thats why i mainly stick to trackdays. I can hobble around all day on old tires without a worry in the world. Racing is extremely fun and a great way to push your bounderies but the costs involved are just eye watering
Another fantastic look into racing clip. Love this format of stuff from the race weekend,I club raced for a few years & that cost enough,the level of financial commitment to just run a small team in bsb is crazy. A big shout out has to go to Gav at MSG Racing as he must put allot into it & the rest of the team for doing such a good job,for a relatively small team you are doing a fantastic job 👍
They are a great team, Gav and the boys have put a fantastic bike together! It’s surprising sometimes that even at club level the costs can be similar!
@Mike Abel,I thought I would give you congratulations for the video, blog, insights, and brilliant questions. It was really interesting, I didn't recognise the rider, but he looks dam fast , so yeah, keep up the great content 👍 👏 👌.
I know some talent cup teams who are charging more than the cost mentioned in this video. I'm sure you missed out a few costs too to be honest. Good video though. He would be a lot better off if he decided to jack racing in and fly the twin engine plane that was in the background. I've got into aviation instead. You can go places, it's much cheaper per hour than racing in a single engine and fun to do.
And with that maths my friend is the reason why some motorcyclists ride the roads like a track and break speed limits. So all the "go on a track and do it" comments don't factor the general cost for track riding
In Australia in the mid to late 80’s, a workmate got 3rd in one of the two Australian 125cc GP Championship race heats for the weekend. He took home $1500 and a brass/bronze trophy. Motorcycle racing was big here back then. Now, I can’t remember how long ago since anyone got paid beyond third place outright for the ROUND and that’s ONLY for superbike class, and it’s barely any more than my workmates got paid nearly forty years ago!!! 😵😢
@@richie7361just because someone’s dad paid for everything doesn’t mean they’re not grateful… your parents got the same 24 hours a day. should’ve worked harder.. and this is coming from someone who was never given anything growing up🤙🏻
@@JPG_Racing lol what a stupid comment you don't even know my parents and they could be very wealthy for all you know they just don't choose to piss it away on their kid that's never going to achieve anything in racing? Grow up mate ffs you don't have a clue. Bank.of mammy and daddy again. How pathetic. So because you never had anything would you like a medal or something? Lots of people have nothing don't think you are special 🤦♂️🤣🙄
Is the benefit of race fuel just to be able to run a higher compression in the engine without pre ignition, so it's how the engine is made not the fuel that causes extra power?
@@Andrew-ud3xl only reason it’s used at BSB )99 octane stuff) is to ensure standardisation & so it can be tested easily. Same power just three times more expensive!
How to make a small fortune in motor racing, start with a large fortune
An age old saying that is very true!
Great insight into racing, & costs.
Brilliant vid, nice to see behind the scenes and in the paddock
Thanks! More on the way this week!
thats why i mainly stick to trackdays. I can hobble around all day on old tires without a worry in the world. Racing is extremely fun and a great way to push your bounderies but the costs involved are just eye watering
This is a nice format for race reviews 👌
Great vid 👍🙏
Woah that’s a moment 😮
Omg I remember you going over the kerb lap 2 . I've watched that a few times after the race. You were lucky there. 😊
Another fantastic look into racing clip.
Love this format of stuff from the race weekend,I club raced for a few years & that cost enough,the level of financial commitment to just run a small team in bsb is crazy.
A big shout out has to go to Gav at MSG Racing as he must put allot into it & the rest of the team for doing such a good job,for a relatively small team you are doing a fantastic job 👍
They are a great team, Gav and the boys have put a fantastic bike together! It’s surprising sometimes that even at club level the costs can be similar!
Racing is life everything else is waiting
Quality vid Mikey. Your forgot to add in the cost of a fresh pair of pants after that moment over the curb in race 2!! 💩 😂
😂 that was one hell of a moment!
Enjoy your vlogs lads 👍Keep up the good work ✊️😃
No mention of insurance in that calculation.. do bikes not carry it. ? we did in cars.. typically circa £500 per race..
Doing the interview in front of a twin engine aircraft. Told me everything I need to know. 😂
@Mike Abel,I thought I would give you congratulations for the video, blog, insights, and brilliant questions. It was really interesting, I didn't recognise the rider, but he looks dam fast , so yeah, keep up the great content 👍 👏 👌.
