We're semi-professional now!

[GIXser]

A pro is generally one who is paid to do their work. I was a semi pro once lol, for the pittance it was worth. Mostly due to small population here in NZ.

I'd say anyone fairly heavily sponsored is a semi pro. Full professionalism is when you give up your day job.

The LG Team present an air of professionalism and I hope more can do the same to lift the sport as a whole.

cheers Deano,

[CHOPPA]

Mint im still a privateer 2. C u and ed in the grass

haha none of that smack talks comin from me! Told ya im gonna get drilled now!

What's the difference between a Privateer and a Professional? I didn't realise there were any 'real' professionals in NZ

Anywho, bloody great to see you guys doing so well for yourselves! I have to admit I am a little envious

Red, the manager of triple R is trying to put together a privateers cup that will basically be a championship within itself that will be from the sound of things quite rewarding!

A "privateer" is someone that doesnt have backing from the factory, you can be a fully professional racer but provided your not getting factory support then you will qualify. Id say if your riding a bike thats owned by the manufacturer that would make you "factory"

Now Craig dont just go out and buy your own bike because you want to win the B graders trophy! Mind you its probably better to do that then what sam got for 3rd in NZ!! A nice continental cup and some chain lube...

[DEATH_INC.]

Farkin hell, that's the shit! Good on you fulla's

[Frenchy]

Thats wicked news guys!! now are you going to get matching hairdos too?

[White trash]

Thats wicked news guys!! now are you going to get matching hairdos too?

Choppa's gotta grow some first. And with a cherub on the way, he'll be pulling it back out again soon

[Frenchy]

Choppa's gotta grow some first. And with a cherub on the way, he'll be pulling it back out again soon

True and to keep up with ed he'll need a new sponsor like Rodney Wayne sorry eddy i'm just upset i'm going gray

[cowpoos]

sorry eddy i'm just upset i'm going gray

Thought you be more upset at the rate its receding!!

[Frenchy]

Thought you be more upset at the rate its receding!!

at least i'm not hiding it with a pink hat!

[cowpoos]

at least i'm not hiding it with a pink hat!

ummm I have a full head of hair ya goof ball!!

so...new topic...you going to buy Choppas ZX10 ???

[Frenchy]

I don't think i'd be in a hurry to buy a 10 I'd buy a new yamaha if i was to buy something else.

[brads]

Sloan and i have been doing a fair bit of background work for LG and trying our damnest to get more exposure out there, (with limited time and money i might add) you folks have been the best in supporting our cause it really helps even logging onto the LG website and writing blogs and stuff ( big thank you to Shaun Harris) cos he wrote to LG, they were very impressed, they said no one has ever done this... so in short , We may have got the Sponsorship... but you guys made it work for us.. really !!!

Im also pleased to annouce.. we, the team..(Sloan,Jimmy and i) as of today have a factory backing us...
We are to take delivery of Bugden's and Strout's bikes in about 3 to four weeks in time for the winter series !!!
thsi along with an array of a heap of other goodies Suzuki have thrown in.. like spare "hot"engines and spare parts etc.
In short Suzuki liked what we represented and were prepared to back us and even though they are 07/08 bikes they will be highly competitive in the upcoming winter series and nationals....

So a big thank you to Suzuki... and cheers guys for your input !!

Shit I hope somehow there are more SBKs on the grid next year cos going on the numbers in this years champs there is only going to be 1 or 2 "privateers" in this new class now that you guys are "factory riders"

[brads]

haha none of that smack talks comin from me! Told ya im gonna get drilled now!



Red, the manager of triple R is trying to put together a privateers cup that will basically be a championship within itself that will be from the sound of things quite rewarding!

A "privateer" is someone that doesnt have backing from the factory, you can be a fully professional racer but provided your not getting factory support then you will qualify. Id say if your riding a bike thats owned by the manufacturer that would make you "factory"

Now Craig dont just go out and buy your own bike because you want to win the B graders trophy! Mind you its probably better to do that then what sam got for 3rd in NZ!! A nice continental cup and some chain lube...

B graders?? Bloody hell mate you have been a "FACTORY RIDER" for less than a week and already your talking down to us

[CHOPPA]

Just to clarify.... we are still privateers...

Privateer cup is up for grabs next year!

Try reading

[Leong]

WOW!! Congrats Eddy and Sloan... shows what can be done with a good business mind and a seriously talented rider!!

[CHOPPA]

B graders?? Bloody hell mate you have been a "FACTORY RIDER" for less than a week and already your talking down to us

Im actually talking about myself.... Red knows my exact deal with suzuki and we are def still gonna be in the privateer series. Do you think if you go and buy Craigs blade you will be a factory rider??