AMA Pro Racing Survey

Motocross

Age

Under 16 16.14% (51 )
16-17 12.34% (39 )
18-20 7.28% (23 )
21-24 5.38% (17 )
25-29 6.65% (21 )
30-34 10.13% (32 )
35-39 13.61% (43 )
40-44 14.56% (46 )
45-49 10.44% (33 )
50-54 2.22% (7 )
55-64 1.27% (4 )

Gender

Male 83.28% (264 )
Female 16.72% (53 )

Marital status

Married 44.30% (140 )
Single 49.37% (156 )
Separated/divorced 5.38% (17 )
Widowed 0.95% (3 )

Highest level of education

Some high school or less 26.05% (81 )
Graduated high school 33.12% (103 )
Attended college less than 1 year 5.79% (18 )
Attended college 1 to 3 years 22.51% (70 )
Graduated from 4 year college 8.04% (25 )
Post graduate study 2.57% (8 )
Post graduate degree 1.93% (6 )

Current job title or position

Unemployed 10.71% (33 )
Clerical 1.95% (6 )
Laborer 8.44% (26 )
Management 12.34% (38 )
Own Business 10.39% (32 )
Sales 3.90% (12 )
Skilled Trade 16.23% (50 )
Technical 7.14% (22 )
Student 18.51% (57 )
Retired 0.97% (3 )
Other 9.42% (29 )

Total household income before taxes in 2003

Under $10,000 23.24% (66 )
$10,000-$14,999 4.93% (14 )
$15,000-$19,999 2.46% (7 )
$20,000-$24,999 2.82% (8 )
$25,000-$29,999 2.11% (6 )
$30,000-$34,999 5.63% (16 )
$35,000-$39,999 5.28% (15 )
$40,000-$49,999 7.04% (20 )
$50,000-$59,999 14.08% (40 )
$60,000-$74,999 11.27% (32 )
$75,000-$99,999 10.21% (29 )
$100,000-$124,999 5.99% (17 )
$125,000-$149,999 2.11% (6 )
$150,000 or more 2.82% (8 )

Own motorcycle

Yes, I own a motorcycle 56.77% (176 )
Yes, another household member owns one 14.84% (46 )
Yes, I own and another household memeber also owns a motorcycle 21.94% (68 )
Nobody in my household owns a motorcycle 6.45% (20 )

Number of bikes owned

0 19.93% (57 )
2 23.43% (67 )
3 26.22% (75 )
4 12.94% (37 )
5 6.99% (20 )
6 4.20% (12 )
7 2.80% (8 )
8 1.75% (5 )
9 0.70% (2 )
10 0.35% (1 )
12 0.35% (1 )
15 or more 0.35% (1 )

Street bikes owned

0 61.64% (45 )
2 21.92% (16 )
3 9.59% (7 )
4 1.37% (1 )
5 5.48% (4 )

Dirt bikes owned

0 50.00% (126 )
2 27.38% (69 )
3 12.30% (31 )
4 3.57% (9 )
5 2.78% (7 )
6 1.98% (5 )
7 0.40% (1 )
8 0.40% (1 )
11 0.79% (2 )
12 0.40% (1 )

Dual purpose bikes owned

0 72.73% (24 )
2 6.06% (2 )
4 9.09% (3 )
8 6.06% (2 )
13 6.06% (2 )

Primary bike

Touring 1.39% (4 )
Sport touring 2.08% (6 )
Sportbike 3.82% (11 )
Standard 1.74% (5 )
Cruiser 3.82% (11 )
Dual-purpose 1.74% (5 )
Off-road/enduro 18.40% (53 )
Motocross 67.01% (193 )

Secondary bike

Touring 3.96% (9 )
Sport touring 3.08% (7 )
Sportbike 5.73% (13 )
Standard 4.85% (11 )
Cruiser 4.85% (11 )
Dual-purpose 5.73% (13 )
Off-road/enduro 24.67% (56 )
Motocross 47.14% (107 )

Street motorcycle use

Day trips 27.10% (71 )
General transportation 9.92% (26 )
Racing 46.18% (121 )
Sport touring 8.78% (23 )
Other 8.02% (21 )

Visit a motorcycle dealership

More than once a month 50.83% (154 )
Every 1-2 months 24.42% (74 )
Every 3-6 months 9.90% (30 )
Every 7-12 months 8.25% (25 )
Less than once every year 6.60% (20 )

Places motorcycle riding apparel, helmets, and accessories are purchased

Motorcycle dealership 41.75% (210 )
Motorcycle parts/accessories store 21.67% (109 )
Mail order 19.09% (96 )
Mass merchandiser (Sears, Kmart, etc.) 1.59% (8 )
Internet 15.90% (80 )

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

None 11.65% (36 )
1%-24% 12.30% (38 )
25%-49% 10.68% (33 )
50%-74% 13.59% (42 )
75%-99% 14.56% (45 )
100% 37.22% (115 )

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 78.74% (237 )
No 21.26% (64 )

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

Cruising 6.25% (20 )
Dirt/knobby 70.63% (226 )
High performance/street 4.38% (14 )
Touring/high mileage 2.50% (8 )
Sport touring 3.44% (11 )
Did not purchase any 12.81% (41 )

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

Yes, currently own 55.48% (172 )
Yes, plan to buy 22.90% (71 )
No, neither 21.61% (67 )

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

Yes 82.41% (253 )
No 17.59% (54 )

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

Riding apparel 35.55% (198 )
Helmets 27.11% (151 )
Equipment/parts/accessories 37.34% (208 )

What type of motorcycle will be purchased?

