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Wow, major props to Kyle for laying it all on the line....
Not getting paid a SALARY, yet still competing against the World's Best SX Riders.
Something is extremely wrong with this
scenario and guys like him deserve so much more.
Check it:
Partridge
Not getting paid a SALARY, yet still competing against the World's Best SX Riders.
Something is extremely wrong with this
scenario and guys like him deserve so much more.
Check it:
Partridge
Given that he doesn't have to pay for his equipment and expenses, I'd say that's considerable compensation for someone at the back of the pack (of s very stacked field) and that hasn't made every main.
Think in terms of total compensation....not just salary in the bank.
Shane
And I realize my opinion will be among the less popular...
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(Taft, Reno etc.) where he probably made more money than racing supercross.
Now take that out of the equation, and nobody is making him "risk his life." This is a decision that he chose to make knowing the return is small (if at all). Does that deserve special compensation? I'm inclined to think not.
People say these guys are risking their lives and should be paid more...but I haven't seen anyone pushing for higher pay for military members, police officers or firefighters who truly do risk their lives for others. Where people's priorities are never cease to amaze me.
I stand by his fair compensation in terms of what's given to him for where he finishes. Or would you rather he get a $100,000 salary and provide all of his own bikes and race expenses???
Shane
First, Kyle has a unique skill set that not a lot of people have. So hes in a position as an athlete and entertainer to possibly make more then if he had a regular job.
Second, you saying he makes $2135 bucks for 20th in the main is true, but thats gross income. Despite having financial backing from a couple donors I'm sure he has other expenses related to his business as a racer and as well as saving some money for future investment in his business if need be.
Third. Risk of injury. If he gets hurt, he doesnt make any prize money. He needs to save a certain percentage of that 20th place money for downturns in his income due to mechanicals and injury.
Those points aside, I say hes still Living The Dream.
You haven't seen anybody pushing for higher pay for military? You need to get out more.
What I do agree with is Kyle has it pretty good, but that's only comparing it to other pro racers who aren't getting their expenses paid. If you make the big show (SX mains), you should be making double what is being paid now.
For the military, sure there are small groups that push for it. But it's not a large movement by any means. I get out plenty. No need to worry about that.
Until the riders demand more money, the promoters have zero incentive to provide it. The show is full of riders willing to do it for what's being offered. Until the riders get together and become a voice...nothing will change.
But I'd still say that having his equipment and travel provided for him amounts to a significant compensation package.
Shane
And you're comparing this to the worldwide movement for motocross racers? Lol
I would rather see the focus directed towards FELD and allowing the riders to be able to sell merchandise at races and find other ways for the riders to make money. I agree that there needs to be more purse for the guys that make the night show, but I don't see the purse growing to a large enough amount. It will never be large enough anyways.
I also don't like the risking their life argument either. Sure it's a dangerous job but it's not a life saving career like a police officer or fire fighter, and we are all aware of the salary going into the sport.
The MAJOR difference being, the chances of making a career and being set for retirement and providing for your family are drastically different.
I know some fireman who have done very well in life and have awesome work schedules.
Can't say the same for any pro racers I've personally known.
The percentage is much different and that cannot be argued.
Pit Row
Just my $.02
Johnboy
All of that is assuming he isn't getting contingency or endorsement checks...and assuming he does nothing in the off season to make additional money...of course, its also assuming he finishes 20th in every main/moto (which may or may not happen).
Obviously he's underpaid...if he's the 20th best rider in the world, he absolutely deserves more than that.
But lets bring some perspective into the equation...he gets paid to ride dirt bikes! Yes its dangerous, yes it takes a lot of time....but all of us spend a ton of money to do what he not only does for free, but gets paid to do (and its still dangerous and takes a lot of time when you're paying your own way).
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