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What's the recovery time for arm pump surgery?
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Who said he got one? Actually he`s back in Florida now.
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I thought that was the last 'reliable' report on his trip to Europe - but I guess maybe there's hardly been anything reliably reported throughout this...
I thought that was the last 'reliable' report on his trip to Europe - but I guess maybe there's hardly been anything reliably reported throughout this whole mess...
I won`t believe it until Matthes confirms it. Whistling
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USA as a country has more riders than Europe in total, at least if you count dirt bike sales. So one needs to assume US will...
USA as a country has more riders than Europe in total, at least if you count dirt bike sales. So one needs to assume US will manage to spit out better riders than one single country. USA not winning would be big news.
Explain the ISDE then......
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APLMAN99 wrote:
Explain the ISDE then......
Same as soccer: Not enough exposure, so not as many gifted kids wanting to get into it.
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I don't think America will win in Lommel (either a moto or the overall) but they shouldn't have any trouble in France.
someones head is in the sand...
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Explain the ISDE then......
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Same as soccer: Not enough exposure, so not as many gifted kids wanting to get into it.
We have tons of off-road exposure and plenty of gifted kids riding off-road. We probably have as many off-road riders as the rest of the countries riding the ISDE combined. We also have a huge amount of riding area compared to most countries that compete for the win at the ISDE. The ISDE uses more riders, so other countries should have a lot harder time fielding as many good riders than they do for the MXoN.

And as we've been told, our population alone should be enough to make us win most years.

Unless that whole population argument really isn't all that valid.....
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APLMAN99 wrote:
We have tons of off-road exposure and plenty of gifted kids riding off-road. We probably have as many off-road riders as the rest of the countries...
We have tons of off-road exposure and plenty of gifted kids riding off-road. We probably have as many off-road riders as the rest of the countries riding the ISDE combined. We also have a huge amount of riding area compared to most countries that compete for the win at the ISDE. The ISDE uses more riders, so other countries should have a lot harder time fielding as many good riders than they do for the MXoN.

And as we've been told, our population alone should be enough to make us win most years.

Unless that whole population argument really isn't all that valid.....
I wouldn't bet against the population argument if that means actual riding population. I don't have any figures, but neither do you? If ISDE is won by Euros I assume based on the Occam's razor principe that enduro must be more popular in Europe which would reflect the amount of riders as in population. Maybe sold enduro bikes is even higher in Europe. One factor though could be that a lot of people trail ride in the US. Maybe that culture differ in some way if compared to a country with a more enduro racing atmosphere. Racing and trailriding might spawn different riders.

But numbers are always a factor wouldn't you say?
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We have tons of off-road exposure and plenty of gifted kids riding off-road.

Not to the same level as in Europe. Go to the next MX race and ask who Geoff Aaron is. You'll get a lot of blank stares.
Go to a MX race in Europe and I'm pretty sure a lot of people can tell you who is leading their current country enduro series, or who won the last trial competition. This is reflected in the medias too. Mags like moto verte cover everything: MX, Enduro, Trial, trail riding...

I think another factor is success. Kids grow up wanting to be McGrath, Carmichael...
Destry Abbott, Kurt Caselli? Not so much.

Like I said, it is like soccer. There is no reason why the US couldn't put a world beating soccer team, except for the fact that kids grow up wanting to play football or baseball. That's where the money and exposure is.
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We have tons of off-road exposure and plenty of gifted kids riding off-road. We probably have as many off-road riders as the rest of the countries...
We have tons of off-road exposure and plenty of gifted kids riding off-road. We probably have as many off-road riders as the rest of the countries riding the ISDE combined. We also have a huge amount of riding area compared to most countries that compete for the win at the ISDE. The ISDE uses more riders, so other countries should have a lot harder time fielding as many good riders than they do for the MXoN.

And as we've been told, our population alone should be enough to make us win most years.

Unless that whole population argument really isn't all that valid.....
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I wouldn't bet against the population argument if that means actual riding population. I don't have any figures, but neither do you? If ISDE is won...
I wouldn't bet against the population argument if that means actual riding population. I don't have any figures, but neither do you? If ISDE is won by Euros I assume based on the Occam's razor principe that enduro must be more popular in Europe which would reflect the amount of riders as in population. Maybe sold enduro bikes is even higher in Europe. One factor though could be that a lot of people trail ride in the US. Maybe that culture differ in some way if compared to a country with a more enduro racing atmosphere. Racing and trailriding might spawn different riders.

