Re: (stk0308)
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Quote, originally posted by stk0308 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It's my impression that many supercross fans wouldn't translate well their enthusiasm for racing into actual road riding with motards. They might be more inclined to try a motocross track, but more likely an ATV is their chosen weapon. They sell hand over fist here.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Well put Steve. Unfourtunatley, americans (& maybe humans in general) tend to be a lazy bunch, content to do just enough to get by. Why bother to learn how to skillfully pilot a dirtbike, risking such catastrophies as: falling over, skull splitting headaches while trying to remember how to brake, clutch, downshift, & balance (maybe even standing up!) all at the same time, when you can plop your fat, McDonalds fed ass onto a 4-wheeler & ride with half the work/skill/speed? (hey, where's the beer holder on this thing!?!)
On another note, I don't think that supermoto will ever draw non-enthusiast crowds to full potential, until they totally "americanize" it. We're talking tracks that fit neatly in the confines of an indoor arena, with insane jumps (AMA seems to be ontop of that one = copper mountain), maybe some pirotechnics, or a ring of fire, & some husky voiced speed talking monster truck announcer. The whole thing has to be put together & spoon fed to the public. If they have to do anything out of the ordinary (drive out into the country to some kart track they've never heard of), it's just not gonna happen, they'd rather stay home & watch 24/7 coverage of ASSCAR.