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Boogiman1981
| Posted on Thursday, May 10, 2012 - 10:31 am: |
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Thoughts on how we can get shawn rob me and teh 1190 to miller for the big M weekend? |
Xb1125r
| Posted on Friday, May 11, 2012 - 10:24 am: |
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I can't wait on this race |
Crusty
| Posted on Friday, May 11, 2012 - 11:00 am: |
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Thoughts on how we can get Shawn, Rob, me and the 1190 to miller for the big M weekend? What would it take? Do you need gas? Money? A truck? All of the above? |
Boogiman1981
| Posted on Friday, May 11, 2012 - 11:48 am: |
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not sure of all details at this point but yes most likely all of the above. personally i would need airfare out and back being that i'm in florida. |
Boogiman1981
| Posted on Friday, May 11, 2012 - 11:50 am: |
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I'm really excited with the progress the EBR bikes are all making. We've had a rough start but with Sonoma things seem to be turning the corner and i really don't want the team or the brand to lose any momentum. Plus I've never been to Utah |
Slaughter
| Posted on Friday, May 11, 2012 - 12:33 pm: |
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There ought to be a way... but as we know, Crotchrocket.TV racing program is a closely-run thing. It'd be good if you could be there - IF it can be pulled off. You're familiar with his machinery and could help straighten things out with all the lessons learned. Miller would be way cool. |
Deanh8
| Posted on Friday, May 11, 2012 - 12:38 pm: |
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I can get the time off work aswell... I would love to help out if we can make something happen. |
J2blue
| Posted on Friday, May 11, 2012 - 01:25 pm: |
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At this point Rob may be shy to ask for more support, but I am ready to donate some cash if a firm plan is made. |
Boogiman1981
| Posted on Friday, May 11, 2012 - 01:47 pm: |
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have to wait for his word on details on that specifically. started this thread to keep the ball rolling. it's been a very very rough start. we've made it to the tipping point let's not quit now. |
Boogiman1981
| Posted on Friday, May 11, 2012 - 03:44 pm: |
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One thing I know can/will help is for us to buy from his sponsors. Shorai batteries, nexx helmets both come to mind. I can tell you that both are outstanding products. I now wear a nexx carbon and it is nice! |
Firstbuell
| Posted on Friday, May 11, 2012 - 04:15 pm: |
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hey Dean, if Rob's team's departing SoCal, they'll likely be following I-15 thru Las Vegas to SLC - there's no way for you to merge into that particular route from Bay Area, you just drive East.....for 12-16 hrs, np! |
Stirz007
| Posted on Friday, May 11, 2012 - 08:46 pm: |
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Thoughts on how we can get Shawn, Rob, me and the 1190 to miller for the big M weekend? I got some space at mi casa, hot AND cold running water - I'm about an hour north of the track though.... |
Boogiman1981
| Posted on Friday, May 11, 2012 - 09:49 pm: |
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cool let's keep the ideas rolling. |
Slaughter
| Posted on Friday, May 11, 2012 - 09:54 pm: |
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It is SO FREAKING DIFFICULT. The first season is really just to build the resume/portfolio to present to potential sponsors for the next season. So far, publicity has only been among a small circle of friends. INDEED we need to support the sponsors. Got to talk to Shorai guys (been racing total loss with my Shorai for a year) and just also bought a NEXX carbon helmet for the racing... but we need to figure how best to get EXPOSURE and PUBLICITY. |
Boogiman1981
| Posted on Friday, May 11, 2012 - 09:57 pm: |
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those of us that post on other boards need to take Shawn and Rob and the sponsors to those boards. get the word out. if you can post a link to the team site then do. when you're at the site click through to the sponsors from there too. |
Slaughter
| Posted on Friday, May 11, 2012 - 10:08 pm: |
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Brice - what is the best-served airport in your area that'd go to SLC? |
Boogiman1981
| Posted on Friday, May 11, 2012 - 10:12 pm: |
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JAX is closest next would be MCO but that's nearly 3hrs away by car |
Slaughter
| Posted on Friday, May 11, 2012 - 10:14 pm: |
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JAX tickets look reasonable. Round trip Wed night to Mon AM (weekend stay over) look to be less than $600. There has GOTTA be a way to work this. |
Boogiman1981
| Posted on Friday, May 11, 2012 - 10:18 pm: |
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mco has better options to get me back for work on tuesday. i can't take time off but with the flight schedules available can make the races |
Boogiman1981
| Posted on Saturday, May 12, 2012 - 12:51 am: |
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There is and I know that Rob is doing his thing as well. |
Bigblock
| Posted on Saturday, May 12, 2012 - 04:20 am: |
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Certainly I'm in at laguna for sure if I'm needed, and if a way could be found to get me to Miller with you guys if you really could use me, I could certainly fit it in my schedule, and would love to. Ray |
Slaughter
| Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2012 - 04:03 pm: |
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This might sound harsh - but Rob need money to keep the fires lit and burning. With Brice, Dean, myself - and him and Shawn where needed, the pit will be at saturation level and it takes energy to direct people who need directing. Offers of help are way cool but looking at what often happens, asking for volunteer help is often like asking 9 women to have a baby in a month. I try to help but also try to throw as much $$$ at it as possible. Sponsor support is important. I made a POINT of buying the helmet FROM Steve Lim (NEXX) and making sure that he knew it was BECUSE of his sponsorship. I bought the Shorai directly from Shawn but took the time to talk TO the Shorai guys who came to the track. Sponsors still need EXPOSURE. Print, radio, TV. |
Boogiman1981
| Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2012 - 05:17 pm: |
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Absolutely correct. Take these sponsors all over the web make sure that when you talk face to face with people that you talk up the team and the sponsors. Make sure if you don't have contact info for them that you get it. Let's make sure our sponsors are getting their $'s worth... |
Rkc00
| Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2012 - 06:51 pm: |
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Any body that purchases a print of one of the photos in the gallery below in the next 5 days I will donate 50% of the money to Rob and Shawn's efforts to get to Miller. Go here to see the gallery: http://www.mjrphoto.net/Motorcycle-Events/A2012/Da ytona-2012-0316-1712-EBR/21996288_jpDdrd#!i=1754688032&k=6f37XcW I will cover the shipping cost to you. Michael |
Boogiman1981
| Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2012 - 07:53 pm: |
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Michael that's AWESOME thank you very much. some really good shots too!! |
Rkc00
| Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2012 - 08:36 pm: |
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Here is a 20x30 print I have on my wall.
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Rkc00
| Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2012 - 09:39 pm: |
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Added some of Shawn to the gallery on the 1125R |
Svh
| Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2012 - 09:58 pm: |
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What is the Paypal to assist? Sorry if I missed it in the past but I know people have asked and I don't recall the response. |
Prior
| Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2012 - 10:43 pm: |
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Mike, Awesome offer. I'll shoot you an email tomorrow. |
Rkc00
| Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2012 - 11:12 pm: |
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Thanks Alex |