In motorsport, "privateer" is a general term used to describe any entrants into a racing event that are not factory-backed by an automobile manufacturer. Auto racing (also known as automobile racing or autosport) is a sport involving racing automobiles. ... A small variety of cars, the most popular kind of automobile. ...
Privateers teams are often found competing in Rally and Circuit racing events, and often include competitors who build and maintain their own vehicles. Rally refers to competition, as in rally racing with automobiles a political rally, a march or parade e. ... There are many kinds of circuit An electric circuit interconnects electrical elements. ... Competition characterises a biochemical, ecologic, economic, political, or sporting activity whereby two or more individuals or groups strive antagonistically against one another for some reward. ... Vehicles are non-living means of transport. ...
Many privateer entrants compete for the enjoyment of the sport, and are not paid to be racing drivers. Driving is the controlled operation of a vehicle, which is usually a motor vehicle such as a truck, bus, motorcycle, or car. ...
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Currently fifth overall in the Amp'd Mobile World Supercross GP championship, Vuillemin's best AMA Supercross Series finish was second in 2002 with three main event wins and 10 podium finishes.
"This is a huge incentive to the hard working privateers competing in Amp'd Mobile World Supercross GP," said Todd Jendro, senior director of supercross, Live Nation.
Last year the US Smokeless Tobacco Company awarded $25,000 to top privateer and Honda rider Nick Wey, of Murrieta, Calif., $15,000 to Honda's Jason Thomas, of Melrose, Fla., and $10,000 to Honda's Jeff Gibson, of Blacklick, Ohio, the second and third place finishers respectively in Amp'd Mobile World Supercross GP.
Limiting privateers to the activities laid down in their commissions was difficult, and the line between privateering and piracy was often blurred.
Licensed privateering dates back to the 13th cent., but the great era of privateering was the period from 1589 to 1815, when privateers became auxiliaries to or substitutes for regular navies, and when weaker naval powers used privateers as an effective method of injuring a more powerful maritime rival.
A privateer was commissioned by the issuance of a letter of marque to its owner to commit hostile acts at sea, generally in accordance with the laws of war.
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