But numbers are always a factor wouldn't you say?
Occam's Razor would simply imply that the riders in Italy, France, and Spain are faster off-road racers than riders in America. Adding on your layer of analysis pretty much kills the Razor for all practical purposes.

Maybe you believe that there are more off-road racers in each of those three INDIVIDUAL countries than in the US, but I can't hardly believe you do. That's fairly insane.

As for the numbers, it really isn't that big of an issue when you are talking about such a small number of participants. The population would most probably come more into play the larger the team you are talking about. Three riders on a team? Not as significant. Six riders on a team? Should be slightly more of an issue, but obviously not that big of one or the US would win 3 of every 4 ISDE events also.
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Occam's Razor would simply imply that the riders in Italy, France, and Spain are faster off-road racers than riders in America. Adding on your layer of...
Occam's Razor would simply imply that the riders in Italy, France, and Spain are faster off-road racers than riders in America. Adding on your layer of analysis pretty much kills the Razor for all practical purposes.

Maybe you believe that there are more off-road racers in each of those three INDIVIDUAL countries than in the US, but I can't hardly believe you do. That's fairly insane.

As for the numbers, it really isn't that big of an issue when you are talking about such a small number of participants. The population would most probably come more into play the larger the team you are talking about. Three riders on a team? Not as significant. Six riders on a team? Should be slightly more of an issue, but obviously not that big of one or the US would win 3 of every 4 ISDE events also.
I though the question was why are the riders faster elsewhere? Occam's razor says the most simple explanation is often the right one yes? As in either they are equal good, but Italy has more contenders on a top level because they are more in numbers which means chance are higher for a win because the can pick of a bigger pile of maybe non hurt riders. Or they are faster because the more numbers create a chance for some with more talent to pop out. But since it seem unlikely and I agree that Italy probably has fewer rider they are probably more serious in their effort. Can you come up with another reason really? Because we basically have the same gene pool...
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Occam's Razor would simply imply that the riders in Italy, France, and Spain are faster off-road racers than riders in America. Adding on your layer of...
Occam's Razor would simply imply that the riders in Italy, France, and Spain are faster off-road racers than riders in America. Adding on your layer of analysis pretty much kills the Razor for all practical purposes.

Maybe you believe that there are more off-road racers in each of those three INDIVIDUAL countries than in the US, but I can't hardly believe you do. That's fairly insane.

As for the numbers, it really isn't that big of an issue when you are talking about such a small number of participants. The population would most probably come more into play the larger the team you are talking about. Three riders on a team? Not as significant. Six riders on a team? Should be slightly more of an issue, but obviously not that big of one or the US would win 3 of every 4 ISDE events also.
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I though the question was why are the riders faster elsewhere? Occam's razor says the most simple explanation is often the right one yes? As in...
I though the question was why are the riders faster elsewhere? Occam's razor says the most simple explanation is often the right one yes? As in either they are equal good, but Italy has more contenders on a top level because they are more in numbers which means chance are higher for a win because the can pick of a bigger pile of maybe non hurt riders. Or they are faster because the more numbers create a chance for some with more talent to pop out. But since it seem unlikely and I agree that Italy probably has fewer rider they are probably more serious in their effort. Can you come up with another reason really? Because we basically have the same gene pool...
The question was why do they win. The most obvious answer is because they are faster.

After that, the suppositions begin. Your second supposition seems more likely, of course, but it is very interesting to see you consistently discount that same argument when it comes to the US domination of the MXoN. Your constant answer to that continues to be the size of the US population, which obviously isn't working for us in the ISDE.
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Occam's Razor would simply imply that the riders in Italy, France, and Spain are faster off-road racers than riders in America. Adding on your layer of...
Occam's Razor would simply imply that the riders in Italy, France, and Spain are faster off-road racers than riders in America. Adding on your layer of analysis pretty much kills the Razor for all practical purposes.

Maybe you believe that there are more off-road racers in each of those three INDIVIDUAL countries than in the US, but I can't hardly believe you do. That's fairly insane.

