My nephew was choosen to race the KTM Jr. Challenge in Phoenix, but...

1/15/2016 10:11am
Blame privateers for my outlook. Every time I hear one complaining about the cost of racing and then find out they're flying to every race I shake my head. It's like they get confused between the difference of chasing a dream and living a dream. If you're paying your own way, you're chasing the dream. If you'e chasing a dream don't complain when money can be saved elsewhere.

Sounds like it has all worked out though. I'll be rooting him on!
1/15/2016 10:21am
It's a 7 year old racing a minibike, not a section 8 bitch trying to recoop her powerball funds. It's ok to be an analytical, free thinking asshole... just practice some judgement. if you want to be pissed off, be pissed off that somehow guys like Deegan's kids get mysteriously picked for their hometown race, randomly, from a "lottery".

good luck, tell your kid to run over someone's foot in practice for me.
1/15/2016 10:23am
It's a 7 year old racing a minibike, not a section 8 bitch trying to recoop her powerball funds. It's ok to be an analytical, free...
It's a 7 year old racing a minibike, not a section 8 bitch trying to recoop her powerball funds. It's ok to be an analytical, free thinking asshole... just practice some judgement. if you want to be pissed off, be pissed off that somehow guys like Deegan's kids get mysteriously picked for their hometown race, randomly, from a "lottery".

good luck, tell your kid to run over someone's foot in practice for me.
Haha! Thanks man!
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1/15/2016 11:04am
He needs new boots is what caught me by surprise ?
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1/15/2016 11:06am Edited Date/Time 1/15/2016 11:11am
It's a 7 year old racing a minibike, not a section 8 bitch trying to recoop her powerball funds. It's ok to be an analytical, free...
It's a 7 year old racing a minibike, not a section 8 bitch trying to recoop her powerball funds. It's ok to be an analytical, free thinking asshole... just practice some judgement. if you want to be pissed off, be pissed off that somehow guys like Deegan's kids get mysteriously picked for their hometown race, randomly, from a "lottery".

good luck, tell your kid to run over someone's foot in practice for me.
No one ever pretended those were random selections from a lottery. Deegan, Tim Ferry, and Stefan Everts kids were picked to help draw attention to the program. The KTM JR SX program is marketing and including famous names brings extra attention.

Right out of the rules

22. KTM North America, Inc., and event promoters, reserves the right to determine who may or may not participate in the KJSC. While participants are determined through a drawing, there are exceptions.
1/15/2016 11:09am
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He needs new boots is what caught me by surprise ?
I think Brandon misunderstood when we talked earlier... I said I wanted to get him some new boots.
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1/15/2016 11:15am
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WOW.........this is almost as good as the chick who spent all her money on lottery tickets and now has a go fund me account because she's...
WOW.........this is almost as good as the chick who spent all her money on lottery tickets and now has a go fund me account because she's broke...............f'n amazing Unsure Unsure
#cinnamonnicoleslifemattersmorethanyours.
Narcissism is encouraged these days....
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1/15/2016 11:32am
I truly don't get what the hell is wrong with some of you guys.

You guys want to stand your ground and talk shit....For what? Someone asking for help?
Its for a 7 year old kid who has a once in a lifetime opportunity to race infront of 60,000+ people, something the vast majority of you guys have never done, nor ever will.

If this guy came around to everyones pit on a sunday afternoon at the track with a donation bucket, none of you desk jockeys would puff up your chest and say the things you are saying.


I get it, freedom of speech on the internet, but don’t kick a guy who is trying to help out his own blood. I doubt any of you would do any different given his situation.
I would do whatever it took to ensure my nephew got a shot like this if he had the opportunity.


Best of luck to the OP, and his nephew.
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1/15/2016 11:36am
Hey guys... I think we are good! The flights were killing us because they had to be booked right away, but a friend stepped in and...
Hey guys... I think we are good! The flights were killing us because they had to be booked right away, but a friend stepped in and covered them on a credit card along with the hotel. Evan's sponsors also just stepped in and offered to help.

