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My post had nothing to do with what the Reed's, Stewart's and so forth make as a yearly gross income. The outside money from private sponsors pays for most of that and that is not associated with what we are talking about. Are you saying riders don't want to be safer so they can stay healthier and make more money? JT$ is one of the first to bitch about tuff blocks being a hazard yet nothing is really being done to change the shape, covers, concentration and all of that. It's a legitimate complaint that many guys have yet no one has a deep enough influence to make anybody listen and take action. Your stance is just lunacy to me. It has to be organized and regulated correctly though.
This is a good basis for what it can do if regulated properly. Don't give them to much power and keep it professional without a spitting contest.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Prix_Drivers'_Association
- If they aren't permitted to sell their own stuff in the pits due to conflict with series sponsors then they should get a percentage of the money sponsors pay Feld.
- Even out the purse payout to favor those who finish outside the top ten. Top ten could careless about the purse, unless they actually start paying a good purse.
-Pit party money should go to the teams!!!
-NO FREAKING ENTRY FEES OR PARKING FEES! Team members should not be paying to get in either. Do you think Feld or the stadium charge the stadium workers to get in to go to work....NOOOOOOO
Feld makes millions off of sx and the riders and they need to start taking better care of them and the teams.
**To add,
If teams pull out because they cannot afford to go racing there will be no racing. The team is just as important as the SINGLE rider. Without them no one makes money because they have no bike to ride, no entry fee paid for them, no plane ticket bought, no hotel paid for, no rental car taken care of and no sponsors to attract. So yes, them being "selfish" does affect the rest of the industry and outside sponsor interest. I can also admit the racing and exposure is better than I think it's ever been so maybe we don't need it but it's just one man's opinion against another's.
All companies/businesses will resist the formation of a union in their area because it limits their power to simply law down to law on their employees. A union in the SX/MX ranks would work better than almost any other arena because of the specialized nature of the workers talents and abilities.
Of course, one of the biggest issues is getting the Big names on board. Without them, it is doomed. And they have less reason to do it other than for the benefit of all the other riders and safety concerns with the tracks. But, if you get the big names, the rest will follow and it will work.
Just my opinion, but I think it would be best for the riders.
Oh... and bring back 2 strokes!
Pit Row
Pro Bull Riders: (PBR)
The organization began in 1992 through the efforts of 21 professional bull riders, who gathered in a hotel room in Scottsdale, Arizona and each contributed $1000. Since that time, the organization has grown to include four tours which collectively stage over 300 events worldwide every year. Prize money has exploded from $250,000 in 1994 to over $11 million in 2008.
Pro Surfing:
In January 1983, Cairns launched the ASP (Association of Surfing Professionals) and lured the world circuit organizers to the new organization, which effectively pushed aside the IPS who were left to operate only the Hawaiian pro events. By December 1984, the ASP had sanctioned the IPS controlled Pipeline Masters as a specialty event available to ASP members to enter for the first time.[4] The ASP has remained the predominant surfing organization and sanctioning body for professional surfers since its formation.
PGA:
On January 17, 1916, department store manager Rodman Wanamaker hosted a luncheon at the Hotel Martinique on Broadway on West 32nd street for a group of New York-Area golf professionals and well-known amateur golfers at the Taplow Club in New York City. The purpose of the assembly was to converse on the subject of forming a national association that would promote interest in golf, as well as to help elevate the vocation of golf professionals. Subsequent meetings were held over the next two months, and on April 10, 1916, The PGA of America was created via the 35 charter members signing the constitution and by-laws.
As everyone already knows, it must begin with the top pros meeting to organize an association of professional motocross riders. After that, you bargain with Feld and MX Sports to form "partnerships" with more equitable purses, health insurance, retirement plans, etc. Ultimately, you may have to start competing series in different venues to get the attention of Feld, etc like the AFL, the PBR and many others were forced to do. The riders need to become at least part owners of their own series and events, or have enough unity to force the promoters to give them a larger share of the pie.
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