Road Race Wannabe--What is needed to start?

My goal is to be able to race in an AMA event.  

I don't know if I want to get a Pro license, but the Novice or next level might be good enough.  Since I am 6 feet and 3 inches tall, and weigh "a few double cheeseburgers shy of 300 lb." (Mike Seate, Motorcyclist Magazine) I believe I'll need to enter some of the non-sprint type of racing, such as 8-hour, or 24-hour races.  My team will probably need to be made up of similar size/weight racers due to bike set-up factors.  I'd prefer to be a one-man endeavor--in which type of race would I have a chance to be in the middle?  Maybe I should start a 300-lb racer club?  Would Battle of the Twins be a wise choice?

Here's what I presume is needed to get started--let me know if I am accurate. Obviously, one needs a motorcycle.  Would a high-torque bike, such as a twin be better than a 4-cylinder?  Next, it will need to be race-prepped (safety-wired; belly pan that can hold 5 qt of oil; race tires; Water Wetter in place of OEM anti-freeze, etc.)  Required leathers, boots, gloves and helmet then must be acquired.  The wannabe racer should attend at least one of the track schools offered by Keith Code, Kevin Schwantz, Pridmore, etc.  Here is where I am stuck...What to do next?  Should I enter as many club track days as possible to get track time, or should I enter Novice-level races?

Thanks in advance for your input!  Greg  

See response at Sportrider.com by Kento1  

Seems like a lot of racers are starting on twins - SV650 seems to be the bike of choice for a lot of them.  

Well Greg, you are on the right track.  But take it one step at a time.  Get a bike, yes the SV650 would be a good start, get the gear you need, and go ride.  Get used to your bike.  You'll realize you want more power soon after getting used to the 650, this is ok, baby steps.  

Hi Lars1098, thanks for the reply!  You second the SV650?  I wonder if the SV650 will be adequate for my size.  My first bike was a KZ1000, then a GS1000, then a Gpz900 (900 Ninja).  I'm already dragging pucks and sliding the rear.  Should the SV650 be my first race bike?  I'm thinking more along the lines of the TLR1000.  

I started on an SV when I got my AFM racing license, and I recall being passed repeatedly by a racer affectionately known as "the Hippo". As you can imagine, he was not a lean fellow, and yet I rarely bested him to the finish line despite my 175-pound curb weight.  

The Tiller (TLR) is an excellent street bike, but I would not want to race one, mainly because you'd have to run Open Twins (against the Ducati 1098 and the likes). Plus they are not nearly as prevalent, meaning parts will be harder and more expensive to locate than the oh-so-common SV.

Best of luck!  
-Ari-

I would say get in on a track day.  Sportbike track time has a great program all over.  I think the website is www.sportbiketracktime.com  There are a lot of riders in the I and A classes that do road racing.  

I know a lot of novice racers who got a lot of track time on AMA tracks through STT and the coaches are amazing.