2002 AMA Pro Racing Spectator Survey Results

2002 AMA Pro Racing Spectator Survey Results

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

Female 24.82% (34)

Male 75.18% (103)

Online results
369 responses

Female 13.01% (48)

Male 86.99% (321)

Combined results
506 responses

Female 16.21% (82)

Male 83.79% (424)

What is your age?
At-event results
137 responses

Under 16 1.46% (2)

16-17 2.92% (4)

18-20 1.46% (2)

21-24 3.65% (5)

25-29 9.49% (13)

30-34 13.87% (19)

35-39 16.06% (22)

40-44 12.41% (17)

45-49 15.33% (21)

50-54 18.25% (25)

65 or over 5.11% (7)

Online results
371 responses

Under 16 6.74% (25)

16-17 4.31% (16)

18-20 2.16% (8)

21-24 10.51% (39)

25-29 15.09% (56)

30-34 21.29% (79)

35-39 16.44% (61)

40-44 10.51% (39)

45-49 6.74% (25)

50-54 2.96% (11)

55-64 2.16% (8)

65 or over 1.08% (4)

Combined results
508 responses

Under 16 4.92% (25)

16-17 3.94% (20)

18-20 1.97% (10)

21-24 8.66% (44)

25-29 13.58% (69)

30-34 19.29% (98)

35-39 16.34% (83)

40-44 11.02% (56)

45-49 9.06% (46)

50-54 7.09% (36)

55-64 2.95% (15)

65 or over 1.18% (6)

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

Married 58.52% (79)

Separated/divorced 11.85% (16)

Single 28.89% (39)

Widowed 0.74% (1)

Online results
371 responses

Married 48.25% (179)

Separated/divorced 7.82% (29)

Single 43.40% (161)

Widowed 0.54% (2)

Combined results
506 responses

Married 50.99% (258)

Separated/divorced 8.89% (45)

Single 39.53% (200)

Widowed 0.59% (3)

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

Some high school or less 3.68% (5)

Graduated high school 24.26% (33)

Attended college less than 1 year 11.76% (16)

Attended college 1 to 3 years 26.47% (36)

Graduated from 4 year college 22.79% (31)

Post graduate degree 11.03% (15)

Online results
369 responses

Some high school or less 10.03% (37)

Graduated high school 19.51% (72)

Attended college less than 1 year 8.94% (33)

Attended college 1 to 3 years 37.94% (140)

Graduated from 4 year college 18.16% (67)

Post graduate study 2.98% (11)

Post graduate degree 2.44% (9)

Combined results
505 responses

Some high school or less 7.33% (37)

Graduated high school 20.79% (105)

Attended college less than 1 year 9.70% (49)

Attended college 1 to 3 years 34.85% (176)

Graduated from 4 year college 19.41% (98)

Post graduate study 3.17% (16)

Post graduate degree 4.75% (24)

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

Clerical 2.94% (4)

Laborer 0.74% (1)

Management 19.12% (26)

Other 11.03% (15)

Own Business 13.24% (18)

Retired 11.03% (15)

Sales 9.56% (13)

Skilled Trade 16.91% (23)

Student 2.21% (3)

Technical 11.76% (16)

Unemployed 1.47% (2)

Online results
368 responses

Clerical 2.72% (10)

Laborer 2.45% (9)

Management 13.86% (51)

Other 11.14% (41)

Own Business 11.41% (42)

Retired 1.36% (5)

Sales 4.89% (18)

Skilled Trade 14.13% (52)

Student 10.87% (40)

Technical 24.18% (89)

Unemployed 2.99% (11)

Combined results
504 responses

Clerical 2.78% (14)

Laborer 1.98% (10)

Management 15.28% (77)

Other 11.11% (56)

Own Business 11.90% (60)

Retired 3.97% (20)

Sales 6.15% (31)

Skilled Trade 14.88% (75)

Student 8.53% (43)

Technical 20.83% (105)

Unemployed 2.58% (13)

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

Under $10,000 3.05% (4)

$10,000-$14,999 0.76% (1)

$15,000-$19,999 2.29% (3)

$20,000-$24,999 2.29% (3)

$25,000-$29,999 3.05% (4)

$30,000-$34,999 4.58% (6)

$35,000-$39,999 4.58% (6)

$40,000-$49,999 7.63% (10)

$50,000-$59,999 11.45% (15)

$60,000-$74,999 16.79% (22)

$75,000-$99,999 14.50% (19)

$100,000-$124,999 12.98% (17)

$125,000-$149,999 7.63% (10)

$150,000 or more 8.40% (11)

