Anyone Here Collecting Contingency?

ktmdan wrote:

In 2009, I bought a Kawi solely because of contingency despite not being the best bike for me. I could make $700 in a weekend racing...

In 2009, I bought a Kawi solely because of contingency despite not being the best bike for me. I could make $700 in a weekend racing the A class off-road. The money went on a debit card that I could use anywhere.

I actually just realized that KTM doesn't offer contingency in my series this year. Doesn't really matter as I think I would get like $100 for second overall according to the previous contingency...

I've always wondered what would happen if a company, like Suzuki, just completely pulled their money from pro racing (I know they pretty much already did...) and then put that couple million dollars into contingency for local series'. I would gladly race an RMZ450 if I could make money like in 2009.

Anyways, to answer your question. No, I'm not collecting contingency of any kind this year.

ktmdan wrote:

In 2009, I bought a Kawi solely because of contingency despite not being the best bike for me. I could make $700 in a weekend racing...

In 2009, I bought a Kawi solely because of contingency despite not being the best bike for me. I could make $700 in a weekend racing the A class off-road. The money went on a debit card that I could use anywhere.

I actually just realized that KTM doesn't offer contingency in my series this year. Doesn't really matter as I think I would get like $100 for second overall according to the previous contingency...

I've always wondered what would happen if a company, like Suzuki, just completely pulled their money from pro racing (I know they pretty much already did...) and then put that couple million dollars into contingency for local series'. I would gladly race an RMZ450 if I could make money like in 2009.

Anyways, to answer your question. No, I'm not collecting contingency of any kind this year.

ktmdan wrote:

In 2009, I bought a Kawi solely because of contingency despite not being the best bike for me. I could make $700 in a weekend racing...

In 2009, I bought a Kawi solely because of contingency despite not being the best bike for me. I could make $700 in a weekend racing the A class off-road. The money went on a debit card that I could use anywhere.

I actually just realized that KTM doesn't offer contingency in my series this year. Doesn't really matter as I think I would get like $100 for second overall according to the previous contingency...

I've always wondered what would happen if a company, like Suzuki, just completely pulled their money from pro racing (I know they pretty much already did...) and then put that couple million dollars into contingency for local series'. I would gladly race an RMZ450 if I could make money like in 2009.

Anyways, to answer your question. No, I'm not collecting contingency of any kind this year.

agn5009 wrote:

Suzuki used to have a solid contingency plan back in early 2000’s. I used to get enough money to essentially cover parts and gas on a...

Suzuki used to have a solid contingency plan back in early 2000’s. I used to get enough money to essentially cover parts and gas on a card. Moose used to give me 5 sets of gear per year too. I feel like those days are gone for a youngster winning overalls in most off-road series other than the national ones obviously. I used to get a bike from a large motorcycle dealer in PA every year too. I feel like dealers barely give any sort of deals anymore.

crusher773 wrote:

I've always thought it was screwed up that you have to be riding a current or 1 year old bike for KTM contingency at least. I...

I've always thought it was screwed up that you have to be riding a current or 1 year old bike for KTM contingency at least. I mean if a guy can pull out a 10 year old bike and still finish well then why not pay him too? Still makes the brand look good and reliable also.

ktmdan wrote:

In 2009, I bought a Kawi solely because of contingency despite not being the best bike for me. I could make $700 in a weekend racing...

In 2009, I bought a Kawi solely because of contingency despite not being the best bike for me. I could make $700 in a weekend racing the A class off-road. The money went on a debit card that I could use anywhere.

I actually just realized that KTM doesn't offer contingency in my series this year. Doesn't really matter as I think I would get like $100 for second overall according to the previous contingency...

I've always wondered what would happen if a company, like Suzuki, just completely pulled their money from pro racing (I know they pretty much already did...) and then put that couple million dollars into contingency for local series'. I would gladly race an RMZ450 if I could make money like in 2009.

Anyways, to answer your question. No, I'm not collecting contingency of any kind this year.

crusher773 wrote:

I've always thought it was screwed up that you have to be riding a current or 1 year old bike for KTM contingency at least. I...

I've always thought it was screwed up that you have to be riding a current or 1 year old bike for KTM contingency at least. I mean if a guy can pull out a 10 year old bike and still finish well then why not pay him too? Still makes the brand look good and reliable also.

mwilcox349 wrote:

To keep you buying new bikes. Yamaha is the same.

crusher773 wrote:

I've always thought it was screwed up that you have to be riding a current or 1 year old bike for KTM contingency at least. I...

I've always thought it was screwed up that you have to be riding a current or 1 year old bike for KTM contingency at least. I mean if a guy can pull out a 10 year old bike and still finish well then why not pay him too? Still makes the brand look good and reliable also.

rongi#401 wrote:

2020 Suzuki contingency is head and shoulder above any other brand for amateur moto, I researched all brands programs extensively, Suzuki pays every single swap moto...

2020 Suzuki contingency is head and shoulder above any other brand for amateur moto, I researched all brands programs extensively, Suzuki pays every single swap moto round and it’s something like 150 per class win, all the way down to vet novice, two classes per bike maximum, kawis pay is the same but they only pay a handful of the rounds, all other brands pay maybe half that amount or less, for example bet novice or regular novice is maybe 50 per class win, all the payouts and schedules are on their websites

rongi#401 wrote:

2020 Suzuki contingency is head and shoulder above any other brand for amateur moto, I researched all brands programs extensively, Suzuki pays every single swap moto...

