MX-727 said:IOther than a sense of history, which the FIM hasn't respected (see above), why should we even care anymore?
bclapham said:anyway, back to RC- dont forget the last few times he raced SX Reed beat him on numerous occasions- he has since missed a SX season which Reed won and now, Reed is right behind him outdoors also- showing a wheel.QUOTE]
The last race in moto 1 RC had a 14 second lead over Reed.
In moto 2 RC had over 17 second lead over Reed.
I wouldn't call that "right" behind him...That's a pretty huge gap in professional racing.
dirt bike dave said:FWIW, this year's event is the return of the 'traditional' format; 3 classes, 2 motos per rider, 2 classes on the track at the same time.
IMO, testing your skills against the world's best, while representing your country, should provide plenty of incentive for the racers.
dirt bike dave said:it would be great if Honda and Suzuki could work something out - either let RC start testing his Suzi early, or let him ride a Honda for this event.
before everyone starts with the RC bashing, dont forget he was the only one that gave your team any credability last year.
nephron said:As opposed to the ZERO credibility given the British riders. All of 'em.
Funny I don't hear you rompin' it up about your fellow countrymen racers,
1. Ricky Carmichael...USA
2. Stefan Everts...BEL
3. Joel Smets...BEL
4. Gordon Crockard...IRL
5. Josh Coppins...NZL
6. Jussi Vehvilainen...FIN
7. Paul Cooper...GBR
8. Akira Narita...JPN
9. Tim Ferry...USA
10. Antti Pyrhonen..FIN
32. Ryan Hughes... USA
nephron said:yet it's perfectly normal and common to make fun of the midwest, while never having had been there.
marcusgunby said:and plod around real slow together on any track :aj: