Ricky Don't Lose That Number

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Edited Date/Time 1/27/2012 9:39am
2: Ryan Villopoto

*3: Mike Brown

**5: Ryan Dungey (No. 1, Motocross 250 and Supercross Lites West)

*7: James Stewart (No. 1, Supercross)

*8: Grant Langston

*9: Ivan Tedesco

10: Thomas Hahn

*11: Travis Preston

12: Jake Weimer

*13: Heath Voss

*14: Kevin Windham

*15: Timmy Ferry

*16: John Dowd

17: Justin Barcia

*18: David Millsaps

19: Tommy Searle

20: Broc Tickle

21: Blake Wharton

*22: Chad Reed (No. 1, Motocross 450)

23: Justin Brayton

*24: Brett Metcalfe

*25: Nathan Ramsey

*26: Michael Byrne

*27: Nicholas Wey

28: Tyla Rattray

*29: Andrew Short

30: Cody Cooper

31: Matthew Lemoine

32: Kyle Cunningham

**33: Josh Grant

34: James Albertson

35: Matthew Goerke

36: Darryn Durham

37: Tyler Bowers

38: Trey Canard

39: Ricky Dietrich

40: Jake Moss

41: Kyle Regal

42: Ben Evans

43: Steven Clarke

44: PJ Larsen

45: Austin Stroupe

46: Ryan Sipes

47: Matt Boni

48: Max Anstie

49: William Hahn

50: Alex Martin

51: Paul Carpenter

52: Antonio Balbi

53: Jeff Alessi

54: Jason Lawrence

55: Kyle Chisholm

56: Ben Coisy

57: Jarred Browne

58: Weston Peick

59: Daniel Reardon

*60: Broc Hepler

61: Vince Freise

62: Jason Thomas

63: Sean Borkenhagen

64: Taylor Futrell

65: Troy Adams

66: Blake Baggett

67: Chris Blose

68: Robert Kiniry

69: Adam Chatfield

70: Robby Marshall

71: Kyle Summers

72: Christian Craig

73: Ben Lamay

74: Tucker Hibbert

*75: Josh Hill

76: Martin Davalos

77: Charles J Summey

78: Gavin Gracyk

79: Justin Sipes

80: Billy Laninovich

81: Cole Siebler

82: Jesse Casillas

83: Steve Boniface

84: Michael Hall

85: Scott Champion

86: Bobby Bonds

87: Les Smith

88: Ricky Renner

89: Jacob Marsack

90: Willy Browning

91: Jase Lewis

92: Michael Willard

93: Justin McDonald

94: Ryan Morais

95: Lucas Crespi

96: Josh Hansen

97: Robert Fitch

98: Roberto Castro

99: Topher Ingalls

**377: Christophe Pourcel (No. 1, Supercross Lites East)

*800: Mike Alessi


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National numbers in the disciplines of Supercross and Motocross are assigned by the following process:
No. 1: The current series champion must run the No. 1 plate in that series.
Nos. 2-9: A champion from the previous competition year may choose a permanent single-digit number if available, with the exception of No. 4. The AMA has reserved No. 4 for exclusive use by Ricky Carmichael through 2011.
Nos. 10-999: Riders who finish in the top 10 in combined championship points in Supercross, Motocross 250 and Motocross 450 competition in the previous competition year have the option to choose a career national two-digit number, if available. These riders, by their option, may instead select a three-digit national number.
Riders who finish outside the top 10 but in the top 100 in combined championship points in Supercross, Motocross 250 and Motocross 450 competition in the previous year will be assigned consecutive two-digit numbers from the available supply until that supply is exhausted.
A comparison of riders' best moto finishes breaks a tie, unless one of those riders competed in only one discipline. In the case of a tie between a rider who rode one discipline (e.g., Supercross) and a rider who rode both disciplines, the tie is broken in favor of the rider who rode both series.
A rider who fails to earn at least one championship point during the season preceding the current season will lose his or her career number and be issued a new number based on current points. Special consideration is given to a rider if an injury impeded participation the previous year.
Note: Lower three-digit competition numbers (e.g., 100-125) are traditionally held for past or current champions from non-U.S. series who participate in a Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, or a Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross event.
AMA National Motocross/Supercross Competition Numbers
* Career numbers
** New career numbers for 2010
*2: Ryan Villopoto
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englishman 11/6/2009 9:24am
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See our Tommy's #19.

