AMA Pro Racing Survey

Flat Track

Age

Under 16 2.59% (6 )
16-17 2.16% (5 )
18-20 2.16% (5 )
21-24 1.72% (4 )
30-34 3.45% (8 )
35-39 10.34% (24 )
40-44 17.67% (41 )
45-49 22.84% (53 )
50-54 16.38% (38 )
55-64 15.95% (37 )
65 or over 4.74% (11 )

Gender

Male 77.97% (177 )
Female 22.03% (50 )

Marital status

Married 64.07% (148 )
Single 19.05% (44 )
Separated/divorced 15.15% (35 )
Widowed 1.73% (4 )

Highest level of education

Some high school or less 11.26% (26 )
Graduated high school 28.14% (65 )
Attended college less than 1 year 14.72% (34 )
Attended college 1 to 3 years 25.97% (60 )
Graduated from 4 year college 9.52% (22 )
Post graduate study 3.90% (9 )
Post graduate degree 6.49% (15 )

Current job title or position

Unemployed 5.68% (13 )
Clerical 1.31% (3 )
Laborer 7.42% (17 )
Management 12.23% (28 )
Own Business 13.54% (31 )
Sales 3.93% (9 )
Skilled Trade 21.83% (50 )
Technical 11.35% (26 )
Student 2.62% (6 )
Retired 10.92% (25 )
Other 9.17% (21 )

Total household income before taxes in 2003

Under $10,000 8.14% (18 )
$10,000-$14,999 2.26% (5 )
$15,000-$19,999 1.36% (3 )
$20,000-$24,999 3.62% (8 )
$25,000-$29,999 4.52% (10 )
$30,000-$34,999 4.52% (10 )
$35,000-$39,999 6.33% (14 )
$40,000-$49,999 11.31% (25 )
$50,000-$59,999 13.57% (30 )
$60,000-$74,999 17.19% (38 )
$75,000-$99,999 12.22% (27 )
$100,000-$124,999 5.88% (13 )
$125,000-$149,999 3.62% (8 )
$150,000 or more 5.43% (12 )

Own motorcycle

Yes, I own a motorcycle 68.56% (157 )
Yes, another household member owns one 9.61% (22 )
Yes, I own and another household memeber also owns a motorcycle 18.34% (42 )
Nobody in my household owns a motorcycle 3.49% (8 )

Number of bikes owned

1 29.73% (66 )
2 27.48% (61 )
3 12.16% (27 )
4 9.46% (21 )
5 3.60% (8 )
6 2.25% (5 )
7 0.45% (1 )
8 1.35% (3 )
9 2.70% (6 )
10 0.90% (2 )
12 1.35% (3 )
13 0.90% (2 )
14 0.45% (1 )
15 or more 7.21% (16 )

Street bikes owned

1 61.05% (105 )
2 21.51% (37 )
3 6.40% (11 )
4 4.07% (7 )
5 1.74% (3 )
7 0.58% (1 )
8 0.58% (1 )
10 1.74% (3 )
12 0.58% (1 )
15 or more 1.74% (3 )

Dirt bikes owned

1 58.02% (47 )
2 18.52% (15 )
3 7.41% (6 )
4 2.47% (2 )
5 2.47% (2 )
6 2.47% (2 )
7 2.47% (2 )
9 1.23% (1 )
10 2.47% (2 )
15 or more 2.47% (2 )

Dual purpose bikes owned

1 65.52% (19 )
2 10.34% (3 )
3 6.90% (2 )
5 3.45% (1 )
7 3.45% (1 )
8 3.45% (1 )
10 6.90% (2 )

Primary bike

Touring 37.21% (80 )
Sport touring 10.70% (23 )
Sportbike 11.16% (24 )
Standard 12.09% (26 )
Cruiser 12.09% (26 )
Dual-purpose 3.26% (7 )
Off-road/enduro 10.23% (22 )
Motocross 3.26% (7 )

Secondary bike

Touring 14.97% (22 )
Sport touring 10.20% (15 )
Sportbike 9.52% (14 )
Standard 11.56% (17 )
Cruiser 17.01% (25 )
Dual-purpose 8.84% (13 )
Off-road/enduro 19.05% (28 )
Motocross 8.84% (13 )

