events provide spectators and Competitors with all the frills, spills and heated action of their bigger counterparts, but at a fraction of the cost ! With MiniMoto's costing from ?600 upwards - can you really ignore such a fun packed, affordable sport ? The British MiniMoto Championship harnesses and brings together competitors ranging from 6 years to 60, split into a number of categories to allow safe competitive racing for all age groups across the UK

Dedication
Why such interest? This is mainly due to the fact that ten of our 1999 juniors have now moved on to Road Racing in championships such as 'The Aprilia 125 Challenge', the 'British 125 Championship' and the majority of the juniors that have moved up from MiniMoto's are now running in the top ten of their championship!

Potential
Some of today's top motorcycle racers got their start in the sport of pocket bike racing. Champion riders such as Valentino Rossi started in this smaller scale sport. Done properly the potential is endless

Closely Related Activities
Racing and all its requirements from understanding race mechanics, to pit disciplines, competition and team work are all related activities and more one can experience in this very popular sport.

Cost
Mini bikes start from around ?600 upwards, but cost does not stop there, there is protective clothing, insurance, transportation costs, club membership, repairs and replacement costs such as tyres and brakes that have to be added into the equation.

Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.

Energy

Arms

Legs

Sight

Hearing

Speech

Learning

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