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As far as sponsors go, they follow the numbers.
Unless it's something politically incorrect, a guy hits his wife, a guy gets caught chasing women, the sponsors will be where the numbers are.
And really, admit it, Redneck Culture is, and has been, very fair game in the mainstream public.
It's cool to make light of a guy that digs big trucks and chew,
You know you're a redneck if..,,.
So really, how is RM gonna hurt any of this?
Besides, like it's been posted, the powers that be pay the riders squat, it's their business to make a living
with what they can put together. Fuck, they can't even sell a shirt with their name on it at the track.
What's next, an AMA code of conduct on how you live and make a living?
The fact is, stereotypes exist. It's incredibly dumb for a business to play into them.
The NFL is without a doubt LESS VIOLENT than the rest of American society. But you'd never see them endorse a parody that depicts the opposite as to perpetuate the myth that the sport is "filled with wife beaters and people that cant stay out of trouble".
The UFC is costing itself MILLIONS trying to distance itself from steroids.
The NBA imposed a ton of rules to distance itself from the "Malice in the Palace".
You dont think the F1 brass would step in and pull it's drivers if they were participating in a non-affiliated event in which one of the main attractions was a drunk driver?
Im trying to remember why JLaw was pushed out of the sport? Oh yeah, because he was basically a real life New Jersey white trash version of Ronnie Mac. And now his worst behaviour is being showcased. hahahaha. Somewhere there is a strung out Jason Lawrence who is watching RBSR yelling "aint this a bitch".
Nobody is arguing that Ronnie Mac isnt funny (well, some are). Nobody is arguing that he shouldnt exist (Let Jimmy do his thing via his social media and youtube). The argument being made (and it's quite factual) is that it's highly irresponsible to put this caricature front and center during high profile events. Especially for a sport whose economics are so unstable. Ask any team owner if they feel comfortable enough to welcome negative PR in the name of a good laugh.
Ive had conversations with powers that be in this sport that expressed they want to keep the sport small and never want to lose it's "good ol boy" nature. They are willing to sacrifice professionalism to keep the status quo. There is something to be said for that. Ok. That's fine, I appreciate the honesty. I see their perspective. They're also well paid and arent in danger of losing their paychecks. And then there are the members of this forum and/or sport as a whole whom probably feel the same way. Until a well known/liked contributor of this website is losing his job and then you all flip the fuck out. As if there isnt a trickle down effect to "keeping the sport small". You cant have it both ways.
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With the details of work done to this almost 20 year old bike.
No doubt his competition was on factory prepped bikes
While I'm out pre-running the Baja 1K, reverend Peelout will speak on my behalf.
Thank you.
For 'Murica!
For 'Murica!
Pit Row
It is NOT professional SX or an AMA sanctioned event.
Much of the attendance was due to "promotion" by RM69, and thus we will all have a chance to watch the event again next year. Who do you think "pulled in" Reed and Villopoto? How great was it to see Ryan Villopoto smiling and having fun riding his dirt bike in a sport he dominated. Who enjoyed seeing RV2…. thank Ronnie and his social media.
Some "naysayers" talk about people who happened to just “tune in” and see this "crap". This was NOT a live Feld SX Show or ABC's Wide World of Sports on Saturday afternoon TV. You had to get on the internet, and go to RED BULL TV. It is not something you accidently tuned into. The event is going to be aired at a later date on TV, so some of you may want to blackball that channel. My guess is that the delayed TV broadcast will have some extra viewers because of RM69. Just be sure to warn newcomers to motorcycling(and idiots) that RM69 is a fictional character. There have been some good “references/ comparisons” in this post regarding other sports if you need some assistance with an analogy for the newcomers watching.
I take a few things from this:
Riding a dirt motorcycle is fun…all the riders are smiling and appear to be having a great time.
These “one off” fun events can be entertaining and fun for all.
You can have fun(and go fast) on a 20 year old $1000-1500 motorcycle.
Helmets, Boots, Goggles, and gloves should be worn by every rider for protection.
It is the parent’s responsibility to teach their children.
There are more fans of the sport after RBSR than before this year’s event.
Thanks RED BULL!
The internet is not good for people.
Things were just fine in 98'.
In 98' Ronnie Mac would have been allowed to take the corners AND the jumps.
Duke Finch should have made a rule against how short his own shorts were, and whoever that one dude was who followed him around like a puppy dog just so he would be allowed to wear an AMA shirt and a head set was the biggest suckass the world ever saw. If you yelled BOO he would dissapear for the rest of the day.
The stands were also full in 98'.
Without racial slurs and chewing tobacco, RM will never be seen as real so you highly analytical types who are worried about the sports image in the eyes of those who never watch it can relax.
The 2014 season and prior had so many more fast guys in the 450 class than the 18' season will.
The Europeans are coming.
When they talked about the handling of bikes in the 90s not being great, they also didn't drive the dozer on the track every hour during the day.
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