Touring 3.43% (11 )
Sport touring 2.18% (7 )
Sportbike 8.41% (27 )
Standard 2.80% (9 )
Cruiser 2.49% (8 )
Off-road/enduro 12.46% (40 )
Motocross 64.80% (208 )
Dual purpose 3.43% (11 )

How long have you personally been riding a motorcycle?

Do not ride 7.10% (22 )
Less then 1 year 5.81% (18 )
1-2 years 10.00% (31 )
3-4 years 14.84% (46 )
5-6 years 10.65% (33 )
7-9 years 8.71% (27 )
10-14 years 8.06% (25 )
15 years or more 34.84% (108 )

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

Always 56.77% (176 )
Sometimes 36.77% (114 )
Never 6.45% (20 )

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

Yes 84.84% (263 )
No 15.16% (47 )

What purpose the truck is used?

Main means of transportation for household 38.07% (134 )
Stricly for outdoor activities (fishing, camping) 12.78% (45 )
Off-road driving 14.77% (52 )
For transporting motorcycles 30.97% (109 )
Other 3.41% (12 )

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 11.54% (71 )
Custom wheels 8.78% (54 )
Power winch 2.28% (14 )
Roll bar 4.23% (26 )
Tool boxes 9.11% (56 )
Driving/fog lights 4.88% (30 )
Running boards 5.20% (32 )
Special exhaust system 5.53% (34 )
Replacement shocks 6.34% (39 )
Battery 7.80% (48 )
Car stereo equipment 10.89% (67 )
Tires 23.41% (144 )

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

Hand tools (e.g., wrenches, screw drivers, etc.,) 30.55% (252 )
Multi-tool (e.g., Leatherman) 21.82% (180 )
Power tools (e.g., power drill, chain saw, etc.) 27.39% (226 )
Stationary bench tools (e.g., table saw) 20.24% (167 )

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

Less than $500 12.04% (36 )
$500-$999 7.69% (23 )
$1,000-$1,499 6.35% (19 )
$1,500-$1,999 9.36% (28 )
$2,000-$2,999 13.04% (39 )
$3,000-$3,999 8.03% (24 )
$4,000-$4,999 8.03% (24 )
$5,000-$7,499 10.37% (31 )
$7,500-$9,999 7.02% (21 )
$10,000 or more 18.06% (54 )

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

Camping 14.33% (181 )
Fishing 11.40% (144 )
Hunting 8.71% (110 )
Spectator at motorcycle races/events 16.47% (208 )
Participant in motorcycle races 8.55% (108 )
Participant in motorcycle tours 1.98% (25 )
Spectator at auto races/events 4.91% (62 )
Participant in auto races/events 1.58% (20 )
Bicycling 9.74% (123 )
Boating 7.21% (91 )
Body building/weight training 5.23% (66 )
Flying (personal aviation) 1.11% (14 )
Skiing/downhill/X-country 4.99% (63 )
Other outdoor activities 3.80% (48 )

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

Yes, currently own 62.25% (188 )
Yes, plan to buy 11.92% (36 )
No, neither 25.83% (78 )

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

Currently subscribe 65.78% (198 )
Plan to subscribe 11.30% (34 )
Neither 22.92% (69 )

Which AMA Pro Racing websites have you visited?

AMAProRacing.com 45.23% (185 )
USMotocross.com 37.65% (154 )
1800FlatTrack.com 7.09% (29 )
USSuperbike.com 7.58% (31 )
None of the above 2.44% (10 )

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

Yes 93.11% (284 )
No 6.89% (21 )

Which video systems are owned?

Sony Playstation/PS2 53.41% (219 )
Microsoft X-Box 18.05% (74 )
Nintendo 19.76% (81 )
Sega 8.78% (36 )

What type of games do you own?

Racing/driving 33.25% (262 )
Sports games 22.59% (178 )
Action/adventure/strategy 15.86% (125 )
First person/shooter 10.41% (82 )
Role playing 6.85% (54 )
Fighting 11.04% (87 )

Do you watch motorcycle racing events on television?

Yes 96.71% (294 )
No 3.29% (10 )

What motorcycle racing series do you watch?

AMA Superbike 8.06% (87 )
AMA Motocross 22.96% (248 )
AMA Supercross 19.44% (210 )
AMA Supermoto 7.22% (78 )
AMA Flat Track 3.43% (37 )
MotoGP 4.17% (45 )
World Superbike 4.17% (45 )
AMA GNCC 6.11% (66 )
AMA Arenacross 10.56% (114 )
Freestyle MX/X games 13.89% (150 )

What other types of racing do you watch on TV?

NASCAR 48.51% (195 )
CART 11.44% (46 )
IRL 5.97% (24 )
NHRA 15.67% (63 )
World of Outlaws 13.68% (55 )
American Le Mans 4.73% (19 )

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

Yes 73.29% (225 )
No 26.71% (82 )

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

Yes 57.65% (177 )
No 42.35% (130 )

Do you or other members of your household drink beer?

Yes 70.78% (218 )
No 29.22% (90 )

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

Never 6.47% (20 )
Once a week 31.39% (97 )
Twice a week 20.39% (63 )
Three times a week 17.80% (55 )
Four times a week 7.44% (23 )
Five times a week 7.12% (22 )
Rarely 9.39% (29 )

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

Never 14.98% (46 )
Once per year 21.50% (66 )
Twice per year 23.78% (73 )
4+ times per year 39.74% (122 )