This all just came up super fast at the worst possible time, coming off the holidays and having a few clients not pay. We've been racing for several years now and know the sport is expensive. It's also normally not an issue for us financially, but I didn't want to let this opportunity pass us up either, because of my set back.

Thanks again!
See you at PHX!
1/15/2016 11:39am
Hey guys... I think we are good! The flights were killing us because they had to be booked right away, but a friend stepped in and...
Hey guys... I think we are good! The flights were killing us because they had to be booked right away, but a friend stepped in and covered them on a credit card along with the hotel. Evan's sponsors also just stepped in and offered to help.

This all just came up super fast at the worst possible time, coming off the holidays and having a few clients not pay. We've been racing for several years now and know the sport is expensive. It's also normally not an issue for us financially, but I didn't want to let this opportunity pass us up either, because of my set back.

Thanks again!
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See you at PHX!
Thanks man! He's so excited!
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1/15/2016 11:45am
Good luck to the kid, to everyone else go find somthing legit to bitch about. Quit suggesting why dont you... and just leave the thread alone.
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1/15/2016 11:47am
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Hey, good idea;) They'd love nothing more than to be able to fund this without asking for outside sponsorship period. We are from the South, so...
Hey, good ideaWink

They'd love nothing more than to be able to fund this without asking for outside sponsorship period. We are from the South, so we are all hardcore Republicans & Conservatives. He already feels like shit looking at all the comments because it never crossed his mind as begging, just sponsoring his son so they can take him to this race. His son is so pumped & proud that he actually got picked.

Trust me, I knew the back lash of posting this, but I'm just trying to help my little guy out in anyway. He can't work yet.
Love the conservative line... Yet you arent conservative enough to not ask strangers for money to pursue a hobby. There was a time when people just couldnt afford everything they wanted. There was a time when people had self respect and dignity. Those times are gone.
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1/15/2016 11:51am
moscrop940 wrote:
I truly don't get what the hell is wrong with some of you guys. You guys want to stand your ground and talk shit....For what? Someone...
I truly don't get what the hell is wrong with some of you guys.

You guys want to stand your ground and talk shit....For what? Someone asking for help?
Its for a 7 year old kid who has a once in a lifetime opportunity to race infront of 60,000+ people, something the vast majority of you guys have never done, nor ever will.

If this guy came around to everyones pit on a sunday afternoon at the track with a donation bucket, none of you desk jockeys would puff up your chest and say the things you are saying.


I get it, freedom of speech on the internet, but don’t kick a guy who is trying to help out his own blood. I doubt any of you would do any different given his situation.
I would do whatever it took to ensure my nephew got a shot like this if he had the opportunity.


Best of luck to the OP, and his nephew.
With a stance like that, surely you donated?
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1/15/2016 11:51am Edited Date/Time 1/15/2016 11:52am
bturner26x wrote:
Hey, good idea;) They'd love nothing more than to be able to fund this without asking for outside sponsorship period. We are from the South, so...
Hey, good ideaWink

They'd love nothing more than to be able to fund this without asking for outside sponsorship period. We are from the South, so we are all hardcore Republicans & Conservatives. He already feels like shit looking at all the comments because it never crossed his mind as begging, just sponsoring his son so they can take him to this race. His son is so pumped & proud that he actually got picked.

Trust me, I knew the back lash of posting this, but I'm just trying to help my little guy out in anyway. He can't work yet.
Zracer wrote:
Love the conservative line... Yet you arent conservative enough to not ask strangers for money to pursue a hobby. There was a time when people just...
Love the conservative line... Yet you arent conservative enough to not ask strangers for money to pursue a hobby. There was a time when people just couldnt afford everything they wanted. There was a time when people had self respect and dignity. Those times are gone.
Signed
A Democrat
Take that shit to another forum...

We're talking about a little kid riding his dirt-bike in a Stadium, here.
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1/15/2016 12:06pm
moscrop940 wrote:
I truly don't get what the hell is wrong with some of you guys. You guys want to stand your ground and talk shit....For what? Someone...
I truly don't get what the hell is wrong with some of you guys.

