Yet another survey

Marbot · 2 Feb 2010, 11:06 (Ref:2624317)

FOTA would very much like to know your opinions about F1.

http://www.lgf1racingfansurvey.com/home.aspx

gregc · 2 Feb 2010, 12:32 (Ref:2624355)

Having just done it, I'd say it's a pretty good survey. Worth taking the time to fill it out just to make the point that the classic circuits need to be preserved on the calendar, and the new ones are largely "meh".

ECW Dan Selby · 2 Feb 2010, 13:23 (Ref:2624382)

Yeh it's very similar to the ING one with the exception of the classic tracks section.

Selby

Fox89 · 2 Feb 2010, 13:44 (Ref:2624399)

Yeah good survey! Was good to be asked about the classic tracks.

Sodemo · 2 Feb 2010, 13:47 (Ref:2624403)

Just to note, I recall Whitmarsh stating that they need to cater to the casual fans more, so if you want your opinion to count at all, I would fill it in assuming you are a part time watcher.

gregc · 2 Feb 2010, 13:58 (Ref:2624409)

I think that's taken into account - one of the first sets of questions establish how hardcore a fan you are.

ECW Dan Selby · 2 Feb 2010, 14:13 (Ref:2624415)

Yeh I was almost thinking about lying on that bit, I must say. I get this horrible feeling they're not focusing on us hardcore fans.

Selby

broadrun96 · 2 Feb 2010, 14:29 (Ref:2624428)

Yeah, was definitely a worthwhile survey but starting to get that same nagging feeling as everyone else that a fan vote is wasted. Part of me also feels any part-time followers that answer shorter races are more likely to get them to watch is a VERY bad thing. Being an eduro fan I already think the F1 GPs are too short, any shorter and I almost think there's no point in airing it live. Might as well wait to see the replays. Wish there were some comments sections, would like F1 to push for getting on the Sunday night sportscenter to see if we can build some more US fans, although with nascar taking a good chunk of time now it may be hard to do.

ECW Dan Selby · 2 Feb 2010, 14:33 (Ref:2624430)

I was going to say, it'd be nice if there was some more actual personal input (with the exception of the sponsors bit).

Selby

Jamesy-18 · 2 Feb 2010, 16:01 (Ref:2624473)

Had a quick look at the sort of stuff it includes today at school before I'll submit it from home. Question is, is it actually achieving anything? FOTA and F1 as a whole should reward the fans' time for doing this and give something back....

Chiefy · 2 Feb 2010, 16:34 (Ref:2625056)

Some questions were a little tricky. For example, the survey asks for an opinion on the new points system and then a separate one on whether the gap from second place to winner should be increased or decreased. Increased or decreased from what? 2009's two-point gap or 2010's seven-point gap? As ever these things are left very slightly open to interpretation...

A personal comments section would be very good for people like us with myriad views on the sport - but how long would it take to process the information? Would it not be a little complicated?

Marbot · 2 Feb 2010, 17:05 (Ref:2625078)

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Originally Posted by Chiefy

A personal comments section would be very good for people like us with myriad views on the sport - but how long would it take to process the information? Would it not be a little complicated?

Certainly more complicated than a computer identifying where you put your dot.

Ted bennett · 2 Feb 2010, 18:07 (Ref:2625119)

I wish that the section on KERS had at least one more box to tick, none of the options comes any where near expressing my view on KERS.

GolddustMini · 2 Feb 2010, 18:31 (Ref:2625134)

i feel dirty that the 5 brands i associated with f1 sponsorship were (in no order) Marlboro, JPS, gold leaf, camel and benson and hedges.

but its true we remember these because the cars livery was instantly recognisable and you remember the brand, doesnt make me any more likely to buy that brand though!

Super Hans · 2 Feb 2010, 18:47 (Ref:2625146)

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Originally Posted by GolddustMini

but its true we remember these because the cars livery was instantly recognisable and you remember the brand, doesnt make me any more likely to buy that brand though!

Subliminally it probably does. Otherwise, what is the point of advertising?

Chiefy · 2 Feb 2010, 18:55 (Ref:2625151)

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Originally Posted by Super Hans

Subliminally it probably does. Otherwise, what is the point of advertising?

Usually I'd claim it has no effect on me at all... but Kingfisher is nice beer.

GolddustMini · 2 Feb 2010, 19:07 (Ref:2625162)

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Originally Posted by Super Hans

Subliminally it probably does. Otherwise, what is the point of advertising?

i dont smoke though, so im unlikely to be swayed over a particular brand. however maybe subliminally ive been using the word danke quite alot whenever i visit germany so i guess you could say ive been influenced by damon hills danke liveried arrows yamaha...!

Sodemo · 2 Feb 2010, 19:17 (Ref:2625169)

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Originally Posted by Ted bennett

I wish that the section on KERS had at least one more box to tick, none of the options comes any where near expressing my view on KERS.

"Waste of _______ <- insert term here"

Marbot · 2 Feb 2010, 19:25 (Ref:2625174)

Is anyone actually fallING for any of that subliminal stuff?

GolddustMini · 2 Feb 2010, 19:41 (Ref:2625185)

dunno, as a kid i did visit a united colours of benneton shop as i recognised the name from formula one. didnt buy anything though!

gregc · 2 Feb 2010, 19:45 (Ref:2625188)

Well, it's not something you look at & think about really. Yet I had problems thinking of 5 when I did the survey.

GolddustMini · 2 Feb 2010, 19:49 (Ref:2625193)

im not one to shell out money willy nilly on products on the back of seeing them on an F1 car, im a total tightwad

fourWheelDrift · 2 Feb 2010, 19:50 (Ref:2625194)

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Originally Posted by gregc

Well, it's not something you look at & think about really. Yet I had problems thinking of 5 when I did the survey.

I resisted the temptation to put tictac, gitanes and durex just for old times sake

Marbot · 2 Feb 2010, 20:01 (Ref:2625207)

Well, I'm pleased to hear all of that, and don't go fallING for that Marlboro fakery on the Ferrari, because that's just not good for your Elf.

NaBUru38 · 2 Feb 2010, 20:16 (Ref:2625215)

It covers a lot of aspects, has a lot of possible answers... it's a great survey to me. The worst was the no comments section or free answers policy - I couldn't mention Pechito López as one of the drivers I follow, for example.

Top 5 adjectives: leader, prestigious, top tech. Changes: more thrill, more driver skills, more tech, more green. 2009 highlight: Brazil's first lap - I tend to remember much about older races.

Protect classic venues: yes. Visit new places at the expense of European races: yes. Top 5 GP venues: UK, Germany, France, Italy and Belgium. That means I missed Monaco!!! I should have let France out, it's more or less covered by Belgium and Monaco. Added to the top 5 and bottom 5, the remaining countries should have been allowed to be described as "I'd rather have it", "I don't care" and "i'd rather leave it out".

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Originally Posted by Sodemo

if you want your opinion to count at all, I would fill it in assuming you are a part time watcher.

Lying will only cause trouble.

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