Kiwi Biker Scholarship?

**LMFAO** · 11th May 2011, 09:44

There is a lot of Kiwibiker members, if we all got together and put $100 in it would go a long way toward offering a young rider a race bike and maybe some tyres to go pro light racing?
We could get the bike stickered up with the members names that put the $$ in.

What would you pick up a cheap ex250 for and get it on the track? $6000 entry fees + some tyres I think 10k would cover it. 100 members $100 each? All the person has to do is get the bike to the track and im sure plenty of the racers would offer a hand in that.

**superman** · 11th May 2011, 10:20

How good are they already? How many years have they ridden?

**LMFAO** · 11th May 2011, 10:31

Originally Posted by superman

How good are they already? How many years have they ridden?

I dont have anybody in mind but i would say they would need to be under 18 and have a backround of racing motor x or bucket racing

**superman** · 11th May 2011, 10:49

Originally Posted by LMFAO

I dont have anybody in mind but i would say they would need to be under 18 and have a backround of racing motor x or bucket racing

If you line up a good potential candidate I'd definitely chip in a hundy.

**Paul in NZ** · 11th May 2011, 12:18

People Sam and Andrew Croft up in Kapiti? History of family success and involvement in the Vic club, done very very well at the lower levels struggling to get a leg up to the next? Yeah - I'd kick in some $

**Hoon** · 11th May 2011, 13:01

Great idea. I've thrown $100 at an impressive aspiring rider before when he asked for support via the internet and I'd do it again.

But before contributing to a larger collective I would need a bit more reassurance as this has the potential to burn bridges and ruin it for others if not managed properly.

Everyone contributing (and even more that don't) will have their own ideas on who the money should go to. You'd need to form some transparent panel comprising of respected members of the racing community, stipulate some application criteria and have a solid selection process.

Another vulnerability is what happens if selected rider bombs out and quits the sport (i.e. worst case scenario). Accountability issues aside, would there then be another drive the following year to raise funds for the next recipient or is this a one off?

Sorry to ask such tricky questions right at the start but if you have a sound plan then they will come and is more likely to suceed than asking people to buy into an idea.

**wharfy** · 11th May 2011, 13:10

Originally Posted by Hoon

Great idea. I've thrown $100 at an impressive aspiring rider before when he asked for support via the internet and I'd do it again.

But before contributing to a larger collective I would need a bit more reassurance as this has the potential to burn bridges and ruin it for others if not managed properly.

Everyone contributing (and even more that don't) will have their own ideas on who the money should go to. You'd need to form some transparent panel comprising of respected members of the racing community, stipulate some application criteria and have a solid selection process.

Another vulnerability is what happens if selected rider bombs out and quits the sport (i.e. worst case scenario). Accountability issues aside, would there then be another drive the following year to raise funds for the next recipient or is this a one off?

Sorry to ask such tricky questions right at the start but if you have a sound plan then they will come and is more likely to suceed than asking people to buy into an idea.

Yes all valid questions.
The selection criteria would need to be fairly strict (and transparent) so that both donors (sponsors?) and rider know what is expected of them.

Perhaps putting some money towards one of the existing schoolarship programs would be more effective. (e.g. Vic Club )

**LMFAO** · 11th May 2011, 13:41

billy seems pretty pasionate about the young guys and he organises them bikes already so he would seem like a good choice to run the bike

**Crasherfromwayback** · 11th May 2011, 14:13

Originally Posted by LMFAO

billy seems pretty pasionate about the young guys and he organises them bikes already so he would seem like a good choice to run the bike

Best in the business for helping people

**Maha** · 11th May 2011, 14:45

Originally Posted by LMFAO

I dont have anybody in mind but i would say they would need to be under 18 and have a backround of racing motor x or bucket racing

Haven't really thought this through have you?
Need more than just an idea for me to hand over $100.
I ''donated'' $500 to a known bike racer a few years ago.
I even offered money to another racer once, it was declined.
Would I even bother again?..possibly but a years format would have to be produced.

**Katman** · 11th May 2011, 15:02

Originally Posted by Maha

Haven't really thought this through have you?

You're a serial poll stalker.

**Maha** · 11th May 2011, 15:03

Originally Posted by Katman

You're a serial poll stalker.

Better that than a poll stroker....

And you didnt even see that coming.

**LMFAO** · 11th May 2011, 16:02

Originally Posted by Maha

Haven't really thought this through have you?
Need more than just an idea for me to hand over $100.
I ''donated'' $500 to a known bike racer a few years ago.
I even offered money to another racer once, it was declined.
Would I even bother again?..possibly but a years format would have to be produced.

nope you right i havnt thought this out at all and this is far from a proposal. this is a pole to get a feel for the type of commitment people would be happy to shell out. if there are enough people are interested in putting donations forward then i will put some serious work into it and create a proposal and put it up here. you seem like the sorta person that would be hugely helpful and if the goal was 10k i dont think it would take much work

**rustys** · 11th May 2011, 17:47

Hope this is Ok if I put this on your thread, for some info.

The "Victoria Motorcycle Club" have just recently spent the last four months Documenting up a very good future program for young Riders,( see www.vicclub.co.nz for info on this.
We are working with Billy from acrfibreglass@actrix.co.nz and Steve from Moto Academy for the coaching side, steve@motoacademy.co.nz this is a complete package for young riders who want a start in racing.
The Scholarship has to fund itself, so the Scholarship Sub Committee are looking for help in this area, the "Vic Club" has heavily subsidised the packages available, to get the young ones going, so we are doing fundraising ourselves to support it in the way of a Future Quiz night, raffles at the Race Days, sausage sizzles, Sponsorships etc.
If there is anyone out there or "Kiwi Biker" is interested in putting something towards the Scholarship funding by some sort of Sponsorship etc, it would be greatfully recieved, see us on Race Day or contact scholarship@vicclub.co.nz
We have three Riders on board for this season.
Cheers Russell.

**Maha** · 11th May 2011, 18:25

Originally Posted by LMFAO

nope you right i havnt thought this out at all and this is far from a proposal. this is a pole to get a feel for the type of commitment people would be happy to shell out. if there are enough people are interested in putting donations forward then i will put some serious work into it and create a proposal and put it up here. you seem like the sorta person that would be hugely helpful and if the goal was 10k i dont think it would take much work

In that case, keep up the good work and all the best in your endeavour.