Online results
345 responses

Under $10,000 4.93% (17)

$15,000-$19,999 2.03% (7)

$20,000-$24,999 3.19% (11)

$25,000-$29,999 6.38% (22)

$30,000-$34,999 5.51% (19)

$35,000-$39,999 7.54% (26)

$40,000-$49,999 11.88% (41)

$50,000-$59,999 11.30% (39)

$60,000-$74,999 20.00% (69)

$75,000-$99,999 11.88% (41)

$100,000-$124,999 8.70% (30)

$125,000-$149,999 2.61% (9)

$150,000 or more 4.06% (14)

Combined results
476 responses

Under $10,000 7.56% (36)

$15,000-$19,999 3.57% (17)

$20,000-$24,999 4.62% (22)

$25,000-$29,999 5.25% (25)

$30,000-$34,999 4.83% (23)

$35,000-$39,999 6.72% (32)

$40,000-$49,999 9.87% (47)

$50,000-$59,999 10.29% (49)

$60,000-$74,999 17.65% (84)

$75,000-$99,999 13.24% (63)

$100,000-$124,999 6.51% (31)

$125,000-$149,999 5.46% (26)

$150,000 or more 3.57% (17)

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

Nobody in my household owns a motorcycle 10.95% (15)

Yes, another household member owns one 13.14% (18)

Yes, I own a motorcycle 75.91% (104)

Online results
367 responses

Nobody in my household owns a motorcycle 6.54% (24)

Yes, another household member owns one 10.63% (39)

Yes, I own a motorcycle 82.83% (304)

Combined results
504 responses

Nobody in my household owns a motorcycle 7.74% (39)

Yes, another household member owns one 11.31% (57)

Yes, I own a motorcycle 80.95% (408)

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

0 3.15% (4)

1 33.07% (42)

2 25.20% (32)

3 15.75% (20)

4 6.30% (8)

5 6.30% (8)

6 0.79% (1)

7 2.36% (3)

8 0.79% (1)

9 3.15% (4)

10 or more 3.15% (4)

Online results
344 responses

0 2.91% (10)

1 32.56% (112)

2 27.62% (95)

3 17.15% (59)

4 9.30% (32)

5 4.36% (15)

6 3.49% (12)

7 0.87% (3)

8 0.29% (1)

10 or more 1.45% (5)

Combined results
471 responses

0 2.97% (14)

1 32.70% (154)

2 26.96% (127)

3 16.77% (79)

4 8.49% (40)

5 4.88% (23)

6 2.76% (13)

7 1.27% (6)

8 0.42% (2)

10 or more 1.91% (9)

Street bikes owned
Online results
251 responses

0 11.55% (29)

1 56.18% (141)

2 19.92% (50)

3 6.37% (16)

4 2.39% (6)

5 1.20% (3)

6 1.20% (3)

7 0.40% (1)

40 0.40% (1)

Dirt bikes owned
Online results
185 responses

0 5.41% (10)

1 45.95% (85)

2 24.32% (45)

3 16.22% (30)

4 4.32% (8)

5 1.62% (3)

7 0.54% (1)

10 0.54% (1)

11 0.54% (1)

12 0.54% (1)

Dual-purpose bikes owned
Online results
76 responses

0 57.89% (44)

1 27.63% (21)

2 9.21% (7)

3 2.63% (2)

5 2.63% (2)

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

Cruiser 9.76% (12)

Motocross 0.81% (1)

Off-road/enduro 2.44% (3)

Sport Touring 12.20% (15)

Sportbike 56.91% (70)

Standard 6.50% (8)

Touring 11.38% (14)

Online results
350 responses

Cruiser 5.43% (19)

Dual-purpose 2.00% (7)

Motocross 26.57% (93)

Off-road/enduro 9.71% (34)

Sport Touring 4.57% (16)

Sportbike 43.71% (153)

Standard 4.00% (14)

Touring 4.00% (14)

Combined results
473 responses

Cruiser 6.55% (31)

Dual-purpose 1.69% (8)

Motocross 20.30% (96)

Off-road/enduro 10.36% (49)

Sport Touring 18.18% (86)

Sportbike 34.04% (161)

Standard 5.92% (28)

Touring 2.96% (14)

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

Cruiser 10.00% (8)

Dual-purpose 5.00% (4)

Motocross 15.00% (12)

Off-road/enduro 7.50% (6)

Sport Touring 10.00% (8)

Sportbike 26.25% (21)

Standard 15.00% (12)

Touring 11.25% (9)

Online results
227 responses

Cruiser 6.17% (14)

