2002 AMA Pro Racing Spectator Survey Results

2002 AMA Pro Racing Spectator Survey Results

AMA Chevy Trucks U.S. Motocross Championship
Are you male or female?
At-event results
220 responses

Female 21.82% (48)

Male 78.18% (172)

Online results
963 responses

Female 8.62% (83)

Male 91.38% (880)

Combined results
1183 responses

Female 11.07% (131)

Male 88.93% (1052)

What is your age?
At-event results
220 responses

Under 16 10.91% (24)

16-17 5.91% (13)

18-20 8.64% (19)

21-24 10.45% (23)

25-29 9.55% (21)

30-34 14.55% (32)

35-39 19.09% (42)

40-44 12.73% (28)

45-49 5.91% (13)

50-54 1.82% (4)

55-64 0.45% (1)

65 or over 0.00% (0)

Online results
961 responses

Under 16 11.97% (115)

16-17 6.76% (65)

18-20 3.54% (34)

21-24 7.28% (70)

25-29 13.11% (126)

30-34 16.96% (163)

35-39 16.96% (163)

40-44 14.36% (138)

45-49 6.24% (60)

50-54 1.25% (12)

55-64 1.35% (13)

65 or over 0.21% (2)

Combined results
1181 responses

Under 16 11.77% (139)

16-17 6.60% (78)

18-20 4.49% (53)

21-24 7.87% (93)

25-29 12.45% (147)

30-34 16.51% (195)

35-39 17.36% (205)

40-44 14.06% (166)

45-49 6.18% (73)

50-54 1.35% (16)

55-64 1.19% (14)

65 or over 0.17% (2)

What is your marital status?
At-event results
219 responses

Married 41.55% (91)

Separated/divorced 8.22% (18)

Single 50.23% (110)

Online results
951 responses

Married 51.31% (488)

Separated/divorced 6.31% (60)

Single 41.96% (399)

Widowed 0.42% (4)

Combined results
1170 responses

Married 49.49% (579)

Separated/divorced 6.67% (78)

Single 43.50% (509)

Widowed 0.34% (4)

Please indicate the highest level of education you have completed?
At-event results
219 responses

Some high school or less 20.09% (44)

Graduated high school 32.88% (72)

Attended college less than 1 year 9.13% (20)

Attended college 1 to 3 years 27.40% (60)

Graduated from 4 year college 9.59% (21)

Post graduate degree 0.91% (2)

Online results
960 responses

Some high school or less 19.79% (190)

Graduated high school 21.46% (206)

Attended college less than 1 year 8.54% (82)

Attended college 1 to 3 years 30.31% (291)

Graduated from 4 year college 13.65% (131)

Post graduate study 2.29% (22)

Post graduate degree 3.96% (38)

Combined results
1179 responses

Some high school or less 16.12% (190)

Graduated high school 23.58% (278)

Attended college less than 1 year 8.65% (102)

Attended college 1 to 3 years 29.77% (351)

Graduated from 4 year college 12.89% (152)

Post graduate study 5.60% (66)

Post graduate degree 3.39% (40)

What is your current job title or position?
At-event results
219 responses

Clerical 4.11% (9)

Laborer 14.61% (32)

Management 8.68% (19)

Other 10.05% (22)

Own Business 12.33% (27)

Retired 0.46% (1)

Sales 4.11% (9)

Skilled Trade 17.35% (38)

Student 15.53% (34)

Technical 8.22% (18)

Unemployed 4.57% (10)

Online results
948 responses

Clerical 0.95% (9)

Laborer 4.96% (47)

Management 16.14% (153)

Other 10.97% (104)

Own Business 7.70% (73)

Retired 0.84% (8)

Sales 6.86% (65)

Skilled Trade 14.35% (136)

Student 16.24% (154)

Technical 16.35% (155)

Unemployed 4.64% (44)

Combined results
1167 responses

Clerical 1.54% (18)

Laborer 6.77% (79)

Management 14.74% (172)

Other 10.80% (126)

Own Business 8.57% (100)

Retired 0.77% (9)

Sales 6.34% (74)

