What do racers get paid?

yeti · 25-Jan-2005, 16:13

In the week after Birdie (Monster Mob - Paul Bird) reputedly offered Shakey (Byrne) £800 thousand to ride in BSB, rumours are that Hodgson is getting £1.5 mill to ride the AMA.

What do other riders get paid? BSB, WSBK GP etc? Is there good money in it for them? I know that most of them get free helmets gloves etc, but what cash do they receive?

dickieducati · 25-Jan-2005, 16:21

dickie-desmodue racer............**** all!

Steve M · 25-Jan-2005, 16:23

JR didn't tell you then???

Apart from the lucky few at the very top, nowhere near enough.

[Edited on 25-1-2005 by STEVE M]

Jools · 25-Jan-2005, 16:26

Quote:

Originally posted by dickieducati
dickie-desmodue racer............ [Censored] all!

dickie-brand new 620ie Monster desmodue racer.......[Censored] all ????

[Edited on 25-1-2005 by Jools]

yeti · 25-Jan-2005, 16:45

Quote:

Originally posted by STEVE M
JR didn't tell you then???

He did, but I didn't believe him! Still maintains he's too poor to buy into our syndicate!

Steve M · 25-Jan-2005, 16:52

did he include his personal sponsorhip money and product endorsements etc?

John will be doing ok, but then again he is British champion and deserves everything he gets.

JPM · 25-Jan-2005, 17:34

Why do you think the likes of Mat Mladin never leaves AMA? not because he wouldn't relish the chance at racing the best in the world, but because he gets paid a stack, and the sponsorship deals etc in the US will be huge

Steve M · 25-Jan-2005, 17:37

very true

adam · 25-Jan-2005, 21:13

its quite shocking less than 50 grand, the risk factor is huge, goes to show how much those guys love racing.

Guido · 25-Jan-2005, 22:15

And goes to show how poorly MC racing is rated here in the UK yet it has what is reputedly the best domestic series in the world.

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25-Jan-2005, 16:21	#2
dickieducati Registered Forum User BSB Star Posts: 5,018 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Mood: the rain in spain falls mainly on me! dickie-desmodue racer............**** all! Reply

25-Jan-2005, 16:23	#3
Steve M Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,926 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: north staffs Mood: Sans moto JR didn't tell you then??? Apart from the lucky few at the very top, nowhere near enough. [Edited on 25-1-2005 by STEVE M] Reply

25-Jan-2005, 16:52	#6
Steve M Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,926 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: north staffs Mood: Sans moto did he include his personal sponsorhip money and product endorsements etc? John will be doing ok, but then again he is British champion and deserves everything he gets. Reply

25-Jan-2005, 17:34	#7
JPM Registered Forum User BSB Star Posts: 5,682 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: NW England Mood: Soon my pet, soon Why do you think the likes of Mat Mladin never leaves AMA? not because he wouldn't relish the chance at racing the best in the world, but because he gets paid a stack, and the sponsorship deals etc in the US will be huge Reply

25-Jan-2005, 17:37	#8
Steve M Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,926 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: north staffs Mood: Sans moto very true Reply

25-Jan-2005, 21:13	#9
adam Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,154 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Biggleswade, bedfordshire Mood: happy its quite shocking less than 50 grand, the risk factor is huge, goes to show how much those guys love racing. Reply

25-Jan-2005, 22:15	#10
Guido DSC Club Member Ducati Meccanica Bikes: '01 Ducati 748R and '04 Mille RSVR Posts: 2,665 Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Nr Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire Mood: Awaiting the arrival of the sun and the disappearance of the rain And goes to show how poorly MC racing is rated here in the UK yet it has what is reputedly the best domestic series in the world. Reply