Street motorcycle use

Day trips 47.10% (130 )
General transportation 28.62% (79 )
Racing 9.42% (26 )
Sport touring 11.59% (32 )
Other 3.26% (9 )

Visit a motorcycle dealership

More than once a month 44.64% (100 )
Every 1-2 months 24.11% (54 )
Every 3-6 months 20.54% (46 )
Every 7-12 months 5.80% (13 )
Less than once every year 4.91% (11 )

Places motorcycle riding apparel, helmets, and accessories are purchased

Motorcycle dealership 44.92% (168 )
Motorcycle parts/accessories store 26.47% (99 )
Mail order 14.44% (54 )
Mass merchandiser (Sears, Kmart, etc.) 3.21% (12 )
Internet 10.96% (41 )

What percentage of your motorcycle maintenance did you personally do in last 12 months

None 15.32% (34 )
1%-24% 15.77% (35 )
25%-49% 13.96% (31 )
50%-74% 15.77% (35 )
75%-99% 11.71% (26 )
100% 27.48% (61 )

In the last 12 months, have you or other household members purchased any engine oil for maintenance work done by you or by others on your motorcycles?

Yes 80.63% (179 )
No 19.37% (43 )

Motorcycle tires you or other household members purchased in last 12 months?

Cruising 27.67% (70 )
Dirt/knobby 17.39% (44 )
High performance/street 7.11% (18 )
Touring/high mileage 18.58% (47 )
Sport touring 9.49% (24 )
Did not purchase any 19.76% (50 )

Do you or other household members currently own and/or plan to buy a trailer to haul a motorcycle?

Yes, currently own 37.33% (84 )
Yes, plan to buy 14.67% (33 )
No, neither 48.00% (108 )

Do you or other household members plan to purchase a new or used motorcycle within next 2 years?

Yes 52.47% (117 )
No 47.53% (106 )

In past 12 months, which of the following have you purchased?

Riding apparel 35.78% (122 )
Helmets 19.65% (67 )
Equipment/parts/accessories 44.57% (152 )

What type of motorcycle will be purchased?

Touring 23.36% (50 )
Sport touring 11.68% (25 )
Sportbike 11.21% (24 )
Standard 10.28% (22 )
Cruiser 19.16% (41 )
Off-road/enduro 9.35% (20 )
Motocross 9.35% (20 )
Dual purpose 5.61% (12 )

How long have you personally been riding a motorcycle?

Do not ride 2.67% (6 )
Less then 1 year 2.22% (5 )
1-2 years 4.00% (9 )
3-4 years 3.11% (7 )
5-6 years 5.78% (13 )
7-9 years 3.11% (7 )
10-14 years 7.11% (16 )
15 years or more 72.00% (162 )

Do you try to purchase products from companies that sponsor motorcycle racing?

Always 39.04% (89 )
Sometimes 57.89% (132 )
Never 3.07% (7 )

Do you or anyone in your household members own a pick-up truck?

Yes 80.27% (179 )
No 19.73% (44 )

What purpose the truck is used?

Main means of transportation for household 50.75% (102 )
Stricly for outdoor activities (fishing, camping) 8.46% (17 )
Off-road driving 6.47% (13 )
For transporting motorcycles 23.38% (47 )
Other 10.95% (22 )

Which accessories have you or other members of your household bought in last 12 months for any of your pick-up trucks, vans or SUVs?

Bed liners 9.04% (31 )
Custom wheels 6.71% (23 )
Power winch 2.04% (7 )
Roll bar 1.17% (4 )
Tool boxes 7.29% (25 )
Driving/fog lights 2.92% (10 )
Running boards 4.96% (17 )
Special exhaust system 6.41% (22 )
Replacement shocks 7.29% (25 )
Battery 13.41% (46 )
Car stereo equipment 9.91% (34 )
Tires 28.86% (99 )

Do you or other members of your household own any of the following?

