Hammer,

I get asked this question often, and people are always surprised at the answer. Manufacturers and private race teams hire riders as independent contractors and, as such, they are on their own for health insurance. As long as you don't let your health coverage lapse, there usually aren't any problems getting covered, but it isn't cheap. Most riders will find a good PPO package that allows them to see doctors and ERs in any state since they stand a good chance of doing so. Unfortunately, PPOs have become much more convoluted under the ACA. There is now in-network and out-of-network providers within that program, making it more complicated and ultimately costing you more money. Don't get me started. Anyway, factory guys and privateers are all in the same boat here—it’s up to them to have insurance.

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Ping,

Now that Hormel Foods has bought MuscleMilk/CytoSport, when do you think we will start seeing SPAM on the podium?  SPAM: the original protein in a can. 

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Wait, people still eat SPAM? I thought that was just a nostalgic food item from the 1950s, like Tang, which went out of production years ago when people realized it was awful. Stand by…

Okay, after a quick Google search, I found that not only are people still buying this toxic garbage, but they have multiple flavors and recipes as well. For instance, there is a SPAM Lite product. Because the one thing I'm super concerned with when I'm buying SPAM is healthy eating. I was not aware that Hormel had taken over the MM/Cyto line. If that is, in fact, the case, I would imagine it is only a matter of time until their marketing geniuses come up with a way to convince us that SPAM is a viable food option again. Personally, I think there is more nutritional value in eating your grass clippings, and you could go dumpster diving and have a more bourgeoisie culinary experience, but that’s just me. This cubic meat substitute has so much sodium that it makes a hot dog look like a stick of celery. Still, these guys will get somebody famous to push this trash and, somehow, it will continue to sell. Apparently there is more money in selling SPAM than selling vegetables.

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Ping,

So RV2 (or whichever number he gets) dominates the GPs. Or, let's just say he is a solid top five guy; This shouldn't be much of a problem.  Now he says after the GPs he is hanging up his boots.  What would he do if he's ask to race the MXDN? He would almost be a ringer for us. I'm sure this question has been asked and answered but I missed it somehow. I really respect another smartass. I admire your witty come backs and out of the box views.  Keep them coming!  

West Overstreet McHenry MS ! 110