Biggles in Germany!

**Biggles08** · 16th November 2011, 10:34

Ok...so I have been given this opportunity to race in the German Hokenheim 1000km endurance race in April 2012. I have been invited to be one of two racers to race a BMW S1000RR at this event. I need to be able to present myself in Germany to compete.

Problem is my budget (and my sponsors budget) is over 100% as it is competing here in the New Zealand Tri-Series and National Championship. Sooooo.... I am putting it out there for suggestions on who might be in a financial position to assist in making this happen. Any ideas or contributions greatly received!

Its not often an opportunity like this comes about for an old fella like me so I would like to give it a good nudge at trying to raise the funds required to compete. I'm picking on initial thoughts, the cost will be approximately between $6k - $8k to make it happen.

post away....

**oneofsix** · 16th November 2011, 10:41

Originally Posted by Biggles08

Biggles in Germany.

I know but the irony of your title is just too good to miss, sorry. I suppose most who know the character Biggles would be forgiven for thinking it was originally British rather than German.

Wish you all the best with raising the dosh. Sorry I can't be helpful with that.

**Biggles08** · 16th November 2011, 10:47

Originally Posted by oneofsix

I know but the irony of your title is just too good to miss, sorry. I suppose most who know the character Biggles would be forgiven for thinking it was originally British rather than German.

Wish you all the best with raising the dosh. Sorry I can't be helpful with that.

Hopefully its a new edition to the series :-)

**Kiwi Graham:Me** · 16th November 2011, 10:53

Sweet talking the old bank manager or raping a credit card out of the question?
What have you got that you can sell?

Debt is a young racers friend mate, I think we will all have been there.......some longer ago than others mind

**Biggles08** · 16th November 2011, 10:57

Originally Posted by Kiwi Graham

Sweet talking the old bank manager or raping a credit card out of the question?
What have you got that you can sell?

Debt is a young racers friend mate, I think we will all have been there.......some longer ago than others mind

Ahem....I am currently in excess of my 100% spend! Both these avenues are exhausted my friend! I'll be selling my spare racebike following the Nationals so that would help...although the $$ should go to repaying some debts! ha!

**oneofsix** · 16th November 2011, 11:01

Originally Posted by Biggles08

Hopefully its a new edition to the series :-)

Look at that Biggles fly around those German Tracks

Have you thought about an approach to the European Multi-nationals that operate in NZ, like Siemens. Alcatel-Lucent etc. They might be interested in the pan Europe NZ angle and do sponsor sports.

**Biggles08** · 16th November 2011, 11:11

Originally Posted by oneofsix

Look at that Biggles fly around those German Tracks

Have you thought about an approach to the European Multi-nationals that operate in NZ, like Siemens. Alcatel-Lucent etc. They might be interested in the pan Europe NZ angle and do sponsor sports.

Yeah I have approached most corporates prior to this opportunity but to be honest most need to justify specific returns for $$$ up front. Hard to do that with a corporate in the motorcycling community as it stands today. Not impossible, just difficult. We are working on this avenue.

**onearmedbandit** · 16th November 2011, 11:17

Originally Posted by Kiwi Graham

Sweet talking the old bank manager or raping a credit card out of the question?
What have you got that you can sell?

Debt is a young racers friend mate, I think we will all have been there.......some longer ago than others mind

I think he said his budget and that of his sponsor is already over 100%. Maybe he could go rob a bank like that guy from the Toyota series did here a few years back.

**CHOPPA** · 16th November 2011, 11:22

Originally Posted by onearmedbandit

I think he said his budget and that of his sponsor is already over 100%. Maybe he could go rob a bank like that guy from the Toyota series did here a few years back.

I think that was an armoured car? Either way it very tempting!

**Ivan** · 16th November 2011, 11:26

have you considered pulling out of nationals and tri series if this event is what you want?

**CHOPPA** · 16th November 2011, 11:27

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crim...al-for-robbery

**steveyb** · 16th November 2011, 11:51

Hi Marcus.
I think I am with Ivan on this one. I know, heaven forbid.......

Unfortunately it is probably too late to get monies back etc on stuff already bought, but not doing the Tri-Series would at least save money.
Not doing Nats, at least Sth Is, is another story, but would probably leave you with that sort of budget.
Ultimately when a plan and budget are set and then another opportunity comes along most people need to drop something to take up the new thing rather than be able to do all of them.
Cheers
Steve

**Scouse** · 16th November 2011, 12:01

Originally Posted by Biggles08

Ok...so I have been given this opportunity to race in the German Hokenheim 1000km endurance race in April 2012. I have been invited to be one of two racers to race a BMW S1000RR at this event. I need to be able to present myself in Germany to compete.

Problem is my budget (and my sponsors budget) is over 100% as it is competing here in the New Zealand Tri-Series and National Championship. Sooooo.... I am putting it out there for suggestions on who might be in a financial position to assist in making this happen. Any ideas or contributions greatly received!

Its not often an opportunity like this comes about for an old fella like me so I would like to give it a good nudge at trying to raise the funds required to compete. I'm picking on initial thoughts, the cost will be approximately between $6k - $8k to make it happen.

post away....

ever thought of living within your means instead of asking others to pay your way for you

**Biggles08** · 16th November 2011, 12:01

Originally Posted by steveyb

Hi Marcus.
I think I am with Ivan on this one. I know, heaven forbid.......

Unfortunately it is probably too late to get monies back etc on stuff already bought, but not doing the Tri-Series would at least save money.
Not doing Nats, at least Sth Is, is another story, but would probably leave you with that sort of budget.
Ultimately when a plan and budget are set and then another opportunity comes along most people need to drop something to take up the new thing rather than be able to do all of them.
Cheers
Steve

That's all fine and good IF you didn't already have commitments to both those series and people supporting you for them. I will always look after my existing sponsors before any other event / championship is considered. Sponsors are hard to come by as it stands and if you go reneging on current commitments for some personal gain it tends to leave a bad taste in a sponsors mouth!

I will be doing the Tri-Series and the National championship as I have committed to many sponsors to do so.

Good idea tho and was worth mentioning.