2020 Suzuki contingency is head and shoulder above any other brand for amateur moto, I researched all brands programs extensively, Suzuki pays every single swap moto round and it’s something like 150 per class win, all the way down to vet novice, two classes per bike maximum, kawis pay is the same but they only pay a handful of the rounds, all other brands pay maybe half that amount or less, for example bet novice or regular novice is maybe 50 per class win, all the payouts and schedules are on their websites

GrapeApe wrote:

You have to understand how contingency works. Suzuki can throw a huge contingency out there because they know there are only a couple zukes at any...

You have to understand how contingency works. Suzuki can throw a huge contingency out there because they know there are only a couple zukes at any given race. They pay out hardly anything. If KTM had the same contingency as Suzuki they would be bankrupt. They don't need contingency to sell bikes.

rongi#401 wrote:

2020 Suzuki contingency is head and shoulder above any other brand for amateur moto, I researched all brands programs extensively, Suzuki pays every single swap moto...

2020 Suzuki contingency is head and shoulder above any other brand for amateur moto, I researched all brands programs extensively, Suzuki pays every single swap moto round and it’s something like 150 per class win, all the way down to vet novice, two classes per bike maximum, kawis pay is the same but they only pay a handful of the rounds, all other brands pay maybe half that amount or less, for example bet novice or regular novice is maybe 50 per class win, all the payouts and schedules are on their websites

GrapeApe wrote:

You have to understand how contingency works. Suzuki can throw a huge contingency out there because they know there are only a couple zukes at any...

You have to understand how contingency works. Suzuki can throw a huge contingency out there because they know there are only a couple zukes at any given race. They pay out hardly anything. If KTM had the same contingency as Suzuki they would be bankrupt. They don't need contingency to sell bikes.

rongi#401 wrote:

True, but if Suzuki keeps the same contingency payout for 21, I’m guna buy a rmz450 leftover 2020, and yeah ktm doesn’t have to pay out...

True, but if Suzuki keeps the same contingency payout for 21, I’m guna buy a rmz450 leftover 2020, and yeah ktm doesn’t have to pay out as much because half the field is orange, they’d just be throwing money away. I have a pretty good grip on how it works, edit: also look at Barry Carsten and walker at LL this year, they cleaned up shop on contingency $, and I’m sure payout has something to do with wich brand they choose, if you can get a Yamaha and earn 1/4th of what you would earn on yellow, choice is pretty clear

hanzhongluboy wrote:

Are you Racing TSEC or TORCS

rongi#401 wrote:

2020 Suzuki contingency is head and shoulder above any other brand for amateur moto, I researched all brands programs extensively, Suzuki pays every single swap moto...

2020 Suzuki contingency is head and shoulder above any other brand for amateur moto, I researched all brands programs extensively, Suzuki pays every single swap moto round and it’s something like 150 per class win, all the way down to vet novice, two classes per bike maximum, kawis pay is the same but they only pay a handful of the rounds, all other brands pay maybe half that amount or less, for example bet novice or regular novice is maybe 50 per class win, all the payouts and schedules are on their websites

GrapeApe wrote:

You have to understand how contingency works. Suzuki can throw a huge contingency out there because they know there are only a couple zukes at any...

You have to understand how contingency works. Suzuki can throw a huge contingency out there because they know there are only a couple zukes at any given race. They pay out hardly anything. If KTM had the same contingency as Suzuki they would be bankrupt. They don't need contingency to sell bikes.

rongi#401 wrote:

True, but if Suzuki keeps the same contingency payout for 21, I’m guna buy a rmz450 leftover 2020, and yeah ktm doesn’t have to pay out...

True, but if Suzuki keeps the same contingency payout for 21, I’m guna buy a rmz450 leftover 2020, and yeah ktm doesn’t have to pay out as much because half the field is orange, they’d just be throwing money away. I have a pretty good grip on how it works, edit: also look at Barry Carsten and walker at LL this year, they cleaned up shop on contingency $, and I’m sure payout has something to do with wich brand they choose, if you can get a Yamaha and earn 1/4th of what you would earn on yellow, choice is pretty clear

GrapeApe wrote:

You have to understand how contingency works. Suzuki can throw a huge contingency out there because they know there are only a couple zukes at any...

You have to understand how contingency works. Suzuki can throw a huge contingency out there because they know there are only a couple zukes at any given race. They pay out hardly anything. If KTM had the same contingency as Suzuki they would be bankrupt. They don't need contingency to sell bikes.

rongi#401 wrote:

True, but if Suzuki keeps the same contingency payout for 21, I’m guna buy a rmz450 leftover 2020, and yeah ktm doesn’t have to pay out...

True, but if Suzuki keeps the same contingency payout for 21, I’m guna buy a rmz450 leftover 2020, and yeah ktm doesn’t have to pay out as much because half the field is orange, they’d just be throwing money away. I have a pretty good grip on how it works, edit: also look at Barry Carsten and walker at LL this year, they cleaned up shop on contingency $, and I’m sure payout has something to do with wich brand they choose, if you can get a Yamaha and earn 1/4th of what you would earn on yellow, choice is pretty clear

GalagaOnMYArm wrote:

How did Carston clean up. How many classes did he ride. Does Suzuki pay for more than one or two motos on the same bike?