As for the numbers, it really isn't that big of an issue when you are talking about such a small number of participants. The population would most probably come more into play the larger the team you are talking about. Three riders on a team? Not as significant. Six riders on a team? Should be slightly more of an issue, but obviously not that big of one or the US would win 3 of every 4 ISDE events also.
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I though the question was why are the riders faster elsewhere? Occam's razor says the most simple explanation is often the right one yes? As in...
I though the question was why are the riders faster elsewhere? Occam's razor says the most simple explanation is often the right one yes? As in either they are equal good, but Italy has more contenders on a top level because they are more in numbers which means chance are higher for a win because the can pick of a bigger pile of maybe non hurt riders. Or they are faster because the more numbers create a chance for some with more talent to pop out. But since it seem unlikely and I agree that Italy probably has fewer rider they are probably more serious in their effort. Can you come up with another reason really? Because we basically have the same gene pool...
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The question was why do they win. The most obvious answer is because they are faster. After that, the suppositions begin. Your second supposition seems more...
The question was why do they win. The most obvious answer is because they are faster.

After that, the suppositions begin. Your second supposition seems more likely, of course, but it is very interesting to see you consistently discount that same argument when it comes to the US domination of the MXoN. Your constant answer to that continues to be the size of the US population, which obviously isn't working for us in the ISDE.
Why do they win?

Because they care more? Has a motocross champion from many (any?) country besides Belgium (Joel Smets in 98, won his class I believe.....and Stefan Everts in 03 took the overall win) even entered the ISDE?

I'd love to see guys like RC, Windham, Reed etc have a crack at it if it fits into their schedule.
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I though the question was why are the riders faster elsewhere? Occam's razor says the most simple explanation is often the right one yes? As in...
I though the question was why are the riders faster elsewhere? Occam's razor says the most simple explanation is often the right one yes? As in either they are equal good, but Italy has more contenders on a top level because they are more in numbers which means chance are higher for a win because the can pick of a bigger pile of maybe non hurt riders. Or they are faster because the more numbers create a chance for some with more talent to pop out. But since it seem unlikely and I agree that Italy probably has fewer rider they are probably more serious in their effort. Can you come up with another reason really? Because we basically have the same gene pool...
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The question was why do they win. The most obvious answer is because they are faster. After that, the suppositions begin. Your second supposition seems more...
The question was why do they win. The most obvious answer is because they are faster.

After that, the suppositions begin. Your second supposition seems more likely, of course, but it is very interesting to see you consistently discount that same argument when it comes to the US domination of the MXoN. Your constant answer to that continues to be the size of the US population, which obviously isn't working for us in the ISDE.
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Why do they win? Because they care more? Has a motocross champion from many (any?) country besides Belgium (Joel Smets in 98, won his class I...
Why do they win?

Because they care more? Has a motocross champion from many (any?) country besides Belgium (Joel Smets in 98, won his class I believe.....and Stefan Everts in 03 took the overall win) even entered the ISDE?

I'd love to see guys like RC, Windham, Reed etc have a crack at it if it fits into their schedule.
Windham and Enduro would be a nice fit, he's just as smooth as Everts ever was & look how he dominated the Brazillian ISDE.

RC??? Man, he was so WFO he'd have bounced of every tree in the woods!

Here's somthing to chew on, there have been a good few motocrossers who have done great in off-road when they've left MX., Ty Davis, Rodney Smith, Kiedrowski, Mike Brown, Johny Aubert in the WEC to name a few.

Then there are trial riders like Dougie Lampkin, Taddy, Graeme Jarvis etc that have transitioned into extreme enduros well.

is it easier to move into enduro from another off road discipline? Any time enduro guys have diiped into MX they've made the main event but languished down the field. Shane Watts and Knighter spring to mind? Dietrich maybe being the exception?
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The numbers thing is only a small part of the story, and as has been shown in some of the above posts, it throws up inconsistancies.
No, the real reason why Europe produces less succesfull MX riders, is that the cream of the crop is constantly being skimmed by road racing at an early age. I know that this is hard to understand for Americans where , pehaps, it is far from the truth, but in Europe, MX is seen as an introductory step to motorcycle riding/racing by most parents. Unless the MX bug bites hard or there are insufficent funds, the most talented WILL move to road racing, where, unlike MX it is not too hard to earn a living from racing.
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I don't think America will win in Lommel (either a moto or the overall) but they shouldn't have any trouble in France.
broman64 wrote:
someones head is in the sand...
BMan-
You think riders like Villopoto and Dungey will get the better of Cairoli, Herlings, Desalle etc in the deep sand?
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Motocross83 wrote:
I don't think America will win in Lommel (either a moto or the overall) but they shouldn't have any trouble in France.
broman64 wrote:
someones head is in the sand...
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You think riders like Villopoto and Dungey will get the better of Cairoli, Herlings, Desalle etc in the deep sand?
Yes, He thinks because he is a American... It's gonna be funny!!
Bye the way: You forgot Roelants!
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MXDN results have nothing to do with anything... going on that basis Americans are also saying that Marcus Schiffer is better than Antonio Cairoli because Germany beat Italy at the MXDN... or that Van Horebeck is better than Roczen and Musquin because Belgium came second last year... so logically their riders are better than the rest of the world bar America.. obviously that would be ludicrus to suggest given the World Championship results. But it is somehow logical for an American to come to these conclusions lol

