I'm wanting to go racing again

**Shaun** · 10th November 2012, 06:32

Originally Posted by Bert

Shaun; I'd just about pay money to see you out on the Motoacadamy IMD250.
Not taking anything away from the current (planed) test rider; but having a man with your reputation and experience surely would put Steve's project in the limelight.

Say's the man behind the scenes...

Thanks Bert, I see the potentuall combo as a massive win win, yea It may sound like Im blowing my own trumpet a bit, but marketing is marketing and my my past is still sellable, and as I will be doing the Isle of Man TT races again in 2013, the International exsposure for the Motoacademy machine will be huge.

**GSVR** · 10th November 2012, 06:36

Kim Dotcom would be a good guy to make contact with. With John Banks to refer you.

Seriously too as Dotcoms about the best bet in NZ.

**Shaun** · 10th November 2012, 07:08

Originally Posted by GSVR

Kim Dotcom would be a good guy to make contact with. With John Banks to refer you.

Seriously too as Dotcoms about the best bet in NZ.

Agreed! a Friend is having lunch with him next week

**nodrog:Me** · 10th November 2012, 07:16

Hey Shaun serious question, is there some sort of medical to pass before you can do the Isle of man?

**nodrog:Me** · 10th November 2012, 07:18

Originally Posted by Shaun

Agreed! a Friend is having lunch with him next week

Fuck I hope he isnt paying!

**Shaun** · 10th November 2012, 07:21

Originally Posted by nodrog

Hey Shaun serious question, is there some sort of medical to pass before you can do the Isle of man?

Not if you have not got and recent injuries that need checking. I was clared to race there again in 2009, but realised I still to f-ddd up in the head to do it

The only requirement is that you have done 6 race meetings in between March - March, to prove that you are not just a total part time racer, and also hold an International license

**Shaun** · 10th November 2012, 07:22

Originally Posted by nodrog

Fuck I hope he isnt paying!

haha, would be large

**Billy** · 10th November 2012, 08:31

Originally Posted by Shaun

Thanks Bert, I see the potentuall combo as a massive win win, yea It may sound like Im blowing my own trumpet a bit, but marketing is marketing and my my past is still sellable, and as I will be doing the Isle of Man TT races again in 2013, the International exsposure for the Motoacademy machine will be huge.

Err,

Wasn't it you that stated in the Formula 450 thread that MX engines were not designed for roadracing and that they would blow to pieces due to the extended over revving on the longer straights,In fact didn't you state you had been at a meeting where some had self destructed and caused other competitors to crash and isn't it true that the Moto academy machine runs a KTM MX engine ????

**sidecar bob** · 10th November 2012, 08:59

Nek minnit.

**Scouse** · 10th November 2012, 09:19

Originally Posted by Shaun

Motorcycle sponsorship manager wanted for the Isle of Man tt 2013

The Goal is to compete in the Twins class minimun!
I have a man contacting Ryan Farquar re the costs for one of his machines.

The person I am looking for would be required to deal with obtaining the required funds to do this proffessionally, I want no exscuses for not being competitive.

I will be doing the reqd 6 race meetings in N
ew Zealand before March 2013,how and when is a mystery to me at the moment, but if you want some thing bad enough there is a way to be found to achieve it.

The above is my start to this Goal!

WHAT DO I HAVE TO OFFER IN RETURN

A very marketable name
Proven riding abbillity
awsome test rider feed back

I DO NOT HAVE ANY MONEY TO PAY FOR MYSELF TO RACE IN NZ--- Just making that very clear from the start, not a cent!

I will only reply to positive posts, as I can only imagine what I have opened the door to here on KB hahahah

Who ever I may get to race for in New vZealand would be a personell naming sponsor on my leathers for the TT, giving major International exsposure.

Hi Shaun what is the salary for the Motorcycle sponsorship manager Position?

**cs363** · 10th November 2012, 10:30

**schrodingers cat** · 10th November 2012, 11:13

Shaun, the uncomfortable reality is that since you are the product, the best (and only) person to market you is you.

