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The state of roadracing in America is dismal. The AMA/DMG alliance has basically killed what was a totally entertaining, viable and lucrative business. For the first time since I started watching racing 30 years ago, we need someone to step in and organize a “new” series. This year’s Daytona 200 is likely to be the least watched of all time. Less teams, less racers, less press and less spectators ….. what a great combination for success. I’ve been watching the demise of the series for an entire year now and all I can say is who’s minding the store? It’s almost as if the powers that be want American raodracing gone so they can give us NASCAR instead. I’ve got news for them, motorcycle fans and NASCAR fans have very little overlap.

The straw that is breaking this camel’s back for me, is the fact that the series doesn’t even have a date at one of the best racetracks in the country, Miller Motorsports Park. Beyond the fact it’s practically in my own backyard, what sense does it make to not have an AMA race here? Who makes out in that deal. It’s punitive, only! Probably because the Miller folks refused to pay exorbitant fees to sanction the race.

So what needs to happen to regain the former glory. Someone with capital and charisma needs to step up and start another series. And I think Kenny Roberts Sr. is just the man to do it. His support of racing has been relentless and now that he’s finally given up on fielding his own team and bike in MotoGP, the opportunity to ressurect roadracing in America is ripe.

Please Kenny, save us!