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I too picked Reed from the start, thinking he could easily handle all challengers over 12 rounds. Turned out we were right.
And according to Nerd, Reed takes out this kind of insurance regularly, and has lost the money in the past, so it's really starting to sound like the norm and not a big deal at all.
Of course, it IS a big deal with one's number comes up, so my hat's off to Speedy for the title and the winning bet.
Now, why wasn't his championship bonus an even million dollars anyway? Low payouts like that give professional motocross a "bad name."
300k aint shit to a guy like reed . Dude probably has paintings worth 300k hanging up in the bathroom.
P- Lloyds would not have given him that good of odds if they knew James was not racing. His chips were in before the "players" were out, the numbers don't lie.
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Listen, I didn't assume that Reed is less than smart. I assumed that Reed knows how to handle his business - on and off the bike. I'm not surprised he takes out insurance policies, I'm not surprised he's won and lost money doing it.
What has Reed done that makes it such a surprise that he would be savvy in these types of ways to handle money? Chad has been a multi-millionaire for at least the last 4-5 years; he SHOULD be doing these sorts of things. If it was Jason Lawrence I'd be surprised, but even still ya never what people's strengths are. Several years ago I worked on the TV show "The O.C." and we filmed at a huge mansion overlooking the Pacific ocean. During the shoot, in the gated community, I found out that the 11,000 square foot mansion was owned by Brian Bosworth who regularly rented it out for production. When is the last time anyone heard of him? Ya never what people's strength are.The Bosworth Estate
I say congratulations to Chad on the Championship (even though I thought he would have won in a more commanding fashion even against 2 & 800). Congratulations on winning the insurance bet too. I still don't think it was ballsy. Smart? Absolutely. Surprising? No. Ballsy? Not even close. The guy is a warrior in my book and I don't think that is a bad name.
only a few guys can do this though.
Always have been.
Having been BLUE before I also saw many
sides most don't see.
I've heard the good & the bad, seen some too, yet it's
the same even for us all as well.
At the end of the day people are just human!
But if this gamble is so, then props to him for sure outside
of winning the title anyway.
You see, whether it's affordable to him or not, he took a chance!
A huge chance........!
Just look at RV & Alessi, major players in it all, yet out with injuries.
The same could have bit Chad as well.
In fact, like Short, Chad had some issues, medical ones from Glen Helen on.
So again, you just never know.
A bold move for sure, & she worked out!
Gotta love the story there.
Dave O.
For Reed's salary it could potentially be less then a month's salary. The issue expands exponentially when the each pay period has such monetary value above the cost of living. Unless Reed is spending 100% of his monthly pay in his budget then it would be a financial burden. But when compared to the cost of living, he could afford to spend that money as an investment and still live comfortably.
Smart yes, ballsy hardly. I doubt his monthly living expense is much over $20,000. He knows he is a top performer and in my opinion a smart move for a guy like him.
Remind me again how long did it take him to lock the championship in? How many races are left?
So which is it? You say only a few guys can do it? Who are those guys? They would be the guys that can afford it. GET IT NOW?
The risk vs reward seems like a no brainer. IMHO
Pit Row
It just is! Reed can’t make this kind of money forever and knows it. Along with all other pro motocross racers.
I bet Reed is smart with his money.
Where I am a little confused is, he gets the Lloyds money, but does he also get a championship bonus from Suzuki to?
Side note, I have taken a tour of Lloyds in London my senior year in college. They were the start of "Insurance"
It all started in a coffee shop when sailors where delivering goods to the "new world" Everyone would put money in and if someone had a loss they paid for it out of that pool of money.
In fact a huge motorcycle enthusts set the trip up. His name is Ozzy Scofield, he is a great man! If anyone here has heard of him I know they will back me up on that.
Lloyds is a special company for sure, I will never forget that day. Sorry for the side track!
Of course he gets the Yellow money. Why wouldn't he? Separate deal.
You think RC will ever have to go get a job?
First off 7:5 isn't negative odds...you get $7 profit for every $5 bet.
I am not sure you know what negative odds are so I will explain..its how much to wager in order to win $100. For example, odds of -110 mean that in order to win $100, the wager must be $110.
Obviously he had to make the bet before RV and MA were out and of course by the time they were out EVERYONE knew JS was out. BUT it was common knowledge that JS wasn't racing a while before the season started.
Damn, I thought you were intite.
fuggers are just guessing...sheesh
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