You guys want to stand your ground and talk shit....For what? Someone asking for help?
Its for a 7 year old kid who has a once in a lifetime opportunity to race infront of 60,000+ people, something the vast majority of you guys have never done, nor ever will.

If this guy came around to everyones pit on a sunday afternoon at the track with a donation bucket, none of you desk jockeys would puff up your chest and say the things you are saying.


I get it, freedom of speech on the internet, but don’t kick a guy who is trying to help out his own blood. I doubt any of you would do any different given his situation.
I would do whatever it took to ensure my nephew got a shot like this if he had the opportunity.


Best of luck to the OP, and his nephew.
With a stance like that, surely you donated?
They have already raised the funds according to the OP.

If he posts they are still a $20 short, its on the way to him.

FYI I never said anyones gotta donate, I just don't these grown ass men talking shit on a guy trying to help fulfill his nephews once in a lifetime opportunity.
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I wish i could afford a SL600_,
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1/15/2016 12:32pm
moscrop940 wrote:
They have already raised the funds according to the OP. If he posts they are still a $20 short, its on the way to him. FYI...
They have already raised the funds according to the OP.

If he posts they are still a $20 short, its on the way to him.

FYI I never said anyones gotta donate, I just don't these grown ass men talking shit on a guy trying to help fulfill his nephews once in a lifetime opportunity.
Where do you draw the line? My daughter wants to be a professional soccer player. Want to pay for her to go to the camps to make it happen?

I wouldn't ask for anyone to pay the bill. She learns there are limits to what we can and can't afford. And she also learns that things come with hard work and sacrifice. She doesn't learn to just say "I want" and then open her hand so others can fulfill her dreams. That's between her as a person, and us as parents.

I don't know as though the issue is necessarily this case as much as a "crowdsourcing" culture. Every time anything happens that's bad, or someone wants something they can't afford on their own it's time to turn to the Internet and the generosity of others instead of making a plan and executing it to get what you want.

Some of the negative reactions to this specific cause is that they entered a lottery for a race knowing the expense, and doesn't seem they made sure they had it covered. "The holidays" happening is something, but that's not a secret as to when those are or when Supercross is.

As a person, I appreciate hard work and a solid work ethic. Maybe it was a great plan and some things happened. I'd be a lot more open to donation if there were a backstory of hardship, sacrifices made, etc. That doesn't appear to be the case.

Oh yeah, and if the funds are raised should the campaign be closed out? Last I looked, it was still active. You're welcome to donate to the cause if you feel it's so worthwhile.

Shane
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I wish i could afford a SL600_,
gofundme.com/mxb2needsabenz

Make it happen, bro!

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1/15/2016 12:34pm
You would think with Goonsquad backing, there shouldn't be any need for additional sponsors.
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mxb2 wrote:
I wish i could afford a SL600_,
gofundme.com/mxb2needsabenz

Make it happen, bro!

Shane
Lol, no man, my pride wont allow me to ask for $$, for something i cant afford. Bottom line i work more,make the money or do without.
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Lol, no man, my pride wont allow me to ask for $$, for something i cant afford. Bottom line i work more,make the money or do...
Lol, no man, my pride wont allow me to ask for $$, for something i cant afford. Bottom line i work more,make the money or do without.
You and I have that in common. People tell me that I work too much. Might be a true statement, but I also enjoy being able to have what I want and to do what I want to do.

The funniest thing is that the people who tend to say I work too much are the same ones who have something to say about some of the things I have.

Pride is a good thing to have. Right there next to work ethic.

Shane
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1/15/2016 12:53pm
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Lol, no man, my pride wont allow me to ask for $$, for something i cant afford. Bottom line i work more,make the money or do...
Lol, no man, my pride wont allow me to ask for $$, for something i cant afford. Bottom line i work more,make the money or do without.
You and I have that in common. People tell me that I work too much. Might be a true statement, but I also enjoy being able...
You and I have that in common. People tell me that I work too much. Might be a true statement, but I also enjoy being able to have what I want and to do what I want to do.

The funniest thing is that the people who tend to say I work too much are the same ones who have something to say about some of the things I have.

