Here Is the Purse Breakdown for the 2024 PulpMX Privateer Challenge

For what I believe is the third straight year (don’t fact check Slaw) Steve Matthes, he of PulpMX Hockey fame, wrangled all the animals on privateer island, put them in stadium with a ton of cash on the line and we all watched the chaos unfold. It was amazing and it streamed LIVE on the Vurbmoto YouTube channel (full show archive below if you missed it)!

To put on a production the size of the PulpMX Privateer Challenge would typically take 2-3 trucks full of people. Graphics, replay, producer, on and on and on and on. Not Vurb. WE showed up with four of us—with some help on the shooting side from Tom Journet, Mason Churchill and Ben Danko. That’s right: VurbWes, Chase Stallo, Jason Monroe and Jason Crane headed down to Denver last week on a tight budget and made it happen somehow. Those boys always find a way to get it done.

Before I get into the payout, let’s put some respect on Steve’s name. Sure, he ruffles some feathers (which I enjoy) and yeah, he has strong opinions on stuff (who doesn’t?) but that man bleeds for this sport. Not only doesn’t he make a dime on this race, he probably losses money. Who else does this much for the privateers of our sport? Definitely not Troy Dog.

Also, massive props to Feld for letting this race even happen. Not only do they help run it, but they provide a MOTHER FING STADIUM for these animals to be let loose in.

Also, also, massive props to the AMA for providing live timing and scoring. Yes, the same people who do the big race help do this one.

Also, also, also, massive props to YOU people for buying a metric ton of raffle tickets for this race. Yes, YOU PEOPLE, pay the purse. Not Vurb. Not Steve. And definitely not Troy. It’s a credit to our lovely sport that so many people are willing to chip in and help the not so fortunate.

With all of that said, let’s get to the meat of this story: How much dinero these boys made.

Despite what the top photo shows (drawing wasn’t done until Monday) Josh Hill took home $24,706 for the win and his prop bets.
Mitchell Harrison took home $18,988 for his second place finish with prop bets added in.
Tristian Lane took home $12,703 for third with prop bets added in.