team applegate

[firefghtr]

i was going to race this year and try out for mike applegates adopt a racer program but he wants 1000 to join... wich may be pretty good but also pretty steep.. i also just bought this bike so i don't feel like recin the first summer i have it.. so maybe next year

[Ray-Ray]

$1000????? What is that for?? That's crazy!

[Kim-n-Dean]

i was going to race this year and try out for mike applegates adopt a racer program but he wants 1000 to join...

Sounds like you would be adopting them...

[Mista Black]

if you wanna pay the $1000 i'll happily race your bike for ya. agreed!! i'd find out what the $1000 is for before dropping it.

[Anonymous]

Well now I'm curious. I've heard of high-level club racers dropping coin to get a shot at the pros like that, but c'mon - this is entry level club stuff here. Most novices can barely afford case covers and a canopy to pit under, let alone a grand up front. How are they making it worthwhile?

[BigE]

I checked into that also. It's basically (to me) that they give you some private race lessons, you get to pit with them, a new paint job for your bike and advice/ access to help at the races. And maybe a discount on parts from Morse but I don't remember for sure on that.
You have to commit to going to all the races and have a new(er) bike.
Since I cannot afford going to all the races (not to mention the grand for the deal) and have a 10yr old race bike I didn't think we were ment for each other

But I guess if you figure the $ for a paint job and what private lessons cost it may be a good deal for the right person

[BlueDevil]

U dont need anyone at the club level that bad. Hell U can follow good racers around the track for free. Lost of lessons go for 150 or less. Shoot hit up Mark with Vanmar if U want some one on one. I think his lessions are about that and most people have great things to say about it.



Ill adopt ya for 500.00

[Lel]

I heard that mark schellinger is not doing lessons anymore this year, just for a couple people if that, anyone hear different?

lel

[Anonymous]

He's cutting way back. He'll still do them, but he won't just be at the track one or two days a week now. You'll need to set up an appointment with him for it.

[ebazyl]

Me, Hoopty and Spiderman will also adopt racers. There will be no financial fees, . However we will offer lessons in the following:
1. covering oil leaks with silicone
2. road-rashing tanks
3. becoming a human speed-bump
4. trail braking on cold tires
5. "Finish that beer! it is already second call"
6. and my personal favorite of crashing at every track in Colorado in 2004 (CDR is not a track)

[Hoopty]

Wait a minute.

[Mista Black]

hmmm i wonder which of those 6 you'd be the specialist on Hoop??

[Lel]

Me, Hoopty and Spiderman will also adopt racers. There will be no financial fees, . However we will offer lessons in the following:
1. covering oil leaks with silicone
2. road-rashing tanks
3. becoming a human speed-bump
4. trail braking on cold tires
5. "Finish that beer! it is already second call"
6. and my personal favorite of crashing at every track in Colorado in 2004 (CDR is not a track)

haha thats like the 'cover' of the magazine, the major articles; open up and you find a lot more articles inside that gene can teach LOL... but gotta admit a couple that are worth learning

[Hoopty]

2, 4, and 6.

[Anonymous]

My major was in #3, with a minor in #2.

[Mista Black]

LOL HAHAHA

[ebazyl]

Just 1,2,6.
6...Sucked

[Bueller]

I checked into this also, my inability to commit to all races and the age of my bike also precludes me. And $1k doesn't quite seem like an adoption either


APPLEGATE BROS. RACING “ADOPT-A-RACER” PROGRAM

COST: $1000.00

WHAT YOU GET:

ON RACE WEEKENDS:

ONE ON ONE INSTRUCTION
PIT SPACE SAT. AND SUN.
USE OF TOOLS AND PIT EQUIPMENT.
HELP WITH BIKE SET UP FOR SUNDAY.

ON OPEN PRACTICE DAYS:

ON TRACK INSTRUCTION.
TRACK MAPPING.
SPEED FUNDAMENTALS.
HELP WITH BIKE SETUP.

EQUIPMENT:

SELECTED RIDER WILL RECEIVE A PROFESSIONAL PAINT JOB ON RACEBIKE, SIMILAR TO APPLEGATE BROS RACING TEAM COLORS.
(MUST BE NEW OR LIKE NEW BODYWORK.)
RIDER WILL RECEIVE A PROFESSIONAL RACE RESUME, TO SEND TO POTENTIAL SPONSORS, BASED ON RESULTS AND PROGRESS OF THE ’05 SEASON.
RIDER WILL RECEIVE A RACING JOURNAL TO TRACK THE ’05 SEASON.

CANADATE REQUIREMENTS:

MUST HAVE A LATE MODEL RACEBIKE & GEAR
RIDER MUST COMMIT TO ALL TEN MRA RACE EVENTS.
BIKE MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.
RIDER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OWN TRANSPORTATION
TO AND FROM RACE EVENTS.
MUST SIGN A RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS FORM.
FINALIST TO BE SELECTED BY APPLEGATE BROS. RACING.

GOALS:

TAKE A RELATIVELY NEW ROAD RACER AND CLIMATIZE THEM TO RACING AT A HIGHER LEVEL. GAIN AN UNDERSTANDING OF ALL THE COMPONENTS THERIN.
PROVIDE ONGOING INSTRUCTION THROUGHOUT THE RACE SEASON.

[nileator01]

Hmm, well I guess somebody may think this service would be helpful.

Most of what they are offering is available to anyone willing to ask for it.
Pit space is free.
Advise from expert riders is free and most riders are very willing to guide people on and off the track.

Use of tools and equipment could be nice, but I have never had a problem lending anything to other racers or borrowing something from another racer.

Bike set up could be very helpful, I still need all the help I can get with that one.

I get the feeling the most your gonna get for it is a paint job and some advise, oh and a resume.

So if you are in need of these things and are not eligable to join this due to lack of $1000 or they don't want you, feel free to pit next to me, ask me for advise and tools and whatever, and I won't charge you anything. But be forewarned, I don't know what I'm doing!

[Deuce]

Well for a guy who's super new to the sport and doesn't know many people, starting racing can be super intimidating since you don't know your head from your asshole regarding even the simplest of things like pre registration, tech, and the rest of the basic stuff the rest of us take for granted. Hell I remember my first race day and I was so nervous about the most minor stuff I was ready to puke.. For a guy like that a grand would be money damn well spent. For the rest of us though it seems pretty steep. But thats only because we have a somewhat basic grasp on where to go and what to do. And if there is a question we don't know we know the right person to ask. In my case it was Alex, mechanic Dave and Bryce that first day.

So for the right person a grand is cheap to not feel like a moron and have a little peace of mind so all you have to worry about is actually getting there and riding.


Deuce

[firefghtr]

THANKS FOR ALL THE ADVICE GUYS AND GALS

[Bueller]

From what I gathered they were looking for someone with a little previous experiance and possibly some good showings. As stated they were looking to take the racer to the next level. Mike said they would be making "their choice" in March. Sounds to me that it is a program for someone who is totaly commited to doing well and would be a great boost. With the cost of racing $1k is not that much if you are going for it.

[firefghtr]

no he didnt care what my race level is, hes seen me ride and that was good enough

[Polar X]

Well as a newbie here, take this with a grain of salt.

This is no different than what they do in my field of work, its called BUYING a job. You pay them to get YOU the experience that someone else with contacts gets for free. It ain't good or bad, just how things go for those you don't have any contacts or just more money than patience.

From the sounds of this board, you guys are more than willing to help a newbie and I for will greatly appreciate any and all help, advise and whatever else you throw this way :P .