It is beyond me that adults with brains somehow conclude that because team USA wins the MXDN that is somehow makes them better than "Europe" When it is a nations race whic the US have a huge numbers advantage, and because they win that they are too good to race the World Championship because if they did they would win it easily lol Delusion at it's best.
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[b]We have tons of off-road exposure and plenty of gifted kids riding off-road.[/b] Not to the same level as in Europe. Go to the next MX...
We have tons of off-road exposure and plenty of gifted kids riding off-road.

Not to the same level as in Europe. Go to the next MX race and ask who Geoff Aaron is. You'll get a lot of blank stares.
Go to a MX race in Europe and I'm pretty sure a lot of people can tell you who is leading their current country enduro series, or who won the last trial competition. This is reflected in the medias too. Mags like moto verte cover everything: MX, Enduro, Trial, trail riding...

I think another factor is success. Kids grow up wanting to be McGrath, Carmichael...
Destry Abbott, Kurt Caselli? Not so much.

Like I said, it is like soccer. There is no reason why the US couldn't put a world beating soccer team, except for the fact that kids grow up wanting to play football or baseball. That's where the money and exposure is.
That is the exact same reason why American rider don't grow up wanting to race the GPs... because the AMericans only look at america and the media only really cover US motocross... not because the AMA series is better than GPs.
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broman64 wrote:
someones head is in the sand...
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You think riders like Villopoto and Dungey will get the better of Cairoli, Herlings, Desalle etc in the deep sand?
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Yes, He thinks because he is a American... It's gonna be funny!!
Bye the way: You forgot Roelants!
I hate to be the one to break your hearts but Dungey has ridden our DEEP sand track here in D-23 many times. It is every bit as deep and rough as any in the world, non stop whoops 3' deep etc etc..You see guys, this Dungey fellow is a pretty good rider and just happens to excel in sand..I can't wait to see how he will do!
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Motocross83 wrote:
You think riders like Villopoto and Dungey will get the better of Cairoli, Herlings, Desalle etc in the deep sand?
MXMattii wrote:
Yes, He thinks because he is a American... It's gonna be funny!!
Bye the way: You forgot Roelants!
raddad wrote:
I hate to be the one to break your hearts but Dungey has ridden our DEEP sand track here in D-23 many times. It is every...
I hate to be the one to break your hearts but Dungey has ridden our DEEP sand track here in D-23 many times. It is every bit as deep and rough as any in the world, non stop whoops 3' deep etc etc..You see guys, this Dungey fellow is a pretty good rider and just happens to excel in sand..I can't wait to see how he will do!
I think the likes of Villopoto & Dungey would find proper Belgium and Dutch sand a tough proposition, but there is no way I would underestimate what they're capable of.
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Motocross83 6/22/2011 7:19am
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Motocross83 wrote:
You think riders like Villopoto and Dungey will get the better of Cairoli, Herlings, Desalle etc in the deep sand?
MXMattii wrote:
Yes, He thinks because he is a American... It's gonna be funny!!
Bye the way: You forgot Roelants!
raddad wrote:
I hate to be the one to break your hearts but Dungey has ridden our DEEP sand track here in D-23 many times. It is every...
I hate to be the one to break your hearts but Dungey has ridden our DEEP sand track here in D-23 many times. It is every bit as deep and rough as any in the world, non stop whoops 3' deep etc etc..You see guys, this Dungey fellow is a pretty good rider and just happens to excel in sand..I can't wait to see how he will do!
Don't get me wrong I do respect the U.S riders. Any other track and I'd agree that the Americans (since you can field 3 very good riders) are always the favourites - hence why Iv'e also picked you to win in France this year. But Lommel.... for the first time in many years I think that's gonna be a tall order. OK, even if RD proves me wrong on one count, and goes out and wins a moto or even both, what about the rest of the team?

