Washougal privateer help

Josh251 wrote:

Hello everyone, my name is Josh Clark. I raced 250 west SX this year and made 2 main events before breaking my back at Anaheim. Currently...

Hello everyone, my name is Josh Clark. I raced 250 west SX this year and made 2 main events before breaking my back at Anaheim. Currently I recovered from my injury and have been racing the 450 nationals. Right now I'm in Kentucky training for Millville and the rest of the nationals. So far this season I've exceeded my goals and have been very close to the top 15, getting stronger at every race.

But being a full blown privateer our funds are rapidly getting low. So I'm writing this not as a beg for money, but more looking for support / advise in anyway. What I'm looking for is someone that is going from Millville to Washougal that I can throw my bike in with. We are open for any suggestions on ideas for me making it to Washougal.....

My dream since I first started riding was to earn a 2 digit national number and this year I think I can get it. As of right now I've earned 7 national points. Unadilla and Southwick will be my strongest races and I believe I can run in the top ten with a good start.

So if anyone knows of another rider going, or has any suggestions on how I could get there please let me know. Right now there is no way I can afford making it to Washougal but want more than anything to be able to race it. I plan on racing all the rest and our budget is set for me to be able to make them, except for Pala.

If there is anyone out there that can offer some advise for me obtaining some support or transportation for my bike I'd greatly appreciate it. Washougal is a long way from home (CT) but I'm determined to make it anyway I can.

Thanks for your support!
Josh Clark #251

jeffro503 wrote:

Newmann.....what the hell? Sheeesh. Josh......hope to see you at Washougal man! Wish i could afford to help out some priveteers every now and then , but...

Newmann.....what the hell? Sheeesh.

Josh......hope to see you at Washougal man! Wish i could afford to help out some priveteers every now and then , but times are a little tough. Good luck man!

Chris_ONeal wrote:

Josh is a great kid that is extremely focused. If anyone from New England can make it right now it is Josh. Hope you can get...

Josh is a great kid that is extremely focused. If anyone from New England can make it right now it is Josh. Hope you can get a ride figured out or some support for some gas $$$.

Chris_ONeal wrote:

Josh is a great kid that is extremely focused. If anyone from New England can make it right now it is Josh. Hope you can get...

Josh is a great kid that is extremely focused. If anyone from New England can make it right now it is Josh. Hope you can get a ride figured out or some support for some gas $$$.

chrisbuehler wrote:

X2. Practiced up at Josh's "home track" Central Village many times. Hard worker, pounds out the motos and has made drastic improvements in the short time...

X2. Practiced up at Josh's "home track" Central Village many times. Hard worker, pounds out the motos and has made drastic improvements in the short time I have seen him. Def one of the locals at Southwick Nat who is a threat to crack the top ten. Good luck Josh, hope you're health is back. You taking pictures at rhe Nats Chris?

Chris_ONeal wrote:

Newmann, why did he spell something wrong or something? lol What's the big deal?

newmann wrote:

Comes across as an intelligent and respectful person. I've always told my kids to "pay attention in school", and it appears someone else shares my viewpoint...

Comes across as an intelligent and respectful person. I've always told my kids to "pay attention in school", and it appears someone else shares my viewpoint. All too often people show up here typing in text and incoherent mumble. Just refreshing to see someone out there trying to put things together in the mx world while maintaining a sense of reality. Who knows, maybe he even read the Vital Posting Rules!!

Scott Champion showed up about this time last year and came across in the same manner. Good kid, trying to make a go of it and keeping a smile on his face even when things weren't going so well. A lot of people were quick to give him a kick in the nuts for showing up here looking for help but some of us don't mind helping out a little when and where we can.

Josh could probably even make a little side money working for Tony writing up the Alessi weekly.....

That's all.

newmann wrote:

By the way, what's the current extortion.....uh...ummm, I mean entry fee these days for riders to compete so I can spend a couple hundred bucks on...

By the way, what's the current extortion.....uh...ummm, I mean entry fee these days for riders to compete so I can spend a couple hundred bucks on tickets for my family to be able to watch riders on the track?

newmann wrote:

Comes across as an intelligent and respectful person. I've always told my kids to "pay attention in school", and it appears someone else shares my viewpoint...

Comes across as an intelligent and respectful person. I've always told my kids to "pay attention in school", and it appears someone else shares my viewpoint. All too often people show up here typing in text and incoherent mumble. Just refreshing to see someone out there trying to put things together in the mx world while maintaining a sense of reality. Who knows, maybe he even read the Vital Posting Rules!!

Scott Champion showed up about this time last year and came across in the same manner. Good kid, trying to make a go of it and keeping a smile on his face even when things weren't going so well. A lot of people were quick to give him a kick in the nuts for showing up here looking for help but some of us don't mind helping out a little when and where we can.

Josh could probably even make a little side money working for Tony writing up the Alessi weekly.....

That's all.