Going to Qatar MotoGP To Receive Bad News For This Channel!

Going to Qatar MotoGP To Receive Bad News For This Channel! I went to Qatar MotoGP for the first race of the season and unfortunately I received bad news for my channel. I also spoke with Scott Ogden and Josh Whatley to see how they got on in their first Moto 3 race.
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[@Prikki2k]

What you need mate is to have Mean Mark Management go flip over a few tables at Dorna to let them folks know who's in charge around here. Best of luck to you and the team this year. Cheers!!!

[@tmac77]

😂😂😂 good idea Erik

[@spasgp]

That's the shortest route to never setting a foot in the MotoGP paddock again

[@patchthesinclair5896]

@@spasgp please recognized humour when it's under your nose. Obviously what you say is totally correct, but if Dorna reacted to a satirical skit I promise you I would not be the only one to withdraw my patronage probably permanently. Now let's have some fun!

[@derekgray7716]

No need to apologise mate, there's not enough hours in a day for you right now, nevermind the vlogs!! Greatful for the content you do share 🙌🏻 Good luck guys 🤞🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏁🏆🍾

[@tmac77]

Thanks so much Derek!

[@1Markuk]

The race day stuff is well covered so do the behind the scenes and travelling stuff, that’s what the masses need!

[@tmac77]

Thanks Mark!

[@dustedstar5158]

i'd agree, some more insights, behind the scenes, rider chats and there is plenty going on outside the gate :)

[@paulcosgrove6160]

No apology required, it was interesting coverage in a 'behind the scenes' way. Know the countries there as spent years on oil installations and desalination plants, not my choice of destination as I am sure you understand but certainly an interesting addition to MOTO GPs nowadays, particularly as you really tell it the way it really is!

[@tmac77]

Thanks Paul, I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@ramboracing702]

One of the few channels worth watching the adverts on! ✌️

[@tmac77]

Its greatly appreciated!

[@6arethevan5]

No need to apologise, it's your insights and experience we enjoy mate so keep em coming!! Appreciate you sharing as always 🙂👍

[@tmac77]

Thanks Gareth!

[@shadowred1980]

All the best, for that meeting with Dorna. Seeing the surrounding area that you stay in for race weekend is interesting.

[@tmac77]

Thanks!

[@tshute2]

Amazon doesn't want you to one up them with their coverage of the season, hence Dorna not allowing you to film. Sad really, you're doing a great job, great channel!

[@tmac77]

Thanks a lot!

[@johnmcafee5869]

Turns out Amazon should have given Taylor a call.

[@tshute2]

@@johnmcafee5869 lol at least it’s better than nothing on the tube. I guess

[@tshute2]

@@johnmcafee5869 oh, and I grew up on kung fu movies, this is spectacular!!! Lolz

[@adrianneale3368]

This gonna be fun following Moto3 again with you. Last time was Biaggi then Rossi way back, different bikes though.

[@tmac77]

I hope you enjoy it as much as I will Adrian!

[@eman19487]

Enjoyed the vid and I hope you are feeling a lot better in this roll than where you were at last year riding. Good luck.👍

[@tmac77]

Thanks a lot Eric! I’m loving this new role

[@sirpatrickbikes]

Good luck with the Dorna meeting! Great you've got a person to help with the editing. Vlogging is an enormous amount of work.

[@tmac77]

Thank you! Editing consumes my life😅

[@What.The.Fluff.]

Good luck trying to get through all the red tape! Don't want to piss off the big media companies by stealing all their viewers! 😼😹 Best wishes for a great season! ✌️❤ from 🇺🇲

[@tmac77]

Haha true! Thank you

[@planetpeckham1]

Really enjoyed looking out for the boys last Sunday. These vlogs are great, even the humdrum is interesting for those of us looking for an insight into what makes a GP team tick. Keep it up!

[@tmac77]

Thanks a lot!

[@charliepower9192]

No matter it's nice to see outside of the racing too , a must though is to catch up with the bt team on a night out, I think that would be a great bit of content for the channel 👍💙

[@tmac77]

Great idea, thanks Charlie!

[@granty1150gs]

Love it, I signed up to motogp....bloody expensive but this added to that ,well worth it. I don't usually follow Moto3 but will now.

[@tmac77]

Couldn’t agree more with that!

[@tmac77]

It’ll be well worth the money!