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Even if they do win... it doesn't prove they would win a World title or they are better than European.. which seems to be the deluded and ignorant take away by USA fans at the MXDN.. that is the point.

They have a strong team and I'm sure DeCoster will have them prepared I honestly could still see them taking the title... but only because Europe's best are not racing for the same team....
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MXlarge: Can you mention about the new rider in the team, the replacement for Ben?

Nolte: You know all the rumors and I don’t have to mention any names. For sure he won’t be in Sweden, but if something happens, then you will see the rider in Germany, but that is all I can say at this moment.

MXlarge: Whoever you sign and if the rumors are correct, then is that also a risk. I mean the team signed Ben and everyone thought it was a good move, but there was always the risk factor. Any other rider including somebody like Pourcel would also be a risk or not?

Nolte: It is, but we have to replace Ben, and we need an MX1 rider because of our sponsors. I mean I don’t know Pourcel, I’ve never worked with him, I don’t know him personally, so I can’t say.

MXlarge: Mitch (Payton) has worked with him and has a high opinion of him
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Nolte: Yes, Mitch has worked with him and they are good friends I think


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MXlarge: Can you mention about the new rider in the team, the replacement for Ben? Nolte: You know all the rumors and I don’t have to...
MXlarge: Can you mention about the new rider in the team, the replacement for Ben?

Nolte: You know all the rumors and I don’t have to mention any names. For sure he won’t be in Sweden, but if something happens, then you will see the rider in Germany, but that is all I can say at this moment.

MXlarge: Whoever you sign and if the rumors are correct, then is that also a risk. I mean the team signed Ben and everyone thought it was a good move, but there was always the risk factor. Any other rider including somebody like Pourcel would also be a risk or not?

Nolte: It is, but we have to replace Ben, and we need an MX1 rider because of our sponsors. I mean I don’t know Pourcel, I’ve never worked with him, I don’t know him personally, so I can’t say.

MXlarge: Mitch (Payton) has worked with him and has a high opinion of him
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Nolte: Yes, Mitch has worked with him and they are good friends I think


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USA will win this year, and probably next year. Why ? Because they're usually the only team able to line 3 very good riders. And those...
USA will win this year, and probably next year. Why ? Because they're usually the only team able to line 3 very good riders. And those riders would kill themselves for the country, which French riders aren't willing to do... National pride is a concept that doesn't really exists in France.
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In Lommel I can see Belgium giving them a run for the spot. I Think Desalle, De Dycker and Van Horebeek/Roelants is hard to beat. Cairoli...
In Lommel I can see Belgium giving them a run for the spot. I Think Desalle, De Dycker and Van Horebeek/Roelants is hard to beat.
Cairoli, DP19 and Lupino can do okay.
Herlings, Coldenhoff, De Reuver,
Roczen, Nagl, Schiffer
Frossard, Paulin, Pourcel/Boog

I think it will be exciting in both France and Lommel. It's a new race every year and just because they won the last years it's not impoosible to beat them. Just look in AMA, Reed and Rattray in first place on typically american tracks. Lommel isn't a typical ama track, it's almost like another discipline...
@themrtoad: you don't have to forget that Tyla Rattray is a World Champion MX2 class in Europe. Although he's winning now on typically american tracks, he've been riding the europe tracks a lot an won a lot also!

But besides Rattray, South Africa isn't able to complete a team that could finish on the podium overall, but Rattray for sure will perform well!

Last year South Africa didn't even ride the MXoN. The supposed team would have been Rattray, Gerreth Swanepoel and Kerem Fitzgerald. Ofcourse Tyla Rattray was very upset at his inability to race.

So big question is, will South Africa ride the MXoN in 2011??
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mxactive 6/25/2011 12:52am
6/25/2011 12:52am
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MXlarge: Can you mention about the new rider in the team, the replacement for Ben? Nolte: You know all the rumors and I don’t have to...
MXlarge: Can you mention about the new rider in the team, the replacement for Ben?

Nolte: You know all the rumors and I don’t have to mention any names. For sure he won’t be in Sweden, but if something happens, then you will see the rider in Germany, but that is all I can say at this moment.

