Any chance of being a flagger at a supercross?

vanillaice782
Edited Date/Time 12/8/2012 11:20am
I moved to Cali about a month ago and am hopefully going to be able to catch all the west coast supercrosses. I was wondering if anyone knew how to get set up being a flagger at one of the races. I remember not that long ago that they used to give you a free meal and shirt but you wouldn't get paid. I was just wondering if this was still an option. Thanks for any help.
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sharkey 12/7/2012 5:42pm
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one of my buddies has done now 5 years in a row. its a bit more work than you think. youll be busier than you think watching riders and paying attention to what your dooing than watching the race
vanillaice782 12/7/2012 6:04pm
12/7/2012 6:04pm
I realize what it would entail. It's an important job that should be taken seriously. It's not like I would be trying to high five the riders while they were going through the whoops or anything. I just think it would be really neat to get that perspective on the racing and knew that it was a possibility. Back when my grades weren't good enough to race I ended up flagging many times when I was younger. I just want to see if anyone knows who I can call to get started.
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GuyB 12/7/2012 6:06pm
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sharkey wrote:
one of my buddies has done now 5 years in a row. its a bit more work than you think. youll be busier than you think...
one of my buddies has done now 5 years in a row. its a bit more work than you think. youll be busier than you think watching riders and paying attention to what your dooing than watching the race
Man, I sure hope so. Smile
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DennySteves 12/7/2012 6:10pm
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I've always wanted to flag at a supercross, probably the only way I could get on the stadium floor... short of streaking

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Ryan_Huddleston 12/7/2012 7:47pm
12/7/2012 7:47pm
We used to be apart of Seattle motorcycle club, my dad got the opportunity to flag through the club, it was cool for him I'm sure. I got an all access pass and ran around the pits at 9am with out anyone there. It's was awesome!
SunComfort 12/7/2012 7:58pm
12/7/2012 7:58pm
vanillaice782 wrote:
I moved to Cali about a month ago and am hopefully going to be able to catch all the west coast supercrosses. I was wondering if...
I moved to Cali about a month ago and am hopefully going to be able to catch all the west coast supercrosses. I was wondering if anyone knew how to get set up being a flagger at one of the races. I remember not that long ago that they used to give you a free meal and shirt but you wouldn't get paid. I was just wondering if this was still an option. Thanks for any help.
Its alot tougher anymore, ins reg's have changed last few years.
i can ask a buddy to see if he can hook u up, PM me and get me
some info.
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Tim507 12/7/2012 8:03pm
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If flagging a SX or at NAT is on your list - make it happen! I have worked Seattle SX (kingdome) and Washugal. Great experience's. I have also done the Aterrisk day at the SX, another awesome experience.

Gotta love this sport!!!!!
vanillaice782 12/7/2012 10:00pm
12/7/2012 10:00pm
Yea it's definitely one of those things on my bucket list. I've also dreamed of getting on the asterisk mobile medic crew but then went to their website and saw in big bold letters that they weren't accepting applications. They put another nail in the coffin when I saw that half the people on it were doctors. Darn it I guess I'm going to med school!
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SEEMEFIRST 12/8/2012 5:33am
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I tried for years to help after seeing some not so professional exhibitions of flagging.
2 decades of experience in sports car and mx flagging wouldn't get me there. I had worked over 10 years at a very popular mx track the last time I tried as the head official. I even had excellent contacts, but sadly I wasn't someone's brother in law, or buddy. Oh well, their loss.

Good luck.
SunComfort 12/8/2012 7:36am
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SEEMEFIRST wrote:
I tried for years to help after seeing some not so professional exhibitions of flagging. 2 decades of experience in sports car and mx flagging wouldn't...
I tried for years to help after seeing some not so professional exhibitions of flagging.
2 decades of experience in sports car and mx flagging wouldn't get me there. I had worked over 10 years at a very popular mx track the last time I tried as the head official. I even had excellent contacts, but sadly I wasn't someone's brother in law, or buddy. Oh well, their loss.

