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Is MotoAmerica working?

Discussion in 'General' started by Henrybgood2, Nov 7, 2019.

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  1. Canadian Bacon

    Canadian Bacon .

    Also someone with the ability to get working capital like Penske.
     
    Canadian Bacon, Nov 15, 2019
    #61
  2. 2blueYam

    2blueYam Track Day Addict

    While at the back of the grid, SDK is only a bit off the pace in Moto2 on what is clearly not exactly a top tier bike and one that he hasn't ridden before this weekend. That is the 4th place MA 600SS rider going into a class that has chewed up and spit out a multi-time WSS Champion, so I would say MA is working just fine.
     
    2blueYam, Nov 15, 2019
    #62
  3. knedragon29

    knedragon29 Well-Known Member

    Not knocking the guy's talent or any of the ones that went in and out of that class, 3 + seconds off is and eternity in that class. That's a tough class and tenths of a second are huge gains.
     
    knedragon29, Nov 15, 2019
    #63
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  4. knedragon29

    knedragon29 Well-Known Member

    Nice work for SDK , is he more a product of MotoAmerica or RBRC ?
     
    knedragon29, Nov 17, 2019
    #64
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  5. Mongo

    Mongo Administrator

    It's owned by an Indy Car team, however they are smart enough to look at potential return in investing that capital and one good bike event just doesn't cut it. I hate it but I do get it. It will be repaved eventually and hopefully they'll be able to justify some runoff improvements when they do.
     
    Mongo, Nov 18, 2019
    #65
  6. Mongo

    Mongo Administrator

    He is product of both and all the other racing he's been doing as well. One series does not make a fast rider, especially one pro series, there isn't enough track time.
     
    Mongo, Nov 18, 2019
    #66
  7. tett

    tett Well-Known Member

    This fascinates me, and makes me wonder... what DOES bring fans in?
     
    tett, Nov 19, 2019
    #67
  8. The Great One

    The Great One Well-Known Member

    Have you attended a MotoA/WSBK/MotoGP race? (Not taking a dig)

    Race weekends are more about the overall event than the racing. I haven't attended a MotoAmerica race but it seems like they "get it" a lot more than their predecessors.
     
    The Great One, Nov 19, 2019
    #68
  9. tett

    tett Well-Known Member

    MotoAmerica at VIR earlier this year. AMA "Big Kahuna" 10 years before that, same place. But that's it. I enjoyed the bike racing, and also watching the Supermoto that was going on at the kart track. I really enjoyed the Jumbotrons... made it possible to watch the dogfight in the lightweight class. I just didn't consider what promoters have to plan for until Mongo mentioned it. Whatever they need to do to make it work, I'm all for it.
     
    tett, Nov 19, 2019
    #69
  10. Mongo

    Mongo Administrator

    The event as a whole. Racing is just a part of that. Look at the biggest GP events - they are a party more than a race and that is what attracts people. Same for NASCAR and well, pretty much all pro racing.
     
    Mongo, Nov 20, 2019
    #70
  11. Canadian Bacon

    Canadian Bacon .

    Racing is part of the event, there needs to be a constant barrage of activity, especially with millennials.
     
    Canadian Bacon, Nov 24, 2019
    #71
  12. HPPT

    HPPT !!!

    I take this message as confirmation that you are indeed alive. Can a brother get an email response? :Poke:For an engineer, you are as hard to pin down as an artist. :D
     
    HPPT, Nov 24, 2019
    #72
  13. Canadian Bacon

    Canadian Bacon .

    I’ve been sick with the flu in a hotel room in Detroit. Managed to suck it up and made a flight home with out throwing up. Today’s the first day I’ve been out of bed in a while.
     
    Canadian Bacon, Nov 24, 2019
    #73
  14. HPPT

    HPPT !!!

    Yeah, I figured your cold turned out to be more than a cold. Glad you're feeling a little better.
     
    HPPT, Nov 24, 2019
    #74
  15. Superbikeorbust

    Superbikeorbust Well-Known Member

    It is amazing!! The live feed is great as well.
     
    Superbikeorbust, Nov 29, 2019
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  16. Superbikeorbust

    Superbikeorbust Well-Known Member

    I feel we need more. Not just grid fillers good strong teams.
     
    Superbikeorbust, Nov 29, 2019
    #76
  17. Steeltoe

    Steeltoe What's my move?

    The Asia Road Racing Championship (AARC) has uploaded the 2019 season to youtube. Also a good series to watch.
     
    Steeltoe, Nov 29, 2019
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  18. Superbikeorbust

    Superbikeorbust Well-Known Member

    I think BSB has the right formula. Chassis are 100% Superbike. ASBK has it right as well.
     
    Superbikeorbust, Nov 29, 2019
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  19. Superbikeorbust

    Superbikeorbust Well-Known Member

    Sonoma numbers were up. Much higher then VIR.
     
    Superbikeorbust, Nov 29, 2019
    #79
  20. r6boater

    r6boater Logged out

    Weather probably played a factor in that.
     
    r6boater, Nov 29, 2019
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