Starts are one of the most important parts of your race and can make or break your day of racing. All that being said it's a great idea to put some time and effort into not only getting things sorted on race day but also making start practice a part for your training regime. If you still struggle you may want to get a motocross coach to take a look at you and see if they can spot something that is holding you back.

ONE: Get your process sorted and clear up anything that may take your mind off the job, such as making sure your goggles are prepped, bike is ready and you know the starting procedure before you get to the line.

TWO: Take some time to prep your grid. Clean out the rut and get rid of and sharp edges. The smoother and cleaner the rut the better the grip you will have. Maybe build a little ramp of dirt over the gate to give you a smoother run.

THREE: On the bike you will need to work out your body position, gear selection, throttle and clutch usage. All of this will change to suit different conditions. This is why it is important to practice your starts on all types of surfaces.