Good luck.
as with to many things n life, its not what you know, its who you know!
with that said, this industry is very bad about outside people.!
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mbagley726 12/8/2012 9:34am
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My dad and I flagged at the Seattle supercross in 2008...and all I did was email the ama and express your interest and they will hook you up with the people you need to talk to make it happen. It was an awesome experience! But lots of work, but well worth it!
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jhansen510 12/8/2012 9:59am
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mbagley726 wrote:
My dad and I flagged at the Seattle supercross in 2008...and all I did was email the ama and express your interest and they will hook...
My dad and I flagged at the Seattle supercross in 2008...and all I did was email the ama and express your interest and they will hook you up with the people you need to talk to make it happen. It was an awesome experience! But lots of work, but well worth it!
This^ Usually it is nothing more than the local ama representatives. You hear the comments on Pulp MX all the time about the guys just being there to see the show, get a free meal, and a T shirt.. Why they dont have a professional flag crew that follows the entire series is beyond me.... That said you will probably have better luck with a National than a SX race these days.
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GuyB 12/8/2012 10:14am
12/8/2012 10:14am
SunComfort wrote:
as with to many things n life, its not what you know, its who you know! with that said, this industry is very bad about outside...
as with to many things n life, its not what you know, its who you know!
with that said, this industry is very bad about outside people.!
The "this industry" thing that gets tossed around over and over is pretty damn tired. I've worked in a few different industries. Here's a news flash...it's like that everywhere.
SunComfort 12/8/2012 10:28am
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SunComfort wrote:
as with to many things n life, its not what you know, its who you know! with that said, this industry is very bad about outside...
as with to many things n life, its not what you know, its who you know!
with that said, this industry is very bad about outside people.!
GuyB wrote:
The "this industry" thing that gets tossed around over and over is pretty damn tired. I've worked in a few different industries. Here's a news flash...it's...
The "this industry" thing that gets tossed around over and over is pretty damn tired. I've worked in a few different industries. Here's a news flash...it's like that everywhere.
Yep, but its doesnt change the fact that "This Industry", is tops
when it comes to outsiders being just that. Its like school days
when you were the new kid, everyone but a few act like you're
from a different planet. A big concentration of small minded people
and sorry if it rubs you the wrong way, but its not a lie, or mis leading.
Just because you have been "Accepted" into the little niche that it is,
its alot easier for you to say that. Shirley you have not always been
"in the know", and know from what angle i speak.
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jhansen510 12/8/2012 10:52am
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Sun we axtually agree on something. That said, the burden of "fitting in" falls on the shoulders of the new guy. I also agree with Mr. Vital about the majority of our world is the same way. As with anything in life. Its all about what you make of it. You can whine about the industry not welcoming outsiders, or you can figure out a way to become part of that group. Many have been able to do it.
vanillaice782 12/8/2012 11:00am
12/8/2012 11:00am
Does this mean I have to get some flat bill hats and a monster tattoo? I'll try emailing the AMA instead! I'm still too scared to say anything to the riders even if they walked up and said hi. I don't think I'm ready to become an insider just yet.
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GuyB 12/8/2012 11:11am
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SunComfort wrote:
Yep, but its doesnt change the fact that "This Industry", is tops when it comes to outsiders being just that. Its like school days when you...
Yep, but its doesnt change the fact that "This Industry", is tops
when it comes to outsiders being just that. Its like school days
when you were the new kid, everyone but a few act like you're
from a different planet. A big concentration of small minded people
and sorry if it rubs you the wrong way, but its not a lie, or mis leading.
Just because you have been "Accepted" into the little niche that it is,
its alot easier for you to say that. Shirley you have not always been
"in the know", and know from what angle i speak.
SunComfort 12/8/2012 11:19am
12/8/2012 11:19am
SunComfort wrote:
Yep, but its doesnt change the fact that "This Industry", is tops when it comes to outsiders being just that. Its like school days when you...
Yep, but its doesnt change the fact that "This Industry", is tops
when it comes to outsiders being just that. Its like school days
when you were the new kid, everyone but a few act like you're
from a different planet. A big concentration of small minded people
and sorry if it rubs you the wrong way, but its not a lie, or mis leading.
Just because you have been "Accepted" into the little niche that it is,
its alot easier for you to say that. Shirley you have not always been
"in the know", and know from what angle i speak.
GuyB wrote:
I am Def glad to see someone gets my since of humor around here. Smile
Seriously tho guy, i know that there are as many good people in the sport/world
its just a peeve i have with some of the stuff in the pits, and around the track anymore
Still love it to the death tho!!!
SunComfort 12/8/2012 11:20am
12/8/2012 11:20am
vanillaice782 wrote:
Does this mean I have to get some flat bill hats and a monster tattoo? I'll try emailing the AMA instead! I'm still too scared to...
Does this mean I have to get some flat bill hats and a monster tattoo? I'll try emailing the AMA instead! I'm still too scared to say anything to the riders even if they walked up and said hi. I don't think I'm ready to become an insider just yet.
What living out there, you didnt make that a pre req?! lmao

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