Jeff Ward + Mike Kranyak = Jeff Ward Racing

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Edited Date/Time 1/24/2012 6:42am
No one talking about this yet?

He mentioned Grant twice, as well as Townley and Alessi.
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ocscottie 10/16/2011 3:34am
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We talked a little bit about it last night during the race, pretty cool combo and it is awesome having Wardy back directly involved with the sport.

The RX vid for those who havent seen it:

https://youtu.be/-af5LD9nE48
LtColMXUSM131 10/16/2011 5:18am
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Look forward to seeing what Wardy will have on the team. Like Grant idea
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PRM31 10/16/2011 7:16am
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Wonder if Alessi's stock went up or down in their eyes based on last night?
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RaceFace 10/16/2011 7:17am
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Premixed wrote:
No one talking about this yet?

He mentioned Grant twice, as well as Townley and Alessi.
Anyone else find it interesting that this interview took place under Kawasaki's awning? Of course, it also crossed my mind that Matthes needs to stay close to Kawasaki's buffet offerings.

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mxrider225 10/16/2011 7:19am
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Premixed wrote:
No one talking about this yet?

He mentioned Grant twice, as well as Townley and Alessi.
RaceFace wrote:
Anyone else find it interesting that this interview took place under Kawasaki's awning? Of course, it also crossed my mind that Matthes needs to stay close...
Anyone else find it interesting that this interview took place under Kawasaki's awning? Of course, it also crossed my mind that Matthes needs to stay close to Kawasaki's buffet offerings.
Well jeff says in the video he wants to go Kawi.
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RaceFace 10/16/2011 7:21am
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Premixed wrote:
No one talking about this yet?

He mentioned Grant twice, as well as Townley and Alessi.
RaceFace wrote:
Anyone else find it interesting that this interview took place under Kawasaki's awning? Of course, it also crossed my mind that Matthes needs to stay close...
Anyone else find it interesting that this interview took place under Kawasaki's awning? Of course, it also crossed my mind that Matthes needs to stay close to Kawasaki's buffet offerings.
mxrider225 wrote:
Well jeff says in the video he wants to go Kawi.
Well jeff says in the video he wants to go Kawi.
Well there you have it (didn't watch the whole video). I hope he does!
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oshow 10/16/2011 7:23am
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PRM31 wrote:
Wonder if Alessi's stock went up or down in their eyes based on last night?
If you want a top finish in SX his stock went down.
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Hut 10/16/2011 7:24am
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It sounds like Wardy has his eyes on Grant and is ready to do some mentoring to help him stay healthy. I hope it works out that way and we can see Grant ride to his full potential, for an even deeper field at the top level.
bents 10/16/2011 7:37am
10/16/2011 7:37am
Townley! Keep that guy healthy and we'll see his full potential.
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snowy816 10/16/2011 7:45am
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Hut wrote:
It sounds like Wardy has his eyes on Grant and is ready to do some mentoring to help him stay healthy. I hope it works out...
It sounds like Wardy has his eyes on Grant and is ready to do some mentoring to help him stay healthy. I hope it works out that way and we can see Grant ride to his full potential, for an even deeper field at the top level.
Hut, I am pretty sure from a interview with MC, he sounded as though Grant didn't like to listen to his advice or opinons when he was on 250F with Honda.. Was a long time ago, howeeer I do remember MC not really pumped with his attitude by the interview..

Sounds like Grant is a bit arrogant and doesn't listen to people well... I mean if MC is telling you something you would think he would listen.

Also Townley seemed in his interview that the first year back he jsut wanted to do outdoors and work his way back into Supercross..
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Hut 10/16/2011 7:46am
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Maybe that is the plan, pick up Townley and Grant. That seems like it would be a damn good team to start out with as long as they can stay healthy.
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Hut 10/16/2011 7:49am
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Hut wrote:
It sounds like Wardy has his eyes on Grant and is ready to do some mentoring to help him stay healthy. I hope it works out...
It sounds like Wardy has his eyes on Grant and is ready to do some mentoring to help him stay healthy. I hope it works out that way and we can see Grant ride to his full potential, for an even deeper field at the top level.
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Hut, I am pretty sure from a interview with MC, he sounded as though Grant didn't like to listen to his advice or opinons when he...
Hut, I am pretty sure from a interview with MC, he sounded as though Grant didn't like to listen to his advice or opinons when he was on 250F with Honda.. Was a long time ago, howeeer I do remember MC not really pumped with his attitude by the interview..

Sounds like Grant is a bit arrogant and doesn't listen to people well... I mean if MC is telling you something you would think he would listen.

