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Bowers was on the PulpMX show 1.5 wks ago and mentioned that his Arenacross team is thinking about racing the last few rounds of SX. Bowers ran really well last year on a PC bike during the last few rounds even winning the final round at Las Vegas. I wonder if there is any chance Mitch will ask him to race the last few rounds for him again this year since AC is out. I think Mitch was down more than one rider on the East coast at this time last year, but I can't remember who was hurt and out. He still has two strong riders in the East division with Davalos and Bagget, so maybe he won't bother trying to fill AC's slot.
Here are his results from last year on the PC bike:
- 4th, round 13, Houston, TX
- 5th, round 14, Minneapolis, MN
- 1st, round 17, Las Vegas, NV
Here are his results from last year on the PC bike:
- 4th, round 13, Houston, TX
- 5th, round 14, Minneapolis, MN
- 1st, round 17, Las Vegas, NV
The Shop
As for Bowers, I think he's racing injured still. And when does the AX season end? Would the SX not interfere with the AX season?
But your statement shows ignorance. To make money you have to spend money and the debt that a college student has to pay is a small amount for the rewards he will get. Yes some can't find jobs but when you go to college for acting, art, music. etc. that is there fault.
Again do your research before you feed the youth of America that college is not a smart choice. I applaud Bowers for getting a degree and setting up the rest of his life after motocross.
Were you to dumb to get into a good school? Is that why you want to put others down?
the kid didn't grow up only racing arenacross. he grew up racing outdoor stuff at am. nationals, where he made his name by kicking majority of peoples asses. end of story. if the dude wants to race just AX and school, more power to him. thats a logical way to live life if you ask me.......
Pit Row
And there is not one person who isn't smart enough for college. It's a big business to funnel gov't student loans back to the colleges. They don't care about you. Most are open enrollment. colleges are popping up everywhere. Check your local JOB postings in the newspaper and there are more College ads than jobs.
Bowers won't be able to make the same amount of money he's making in Arenacross even if he has a Bachelor degree in the current work force. So for him to prove anything except he's the king of supercross is just stupid. Keep making that cash TyBo. Bag the college degree and open up a business. There aren't many livable wage jobs out there like there were in the past.
Others go to school and find a healthy balance between partying and studying, learn social and leadership skills, and graduate with confidence, experience and knowledge to start a career. They will start in a better position and at a higher pay grade than if they just had a high school diploma.
In short, there is no hard and fast rule that says college is worth it or not worth it. It's up to the individual. Bowers seems pretty determined to succeed in life, so I'm guessing college will be a good choice for him.
Funny-thing about Bowers, he seems to make wise & well informed decisions.
When you want to open that business make sure to work with accountants, lawyers, bank managers, engineers, CFOs, CEOs, COOs, that do not have degrees.
I am sure the person who designed the bike you ride, helmet you wear and fuel you put in the tank do not have college degrees.
College only proves that you have an interest in learning and following directions - it does not equate to big bucks for most of the population. Some graduates make it to the big bucks but they usually have connections and a few have drive. Yes there is lots of good that comes from an education but you need motivation to make it work for you!!!
TB getting educated is awesome and yes he should be applauded. Racing 4 months and focusing on new challenges in the off season is thoughtful planning. As someone else said - he needs or will start his own business and use his natural drive to be very successful.
For the majority of the population tech or trade schools and some continued education is better than paying the system for an education that takes years to payoff!!!
JMHO
Tim
Not everyone is cut out to own a business, whats the old saying, for every business that makes it how many fail?
Imo, many kids at 18 have no idea what they want to do, so some are pushed into college and don't make the most of it. If you are focused and have a plan on what you want to do, college is a great tool for many.
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