Right hand starts should be illegal

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Edited Date/Time 1/26/2016 11:56am
Last time they did a right hand start was Jacksonville a few years ago and it was a catastrophe.
RV didn't even make it to the main because of it.

A lot of risk being put onto the riders
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Gringoe 1/23/2016 8:10pm
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It's not just the right hander, it's the rythm
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These guys are professional dirt bike riders, they can handle it. This isn't NASCAR

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hartebreak 1/23/2016 8:19pm
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The rhythm section is bad, but not nearly as bad as the first whoop section. It's claimed about 20 people tonight so far.
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connordoll21 1/23/2016 8:19pm
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They shouldn't have a rhythm section like that. It's not the turn. Rider safety definitely isn't high with this line.
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colintrax 1/23/2016 8:19pm
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Shut up and go home. You're drunk.
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skid mark wrote:
These guys are professional dirt bike riders, they can handle it. This isn't NASCAR
Yep
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Charper732 1/23/2016 8:27pm
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colintrax wrote:
Shut up and go home. You're drunk.
Hahahaha. Not the first time I've been told that
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Crush 1/23/2016 8:39pm
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No they shouldn't.
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colintrax wrote:
Shut up and go home. You're drunk.
Charper732 wrote:
Hahahaha. Not the first time I've been told that
Lol, maybe that's a sign you should put the drink down and quit thinking of what needs to be illegal. Ima bet you've gotten through right hand first turns. I know I have.
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Maybe they should include them more often, and the field would gain some experience with them. Real problem is the immediate rhythm lane after the start.
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Charper732 wrote:
Last time they did a right hand start was Jacksonville a few years ago and it was a catastrophe. RV didn't even make it to the...
Last time they did a right hand start was Jacksonville a few years ago and it was a catastrophe.
RV didn't even make it to the main because of it.

A lot of risk being put onto the riders
RV's retired....no problem with right hand turns now.
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Not sure what is going on with the pussification threads and posts tonight. Rampant sandy panties all over the damn place.
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Giygas 1/23/2016 9:20pm
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Ted722 wrote:
RV's retired....no problem with right hand turns now.
lol
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skid mark wrote:
These guys are professional dirt bike riders, they can handle it. This isn't NASCAR
NASCAR drivings race road courses along with ovals. It is called adapting to the track they are presented. Maybe SX riders should practice turning to their right without eating shit

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Charper732 1/23/2016 9:34pm
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Adapting: fitting an old hot start lever/perch with a line to the rear brake. I call it the "MacGyver"

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Charper732 wrote:
Last time they did a right hand start was Jacksonville a few years ago and it was a catastrophe. RV didn't even make it to the...
Last time they did a right hand start was Jacksonville a few years ago and it was a catastrophe.
RV didn't even make it to the main because of it.

A lot of risk being put onto the riders
Flat track they all are.
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lostboy819 1/25/2016 11:24am
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If you really what right hand starts to be illegal here is a video to help you get started.
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I wasn't very happy with the right hand turn right into a rhythm section. It caused wrecks in nearly every race, which wasn't a surprise.
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just James 1/25/2016 12:19pm
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Seems to be a lot of confused flat track fans on here.
You jokers should get someone to help you rid your home of all sharp objects. Much safer that way.
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tmx860 1/25/2016 12:27pm
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There was a right handed start at San Diego last year
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holeshot100 1/25/2016 12:29pm
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Charper732 wrote:
Last time they did a right hand start was Jacksonville a few years ago and it was a catastrophe. RV didn't even make it to the...
Last time they did a right hand start was Jacksonville a few years ago and it was a catastrophe.
RV didn't even make it to the main because of it.

A lot of risk being put onto the riders
Maybe not illegal....just don't do them...if it goes into a "sweeper" rather than a sharp turn maybe, but there is usually not that type of room in a stadium. Makes no sense when you need to use a back break to pivot. The sport is dangerous enough on its own.
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Beast666 1/25/2016 12:31pm
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Charper732 wrote:
Last time they did a right hand start was Jacksonville a few years ago and it was a catastrophe. RV didn't even make it to the...
Last time they did a right hand start was Jacksonville a few years ago and it was a catastrophe.
RV didn't even make it to the main because of it.

A lot of risk being put onto the riders
Time for you to run off to Wal-Mart and pick up a new tube of Vagasil and a bottle of Midol.... Right hand turn at the start have been a fact of life in MX ans SX from day 1. If more riders would practice more dealing without being able to use a front or rear brake they can overcome some of the issues of going into a rhythm section right after a right hand turn. it looked like a lot of riders that got into trouble were the ones that could not hold there line into the corner.

I have raced a few times where i lost the front brake and still raced to the checker flag. 1 race was so muddy i lost both brakes from mud packing onto the rotors and still raced the the checker flag.
Reefer Sutherland 1/25/2016 12:39pm
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Beast666 wrote:
Time for you to run off to Wal-Mart and pick up a new tube of Vagasil and a bottle of Midol.... Right hand turn at the...
Time for you to run off to Wal-Mart and pick up a new tube of Vagasil and a bottle of Midol.... Right hand turn at the start have been a fact of life in MX ans SX from day 1. If more riders would practice more dealing without being able to use a front or rear brake they can overcome some of the issues of going into a rhythm section right after a right hand turn. it looked like a lot of riders that got into trouble were the ones that could not hold there line into the corner.

I have raced a few times where i lost the front brake and still raced to the checker flag. 1 race was so muddy i lost both brakes from mud packing onto the rotors and still raced the the checker flag.
Just going off the screen name and the post, I bet this dude looks like Michael Cera.

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GuyB 1/25/2016 12:45pm
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Let's see...

Thunder Valley in Lakewood...right-hander.
Southwick (depending on the year)...right-hander.
Glen Helen...right-hander.
Millville...right-hander.
Unadilla...right-hander.
RedBud...left-hand kink into a...right-hander.

San Diego 2...right-hander.

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