Swedes in the nationals

Mrtf
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Edited Date/Time 1/27/2012 2:30pm
Fredrik Noren and Calle Aspegren is riding their first season in the us!
Fredrik is the 2010 swedish mx2 national champion and Calle was in 3rd. they also did som european championship rounds with some podiums but now they are riding in the nationals as privateers in the open class, they are doing really good atm i think and i know that both of them will progress during the season
results so far
Calle: ? -17 - 17 - 17
Fredrik : 22 -21 -19 - 19

and i know there are some swedes on this board so show some love
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5/29/2011 11:53am
Mrtf wrote:
Fredrik Noren and Calle Aspegren is riding their first season in the us! Fredrik is the 2010 swedish mx2 national champion and Calle was in 3rd...
Fredrik Noren and Calle Aspegren is riding their first season in the us!
Fredrik is the 2010 swedish mx2 national champion and Calle was in 3rd. they also did som european championship rounds with some podiums but now they are riding in the nationals as privateers in the open class, they are doing really good atm i think and i know that both of them will progress during the season
results so far
Calle: ? -17 - 17 - 17
Fredrik : 22 -21 -19 - 19

and i know there are some swedes on this board so show some love
Top 20 in the premier class not bad. What #s do they run?
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5/29/2011 12:04pm
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5/29/2011 1:07pm Edited Date/Time 5/29/2011 1:09pm
Aspegren runs #865 I think. I actually didnt expect him to run top 20 just yet.
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5/29/2011 1:35pm
Mrtf wrote:
Fredrik Noren and Calle Aspegren is riding their first season in the us! Fredrik is the 2010 swedish mx2 national champion and Calle was in 3rd...
Fredrik Noren and Calle Aspegren is riding their first season in the us!
Fredrik is the 2010 swedish mx2 national champion and Calle was in 3rd. they also did som european championship rounds with some podiums but now they are riding in the nationals as privateers in the open class, they are doing really good atm i think and i know that both of them will progress during the season
results so far
Calle: ? -17 - 17 - 17
Fredrik : 22 -21 -19 - 19

and i know there are some swedes on this board so show some love
motoxxx599 wrote:
Top 20 in the premier class not bad. What #s do they run?
Fredrik is 867. He's riding with a fracture in his finger from hangtown moto 1. Hope to see him to even better once he gets his finger sorted out

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5/29/2011 3:02pm
Arne Kring, Bengt Aberg or Ake Jonsson could show up today and still run top 10 in a National...nobody who ever saw those guys ride will ever forget it.
5/30/2011 7:08am
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Arne Kring, Bengt Aberg or Ake Jonsson could show up today and still run top 10 in a National...nobody who ever saw those guys ride will...
Arne Kring, Bengt Aberg or Ake Jonsson could show up today and still run top 10 in a National...nobody who ever saw those guys ride will ever forget it.
Hell yeah, Åke Jonsson used to run a Yamaha Dealer (sold it some years ago and is now retired) where I live, every now and then he used to bring his old bike to the local track and show the kids that thought they were shit hot who's the boss. Years ago now, but Im sure he'd still do it
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5/30/2011 8:59am
It¨s so nice to see that we got two swedes riding in the U.S, where skills and speed decides who qualifies not the size of youre wallet!!

Go Noren!!!! Go Aspegren!!!!
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5/30/2011 9:10am
The best part is that speed tv called Fredrik, "Noven" and not Noren that is his name,
also they had an American flag.
Hopefully all swedes watching Motorstv know who they are anyway =)
5/30/2011 11:50pm Edited Date/Time 5/30/2011 11:50pm
I can not for the life of me understand why T Söderström doesnt make the move, if Aspegren runs top 20 he'd run top 15 or even manage a top 10 spot with some luck on a good day. He was the only one putting Ryno to shame when he came over to take part in one of our nationals. I remember Ryno saying he didnt want to go faster on that track (typical bad europeean track with ruts, bumps, rocks and holes all in strange places) as he didnt want to risk anything, meanwhile Söderström looked pretty comfortable and kinda walked away with it.
5/31/2011 12:32am
I can not for the life of me understand why T Söderström doesnt make the move, if Aspegren runs top 20 he'd run top 15 or...
I can not for the life of me understand why T Söderström doesnt make the move, if Aspegren runs top 20 he'd run top 15 or even manage a top 10 spot with some luck on a good day. He was the only one putting Ryno to shame when he came over to take part in one of our nationals. I remember Ryno saying he didnt want to go faster on that track (typical bad europeean track with ruts, bumps, rocks and holes all in strange places) as he didnt want to risk anything, meanwhile Söderström looked pretty comfortable and kinda walked away with it.
You´re talking about the T.Söderström who has had the most GP rides of any sweden in the last few years right?
The same guy who managed to burn his clutch 200.000 times and still blame the bike?
Remind me again why he didn´t stay with Van beers last year?
First of all, his attitude would not mix well with any given team manager in America.. Sorry..
And by the way, You´re VERY disrespectful towards Calle and Fredrik, when you say that Tom would beat them, cause he beat Ryno..Seriously?
And let me give you a heads up. Vissefjärda is not a typical "europeean" track.. It´s a typical swedish mickey mouse track that shouldn´t be allowed to run swedish championships.. EVER..
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5/31/2011 12:53am Edited Date/Time 5/31/2011 1:21am
Big Kudos to both L: #865 Calle (Carl) Aspegren and R: # 867 Fredrik Norén for what they are doing!



