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Title: Michelin Riders-Read this
Post by: Jack_Brock on May 01, 2007, 12:14:32 PM
I was browsing the other boards and found a post on cmraracing.com from David Hirsch who is the Michelin guy in Texas.  He indicated that you have to register online with Michelin to get paid.  I'm not sure if this applies to CCS, but I would think it would.  I went ahead and registered, and would suggest you look into it.  Here is the link to the registration:
http://xbux.com/michelin/
Title: Re: Michelin Riders(Mods, can we get a sticky on this?)
Post by: funsizeracing on May 01, 2007, 01:32:32 PM
If I got a card in the mail for 07 does that mean I'm registered?
Title: Re: Michelin Riders(Mods, can we get a sticky on this?)
Post by: Jack_Brock on May 01, 2007, 01:39:42 PM
If you click on rules on that site, it list this:

Competitors will be issued an AMA Pro Bonus Awards Visa Debit card from XBux. This card will be updated electronically after each win regardless of series. The AMA Pro Bonus Awards Visa Debit card from XBux can be used at any ATM or merchant that accepts VISA

Contingency will be paid via XBux.com to the AMA Pro Bonus Awards Visa Debit card

To me, it sounds like they have exercised their right to change to the terms and conditions of the program, so I'd say register.

Title: Re: Michelin Riders(Mods, can we get a sticky on this?)
Post by: MELK-MAN on May 01, 2007, 04:45:28 PM
you have to register every year as well.. the old cards are out, and you now get a Visa debit card. You can check the balance online rather than have to insert the card in a card reader like the old ones..
Title: Re: Michelin Riders(Mods, can we get a sticky on this?)
Post by: Eric Kelcher on May 01, 2007, 05:43:06 PM
I was informed of the change but you cannot get cash out on the CCS race issued card that is only for AMA event contingency.

My understanding was only the Michelin form needed to be turned in once a year but just in case go ahead and register it will most likely speed up getting you in the sysytem.

Becka sounds like she received a 07 card anyone else? Greg?
Title: Re: Michelin Riders(Mods, can we get a sticky on this?)
Post by: EM JAY on May 01, 2007, 06:00:26 PM
 I received my card and used it at Topeka.  I haven't done any regestering (or winning of contingency) yet....
Title: Re: Michelin Riders(Mods, can we get a sticky on this?)
Post by: Sobottka on May 01, 2007, 08:27:22 PM
got credit on my 06 card last month   ?
Title: Re: Michelin Riders(Mods, can we get a sticky on this?)
Post by: funsizeracing on May 01, 2007, 09:55:57 PM
Quote from: EM JAY on May 01, 2007, 06:00:26 PM
I received my card and used it at Topeka.  I haven't done any regestering (or winning of contingency) yet....

How did you use an 07 card if you haven't won any contingency yet?  This contingency stuff confuses me!
Title: Re: Michelin Riders(Mods, can we get a sticky on this?)
Post by: EM JAY on May 01, 2007, 11:15:50 PM
Quote from: funsizeracing on May 01, 2007, 09:55:57 PM
How did you use an 07 card if you haven't won any contingency yet?  This contingency stuff confuses me!
I'm just cool like that.  LOL!   I believe it was a roll over from 06.  Call and see what you have credited on your card. 
Title: Re: Michelin Riders(Mods, can we get a sticky on this?)
Post by: howlieboy on May 02, 2007, 12:14:21 AM
Ok, I'm really confused.....  I received my Michelin card and went to www.swiftgift.com and everything seems fine.... Then I go to the Xbux website and it's Michelin, but makes no reference to swiftgift.com????

I still have a balance from last year and my new Michelin Visa Debit card doesn't expire until 05/08, so I would think I'm good?  If anyone figures it out, please let us all know.

