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My point is that nobody here (besides DC) knows how much GoPro paid for the exclusive rights.
I know that Dungey has that deal with Sony Action Cam...which would probably be worth a whole lot more if he could run it at the races.
They could possibly make an exception and modify the terms of the existing contracts if the parties involved could come to an agreement of those changes but GoPro would want some compensation to do so.
The approach currently being used by Reed and 360fly is quite comical from a professional standpoint especially where they go after MX Sports instead of those that hold the rights by a valid and existing contract which is what they apparently want at minimum a portion of.
360fly definitely has a cool new product but if they want in the MX/SX game right now they will have to make a deal with GoPro and pay to play but the chances of that coming to fruition are minimal. They would feel the same way if the roles were reversed.
NBC/Allisports and GoPro won't lose a moment of sleep over whether or not Reed chooses to ever show up again at a MX/SX event.
Chad is the one who is in the wrong here. There are many ways to go about getting a sponsor's name out there and getting the series to reconsider one of their contractual agreements. . . He chose the pissing contest. . . You know, the one where both sides pee on each other and nobody wins but they both smell like pee in the end. . .
Threads like this only give me MUCH more respect for DC. Nothing but professionalism in his posts and in his work. Reed publicly threw him under the bus. . . but he still is looking for a way to work with Chad and wants him as a part of his series.
Do they get to keep the cameras or just use them? My guess would be they are issued for use during the race but they have to return them, but who knows.
And for all the people talking about exclusivity deals, there are lots of exclusivity deals in other sports, they are not illegal. Fuel in NASCAR comes to mind.
This was a bad deal from the beginning, it never should have been signed (for the same reasons DC didn't sign exclusive Tire contracts). DC will defend it, and then change it as soon as possible (at least I hope so).
He is a smart business man. I wouldn't be surprised if this was the plan all along. Many of you had already said it, "how did he not know about no other cam besides GoPro". I think he did know and found a way to get 360fly their exposure anyways.
DC is correct, this series and TV package has become what is is in much part of GoPro and their other title sponsors? Granted I think it's a bit over the top but a contract is a contract. It's no different than the JS7 debacle, both signed to compete in a series under their rules and whamo, we have a failure to abide with the fine print.
Thankfully, Lucas understands the concept of funding a race team.
Pit Row
You could definitely sell it like the GoPro camera is providing an advantage to those riders on line selection and other things and for competitive reasons, the ban on other cameras should be removed. BUT the teams that use competing cameras can't put the footage up for public viewing.
Having said that, a deals a deal and MX Sports and Feld can't be breaking agreements they've made with companies and I'm surprised that WMG would enter into ANY agreement with any camera company...they know the rules. Why sell a company on having even a chance at doing anything when you KNOW what the outcome would be?
I for one have never heard of the camera until they baited everyone with the make believe Chad Drama.
Job well done, I guess.
My mind can not comprehend how such a small sport repeatedly limits itself on outside sponsors like this. Especially when it is personal sponsors per rider.
Oh, and didn't Andrew Short get FORCED to wear a GoPro camera at a SX race while BTO/KTM was sponsored by a totally different personal-use camera system? Call me silly, but that just sounds wrong.
GoPro has long had a storied legal team that has aggressively enforced any and all contracts. Something tells me this would be no different.
Once again, I'm starting to see the need for a Professional MX Racers Committee (don't say the word union!) to work on issues like this.
NO!
As for an advantage? NO. If I remember correctly any ride can borrow a gopro at the race to film "their lines"
1. Monster doesn't have an 'exclusive'.
2. I can not comprehend why a rider would agree to a contract that all riders/agents know won't allow him to wear that product.
3. Andrew wasn't 'forced' to wear anything.
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