I need a motocross/dirtbike riding class to take?
I live in central Illinois and would like to learn how to motocross race. I trail ride quite often with my buddy, but it's not quite as fun as what jumping and racing appear to be. I'm 16 years old and usually ride a 1994 honda cr250 (2stroke). I also have a 2003 Suzuki drz 250 (4stroke), and another Suzuki 125 (2stroke). My main concern is getting to a class that will teach me how to jump and race while doing so safely. The one time that I tried to do a jump myself with no experience, i dumped the bike and bent the subframe beyond repair. I would like to join a sort of beginner's class that will teach me how to jump and maybe how to race.
Side note: I would like to keep the class relatively close to where I live, so please post the location of the class.