Hand tools (e.g., wrenches, screw drivers, etc.,) 31.72% (196 )
Multi-tool (e.g., Leatherman) 20.87% (129 )
Power tools (e.g., power drill, chain saw, etc.) 27.83% (172 )
Stationary bench tools (e.g., table saw) 19.58% (121 )

What is the best estimate of the total value of all the hand and power tools

Less than $500 6.33% (14 )
$500-$999 9.95% (22 )
$1,000-$1,499 8.14% (18 )
$1,500-$1,999 7.69% (17 )
$2,000-$2,999 9.50% (21 )
$3,000-$3,999 9.95% (22 )
$4,000-$4,999 8.14% (18 )
$5,000-$7,499 8.60% (19 )
$7,500-$9,999 6.33% (14 )
$10,000 or more 25.34% (56 )

Which of the following activities did you personally participate in during the last 12 months?

Camping 16.03% (126 )
Fishing 10.69% (84 )
Hunting 6.62% (52 )
Spectator at motorcycle races/events 23.41% (184 )
Participant in motorcycle races 4.45% (35 )
Participant in motorcycle tours 5.73% (45 )
Spectator at auto races/events 8.14% (64 )
Participant in auto races/events 1.27% (10 )
Bicycling 6.11% (48 )
Boating 7.51% (59 )
Body building/weight training 3.56% (28 )
Flying (personal aviation) 1.02% (8 )
Skiing/downhill/X-country 2.04% (16 )
Other outdoor activities 3.44% (27 )

Do you or other household members own and/or plan to buy a desktop or a laptop/notebook computer?

Yes, currently own 57.85% (129 )
Yes, plan to buy 11.66% (26 )
No, neither 30.49% (68 )

Do you or other household members currently subscribe to or plan to subscribe to an internet provider?

Currently subscribe 62.04% (134 )
Plan to subscribe 8.80% (19 )
Neither 29.17% (63 )

Which AMA Pro Racing websites have you visited?

AMAProRacing.com 29.23% (83 )
USMotocross.com 11.62% (33 )
1800FlatTrack.com 38.73% (110 )
USSuperbike.com 13.73% (39 )
None of the above 6.69% (19 )

Do you or other of your household own a computer/video game systems?

Yes 62.44% (138 )
No 37.56% (83 )

Which video systems are owned?

Sony Playstation/PS2 48.00% (84 )
Microsoft X-Box 13.71% (24 )
Nintendo 29.71% (52 )
Sega 8.57% (15 )

What type of games do you own?

Racing/driving 32.92% (105 )
Sports games 19.12% (61 )
Action/adventure/strategy 17.87% (57 )
First person/shooter 10.66% (34 )
Role playing 7.21% (23 )
Fighting 12.23% (39 )

Do you watch motorcycle racing events on television?

Yes 92.34% (193 )
No 7.66% (16 )

What motorcycle racing series do you watch?

AMA Superbike 16.22% (132 )
AMA Motocross 12.29% (100 )
AMA Supercross 8.72% (71 )
AMA Supermoto 7.74% (63 )
AMA Flat Track 18.43% (150 )
MotoGP 8.60% (70 )
World Superbike 10.07% (82 )
AMA GNCC 4.42% (36 )
AMA Arenacross 5.28% (43 )
Freestyle MX/X games 8.23% (67 )

What other types of racing do you watch on TV?

NASCAR 40.11% (150 )
CART 9.63% (36 )
IRL 9.89% (37 )
NHRA 16.84% (63 )
World of Outlaws 18.45% (69 )
American Le Mans 5.08% (19 )

Do you or other members of your household drink energy drinks?

Yes 43.05% (96 )
No 56.95% (127 )

Do you or other members of your household eat energy/nutrition bars?

Yes 43.69% (97 )
No 56.31% (125 )

Do you or other members of your household drink beer?

Yes 75.78% (169 )
No 24.22% (54 )

How often do you or other members of your household eat out of the home?

Never 2.69% (6 )
Once a week 31.39% (70 )
Twice a week 27.80% (62 )
Three times a week 18.39% (41 )
Four times a week 8.07% (18 )
Five times a week 7.62% (17 )
Rarely 4.04% (9 )

How often do you or other of your household personally make home improvements?

Never 8.68% (19 )
Once per year 29.68% (65 )
Twice per year 22.37% (49 )
4+ times per year 39.27% (86 )