Polaris 2001 High-Performance Snowmobile Service Manual (PN 9916690), Page 54Get this manual
GENERAL INFORMATION Race Strategy
Know the track and conditionsMonitor track conditions as the day goes onMake sure you know where good ice is on the starting line before you pull up to the lineKnow where the good and bad lines are in the cornersEvery time the track is plowed you should check track conditionsThis is the best way to find good line or an edge over the competitionKeep journal of race set ups and notes for each race trackThis will save you lot of time when you come back to track in following yearsGet to know how the flagman starts raceWatch him closely when you're not racingSome flagmen tip off when they're going to throw the flagThis can give you good jump on the starting lineGet in shapeYou can't go fast around the race track if you're too tired to hang onto the machineIf you want to win races, you have to be as fast at the end of the race as you are at the beginningThis requires strength and conditioningSome good strength exercises for racing are pull ups, biceps curls, wrist curls, rowing, bench press, leg curls, and squatsGood conditioning exercises include running, racquetball, running stairs, biking, motocross riding, etc