Thanks,
kurt
www.d2ycles.com
www.caferacerinc.com
Title: Re: Michelin Riders(Mods, can we get a sticky on this?)
Post by: cbr-racer on May 02, 2007, 01:20:10 AM
I registered, said I would get an e:mail  :blahblah:
I don't know :rollseyes:
Title: Re: Michelin Riders(Mods, can we get a sticky on this?)
Post by: 251am on May 02, 2007, 12:09:10 PM
Quote from: Eric Kelcher on May 01, 2007, 05:43:06 PM
Becka sounds like she received a 07 card anyone else? Greg?


Yup, I got one. Can't say if it is an old parallel program or the same thing, but I guess registering is now mandatory anyway? I just bought from Tommy and filled put the contingency stuff at the track in the past...
Title: Re: Michelin Riders-Read this
Post by: cbr-racer on May 03, 2007, 02:45:07 AM
Not sure but I think that this is only if your signed up with this XBUX thing?
It's kind of like sponsorhouse but if you sign up they send you a visa when you get your first payout or something like that. They don't even list CCS races on their event list, and CCS is not on their promoters list. :jerkoff:

So do I still fill out the one time sheet from tech? How do all you Michelin riders get your cards?
I got my tires from a trackside vender filled out sponsorsheet gave it to tech every time and still nothing :banghead:  Not even a ( hey glad you use are tires, thanks  :lmao:

So what do I do?????
Title: Re: Michelin Riders-Read this
Post by: howlieboy on May 08, 2007, 12:08:19 AM
I just got in a letter today... Even if you received your Swiftgift card that has a balance on it for 2007 you still have to register online with XBUX.... 

Title: Re: Michelin Riders-Read this
Post by: r1owner on May 08, 2007, 01:12:41 AM
Hmmmm.... I registered tonight and still haven't received an email.  Did you get an email confirmation right away?
Title: Re: Michelin Riders-Read this
Post by: funsizeracing on May 08, 2007, 09:47:43 AM
Quote from: howlieboy on May 08, 2007, 12:08:19 AM
I just got in a letter today... Even if you received your Swiftgift card that has a balance on it for 2007 you still have to register online with XBUX.... 


I did the same, no email yet.  What do you do with the swiftgift card?  Do they send new xbux cards?
Title: Re: Michelin Riders-Read this
Post by: howlieboy on May 10, 2007, 12:22:42 AM
No email notification yet....   I suggest keeping a spreadsheet of your finishes to keep track and dot your I's and cross your T's on the forms.  In past years, Michelin has been very good.  I've no doubt they'll come through, but keep track just in case.

Title: Re: Michelin Riders-Read this
Post by: Eric Kelcher on May 10, 2007, 10:13:11 PM
Okay Xbux contacted me this week. There is a major change and you must register at Xbux (http://xbux.com/michelin/) with your name exactly as it appears on your license. Also you need to be sure Michelin is listed as a sponsor for you as there will be no gray area if you want Michelin contingency Michelin must be listed as a sponsor. From my understanding most of the process will be automated on the Michelin end of things and most likely it will be electronically transmitted to them.  All of this goes into effect June 1 with new cards being issued. I beleive that is for all races submitted after June 1 so all the Memorial Day weekend races will be on the new system. There will be a Visa card sent to each rider and it will be how you redeem money with the Michelin vendors. I believe they will be reloading the card once you have it in your hand as opposed to a new card for each payment.
Title: Re: Michelin Riders-Read this
Post by: extrakt0r on June 01, 2007, 03:35:10 PM
I finally got my confimation E-Mail today...But it doesn't show anything on it...I still do not have anything from races from HPT...
Title: Re: Michelin Riders-Read this
Post by: Sobottka on June 06, 2007, 09:05:40 PM
got my e-mail but also got credit on the swiftgift card today!!!!! looks like the swiftcard is still active :ahhh:
Title: Re: Michelin Riders-Read this
Post by: Jack_Brock on June 07, 2007, 08:26:17 AM
I just saw the money from Heartland Park on the swiftgift card.  I heard that any of the races through the end of May should be put on the swiftgift card, and anything after June 1 will be on Xbux.  So sounds like MAM may be on the SG card too. 
Title: Re: Michelin Riders-Read this
Post by: Eric Kelcher on June 07, 2007, 09:01:54 AM
Memorial Day weekend races were submitted to Xbux yesterday.
Title: Re: Michelin Riders-Read this
Post by: extrakt0r on June 07, 2007, 09:42:18 AM
Ok, what is this Swiftcard stuff?

