Copyright 2004, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

FIRST PERSON/OPINION

Via e-mail:

What’s with the new “Mini Me” issue?

Henry Avello
Hoover, Alabama


FIRST PERSON/OPINION

Via e-mail:

I just got my April edition in the mail today, and I absolutely love it!! I was one of the subscribers who asked for a smaller format, and thank you very much for taking my and other’s suggestions to heart. I can now throw it in a backpack or in a pile with other papers so I always have it handy to read when spare time allows. Roadracing World is the only motorcycle magazine I subscribe to and the only one I need. Keep up the good work!

Jim Meyer
Lancaster, Pennsylvania


FIRST PERSON/OPINION

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I voted for a BIGGER issue! Heck, you can send it in a 3X5″ format and we’ll still love it (albeit with a magnifying glass). In all seriousness thank you for listening to the readers. It once again emphasizes your commitment to your subscribing customers. We’re loyal, we’ll stick by. You make a difference in many racers/readers lives. Not to be redundant, but keep up the excellent work. And good luck Chris! We’ll see you on the podium my man. Think and stay positive.

Douglas Russell
Glen Cove, New York


FIRST PERSON/OPINION

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I just got my new issue (great so far by the way, but I read it over several days so too early to really tell). Anyway, us old guys don’t much like change so it’s like ‘who moved my cheese’ so to speak. I guess it’s a newsstand thing, so if it helps the biz, OK.

I like the BIG format, though. It was different and I found myself reviewing EVERY AD before I relegated it to the storage stack. Along that line, you should have Dragich suggest your regulars change up their ads periodically. They are content too, you know.

Bob Holcomb
Lincoln, Massachusetts


FIRST PERSON/OPINION

Via e-mail:

Congratulations on the new format, very nice and professional. The mag should now become a welcome addition to newsstands around the country.

Alan Wilson
Castle Rock, Colorado


FIRST PERSON/OPINION

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WOW! Very impressed with the new book format. Great look, great size, etc. I ship my magazines to overseas soldiers and this will help with packing tremendously (as if that was a consideration of yours).

Kyle Kirschenmann
Knoxville Tennessee


FIRST PERSON/OPINION

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Gentlemen: We are enjoying your new magazine format. The size aids to give us quick reference regarding an individual magazine due to the clear binding surface.

Mr. Michael H. Hartney
Hanceville, Alabama


FIRST PERSON/OPINION

Via e-mail:

I just received my latest issue of my all-time favorite rag. I think I got the junior edition. I want my BIG magazine back please.

Paul Schaller
Dublin, Ohio


FIRST PERSON/OPINION

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Just received the April issue – it is beautiful!
Hope this means you are doing better than ever.
Keep it up 🙂 You are great, great, great.

Thomas N. Patch
Hamden, Connecticut


FIRST PERSON/OPINION

Via e-mail:

I wanted to drop you a quick message. The new format of the magazine is great. The comparison articles were also very good.

I would like to make a suggestion for follow up articles. Being that your magazine is dedicated to road racing, I would love to see a 600cc and 1000cc shootout with the bikes identically prepared in race trim. Keep stock gearing. Same race exhaust, tires, brake pads, rear sets, brake lines, etc. In the article, use the same format and riders as the 1000cc article this month.

I just wanted to pass along what I thought was a good suggestion. Thanks for the great magazine. Keep it up.

Glenn Foster
Greenville, South Carolina


FIRST PERSON/OPINION

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– got the new issue – GREAT new look, right up there with Cosmo, Oprah, etc. I like it – good for you and good for Roadracing World. Best wishes for continued success.

Evelyne Clarke
WERA Motorcycle Roadracing
www.wera.com
Canton, Georgia


FIRST PERSON/OPINION

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Jury still out, but I still like the tabloid/newspaper style magazine format. Just my two cents. Keep up the good work.

Marc Conte
Hudson, Massachusetts


FIRST PERSON/OPINION

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Just to let you guys know I just subscribed for another two years and I really enjoy your magazine. I also like the new size you have switched too for the magazine.

Also I race a Buell XB9R Firebolt in WMRRA and REALLY enjoy reading the first person articles about your Buell XB9 you guys raced last year…Keep up the GREAT work.

Brad Haley
#428 WMRRA
Pushrodracing.com
Seattle, Washington


FIRST PERSON/OPINION

Via e-mail:

I don’t know if you get too many kudos through e-mail but I think one should give praise where praise is due. And may I say with the new April issue’s construction I am a much happier man. I loved the magazine before but it did tend to get beat up pretty easily since it was stapled. Having it bound and having a real spine was a welcome change. Keep up the good work.

Russ Alexander
Provo, Utah


FIRST PERSON/OPINION

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Love the new format of the magazine. Looks great and the paper quality is very nice.

Tommy Morgan
Ocala Florida


FIRST PERSON/OPINION

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Just finished the April 2004 issue and wanted to thank you for having the only clearly non-biased motorcycle magazine on the planet (well, at least in the U.S. of A.) This past issue was the last straw; now, I must subscribe.

You are the best. Please carry on.

Professor Kenton Russell
Criminal Justice/Paralegal Department Chair
The Brown Mackie College
Salina, Kansas


FIRST PERSON/OPINION

Via e-mail

Hey guys, don’t know whose idea it was to revamp the newspaper style you had into a magazine but I personally like it. Keep up the good coverage. Also, the cribs section is great. Thanks to all the racers for letting us into their homes.

Doyle Roos
Rock Island, Illinois