Skilled Trade 14.91% (174)

Student 16.11% (188)

Technical 14.82% (173)

Unemployed 4.63% (54)

Total household income before taxes in 2002
At-event results
207 responses

Under $10,000 10.63% (22)

$10,000-$14,999 3.38% (7)

$15,000-$19,999 1.93% (4)

$20,000-$24,999 7.25% (15)

$25,000-$29,999 6.28% (13)

$30,000-$34,999 5.31% (11)

$35,000-$39,999 7.73% (16)

$40,000-$49,999 14.49% (30)

$50,000-$59,999 13.04% (27)

$60,000-$74,999 9.18% (19)

$75,000-$99,999 9.66% (20)

$100,000-$124,999 4.83% (10)

$125,000-$149,999 3.86% (8)

$150,000 or more 2.42% (5)

Online results
897 responses

Under $10,000 7.13% (64)

$10,000-$14,999 1.23% (11)

$15,000-$19,999 3.46% (31)

$20,000-$24,999 2.68% (24)

$25,000-$29,999 4.35% (39)

$30,000-$34,999 4.91% (44)

$35,000-$39,999 5.57% (50)

$40,000-$49,999 10.26% (92)

$50,000-$59,999 14.27% (128)

$60,000-$74,999 16.28% (146)

$75,000-$99,999 13.94% (125)

$100,000-$124,999 6.80% (61)

$125,000-$149,999 3.57% (32)

$150,000 or more 5.57% (50)

Combined results
1104 responses

Under $10,000 7.79% (86)

$10,000-$14,999 1.63% (18)

$15,000-$19,999 3.17% (35)

$20,000-$24,999 3.53% (39)

$25,000-$29,999 4.71% (52)

$30,000-$34,999 4.98% (55)

$35,000-$39,999 5.98% (66)

$40,000-$49,999 11.05% (122)

$50,000-$59,999 14.04% (155)

$60,000-$74,999 14.95% (165)

$75,000-$99,999 13.13% (145)

$100,000-$124,999 6.43% (71)

$125,000-$149,999 3.62% (40)

$150,000 or more 4.98% (55)

Do you, or another member of your household now own a motorcycle?
At-event results
217 responses

Nobody in my household owns a motorcycle 10.60% (23)

Yes, another household member owns one 17.05% (37)

Yes, I own a motorcycle 72.35% (157)

Online results
957 responses

Nobody in my household owns a motorcycle 6.79% (65)

Yes, another household member owns one 11.81% (113)

Yes, I own a motorcycle 81.40% (779)

Combined results
1174 responses

Nobody in my household owns a motorcycle 7.50% (88)

Yes, another household member owns one 12.78% (150)

Yes, I own a motorcycle 79.73% (936)

Please write the number of motorcycles owned by you and others in your household?
At-event results
193 responses

0 4.15% (8)

1 19.17% (37)

2 30.05% (58)

3 18.13% (35)

4 10.36% (20)

5 6.22% (12)

6 6.22% (12)

7 2.59% (5)

8 1.04% (2)

9 0.52% (1)

10 or more 1.55% (3)

Online results
880 responses

0 1.25% (11)

1 27.73% (244)

2 30.45% (268)

3 18.75% (165)

4 10.34% (91)

5 4.77% (42)

6 3.30% (29)

7 1.14% (10)

8 0.57% (5)

9 0.23% (2)

10 or more 1.48% (13)

Combined results
1073 responses

0 1.77% (19)

1 26.19% (281)

2 30.38% (326)

3 18.64% (200)

4 10.34% (111)

5 5.03% (54)

6 3.82% (41)

7 1.40% (15)

8 0.65% (7)

9 0.28% (3)

10 or more 1.49% (16)

Street bikes owned
Online results
331 responses

0 38.97% (129)

1 47.73% (158)

2 8.16% (27)

3 1.81% (6)

4 1.21% (4)

5 0.30% (1)

6 0.30% (1)

7 0.30% (1)

8 0.30% (1)

11 0.30% (1)

12 0.30% (1)

Dirt bikes owned
Online results
814 responses

0 2.21% (18)