Can I suggest that you don't need a 'sponsorship manager'. What you need is a sales and marketting coach.

The sport is littered with well intentioned optimists who look from the outside and think the whole thing is awash in money. By giving them the role you are squandering time thinking they will be able to fire a silver bullet.

In terms of the corporate sponsorship model let me make comment on your OP. I'm not being a prick, I'm offering outside perspective.

WHAT DO I HAVE TO OFFER IN RETURN

A very marketable name To whom? Does Womans Weekly know who you are? I'm serious. Motorcycling in NZ is a minor niche sport. Seriously how many people know who you are?
Proven riding abbillity Terrific. Does that mean you're promising to win? And if you do, so what? Its about the journey, not the destination.
awsome test rider feed back I manufacture and sell widgets. How will your awesome test rider feed back benefit me?

Motorcycle sponsorship manager wanted for the Isle of Man tt 2013
The Goal is to compete in the Twins class minimun! Let me interpret. I want to ride IOM. I want someone else to pay. Me Me Me.

Right. Hopefully you've taken 6 deep breaths and are able to accept this as an alternate point of view and not a personal attack.
Now for the constructive bit.

The best support model for you to persue is that of the 'patron'.
Someone(s) who wants to live vicariously through your experience.
Or a group of like minded people who want to be part of an adventure.
They want to ride the highs and lows and be able to get together for beers for years afterwards talking about 'remember when?'

You've said you want to do it 'professionally'. Be careful. Because there is little room for your supporters in there.

Seeing a poster make comment that they have made a contribution in the past that went largely unrecognised rings alarm bells. The minnutes on the bike are yours. The hours off the bike are theirs.

**Shaun** · 10th November 2012, 11:39

Originally Posted by Billy

Err,

Wasn't it you that stated in the Formula 450 thread that MX engines were not designed for roadracing and that they would blow to pieces due to the extended over revving on the longer straights,In fact didn't you state you had been at a meeting where some had self destructed and caused other competitors to crash and isn't it true that the Moto academy machine runs a KTM MX engine ????

Sue was and sure did and whats ya point billy boy?

If I choose to use an engine that may go bang and put me down, that is my choice!!!

My point was to make sure every newb was well aware of what they were potentially dealing with

**Shaun** · 10th November 2012, 11:43

Originally Posted by schrodingers cat

Shaun, the uncomfortable reality is that since you are the product, the best (any only) person to market you is you.

Can I suggest that you don't need a 'sponsorship manager'. What you need is a sales and marketting coach.

The sport is littered with well intentioned optimists who look from the outside and think the whole thing is awash in money. By giving them the role you are squandering time thinking they will be able to fire a silver bullet.

In terms of the corporate sponsorship model let me make comment on your OP. I'm not being a prick, I'm offering outside perspective.

WHAT DO I HAVE TO OFFER IN RETURN

A very marketable name To whom? Does Womans Weekly know who you are? I'm serious. Motorcycling in NZ is a minor niche sport. Seriously how many people know who you are?
Proven riding abbillity Terrific. Does that mean you're promising to win? And if you do, so what? Its about the journey, not the destination.
awsome test rider feed back I manufacture and sell widgets. How will your awesome test rider feed back benefit me?

Motorcycle sponsorship manager wanted for the Isle of Man tt 2013
The Goal is to compete in the Twins class minimun! Let me interpret. I want to ride IOM. I want someone else to pay. Me Me Me.

Right. Hopefully you've taken 6 deep breaths and are able to accept this as an alternate point of view and not a personal attack.
Now for the constructive bit.

The best support model for you to persue is that of the 'patron'.
Someone(s) who wants to live vicariously through your experience.
Or a group of like minded people who want to be part of an adventure.
They want to ride the highs and lows and be able to get together for beers for years afterwards talking about 'remember when?'

You've said you want to do it 'professionally'. Be careful. Because there is little room for your supporters in there.

Seeing a poster make comment that they have made a contribution in the past that went largely unrecognised rings alarm bells. The minnutes on the bike are yours. The hours off the bike are theirs.

Sound logical fair comments mate, thanks for taking the time