And I want to believe they both will improve as they get their feeth wet, not only racing far more aggresive competitors and tracks, but riding big bikes and on another continent, where the heat and humidity are ridiculously tougher than over here.

They both live at MX Heaven in Perris, where Stefan Elvin have helped put togheter a group of sponsors, including Troy Lee Designs and X-Brand. The reason they choosed to ride 450's is obvisously becuase it cost way more to race and maintain a fully modified 250.



What really has been impressive is how they have worked their way up from really bad starts in all four motos and in Calles case, having fever and a sore throat sunday-thursday before Freestone.

Why the AMA or MX Sports mixed up Noréns name with Noven and why Alli/Speed didn't have Swedish flags on the results sheet, I don't know?

They even ended up at TWMX!





And if you are attending any of the Nationals, please show some love for these youngsters!
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5/31/2011 1:07am
I can not for the life of me understand why T Söderström doesnt make the move, if Aspegren runs top 20 he'd run top 15 or...
I can not for the life of me understand why T Söderström doesnt make the move, if Aspegren runs top 20 he'd run top 15 or even manage a top 10 spot with some luck on a good day. He was the only one putting Ryno to shame when he came over to take part in one of our nationals. I remember Ryno saying he didnt want to go faster on that track (typical bad europeean track with ruts, bumps, rocks and holes all in strange places) as he didnt want to risk anything, meanwhile Söderström looked pretty comfortable and kinda walked away with it.
You´re talking about the T.Söderström who has had the most GP rides of any sweden in the last few years right? The same guy who managed...
You´re talking about the T.Söderström who has had the most GP rides of any sweden in the last few years right?
The same guy who managed to burn his clutch 200.000 times and still blame the bike?
Remind me again why he didn´t stay with Van beers last year?
First of all, his attitude would not mix well with any given team manager in America.. Sorry..
And by the way, You´re VERY disrespectful towards Calle and Fredrik, when you say that Tom would beat them, cause he beat Ryno..Seriously?
And let me give you a heads up. Vissefjärda is not a typical "europeean" track.. It´s a typical swedish mickey mouse track that shouldn´t be allowed to run swedish championships.. EVER..
Haha, why don't you tell us how you really feel, Ola... Wink

How was Las Vegas SX? Did you stay for the USGP? Are you back home working again or down here in Uppsala, helping your father?
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5/31/2011 2:27am
I can not for the life of me understand why T Söderström doesnt make the move, if Aspegren runs top 20 he'd run top 15 or...
I can not for the life of me understand why T Söderström doesnt make the move, if Aspegren runs top 20 he'd run top 15 or even manage a top 10 spot with some luck on a good day. He was the only one putting Ryno to shame when he came over to take part in one of our nationals. I remember Ryno saying he didnt want to go faster on that track (typical bad europeean track with ruts, bumps, rocks and holes all in strange places) as he didnt want to risk anything, meanwhile Söderström looked pretty comfortable and kinda walked away with it.
cmon... Noren and Aspegren are just as fast as Tom Soderstrom and Filip Thuresson nowadays
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5/31/2011 2:39am
I do the PR for Aspegren. He is a really down to earth guy with a good work ethic it seems.

Aspegren and Norén is the best we have at the moment and I'm happy they are doing so well. I also think they can improve a bit. I wouldn't be surprised to see some 10-15th results in the near future.

