speedibee 3,091 Posted June 30, 2009 Why does Greg Hancocks mechanic come out onto the track to adjust his chain before every GP heat he is in ?. surely his chain does not need adjusting after riding fifty feet from his pit space Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UnitedUnitedUnited 0 Posted June 30, 2009 advertising, crumps done it for years, he is one of the better rider, the camera sees that he is in trouble, and get a close up, thus looking at his kevlars and showing of his sponsors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedibee 3,091 Posted June 30, 2009 advertising, crumps done it for years, he is one of the better rider, the camera sees that he is in trouble, and get a close up, thus looking at his kevlars and showing of his sponsors. Damn clever these yanks . I never thought of that . Surprised gollob has'nt tried it as he tries to get as much exposure as possible for his sponsors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UnitedUnitedUnited 0 Posted June 30, 2009 Damn clever these yanks . I never thought of that . Surprised gollob has'nt tried it as he tries to get as much exposure as possible for his sponsors. only got told by a fellow rider who said that about crump, TBH its a clever move, so next time in the GP's watch the riders head back for no apparent reason, or swap bikes as comes out on a slower bike, then swaps to the bike he would of gone on anyway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richsimpson 21 Posted June 30, 2009 Gollob always used to do something similar, maybe same reasons. He used to ride back to the pit gate and swop bikes in nearly every race. Cameras always followed it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UnitedUnitedUnited 0 Posted June 30, 2009 Gollob always used to do something similar, maybe same reasons. He used to ride back to the pit gate and swop bikes in nearly every race. Cameras always followed it. exact same reason, sponsors love it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snyper1010 24 Posted June 30, 2009 Hancock was also the only rider to get completely off his bike to do his "gardening" Would it not just be easier to do a dance on the start line or something. That would get the cameras attention. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UnitedUnitedUnited 0 Posted June 30, 2009 Hancock was also the only rider to get completely off his bike to do his "gardening" Would it not just be easier to do a dance on the start line or something. That would get the cameras attention. or just wear a kilt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snyper1010 24 Posted June 30, 2009 Nah didnt get me on tv damn sponsors have been complaining since i got home Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KEITH M 850 Posted June 30, 2009 Also riders always try and put a cap on when getting interviewed and they always touch the peak about 3 or 4 times during the interview so the viewer will look at it(happens alot in league matches that are featured on sky) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snyper1010 24 Posted June 30, 2009 (edited) They also always fold their arms and many will walk with their arms folded to show the sleeve sponsors off. Riders sponosred by drinks will have an empty can that they can grab and pretend to be drinking from during interviews. Edited June 30, 2009 by Snyper1010 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wotnoaj 0 Posted June 30, 2009 Nah didnt get me on tv damn sponsors have been complaining since i got home How much were Viagra paying you Snyper? I liked Crumps response when Charlie asked him if he was tasting a World title, "I'm tasting Red Bull" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snyper1010 24 Posted June 30, 2009 How much were Viagra paying you Snyper? I liked Crumps response when Charlie asked him if he was tasting a World title, "I'm tasting Red Bull" A very large packet Pearcey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snapper-racing.co.uk 6 Posted June 30, 2009 Some odd comments on here.... 1. Gregory does it because its routine - yes he does do it for sponsors too, but once your in a mind set that things go in certain order you dont change it....if he has total faith in his equipment before a race then its one less thing to think about... also the chains do slacken from when they enter the track and do a practice start - albeit it very slightly - theres nothing like piece of mind. 2 Gardening... He got of the bike because he needed to make sure loose dirt was packed down in the trough to make the best start, this is the world championship you know, if you make a good start thats half the work done. The inside is also where you always get the largest hole, so he had to take full advantage of it.... you cant pack it down so well sitting on your bike. 3. Theyre not empty cans, although one can be used - theyre bottles supplied by the energy co's - its actually in their contract to display it all the time especially on podiums... Crump also takes a helmet which also have the same stipulation.... You may not realise but Crumpy doesnt have RedBull on his suit or bike - so he has to plug it in other ways at present... I have seen the contracts for Monster and theyre very specific in what they want... I think these guys are doing a great job of marketing it.... Monster do not pay for any advertising through media - so everything is done through endorsements and word of mouth.... very effective and actually more rewarding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snyper1010 24 Posted June 30, 2009 Some odd comments on here.... 1. Gregory does it because its routine - yes he does do it for sponsors too, but once your in a mind set that things go in certain order you dont change it....if he has total faith in his equipment before a race then its one less thing to think about... also the chains do slacken from when they enter the track and do a practice start - albeit it very slightly - theres nothing like piece of mind. 2 Gardening... He got of the bike because he needed to make sure loose dirt was packed down in the trough to make the best start, this is the world championship you know, if you make a good start thats half the work done. The inside is also where you always get the largest hole, so he had to take full advantage of it.... you cant pack it down so well sitting on your bike. 3. Theyre not empty cans, although one can be used - theyre bottles supplied by the energy co's - its actually in their contract to display it all the time especially on podiums... Crump also takes a helmet which also have the same stipulation.... You may not realise but Crumpy doesnt have RedBull on his suit or bike - so he has to plug it in other ways at present... I have seen the contracts for Monster and theyre very specific in what they want... I think these guys are doing a great job of marketing it.... Monster do not pay for any advertising through media - so everything is done through endorsements and word of mouth.... very effective and actually more rewarding. Seems your the one with the "odd comments" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