Dual-purpose 4.41% (10)

Motocross 31.72% (72)

Off-road/enduro 23.35% (53)

Sport Touring 2.20% (5)

Sportbike 22.03% (50)

Standard 5.29% (12)

Touring 4.85% (11)

Combined results
307 responses

Cruiser 7.17% (22)

Dual-purpose 4.56% (14)

Motocross 27.36% (84)

Off-road/enduro 19.22% (59)

Sport Touring 4.23% (13)

Sportbike 23.13% (71)

Standard 7.82% (24)

Touring 6.51% (20)

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

General transportation 21.00% (42)

Other 3.00% (6)

Racing 14.50% (29)

Sport touring 24.50% (49)

Day Trips 37.00% (74)

Online results
480 responses

General transportation 23.96% (115)

Other 13.13% (63)

Racing 22.29% (107)

Sport touring 14.58% (70)

Day Trips 26.04% (125)

Combined results
680 responses

General transportation 23.09% (157)

Other 10.15% (69)

Racing 20.00% (136)

Sport touring 17.50% (119)

Day Trips 29.26% (199)

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

Every 1-3 months 33.07% (42)

Every 3-6 months 16.54% (21)

Every 7-12 months 5.51% (7)

Less than once every year 3.15% (4)

More than once a month 41.73% (53)

Online results
365 responses

Every 1-3 months 25.75% (94)

Every 3-6 months 7.40% (27)

Every 7-12 months 3.56% (13)

Less than once every year 5.75% (21)

More than once a month 57.53% (210)

Combined results
492 responses

Every 1-3 months 27.64% (136)

Every 3-6 months 9.76% (48)

Every 7-12 months 4.07% (20)

Less than once every year 5.08% (25)

More than once a month 53.46% (263)

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
238 responses

Motorcycle dealership 40.76% (97)

Internet 18.49% (44)

Mail order 20.17% (48)

Mass merchandiser (Sears, Kmart, etc.) 0.84% (2)

Motorcycle parts/accessories store 19.75% (47)

Online results
734 responses

Motorcycle dealership 35.56% (261)

Internet 20.71% (152)

Mail order 15.94% (117)

Mass merchandiser (Sears, Kmart, etc.) 2.59% (19)

Motorcycle parts/accessories store 25.20% (185)

Combined results
972 responses

Motorcycle dealership 36.83% (358)

Internet 20.16% (196)

Mail order 16.98% (165)

Mass merchandiser (Sears, Kmart, etc.) 2.16% (21)

Motorcycle parts/accessories store 23.87% (232)

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

None 14.52% (18)

1%-24% 19.35% (24)

25%-49% 13.71% (17)

50%-74% 9.68% (12)

75%-99% 16.13% (20)

100% 26.61% (33)

Online results
358 responses

None 8.66% (31)

1%-24% 13.97% (50)

25%-49% 7.54% (27)

50%-74% 11.17% (40)

75%-99% 22.07% (79)

100% 36.59% (131)

Combined results
482 responses

None 10.17% (49)

1%-24% 15.35% (74)

25%-49% 9.13% (44)

50%-74% 10.79% (52)

75%-99% 20.54% (99)

100% 34.02% (164)

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
126 responses

No 18.25% (23)

Yes 81.75% (103)

Online results
360 responses

No 17.78% (64)

Yes 82.22% (296)

Combined results
486 responses

No 17.90% (87)

Yes 82.10% (399)

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

Cruising 10.57% (13)

Dirt/knobby 7.32% (9)

Sport touring 18.70% (23)

High performance/street 47.97% (59)

Touring/high mileage 15.45% (19)

Online results
393 responses

Cruising 3.05% (12)

Dirt/knobby 33.84% (133)

Did not purchase any 19.85% (78)

Sport touring 3.82% (15)

High performance/street 34.35% (135)

Touring/high mileage 5.09% (20)

Combined results
516 responses

Cruising 4.84% (25)

Dirt/knobby 27.52% (142)

Did not purchase any 19.57% (101)

Sport touring 14.34% (74)

High performance/street 29.84% (154)

Touring/high mileage 3.88% (20)

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

No, neither 39.84% (51)

Yes, currently own 32.03% (41)

Yes, plan to buy 28.13% (36)

Online results
362 responses

No, neither 31.77% (115)

Yes, currently own 35.36% (128)

Yes, plan to buy 32.87% (119)

Combined results
490 responses

No, neither 33.88% (166)

Yes, currently own 34.49% (169)

Yes, plan to buy 31.63% (155)

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

No 29.13% (37)

Yes 70.87% (90)

