So 2015 is the last year on Monster's contract with Supercross

rosebud441 wrote:

I can live without that green claw,, Hopefully SX can too...

God Please find us a new title sponsor.. Thanks

rosebud441 wrote:

I can live without that green claw,, Hopefully SX can too...

God Please find us a new title sponsor.. Thanks

IWreckALot wrote:

I think Home Depot or Lowes would be awesome sponsors. Seems to fit our demographic somewhat. They probably wouldn't shell out the money to do it...

I think Home Depot or Lowes would be awesome sponsors. Seems to fit our demographic somewhat. They probably wouldn't shell out the money to do it for a sport like SX or MX but I think it would be cool. I'd like to see us get away from a heavy energy drink reliance.

Big E wrote:

Trust me, Monster is not going anywhere...the green claw will be around for a lot longer.

GuyB wrote:

Actually, I believe it's longer than that.

rosebud441 wrote:

I can live without that green claw,, Hopefully SX can too...

God Please find us a new title sponsor.. Thanks

IWreckALot wrote:

I think Home Depot or Lowes would be awesome sponsors. Seems to fit our demographic somewhat. They probably wouldn't shell out the money to do it...

I think Home Depot or Lowes would be awesome sponsors. Seems to fit our demographic somewhat. They probably wouldn't shell out the money to do it for a sport like SX or MX but I think it would be cool. I'd like to see us get away from a heavy energy drink reliance.

hvaughn88 wrote:

It would make me feel a little better about spending so much damn money there, haha

IWreckALot wrote:

I think Home Depot or Lowes would be awesome sponsors. Seems to fit our demographic somewhat. They probably wouldn't shell out the money to do it...

I think Home Depot or Lowes would be awesome sponsors. Seems to fit our demographic somewhat. They probably wouldn't shell out the money to do it for a sport like SX or MX but I think it would be cool. I'd like to see us get away from a heavy energy drink reliance.

hvaughn88 wrote:

It would make me feel a little better about spending so much damn money there, haha

IWreckALot wrote:

No crap man. I had to replace a few fence panels this weekend. I'm pretty sure they owe me a few shares of stock from all...

No crap man. I had to replace a few fence panels this weekend. I'm pretty sure they owe me a few shares of stock from all the money I drop on them routinely. I basically make it rain in Home Depot.

peelout wrote:

i think it's hilarious that so many people have a boner for whining about Monster's presence in supercross.

JerseyFresh wrote:

Yeah, they are not going anywhere. Years and years ago, a Fox shirt or hat was a give-away that you rode moto. Now it's that green...

Yeah, they are not going anywhere. Years and years ago, a Fox shirt or hat was a give-away that you rode moto. Now it's that green M. I don't get it, and had a rant about it on here before, but it is what it is. Shitty energy drink companies make cool shit happen.

peelout wrote:

i think it's hilarious that so many people have a boner for whining about Monster's presence in supercross.

Tpog496 wrote:

Unless they were getting paid to of course.

Skippie wrote:

Right on Jeffro, it's not Monster's fault that their "fans" happen to be all the bros. But if they are willing to routinely put out money...

Right on Jeffro, it's not Monster's fault that their "fans" happen to be all the bros. But if they are willing to routinely put out money in support of the sport and it's riders, I don't see a problem.

Tpog496 wrote:

Unless they were getting paid to of course.

mxb2 wrote:

So your theory, everybody wear plain tees hats and shirts unless your getting paid? I assume your bike is graphic free and vehicles have logos removed?

Tpog496 wrote:

I was just thinking the same thing.. How odd would Lowe's Home Improvement Supercross sound?

Tpog496 wrote:

Unless they were getting paid to of course.

mxb2 wrote:

So your theory, everybody wear plain tees hats and shirts unless your getting paid? I assume your bike is graphic free and vehicles have logos removed?

Tpog496 wrote:

I hate when people put words in my mouth.... Yes my bike is graphic free at the moment. If you wear a monster hat chances are...

I hate when people put words in my mouth.... Yes my bike is graphic free at the moment. If you wear a monster hat chances are Jeffro just described you. Unless your getting paid to wear it.

SEE ARE125 wrote:

But how cool would it be to see a cardboard cutout of KR94, or ET3 in the store next to Jimmie Johnson. Think of all the...

