Originally Posted by
Homebrew01
I knew a guy back in the day that started racing as a master, upgraded to a 2 quickly and went over to Austria with a teammate and they got 1-2 at Masters Worlds road race.
Started racing at 45. Went from 5-2 in a season. I got my 1 at 47. Had offers to ride with several 1/2 teams. Figured those slots might be better filled with kids who might turn into something other than old.
Originally Posted by
botto
true, but a domestic contract pays what? about what a burger flipper at micket d's makes?
Bobby J. lived out of his car for a year.
When I did the pro Moto GP thing I lived hand to mouth for a lot of years. Never got the factory ride, never made the "big Show" in Europe. Could have spent that time getting a degree, instead all I have is a diploma from a lousy high school.
Never regretted it for a second.
I learned more doing that than I ever did in the 6 months I went to JC. Money's just an opportunity tool, it's not a life.
You're talking like a responsible parent (shudder).
Is...this...the...end...of....
Botto?
