SBJ/20101129/SBJ/SBD Reader Survey
Motorsports
Published November 29, 2010

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| Motorsports property best positioned for growth |
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IndyCar Series |
56.16%
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AMA Supercross / Motocross |
21.61%
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NHRA |
13.44%
|
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American Le Mans |
6.78%
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IHRA / Nitro Jam |
2.01%
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| Responses: 796 |
| Biggest challenge facing the IndyCar Series in the year ahead |
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TV ratings |
33.01%
|
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Marketing its drivers |
32.41%
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Attendance |
18.19%
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Sponsorship costs |
7.23%
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Scheduling |
3.01%
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Health of U.S. automakers |
2.77%
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Other |
3.37%
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| Responses: 830 |
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| Biggest challenge facing NASCAR in the year ahead |
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TV ratings |
24.39%
|
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Mainstream appeal of drivers |
20.07%
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Attendance |
17.04%
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Rising cost of sponsorships |
14.12%
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PR and messaging |
8.40%
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Performance of most popular drivers |
5.37%
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Health of U.S. automakers |
4.90%
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Scheduling |
2.10%
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Other |
3.62%
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| Responses: 856 |
| How would you characterize the state of NASCAR today? |
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Sport not delivering enough value for what it’s charging |
52.87%
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Needs better PR because reports of demise are exaggerated; still a good investment |
33.06%
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Still a very strong domestic property; No. 2 to the NFL |
7.97%
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Other |
6.10%
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| Responses: 853 |
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