HPT of this year was the 1st race ever that i got contengency at....
Title: Re: Michelin Riders-Read this
Post by: tstruyk on June 07, 2007, 10:21:08 AM
got my HPT $$ on my swiftcard as well!

Title: Re: Michelin Riders-Read this
Post by: Sobottka on June 07, 2007, 10:25:01 AM
last years contingency was paid on a swiftgift card, its a pre-paid visa :thumb:
Title: Re: Michelin Riders-Read this
Post by: extrakt0r on June 07, 2007, 11:05:40 AM
OK...So how do you get a swiftcard? Does it just come in the mail also?
Title: Re: Michelin Riders-Read this
Post by: Sobottka on June 07, 2007, 01:38:46 PM
thats how it worked last year... mine is only good through 7/07 so who knows about this years $ if you dont have one
Title: Re: Michelin Riders-Read this
Post by: Spooner on June 07, 2007, 01:39:09 PM
Yep I got paid on my swiftgift card but I don't think I got all the money from that weekend....?  Did you guys get everything you won?
Title: Re: Michelin Riders-Read this
Post by: tstruyk on June 07, 2007, 01:47:29 PM
yup, all there
Title: Re: Michelin Riders-Read this
Post by: Spooner on June 07, 2007, 01:48:04 PM
Crap, I think I got shafted $50.  Looks like I better make some phone calls!
Title: Re: Michelin Riders-Read this
Post by: Spooner on June 07, 2007, 01:49:06 PM
Doh!  Nevermind.  I didn't realize superbike wins were $150, not $200.. 

Hey Tim-how's the motor?
Title: Re: Michelin Riders-Read this
Post by: tstruyk on June 07, 2007, 04:29:09 PM
Needs a crank, rod, bearings, possibly an oil pump... its up in MN being worked on now.

definately spun a bearing.  MIGHT have it back for GIR. Should be at Road America.

I'll have a lil work done while its cracked... should bring up the MR a bit.
Title: Re: Michelin Riders-Read this
Post by: Spooner on June 29, 2007, 01:58:33 PM
Looks like Xbux is up and running!  Got my card yesterday and got notice of money in my account today. 
Title: Re: Michelin Riders-Read this
Post by: tstruyk on June 29, 2007, 02:00:40 PM
I havent seen shit on mine since Topeka...  :rollseyes:
Title: Re: Michelin Riders-Read this
Post by: gntbldr on July 05, 2007, 12:50:39 AM
kind of a ditto to the last two replies.
I've just got my card in the mail the other day and ,yup, no money on it.

is it possible that monies weren't issued to it that were won before the card was issued?
Title: Re: Michelin Riders-Read this
Post by: JBraun on July 05, 2007, 10:32:09 AM
I recieved all my Michelin money this season on the old card until Blackhawk June 9-10, rewards from that weekend showed up on my new card.
Title: Re: Michelin Riders-Read this
Post by: rogers1323 on July 05, 2007, 10:52:26 AM
My understanding was that the Xbus card was being used for any results starting June 1st.  I did, however, get the impression that the Memorial Day weekend races might be issued on the Xbus card.  I can't quite tell what's actually happening.
Title: Re: Michelin Riders-Read this
Post by: tstruyk on July 05, 2007, 04:01:25 PM
Quote from: gntbldr on July 05, 2007, 12:50:39 AM
kind of a ditto to the last two replies.


well mine was kinda tongue and cheek... I havent raced since topeka due to a motor issue.   :wah: