Ken Feld is a billionaire and the men that put on his shows are not being properly compensated PERIOD
Sure, but how do you think he became a billionare? I can tell you this, it wasn't due to giving everyone what they feel they "deserve". Just the least amount that would make them "happy". It's called business. Fair or not, it is what it is. Do you feel your boss or company owner is paying you all he should be? I doubt it...
With no health insurance to boot.......they're still getting hosed.
If these guys lining up behind the gate were throwing a basketball at a hoop they would just have a lock out and demand to be paid more.
If they want to continue to pay them terribly, at least give them the opportunity for an education after racing. Feld could also provide health insurance coverage for these guys. I'm sure that wouldn't be cheap, but for what these guys are putting their bodies at risk for they need some type of coverage. The guy getting 20th at every event in the night show is taking a grave risk for serious work-related injury. And if it happens, there will be no compensation. He will be ruined forever.
Quit thinking worst case. I can gurantee you the riders are not thinking that way. Heck, I can gurantee you that those of us that actually ride are not thinking that way. If we were, well, we would not be riding.
You make some good points and yes, "it would be nice", but it isn't and won't be in the near. Good ideas, but let the world turn and quit trying to piss in all these riders Wheaties...
Great job John for bringing some positive vibes (depending on who you are and how you think) to the forum... They are definately making more than milk money. Enough? How much is enough? The debate will go on forever...