Online results
360 responses

No 16.39% (59)

Yes 83.61% (301)

Combined results
487 responses

No 19.71% (96)

Yes 80.29% (391)

What type(s) of motorcycle will be purchased?
At-event results
98 responses

Cruiser 3.06% (3)

Dirt New 1.02% (1)

Dirt Used 1.02% (1)

New 2.04% (2)

Off-road/enduro 3.06% (3)

Sport touring

Under 16	1.46% (2)
16-17	2.92% (4)
18-20	1.46% (2)
21-24	3.65% (5)
25-29	9.49% (13)
30-34	13.87% (19)
35-39	16.06% (22)
40-44	12.41% (17)
45-49	15.33% (21)
50-54	18.25% (25)
65 or over	5.11% (7)

Under 16	6.74% (25)
16-17	4.31% (16)
18-20	2.16% (8)
21-24	10.51% (39)
25-29	15.09% (56)
30-34	21.29% (79)
35-39	16.44% (61)
40-44	10.51% (39)
45-49	6.74% (25)
50-54	2.96% (11)
55-64	2.16% (8)
65 or over	1.08% (4)

Under 16	4.92% (25)
16-17	3.94% (20)
18-20	1.97% (10)
21-24	8.66% (44)
25-29	13.58% (69)
30-34	19.29% (98)
35-39	16.34% (83)
40-44	11.02% (56)
45-49	9.06% (46)
50-54	7.09% (36)
55-64	2.95% (15)
65 or over	1.18% (6)

Married	58.52% (79)
Separated/divorced	11.85% (16)
Single	28.89% (39)
Widowed	0.74% (1)

Married	48.25% (179)
Separated/divorced	7.82% (29)
Single	43.40% (161)
Widowed	0.54% (2)

Married	50.99% (258)
Separated/divorced	8.89% (45)
Single	39.53% (200)
Widowed	0.59% (3)

Some high school or less	3.68% (5)
Graduated high school	24.26% (33)
Attended college less than 1 year	11.76% (16)
Attended college 1 to 3 years	26.47% (36)
Graduated from 4 year college	22.79% (31)
Post graduate degree	11.03% (15)

Some high school or less	10.03% (37)
Graduated high school	19.51% (72)
Attended college less than 1 year	8.94% (33)
Attended college 1 to 3 years	37.94% (140)
Graduated from 4 year college	18.16% (67)
Post graduate study	2.98% (11)
Post graduate degree	2.44% (9)

Some high school or less	7.33% (37)
Graduated high school	20.79% (105)
Attended college less than 1 year	9.70% (49)
Attended college 1 to 3 years	34.85% (176)
Graduated from 4 year college	19.41% (98)
Post graduate study	3.17% (16)
Post graduate degree	4.75% (24)

Clerical	2.94% (4)
Laborer	0.74% (1)
Management	19.12% (26)
Other	11.03% (15)
Own Business	13.24% (18)
Retired	11.03% (15)
Sales	9.56% (13)
Skilled Trade	16.91% (23)
Student	2.21% (3)
Technical	11.76% (16)
Unemployed	1.47% (2)

Clerical	2.72% (10)
Laborer	2.45% (9)
Management	13.86% (51)
Other	11.14% (41)
Own Business	11.41% (42)
Retired	1.36% (5)
Sales	4.89% (18)
Skilled Trade	14.13% (52)
Student	10.87% (40)
Technical	24.18% (89)
Unemployed	2.99% (11)

Clerical	2.78% (14)
Laborer	1.98% (10)
Management	15.28% (77)
Other	11.11% (56)
Own Business	11.90% (60)
Retired	3.97% (20)
Sales	6.15% (31)
Skilled Trade	14.88% (75)
Student	8.53% (43)
Technical	20.83% (105)
Unemployed	2.58% (13)

Under $10,000	3.05% (4)
$10,000-$14,999	0.76% (1)
$15,000-$19,999	2.29% (3)
$20,000-$24,999	2.29% (3)
$25,000-$29,999	3.05% (4)
$30,000-$34,999	4.58% (6)
$35,000-$39,999	4.58% (6)
$40,000-$49,999	7.63% (10)
$50,000-$59,999	11.45% (15)
$60,000-$74,999	16.79% (22)
$75,000-$99,999	14.50% (19)
$100,000-$124,999	12.98% (17)
$125,000-$149,999	7.63% (10)
$150,000 or more	8.40% (11)

