How to save the AMA...

Two different groups. AMA pro racing is not AMA Ohio.

 

Shit, I don't have an iPhone either.

I know they exist. I know where to get one. I've seen commercials. I could go online and read endlessly about them. But, still, I just don't want one.

Now what?

 

Well said Dave!

 

I know. But I'm not the one who only put 'AMA' in the thread title.

 

What would happen if we (club racers) made sure to put various large vinyl on the side of our trailers that indicated we are part of some race team. Then drove the trailer around each weekend around town. Also parked it right in front of the front door of various motorcycle shops around town for much of a day?

If that was done all around the country would that help enlighten motorcyclists that there is motorcycle racing?

 

Or you would get your stuff stolen after advertising that you have race stuff in there.

 

probably would just be a shitload more trailer thefts.

 

Hahaha

But your comments are already priceless...

 

And that's a problem how?

 

Don't keep shit in it then. The point is advertising.

 

Entering the Dungeon in 3....2....1...

 

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Maybe if they make the XR1200 series the premier class (hey biggest bike = top billing class yeah?) it will draw in more of the Harley crowd

 

How healthy is AMA supercross? I tuned into a race a while back and the stands were packed and the broadcast seemed pretty good. Would that model work for road racing?

 

You mean...Supermoto?

 

Yes as soon as all tracks that road racing is done on can fit in a stadium lined with seats.

 

So you're saying we're going to need some bigger stadiums? hehe

 

Elephant in the room

The always overlooked talking point is that the AMA could easily fix itself simply by manning up and making it equal in the pro sports world by investing in its players (riders) and setting realistic longevity through fair compensation and marketing it's riders , just like nascar has done and proven works. By doing this , it would legitimize the riders as true pro athletes, and take the exclusivity and focus off the machines and more on the skill of the riders

 

Bring in wooden sticks and chains road rash style. That would bring the fans in.

 

:up: Look at Europe. Those people idolize guys like Rossi, Marquez, Lorenzo, even Max Biaggi has a loyal following (????). As much as I like many of the AMA riders, they're not very appealing characters. I cringe when I see an AMA commercial. Those old "watch us work" commercials were TERRIBLE.