Thanks Paul! He sure knows how to pedal a bike! I will keep the videos coming👍
@Mike_abel cool, what's the riders name? History ect,?
2003 I bought a zxr400 for £750 put in in a garden trailer and won my first race at Elvington. How times have changed
Auto 66?
Yes auto 66
you missed the team wages per round?
...and it's totally worth it.
Raising the bike 6mm at once? That’s a big geometry jump to make.
My dreams are shattered😂
I remember when bsb pirellis were 180 quid a pair. 80 for the fronts and 100 for the rears 😢. Sad times.
Class video! Could you do a video on getting a race license?
Love this, good doc series
Be good if somebody covered how much British Talent Cup costs 🤫
Thanks! Cost of talent cup, take out a few sets of tyres and you won’t be far off!
I know some talent cup teams who are charging more than the cost mentioned in this video. I'm sure you missed out a few costs too to be honest.
Good video though.
He would be a lot better off if he decided to jack racing in and fly the twin engine plane that was in the background. I've got into aviation instead. You can go places, it's much cheaper per hour than racing in a single engine and fun to do.
But you cant race a plane 😂 @@supaquickgpr
To counter these costs though, what prize money do teams receive and down to what position?
There is no prize money for any BSB class…
@@Mike_abel I didn't know that. I thought there would be some incentive. Like the starter money of the old days.
And with that maths my friend is the reason why some motorcyclists ride the roads like a track and break speed limits.
So all the "go on a track and do it" comments don't factor the general cost for track riding
Wages - (Mortgage & Food) = Cost of Racing.
Do the teams/riders get any prize money for winning a round or the championship.
None at all, No prize money on offer for any class! But don’t worry you do get a large plastic trophy👊
So the BSB winner doesn't get any prize money?
The curcuits and organisers fill their pockets. Nothing is given back to the Riders. Just pure greed imo.
@@skippyguy3most racing is like this, sadly it stops a lot of talent getting through
In Australia in the mid to late 80’s, a workmate got 3rd in one of the two Australian 125cc GP Championship race heats for the weekend. He took home $1500 and a brass/bronze trophy. Motorcycle racing was big here back then. Now, I can’t remember how long ago since anyone got paid beyond third place outright for the ROUND and that’s ONLY for superbike class, and it’s barely any more than my workmates got paid nearly forty years ago!!! 😵😢
I am shocked
RC car racing..... its the way to go. You can have a massive crash and get to work on monday.
5.55 minutes
So dad pays for everything? Sounds about right 🙄🙄
You should look into people’s story before making comments like this. There is a reason Joe said ‘used to’ at the start of this video…
@@Mike_abel so there was a money pit at one point? Just as a I thought and as you said. Thanks for confirming 🙄
@@richie7361just because someone’s dad paid for everything doesn’t mean they’re not grateful… your parents got the same 24 hours a day. should’ve worked harder.. and this is coming from someone who was never given anything growing up🤙🏻
@@JPG_Racing lol what a stupid comment you don't even know my parents and they could be very wealthy for all you know they just don't choose to piss it away on their kid that's never going to achieve anything in racing? Grow up mate ffs you don't have a clue. Bank.of mammy and daddy again. How pathetic. So because you never had anything would you like a medal or something? Lots of people have nothing don't think you are special 🤦♂️🤣🙄
did this guy say that race fuel is no better than pump fuel? clueless lol
99 octane race fuel used in all the smaller classes at BSB is the same octane as Tesco super unleaded.
@@patgreen6902 I've smelt vp race fuel. It's nothing like pump fuel. There's less ethanol in it
@@dougmcdougalson we use Ral 99 Octane race fuel every BSB meeting. No difference on the Dyno to 99 octane Unleaded pump fuel.
Is the benefit of race fuel just to be able to run a higher compression in the engine without pre ignition, so it's how the engine is made not the fuel that causes extra power?
@@Andrew-ud3xl only reason it’s used at BSB )99 octane stuff) is to ensure standardisation & so it can be tested easily. Same power just three times more expensive!
It’s so cheap to do motorsport your all clueless!