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March 7, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Pete terHorst
Telephone: (877) 877-8969
E-mail: peter.terhorst@sympoint.com
AMA selects Daytona Motorsports Group to manage professional racing series
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.--The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) announced today that the Association has entered into an agreement in principle to sell the sanctioning, promotional and management rights for its AMA Pro Racing properties to the Daytona Motorsports Group (DMG), based in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Led by Roger Edmondson, the founder of the CCS motorcycle racing series and currently the President of the Grand American Road Race Series LLC, and Jim France, Vice Chairman/Executive Vice President of NASCAR, DMG will assume responsibility for the AMA Superbike Series, the AMA Motocross Series, the AMA Flat Track Series, the AMA Supermoto Series, the AMA Hillclimb Series and ATV Pro Racing. The agreement in principle does not include the AMA Supercross and AMA Arenacross Series, the rights to which are held by Live Nation. Daytona Motorsports Group will license the use of the AMA name and trademarks to promote their motorcycle racing activities.
"For as long as I can remember, the AMA name has been synonymous with professional motorcycle racing in America," said France. Added Edmondson, "Our goal is to guide the sport into the mainstream of American culture and showcase the extraordinary abilities of the competitors and their teams."
"We are honored to be working with the Daytona Motorsports Group," said AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman. "This group of individuals has supported the AMA and motorcycle racing for decades. There isn't a better-resourced or more qualified entity in which to entrust the future of AMA Pro Racing."
The agreement between the AMA and DMG came as a result of an RFP (request for proposal) process undertaken by the AMA in September, 2007 to seek promotional partners for its professional racing series. The AMA will continue sanctioning amateur motorcycle racing and club activities.
"Today is a great day for professional motorcycle racing and for the AMA," Dingman said. "By placing AMA Pro Racing in the hands of people with a proven record of excellence in motor sports organization and promotion in a fashion similar to our successful partnership with Live Nation, the AMA will be able to focus its resources on its core mission to be a member advocacy organization."
The American Motorcyclist Association: rights. riding. racing.
Founded in 1924, the AMA is a non-profit organization with 290,000 members. The Association's purpose is to protect and promote the interests of motorcyclists, while serving the needs of its members. For more information, visit the AMA website at http://www.AMADirectlink.com.
March 7, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Pete terHorst
Telephone: (877) 877-8969
E-mail: peter.terhorst@sympoint.com
AMA selects Daytona Motorsports Group to manage professional racing series
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.--The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) announced today that the Association has entered into an agreement in principle to sell the sanctioning, promotional and management rights for its AMA Pro Racing properties to the Daytona Motorsports Group (DMG), based in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Led by Roger Edmondson, the founder of the CCS motorcycle racing series and currently the President of the Grand American Road Race Series LLC, and Jim France, Vice Chairman/Executive Vice President of NASCAR, DMG will assume responsibility for the AMA Superbike Series, the AMA Motocross Series, the AMA Flat Track Series, the AMA Supermoto Series, the AMA Hillclimb Series and ATV Pro Racing. The agreement in principle does not include the AMA Supercross and AMA Arenacross Series, the rights to which are held by Live Nation. Daytona Motorsports Group will license the use of the AMA name and trademarks to promote their motorcycle racing activities.
"For as long as I can remember, the AMA name has been synonymous with professional motorcycle racing in America," said France. Added Edmondson, "Our goal is to guide the sport into the mainstream of American culture and showcase the extraordinary abilities of the competitors and their teams."
"We are honored to be working with the Daytona Motorsports Group," said AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman. "This group of individuals has supported the AMA and motorcycle racing for decades. There isn't a better-resourced or more qualified entity in which to entrust the future of AMA Pro Racing."
The agreement between the AMA and DMG came as a result of an RFP (request for proposal) process undertaken by the AMA in September, 2007 to seek promotional partners for its professional racing series. The AMA will continue sanctioning amateur motorcycle racing and club activities.
"Today is a great day for professional motorcycle racing and for the AMA," Dingman said. "By placing AMA Pro Racing in the hands of people with a proven record of excellence in motor sports organization and promotion in a fashion similar to our successful partnership with Live Nation, the AMA will be able to focus its resources on its core mission to be a member advocacy organization."
