Edited Date/Time
11/30/2020 10:27pm
https://www.swapmotolive.com/kickstart-support-the-industry-this-holida…
The industry has had a record year. I've seen so many new people at the tracks, and recommended dozens to different businesses in the industry. Can we take some time to give back to the people that need it? E.g., people who have lost their entire livelihood through 2020? What about people like Tevin Tapia, Brian Moreau and James Marshall? They are in the industry, and I dont think buying a fucking calendar or something from a media company will help them at all?
I'm sorry but this grinds my gears. I've been able to help many people and loved ones this years who have been less than fortunate, and then I see an article like this asking for support, in an industry that has been booming since the shit hit the fan! I cant even buy the bike i want because they're all sold out, performance companies are turning business away because they're too busy, and parts are taking 3 times as long to be delivered in some cases. Maybe I'm uptight because its raining all over Texas and I can't spend my money at the tracks (even though I went on Wednesday), but Holy shit, if someone in the powersports industry isn't doing well right now, they are probably doing something wrong.
If you can, please donate some to James Marshall, who could use it WAY more, at @outlaw452 on venmo. Also Brian Moreau, Tevin Tapia and Killian Auberson have pages set up on Road2Recovery.
Fuck buying a bag a coffee, calendar or whatever shit that's selling like hotcakes right now.
/rantover
The industry has had a record year. I've seen so many new people at the tracks, and recommended dozens to different businesses in the industry. Can we take some time to give back to the people that need it? E.g., people who have lost their entire livelihood through 2020? What about people like Tevin Tapia, Brian Moreau and James Marshall? They are in the industry, and I dont think buying a fucking calendar or something from a media company will help them at all?
I'm sorry but this grinds my gears. I've been able to help many people and loved ones this years who have been less than fortunate, and then I see an article like this asking for support, in an industry that has been booming since the shit hit the fan! I cant even buy the bike i want because they're all sold out, performance companies are turning business away because they're too busy, and parts are taking 3 times as long to be delivered in some cases. Maybe I'm uptight because its raining all over Texas and I can't spend my money at the tracks (even though I went on Wednesday), but Holy shit, if someone in the powersports industry isn't doing well right now, they are probably doing something wrong.
If you can, please donate some to James Marshall, who could use it WAY more, at @outlaw452 on venmo. Also Brian Moreau, Tevin Tapia and Killian Auberson have pages set up on Road2Recovery.
Fuck buying a bag a coffee, calendar or whatever shit that's selling like hotcakes right now.
/rantover
I've been nudging (read – forcing) my kids to put a portion of their very meager pocket money to a donation jar... we do save/spend/give... and them learning to help others less fortunate is why.
Last year we did a hamper for the local charity from their money. We'll do it again. My eldest got it when we went to the local charity stop, I actually saw the penny drop on her face... and EJ probably will this year. Good lesson.
Good rant!
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The line that says try spend all your holiday money within this industry...?
Sorry, MX was never shut down. I will spend it at mom and pop shops that were shut down for months this year and are on the verge of shutting down.
So far Our black Friday sales have been a little smaller than usual but there is still today, tomorrow and cyber Monday to possibly catch up.
Where everyone cares about nothing but themselves and filling their own pocket While trying to act like your buddy
Back to powersports.......this economy is going to catch up and drop like a bag of hammers soon, and when it does this industry will take a monster hit. We have already seen out with Geico bailing. I also predict a massive drop in dealer/online sales where all these people got into the sport this year and sell their 2020 stuff next year is a massive way. This could be due to employment issues or just not liking it like they thought, realizing you have to have fitness, or many other reasons. I hope I am wrong, but the economy in general is going to be really bad soon.
Edit: And yes, I’ll be donating to R2R .
If you meant something else by it, then carry on.
Pit Row
Then you can pay with a linked card or venmo balance! He's a good guy and if you have the time to reach out on instagram (he uses the same Outlaw452), he also appreciates having a little conversation, usually.
Although to turn it around, could you call USA an jerk for saying "help out Marshall, Moreau, Tapia and Auberson" but he left out Henry, Fonseca and Bailey? USA is an asshole! Fuck that guy! Obviously I'm looking at hit post the way he looked at Swaps.
And just speculation, Swap has probably done more for the injured guys than half the guys in this post put together, maybe more.
Want one more unpopular opinion? When guys get hurt, we need to help financially, not just type in the comment box "prayers sent", I don't think that does much. Ok, now rip me apart for that comment......
Leaning into generosity for the right reasons never screwed anyone's head up.
I don’t get you people that think everything has to be this or that......it can be both!
I still own the domain soooooo ...... who wants to help get it going?
https://www.vitalmx.com/forums/Moto-Related,20/Help-The-Privateer-help-…
He’s was Sharing The Stoke!
He was STOKED to be alive and ‘surviving’ the crash/injury.
I was so damn amazed at how Tevin was just being Tevin. Smiling, Stoked, Positive and always glad to see you...Tevin.
Anyways, he’s got a seriously long road ahead of him.
A lot of work.
A lot of hope.
I’ll be keeping tabs on him and you can, too, via social media.
Manny
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