Copyright 2003, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

FIRST PERSON/OPINION

Via e-mail:

Mike Morgan, AMA #811 writes, that he has “no answers or suggestions” to remedy the seemingly unfair and inconsistent manner in which the AMA treats privateers. Well, for what it is worth, I have one. Don’t support them. Don’t ride in their races. Don’t help them put on a show. Let the Factory guys race around alone for a few races.

Until the privateers stand as one and get the AMA’s attention ($$$$), little if anything will change in the way they view and value your presence and participation. If they truly cared, they would not treat you with such disregard.

If they do not care, they will not care, until you make them care.

David McGrath, MD
OMRRA #95
Corvallis, Oregon




FIRST PERSON/OPINION

Via e-mail:

I have been watching and reading in horror at the BS that AMA Pro Racing bestows on its riders. I could not imagine paying my hard-earned money to race for such a joke of an organization. What to do?

Maybe its time for the riders to just say “enough” and totally withdraw themselves for 2004. Yes, that’s not going to be easy but maybe it’s worth a try. Instead, go race FUSA or their local club – at least you could still race.

Jeff Lind
Portland, Oregon