[@andrewhardman3753]

Well done Taylor - a good effort given everything else you have had to do. A couple of reflections that I picked up on which may be of interest? Firstly early on in the vlog you say that the "garage boarding looks like a proper MotoGP team". Semantics maybe (and apologies if I misunderstood your observation) however the sooner you consider yourself and those around you as a "proper MotoGP team" the better? It is difficult for you all - riders, mechanics and yourself to switch identities and the sooner you drop any "imposter syndrome" thoughts maybe that would help? Secondly, the matter of time differences is massive and probably underestimated by lots of your viewers? I'd be interested to hear your team's preparation for this, especially in the first couple of months of this season. Indonesia is 7 hours ahead and Texas is 5 hours behind. Keep up the great work and keep the vlogs coming Taylor 👍

[@tmac77]

Thank you Andrew you make some great points. Especially the time difference one!

[@curlyporter6027]

This was brilliant and so happy for you and the team. Looking forward to the rest of the year 👍

[@tmac77]

Thanks a lot!

[@shirleyboy8859]

Great video Taylor..... It is a shame about what you can or can`t film.... You will have to give us more talks about what happens at the races.... Best wish for the season.. :-))

[@tmac77]

Thank you!

[@spyder_man]

Good to see you, nice job of the vlog, keep at it and they will get better over time.

[@tmac77]

Thank you!

[@peternewell9256]

DORNA needs to enter the 21st century and let current teams have some leeway to make private videos that really don't interfere with DORNAs fluffy PR. Got my own scars from dealing with FIM bureaucracy but no matter....WE WANT SOME TM BANTER, some good craic and a little (lot?) of techno geek over view of running a team. You're getting more polished with each video which is why I subscribed as a way to support your behavior. Just wanted to let you know you've upped your game so stay frosty Taylor.

[@tmac77]

Thanks Peter, that really means a lot! I will continue to provide as much entertainment as possible!

[@AuProspecting-Scotland]

Qatar is beautiful , spectacular video scenes Taylor, i was watching Josh and Scott race they did well , very unfortunate for Scott but Moto 3 is a learning curve for them both , it will snap into place when the time has come, i seen you chatting up Suzi in paddock lololol

[@tmac77]

Thank you!

[@shaunwhitfield112]

Class these Taylor 😎😎😎😎🙌👍even tho you can’t vlog in the circuit still great to see the crack 🙌🙌good luck this year mate

[@tmac77]

Thanks Shaun!

[@crumblymal8479]

Great stuff there Taylor luvin this it.s gotta be a first so lookin forward to seeing the next one and seeing the guys progress through the year : )

[@tmac77]

Thanks a lot!

[@westers1514]

Very impressive first round for Scott, Josh feeling his way in, learning to walk before he runs - he'll come good. Top weekend

[@tmac77]

Absolutely, they’re both great lads with so much potential!

[@5ebra1]

It looks an amazing place. Great to see your reaction to the area and interaction with team members.

[@tmac77]

It really is amazing!

[@woooster17]

Keep the schmoozing Dorna… We all appreciate you bringing us along.. Good luck to the team! ✌🏻

[@tmac77]

Thanks a lot!

[@jaysmartin]

Dorna will be begging you to promote them by the end of the season! Still a very enjoyable blog, keep up the great work 🤙

[@tmac77]

Thanks a lot Jay!

[@sipero8445]

Enjoyed the video loads mate, thanks for the effort. Looking forward to seeing the riders develop this year 👍

[@tmac77]

Thank you!

[@glennollerenshaw8466]

Keep up the great work , just doin what your doin brings a different side into viewing what goes on behind the scenes cheers Glenn.

[@tmac77]

Thanks Glenn!

[@jamesjrd250]

Doing a great job with this channel mate and coming across well both you your dad and taz awesome job

[@tmac77]

Thanks a lot Rhys!

[@paulthompson8613]

Just enjoy the moment if you get time just glad to be along for the journey. :-)

[@tmac77]

Absolutely, I’ll always make sure I take you guys along where I can!

[@lewis505]

Looking forward to the year ahead. Good luck Taylor!

[@tmac77]

Thanks Lewis!

[@davegreenslade4539]

Keep them coming bud it’s all good, and us normal bike fans don’t see any of the stuff you’re filming!

[@tmac77]

Thank you!

[@kristofevo]

I live and work in saudi and the sandstorms have been pretty bad for the last couple of weeks, on and off. Wouldn’t fancy riding in it, though.....its bad enough walking in it!

[@tmac77]

They’re crazy! Don’t see that in England 😂

[@kristofevo]

Taylor Mackenzie No, mate, or up in the Highlands!......it reminded me of the fog we get, but with a yellowish tinge. Horrible stuff, gets up your nose and you can feel it on your teeth!

