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Davalos has taken himself out of more races while leading, than anyone I can remember.
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A solid guy that's going to run 5-10 consistently, with little TV time and limited exposure. Or...A guy that's capable of winning and being on the podium IF he puts it together?
Think of how much TV time he gets during the race and on the podium. Now try to name a 5-10 guy that gets the same amount of exposure.
Core fans measure success by results - sponsors measure success by advertising exposure and brand recognition.
This year he's been sick, for real, and the Team he currently rides for sees PLENTY of Speed and Opportunity with Martin going in to 2016.
Another thing, the Team truly "likes" him and wants to see him have an opportunity to "get back out there".
Loyalty is kinda a "Good Thing".
Isn't it?
I gotta agree that it's the flashes of brilliance that keep him on teams, but at what point do people start saying "This guy has ridden every good bike in the pits and still can't run up front consistently, time for someone new"?
I for one would rather see someone like Darian Sanayei on his bike, give him a shot to show some "brilliance" because you know what your going to get with Davalos, some brilliance and a lot of let down....
I agree Davalos is like Rattray, what you see is what you get.
He also just returned to racing from injury, give him a fucking break, he's fast as shit and can in indoors.
The guy who inherited the points lead when the guy in first dislocated his shoulder out of nowhere.
The guy turned pro in 2006. Ryan Villopoto turned pro the same year and Martin hasn't even made it to the 450 class yet.
Seriously, who is another example of someone who has had great rides for almost 10 years and such lackluster results. It's just kinda shocking that he's able to keep at it, I don't really dislike the guy (he actually seems like a nice guy) it just seems like he has the golden ticket for some reason.
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Would rather piss away money on him getting a win here and there than some dude in 5th with no shot of winning.
2 wins
There is some serious money being pissed away if they are looking for wins...
Truer words have never been spoken !!
He has the speed but a lot of bad luck like most racers have at times.
AC is very young but he's been having alot of bad luck. Maybe we'll give him another 2-3 years and if no results then give the ride to someone else..NOT!!!
Give Martin a break and be glad he can keep racing. Good for all.
Haters gonna hate.
No worries.
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