Michael
PR Addict
I saw one of the best things I've seen posted by a privateer on social media this evening. Coming from Jesse Wentland on his Facebook page Jesse Wentland Racing. Naturally, I gave him a big thumbs up and a supportive response while urging him to reach out to other riders and get it to happen where a gate of less than 22 lines up.
"Sad to say, but I will not be competing in anymore Feld or MXSports organized events. Until these organizations decide to offer us racers what we deserve. Until a union is formed and every rider sticks together on the situation. Everyone complains about how unfair the pay outs are, how expensive it is for privateers, how jacked around you get in the sport, so many promises and false hopes. Its all risk and no reward with the sport for a majority of racers lined up on the gate. Im done feeding these people my money, blood, sweat and tears. Im done begging for opportunities with teams and sponsors. Ive felt that ive put in countless good races to get a chance/ try out ride with a factory team. No greater opportunities have come my way and the sport is not going to change overnight so I've decided to move on from professional racing for now. Love or hate what I have to say. Its the truth, and almost every privateer or small team rider will agree with me. Just a reminder to every racer We are the show we control the future of the sport. Without us on the line there is no show for 60,000 plus fans to watch. Why should some one else make money off us risking our lives."
"Sad to say, but I will not be competing in anymore Feld or MXSports organized events. Until these organizations decide to offer us racers what we deserve. Until a union is formed and every rider sticks together on the situation. Everyone complains about how unfair the pay outs are, how expensive it is for privateers, how jacked around you get in the sport, so many promises and false hopes. Its all risk and no reward with the sport for a majority of racers lined up on the gate. Im done feeding these people my money, blood, sweat and tears. Im done begging for opportunities with teams and sponsors. Ive felt that ive put in countless good races to get a chance/ try out ride with a factory team. No greater opportunities have come my way and the sport is not going to change overnight so I've decided to move on from professional racing for now. Love or hate what I have to say. Its the truth, and almost every privateer or small team rider will agree with me. Just a reminder to every racer We are the show we control the future of the sport. Without us on the line there is no show for 60,000 plus fans to watch. Why should some one else make money off us risking our lives."