Rup I know you remember Paul Hardcastle !
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Rupert X 11/6/2009 9:29am
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englishman wrote:
See our Tommy's #19.

Rup I know you remember Paul Hardcastle !


Nossir - refresh my blurry memory, please.

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SMITH201 11/6/2009 9:29am
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So Jeff Alessi is lettin #801 go? and I though Stroupe was set on keeping #981?
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SMITH201 wrote:
So Jeff Alessi is lettin #801 go? and I though Stroupe was set on keeping #981?
they make this too damn confusing
(Edit* sorry didnt mean to quote you)
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GuyB 11/6/2009 9:39am
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I like it! Actually, it'll take a little while just to figure out everyone again, but I do like seeing guys running the number that they earned.
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Wandell 11/6/2009 10:08am
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I'm just hoping RC can keep no. 4 on his truck next year. RacerX is reporting that he is switching teams for 2010.
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roost251 11/6/2009 10:12am
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call me old fashioned but I liked the old # system better
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GuyB wrote:
I like it! Actually, it'll take a little while just to figure out everyone again, but I do like seeing guys running the number that they...
I like it! Actually, it'll take a little while just to figure out everyone again, but I do like seeing guys running the number that they earned.
me too.. I am young, but I think this brings it back to the older days when riders sported the number they earned... In DB's office there are a couple amazing pictures of him, and in each one he has a different number (33, 6, 1, etc..)

Is it January yet? Silly
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Trip 11/6/2009 11:11am
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AMA going backwards?? I thought the whole point of a career number was to market a rider and not have to change everything every year?? So much for making it easier on the casual fan...
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GuyB 11/6/2009 11:14am
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Are you a casual fan? Wink

Just think how many more programs they'll sell this year... Wink
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muGz.147 11/6/2009 11:17am
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RC's #4 should be retired...just my opinion...Smile
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to me, this way sucks. guys like Brown, Langston, and many others have top ten or twenty national numbers and don't even really race anymore. I know Grant is coming back, but he should have a zip code number again until he earns another double or single digit, same as everyone else. it's supposed to help with marketing and the casual fan, I know, but how is it helping the casual fans or marketing gurus, when you have eight to ten numbers that won't even be in use?! I mean, if they're gonna do this, just give Huffman his 10 back, Ryno his 5, Ward his 3, etc., etc. and as far as RC goes, I love the guy, and he was the greatest of all time, for sure, but why should we retire the number 4? there are many ex-legends of the sport whose numbers weren't retired, and I think it's cool when a hungry young rider aspires to wear the number of their former heroes. let the guys wear the number they earned.
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Trip 11/6/2009 11:36am
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GuyB wrote:
Are you a casual fan? Wink

Just think how many more programs they'll sell this year... Wink
I'm not a casual fan, but do have friends who are. That's the problem, the AMA thinks everyone is a die hard fan.

I am a casual fan of NASCAR and know from watching a few races a year what numbers the drivers are. Yeah, a couple of guys will change teams or cars each year, but it's not most of the field.

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c'mon guys! those of you that think people can't figure out who's who if there are number changes every year are really starting to scare me. I mean, I know there are a lot of dumb, lazy people out there, but if you can't or don't want to try and learn the new numbers, let those of us who can have something. part of coming into the new season, at least for me, is learning the new numbers! and as far as catering to the casual fan goes, they probably won't know who anyone is no matter what their numbers are.
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J-Law #54

New number, new outlook on life.

Take this advice: Come on kid, rep Jersey the way you know you can, and be over that rockstar shit. Get yourself one cool girlfriend to keep you from whilin out! Win some fuckin championships.
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I reckon I'll be pulling for Jesse Casillas82...
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Trip 11/6/2009 11:46am
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they probably won't know who anyone is no matter what their numbers are.

You work for the AMA or MX Sports huh??? I also say that I had a hell of time remembering 123 changed to a 20 something number. I always like Bret, but him changing his number, I always had a hard time putting the new number with him.. Maybe to many concussions on my part.