[@trevormartin5459]

Don't beat yourself up Taylor.I enjoyed the video.Just show us what you can.

[@tmac77]

Thanks Trevor!

[@chrisgoes9610]

Just keep swimming Taylor, good things coming soon

[@tmac77]

Thank you Chris!

[@refreshingapathy]

Too bad Dorna can’t see the value of social media from multiple perspectives - Karel tried something similar a handful of years ago with KZbin and got turned down as well.

[@tmac77]

🙌🏼

[@kirstywhite658]

Your doing an incredible job love watching your videos ❤️wishing Scott and josh all the best for this weekend

[@tmac77]

Thanks Kirsty!

[@JamesMadelin]

Wtf are Dorna thinking not allowing a phenomenal channel like yours giving them immense publicity for mad fans like us? Insanely dumb of them. Makes me question my MotoGP season video pass fee. And don’t even start me on the ongoing COVID dumbf%ckery. I recently flew to Dubai and had to put up with the same idiocy. Anyway…. Love the channel, keep it up. It’s so amazing seeing a real behind the scenes access to the racing life. Thank you!

[@tmac77]

Thanks so much James!

[@koromuri97]

Keep up the great work. How many are in the team for the race weekend?

[@tmac77]

Thanks Mark!

[@Alanoffer]

I remember when Dorna took moto GP off the terrestrial telly after promising the year before they weren’t going to do it . Best of luck with the channel reporting on the greatest motor sport of all moto gp

[@tmac77]

Thank you!

[@davidelizabeth4933]

Good stuff, Taylor! Thanks for sharing, as always. 👊👍 ❤❤

[@tmac77]

Thanks David & Elizabeth!

[@bikerboy7126]

Great video Taylor, thanks. Good luck and have fun. 👍

[@tmac77]

Thank you!

[@TheJono916]

Love that sergio gadea is involved

[@tmac77]

🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@tobiasjacobsen_dk]

I feel that mad-mark need to go and boot the door of the hinges at the moto1 management! 😄

[@tmac77]

😂😂😂😂

[@Only_2_Wheelz]

Wish u would race again bro, but love ur content!

[@tmac77]

Thank you!

[@JakeM240]

yeh i agree with a lot of the comments on here , lets see what goes on after the racing , do you all go for a beer and some food , whats involved in the set up and getting about for the teams ! good luck in job and for the whole team !

[@tmac77]

I can definitely make that happen!

[@robbikebob]

This is why I love bsb, club racing and especially road racing. There is too much money in moto gp, it's stopped being a sport and it's just a business.

[@tmac77]

I suppose it’s different to BSB but they all have their positives also!

[@Jimmie92]

But if a silly comparison Rob, *MotoGP is the pinnacle, they’re prototypes, always going to be more money in it.

[@alexpage7292]

This is great stuff. Thanks for sharing Taylor 👍🏻🏁

[@tmac77]

Thanks Alex!

[@terrytopliss9506]

Just do what you can Taylor,it’s always interesting.👍👍

[@tmac77]

Thanks so much Terry!

[@SturdyMoto]

I'm loving these Vlog's keep em coming Taylor, Mega!

[@tmac77]

Thanks David!

[@paulbaldock6313]

Great to see some Brits on the grid again. The bikes and team look very professional, and the lads are only going to get faster as they tag onto the back of a few more experienced riders. Enjoy the experience, anything is possible with a little bit of luck and being in the right place at the right time. COME ON YOU BRITS👍👍👍👍👍😎

[@tmac77]

It’s amazing to be a part of it! Very exciting year ahead

[@paulbaldock6313]

@@tmac77 credit to Michael also for getting the team together. Will be nice to hear about your new sponsors in future blogs. All the very best to you and all of the team, you’ll have a great season, and HAVE FUN. The results always come when your having fun!! 🏁🏁🏁

[@roygregory1250]

All the best to you all, keep up the good work, all the best to taz 👍🏍

[@tmac77]

Thank you Roy!

[@franklinwilkerson2061]

Yeah Dorna have always been suuuuuuuuuper strict about filming anything but good luck with the meeting 👍.

[@tmac77]

Thanks a lot Franklin!

[@TheGoldenPig.]

You're not allowed to film but your mates are (wink wink). For now you could just strap camera to taz' wheelchair! "this is my special brother. he likes to film stuff. don't try to stop him, he gets quite angry"

[@tmac77]

😂😂😂

[@archie2archie]

To film at the curcuit requires a media pass/vest, that will cost X thousand of pounds.