Under $10,000	4.93% (17)
$15,000-$19,999	2.03% (7)
$20,000-$24,999	3.19% (11)
$25,000-$29,999	6.38% (22)
$30,000-$34,999	5.51% (19)
$35,000-$39,999	7.54% (26)
$40,000-$49,999	11.88% (41)
$50,000-$59,999	11.30% (39)
$60,000-$74,999	20.00% (69)
$75,000-$99,999	11.88% (41)
$100,000-$124,999	8.70% (30)
$125,000-$149,999	2.61% (9)
$150,000 or more	4.06% (14)

Under $10,000	7.56% (36)
$15,000-$19,999	3.57% (17)
$20,000-$24,999	4.62% (22)
$25,000-$29,999	5.25% (25)
$30,000-$34,999	4.83% (23)
$35,000-$39,999	6.72% (32)
$40,000-$49,999	9.87% (47)
$50,000-$59,999	10.29% (49)
$60,000-$74,999	17.65% (84)
$75,000-$99,999	13.24% (63)
$100,000-$124,999	6.51% (31)
$125,000-$149,999	5.46% (26)
$150,000 or more	3.57% (17)

Nobody in my household owns a motorcycle	10.95% (15)
Yes, another household member owns one	13.14% (18)
Yes, I own a motorcycle	75.91% (104)

Nobody in my household owns a motorcycle	6.54% (24)
Yes, another household member owns one	10.63% (39)
Yes, I own a motorcycle	82.83% (304)

Nobody in my household owns a motorcycle	7.74% (39)
Yes, another household member owns one	11.31% (57)
Yes, I own a motorcycle	80.95% (408)

0	3.15% (4)
1	33.07% (42)
2	25.20% (32)
3	15.75% (20)
4	6.30% (8)
5	6.30% (8)
6	0.79% (1)
7	2.36% (3)
8	0.79% (1)
9	3.15% (4)
10 or more	3.15% (4)

0	2.91% (10)
1	32.56% (112)
2	27.62% (95)
3	17.15% (59)
4	9.30% (32)
5	4.36% (15)
6	3.49% (12)
7	0.87% (3)
8	0.29% (1)
10 or more	1.45% (5)

0	2.97% (14)
1	32.70% (154)
2	26.96% (127)
3	16.77% (79)
4	8.49% (40)
5	4.88% (23)
6	2.76% (13)
7	1.27% (6)
8	0.42% (2)
10 or more	1.91% (9)

0	11.55% (29)
1	56.18% (141)
2	19.92% (50)
3	6.37% (16)
4	2.39% (6)
5	1.20% (3)
6	1.20% (3)
7	0.40% (1)
40	0.40% (1)

0	5.41% (10)
1	45.95% (85)
2	24.32% (45)
3	16.22% (30)
4	4.32% (8)
5	1.62% (3)
7	0.54% (1)
10	0.54% (1)
11	0.54% (1)
12	0.54% (1)

Cruiser	9.76% (12)
Motocross	0.81% (1)
Off-road/enduro	2.44% (3)
Sport Touring	12.20% (15)
Sportbike	56.91% (70)
Standard	6.50% (8)
Touring	11.38% (14)

Cruiser	5.43% (19)
Dual-purpose	2.00% (7)
Motocross	26.57% (93)
Off-road/enduro	9.71% (34)
Sport Touring	4.57% (16)
Sportbike	43.71% (153)
Standard	4.00% (14)
Touring	4.00% (14)

Cruiser	6.55% (31)
Dual-purpose	1.69% (8)
Motocross	20.30% (96)
Off-road/enduro	10.36% (49)
Sport Touring	18.18% (86)
Sportbike	34.04% (161)
Standard	5.92% (28)
Touring	2.96% (14)

Cruiser	10.00% (8)
Dual-purpose	5.00% (4)
Motocross	15.00% (12)
Off-road/enduro	7.50% (6)
Sport Touring	10.00% (8)
Sportbike	26.25% (21)
Standard	15.00% (12)
Touring	11.25% (9)

Cruiser	6.17% (14)
Dual-purpose	4.41% (10)
Motocross	31.72% (72)
Off-road/enduro	23.35% (53)
Sport Touring	2.20% (5)
Sportbike	22.03% (50)
Standard	5.29% (12)
Touring	4.85% (11)

Cruiser	7.17% (22)
Dual-purpose	4.56% (14)
Motocross	27.36% (84)
Off-road/enduro	19.22% (59)
Sport Touring	4.23% (13)
Sportbike	23.13% (71)
Standard	7.82% (24)
Touring	6.51% (20)

General transportation	21.00% (42)
Other	3.00% (6)
Racing	14.50% (29)
Sport touring	24.50% (49)
Day Trips	37.00% (74)