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ben.lamay
Edited Date/Time 3/6/2015 8:06pm
Hey everyone I just wanted to write briefly of what I got going on. As most of you have known Im no longer with my old team, i didn't have a bike after everything went down so I borrowed a last years bike from a friend and got it ready to race in about 2 days, I didn't have much expectations going into dallas other than to just get out and race. So as of now I don't have any plans to race anymore supercross races this year cause I don't have anything setup, bike-travel-mechanic-parts etc. If something comes together i am more than ready to get and battle, I'm working on getting a plan for the rest of the year and what holds for me since im starting from scratch. Wanna say a big thanks to everyone who still supports me.
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RbR 2/16/2015 7:49am
2/16/2015 7:49am
Ben, you are an incredible talent and I hope you are able to find the right deal to keep you racing.
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Markee 2/16/2015 7:51am
2/16/2015 7:51am
Right on. What ever you do, don't ever let anyone take the joy of riding and racing from you.
neverwasfastenuf 2/16/2015 7:52am
2/16/2015 7:52am
Damn, tough turn of events for you, hate to hear that. Hopefully something will come together for you. Good luck in all you do.
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gsxrcr28 2/16/2015 7:55am
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Markee wrote:
Right on. What ever you do, don't ever let anyone take the joy of riding and racing from you.
X2

Good luck with everything, and I hope to see you racing soon.

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disbanded 2/16/2015 7:57am
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We're pulling for you! Good luck!
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Scrubadub 2/16/2015 7:58am
2/16/2015 7:58am
Hey, Ben, Big fan of yours ever since watching you and Jake Canada battle at the Spokane airway heights privateer supercross a few years back. Be patient and a spot will open up somewhere due to injury. You know all to well how this sport is. If you are in the area next summer and want to make some easy money at the MillpondMX Arena Cross PM me. Best of luck to ya man.
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JM485 2/16/2015 8:01am
2/16/2015 8:01am
It was pretty awesome to see you out there battling even after losing your ride, I hope you can get something going for outdoors. You have a lot of fans here that want to see you out there, I really hope something works out.
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7eleven 2/16/2015 8:21am
2/16/2015 8:21am
Ben,
Try this route... Get on the phone to local Atlanta dealers, let them know you need a bike for the 2 Atlanta Supercrosses. I'm sure someone can put a package together and keep you racing for the next couple week.
You've gotta sell yourself, man! Local dealers would love to help a guy of your caliber get into the mains!
Every day counts, so don't waste time thinking about anything else. Find a bike, keep racing, doors will open.
-Austin
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Madmax31 2/16/2015 8:26am
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7eleven wrote:
Ben, Try this route... Get on the phone to local Atlanta dealers, let them know you need a bike for the 2 Atlanta Supercrosses. I'm sure...
Ben,
Try this route... Get on the phone to local Atlanta dealers, let them know you need a bike for the 2 Atlanta Supercrosses. I'm sure someone can put a package together and keep you racing for the next couple week.
You've gotta sell yourself, man! Local dealers would love to help a guy of your caliber get into the mains!
Every day counts, so don't waste time thinking about anything else. Find a bike, keep racing, doors will open.
-Austin
Dealers in Ata must be in a much different economic situation. Dealers around here can barely keep their doors open, much less pay someone to ride.
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slipdog 2/16/2015 8:38am
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7eleven wrote:
Ben, Try this route... Get on the phone to local Atlanta dealers, let them know you need a bike for the 2 Atlanta Supercrosses. I'm sure...
Ben,
Try this route... Get on the phone to local Atlanta dealers, let them know you need a bike for the 2 Atlanta Supercrosses. I'm sure someone can put a package together and keep you racing for the next couple week.
You've gotta sell yourself, man! Local dealers would love to help a guy of your caliber get into the mains!
Every day counts, so don't waste time thinking about anything else. Find a bike, keep racing, doors will open.
-Austin
^^Austin knows how it works.

Not only could you get a local dealer to loan you a bike, but they may also have a local customer that would loan you a bike. That customer, or one of the shop employees, may also be willing to be your wrench for the night for nothing more than to have the experience.

