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11/29/2013 7:49pm
11/29/2013 7:49pm
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12/2/2013 3:47pm
Met up with Tony Alessi at Gatorback after the day of racing concluded at the Mini O's as he wanted to mention about a new scholarship program that gives Pro riders an opportunity to race for MotoConcepts Racing with a full ride. Learn more about the program in the video below:
https://youtu.be/fw4_XZEan6s?feature=player_embedded
https://youtu.be/fw4_XZEan6s?feature=player_embedded
Nice gig for motoconcepts, but the social status part of the equation is dumb. They might as well give Jerry Robin the ride cause no one has been more creative than that kid to get to legit notoriety. Maybe the kids should run around with some "Believe the hype" T's? SMH
Hopefully the skill level heavily outweighs the social status.
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Most have spent years racing amateur races and countless hours at training facility's only to find out they have been fooled by an illusion of a so called factory ride.
Good on the smart top team on putting something together to help give one of these pro riders a shot at what sounds like a legitimate package of equipment travel and mechanic to do the sx tour and mm nationals.
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Some may not understand the social media status part of the equation, but don't under estimate that. That's a lot of extra exposure for motoconcepts, especially if the rider carries himself in the right way. It's a good idea. Good on them for thinking this up and offering it.
Their try-out criteria reminds me of the internship program we created at Wonder Warthog Racing back in 2005. We conducted rider try-outs at Competitive Edge that included interviews in which we rated the riders for their social skills and character. By giving weight to a rider's popularity in social media, MotoConcepts is simply acknowledging reality and evolving in a way that will give them maximum exposure for their efforts...more bang for their buck.
Best of luck to Mike, Tony, Mike and crew in 2014 and thanks for supporting our sport!
http://www.racerxonline.com/2013/05/24/man-vs-moto-featuring-derek-ande…
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Dude rips on an SX track and has more social media followers than Ryan Dungey
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