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1/27/2012 11:57am
After thinking about it the last couple of weeks, I'm stuck on what to think. We all know James has elevated our sport with the talent he has as well as Reed, but is it really as far as the sport could have gone. The last couple of years it was always whether or not JS would lose it and before that if RC could continue his domination. For moto freaks like most of us, we really do appreciate it because we know the work they put in and can understand what they do on a bike is amazing.
My problem is that with CR and JS just dominating, new fans won't find it as something entertaining. The last few weeks show that. With the bar banging between the top riders and the fact none of them are mad and are ready for more just gets me more excited for the next week. My roomates for example have always watched a few races with me from time to time over the years but always thought it was boring like Nascar. They have been following now almost as much as me just because it is now so much more interesting. I now honestly think if we can just get a few more guys in the battle our sport will reach the next level.
One other question to think of is the outside sponsorship. Sure, JS has brought in some great sponsors but that is because he was the top. If we have multiple top people, that should bring in even more top sponsors since it really all is relative to who is the fastest.
This topic may be stupid but what do you all think. I remember DC saying in a Racerhead months ago that our sport needs JS whether you like it or not, but I'm now starting to have to disagree.
My problem is that with CR and JS just dominating, new fans won't find it as something entertaining. The last few weeks show that. With the bar banging between the top riders and the fact none of them are mad and are ready for more just gets me more excited for the next week. My roomates for example have always watched a few races with me from time to time over the years but always thought it was boring like Nascar. They have been following now almost as much as me just because it is now so much more interesting. I now honestly think if we can just get a few more guys in the battle our sport will reach the next level.
One other question to think of is the outside sponsorship. Sure, JS has brought in some great sponsors but that is because he was the top. If we have multiple top people, that should bring in even more top sponsors since it really all is relative to who is the fastest.
This topic may be stupid but what do you all think. I remember DC saying in a Racerhead months ago that our sport needs JS whether you like it or not, but I'm now starting to have to disagree.
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The sport isn't better, but the racing is...for now.
If not for Hill, #2 vs, #5 could get boring as well.
It's way too early to say anyone has anyone covered in the top 3.
hope we have all five of those guys come Daytona.
RV was catching RD?
Rilly?
I guess I was at a different race.
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