1 42.75% (348)

2 30.34% (247)

3 12.65% (103)

4 7.25% (59)

5 1.60% (13)

6 1.97% (16)

7 0.25% (2)

8 0.49% (4)

10 0.12% (1)

12 0.12% (1)

13 0.12% (1)

15 or more 0.12% (1)

Dual-purpose bikes owned
Online results
237 responses

0 64.14% (152)

1 26.58% (63)

2 5.49% (13)

3 2.11% (5)

4 0.42% (1)

5 1.27% (3)

Which category best describes your primary motorcycle?
At-event results
196 responses

Cruiser 3.06% (6)

Dual-purpose 2.04% (4)

Motocross 69.90% (137)

Off-road/enduro 12.24% (24)

Sport Touring 2.04% (4)

Sportbike 6.12% (12)

Standard 2.04% (4)

Touring 2.55% (5)

Online results
897 responses

Cruiser 2.68% (24)

Dual-purpose 1.90% (17)

Motocross 75.81% (680)

Off-road/enduro 13.71% (123)

Sport Touring 1.56% (14)

Sportbike 3.12% (28)

Standard 1.00% (9)

Touring 0.22% (2)

Combined results
1093 responses

Cruiser 2.74% (30)

Dual-purpose 1.92% (21)

Motocross 74.75% (817)

Off-road/enduro 13.45% (147)

Sport Touring 1.65% (18)

Sportbike 3.66% (40)

Standard 1.19% (13)

Touring 0.64% (7)

Which category best describes your secondary motorcycle?
At-event results
160 responses

Cruiser 6.88% (11)

Dual-purpose 1.88% (3)

Motocross 48.13% (77)

Off-road/enduro 23.13% (37)

Sport Touring 1.88% (3)

Sportbike 8.75% (14)

Standard 5.00% (8)

Touring 4.38% (7)

Online results
670 responses

Cruiser 4.78% (32)

Dual-purpose 4.93% (33)

Motocross 52.09% (349)

Off-road/enduro 22.54% (151)

Sport Touring 1.94% (13)

Sportbike 7.91% (53)

Standard 2.99% (20)

Touring 2.84% (19)

Combined results
830 responses

Cruiser 5.18% (43)

Dual-purpose 4.34% (36)

Motocross 51.33% (426)

Off-road/enduro 22.65% (188)

Sport Touring 1.93% (16)

Sportbike 8.07% (67)

Standard 3.37% (28)

Touring 3.13% (26)

For which of the following purposes do you or other household members use your street motorcycles?
At-event results
182 responses

General transportation 15.93% (29)

Other 9.34% (17)

Racing 41.76% (76)

Sport touring 10.44% (19)

Day Trips 22.53% (41)

Online results
665 responses

General transportation 17.29% (115)

Other 29.32% (195)

Racing 25.26% (168)

Sport touring 6.77% (45)

Day Trips 21.35% (142)

Combined results
847 responses

General transportation 17.00% (144)

Other 25.03% (212)

Racing 28.81% (244)

Sport touring 7.56% (64)

Day Trips 21.61% (183)

How often do you visit a motorcycle dealership?
At-event results
210 responses

Every 1-3 months 25.24% (53)

Every 3-6 months 10.48% (22)

Every 7-12 months 5.71% (12)

Less than once every year 5.71% (12)

More than once a month 52.86% (111)

Online results
930 responses

Every 1-3 months 24.52% (228)

Every 3-6 months 6.02% (56)

Every 7-12 months 5.05% (47)

Less than once every year 3.12% (29)

More than once a month 61.29% (570)

Combined results
1140 responses

Every 1-3 months 24.65% (281)

Every 3-6 months 6.84% (78)

Every 7-12 months 5.18% (59)

Less than once every year 3.60% (41)

More than once a month 59.74% (681)

In the past 12 months, from which (if any) of the following places have you or other household members purchased any motorcycle riding apparel, helmets, and any motorcycle equipment, accessories or replacement parts?
At-event results
320 responses

Motorcycle dealership 45.31% (145)

