Will my FTP increase from racing

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Hmm not the answer I was hoping for but thank you anyways. Don’t think I can possibly do intervals after an xc race and hit the watts I normaly would. I get 3 hours on the bike at raceday since Ive never been to any of the tracks I like to do 4 or 5 recon laps… then later a warm up, race and a 30-45 min reco ride when home and still have sore legs the day after.

Not entirely satisfied with my power output right now, so was hoping I’d get stronger during the season. Maybe erase some races from the calendar and build fitness there…