I think they are much better ambassadeurs for swedish mx than Söderström for different reasons. To start with they finish their heats instead of dnf in every other moto.

Keep up the good work guys!
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5/31/2011 3:24am
GuyB was nice to include the team in Pits Bits from Freestone. Thanks, Gibby!


"Gunnar Lindström is an AMA Hall-of-Famer, and was around during the AMA's first motocross series, back in 1972, winning the round at Hangtown. The Swedish-born Lindstrom is also working as an advisor with the MX Heaven team, who has a trio of Swedish riders (and one Italian) who are taking on Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship this summer. "


"Here's another peek at the MX Heaven pit area. The guys here, if they weren't racing this series, would have been destined for the GPs."
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5/31/2011 3:57am
They are doing great!!!! Pumped for the neighbors.
5/31/2011 4:28am
I can not for the life of me understand why T Söderström doesnt make the move, if Aspegren runs top 20 he'd run top 15 or...
I can not for the life of me understand why T Söderström doesnt make the move, if Aspegren runs top 20 he'd run top 15 or even manage a top 10 spot with some luck on a good day. He was the only one putting Ryno to shame when he came over to take part in one of our nationals. I remember Ryno saying he didnt want to go faster on that track (typical bad europeean track with ruts, bumps, rocks and holes all in strange places) as he didnt want to risk anything, meanwhile Söderström looked pretty comfortable and kinda walked away with it.
You´re talking about the T.Söderström who has had the most GP rides of any sweden in the last few years right? The same guy who managed...
You´re talking about the T.Söderström who has had the most GP rides of any sweden in the last few years right?
The same guy who managed to burn his clutch 200.000 times and still blame the bike?
Remind me again why he didn´t stay with Van beers last year?
First of all, his attitude would not mix well with any given team manager in America.. Sorry..
And by the way, You´re VERY disrespectful towards Calle and Fredrik, when you say that Tom would beat them, cause he beat Ryno..Seriously?
And let me give you a heads up. Vissefjärda is not a typical "europeean" track.. It´s a typical swedish mickey mouse track that shouldn´t be allowed to run swedish championships.. EVER..
My post did not nor was intended to disrespect Calle and Fredrik since their performance has been stellar so far, and Im really pulling for them to stay healthy and keep up the good work.
I never said Aspegren/Noren is incapable of better results then what they already have accomplished.

Its hardly any secret Söderström was released from Van Beers on a bad rep, but attitudes may change, Söderström is still young and deserves a second chance if he comes around and dont let his head grow big.
5/31/2011 4:37am
I can not for the life of me understand why T Söderström doesnt make the move, if Aspegren runs top 20 he'd run top 15 or...
I can not for the life of me understand why T Söderström doesnt make the move, if Aspegren runs top 20 he'd run top 15 or even manage a top 10 spot with some luck on a good day. He was the only one putting Ryno to shame when he came over to take part in one of our nationals. I remember Ryno saying he didnt want to go faster on that track (typical bad europeean track with ruts, bumps, rocks and holes all in strange places) as he didnt want to risk anything, meanwhile Söderström looked pretty comfortable and kinda walked away with it.
Mrtf wrote:
cmon... Noren and Aspegren are just as fast as Tom Soderstrom and Filip Thuresson nowadays
As stated above, Im not at all trying to bag on their performance. This opportunity didnt just open up to them for no reason
5/31/2011 5:18am
My post did not nor was intended to disrespect Calle and Fredrik since their performance has been stellar so far, and Im really pulling for them...
My post did not nor was intended to disrespect Calle and Fredrik since their performance has been stellar so far, and Im really pulling for them to stay healthy and keep up the good work.
I never said Aspegren/Noren is incapable of better results then what they already have accomplished.

Its hardly any secret Söderström was released from Van Beers on a bad rep, but attitudes may change, Söderström is still young and deserves a second chance if he comes around and dont let his head grow big.
Yes, I fully understand, but in my book he had his "second chance" two chances ago..

I doubt he´d do as good as Calle and Fredrik if he were to race the Nationals, thats all..

@Swede - Vegas was awesome.. We´re going back next year for sure..
Right now i´m back home, but heading for Uppsala tomorrow.. Jordsprätteträffen on thursday..
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5/31/2011 5:43am
themrtoad wrote:
I do the PR for Aspegren. He is a really down to earth guy with a good work ethic it seems. Aspegren and Norén is the...
I do the PR for Aspegren. He is a really down to earth guy with a good work ethic it seems.

