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GoFundMe Fuel Charlie's Dream to Podium in Formula Pacific

IMO the more you can look and act pro, the more likely someone will give you $$. Pics of a clapped out R6 aren’t helping your chances of securing sponsorship.

I was one of the lucky amateur racers to secure $$ sponsorship starting in club racing. I had a full livery and posters. I did a sponsor plug during some riders meetings and on my moto podcast. I provided race photos for their marketing. They provided a branded EZ Up, banner, and table covers that I displayed constantly. I kept my pit clean and presentable. I referred people to their business regularly. In the beginning they only paid for entry fees. When I provided more exposure and a better experience for them in MotoAmerica, they paid for my tire bill. Providing services for a sponsor is a job. The more pro you can be at it, the more likely you are to get and keep sponsors.
 
wow yea i guess i could just race the R1, in novice F40 heavyweight. those...ahem, 2 or 3 guys, are running at best 2:02's. which is a parade lap on the R1 for me. never even thought of that. would get me a white plate in 2027, all i'd have to do was, well with 3 guys on grid in that class, all i'd have to do is FINISH the race. (top 3 in any novice class get a white plate next season). the R1 presents a lot better than the R6.... but talk about an absolutely no fun way to basically buy my white plate tho
 
yes, and that insight—that it’s more fun to be competitive in a club-racing class with a full grid—probably provides some perspective on the encouragement you may be getting from AFM racers to join the AFM and go racing …

there’s definitely maybe a large element of club-racing self-interest in such encouragement. :laughing :thumbup :ride
 
Lowering the ask isn't embarrassing, it's Corky adjusting the plan as he learns how the AFM classes actually work. That's just someone doing their homework in real time.

And let's keep the main thing the main thing: anyone who's actually ridden with him in A group knows the speed is real. The pitch needs tightening, sure, and the feedback in here from the folks who've raced and worked tech is worth listening to. But the riding was never the question. Root for the guy or offer real advice, both are useful. Let's leave it there.
 
SpeedyCorky said:
wow yea i guess i could just race the R1, in novice F40 heavyweight. those...ahem, 2 or 3 guys, are running at best 2:02's. which is a parade lap on the R1 for me. never even thought of that. would get me a white plate in 2027, all i'd have to do was, well with 3 guys on grid in that class, all i'd have to do is FINISH the race. (top 3 in any novice class get a white plate next season). the R1 presents a lot better than the R6.... but talk about an absolutely no fun way to basically buy my white plate tho
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You go good, Charlie. You'll have no issues getting into racing.

Race what you have. Those guys might be running 2:02's, but they also launch with the experts who are not. You might "buy" your way into a white plate, but you'll still have competition if you look outside the novice class. Don't stick to just the F40 class either. There are open classes you're eligible for that will have heavier attendance.
 
-436 knows what he's talking about.

-A 600 rider transitions to a 1K rider easier than a 400 rider.

-You will put the bike on the ground, especially if you're chasing time with a short leash on # of rounds raced.

-Tires are expensive, good gear is expensive and there are very few sponsors, if any, in club racing these days. Tire guys will cut you deals if you're lucky and friendly.

-FP is for the pickings. The grids have gotten small. Start crossing goals off: Win novice championship. Move to expert, win expert championship (600 or 1K). Move to FP. Don't think of racing a professional level race unless you're on the club podium regularly in the respective moto America CC class you'd go race, especially true with 600/ 1K classes. Otherwise you're wasting your time and other's money, IMO (if you get sponsored).

-Enjoy every moment. Racing can end suddenly and by weird circumstances.
 
does one need to win an expert championship before they are allowed to race FP ?
 
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