Would Pro racing be better without FIM or AMA ?

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Edited Date/Time 5/22/2013 3:18pm
I think it would

lets see what AMA's motto is , "Protecting riders and rights" Where in the hell does this ever happen in AMA Pro racing ?

FIM , I refer you to www.mxgpactiongroup.org conflict of Interest anyone ?
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downard254 5/20/2013 2:27pm
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I say yes, then someone could level out the playing field and get the two strokes involved in the sport again.
thefactorypilot 5/20/2013 3:08pm
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I think yes, it would... however in regards to Supercross, I think that, even though the FELD guys pretty much tell the AMA what's gonna happen, I think that the AMA acts as a balance to the absolute power of FELD.

In regards to the GP's, yes I think that they need an entire new series independent of YS and the FIM.
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ATKpilot99 5/20/2013 3:19pm
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I thought the AMA and AMA Pro Racing were separate entities. The "protect your right to ride" AMA sanctions racing on the local level.
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KennyT 5/20/2013 4:05pm
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I have never cared for the way AMA is so inconsistent on governing the sport. I believe pro racing would do fine without them

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Preston412 5/20/2013 5:28pm
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I don't know about Youthstream but no, the riders would not be better without the AMA but there does need to be some changes.
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BDOG 5/20/2013 5:47pm
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Hell Yes
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The Rock 5/20/2013 8:37pm
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ATKpilot99 wrote:
I thought the AMA and AMA Pro Racing were separate entities. The "protect your right to ride" AMA sanctions racing on the local level.
They are separate entities.

500guy-You'are fishing big time here but I'll nibble. Better for who: racers, fans or promoters?

In any event we need AMA Pro Racing and the FIM. It is better to have a separate technical body involved IMHO.
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OW38B 5/22/2013 9:08am
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The second part of the question is what do you replace the AMA and FIM with? The promoting body?

You could have "one step forward, two steps back" dealio.
Jamie_Munro 5/22/2013 9:26am
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The sport needs them regardless of what you think. much like cycling needs the UCI - everybody thinks they can do it better.

Stop and think why nobody has or does.

My humble opinion as a 37 year old racer and fan
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mxdadx2 5/22/2013 12:48pm
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Might be better off without MXsports.
Marc_Honda 5/22/2013 12:54pm
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Could someone just start a world championship with their own version on FIM, same with and FIA and cars?? is there some law? or do the FIM have to be involved no matter what?
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Shawn142 5/22/2013 2:09pm
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mxdadx2 wrote:
Might be better off without MXsports.
Because that was working so well before when the AMA ran the show. I sure enjoyed being up at 1am to watch a 2 week delayed outdoor cut up by 10 commercials.
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mxdadx2 5/22/2013 3:15pm
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mxdadx2 wrote:
Might be better off without MXsports.
Shawn142 wrote:
Because that was working so well before when the AMA ran the show. I sure enjoyed being up at 1am to watch a 2 week delayed...
Because that was working so well before when the AMA ran the show. I sure enjoyed being up at 1am to watch a 2 week delayed outdoor cut up by 10 commercials.
OK, first motos on Fuel. A non HD channel. Then second motos on 2 days later, up till midnight watching. It's more than just TV schedules. It cost $ 300 for your pro license and $250 to race. MXsports charges about a half mil for the tracks to hold the race and the don't contribute to the purse. Wow RV walked away with about $3000 in prize money for his 2 moto wins. Thats PATHETIC!!!
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Rupert X 5/22/2013 3:18pm
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WHAT we need - is an American Motocross Association.

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