I think the big problem with the AMA is hiring of Rob Dingman as President. It seems obvious that
he is naive and incompetent for this very important position. I use this fiasco with the Superbike
racing as evidence. This has served to alienate many loyal and long time AMA members who are race
fans and the OEMs which have supported the AMA for many years. He apparently did not have any clue
what he was doing and all of the Motorcycle Community will suffer for many years. I also am very
unhappy with the AMA Board which hired him and has let this happen. Although all AMA members are
not race fans, it is a very visible part of the AMA and the Motorcycle Community and it important
for this reason.
I urge all AMA members to send emails via the AMA Website expressing their displeasure and ask the
Board to relieve Dingman his duties until a qualified President can be found.

I don't believe he will have anymore say so once the DMG takes over next year. So asking for his head will is no longer be relevant.

I actually agree with a lot of what the new AMA president is doing - I agree that they aren't in the business of running a racing series and that it should be handled by a professional organization. I simply disagree with what most of the one that 'bought' the series is doing...

I disagree. This issue with DMG is not over. He has also fired and harassed many long term AMA employees.
I think he needs to go now before he can cause any more harm. His incompetence goes far beyond just the
AMA racing program.

most everybody Dingman got rid of needed to go... i agree with gary that he has done many more good things than bad...

Yeah, the AMA organization had, and may still have, a lot of dead wood as I understand it. Very much an 'old boy' network.

I guess it would depend on if the initial proposal from DMG included the changes that they have made or if it was just a vague outline.

On second thoughts, I've changed my mind. It looks as though not enough research was done prior to awarding the deal to DMG and that must fall at the feet of Dingman. However it is too early to call for his head. The final story on this won't be written for a few of years yet. The determining factor on whether this change is a success or not will the condition of the series 2-3 years from now.

I agree that so far Dingman has done some good work at the AMA and should be allowed to work his plans for a reasonable amount of time before he's judged too harshly.

BTW......I did send an e-mail to the AMA regarding DMG and requested a reply but after two weeks I have had no response.

that's the problem with selling your soul to the highest bidder.

hi-zoot - 19 June 2008 10:24 AM

that's the problem with selling your soul to the highest bidder.

Right again, zoot. The AMA executive board most likely didn't care WHO was awarded the contract, but WHO'S PAYING THE MOST... the AMA wanted out of the racing business, they got what they wanted. Edmonson is exacting his revenge.

At least let him go because of his "bad hair"...

Just shoot the moron on the right...