This is from the AMA
As the AMA reported in November, a CBS News producer first contacted the AMA in
late September, claiming to be working on a "balanced, fair, and accurate"
segment about "the growth, success, and excitement" of AMA Supercross. The AMA
cooperated fully, supplying rulebooks and other background information. Tom
Lindsay, the AMA's Public Information Director, had two lengthy telephone
conversations with the producer -- who admitted to knowing little about the
sport -- to help him gain a working knowledge of AMA competition. The AMA
declined his invitation for an on-camera interview.
Since then, the AMA has learned that "60 Minutes II" has contacted numerous
others in the industry, including promoters, publishers and competitors. Sources
have told the AMA that these inquiries have focused largely on injuries. The AMA
also has become aware of reports that CBS News crews attended a number of
events, not all of which were AMA-sanctioned, solely to document accidents and
injuries, even videotaping a physician performing surgery on a motocross
competitor.
"We hope that reports of the program's singular focus on injuries turn out to be
untrue," said the AMA's Lindsay. "Because injuries are a part of any sport, at
any level, we recognize that this aspect of motorcycle competition may be
addressed in the report, but any mention of injuries would be incomplete without
acknowledging AMA Pro Racing's commitment to safety and the specific steps it
has taken in this area."
"We're confident that we've provided '60 Minutes II' with all the information
necessary to portray AMA competition accurately," Lindsay continued, "and we're
comfortable with our decision to decline the producer's request for an on-camera
interview."