Internet 8.13% (26)

Mail order 19.06% (61)

Mass merchandiser (Sears, Kmart, etc.) 1.25% (4)

Motorcycle parts/accessories store 26.25% (84)

Online results
1986 responses

Motorcycle dealership 35.75% (710)

Internet 19.79% (393)

Mail order 17.67% (351)

Mass merchandiser (Sears, Kmart, etc.) 1.76% (35)

Motorcycle parts/accessories store 25.03% (497)

Combined results
2306 responses

Motorcycle dealership 37.08% (855)

Internet 18.17% (419)

Mail order 17.87% (412)

Mass merchandiser (Sears, Kmart, etc.) 1.69% (39)

Motorcycle parts/accessories store 25.20% (581)

What percentage of your motorcycle maintenance did you personally do in the last 12 months?
At-event results
200 responses

None 12.00% (24)

1%-24% 9.50% (19)

25%-49% 8.00% (16)

50%-74% 8.50% (17)

75%-99% 14.00% (28)

100% 48.00% (96)

Online results
906 responses

None 5.19% (47)

1%-24% 6.40% (58)

25%-49% 7.28% (66)

50%-74% 10.04% (91)

75%-99% 25.94% (235)

100% 45.14% (409)

Combined results
1106 responses

None 6.42% (71)

1%-24% 6.96% (77)

25%-49% 7.41% (82)

50%-74% 9.76% (108)

75%-99% 23.78% (263)

100% 45.66% (505)

In the last 12 months, have you or other household members purchased any engine oil for maintenance work done by you or by others?
At-event results
211 responses

No 21.33% (45)

Yes 78.67% (166)

Online results
914 responses

No 8.75% (80)

Yes 91.25% (834)

Combined results
1125 responses

No 11.11% (125)

Yes 88.89% (1000)

Have any of the following motorcycle tires been purchased by you or other household members in the last 12 months?
At-event results
225 responses

Cruising 7.11% (16)

Dirt/knobby 73.33% (165)

Did not purchase any 8.89% (20)

Sport touring 3.11% (7)

High performance/street 6.67% (15)

Touring/high mileage 0.89% (2)

Online results
959 responses

Cruising 2.40% (23)

Dirt/knobby 67.99% (652)

Did not purchase any 23.04% (221)

Sport touring 2.50% (24)

High performance/street 2.61% (25)

Touring/high mileage 1.46% (14)

Combined results
1184 responses

Cruising 3.29% (39)

Dirt/knobby 69.00% (817)

Did not purchase any 20.35% (241)

Sport touring 2.62% (31)

High performance/street 3.38% (40)

Touring/high mileage 1.35% (16)

Do you or other household members currently own and/or plan to buy a trailer to haul a motorcycle?
At-event results
213 responses

No, neither 33.33% (71)

Yes, currently own 45.54% (97)

Yes, plan to buy 21.13% (45)

Online results
927 responses

No, neither 27.40% (254)

Yes, currently own 48.44% (449)

Yes, plan to buy 24.16% (224)

Combined results
1140 responses

No, neither 28.51% (325)

Yes, currently own 47.89% (546)

Yes, plan to buy 23.60% (269)

Do you or other household members plan to purchase a new or used motorcycle within the next 2 years?
At-event results
215 responses

No 20.93% (45)

Yes

Under 16	10.91% (24)
16-17	5.91% (13)
18-20	8.64% (19)
21-24	10.45% (23)
25-29	9.55% (21)
30-34	14.55% (32)
35-39	19.09% (42)
40-44	12.73% (28)
45-49	5.91% (13)
50-54	1.82% (4)
55-64	0.45% (1)
65 or over	0.00% (0)

Under 16	11.97% (115)
16-17	6.76% (65)
18-20	3.54% (34)
21-24	7.28% (70)
25-29	13.11% (126)
30-34	16.96% (163)
35-39	16.96% (163)
40-44	14.36% (138)
45-49	6.24% (60)
50-54	1.25% (12)
55-64	1.35% (13)
65 or over	0.21% (2)