The American Motorcyclist Association: rights. riding. racing.
Founded in 1924, the AMA is a non-profit organization with 290,000 members. The Association's purpose is to protect and promote the interests of motorcyclists, while serving the needs of its members. For more information, visit the AMA website at http://www.AMADirectlink.com.
Erik
Erik[/quote:2rjqjpqp]
Yep.
P
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Why so? You and everyone else doesn't even know what is going to transpire yet. You really believe 2 seperate series is thet way to go? I don't. Why splinter it?
Erik[/quote:3pilku9k]
I'd like to see NPG be the contractor that DMG hires for running the motocross side of things.
Dane
Erik[/quote:1dmnq5bb]
I'd like to see NPG be the contractor that DMG hires for running the motocross side of things.
Dane[/quote:1dmnq5bb]
Not me I want some races in the SE.
Erik[/quote:1nebl5zq]
I'd like to see NPG be the contractor that DMG hires for running the motocross side of things.
Dane[/quote:1nebl5zq]
Not me I want some races in the SE.[/quote:1nebl5zq]
I don't think that it needs to be the same facilities, but the NPG knows how to do professional motocross. The DMG should determine where the events are held, but the NPG should be the operators of the events.
I fully agree that there should be events spread out all over the country.
While it is good for me personally, having Hi Point, Steel City, and Red Bud within 4 hours of my home, I think that the events should be spread out more.
Dane
Erik[/quote:15kc4dtv]
Yea because having two similiar, competing series' is what will grow the sport. Hell, look what it did for open wheel racing with IRL and Champ Car
I don't think that it needs to be the same facilities, but the NPG knows how to do professional motocross. The DMG should determine where the events are held, but the NPG should be the operators of the events.
I fully agree that there should be events spread out all over the country.
While it is good for me personally, having Hi Point, Steel City, and Red Bud within 4 hours of my home, I think that the events should be spread out more.
Dane[/quote]
The NPG is alot of the reason this is all happening.They had there shot and it was the same old same old...
They keep having races and racking in the cash, all the while the tracks never upgrade the facilities for the racers or the fans.
They finally added two new tracks and the facilities are outstanding, showing what can happen if they spend some money.
Two races in pa at shitty ass old tracks and nothing in Fl or Ga,Give me a break.
The NPG had their chance it's time for something new and i dont mean YS.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 7, 2008) – The National Promoters Group (NPG) released an official statement in support of today’s announcement made by AMA Pro Racing at the Daytona International Speedway.
AMA Pro Racing announced that the Daytona Motorsports Group (DMG) has purchased the rights to all AMA Pro Racing motorcycle racing properties, including the venerable AMA Toyota Motocross Championship Presented by FMF.
An official statement was immediately released by the NPG’s president Carrie Coombs Russell who represents the 12 track owners that are currently under contract to produce the 2008 AMA Toyota Motocross Championship Presented by FMF.
“We are pleased with today’s announcement that AMA Pro Racing is turning things over to a company with the success and racing heritage that the Daytona Motorsports Group brings to our sport. The NPG and its 12 track owners continue their commitment to the long-term growth of AMA Motocross and look forward to developing a successful working relationship with DMG. The NPG has been instrumental in raising the level of professionalism of motocross racing in the U.S. but we also realize our job is not done. We have developed an aggressive and comprehensive plan that encompasses all areas of the series. From competitive issues to event site upgrades to overall fan interaction, the NPG will implement a series of programs designed to improve the overall look and feel of AMA Motocross. We feel strongly about our direction and future success for our series, its riders, teams and sponsors. In time we will learn of the inner workings of the business arrangements made by AMA Pro Racing with DMG and how our two organizations can capitalize on each other’s strengths. This was a positive announcement for motocross in the U.S. and we’re looking forward to another great summer of racing.”
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 7, 2008) – The National Promoters Group (NPG) released an official statement in support of today’s announcement made by AMA Pro Racing at the Daytona International Speedway.
