2014 MXdN Behind The Scenes Saturday Part 1 final

The Rock
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Edited Date/Time 10/6/2014 8:44am
Gorgeous day here after overnight rains have left the track perfect. Just finished watching the first free practice and the track will be brutal by the end of the day. Track surface reminds of Valkenswaard at first glance but the sand surface is harder. For SoCal racers the surface reminds me of the old Sunrise 395 track up in Adelanto while the layout is blessed with more elevation changes.

Stay tuned for BTS shots as the day progresses. BTW the Latvian people are very friendly and prices are the lowest I have experienced in Europe but I have not visited Praque or Budapest which are both known for inexpensive food and lodging.
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The Rock
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9/27/2014 4:30am Edited Date/Time 10/6/2014 7:41am


Man that must be tough to fire up on the airplane.





Media Center is buzzing. Nice running into people like David Bulmer who I have not seen in one year. It was a pleasure opening up our home for two nights and showing him the South Bay. People who experience Hermosa Beach understand why I lived there for 17 years.




The Rock
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9/27/2014 4:36am


I believe this is diferent than the US model but I know for a fact the OEMs sell one type of unit internationally and a different one for US market due to the US MX models having to comply with the static 94db test while outside the US it is 2 M Max. It is past time everyone gets on the same page but it is a long story why they are not. The differences just are not mufflers but subtle changes to the airbox (resulting in another part number) which I only this past week became aware of.





Not sure if this is sold in the US but I like it regardless.

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9/27/2014 4:43am


To the victors go the premier washing stall.








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9/27/2014 9:07am
MR - "Lucky!" I'm so jealous that you are there at the MXdN.

Keep us updated on your good times my friend. Cool

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9/27/2014 9:42am
Have a great time Michael! Thanks for the pics.
9/27/2014 9:50am


This "japan" (Nissan) van is in reality a french one (Renault)...

Nice, isn't it ?

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9/27/2014 9:57am
Good read Rock. Thanks
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9/27/2014 9:57am
Man, the fans bring a lot of flair to the races over der der.

|Go Canada....and Team USA 2. Thanks for the pics, keep 'em coming. I love
Rupert style pics more than race pics.
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I greatly appreciate your positive feedback. Look forward to sharing more with you guys tomorrow.

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Blue dude on right: Hey that old guy IS following us!

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