[rsheidler]

Re: Pass the Grey Poupon there bro

Even if there were a seperate racing channel for non-NASCAR racing, the local cable companies in many rural areas would not carry it.

For example, I am fairly certain that I own the only sportbike in the entire county, and one of perhaps 3 sportscars (there is my Miata, a BWM Z3 and a Porsche 924). I did once see a Corvette pass through town, but it didn't stop. There are lots of Harleys and dirt bikes and a few old beater UJMs from early 80s.

A racing channel that did not mainly feature NASCAR would attract a local viewership of exactly 2 -- my daughter and me. Good luck getting the cable company to offer it!

BTW, a couple of years back, I interviewed for a CFO position with Richard Petty Enterprises, and I can tell you that these guys are hard-core motorheads who enjoy all forms of racing. That stuff is a lot more sophisticated than it looks. Just because these guys have southern accents don't mean that they have 2-digit IQs.

Bob

 

[rsheidler]

Re: Pass the Grey Poupon there bro

I guess you have access to old SpeedVision financial statements? What was their ROI?

 

[rsheidler]

Re: Pass the Grey Poupon there bro

Hey Buz

If his Z3 is a "girl's car" what the ***** would you call my Miata? ;-)

Not that I care, one way or the other. As you said the other day, the next time I worry about what someone else thinks will be the first time.

The Z3 coupe is sorta funny looking to my eyes but one of my old riding buddies had the M-coupe version and it rocked! Can't believe what they did with the new one (Z4?) -- FUGLY!

Cheers

Bob

 

[rsheidler]

Re: Pass the Grey Poupon there bro

Not to mention that some of those millions who tune in to watch NASCAR just might see a commercial for the Daytona motorcycle coverage and decide to tune in, or maybe they tune in to catch the latest NASCAR results and catch a motocross event instead, and figure it is worth watching! How will motorcycle racing ever become popular if only those who already are fans even know it exists?

 

[rsheidler]

Re: Pass the Grey Poupon there bro

Hell, even on this site, which presumably is mostly frequented by those with at least a passing interest in motorcycles, there is a lot less apparent interest in racing topics than general interest subjects. I'm not complaining, it is just an observation. As an example, today's article on the WSB had fewer than 1/2 as many posts as the article on the Volvo ad.

I'm gonna venture that more than half of the readers on this site did not watch the WSB and will not watch the 200 next weekend. So how in Hell can we expect the general public to watch in sufficient number to support a stand-alone non-NASCAR channel?

Thank God for NASCAR!

Bob

 

[rsheidler]

Re: Pass the Grey Poupon there bro

Actually my daughter has never driven the Miata. My wife mostly controls the keys, and she is more immune to batting eyelids than I am! I got the Miata sorta as a peace offering after my wife realized how much money I had spent on the Ducati, only to turn it into a monoposto!

That is where the Dyna Sport comes in -- with our daughter now pretty well grown, my wife once again is interested in spending more time on the pillion. I am also thinking about an R1150R or possibly one of the new naked Japanese bikes. Having formed my motorcycle preferences in the 50s and 60s, I prefer no fairings and the sound and feel of singles, parallel or V-twins. The boxer twin is a little flatulent-sounding for my tastes, but it is a nice ride.

I need to find a Harley dealer who has a Dyna Sport I can demo. Don't know how likely that is. I have demo'd Buells several times, but don't know how they are about offering rides on Harleys.

Cheers

Bob