[@tmac77]

Hopefully mad Mark can sort me a deal😅

[@Jimmie92]

Not really a surprise unfortunately, Dorna have always only allowed paddock/service road footage to tv companies who pay millions for the privilege. I kind of get that in a way. I wanted to film my interviews I gave in 2014 for my GP blog at Mugello, Brno, Silverstone and Valencia and I wasn’t allowed either.

[@tmac77]

Yes I can appreciate the need for it. I’ll still try my best to make some good content regardless!

[@findus605]

All good stuff Taylor, much appreciated.

[@tmac77]

Thanks!

[@mattmid7012]

Hopefully they'll at least let you film within the team garage. By the way that's the slowest camel race I've ever seen 😅

[@tmac77]

Fingers crossed!

[@jue0804]

Enjoy every vlog you do. Keep it up please 👍

[@tmac77]

Thanks a lot Harrison!

[@andrewmallard2301]

What I dont understand is the blanket ban. Surely, there's someone at DORNA in a position to give vetting to any filming.

[@tmac77]

I’m sure they have their reasonings, I still plan on creating some great content for you guys regardless!

[@stephenwilliams926]

@@tmac77 The reason is called money 💰

[@robertlewis1311]

Following you dude and your journey ' typical Dorna

[@tmac77]

Thanks Robert

[@Unfunny_Username_389]

You can't film - but can you take stills? If so, you could take lots of photos and create montages with narration(s) at a convenient time.

[@tmac77]

That’s a good idea!

[@ramboracing702]

Legend!! 🤜💥🤛

[@tmac77]

Thank you!

[@claretbuck1882]

Awesome bud cheers 👍🏻

[@tmac77]

Thanks Clare!

[@eb9826]

Good effort, keep ‘em coming.

[@tmac77]

Thanks!

[@tREVVA1]

Sun tan's looking pretty good, Tay

[@tmac77]

It’s all this travelling😂

[@neilr6372]

You need to get the BT Sport people ( your mate Hodgy ) to do a bit about your BRITISH Team. Get BT to put the British in BT. I can never understand why we do not do more to promote the efforts made by the likes of your team. No wonder it’s hard to get sponsorship and in UK media this sport is virtually non existent. It’s great to see a British team. Keep up the work and remember to promote the hell out of your team🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@tmac77]

Thanks Neil! That’s a good point!

[@mikeyrichards1387]

Johnny Rea always films from the paddock, maybe he knows how to get round Dorna

[@bikeaddictbp]

Came here to suggest this. He's getting on-track footage from Dorna but he seems to be able to have his own filming for the off-track part of it.

[@tmac77]

Good point! I’ll have to ask him!

[@obamabigears734]

ThanksTaylor, great video!

[@tmac77]

Thanks!

[@claytonknight3078]

What Eric Van Butts said!

[@tmac77]

😂

[@Liz25.91]

Hi Taylor, are you going to donny in May?

[@tmac77]

Hi Liz! I am indeed!

[@yds250]

So what we are going to see of the season is you get to your hotel then leave your hotel . thanks DORNA.

[@tmac77]

I’ll try my best to make it a little more interesting than that!

[@johnmcafee5869]

Taylor, show the people at Dorna the disaster Amazon has made of MotoGP Unlimited. The dubbing is unwatchable. They could learn a lot from your channel. Hopefully the original European version will be made available with subtitles. In the meantime back to your content. When things get more desperate I'll check in to see what Lee has been up to too. Keep up the great work.

[@tmac77]

😂😂 thanks John. Nice that you support the needy by watching Lee

[@raydean9330]

Typical Dorna attitude problem Enjoy your travels & be safe

[@tmac77]

Thanks Ray!

[@almacleod4017]

As ever thanks for the insights 👍

[@tmac77]

No problem Al!

[@pointblankracer6274]

Great Vlog.

[@tmac77]

Thanks!

[@yatool0073]

Like your work mate 👌

[@tmac77]

Thank you!

[@alrightdave6135]

Keep up the good work.

[@tmac77]

Thanks Michael!

[@allanhughes7859]

Simple answer to this problem/challenge get a very very very small camera !! Clip it to your neck scarf and job done !! No need to thank me its all part of the service !!

[@tmac77]

😂 great idea Allan

[@jimamizzi1]

Hi Taylor, what team are you involved in

[@tmac77]

I’m working with VisionTrack Racing Team in Moto3!