But how cool would it be to see a cardboard cutout of KR94, or ET3 in the store next to Jimmie Johnson. Think of all the people that go in those places, and to have moto scattered around inside would be create a draw for the sport, IMO.

Monster has been a catch 22, IMO. I'm glad they stepped up and supported the sport I love, but hearing "Monster" all throughout the broadcast or at the races and seeing it plastered literally EVERY where is a bit much. Never mind the fact that years ago, I remember Red Bull, Rock Star, and Monster handing out free samples and all had their own booths. Now that it's the "Monster Energy Pit Party," the competition isn't allowed to have their own booths setup to promote their products. I know some venues are limited on space, but having companies like Monster and GoPro monopolizing SX is a real bummer, and discourages other, competing companies from joining in. RD5 is now sponsored by Sony and their new helmet cam, is he even going to be able to wear it in SX? Muscle Milk Honda wasn't allowed to wear their Contour camera, because of GoPro's stranglehold.

I'm glad Monster sponsors SX, but all the stipulations that limit other companies from joining in is a bit frustrating. It's obvious why they want it that way, and I understand it's just business. But if the racers can compete, I think sponsoring companies should be allowed a chance to compete as well.

peelout wrote:

i think it's hilarious that so many people have a boner for whining about Monster's presence in supercross.

rosebud441 wrote:

I'm just tired of them... Their tacky, as my grandma would say.

jeffro503 wrote:

It became tacky when all the " Bro's ' started living the Monsta-gangsta " life , with their flat bill wearing , tatted out , huge...

It became tacky when all the " Bro's ' started living the Monsta-gangsta " life , with their flat bill wearing , tatted out , huge 4x4 with slicks and using the word " Bro " every 4th word in a sentence.

We can't pass all the blame onto Monster themselves for the type of people who religiously follow them. AND....weather we like it or not......they have been a huge supporter of this sport and many others. They pay out a lot of money to riders , teams , and about 1000 other things that help this sport.........so to me , I don't care if it's tacky , as long as they are helping this sport.

More the merrier as far as I'm concerned ( sponsors ). And until some other company steps up to the plate and forks over the kind of money Monster has........then ya , we need them. If we DON'T get that kind of support , our riders will race for pennies when they deserve much more.

SEE ARE125 wrote:

But how cool would it be to see a cardboard cutout of KR94, or ET3 in the store next to Jimmie Johnson. Think of all the...

But how cool would it be to see a cardboard cutout of KR94, or ET3 in the store next to Jimmie Johnson. Think of all the people that go in those places, and to have moto scattered around inside would be create a draw for the sport, IMO.

Monster has been a catch 22, IMO. I'm glad they stepped up and supported the sport I love, but hearing "Monster" all throughout the broadcast or at the races and seeing it plastered literally EVERY where is a bit much. Never mind the fact that years ago, I remember Red Bull, Rock Star, and Monster handing out free samples and all had their own booths. Now that it's the "Monster Energy Pit Party," the competition isn't allowed to have their own booths setup to promote their products. I know some venues are limited on space, but having companies like Monster and GoPro monopolizing SX is a real bummer, and discourages other, competing companies from joining in. RD5 is now sponsored by Sony and their new helmet cam, is he even going to be able to wear it in SX? Muscle Milk Honda wasn't allowed to wear their Contour camera, because of GoPro's stranglehold.

I'm glad Monster sponsors SX, but all the stipulations that limit other companies from joining in is a bit frustrating. It's obvious why they want it that way, and I understand it's just business. But if the racers can compete, I think sponsoring companies should be allowed a chance to compete as well.

Sully wrote:

[b]"But how cool would it be to see a cardboard cutout of KR94, or ET3 in the store next to Jimmie Johnson. Think of all the...

"But how cool would it be to see a cardboard cutout of KR94, or ET3 in the store next to Jimmie Johnson. Think of all the people that go in those places, and to have moto scattered around inside would be create a draw for the sport, IMO."

Hasn't Red Bull put bikes and cardboard cutouts of Dungey and Roczen at 7/11s all over the country to promote their brand/athletes? There's more eyeballs passing through a 7/11 than Home Depot/Loews.