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(As discussed in the "something's gotta change" thread: please keep the angst and politics over there, thanks)
There are plenty of riders out there that could use a little help.
You can help these guys by simply...asking. Literally, do ya know a Privateer? Ask him what he needs and/or how you can help. Yes, sometimes the answer is gonna be "I need a Ton of Money" ;but, in reality, a can of "Race-Gas"...a Tire...some gas money...be his Mechanic when he doesn't have one...etc. If you ask, he'll have an answer that most of you can fit into your own way of helping.
I know. I've done all of these things and it DOES WORK. You can and will make a difference.
Many of you ain't got much to give. I get it; but, the VAST majority of us can do "Something". Hell, I've even seen people "host" riders in their home during a race weekend or even between races while on the road.
Do ya have a few bucks & you'd like to make a difference? You can help a guy by getting him a Bike...and get creative.
Your guy rides a KX450F? Well, guess what: they're about $5-$5.5K right now for the '13!
It's the same as a '14...and it pays still.
Want to go Real Big? Help out with Travel (Help him book his stuff EARLY!, too. Waaaaay fewer $ that way). Travel is the SINGLE biggest expense for the Privateer.
I spent about $30K sending Jiri Dostal to all the 2008 SX's...and that's on-top of around $30K of his own. Note: That was 3 Bikes (2 he got thru a dealer-deal and 1 that I bought. You ALWAYS want YOUR bikes to be the "Race" Bike). We used our 42' Motorhome (F750 Fun Mover) for the West Coast "swing" and raced outta the Wart-Hog rig for the East. This also paid for the "ESPN" Races in San Diego and The X-Games: $60K...that's not nearly as much money has folks discuss else-where.
Going lighter? You can buy a can of race gas for $60-$130...obviously depends on which race-gas (I'm a VP Race Fuels guy. PERIOD) How about $50 to go in his Trucks gas tank?
A REALLY easy way: Pre-Paid Debit-Card.
Buy the guy Lunch...whatever.
Here's the thing: If you give this a try...?
You have..."Done Something".
A note: A certain "Coolant Manufacturer" in here has done more for too many privateers for me to count. He's helped me find good rides for Really FAST guys that needed a little help when they were down, too. A guy he knows get's hurt? This goof-ball manages to help raise thousands of $$$ (Tens of thousands, actually). I'm talkin' about Engine Ice Dave: One of the Very Few that we can call "Core" & it truly means something. If your in the South-East? He WILL know a guy that could use some help.
If we try, we WILL make a difference.
There are plenty of riders out there that could use a little help.
You can help these guys by simply...asking. Literally, do ya know a Privateer? Ask him what he needs and/or how you can help. Yes, sometimes the answer is gonna be "I need a Ton of Money" ;but, in reality, a can of "Race-Gas"...a Tire...some gas money...be his Mechanic when he doesn't have one...etc. If you ask, he'll have an answer that most of you can fit into your own way of helping.
I know. I've done all of these things and it DOES WORK. You can and will make a difference.
Many of you ain't got much to give. I get it; but, the VAST majority of us can do "Something". Hell, I've even seen people "host" riders in their home during a race weekend or even between races while on the road.
Do ya have a few bucks & you'd like to make a difference? You can help a guy by getting him a Bike...and get creative.
Your guy rides a KX450F? Well, guess what: they're about $5-$5.5K right now for the '13!
It's the same as a '14...and it pays still.
Want to go Real Big? Help out with Travel (Help him book his stuff EARLY!, too. Waaaaay fewer $ that way). Travel is the SINGLE biggest expense for the Privateer.
I spent about $30K sending Jiri Dostal to all the 2008 SX's...and that's on-top of around $30K of his own. Note: That was 3 Bikes (2 he got thru a dealer-deal and 1 that I bought. You ALWAYS want YOUR bikes to be the "Race" Bike). We used our 42' Motorhome (F750 Fun Mover) for the West Coast "swing" and raced outta the Wart-Hog rig for the East. This also paid for the "ESPN" Races in San Diego and The X-Games: $60K...that's not nearly as much money has folks discuss else-where.
Going lighter? You can buy a can of race gas for $60-$130...obviously depends on which race-gas (I'm a VP Race Fuels guy. PERIOD) How about $50 to go in his Trucks gas tank?
A REALLY easy way: Pre-Paid Debit-Card.
Buy the guy Lunch...whatever.
Here's the thing: If you give this a try...?
You have..."Done Something".
A note: A certain "Coolant Manufacturer" in here has done more for too many privateers for me to count. He's helped me find good rides for Really FAST guys that needed a little help when they were down, too. A guy he knows get's hurt? This goof-ball manages to help raise thousands of $$$ (Tens of thousands, actually). I'm talkin' about Engine Ice Dave: One of the Very Few that we can call "Core" & it truly means something. If your in the South-East? He WILL know a guy that could use some help.
If we try, we WILL make a difference.
Well done TG!!!
Haven't done it in recent years, but I just moved and got a spare room if it would help someone out.
S
Sondy, this is everyone...
To the Peanut Gallery...remember the little Blonde Hottie at Sign-Up at the Golden State Series...? Damn...we're talking "Huron"!
Nice Post, Lady. Your dad must be Proud...a TRUE MOTO Family.
The Shop
All very well put. $50 might be what keeps a guy at the races next week. Buy him a bike? That's your bike when he's done. It's not all gone. Good investments.
My next project is still up in the air. Anyone know anything about the Warthog Racing deal a few years back? I heard they gave out gas cards, entry fees and other help to privateers.
My idea for helping privateers is similar to WWR. Since I am still low on funds, my idea is to set up a crowdfund for many people who want to pitch in a few bucks. If we reach a certain funding goal, all the money would be divided to the top 5 or 10 privateers at each round of SX. I would think some paypal system would be most effective at distributing the funds.
Is that a good idea? Any thoughts or suggestions? Obviously the idea needs some more details worked out, but I just can't stand all these privateer help threads where nothing gets done. I feel like if there are people who are passionate about keeping the core of our sport racing, let's assemble, raise some money, and help some privateers keep racing.
I don't know ya TG, but you're good people!
Team Green I applaud you, those numbers are staggering! I can't even begin to think of even scratching that surface!
But;
Is there any way to implement a donation strategy at SX events? Or is Monster / Feld going to eliminate such a possibility?
An optional buck at the gate entrance (Monster girls taking donations
and if so, how in the world do you get it started. Such an idea needs to be started by DP or someone in a similiar position, right? Or is there another way?
End of story, lots of complaining going on but when it comes to action not much will happen because everyone just wants to bitch about why the other guy should do more.
Frankly, the best help I see to give them is advice to make sure they have a solid back up plan for life after moto. This sport chews them up and it isn't getting any better the direction it's now headed, imo..........................
Just want to give you kudos for what you do and have done for the sport. As Velocity said, you are very generous
to our sport.
Thank you
PS
I wish riders would pitch community colleges or universities or even trade schools as sponsors. And rather than asking for money to sponsor the school, have the school offer tuition. The demographic is spot on for the collges to want to pitch in.
Nobody here has any thoughts or persons they know that could at least look into the donation strategy at SX events?
Hey Gibby, where's you? You're at all the events, what say you?
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