Much of this was covered earlier regarding Cycling as an Australian Sport.
viewtopic.php?f=12&t=21458On the Media.
I feel it can be mis-information, or aiding and abetting poor perception of the public,
of a drug riddled sport (Cycling).
(Parents be Aware!)
Truth is, that if reality was portrayed in the media, footy codes and many other sports,
would have a higher "drug riddled" profile. IMHO.
It seems when it come to Track, Media (these days) give little or No coverage,
and that can be well exemplified by SBS Cycling coverage of Track Events.
Since the UCI got involved in regulating that Velodromes to be of a minimum "Standard Size" 250m,
I feel this is detrimental, and much of the Spectacle of Track Competition is lost, on larger venues.
FME, as in Europe, on Small Velodromes (160-200m), a closer social atmosphere,
with seating innner track, gives a better Entertainment experience.
So, as mentioned in the "post link"- until, a good promoter gets involved, and all the media
come on side. And with a deconstructable Velodrome, that can be setup, innercity venues (stadiums)
and the right promotion, and the gathering of Australia's/and Overseas Track Talents.
I feel unless something like this comes to pass, the Halcyon Days of the Track, will not return.
Just a few thoughts, Déjà vu, as this has been discussed (for many, many years) before.

Lone Rider- I rode on the long, dark road... before I danced under the lights.