MXlarge: Whoever you sign and if the rumors are correct, then is that also a risk. I mean the team signed Ben and everyone thought it was a good move, but there was always the risk factor. Any other rider including somebody like Pourcel would also be a risk or not?

Nolte: It is, but we have to replace Ben, and we need an MX1 rider because of our sponsors. I mean I don’t know Pourcel, I’ve never worked with him, I don’t know him personally, so I can’t say.

MXlarge: Mitch (Payton) has worked with him and has a high opinion of him
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Nolte: Yes, Mitch has worked with him and they are good friends I think


http://www.mxlarge.com/interview/5214-harry-nolte-interview-reflection-…
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Recently my attention has been much towards tha AMA 450 class, but soon I guess I will look with even more exitment elsewhere! Pourcel! Pourcel! :)...
Recently my attention has been much towards tha AMA 450 class, but soon I guess I will look with even more exitment elsewhere! Pourcel! Pourcel! Smile Screw Emig lol!
@Dr Sweden: 23 of june this was posted on Motoverte:

We should know by the end of the week if Christophe Pourcel will replace Ben Townley in the structure-CLS-Kawasaki Pro Circuit. CP has a clear and encrypted, which would start in the MX1 GP from Germany ...

The possible arrival of Christophe Pourcel Kawasaki in the CLS-replacing Ben Townley was one of mv.com. It was partially confirmed by Harry Nolte, technician team (mxlarge.com), referring to the need to find a substitute driver for Townley riding the KXF 450. CP met Jean-Jacques Luisetti, the boss of the team, last week in Marseille, during a week when he had surgery of the forearm (compartment syndrome). Pourcel went back to Florida with a proposal to to complete the second half of the season in the team. It remains to deal with "details" practices (contract clothes O'Neal) to confirm or not the agreement. We know that CP not being overwhelmed by the proposals from its radiance with the team MotoConcepts and the opportunity to land on a very competitive bike, he knows, with technical support to his cause so that he wants to do with the results for a possible selection MX of Nations, will not show up every day. To be continued ...
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Reading this I give the chances 95% that he will be riding at the GP MX1 of Germany, and maybe manage to get a spot in the France MXoN team. We will see!
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希望 6/25/2011 5:43am
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Good for Germany, the GP series will be lucky to get him.
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DrSweden 6/25/2011 11:45am
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mxactive wrote:
@Dr Sweden: 23 of june this was posted on Motoverte: We should know by the end of the week if Christophe Pourcel will replace Ben Townley...
@Dr Sweden: 23 of june this was posted on Motoverte:

We should know by the end of the week if Christophe Pourcel will replace Ben Townley in the structure-CLS-Kawasaki Pro Circuit. CP has a clear and encrypted, which would start in the MX1 GP from Germany ...

The possible arrival of Christophe Pourcel Kawasaki in the CLS-replacing Ben Townley was one of mv.com. It was partially confirmed by Harry Nolte, technician team (mxlarge.com), referring to the need to find a substitute driver for Townley riding the KXF 450. CP met Jean-Jacques Luisetti, the boss of the team, last week in Marseille, during a week when he had surgery of the forearm (compartment syndrome). Pourcel went back to Florida with a proposal to to complete the second half of the season in the team. It remains to deal with "details" practices (contract clothes O'Neal) to confirm or not the agreement. We know that CP not being overwhelmed by the proposals from its radiance with the team MotoConcepts and the opportunity to land on a very competitive bike, he knows, with technical support to his cause so that he wants to do with the results for a possible selection MX of Nations, will not show up every day. To be continued ...
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Reading this I give the chances 95% that he will be riding at the GP MX1 of Germany, and maybe manage to get a spot in the France MXoN team. We will see!
Tnx for posting man! Hopefully this will happen, and will be continued for the remainder of the season. Imagine seeing CP going after AC (they are not best buddies I hear) for a few rounds would be enough for me to tic!

I like your 95% guess there, I hope you are right but I have no idea how you came out with that number, or that it really matters, just though it was a bit funny! I mean how come this is not an 87 % chance? Wink
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ST Anmore 6/25/2011 11:48am
6/25/2011 11:48am Edited Date/Time 6/25/2011 11:48am
Will be nice to have CP back where he belongs and where he'll get more respect from the fans...

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