Ever wonder why motorcycle racing isn't on TV more?

L8 Braker · 05-21-2011, 10:27 AM

Wonder no more...This is a photo from the AMA Infenon race in California...Not much of a fan showing

With a poor showing like this, NO channel is going to go out of their way to put racing on the air...

Corey · 05-21-2011, 11:20 AM

I'd argue that's only part of the problem. There's virtually no exposure, no advertising, and no constant push to keep the sport in the consciousness of people. People who ride motorcycles may stumble across it while trying to learn more about the culture, but I'm willing to bet that most people have no idea that such a thing exists.

Porkchop · 05-21-2011, 11:58 AM

You also never know what section of the track this is. It could be an unpopular spot to watch. There are parts of Indy that are empty, and others that are full for the gp. We sat in what I thought was the second best section in the whole place, and there may have been 40 ppl in it. Yet other crappy spots were slammed full.

Yes its an exposure problem. There isn't alot of advertising dollars spent on moto racing. At the same time casual motorcycle fans aren't pulled in. someone like my mom who rides with her boyfriend woukd never go to a roadracing event because it's "stupid you can't see the whole track"

She would much rather go see a moto cross event.

tommymac · 05-21-2011, 02:11 PM

I think ama has also gone way down hill since the DMG takeover. All the big names are gone and all you have are the old backmarkers, a handful of has beens and some young guys who wil lbolt for europe once they have any sort of success.

Avatard · 05-21-2011, 03:26 PM

I chuckle, because while I only literally have ever tried to organize motorcycle racing on a very tiny scale, my experience nonetheless taught me that organizing motorcycle racers is a lot like herding fucking cats.

pickle.of.doom · 05-21-2011, 03:26 PM

AMA still races?

tommymac · 05-21-2011, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by pickle.of.doom

AMA still races?

its glorified club racing now

Porkchop · 05-21-2011, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Avatard

I chuckle, because while I only literally have ever tried to organize motorcycle racing on a very tiny scale, my experience nonetheless taught me that organizing motorcycle racers is a lot like herding fucking cats.

Now we know why Mongo is such a douche.

Particle Man · 05-21-2011, 04:52 PM

Motorcycles are dangerous.

tommymac · 05-21-2011, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Porkchop

Now we know why Mongo is such a douche.

I still think its genetic

05-21-2011, 10:27 AM	#1
L8 Braker Swollen Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 558	Ever wonder why motorcycle racing isn't on TV more? Wonder no more...This is a photo from the AMA Infenon race in California...Not much of a fan showing With a poor showing like this, NO channel is going to go out of their way to put racing on the air...

05-21-2011, 11:20 AM	#2
Corey AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Florida Moto: Not a damn thing Posts: 2,612	I'd argue that's only part of the problem. There's virtually no exposure, no advertising, and no constant push to keep the sport in the consciousness of people. People who ride motorcycles may stumble across it while trying to learn more about the culture, but I'm willing to bet that most people have no idea that such a thing exists. __________________ Half man, half horse, half motorcycle. All awesome. "Your game is shit, your company is shit. Activision ruined you! Activision ruined you." - Francis

05-21-2011, 11:58 AM	#3
Porkchop 125GP Champion Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Worthington, OH Moto: Empty Garage Posts: 3,418	You also never know what section of the track this is. It could be an unpopular spot to watch. There are parts of Indy that are empty, and others that are full for the gp. We sat in what I thought was the second best section in the whole place, and there may have been 40 ppl in it. Yet other crappy spots were slammed full. Yes its an exposure problem. There isn't alot of advertising dollars spent on moto racing. At the same time casual motorcycle fans aren't pulled in. someone like my mom who rides with her boyfriend woukd never go to a roadracing event because it's "stupid you can't see the whole track" She would much rather go see a moto cross event. __________________ *Coming soon? 2010 Ducati Monster 696 - Sold 1984 Honda VF500F - Sold 1999 Yamaha R6 - Sold

05-21-2011, 03:26 PM	#5
Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	I chuckle, because while I only literally have ever tried to organize motorcycle racing on a very tiny scale, my experience nonetheless taught me that organizing motorcycle racers is a lot like herding fucking cats. __________________ Insert free thought here.

05-21-2011, 02:11 PM	#4
tommymac Moto GP Star Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 11,022	I think ama has also gone way down hill since the DMG takeover. All the big names are gone and all you have are the old backmarkers, a handful of has beens and some young guys who wil lbolt for europe once they have any sort of success.

05-21-2011, 03:26 PM	#6
pickle.of.doom el diablo de verde Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Howell, MI Moto: VTR, CBR, DRZSM Posts: 1,046	AMA still races?

05-21-2011, 04:52 PM	#9
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	Motorcycles are dangerous.