Pride is a good thing to have. Right there next to work ethic.

Shane
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mxb2 wrote:
Lol, no man, my pride wont allow me to ask for $$, for something i cant afford. Bottom line i work more,make the money or do...
Lol, no man, my pride wont allow me to ask for $$, for something i cant afford. Bottom line i work more,make the money or do without.
You and I have that in common. People tell me that I work too much. Might be a true statement, but I also enjoy being able...
You and I have that in common. People tell me that I work too much. Might be a true statement, but I also enjoy being able to have what I want and to do what I want to do.

The funniest thing is that the people who tend to say I work too much are the same ones who have something to say about some of the things I have.

Pride is a good thing to have. Right there next to work ethic.

Shane
Off topic you ever decide on vortex?
1/15/2016 12:56pm
Where do you draw the line? My daughter wants to be a professional soccer player. Want to pay for her to go to the camps to...
Where do you draw the line? My daughter wants to be a professional soccer player. Want to pay for her to go to the camps to make it happen?

I wouldn't ask for anyone to pay the bill. She learns there are limits to what we can and can't afford. And she also learns that things come with hard work and sacrifice. She doesn't learn to just say "I want" and then open her hand so others can fulfill her dreams. That's between her as a person, and us as parents.

I don't know as though the issue is necessarily this case as much as a "crowdsourcing" culture. Every time anything happens that's bad, or someone wants something they can't afford on their own it's time to turn to the Internet and the generosity of others instead of making a plan and executing it to get what you want.

Some of the negative reactions to this specific cause is that they entered a lottery for a race knowing the expense, and doesn't seem they made sure they had it covered. "The holidays" happening is something, but that's not a secret as to when those are or when Supercross is.

As a person, I appreciate hard work and a solid work ethic. Maybe it was a great plan and some things happened. I'd be a lot more open to donation if there were a backstory of hardship, sacrifices made, etc. That doesn't appear to be the case.

Oh yeah, and if the funds are raised should the campaign be closed out? Last I looked, it was still active. You're welcome to donate to the cause if you feel it's so worthwhile.

Shane
For what it's worth, I own my own business and have done very well with my career. I had the money set aside, but when you go a few months without getting paid on work already completed, you burn through funds pretty quick.

It's certainly not anyone else's problem, but when KTM does call and says that you were selected, you don't just give up. We've gone this far and never had an issue. It was strictly bad timing on our end.

- Brad
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1/15/2016 12:57pm
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Off topic you ever decide on vortex?
I did decide. And I'm going to do it. Everyone says it's worthwhile and I can get a "decent" price on it so that if I did sell it I wouldn't lose much (if anything). So it's a no-brainer. I'm not getting the holeshot switch though. I don't race to justify that add-on. But the ECU I'll be doing. Now for the weather to break!

Shane
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For what it's worth, I own my own business and have done very well with my career. I had the money set aside, but when you...
For what it's worth, I own my own business and have done very well with my career. I had the money set aside, but when you go a few months without getting paid on work already completed, you burn through funds pretty quick.

It's certainly not anyone else's problem, but when KTM does call and says that you were selected, you don't just give up. We've gone this far and never had an issue. It was strictly bad timing on our end.

- Brad
And that alone reads very differently from "my kid got selected and we can't afford it."

Sometimes it's all about presentation. I'm glad your son is getting to go and hope he does well. It'll be an awesome experience hopefully.

Shane
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Off topic you ever decide on vortex?
I did decide. And I'm going to do it. Everyone says it's worthwhile and I can get a "decent" price on it so that if I...
I did decide. And I'm going to do it. Everyone says it's worthwhile and I can get a "decent" price on it so that if I did sell it I wouldn't lose much (if anything). So it's a no-brainer. I'm not getting the holeshot switch though. I don't race to justify that add-on. But the ECU I'll be doing. Now for the weather to break!

Shane
Nice,nice,like i said best mod dollar for dollar imo . I am about to put one on my crf,et3 prpject.
1/15/2016 1:16pm
So much douche baggery on Vital now. How much is the kid short?

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