Under 16	11.77% (139)
16-17	6.60% (78)
18-20	4.49% (53)
21-24	7.87% (93)
25-29	12.45% (147)
30-34	16.51% (195)
35-39	17.36% (205)
40-44	14.06% (166)
45-49	6.18% (73)
50-54	1.35% (16)
55-64	1.19% (14)
65 or over	0.17% (2)

Married	41.55% (91)
Separated/divorced	8.22% (18)
Single	50.23% (110)

Married	51.31% (488)
Separated/divorced	6.31% (60)
Single	41.96% (399)
Widowed	0.42% (4)

Married	49.49% (579)
Separated/divorced	6.67% (78)
Single	43.50% (509)
Widowed	0.34% (4)

Some high school or less	20.09% (44)
Graduated high school	32.88% (72)
Attended college less than 1 year	9.13% (20)
Attended college 1 to 3 years	27.40% (60)
Graduated from 4 year college	9.59% (21)
Post graduate degree	0.91% (2)

Some high school or less	19.79% (190)
Graduated high school	21.46% (206)
Attended college less than 1 year	8.54% (82)
Attended college 1 to 3 years	30.31% (291)
Graduated from 4 year college	13.65% (131)
Post graduate study	2.29% (22)
Post graduate degree	3.96% (38)

Some high school or less	16.12% (190)
Graduated high school	23.58% (278)
Attended college less than 1 year	8.65% (102)
Attended college 1 to 3 years	29.77% (351)
Graduated from 4 year college	12.89% (152)
Post graduate study	5.60% (66)
Post graduate degree	3.39% (40)

Clerical	4.11% (9)
Laborer	14.61% (32)
Management	8.68% (19)
Other	10.05% (22)
Own Business	12.33% (27)
Retired	0.46% (1)
Sales	4.11% (9)
Skilled Trade	17.35% (38)
Student	15.53% (34)
Technical	8.22% (18)
Unemployed	4.57% (10)

Clerical	0.95% (9)
Laborer	4.96% (47)
Management	16.14% (153)
Other	10.97% (104)
Own Business	7.70% (73)
Retired	0.84% (8)
Sales	6.86% (65)
Skilled Trade	14.35% (136)
Student	16.24% (154)
Technical	16.35% (155)
Unemployed	4.64% (44)

Clerical	1.54% (18)
Laborer	6.77% (79)
Management	14.74% (172)
Other	10.80% (126)
Own Business	8.57% (100)
Retired	0.77% (9)
Sales	6.34% (74)
Skilled Trade	14.91% (174)
Student	16.11% (188)
Technical	14.82% (173)
Unemployed	4.63% (54)

Under $10,000	10.63% (22)
$10,000-$14,999	3.38% (7)
$15,000-$19,999	1.93% (4)
$20,000-$24,999	7.25% (15)
$25,000-$29,999	6.28% (13)
$30,000-$34,999	5.31% (11)
$35,000-$39,999	7.73% (16)
$40,000-$49,999	14.49% (30)
$50,000-$59,999	13.04% (27)
$60,000-$74,999	9.18% (19)
$75,000-$99,999	9.66% (20)
$100,000-$124,999	4.83% (10)
$125,000-$149,999	3.86% (8)
$150,000 or more	2.42% (5)

Under $10,000	7.13% (64)
$10,000-$14,999	1.23% (11)
$15,000-$19,999	3.46% (31)
$20,000-$24,999	2.68% (24)
$25,000-$29,999	4.35% (39)
$30,000-$34,999	4.91% (44)
$35,000-$39,999	5.57% (50)
$40,000-$49,999	10.26% (92)
$50,000-$59,999	14.27% (128)
$60,000-$74,999	16.28% (146)
$75,000-$99,999	13.94% (125)
$100,000-$124,999	6.80% (61)
$125,000-$149,999	3.57% (32)
$150,000 or more	5.57% (50)

