Team Bridgestone?? What the hold up?

[tstruyk]

wouldnt just one of you need to buy in?  Or does that violate some term of condition?  I would think one per household would be sufficient.

Also did you see that b'stone pays double contingency at GP events?  Might take the edge off a lil...

[BrianC636]

BS says one rider per TB number.  Could we do it?  Probably.  Would it be totally legit?  No. 

[ccs117]

wouldnt just one of you need to buy in?  Or does that violate some term of condition?  I would think one per household would be sufficient.

Also did you see that b'stone pays double contingency at GP events?  Might take the edge off a lil...

Please read again.  The email I recieved said double contingency was for one class only MWSS.

[onedwn5up]

quentin is a good guy and got backto me quick. I was offered a team bridgestone support package and there was no cost involved. I think he's jerking your chain or doing osmething shady. or it might be his way to offset the cost of the racer tires to you over time. But either way it doesn't sound right. Bridgestone pricing is very competitive and the tires work pretty well from what I have experienced so far. I just have a few sets of dunlops left otherwise I would probably be running bridgestones at daytona. But trackside prescence is def the downfall. But most distributors will usually make accomodations to have another tire dealer handle the mounting and balancing in the event they aren't there. At least that is the case on the east coast.

[tstruyk]

Please read again.  The email I recieved said double contingency was for one class only MWSS.

yeah I didnt really read it, I run Mich's... but its still pretty cool!  Anyone else out there payout double contingency in ANY class?

[TrackAddix]

Let me take a moment to shed some light here...

A few riders that have contacted us regarding the Team Bridgestone program seem to be under the impression that just because you are a racer, you are automatically eligible to sign up for the TB program.  This is not the case.  The TB program is a sponsored rider program that we reserve for top customers who show a commitment to our organization.  Beginning this season, riders will have to join the MotoMania club in order to be eligible for the TB program.  Joining the  club shows your commitment to support a significant number of our track day and race events.   We then will return that support by offering you the benefit of our discount programs. 

Each rider will have to evaluate how many of our events they plan to attend and how many tires they think they may use in a season, and then determine if joining the MotoMania club makes sense for them.   For racers supporting the TrackAddix GP and running Bridgestone tires, joining the club will save you a significant amount of money over the course of the season.  However, even at racer pricing, Bridgestone tires are less expensive than most other brands. 

We also don't want to use the advantages offered by the TB program to under cut the other tire vendors.  We would rather racers give the "Stones" a try because of the good things they are hearing about the tires, not because we are "giving them away" cheap.

The Michelin, Dunlop, and Pirelli vendors all have their own requirements to determine who they are going to sponsor with tire deals.  The MotoMania Club is our  way of supporting riders who support us.

As always, if anyone has any questions regarding any of our policies, please do not hesitate to contact me.  (866) 92-Track

Thanks for your understanding and I am looking forward to racing with many of you again this season.   

The exhaust you will be smelling is mine! 

-Dean

[onedwn5up]

you should just make it clear that this is YOUR policy and not neccesraily that of every Bridgestone distributor.  I deal with the Northeast distributors and I have never heard of such a thing.

I can understand the program being very selective (which it should be) but I do not think charging a fee to become involved with it makes any sense. But hey, thats just me.

Let me take a moment to shed some light here...

A few riders that have contacted us regarding the Team Bridgestone program seem to be under the impression that just because you are a racer, you are automatically eligible to sign up for the TB program.  This is not the case.  The TB program is a sponsored rider program that we reserve for top customers who show a commitment to our organization.  Beginning this season, riders will have to join the MotoMania club in order to be eligible for the TB program.  Joining the  club shows your commitment to support a significant number of our track day and race events.   We then will return that support by offering you the benefit of our discount programs. 

Each rider will have to evaluate how many of our events they plan to attend and how many tires they think they may use in a season, and then determine if joining the MotoMania club makes sense for them.   For racers supporting the TrackAddix GP and running Bridgestone tires, joining the club will save you a significant amount of money over the course of the season.  However, even at racer pricing, Bridgestone tires are less expensive than most other brands. 

We also don't want to use the advantages offered by the TB program to under cut the other tire vendors.  We would rather racers give the "Stones" a try because of the good things they are hearing about the tires, not because we are "giving them away" cheap.

The Michelin, Dunlop, and Pirelli vendors all have their own requirements to determine who they are going to sponsor with tire deals.  The MotoMania Club is our  way of supporting riders who support us.

As always, if anyone has any questions regarding any of our policies, please do not hesitate to contact me.  (866) 92-Track

Thanks for your understanding and I am looking forward to racing with many of you again this season.  

The exhaust you will be smelling is mine! 

-Dean

[stickboy274]

Hey, I just signed up on this forum. I just found it actually.

I'm the SE sub-distributor for Bridgestone. Here is the info we are using to get people signed up on the program

http://www.stickboyracing.com/stickforum/viewtopic.php?t=224

I will be trying to get more involved in your races. I have been selling at the WERA races since 2000 since that is where I started my racing.

I hope to be more helpful to the CCS crowd this year.

Let me know if there is anything I can do.

Derek

[BrianC636]

Stick -
    Thanks for posting up.  I had actually contacted you via email about sponsorship.  Good to see other BS people getting involved.  I think it will help grow their base in club racing.

Brian Chastain

[stickboy274]

I'll try to be helpful around here, but I plan on having some fun too.

I hope nobody takes it personal if I harass them, but I will expect to receive the proper abuse in return.