In a recent episode of \u201cThe Racing Business\u201d hosted by Jason Dukes, legendary Pro Stock motorcycle racer George Bryce shared his incredible journey and insights into the racing world. <\/p>\n
George Bryce\u2019s story is one of determination, innovation, and triumph. Reflecting on his early career, Bryce recalled, \u201cMy first real breakthrough was in 1984 when I found myself in the winner\u2019s circle with both Winston trophy girls. That moment introduced us to 30,000 new people and the world of TV exposure.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bryce\u2019s transition from funny bikes to Pro Stock bikes marked a pivotal point in his career. \u201cIn 1985, there were 34 Pro Stock bikes at the U.S. Nationals, and we were focused and determined. It wasn\u2019t always smooth sailing, but those moments of victory made all the hard work worthwhile.\u201d<\/p>\n
As the conversation went on, Bryce shared how Star Racing<\/a> was founded, which has played a crucial role in his success. The business side of racing was always a priority for Bryce. \u201cWe used our racing bike as a model to attract sponsorships and support,\u201d he explained. \u201cOne key moment was securing a $122,000 loan to compete at the US Nationals. It gave us the confidence to push forward.\u201d<\/p>\n Bryce emphasized the importance of sponsorships in the racing industry. \u201cWhen Winston picked our category as a professional category, it was a game-changer. We were on the same schedule as the top names like John Force and Warren Johnson. It elevated our status and brought new opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n One of Bryce\u2019s most inspiring stories is about mentoring three-time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Angelle Sampey. He recounted, \u201cShe was determined and talented, but she faced many challenges. I remember telling her, \u2018If you\u2019re committed, you need to move to Georgia and train with us every day.\u2019 She did, and her progress was phenomenal.\u201d<\/p>\n Bryce continued, \u201cShe qualified fourth in her first national event and made it to the semifinals. It was a historic moment. Mentoring her and watching her succeed was incredibly rewarding.\u201d<\/p>\n George Bryce\u2019s journey is a testament to the power of passion, hard work, and perseverance. \u201cThis show is about sharing the good times, the bad times, and everything in between,\u201d Bryce said. \u201cIt\u2019s not always easy, but with dedication and the right support, you can achieve great things.\u201d<\/p>\n As the episode concluded, Jason Dukes thanked Bryce for his invaluable insights, stating, \u201cHaving people like George Bryce share their experiences helps put the racing world into perspective. It\u2019s about what it really takes to succeed.\u201d<\/p>\n Tune in to \u201cThe Racing Business\u201d every Monday at 6 pm CST on Drag Illustrated\u2019s Facebook and YouTube for more stories of inspiration, education, and entertainment from the world of racing.<\/p>\n This story was originally published on May 23, 2024. <\/p>\n The post George Bryce Sheds Light on Building Star Racing on \u2018The Racing Business\u2019<\/a> first appeared on Drag Illustrated<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In a recent episode of \u201cThe Racing Business\u201d hosted by Jason Dukes, legendary Pro Stock motorcycle racer George Bryce shared his incredible journey and insights into the racing world. George Bryce\u2019s story is one of determination, innovation, and triumph. Reflecting on his early career, Bryce recalled, \u201cMy first real breakthrough was in 1984 when I […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-93518","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93518","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=93518"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93518\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=93518"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=93518"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=93518"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}