Under $10,000	7.79% (86)
$10,000-$14,999	1.63% (18)
$15,000-$19,999	3.17% (35)
$20,000-$24,999	3.53% (39)
$25,000-$29,999	4.71% (52)
$30,000-$34,999	4.98% (55)
$35,000-$39,999	5.98% (66)
$40,000-$49,999	11.05% (122)
$50,000-$59,999	14.04% (155)
$60,000-$74,999	14.95% (165)
$75,000-$99,999	13.13% (145)
$100,000-$124,999	6.43% (71)
$125,000-$149,999	3.62% (40)
$150,000 or more	4.98% (55)

Nobody in my household owns a motorcycle	10.60% (23)
Yes, another household member owns one	17.05% (37)
Yes, I own a motorcycle	72.35% (157)

Nobody in my household owns a motorcycle	6.79% (65)
Yes, another household member owns one	11.81% (113)
Yes, I own a motorcycle	81.40% (779)

Nobody in my household owns a motorcycle	7.50% (88)
Yes, another household member owns one	12.78% (150)
Yes, I own a motorcycle	79.73% (936)

0	4.15% (8)
1	19.17% (37)
2	30.05% (58)
3	18.13% (35)
4	10.36% (20)
5	6.22% (12)
6	6.22% (12)
7	2.59% (5)
8	1.04% (2)
9	0.52% (1)
10 or more	1.55% (3)

0	1.25% (11)
1	27.73% (244)
2	30.45% (268)
3	18.75% (165)
4	10.34% (91)
5	4.77% (42)
6	3.30% (29)
7	1.14% (10)
8	0.57% (5)
9	0.23% (2)
10 or more	1.48% (13)

0	1.77% (19)
1	26.19% (281)
2	30.38% (326)
3	18.64% (200)
4	10.34% (111)
5	5.03% (54)
6	3.82% (41)
7	1.40% (15)
8	0.65% (7)
9	0.28% (3)
10 or more	1.49% (16)

0	38.97% (129)
1	47.73% (158)
2	8.16% (27)
3	1.81% (6)
4	1.21% (4)
5	0.30% (1)
6	0.30% (1)
7	0.30% (1)
8	0.30% (1)
11	0.30% (1)
12	0.30% (1)

0	2.21% (18)
1	42.75% (348)
2	30.34% (247)
3	12.65% (103)
4	7.25% (59)
5	1.60% (13)
6	1.97% (16)
7	0.25% (2)
8	0.49% (4)
10	0.12% (1)
12	0.12% (1)
13	0.12% (1)
15 or more	0.12% (1)

0	64.14% (152)
1	26.58% (63)
2	5.49% (13)
3	2.11% (5)
4	0.42% (1)
5	1.27% (3)

Cruiser	3.06% (6)
Dual-purpose	2.04% (4)
Motocross	69.90% (137)
Off-road/enduro	12.24% (24)
Sport Touring	2.04% (4)
Sportbike	6.12% (12)
Standard	2.04% (4)
Touring	2.55% (5)

Cruiser	2.74% (30)
Dual-purpose	1.92% (21)
Motocross	74.75% (817)
Off-road/enduro	13.45% (147)
Sport Touring	1.65% (18)
Sportbike	3.66% (40)
Standard	1.19% (13)
Touring	0.64% (7)

Cruiser	6.88% (11)
Dual-purpose	1.88% (3)
Motocross	48.13% (77)
Off-road/enduro	23.13% (37)
Sport Touring	1.88% (3)
Sportbike	8.75% (14)
Standard	5.00% (8)
Touring	4.38% (7)

Cruiser	4.78% (32)
Dual-purpose	4.93% (33)
Motocross	52.09% (349)
Off-road/enduro	22.54% (151)
Sport Touring	1.94% (13)
Sportbike	7.91% (53)
Standard	2.99% (20)
Touring	2.84% (19)

Cruiser	5.18% (43)
Dual-purpose	4.34% (36)
Motocross	51.33% (426)
Off-road/enduro	22.65% (188)
Sport Touring	1.93% (16)
Sportbike	8.07% (67)
Standard	3.37% (28)
Touring	3.13% (26)

General transportation	15.93% (29)
Other	9.34% (17)
Racing	41.76% (76)
Sport touring	10.44% (19)
Day Trips	22.53% (41)