One year my shop called and asked if I'd loan my spare bike to Eddie Warren to race Australian AX they were putting on at Arco Arena in Sacramento. His mechanic from Australia flew in a day early and put Eddies works pipe, cylinder and his bars and suspension on my bike and Eddie won at least one of the mains that night. As a thank you, he left the cylinder and cone pipe when the swapped everything back after the race.
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moto726 2/16/2015 8:48am
2/16/2015 8:48am
Hey if you make it to Atlanta I would offer my mechanic ability to you for free for both rounds...keep your head up man, get back out there soon!
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ben.lamay wrote:
Hey everyone I just wanted to write briefly of what I got going on. As most of you have known Im no longer with my old...
Hey everyone I just wanted to write briefly of what I got going on. As most of you have known Im no longer with my old team, i didn't have a bike after everything went down so I borrowed a last years bike from a friend and got it ready to race in about 2 days, I didn't have much expectations going into dallas other than to just get out and race. So as of now I don't have any plans to race anymore supercross races this year cause I don't have anything setup, bike-travel-mechanic-parts etc. If something comes together i am more than ready to get and battle, I'm working on getting a plan for the rest of the year and what holds for me since im starting from scratch. Wanna say a big thanks to everyone who still supports me.
You looked damn good out there on a borrowed bike! Best of luck.
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Team Ideal 2/16/2015 9:23am
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Good luck Ben, hope everything works out for you.
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Olson 2/16/2015 9:32am
2/16/2015 9:32am
Keep training. Something will turn up. You deserve to be out there racing.
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MCR 2/16/2015 10:35am
2/16/2015 10:35am
Keep youre head up Ben!! Best Wishes!!
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bd 2/16/2015 10:59am
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Ben..... rooting for you! Keep living your purpose. You are an amazing talent.
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Flex 2/16/2015 11:06am
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Bummer, i hope everything works out and you will be out there for some more supercross races!!!

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ktm300hater 2/16/2015 11:35am
2/16/2015 11:35am
I'm in Texas in Stephenville. I have a small repair shop. I don't have a bike to give but I'll give you some tires and a little cash if that helps. Give me a call if your interested. 2549185323
Moens_Andy 2/16/2015 11:36am
2/16/2015 11:36am
get on the phone with Roger and ask for a fill in for Wilson go to the shop and get on your knees and kiss his feet iff you have too. Roger always like's the straight up guys you just have to ask in person.

PS i'm not joking if you don't ask yowl never know
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nytsmaC 2/16/2015 12:23pm
2/16/2015 12:23pm
Ben, have you considered looking into racing in Canada this summer? Guys like Teddy Maier and Bobby K have done quite well up here, full time positions on top teams. I don't know what the paycheque is like but I assume it's good or they wouldn't keep coming back.
dazzlindino 2/16/2015 12:42pm
2/16/2015 12:42pm
Try Chip Munn.....
jeff.cohen.923 2/16/2015 1:33pm
2/16/2015 1:33pm
Try giving Doug jackson from Woodstock Ktm a call. There rock rivers local competition and they run a arenacross team.
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zippy895 2/16/2015 2:15pm
2/16/2015 2:15pm
RIVA YAMAHA.Tell them your situation.
1-800-241-4544
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tomm55x 2/16/2015 2:38pm
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Good luck in the future Ben, it's not going to be the same without the Alaskan Assassin out there!!
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jamma10 2/16/2015 2:53pm
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If you can't find anything in the US it could be worth asking Route77energy MVRD Honda if they would consider taking you on as a replacement for Mattis Karro who will be out for a few months? Long shot but you've got experience of racing over here already.
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GuyB 2/16/2015 3:14pm
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Moens_Andy wrote:
get on the phone with Roger and ask for a fill in for Wilson go to the shop and get on your knees and kiss his...
get on the phone with Roger and ask for a fill in for Wilson go to the shop and get on your knees and kiss his feet iff you have too. Roger always like's the straight up guys you just have to ask in person.

PS i'm not joking if you don't ask yowl never know
Talking with Roger earlier this year, they're not planning on doing a replacement.
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ktm300hater 2/16/2015 4:16pm
2/16/2015 4:16pm
As was said earlier call Chip Munn I told him you were needing some bikes. He has 2 Husky 450's for you. 8888507437

If anyone has Bens number call him and give him this info, thanks
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mx836 2/16/2015 4:21pm
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ktm300hater wrote:
As was said earlier call Chip Munn I told him you were needing some bikes. He has 2 Husky 450's for you. 8888507437 If anyone has...
As was said earlier call Chip Munn I told him you were needing some bikes. He has 2 Husky 450's for you. 8888507437

If anyone has Bens number call him and give him this info, thanks
Well, that's pretty bad ass!!!
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Preston412 2/16/2015 5:00pm
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ben.lamay wrote:
Hey everyone I just wanted to write briefly of what I got going on. As most of you have known Im no longer with my old...
Hey everyone I just wanted to write briefly of what I got going on. As most of you have known Im no longer with my old team, i didn't have a bike after everything went down so I borrowed a last years bike from a friend and got it ready to race in about 2 days, I didn't have much expectations going into dallas other than to just get out and race. So as of now I don't have any plans to race anymore supercross races this year cause I don't have anything setup, bike-travel-mechanic-parts etc. If something comes together i am more than ready to get and battle, I'm working on getting a plan for the rest of the year and what holds for me since im starting from scratch. Wanna say a big thanks to everyone who still supports me.
I can help you for Daytona, if interested PM me. If any members know him, let him know. Thanks

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