I have to agree ... 24 hour races are an awesome way to get into racing.

A few quick tips:

1. Practice night riding
- how long does your light last? (does it last long enough for a lap?)
- does it shine in the right place (i prefer helmet light over a handlebar light but everyone is different and you need to figure this out for yourself)?
- is it bright enough for the speed you want to go?

2. Food
- the weekend is about ripping it up, eating, resting (feet up), and doing it all over again. Ensure that you have lots of snack and regular meal options to keep you fueled. You may want some racing or riding food as well for the lap; depending on how long it is
- eat as soon as you are finished. Something with good carbs, fat, and protein and that is easily digestible (smoothies are great). Then a snack or meal again as soon as you get out of those shorts ... then rest

3. Liquids
- drink, drink, drink
- and don't forget to drink something with electrolytes!

4. Legs up!
- when you are not racing around the course or eating, you should be resting. During the day there is alot of excitement and really you should just soak it in ... wounder around and check it all out. Socialize. This is one of the big draws of 24 hr racing. But whenever you get a chance ... sit down or lay down. Put your legs up. It will help keep them fresh for the next lap

5. Ear plugs ....
- at night IF you want to sleep you may need ear plugs; depending on who is around and what is going on

6. Maximize rest between laps.
- set up a plan with your team for who will wake up the next person for the night laps. For example Person A goes first and hands off to Person B. Person A returns to the campground and wakes up Person C ... by this time you know Person B's (and everyone elses) lap times so you can accurately judge how much time you have to get dressed and get up there. Not likely an issue in NY this time of year but it can get cool at night and staying in the sleeping bag an extra 10 minutes can feel really really good.

7. Have fun!!!!!!! These races are laid back and are a blast when you do them with people you like and get along with. Sounds like you are in for an awesome weekend. Enjoy it!!! Oh, and take the Monday after off if you can!

That's all I have for now ... if you have specific ques, just post them.