AMA Pro Racing Survey

Road Race

Age

Under 16 3.82% (11 )
16-17 1.74% (5 )
18-20 3.82% (11 )
21-24 8.68% (25 )
25-29 11.46% (33 )
30-34 11.11% (32 )
35-39 12.85% (37 )
40-44 16.32% (47 )
45-49 15.97% (46 )
50-54 6.60% (19 )
55-64 5.90% (17 )
65 or over 1.74% (5 )

Gender

Male 80.00% (228 )
Female 20.00% (57 )

Marital status

Married 51.40% (147 )
Single 34.27% (98 )
Separated/divorced 12.94% (37 )
Widowed 1.40% (4 )

Highest level of education

Some high school or less 6.57% (19 )
Graduated high school 22.49% (65 )
Attended college less than 1 year 12.80% (37 )
Attended college 1 to 3 years 29.41% (85 )
Graduated from 4 year college 19.72% (57 )
Post graduate study 4.15% (12 )
Post graduate degree 4.84% (14 )

Current job title or position

Unemployed 5.92% (17 )
Clerical 4.88% (14 )
Laborer 4.88% (14 )
Management 17.77% (51 )
Own Business 10.45% (30 )
Sales 5.92% (17 )
Skilled Trade 11.50% (33 )
Technical 20.56% (59 )
Student 3.83% (11 )
Retired 4.53% (13 )
Other 9.76% (28 )

Total household income before taxes in 2003

Under $10,000 4.74% (13 )
$10,000-$14,999 1.46% (4 )
$15,000-$19,999 2.55% (7 )
$20,000-$24,999 2.92% (8 )
$25,000-$29,999 3.65% (10 )
$30,000-$34,999 5.84% (16 )
$35,000-$39,999 6.20% (17 )
$40,000-$49,999 6.93% (19 )
$50,000-$59,999 11.68% (32 )
$60,000-$74,999 12.77% (35 )
$75,000-$99,999 17.88% (49 )
$100,000-$124,999 8.39% (23 )
$125,000-$149,999 4.01% (11 )
$150,000 or more 10.95% (30 )

Own motorcycle

Yes, I own a motorcycle 61.19% (175 )
Yes, another household member owns one 13.64% (39 )
Yes, I own and another household memeber also owns a motorcycle 13.99% (40 )
Nobody in my household owns a motorcycle 11.19% (32 )

Number of bikes owned

1 31.23% (79 )
2 27.67% (70 )
3 13.83% (35 )
4 9.49% (24 )
5 5.53% (14 )
6 3.16% (8 )
7 1.58% (4 )
8 2.37% (6 )
9 1.19% (3 )
10 1.19% (3 )
12 1.19% (3 )
15 or more 1.58% (4 )

Street bikes owned

1 61.88% (125 )
2 22.77% (46 )
3 6.93% (14 )
4 3.47% (7 )
5 0.99% (2 )
6 0.50% (1 )
7 1.49% (3 )
10 0.50% (1 )
14 0.50% (1 )
15 or more 0.99% (2 )

Dirt bikes owned

1 63.64% (49 )
2 20.78% (16 )
3 6.49% (5 )
4 3.90% (3 )
5 1.30% (1 )
7 1.30% (1 )
9 1.30% (1 )
10 1.30% (1 )

Dual purpose bikes owned

1 70.27% (26 )
2 16.22% (6 )
3 2.70% (1 )
4 8.11% (3 )
5 2.70% (1 )

Primary bike

Touring 9.62% (23 )
Sport touring 19.25% (46 )
Sportbike 44.77% (107 )
Standard 5.44% (13 )
Cruiser 7.11% (17 )
Dual-purpose 2.51% (6 )
Off-road/enduro 5.02% (12 )
Motocross 6.28% (15 )

Secondary bike

Touring 2.92% (5 )
Sport touring 11.70% (20 )
Sportbike 29.24% (50 )
Standard 6.43% (11 )
Cruiser 9.36% (16 )
Dual-purpose 8.19% (14 )
Off-road/enduro 17.54% (30 )
Motocross 14.62% (25 )

Street motorcycle use

Day trips 40.05% (151 )
General transportation 21.49% (81 )
Racing 12.47% (47 )
Sport touring 23.61% (89 )
Other 2.39% (9 )

Visit a motorcycle dealership

More than once a month 41.61% (114 )
Every 1-2 months 31.39% (86 )
Every 1-3 months 0.36% (1 )
Every 3-6 months 14.60% (40 )
Every 7-12 months 5.84% (16 )
Less than once every year 6.20% (17 )

Places motorcycle riding apparel, helmets, and accessories are purchased

Motorcycle dealership 38.28% (183 )
Motorcycle parts/accessories store 22.80% (109 )
Mail order 17.15% (82 )
Mass merchandiser (Sears, Kmart, etc.) 2.30% (11 )
Internet 19.46% (93 )

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

None 21.03% (57 )
1%-24% 15.87% (43 )
25%-49% 13.65% (37 )
50%-74% 9.96% (27 )
75%-99% 16.97% (46 )
100% 22.51% (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 80.95% (221 )
No 19.05% (52 )

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

Cruising 7.52% (24 )
Dirt/knobby 17.24% (55 )
High performance/street 29.47% (94 )
Touring/high mileage 11.60% (37 )
Sport touring 16.30% (52 )
Did not purchase any 17.87% (57 )

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

Yes, currently own 37.45% (103 )
Yes, plan to buy 20.73% (57 )
No, neither 41.82% (115 )

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

Yes 62.86% (176 )
No 37.14% (104 )

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

Riding apparel 36.20% (177 )
Helmets 26.58% (130 )
Equipment/parts/accessories 37.22% (182 )

What type of motorcycle will be purchased?

