Lack of reporting

[nzmikey]

So either I am looking in the wrong place or the media guys don't seem to give a shite about bike racing in NZ

After spending 3 days down at Hamptons on the side of the track looking like a 5'5 carrot & watching camera guys going around the track taking photos, I am some what stunned that none of it makes it into mainstream news under the "motorsport" heading, it all seems to be V8's, NASCAR, WRC, F1 etc .......

It is a shame since this was a Trans Tasman Challenge & showcasing some great older machines .


/rant

[Str8 Jacket]

Yep, I hear ya. Whilst it was on I was checking Stuff and NZ Herald online and nadda...... Couldn't believe it.

[Paul in NZ]

Its always hard for 'enthusiasts' to believe that the general populace just isn't that interested in proceedings...

However - ultimately its up to the organizers to make sure that this type of event is 'media friendly' (ie doing most of the work for the journalist) and to highlight the little back stories that make for a great 'human interest' story. There are some amongst us that specialize in this type of thing and if approached I'm sure would give sage advise...

Sadly - just expecting a media outlet to somehow detect your event is happening and then report on it isn't a recipe for success...

[SWERVE]

So either I am looking in the wrong place or the media guys don't seem to give a shite about bike racing in NZ

After spending 3 days down at Hamptons on the side of the track looking like a 5'5 carrot & watching camera guys going around the track taking photos, I am some what stunned that none of it makes it into mainstream news under the "motorsport" heading, it all seems to be V8's, NASCAR, WRC, F1 etc .......

It is a shame since this was a Trans Tasman Challenge & showcasing some great older machines .


/rant

YEP....... if it aint got FORD or HOLDEN on it ....or uses a stupid shaped ball.......... it aint happening

[Maha]

Possible reason being...no ''names'' to report on...unlike V8's, NASCAR, WRC, F1 where, even I know a name or two without giving a second thought to any of those events.
Even with one of the greatest names in Motorcycling Racing history as the banner for the event......nothing!
Shame I know, but thats the reality.

[Quasievil]

Youre right, No one gives a shit about bike racing in NZ, but why would you they are third rate events run by third rate people, they lost the ball along time ago and forgot that the dollar has to be earnt from the public, not expected.................no "show" means no dollar, means no interest, means no one cares and thats particularly true in a tiny insignificant country like ours

[nzmikey]

Youre right, No one gives a shit about bike racing in NZ, but why would you they are third rate events run by third rate people, they lost the ball along time ago and forgot that the dollar has to be earnt from the public, not expected.................no "show" means no dollar, means no interest, means no one cares and thats particularly true in a tiny insignificant country like ours

Positive chap ain't ya ?

[Voltaire]

I gather it was streaming on the net.....
Here are the results:
http://www.marktime.co.nz/results/121020-CMR.HTML
I'd be keen to see some vid of the even it there is a linky.

[Quasievil]

Positive chap ain't ya ?

In this subject not really, realist however yes
Ive been on this subject for a while in various forms, usually around sponsorship and complaints as to how hard it is to get, and why would a sponsor waste money on bike racing, its an arse in this country, for example the Nationals is a joke !

[george formby]

I concur with the advertising / sponsorship issue. The biggest media advertisers get the most air time for their chosen supported sports. If Toyota or Mitre 10 Mega or such like got behind events I bet it would raise the profile, well, at least they would be on the radar. They want the maximum bang for their advertising dollar & that's air time. If Coontdoon got behind our sport the telly would be saturated with it!
Just a theory......

[Paul in NZ]

I concur with the advertising / sponsorship issue. The biggest media advertisers get the most air time for their chosen supported sports. If Toyota or Mitre 10 Mega or such like got behind events I bet it would raise the profile, well, at least they would be on the radar. They want the maximum bang for their advertising dollar & that's air time. If Coontdoon got behind our sport the telly would be saturated with it!
Just a theory......

You need to go one step back.

A big sponsor won't back these events because the sort of communications plan / advertising coverage / media involvement etc etc that any major event management company would employ does not exist or is deficient. Big sponsors do NOT throw money away on a whim they invest in sponsorships that will get them noticed.

We have been over this before on KB.

Meh - I don't even race motorcycles so I'm not bothered but I'd like to have the choice to go see a great event.

[george formby]

You need to go one step back.

A big sponsor won't back these events because the sort of communications plan / advertising coverage / media involvement etc etc that any major event management company would employ does not exist or is deficient. Big sponsors do NOT throw money away on a whim they invest in sponsorships that will get them noticed.

We have been over this before on KB.

Meh - I don't even race motorcycles so I'm not bothered but I'd like to have the choice to go see a great event.

Yup, they would have to want to raise the profile for their own reasons. It's tough being a niche dweller sometimes.

[CHOPPA]

It doesnt just magically happen. If you want it to make, stuff, the herald etc etc etc then make a call to Andy MeGehkin pay your $300 and he will write a press release that will almost certainly make the motorsport pages.

[ducatilover]

In this subject not really, realist however yes
Ive been on this subject for a while in various forms, usually around sponsorship and complaints as to how hard it is to get, and why would a sponsor waste money on bike racing, its an arse in this country, for example the Nationals is a joke !

Because that attitude will help?

[SWERVE]

It doesnt just magically happen. If you want it to make, stuff, the herald etc etc etc then make a call to Andy MeGehkin pay your $300 and he will write a press release that will almost certainly make the motorsport pages.

Agree with THAT statement Choppa......... but the lack of reporting in general as a sport is piss poor. An article however good or proffessionally written will impact for a very short timeframe. A regular feature on a given sport attracts a following. The recent Barry Sheene meeting is a prime example of a BIG event going un-noticed. Nationals usually get a good size article in the regional press but almost always is a tribute to A Stroud (although you do get a background shot sometimes)