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2/11/2013 4:31pm
2/11/2013 4:31pm
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2/12/2013 6:45pm
JW's comment on RV champion " Rich kids don't make it, there just not tough enough"
Is this true? Are they any rich kids in the main event?
Is this true? Are they any rich kids in the main event?
The Shop
It was a comment by Jake Weimer on Ryan Villopoto Champion documentary. Jake said some funny stuff
I heard a Hannah interview lately stating pretty much the same thing as Weimer says
I think it comes down to talent and determination. Some are well-off and not talented/determined enough to make it. Some have lots of money, which helps their natural ability by providing the best equipment/environment. Then some have raw talent and determination and work their way up. Some put it all on the line and have no choice but to make something of it.
I Honestly cant thimk of a single champion that came from a wealthy family. A.lot of wealthy kids rolling around 10-15 though.
TM
Pit Row
we should forward this on to Matthes as a moto trivia question....
...I'll bet some euro champs came from wealth , the average family in europe could barely afford the gas money traveling around so much.
There are hyper competitive wealthy kids as well as hyper competitive poor kids. And lazy for both as well. People who end up achieving do so because of the way they are wired. In every sport.
"Poor" is a relative term as well. Anyone who can afford to get into bikes and get to enough races to establish themselves is hardly poor in real world terms, even if they don"t have a financial safety net if they fail. There are a lot more young people who lose the chance to ever see a dirt bike because they lack money than find their way to success because they are motivated. MX has some pretty steep economic barriers to entry for someone who is truly poor.
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