Also Townley seemed in his interview that the first year back he jsut wanted to do outdoors and work his way back into Supercross..
I hear ya but I would have to think that Josh Grant has been humbled and matured a lot since those days. I don't know him personally but it might be different for him now. Be a shame to see a bad attitude ruin what could be an incredible career, but it happens all the time.
bents 10/16/2011 7:52am
10/16/2011 7:52am
With the way Townley rode this race, maybe might think differently now. He would still have 3 months to get ready for sx. Its not like he hasn't raced it before. If the deal was right...?
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Hut wrote:
Maybe that is the plan, pick up Townley and Grant. That seems like it would be a damn good team to start out with as long...
Maybe that is the plan, pick up Townley and Grant. That seems like it would be a damn good team to start out with as long as they can stay healthy.
it would be really cool if jeff could work with those 2 on his team, and they both manage to get a full season under their belts wihtout injury. Both of them are capable of beating anyone when they're fully fit! would be amazing to see another 2 potential winners in the mix
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ATKpilot99 10/16/2011 7:53am
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Stewart. Was his falling out with just Brooks or Mike Kranyak also? It would be great to see 7 back on a Kawi.
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HatersSuck 10/16/2011 8:03am
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Hut wrote:
Maybe that is the plan, pick up Townley and Grant. That seems like it would be a damn good team to start out with as long...
Maybe that is the plan, pick up Townley and Grant. That seems like it would be a damn good team to start out with as long as they can stay healthy.
Grant and Townlely? Thats a great team if you don't want to go to the races. Maybe one of them but both??
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RaceFace 10/16/2011 8:07am
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Stewart. Was his falling out with just Brooks or Mike Kranyak also? It would be great to see 7 back on a Kawi.
In the RacerX interview, Kranyak alluded to there being legal issuesbetween them that he did not want to comment on. I would say there won't be any reunion forthcoming. Although it sounds like Stewart's falling out ended up being with BOTH of them.
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Hut wrote:
Maybe that is the plan, pick up Townley and Grant. That seems like it would be a damn good team to start out with as long...
Maybe that is the plan, pick up Townley and Grant. That seems like it would be a damn good team to start out with as long as they can stay healthy.
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Grant and Townlely? Thats a great team if you don't want to go to the races. Maybe one of them but both??
I have to agree with you.....if they both stayed healthy it would be a kick ass team that could be a regular podium result outdoors. But the track record of both Grant and Townley with injuries is not so good. I would love to see both of those guys put in a solid season with no major injuries....that would be super cool!

I love the idea of Jeff Ward back in the sport at that level. He was an amazingly dedicated racer. He will have tons to offer to the current crop of racers.

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Hut 10/16/2011 10:22am
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Well Ward's business partner seems to have a lot of money. They could hire Townley and Grant to race and hire Wey as a test rider/ backup and in the worst case Wardy could probably throw on the gear and still be top 15 on any given day.
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bigdan1967 10/16/2011 10:28am
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Jeff Ward + Mike Kranyak = Jeff Ward Racing = Awsome!
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jeffro503 10/16/2011 10:39am
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Hut wrote:
Well Ward's business partner seems to have a lot of money. They could hire Townley and Grant to race and hire Wey as a test rider/...
Well Ward's business partner seems to have a lot of money. They could hire Townley and Grant to race and hire Wey as a test rider/ backup and in the worst case Wardy could probably throw on the gear and still be top 15 on any given day.
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The way Nyk Wey was riding last night , and with the type of attitude he has , i think he would ( and still is ) a plus for a lot of teams. Always dug Nyk.....AND , he looked really , really good last night! I think he is going to have a great season!
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Hut 10/16/2011 10:43am
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Hut wrote:
Well Ward's business partner seems to have a lot of money. They could hire Townley and Grant to race and hire Wey as a test rider/...
Well Ward's business partner seems to have a lot of money. They could hire Townley and Grant to race and hire Wey as a test rider/ backup and in the worst case Wardy could probably throw on the gear and still be top 15 on any given day.
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jeffro503 wrote:
The way Nyk Wey was riding last night , and with the type of attitude he has , i think he would ( and still is...
The way Nyk Wey was riding last night , and with the type of attitude he has , i think he would ( and still is ) a plus for a lot of teams. Always dug Nyk.....AND , he looked really , really good last night! I think he is going to have a great season!
He did look good, happy to see that for sure. Wey is a cool dude.
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ocscottie 10/16/2011 10:54am
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I am fully diggin Nicks grafix from last night Cool

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jeffro503 10/16/2011 11:03am
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Another tid-bit about Nyk was that interview he had last night , and pitting out of a van. Class act. He just enjoys being there and looked like he was having a lot of fun doing it. Some other riders act like they are being tortured with 'having to race" or "having to do good".......Nyk seems like he's just taking it all in and having fun with the sport. His interviews are some of the best ever to! Just as good behind the mic as he is on the track.

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