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JS7 Out For Indy
CHINO, CA (August 14, 2014) – Please see the following statement from Yoshimura Suzuki Factory Racing’s James Stewart . . .
“Hey guys. It’s been a while since I’ve had a chance to talk to you all so I wanted to get you up to speed on what’s been going on. This year has been incredibly up and down with the highest of highs and lowest of lows for the team and me. I finally felt things were going our way after decent results in Colorado and then the sweep at High Point. After that it’s been one frustration followed by another – tough luck in Tennessee and it just seemed to get worse every weekend, from Redbud to Budds to finally Millville where I wasn’t even able to start the second moto and had to pull out.
“It took a few weeks after Millville to recover and get back up to speed but finally I feel like I can be out in front again. I feel great on my RM-Z and want to race. Unfortunately the whole situation with my medical condition and the process has far exceeded how long we thought it would take.
“As of today, I’m still not in the position to be able to race. It’s frustrating to me cause that’s all I’ve ever wanted to do. The situation is so complicated and like I said, it’s taking a lot longer to get through the process than I ever expected. I feel like I’ve let a lot of people down – my fans, my family, my team, my sponsors – they are all so important to me cause they’re my life. And racing is my life.
“I’m hoping I can at least get out there and catch the last round in Utah. I’m bummed to miss Indiana with the new track and all. It’s no fun watching these things from home when I know I should be on the bike and out there with my team and fans. I’m hoping for the best.”
Yoshimura Suzuki Factory Racing’s next race will be round 12 of the 2014 AMA Pro Motocross Championships on Saturday, August 23th, at the Utah National in Tooele, UT.
Guess you can read that however you like, but to me it sounds like he's talking about the alleged medical condition that led to the failed amphetamine test, and the 'process' is the appeal, B sample test, suspension etc. He wants to ride, but as it suggested in one of the many JS posts, maybe someone high up at Suzuki wants the entire drug thing over with before he rides again?
Glad he's talking again, but a bit less ambiguity and a few facts wouldn't go a miss.
The Shop
I'm actually starting to feel bad for the guy. At some level all of us nut-cases are just kids that love to ride our dirt bikes.
Maybe the statement is just a better way of saying that.
If it is the case, I really hope he is not suspended for 2 years or something like that. What a way to end a great career. Then again, look at other sports, happens all the time.
http://www.fim-live.com/en/media/press-release/
I thought they'd have come out with something by now. The original PR was June 20th, which was 8 weeks ago.
'Mr Stewart has the right to request and attend the analysis of his B sample',
Would that really take 8 weeks? What the hell is going on? I wish the FIM or WADA would clarify, even if JS and Yoshimura refuse to.
"Do not use a cannon to kill a mosquito.".....yes they do say that haha
-- Confucius
This explains exactly what I mean, not sure wrote this but im pretty confident it was not James. Malcolm was EASILY able to tell us about the dehydration issue (I forget the name of it)
He could have said ' I'm not fit to ride due to health issues which have nothing to do with my failed drug test'. Or maybe 'I still can't ride due to legal issues surrounding my failed drug test'. Both of which would have been more useful than yesterday's statement, which told us NOTHING.
I'm sure he feels bad if he's being advised to say nothing at the moment, and putting that statement out maybe shows he's not forgotten his fans. I get that, but you need to say something honest about the situation surely. Otherwise its no better than saying nothing at all
I don’t understand why he didn’t inform WADA of the meds he was taking in the first place?
It’s confusing but hopefully it’s all worked out before A1.
Pit Row
Fixed that for him. I like Stewart but I still say those years off the bike have had long term effects on his career in the long run. Hope all the best for him and his health and to get this shit sorted out and come back strong next year because he doesn't have many if any years left especially if these bans go through..
We will not see him again this year and probably not next year.
The suspension is not a slap on the wrist, its the real deal. He tried to come out and race but it messed with his head and he is correct in sitting things out until he finds out what the final ruling is. I am sorry to say I think he is done racing and he will retire.
Maybe he races Utah as a farewell race. Really does suck losing him this way.
Help me out with these as you call them. "part-time" racers. Reed took off around 3 season. Villopoto by way of injury or choice has taken off what? 4 seasons. Stewart, 3 seasons. Seems to be the norm.
Maybe not but looking at attendance of that race last year they need all the help they can get.
As much as I hate to see riders get shit on by the teams and forgotten so quickly I hate to see the same for the teams. James demands special treatment, all the money and everyone's full attention. And now they are all left standing around with their dicks in their hand. They should have a second rider that they are promoting the hell out of right now.
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