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I really believe that Motocross and Supercross needs to undergo some serious changes. The sport has grown considerably in the last decade. I think looking to how Nascar does things can really improve the sport.
That being said. What do you guys think about riders being able to drop there worst finish of the season?
With so many things that can go wrong from a first turn pileup, mechanical failure, limited injury, flu, other sickness, etc. Having one bad finish can really be detrimental to a riders championships hope.
I don't know why it would really hurt. Everybody benefits from it. I think it's something that should seriously be considered.
That being said. What do you guys think about riders being able to drop there worst finish of the season?
With so many things that can go wrong from a first turn pileup, mechanical failure, limited injury, flu, other sickness, etc. Having one bad finish can really be detrimental to a riders championships hope.
I don't know why it would really hurt. Everybody benefits from it. I think it's something that should seriously be considered.
I wonder what some of the old school pros, or even current guys like Barcia, who've ridden through injuries to take titles would think about the idea?
My guess is that they'd also suggest that today's riders be given milk and cookies after races, and be told they did good, even if they had a bad day to keep their self-esteem high.
All the teams and riders play by the same rules. Have the same risk, etc. I think it should be left alone.
Oh and should we give them all trophies too? (sorry couldnt resist, just poking fun)
I personally like it the way it is. RC didnt have any trouble winning races or championships. You make your own luck. I.e. dont want to get in a first turn pile up? Get a good start. Dont want to run out of gas? Make sure you fill the bike up before the moto..oh wait
They still cant tell me they filled that thing up and expect me to believe it "evaporated". And while we are on that, yes Im a Dungey fan and no that is not a valid excuse if he loses the title by less than 25 points. Someone screwed up, sad that Ryan had to take the fall, but someone screwed up, it happens. Its in the past, move on. After that moto there were still 20 more to go.
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Idk the answer to those...the only other rider I heard of that ran out of gas Metcalfe on the way to the truck. So if it was just Team Suzuki then maybe it was the latter of the two I just posted. Who knows it could be something completley different, I honestly dont know.
But I cant see how they would run out of gas if they had topped off though. What size are their tanks??
i'd respond to the OP, but i'd just be repeating whatever oldfart has already said.
That's my 2 cents......
A championship is a championship contested over every single round, minimising those bad days and results as an indiviudal and as a team all counts to winning the championship, dropping rounds should never be an option.
Guyb got all worked up. ha. and they should give milk and cookies after each race. That would be very nice. Milk is good.
P.S. I really think a rolling start should be considered also. Shit, shouldn't of said that.
Pit Row
GuyB your point about riders riding through injuries might build a case that could possibly support this concept. Reason I say this is as much as i love this sport and eat, sleep, breathe it I also recognize their is more to life than racing MX or winning championships.
Are our MX warriors riding through injuries now that they'll be paying for in spades when they get older?
This dropping worst finishes needs serious debate before consideration is giving to implementing it but I think Thor's idea of paying points all the way to 40th is a great idea to the point (no pun intended) of being a no brainer. Someone tell me what would be the downside please.
Think of the caliber of racing that could take place with that change. There's always one coast each year that is a snoozer due to one or two riders winning each week and destroying the rest of the field. So instead of having the Barcia/Wilson battle and the Hansen/Tickle battle you could possibly have a 4-5 way battle each weekend. It would be an East/west shootout each weekend
Besides that, I don't see anything that should be changed
You guys just don't like change.
...into something smaller
It is Vital approved. lol
i'm talking about the talent in your avatar picture. something smaller as in a piece of dental floss
(but i get to watch)
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