AMA Pro Racing announced that the Daytona Motorsports Group (DMG) has purchased the rights to all AMA Pro Racing motorcycle racing properties, including the venerable AMA Toyota Motocross Championship Presented by FMF.
An official statement was immediately released by the NPG’s president Carrie Coombs Russell who represents the 12 track owners that are currently under contract to produce the 2008 AMA Toyota Motocross Championship Presented by FMF.
“We are pleased with today’s announcement that AMA Pro Racing is turning things over to a company with the success and racing heritage that the Daytona Motorsports Group brings to our sport. The NPG and its 12 track owners continue their commitment to the long-term growth of AMA Motocross and look forward to developing a successful working relationship with DMG. The NPG has been instrumental in raising the level of professionalism of motocross racing in the U.S. but we also realize our job is not done. We have developed an aggressive and comprehensive plan that encompasses all areas of the series. From competitive issues to event site upgrades to overall fan interaction, the NPG will implement a series of programs designed to improve the overall look and feel of AMA Motocross. We feel strongly about our direction and future success for our series, its riders, teams and sponsors. In time we will learn of the inner workings of the business arrangements made by AMA Pro Racing with DMG and how our two organizations can capitalize on each other’s strengths. This was a positive announcement for motocross in the U.S. and we’re looking forward to another great summer of racing.”[/quote:2evt69ta]
Teef has to be going out of his mind right now.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 7, 2008) – The National Promoters Group (NPG) released an official statement in support of today’s announcement made by AMA Pro Racing at the Daytona International Speedway.
AMA Pro Racing announced that the Daytona Motorsports Group (DMG) has purchased the rights to all AMA Pro Racing motorcycle racing properties, including the venerable AMA Toyota Motocross Championship Presented by FMF.
An official statement was immediately released by the NPG’s president Carrie Coombs Russell who represents the 12 track owners that are currently under contract to produce the 2008 AMA Toyota Motocross Championship Presented by FMF.
“We are pleased with today’s announcement that AMA Pro Racing is turning things over to a company with the success and racing heritage that the Daytona Motorsports Group brings to our sport. The NPG and its 12 track owners continue their commitment to the long-term growth of AMA Motocross and look forward to developing a successful working relationship with DMG. The NPG has been instrumental in raising the level of professionalism of motocross racing in the U.S. but we also realize our job is not done. We have developed an aggressive and comprehensive plan that encompasses all areas of the series. From competitive issues to event site upgrades to overall fan interaction, the NPG will implement a series of programs designed to improve the overall look and feel of AMA Motocross. We feel strongly about our direction and future success for our series, its riders, teams and sponsors. In time we will learn of the inner workings of the business arrangements made by AMA Pro Racing with DMG and how our two organizations can capitalize on each other’s strengths. This was a positive announcement for motocross in the U.S. and we’re looking forward to another great summer of racing.”[/quote:2821a93e]
Teef has to be going out of his mind right now.
They sell "exclusive" sponsorship deals. When a company like PU decides to buy a sponsorship package, they are doing it knowing that they will have an "exclusive." Therefore, TR, WPS, FOX, O'Neal and any other company that they compete with can not set up a booth at the nationals. IMHO, I do not feel that this is the best way to grow the sport or generate revenue, but I also understand that this is how it is done, therefore the companies that step up, like Parts, FMF, etc, should get what they have paid for.
They sell "exclusive" sponsorship deals. When a company like PU decides to buy a sponsorship package, they are doing it knowing that they will have an "exclusive." Therefore, TR, WPS, FOX, O'Neal and any other company that they compete with can not set up a booth at the nationals. IMHO, I do not feel that this is the best way to grow the sport or generate revenue, but I also understand that this is how it is done, therefore the companies that step up, like Parts, FMF, etc, should get what they have paid for.[/quote:296c6fly]
I understand why they do it, but as a fan it sucks. The whole fan experience could be 100 times better if they let more sponors in.
Pit Row
When is Bremen's new track supposed to open?
I expect the business side of things is going to shift a lot in terms of what can work for the teams and riders.
Why would Washougal go away ?
S
Yeah, but they have the YS Press release on it.
Does TFS still get to park in the pits?
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