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One side comes entirely from outside sponsors and team owners investing into the sport, that would require some sort of return on their part for their efforts. This comes down to the promoters and gaining mainstream attention, through the t.v. package, timing and networks to exhibit the sport and create an environment where it becomes truly " ad based. " for those putting their money into the sport. Turning advertising and marketing into actual sales for these companies and owners, that's a whole cycle we haven't been able to figure out quite yet, outside of our industry
The other ideas are things we could do internally, regulations and spec's to level the playing field that way... The way it seems to be going, there need to be some changes. The entire 450 field is made up of " Name " guys... The hopes of young up and coming riders of getting a top tier factory ride seem to only become valid with a championship, even then it hasn't panned out for quite a few as they transition into the premier class.
I think one thing we could do immediately is change the age / title / points restrictions in the seeding classes, open that up so we can have career riders in the smaller class.... Leaving room for guys to continue their career there. This push that everyone should eventually wind up in the premier class is flawed ideology.. there's just no benefit to it.
16 US races. 8 International races.
International races pay double points and are at the end of the US season. Separate Champion for US and Int. and World Champion. Manufacturer's points as well as Riders.
80 riders in 4 Quarterfinals eliminated down to 2 Semifinals and 1 Main. Ride anything.
Support class 125 2t under 18.
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This would kill the privateer almost completely, no more 722, Nick Schmidt (good riders close being competitive in mains)
America is the largest consumer nation in the world; taking this international is NOT going to pack stadiums in Europe. Take a look at how well the SMX cup pulled in a crowd.
The European racers are every bit as talented and capable as the US however, initially they will not excel at a traditional sx track nor will their interest to compete and risk their chances in MXGP
US nationals- DEAD
Really the only people to gain from this would be entities in Europe getting a taste of what we have here, this would severely strain the grassroots here in the US which would trickle down with less sales, which I'm sure the Japanese would be stoked on that -NOT
As a summary: this New World Order seems to be the aim not only in this sport but in a ton of aspects of life in general, it won't work. I love watching SX/MX, and GP's separate and then MXDN.
This idea is like taking one step forward and then ten backward into a pit of dirty needles
The solution to our problem remains though, how do we get more money into the sport? How do we make it more accessible and appealing to the common public? Or is this just the nature of the beast? An isolated, niche sport tailored to enthusiasts because of the cost of entry, risk of injury etc...
Half empty or half full. That's why they call them promoters. Risk/ Reward.
To me dirt bikes are outdoor motocross
A shorter Supercross season and maybe a couple more diverse out door races each year. Have a different one off outdoor track each year. Something built in the dunes, In baja,untouched grass track etc.. build outdoors back up. Moto cross will always have the one up over supercross on the experience, sitting in bleachers vs being on the terrain. It is sad to talk about American Motocross on a pro level suffering due to Supercross expanding.
If MX is suffering perhaps they should consider how to improve it.
Different track locations
Different bikes allowed
Less ruts and jumps
A schedule that a privateer could afford to follow without criss-crossing the country
A class where up and comers don't have to race sand baggers
A pit row where you could buy authentic team gear
A format where there are more gate drops and less run aways
A spectator could know who won at the end of the day
If top riders choose SX only contracts for financial reasons you better make it worth their while
No one needs to be unemployed. You might have to change with the times though.
Or not, leave it alone and watch it die.
Pit Row
If you want to see your sport go mainstream, then it takes Promoter's and Sponsor's willing to risk multi millions of dollars. Over the decades we have seen many of both come and go. Now 1 wants to step up to the plate and they are getting flack over it?
I miss the days of the Trans Am's but they are gone, along with Jaroslav Falta winning Supercross and 3 moto's outdoors.
The sky is not falling, that is the sun breaking through. And get off my grass you damn kids!
The definition for me would be getting paid more than expenses at least to a level of minimum wage or about $15k per year.
I would take a wild ass guess at under 100 worldwide?
It is awesome to chase your dream, but eventually most will need to find a real job.
Which responsibility of a Promoter comes 1st, an employer or an entertainer? If 1 employee filled the house like at a music concert it would be a success.
At what point in the results does it "pay" from the purse for the finish?
MEC - 1 full gate of pros (20)
SX - 2 full gates for each class (80)
MX- 2 full gates 4 each class (80)
GP- 2 full gates each class (80) no purse
If there is fear of less employment, where does it come from?
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