What argument should i use to convince my parents motocross is safe?

Im 15 years old, ive been riding tracks and trails for more than a year, but i've never raced because my parents think it is too dangerous. At the track i would be riding at, no one has ever been killed/paralyzed. Any statistics you could find me would be great.What argument should i use to convince my parents motocross is safe?
Sorry man, but the statistics will not go in your favor. What you need to do is convince your parents how much you love the sport. All of us who race motocross know there are risks but the reward far outweighs them.





Just talk to your parents and let them know you will get the proper training and wear all the best gear. Also, make a deal with them about grades or something else pertinent to your situation. If they see how much you love it and that you are willing to sacrifice in other areas, that will definitely help your cause. Just prove to them it is important to you.You might also want to have them talk to other MX parents. Also, you do need to accept the risk before you start racing





Remember, A true motocrosser's love of racing far outweighs how much it sucks being hurt. But, they are always aware of the risk and prepare for it before every race.





Good luck Man,





-EWhat argument should i use to convince my parents motocross is safe?
Firstly there is no argument - your parents are


correct - all Motorcycle sport is dangerous !!





That doesn't necessarily mean that you will have


serious injuries or worse - fatalities !!





But you WILL at times deal with injuries -





Your parents are supposed to be worried and


concerned for your safety - it's our job to !!!





Sit your Mum down with a nice cuppa and just


let her have a read through the same questions -


preferably those answered by Auburn -





If there's one Mum on this planet that stands any


chance of swaying your Mum's decision -


Auburn's the Mum to do it - XxX -
The best tactic would be to become familiar with all the very real dangers of riding motorcross. Weight the pros and cons and if you still want to race afterward you should tell your parents that you know it's dangerous. Tell your parents you've weighed the risks and you will be as safe as you can but you still want to ride.
it is dangerous, your parents are right.


even though the track you would be riding at has no record of injury that doesn't mean it's safe, it means the riders are safer (compared to other places).





just talk to you parents and explain to them that this is something you truly want to do, that you have assessed the risks and that you fully understand what could happen if you goof off or don't take it serious.
tell them youll always wear pretective gear, im assuming u have a least a helmet, goggles, gloves, boots but u should talk about getting neck brace, chest protector, jersey, race pants, etc. (again, assuming u dont have these extras, if u do have them make it clear u will always wear them)





experience makes it a lot safer, discuss practicing safe techniques of racing. ex: figure eights are a safe way of getting the hang of turns (look it up on youtube) and table tops are better to try for landing jumps.





idk if u ride quads, but if so then this will really help u. discuss how much safer bikes are then quads in weight and maneuverability.





hope these help, good luck
Just because nobody has, doe not mean nobody will.





Nobody had died at Suzuka untill Kato-san crashed in 2003.





You dont want to argue with them, you need to sit them down and ask for their input on the matter.





As for statistics, you might be better leaving them out. The fact is motorsport is dangerous. I know, I have busted myself up pretty bad before............... but I still keep doing it !
Everyone seems to agree here, which still surprises me as to why Auburns little thumb fairy is still following her. but does not supply an alternative answer. Maybe its shy and just wants someone to connect to. poor little thing. Im with Girl racer and Rough Neck here. Auburn is the mum to ask for advice on this subject. despite what the thumb fairy thinks.
Good Post Auburn..
I don't think you are using the right tactics. As a mum I have had all three of my children racing at some stage in their lives and one of them is my daughter. My youngest has taken the sport as far as he can at the age he is and is considered one of the up coming young riders in the country I am in.





He is only 16 and the list of injuries he has had racing is enough to put anyone off and it is not only the better riders who do get hurt, but more often than not the ones who are C graders.





You should attempt to tell your parents that you realise the issues of safety and possible injury, but are prepared to do everything you can to keep yourself safe. But you want the opportunity and experience of racing and are not going into the sport thinking that injury does not happen.





Tell them you will wear a Leatt brace and all other safety gear and will use your brains at all times when racing and point out that as long as you are aware of the risks involved, you would appreciate it if they did not try to wrap you in cotton wool. You could just as easy get hit by a bus tomorrow.





Show them your passion about wanting to race and you have a better chance than trying to say the sport is not dangerous as that is just not the truth.





My son is doing an invitation only elite mx school as I write this and so far 2 riders have stacked and injured themselves and this is some of the best riders in my country.





They don't put on the indemity (in the country I am in) ' Motorsport is dangerous and you do so at your own risk. By signing this indemity you realise that you risk injury or death' just for fun





I just love signing that.