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

L8 Braker · 05-21-2011, 09:27 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, 10:20 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, 10:58 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, 01:11 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.

TYEster · 05-21-2011, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Porkchop

it's "stupid you can't see the whole track"

She would much rather go see a moto cross event.

I wouldn't say it's stupid, but I see her point.

Supercross was half created simply so people could go to one spot and watch everything at once. And it's a fuckin kickass show to boot too!

It's hard for me to see a pro road race simply due to lack of tracks currently, while Supercross has 2 stops within 3hrs of driving distance of my place. But all that changes in 2013 we will have MotoGP/WSBK at the Circuit of Americas just 20min up the road from me.

Porkchop · 05-21-2011, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

Motorcycles are dangerous.

Motorsports are dangerous. And that shouldn't mean anything different for motorcycles because all the hicks like NASCRAP for the crashes.

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Originally Posted by TYEster

I wouldn't say it's stupid, but I see her point.

Supercross was half created simply so people could go to one spot and watch everything at once. And it's a fuckin kickass show to boot too!

It's hard for me to see a pro road race simply due to lack of tracks currently, while Supercross has 2 stops within 3hrs of driving distance of my place. But all that changes in 2013 we will have MotoGP/WSBK at the Circuit of Americas just 20min up the road from me.

I have just never liked dirt. I cant get into it.

I have two tracks. Mid-Ohio and Indy. Your race is about to steal my race.... fucker.

Mrs. Colleen · 05-21-2011, 10:48 PM

AMA took away the two races that I always looked forward to going to - Race 2 at the end of the season at Laguna and California Speedway.

Particle Man · 05-22-2011, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Porkchop

Motorsports are dangerous. And that shouldn't mean anything different for motorcycles because all the hicks like NASCRAP for the crashes.

Joke

L8 Braker · 05-22-2011, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Porkchop

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.

With AMA, it dosen't matter...There are no crowds...This is the parking lot of that race...

Particle Man · 05-22-2011, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by L8 Braker

With AMA, it dosen't matter...There are no crowds...This is the parking lot of that race...

Just imagine if everyone had driven their car

05-21-2011, 09:27 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, 10:20 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, 10:58 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, 01:11 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.