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How to become an umbrella girl..?!

PM Lucky Star. Christie really worked hard to achieve umbrella girl status and beyond, you also might check with 4theRiders and see if he has any hints.
Good Luck
 
I can get you that job, but I'll have to *love* you a couple of times. It's part of the job interview.


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Most umbrella girls are hired through modeling agencies, just like they would be for a photo shoot, etc. Start applying to agencies and indicate that you're interested in event work in addition to the usual photo and video advertising work.
 
Taking looks out of this and assuming you're qualified..

FIRST, I suggest you post a photo of yourself in an outfit (or two) that you think would be appropriate to "umbrella" in. You should be holding one of the big umbrellas that are typically used. If you don't have a proper moto brand umbrella, a golf umbrella would probably be sufficient for this part. The reason being, that if you aren't comfortable enough to post yourself on here in skimpy clothing, then you're wasting your time. Laguna will have 30,000+ attendees. Most will want pictures with you or will be whistling or yelling at you.

Keep in mind, BARF is a forum with over 10,000 users. Posting a photo of you sitting down with jeans and a flannel on isn't really going to provide the right mental image for whoever may be in the market for an umbrella girl. Think of your photo as your resume. It should be appropriate and relevant to the type of work you're trying to do.


SECOND, I know both people who have hired umbrella girls and a few umbrella girls from my GP travels, so I speak with a little bit of experience.

Those who hire umbrella girls, with pay, are typically the factory teams or better satellite teams. If you don't know who they are, you need to start learning who is factory and who isn't. The reason being, that if you get good at this, those teams might actually want you and will pay you. Plus, they aren't going to let some groupie umbrella for Rossi or Nicky. They want someone professional. They hire an agency.

Those who hire umbrella girls, without pay, typically are satellite teams or lesser quality riders. Their budgets are smaller and they get less fan fare. They're OK with an amateur. This means that you could start here. In my opinion, the best way to do this, would be to attend the races TWO days before the race day. For Laguna, that would be FRIDAY if the race is on SUNDAY. Then, go to each team and find out who is the team manager. Ask them if they have anyone holding their riders umbrella. Explain to them that you're looking to get in to it and it probably couldn't hurt for you to have a photo of yourself in the outfit you plan on wearing ready. Then if they want to use you, exchange numbers and you're in!

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My buddy used to race 250 grand prix, and his umbrella girl was usually some good looking local girl. Usually his team manager found them in a bar several days prior or something and asked them if they wanted to do it. His team actually had an outfit they provided her and an umbrella.

Keep in mind, many riders have a girlfriend or wife that will always hold their umbrella. So maybe do some homework and find out which ones are better candidates than others. Might save yourself some time.

Honestly, its easier than you think. Just gotta go to the races and ask around.

EDIT: I completely disagree that the "majority" of umbrella girls are models from agencies. Sure, the ones you see in front of a both or represent Monster Energy are. But I believe the majority are just random girls that have ties to the team or are spouses or something.
 
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You're already the ultimate umbrella girl! :twofinger

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mean dad said:
lol, mines road is a curvy section of asphalt that leaves livermore and wanders south, vaguely towards san jose. at a lonely intersection along the way sits a welcoming respite, a little burger and beer joint called the junction. the road changes to san antonio valley road for a bit, then becomes mt hamilton road, which heads over mt hamilton into san jose.
gp refers to grand prix, an elite level of professional racing. throwing a "gp" on the end of some local roads is a squid's way of lettin suckas know that he ain't no posah, he be runnin shit hard and fast, yo.
mines/mt hammy gp.

the route is a local favorite, and i would get mad style points for posing if i showed up with my own umbrella girl.
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Favorite for you, maybe. Mines is in the middle of nowhere. F**k that noise. :thumbdown

Ms. Poppins should try out for the Berryessa GP. Much closer to Fairfield and she can always pose @ Cordelia *$'s. :cool
 
my best friend used to be the managing director of umbrella girls USA, I hung out with those girls alot. and worked the tent at infineon a few times lol

you dont need to have been a model before, though it helps. but not required at all. for some a step into that world. PM me if you want mor einfo
 
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why not just take the msf, learn to ride, attend a few track schools, a few track days, enter AFM, and find a guy to be your umbrella boi instead...?

the BARF ladies take pride of being able to show the boys how to roll and even put them in their place..

other wimmenz rather make sammiches ...
 
MaryPoppins said:
Hellooo all, recently a lot of my girlfriends have been getting into the whole umbrella girl thing and I want in too!! ...except I like to try and figure things out on my own.. how would I go about getting into this?! Any information would be great, I live in the San Francisco Sacramento area..
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The following is mostly, sort of good advice, edited with corrections.

Happy Hornet said:
PM LuckyStar387. Kristi really worked hard to achieve umbrella girl status and beyond, you also might check with 4theRiders (Com3, but he's a leghumper too) and see if he has any hints.
Good Luck
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Oh yeah, and the obligatory:

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Mary

One of my ex GF's was an umbella girl when Moto GP came back to Laguna. She said her agent just asked if she wanted to do some motorcyle event. Not sure it you have an agent but seemed pretty simple a few years back. She didn't go through umbellagirls.com either.
 
Thanks SuperMike :thumbup
 
I would suggest that you could go to college, get a degree, join the peace corps and devote yourself to a worthwhile cause while shedding yourself of your need to be admired / adored.

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If you have already done these things, rock the umbrella.
 
Iv'e seen some umbrella girls at the races, some on my TV, and some pictures of them on the BARF. PM me?
 
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