I always liked the San Diego quaterback Dan Fouts, he was number 14. When I was young and saw the number 14 I always thought of the Chargers and Fouts. There will now be no history to a number... Whatever though, I'm only going to one sx this year and if they bounce the Glen Helen National, I won't be going to any outdoors...
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Camp332 wrote:
J-Law #54 New number, new outlook on life. Take this advice: Come on kid, rep Jersey the way you know you can, and be over that...
J-Law #54

New number, new outlook on life.

Take this advice: Come on kid, rep Jersey the way you know you can, and be over that rockstar shit. Get yourself one cool girlfriend to keep you from whilin out! Win some fuckin championships.
Camp, ya beat me too it! I was thinking the same thing, new number new start. I was curious the other day when his Free J-Law T's came out, and none had his Number on em.

J-Law 54,
Jersey needs an Outdoor title!!
OH, and on the girl friend suggestion, I partially agree with Camp, I would say at least have one for Mx and one for Sx if you don't want to totally settle down. haha
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DanDunes818 11/6/2009 12:20pm
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#4 should be retired. The greatest of all time should be honored and what better way to honor him. Just my opinion.
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Camp332 11/6/2009 12:22pm
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Devil1nNj wrote:
Camp, ya beat me too it! I was thinking the same thing, new number new start. I was curious the other day when his Free J-Law...
Camp, ya beat me too it! I was thinking the same thing, new number new start. I was curious the other day when his Free J-Law T's came out, and none had his Number on em.

J-Law 54,
Jersey needs an Outdoor title!!
OH, and on the girl friend suggestion, I partially agree with Camp, I would say at least have one for Mx and one for Sx if you don't want to totally settle down. haha
Word!
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Devil1nNj 11/6/2009 12:29pm
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Trip wrote:
they probably won't know who anyone is no matter what their numbers are. You work for the AMA or MX Sports huh??? I also say that...
they probably won't know who anyone is no matter what their numbers are.

You work for the AMA or MX Sports huh??? I also say that I had a hell of time remembering 123 changed to a 20 something number. I always like Bret, but him changing his number, I always had a hard time putting the new number with him.. Maybe to many concussions on my part.

I always liked the San Diego quaterback Dan Fouts, he was number 14. When I was young and saw the number 14 I always thought of the Chargers and Fouts. There will now be no history to a number... Whatever though, I'm only going to one sx this year and if they bounce the Glen Helen National, I won't be going to any outdoors...
On this issue, I'm on the fence. I love the run what you earned method. I also agree with you that it is a bit of a pain that, almost everyone changes their number every year. aother difference with the NBA&NFL is that in most other sports the jersey's have the players names on the back, easily readable.

There's certainly pro's and con's to both.
I can't decide which one I like better.
I would def like to always know who's who from year to year. On the other hand, I would hate to see one of my favorite riders have the option to change up to a lower number and not be able to.

I haven't read the rules for how numbers are assigned yet, but, I do think that riders who race both indoors and out, should have more clout when it comes to number choice, and be able to take another riders number if he is champ in one discipline, and finishes behind a rider in the other discipline by 2 places. (Or something to that effect) TongueTongueWoohoo
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DownSouth 11/6/2009 12:44pm
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Camp332 wrote:
J-Law #54 New number, new outlook on life. Take this advice: Come on kid, rep Jersey the way you know you can, and be over that...
J-Law #54

New number, new outlook on life.

Take this advice: Come on kid, rep Jersey the way you know you can, and be over that rockstar shit. Get yourself one cool girlfriend to keep you from whilin out! Win some fuckin championships.
Devil1nNj wrote:
Camp, ya beat me too it! I was thinking the same thing, new number new start. I was curious the other day when his Free J-Law...
Camp, ya beat me too it! I was thinking the same thing, new number new start. I was curious the other day when his Free J-Law T's came out, and none had his Number on em.

J-Law 54,
Jersey needs an Outdoor title!!
OH, and on the girl friend suggestion, I partially agree with Camp, I would say at least have one for Mx and one for Sx if you don't want to totally settle down. haha
Lawrence will not run #54. This list comes out every year with Lawrence having a two-digit # and every year he shows up with #338 at A1. Same deal with Jeff Alessi.
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mmcmx 11/6/2009 1:33pm
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They should have retired #10 first of all, and just when I was thinking at least it's RD, someone that kind of deserves the honor, they change it again?

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