Could Mike Alessi race that 2 stroke at US nationals?

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neysbo 5/8/2015 5:45am
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I would think he could as long as it is a RM250, 450 class only.
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If they were on a shoe string budget, I could see that being a last ditch effort, but we've heard many racers, owners and former racers mention that the 2 stroke is less efficient than a 4 stroke at the level these guys ride at.
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The following equipment list shows all motorcycles which are approved for Motocross / Supercross. This list is provisional and
additional manufacturers will be added as they are approved.

Honda 2011-2015 CRF250R 2011-2015 CRF450R
Husqvarna 2015 FC250 2015 TC250
2015 FC450
Kawasaki 2011-2015 KX 250F 2011-2015 KX 450F
KTM 2014-2015 125 SX 2013-2015 SX 250
KTM 2011-2015 250 SX-F
KTM 2015 250SX-F FE 2011-2015 450 SX-F
KTM 2011-2015 350 SX-F
KTM 2012-2015 450 SX-F FE
Suzuki 2011-2015 RMZ 250* 2011-2015 RMZ 450
Yamaha 2010 YZ 125 2010 YZ 250
Yamaha 2011-2015 YZ 250F* 2011-2015 YZ 450F
*Also eligible for the 450SX class
All 450’s eligible for SX/MX are also legal for AMA Pro Flat Track

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MXfan214 5/8/2015 6:04am
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And what about Yamaha's new 2 strokes? Why exactly 2010?
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gt80rider 5/8/2015 6:05am
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It would be a great way to gain new fans, but a 450 would be better for results.
wired4speed 5/8/2015 6:13am
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Smart Top.....Mike Alessi is an advertisement goldmine already. He doesn't need a two stoke just a little factory support. Unfortunately, those connections are disconnected.
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just James 5/8/2015 6:33am
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Have to keep the illusion going, that you need the latest and greatest to be competitive.
Would be kind of funny to run a bike which is on the list, but make it look like a 15 year old model. I guess that would be kind of like jabbing your thumb in the eye of the manufacturers. Smile
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TX24 5/8/2015 6:43am
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Somehow I think even the AMA can figure out Vin #s.
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racerx221 5/8/2015 6:59am
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TX24 wrote:
Somehow I think even the AMA can figure out Vin #s.
its an mcr bike so I imagine there are no vin numbers lol
Lawrence929 5/8/2015 7:13am
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TX24 wrote:
Somehow I think even the AMA can figure out Vin #s.
racerx221 wrote:
its an mcr bike so I imagine there are no vin numbers lol
but but but I don't see the MCR450 on the homo list! Cheerful
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Starcrossed 5/8/2015 7:38am
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just James wrote:
I mean in the 450 class. Or, would the homo rule prevent it? No, I don't think that he could win on it. But, if he...
I mean in the 450 class.
Or, would the homo rule prevent it?
No, I don't think that he could win on it. But, if he wants to draw attention to his team and sponsors, I don't see a better way.
I also don't think that he would get smoked by everyone, and ride around in last place.
I personally think that it would be really cool to see how one of the really fast dudes would do on one. I don't think anyone has given it an honest try for many years.
Robbie Marshall rode a KTM 2t for Two Stroke Motocross at a few of the nationals in 2013. That's the last time anybody competed on a two stroke that I'm aware of. I think he may have even finished inside the top twenty at Unadilla.
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racerx221 5/8/2015 7:44am
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Starcrossed wrote:
Robbie Marshall rode a KTM 2t for Two Stroke Motocross at a few of the nationals in 2013. That's the last time anybody competed on a...
Robbie Marshall rode a KTM 2t for Two Stroke Motocross at a few of the nationals in 2013. That's the last time anybody competed on a two stroke that I'm aware of. I think he may have even finished inside the top twenty at Unadilla.
close Nathan laporte qualified for the Utah national that same year on the tsm ktm. all other info is accurate.
Wasatch Rider 5/8/2015 8:20am
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just James wrote:
I mean in the 450 class. Or, would the homo rule prevent it? No, I don't think that he could win on it. But, if he...
I mean in the 450 class.
Or, would the homo rule prevent it?
No, I don't think that he could win on it. But, if he wants to draw attention to his team and sponsors, I don't see a better way.
I also don't think that he would get smoked by everyone, and ride around in last place.
I personally think that it would be really cool to see how one of the really fast dudes would do on one. I don't think anyone has given it an honest try for many years.
All I know is IT9 couldnt beat RC on his practice bike Suzuki 2 stroke with a full factory Honda 4 stroke a few years back on the practice track.

I also know James Stewart gave RCs 4 stroke fits with his Kawi 2 stroke, and never did much better against RC with a 4 stroke.........and James was at a huge disadvantage with RC on a big 4 stroke.

Too bad James cant race for no points on a 2 stroke, because I'd pay 4 times to watch him on a full factory 2 stroke again.
I dont give a shit what place he got. That show would be worth it.

Lawrence929 5/8/2015 8:25am
5/8/2015 8:25am
just James wrote:
I mean in the 450 class. Or, would the homo rule prevent it? No, I don't think that he could win on it. But, if he...
I mean in the 450 class.
Or, would the homo rule prevent it?
No, I don't think that he could win on it. But, if he wants to draw attention to his team and sponsors, I don't see a better way.
I also don't think that he would get smoked by everyone, and ride around in last place.
I personally think that it would be really cool to see how one of the really fast dudes would do on one. I don't think anyone has given it an honest try for many years.
Wasatch Rider wrote:
All I know is IT9 couldnt beat RC on his practice bike Suzuki 2 stroke with a full factory Honda 4 stroke a few years back...
All I know is IT9 couldnt beat RC on his practice bike Suzuki 2 stroke with a full factory Honda 4 stroke a few years back on the practice track.

I also know James Stewart gave RCs 4 stroke fits with his Kawi 2 stroke, and never did much better against RC with a 4 stroke.........and James was at a huge disadvantage with RC on a big 4 stroke.

Too bad James cant race for no points on a 2 stroke, because I'd pay 4 times to watch him on a full factory 2 stroke again.
I dont give a shit what place he got. That show would be worth it.

Sometimes you are just right on.

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