Touring 6.18% (16 )
Sport touring 12.74% (33 )
Sportbike 40.54% (105 )
Standard 4.63% (12 )
Cruiser 7.72% (20 )
Off-road/enduro 10.42% (27 )
Motocross 10.81% (28 )
Dual purpose 6.95% (18 )

How long have you personally been riding a motorcycle?

Do not ride 8.99% (25 )
Less then 1 year 4.68% (13 )
1-2 years 10.07% (28 )
3-4 years 8.27% (23 )
5-6 years 4.68% (13 )
7-9 years 5.76% (16 )
10-14 years 9.35% (26 )
15 years or more 48.20% (134 )

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

Always 32.27% (91 )
Sometimes 61.70% (174 )
Never 6.03% (17 )

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

Yes 69.78% (194 )
No 30.22% (84 )

What purpose the truck is used?

Main means of transportation for household 46.61% (103 )
Stricly for outdoor activities (fishing, camping) 11.31% (25 )
Off-road driving 8.60% (19 )
For transporting motorcycles 26.70% (59 )
Other 6.79% (15 )

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 9.05% (39 )
Custom wheels 7.66% (33 )
Power winch 1.16% (5 )
Roll bar 2.32% (10 )
Tool boxes 9.05% (39 )
Driving/fog lights 3.25% (14 )
Running boards 3.94% (17 )
Special exhaust system 6.73% (29 )
Replacement shocks 4.18% (18 )
Battery 13.92% (60 )
Car stereo equipment 10.67% (46 )
Tires 28.07% (121 )

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

Hand tools (e.g., wrenches, screw drivers, etc.,) 31.73% (258 )
Multi-tool (e.g., Leatherman) 21.89% (178 )
Power tools (e.g., power drill, chain saw, etc.) 28.41% (231 )
Stationary bench tools (e.g., table saw) 17.96% (146 )

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

Less than $500 10.07% (28 )
$500-$999 10.79% (30 )
$1,000-$1,499 13.31% (37 )
$1,500-$1,999 7.91% (22 )
$2,000-$2,999 11.87% (33 )
$3,000-$3,999 11.15% (31 )
$4,000-$4,999 6.12% (17 )
$5,000-$7,499 9.71% (27 )
$7,500-$9,999 3.24% (9 )
$10,000 or more 15.83% (44 )

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

Camping 12.51% (132 )
Fishing 9.29% (98 )
Hunting 4.64% (49 )
Spectator at motorcycle races/events 20.38% (215 )
Participant in motorcycle races 4.64% (49 )
Participant in motorcycle tours 4.17% (44 )
Spectator at auto races/events 8.15% (86 )
Participant in auto races/events 1.14% (12 )
Bicycling 8.44% (89 )
Boating 8.06% (85 )
Body building/weight training 7.77% (82 )
Flying (personal aviation) 1.99% (21 )
Skiing/downhill/X-country 3.79% (40 )
Other outdoor activities 5.02% (53 )

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

Yes, currently own 65.72% (186 )
Yes, plan to buy 15.19% (43 )
No, neither 19.08% (54 )

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

Currently subscribe 72.04% (201 )
Plan to subscribe 9.32% (26 )
Neither 18.64% (52 )

Which AMA Pro Racing websites have you visited?

AMAProRacing.com 39.85% (161 )
USMotocross.com 13.37% (54 )
1800FlatTrack.com 9.16% (37 )
USSuperbike.com 34.65% (140 )
None of the above 2.97% (12 )

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

Yes 71.28% (201 )
No 28.72% (81 )

Which video systems are owned?

Sony Playstation/PS2 50.53% (144 )
Microsoft X-Box 24.91% (71 )
Nintendo 17.54% (50 )
Sega 7.02% (20 )

What type of games do you own?

Racing/driving 28.18% (164 )
Sports games 18.21% (106 )
Action/adventure/strategy 19.42% (113 )
First person/shooter 12.03% (70 )
Role playing 8.42% (49 )
Fighting 13.75% (80 )

Do you watch motorcycle racing events on television?

Yes 93.17% (259 )
No 6.83% (19 )

What motorcycle racing series do you watch?

AMA Superbike 21.58% (235 )
AMA Motocross 11.29% (123 )
AMA Supercross 10.93% (119 )
AMA Supermoto 6.98% (76 )
AMA Flat Track 5.33% (58 )
MotoGP 13.59% (148 )
World Superbike 15.79% (172 )
AMA GNCC 3.03% (33 )
AMA Arenacross 4.04% (44 )
Freestyle MX/X games 7.44% (81 )

What other types of racing do you watch on TV?

NASCAR 34.00% (153 )
CART 17.33% (78 )
IRL 11.78% (53 )
NHRA 16.89% (76 )
World of Outlaws 9.33% (42 )
American Le Mans 10.67% (48 )

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

Yes 61.48% (174 )
No 38.52% (109 )

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

Yes 53.90% (152 )
No 46.10% (130 )

Do you or other members of your household drink beer?

Yes 74.56% (211 )
No 25.44% (72 )

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

Never 0.35% (1 )
Once a week 26.50% (75 )
Twice a week 25.44% (72 )
Three times a week 18.37% (52 )
Four times a week 9.54% (27 )
Five times a week 12.01% (34 )
Rarely 7.77% (22 )

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

Never 8.87% (25 )
Once per year 28.01% (79 )
Twice per year 27.66% (78 )
4+ times per year 35.46% (100 )