Aspegren and Norén is the best we have at the moment and I'm happy they are doing so well. I also think they can improve a bit. I wouldn't be surprised to see some 10-15th results in the near future.

I think they are much better ambassadeurs for swedish mx than Söderström for different reasons. To start with they finish their heats instead of dnf in every other moto.

Keep up the good work guys!
Themrtoad and Swede. I will pay them a visit in August at the Wick and give them a micro Swedish wave. This shit is very cool. Nice that there are people doing this for them, and very good that they get good track time here in the US because this place is the shit if you want to improve speed. I shit you not! Smile I went from C to C+ or something! Smile Also I can show them my trophy from the Wick and tell them how it's supposed to be done! Smile LMAO!!!

Good shit. Everything indicates the world is getting better each day and screw the pessimist.
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5/31/2011 6:25am
I was looking out for these two kids in the Nationals because Mats Nilsson - record Swedish champion and Everts-beater at the Gotland GN as well as Vets World champ & Glen Helen winner - told me at the GH GP that he feels these two kids are Sweden's only hope, not because they are racing in America but because they are not afraid of hard work ! Well done to both.
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5/31/2011 9:23am Edited Date/Time 5/31/2011 9:23am
hairy wrote:
I was looking out for these two kids in the Nationals because Mats Nilsson - record Swedish champion and Everts-beater at the Gotland GN as well...
I was looking out for these two kids in the Nationals because Mats Nilsson - record Swedish champion and Everts-beater at the Gotland GN as well as Vets World champ & Glen Helen winner - told me at the GH GP that he feels these two kids are Sweden's only hope, not because they are racing in America but because they are not afraid of hard work ! Well done to both.
That's pretty cool. I guess riding in the US every week must end up with them increasing speed at some point, and if they manages top 20 right now, maybe in a few years we will see top ten performance, which would be amazing for a couple of Swedes. But I hope there are sponsors willing to support a top ten guy though?

Again, this is pretty damn cool and kudos to Gunnar!
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5/31/2011 10:50am
Nice to see! :D

Kämpa på grabbar!
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6/11/2011 2:04pm
Fredrik Noren got 11th at high point!!
6/21/2011 4:33am
I just had to dig this thread up again!

Fredrik Norén is currently 22:nd overall with 20 points. (Thats only 6points behind Chisholm)
His best moto finish is the same as Tye Simmonds, Mike Browns and Chisholms. (12th)
Moto scores:
22 - 21 (Hangtown)
19 - 19 (Freestone)
22 - 12 (High Point)
21 - 14 (Budds Creek)

Calle Aspegren is 25:th with 12 points.
Moto scores:
26 - 17 (Hangtown)
17 - 17 (Freestone)
29 - 24 (High Point)
28 - 25 (Budds Creek)

Keep fighting guys, your doing great!!
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6/21/2011 4:48am
I just had to dig this thread up again! Fredrik Norén is currently 22:nd overall with 20 points. (Thats only 6points behind Chisholm) His best moto...
I just had to dig this thread up again!

Fredrik Norén is currently 22:nd overall with 20 points. (Thats only 6points behind Chisholm)
His best moto finish is the same as Tye Simmonds, Mike Browns and Chisholms. (12th)
Moto scores:
22 - 21 (Hangtown)
19 - 19 (Freestone)
22 - 12 (High Point)
21 - 14 (Budds Creek)

Calle Aspegren is 25:th with 12 points.
Moto scores:
26 - 17 (Hangtown)
17 - 17 (Freestone)
29 - 24 (High Point)
28 - 25 (Budds Creek)

Keep fighting guys, your doing great!!
The sad news it that Aspegren broke his wrist at Budds Creek.
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6/21/2011 5:34am
Damn, that sucks..
How long is he out for?
I don't know yet. What's the usual for "fraktur på handleden"? 8 weeks?
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6/21/2011 7:20am
Go Swedes. Now let's get a few Norwegian's in there. Johann Koss have any younger brothers? Smile
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6/21/2011 10:31am
Damn, that sucks..
How long is he out for?
themrtoad wrote:
I don't know yet. What's the usual for "fraktur på handleden"? 8 weeks?
That sux, impossible to say. It depends on what part and how big of a fracture. But anything from 4 weeks to 8 weeks without complications. Good that Norén, who seems to be the faster one is still in game. I will def look for them during Southwick.

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