[@jimamizzi1]

What’s your position there, hi to your dad

[@davidhunt4307]

Typical dorna tight greedy buggers ur not filming in the paddock it’s not as if ur going to film the race or other bikes to be honest I’m happy to see the whole process behind the actual race I watch that on BT keep up the good work and praying the team is successful it’s a amazing effort from M Lav would be amazing if you could get more backing and have a moto 2 team as well so English boys can work up to the top with solid support coz we need it we definitely have the talent to do it 👏👏👏

[@tmac77]

Thanks David! I’m so hopeful for the teams future!

[@davidhunt4307]

@@tmac77 just heard about wee McPhee getting injured and out for Indo GP absolutely gutted for him last thing he needed this season was a injury early season hope he sorted for Argentina 🤞yeah I am it’s a real shame companies or rich folk won’t support young riders from uk look at Spain n Italy full support there is enough people with plenty of cash to do better look at M-Lav and what he has achieved in a short time I hope it can happen some time soon and have a pathway to GP I’d love to see the young riders progress this season they look really good just having the knowledge ur not getting sacked after 1 season of learning must help tons 👍look at Rory skinner he would of been in moto 2 by now if he had the chance he had so much skill n was winning and got let down and left behind coz no funding or teams hopefully someone will give him a chance in future he so talented and young

[@patchthesinclair5896]

Dorna doesn't yet realize that what you do is actually very good for them. Of course they don't want you doing a "pirate commentary" but they must realise that your vlogs breathe life and intimacy into their products that their hold upon the reins of mainline TV can never hope to emulate. Your curtailed vlogs mean more to me than watching the race!

[@tmac77]

Thanks so much!

[@patchthesinclair5896]

@@tmac77 I would like to see Dorna give you official recognition! You are an unofficial ambassador for their brand! To close doors in your face is to cut of their own noses. Dorna is a savvy enough business, they will see in due course! They just mustn't think you have to pay them for anything! Perhaps they need to be paying you. I will follow your channel regardless of what they let you do!

[@LS-uv9gg]

I guarantee you though, if you hadn't gone through the hell of all that stressful paperwork, that guy at the passport desk would have needed to know who your great great great grandmother was, and all her details lol. Murphy's Law would have been in full effect hee hee.

[@tmac77]

Haha very true!

[@984francis]

Goodman Taylor.

[@tmac77]

Thank you!

[@sc2320]

nice Taylor lad 💯💪

[@tmac77]

Thanks Steve!

[@basilwatson1]

and considering a paw paw , a goat and engine oil all tested positive for the rona ... Stressful would be an understatement ... Been through that going to NZ ,,, was told spit test ok ..arrived ,, nope pcrt only ..mickey mouse would have been proud !

[@tmac77]

It’s all fun and games isn’t it😅

[@auomauom]

Taylor are you coming to the States? COTA?

[@tmac77]

I am yes! 😁

[@ianyams]

Thanks Mac.

[@tmac77]

No problem Ian!

[@dylanhedges5634]

Thanks!

[@tmac77]

No problem Dylan!

[@tonyaustin1895]

How was your mental health with this new job .compared to racing?

[@tmac77]

I’m loving it so far Tony!

[@kgsxr7s085]

Was really hoping for the behind the scenes stuff in the gp paddock but rules is rules so the rich stay rich.. anyway still will support you love the content but what a bummer

[@tmac77]

I promise to still make the videos as exciting as I can!

[@jonb3311]

How can you promote your team if you can't video your own bikes in the pits? It's time Dorna forgot all the crap they picked up from Bernie Ecclestone.

[@tmac77]

😅

[@cirian75]

And yet the KZbinrs who don't work for an actual race team but are there at the invitation of DORNA are allowed to post vids and pictures from within the paddock, double standards.

[@tmac77]

🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@erwinhudoyono3699]

👍🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩

[@tmac77]

☺️

[@pmay222]

stick to bsb its more exciting and interesting .. .. .

[@tmac77]

All bike racing is exciting!

[@f1lmm]

I wish you loads of luck for the future, and watched your young lads smash it, but the future is screwed if you succumb to this covid buklshit I’m afraid

[@tmac77]

Thanks so much Joseph!

[@f1lmm]

Your welcome Taylor 👌🙏👍🏼

[@derf9465]

The arabs are a pain in the bottom. Been In and out of Qatar a lot.

[@tmac77]

It’s a nice place to visit though!

[@julianpotentate5942]

[@tmac77]

☺️

[@gweflj]

Don’t forget, it’s all for your health... Nothing to do with restricting global travel.

[@tmac77]

😅😂