Who created the most pre-season buzz?

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Edited Date/Time 1/27/2012 10:59am
Criteria being the creation of a team image and marketing of the team.

1. I would have to vote for JGR and Stewart. He really created a great deal of interest, and generated some good publicity. Kudos on the dinner thing too.
2. Hart & Huntington: They did it right.Some cool public events, awesome looking bikes and gear and good video.

Worst team rollouts?:
I think Team McBrooks takes the cake on that. The team seems lacking in identity and personality, even with a great personality behind the team (MC).
Jeff Ward Racing was kind of bland too. A couple videos, then Josh Grant gets in a shoving match the first time he lines up. Ugh.
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brlatm 1/6/2012 11:11am
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Agree to all of the above^^^^^^^^^^
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I'm pretty sure MotoChief created the most pre-season buzz. Whistling
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KTM/Two Two/H & H - all handled PR pretty well.

McBrooks was the biggest disappointment by far. I expect it from Brooks, but I thought MC would bring some attention to detail. When I first heard MC was involved I immediately thought this team will rival Two Two in "coolness" factor. Fail.
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shanhard 1/6/2012 11:17am
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JDR (250s)
TwoTwo (450s)

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mx 219 1/6/2012 12:29pm
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shanhard wrote:
JDR (250s)
TwoTwo (450s)
a little biased??

I havent heard much about either team compared to others...Id say Stewart with JGR because he stuck with the Yamaha, which ppl say is garbage. Along with that came the changes they have made to the bike.
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It seems like the mc/Brooks deal doesn't need to create any ROI for it's sponsors. They are going about it like they are an OEM with a guaranteed budget, not a privately funded team. Who knows, it's still pretty early on.
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Tumblin 1/6/2012 12:59pm
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KTM/Dunge Hands down. They've had more videos posted, charged right into MEC, have their new replica model on it's way. All with very open behind the scene shop/DeCoster access.

They' may not bring home the championship, but they'll be in it and are doing it right.
knowitalloveragainnovice 1/6/2012 1:03pm
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lucero10x wrote:
It seems like the mc/Brooks deal doesn't need to create any ROI for it's sponsors. They are going about it like they are an OEM with...
It seems like the mc/Brooks deal doesn't need to create any ROI for it's sponsors. They are going about it like they are an OEM with a guaranteed budget, not a privately funded team. Who knows, it's still pretty early on.
They are just getting started and haven't had much to talk about. And on a limited budget.

If Andrew does well, the team will grow.

Same for Wardy's team.

This year they are just going racing. Business building will take place ongoing.

Even JGR has mentioned they had trouble landing the high dollar sponsor.
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lucero10x 1/6/2012 1:12pm
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knowitalloveragainnovice wrote:
They are just getting started and haven't had much to talk about. And on a limited budget. If Andrew does well, the team will grow. Same...
They are just getting started and haven't had much to talk about. And on a limited budget.

If Andrew does well, the team will grow.

Same for Wardy's team.

This year they are just going racing. Business building will take place ongoing.

Even JGR has mentioned they had trouble landing the high dollar sponsor.
Yeah, we'll see. LB and MC are two serious powerhouse names going into the season looking second tier at best.
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#1 Dungey and/or his KTM were talked about more than any other single rider or bike since MEC.

#2 JS' bike in the last couple of days has dominated.
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The JGR deal has been the biggest deal....... not just on here, but look at the youtube hits for all the videos......... no comparison to anything else
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The good kind: JS7
The bad kind: Let's refer to him as "Snookie"
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The fact that you say that there is "no comparison to anything else" when the giant Dungey/KTM story dominated the news for a long time says a lot.
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It's funny how some people kinda look down at the H&H team because of whole image and llfestyle. But compared to most teams there look is really professional and very serious with their pit setup and sponsor presentation.. Not to mention they have some serious sponsors involved.
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Jarid332 wrote:
It's funny how some people kinda look down at the H&H team because of whole image and llfestyle. But compared to most teams there look is...
It's funny how some people kinda look down at the H&H team because of whole image and llfestyle. But compared to most teams there look is really professional and very serious with their pit setup and sponsor presentation.. Not to mention they have some serious sponsors involved.
There image does not represent reality in real life business. It's hard for people to relate to there look.
Teens get it more than the working adult
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Dungey by far. New team, entirely new bike that's not even in production yet, back with Decoster, etc.

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SoCalMX70 1/6/2012 3:53pm
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Going by the CRITERA....

Image: TwoTwo by far...

Marketing: JGR or Redbull KTM. TwoTwo did well also.

Overall: I'd say it's a toss up between the 3. They've all done well.

EDIT: Worst is the McBrooks deal for sure.
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I don't want to pick on two new teams (McBrooks and Wardy) and they don't give a crap what I think anyhow, but Team 22 is also new, and they are rapidly becoming a fan favorite.

But it ain't race time yet. I am sure all the teams have lots of special plans for A1. I am psyched as hell for Sat. night! Wasn't near this excited at Christmas.
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Motodude 1/6/2012 5:25pm
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Stewart is all about JSE...so he's gotta make the most noise..But 22 scoring the full HRC deal in knocking on the door.
JGR killed it with that video though.
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SoCalMX70 wrote:
Going by the CRITERA.... Image: TwoTwo by far... Marketing: JGR or Redbull KTM. TwoTwo did well also. Overall: I'd say it's a toss up between the...
Going by the CRITERA....

Image: TwoTwo by far...

Marketing: JGR or Redbull KTM. TwoTwo did well also.

Overall: I'd say it's a toss up between the 3. They've all done well.

EDIT: Worst is the McBrooks deal for sure.
I agree with this mostly, except I wouldn't be so hard on the Brooks/McGrath team. I bet
they have been putting more time and money in testing and getting ready than in PR. AS
is a solid rider who will be consistent for their team the first year and if he podiums it will
be a strong finish for their team. Hope Andrew stays healthy and is up front again on the
Honda.
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GrapeApe wrote:
KTM/Two Two/H & H - all handled PR pretty well. McBrooks was the biggest disappointment by far. I expect it from Brooks, but I thought MC...
KTM/Two Two/H & H - all handled PR pretty well.

McBrooks was the biggest disappointment by far. I expect it from Brooks, but I thought MC would bring some attention to detail. When I first heard MC was involved I immediately thought this team will rival Two Two in "coolness" factor. Fail.
And I seem to remember a vid of MC dissing reed last year about starting his own team.
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Uncleof2 wrote:
I agree with this mostly, except I wouldn't be so hard on the Brooks/McGrath team. I bet they have been putting more time and money in...
I agree with this mostly, except I wouldn't be so hard on the Brooks/McGrath team. I bet
they have been putting more time and money in testing and getting ready than in PR. AS
is a solid rider who will be consistent for their team the first year and if he podiums it will
be a strong finish for their team. Hope Andrew stays healthy and is up front again on the
Honda.
Man, class act. Can tell you're a fan of good racing, even though you actually do have a "horse in this race".

Just thought I'd say.
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GrapeApe wrote:
KTM/Two Two/H & H - all handled PR pretty well. McBrooks was the biggest disappointment by far. I expect it from Brooks, but I thought MC...
KTM/Two Two/H & H - all handled PR pretty well.

McBrooks was the biggest disappointment by far. I expect it from Brooks, but I thought MC would bring some attention to detail. When I first heard MC was involved I immediately thought this team will rival Two Two in "coolness" factor. Fail.
pacetruckdrvr wrote:
And I seem to remember a vid of MC dissing reed last year about starting his own team.
Yeah, but MC gave Reed some real props in the Supercross Preview that was on at Christmas. That was pretty cool.

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