Dom Jones USA QUALIFY TIME

[CHOPPA]

I have heard its really expensive to get an AMA licence? The mx guys said like 10k or something stupid? What are the costs involved over and above the standard that we wouldnt really think of....

[wayne]

dom never was in top 5 at any nz national round.................... at this years racing

[CHOPPA]

dom never was in top 5 at any nz national round.................... at this years racing

Im sure i saw him near the pointy end in most races, from what i was told he was just doing it for a bit of a play and he was riding on diff tyres and a 600 that he wasnt used to.

It is cool that he is doing well in AMA though its an inspiration to other riders.

I think Shaun should put a thread up on what it would take for a rider to just go to america and do a round? Is it even possible to do it by yourself?

[scott411]

I have heard its really expensive to get an AMA licence? The mx guys said like 10k or something stupid? What are the costs involved over and above the standard that we wouldnt really think of....

the big cost is the medical insurance, not so much the racing liceince, you also have to get a sporting visa or a work permit so you can collect the prizemoney and contingency, it can be done,

[wayne]

mylaps is a great thing for times and results

[steveyb]

I sense a wee bit of the kiwi knocking machine in action here from wayne I have to say. Well, it seems that way.
In my opinion it is irelevant what Doms results are. He is over there, far away from home, mostly on his own (sure he will have built a retinue of mates by now) and living his dream.
I have done it myself, not in bike racing, but in my career of science, and there is no better feeling than to be living and working around the world.
9th, 15th, 20th, who cares?
1st would be awsome and everyone including him would be thrilled to see it, but what stories he will have to tell to his kids ay? (That is assuming any woman would be crazy enough to let him touch her!)
The suggestion above of a sort of manual of what is needed to be done from a technical viewpoint would be a very useful resource I am sure.
Goes to show that it can be done and that you don't need all the money in the world to get going, mostly just the decision to do it and then do it.
Good luck to him and anyone else that goes and has a go.
Now, when is that NZ Moto2 team getting formed. I am first in line to be a part of that!

[onearmedbandit]

Yeah, why the hating on Dom and what he's doing?

[Shaun]

Yeah, why the hating on Dom and what he's doing?

My Guess is, Wayne has some problem with either me or Dom, must be me though, Dom is to clean

[onearmedbandit]

Sad. Oh well I'll wait and see what Wayne has to say.

[Str8 Jacket]

Sad. Oh well I'll wait and see what Wayne has to say.

Who the fuck is Wayne anyway? Does he race can he even ride?

[Shaun]

I have heard its really expensive to get an AMA licence? The mx guys said like 10k or something stupid? What are the costs involved over and above the standard that we wouldnt really think of....

Here is a start to your questions dude

http://amaproracing.com/competition/index.cfm?cid=20458

# NB International License OK!!!


I am also having a race related budget, ie, testing, qualifing, and racing costing done for the SB CLASS and the Pro Daytona 600 class

Will post when finished.

[Ivan]

At least Dom is giving it a go he has got off his arse to get over there unlike a lot of people who demand and think they should get everything for free

Dom is a true sportsman!

[Billy]

Who the fuck is Wayne anyway? Does he race can he even ride?

WHAT????You dont know who wayne is,Hes a superstar, a real legend in his own lunchtime and when hes not sleeping with close family members or playing the banjo,Hes on KB rubbishing other peoples hard work and talent,JEEZ WAYNE what a winner.

Dom is a top bloke and a real kiwi battler who deserves a break,But will keep plugging away regardless,Good luck Dom,Keep at it

[Shaun]

WHAT????You dont know who wayne is,Hes a superstar, a real legend in his own lunchtime and when hes not sleeping with close family members or playing the banjo,Hes on KB rubbishing other peoples hard work and talent,JEEZ WAYNE what a winner.

Dom is a top bloke and a real kiwi battler who deserves a break,But will keep plugging away regardless,Good luck Dom,Keep at it

LMAO and spilt NO BEER

[SS90]

I sense a wee bit of the kiwi knocking machine in action here from wayne I have to say. Well, it seems that way.
In my opinion it is irelevant what Doms results are. He is over there, far away from home, mostly on his own (sure he will have built a retinue of mates by now) and living his dream.
I have done it myself, not in bike racing, but in my career of science, and there is no better feeling than to be living and working around the world.
9th, 15th, 20th, who cares?
1st would be awsome and everyone including him would be thrilled to see it, but what stories he will have to tell to his kids ay? (That is assuming any woman would be crazy enough to let him touch her!)
The suggestion above of a sort of manual of what is needed to be done from a technical viewpoint would be a very useful resource I am sure.
Goes to show that it can be done and that you don't need all the money in the world to get going, mostly just the decision to do it and then do it.
Good luck to him and anyone else that goes and has a go.
Now, when is that NZ Moto2 team getting formed. I am first in line to be a part of that!

I don't think there is too much of a "knocking machine" ( a terrible Kiwi trait) going on here Steve, just some reality.

I really would like too see Dominic come good in the series (just the fact he is there gives him credibility, as well as his supportive parents), I try to follow his achievements, and would really like too see him further up the field (I can remember his first National points race, you where there too actually).

I am not knocking him, far form it actually, Shaun pointed out that he is "doing everything himself", but that is nothing new for him, or 70% of the competitors at the IOM, or anywhere else for that matter.

Perhaps just a case of "tough love"