JS7 Podcast

Track and Trail wrote:

Overall, it was an excellent interview. I think James is one of, if not the, most well spoken and marketable racers out there. It is too...

Overall, it was an excellent interview. I think James is one of, if not the, most well spoken and marketable racers out there. It is too bad he feels afraid to give his views in interviews more often.

The part I have an issue with is Matthes taking thinly veiled jabs at Dungey. Maybe because I am an RD fan I see things that aren't there but it seems to me he minimizes RD's accomplishments nearly any time his name is brought up.

In fact, when asking Stewart how he thought he would match up against the sport's current greats, Steve mentioned all but Dungey as being in that group. To Stewart's credit, the first person he mentioned as a real threat was Dungey. Stew then said RV was beating Dungey in SX so he knew the pace was high.

Steve also, for the umpteenth time, minimized RD's championships in 2010. He basically inferred that they meant less because the "best guys" weren't there. Really? I thought they all had the chance to be there. Dungey must feel really bad about winning it all that year, being it was his fault the other riders got hurt, pussed out, or just couldn't ride his pace.

As mentioned above, he loves to bash Vital as "a bunch of idiots" but he continues to post here, including spamming his work to further his interests.

Generally I like Matthes interviews but to me he can't land all the riders he should because of things like I mentioned above. I doubt he'll get a serious RD, RC, Hansen etc. interview because of the way he likes to minimize what they've done.

"Also too. Anyways" = annoying

Rant over.

Matthes wrote:

*Yawn* Same old, same old. Some people you just can't make happy. There weren't enough words in the dictionary for me to talk about how great...

*Yawn*

Same old, same old. Some people you just can't make happy. There weren't enough words in the dictionary for me to talk about how great RD was in 2010. He was amazing but the question remains- how would he have done if JS and CR were there? Like it or not, it's there. Reed's got to deal with the same thing- his two titles indoors came w first RC & then JS hurt. Although I think those questions were made a little quieter with his rides this year.

Sorry for letting you down. And there are plenty of other media people that RC and Hanny will talk to so that you can get your info from them.

MXLuver wrote:

Bigcat - they are the only team with a private track. Many top riders build tracks at their homes or elsewhere. Teams have arrangements with independent...

Bigcat - they are the only team with a private track. Many top riders build tracks at their homes or elsewhere. Teams have arrangements with independent tracks to close the facility to the public so that they can practice there.

I'm not making excuses for anyone. Setting up a suspension for SX is totally different than setting up a suspension for the outdoors. That is also a fact.

If seeing where the sport is going and acknowledging that a team has a unique vision means I am 'up their skirt' then so be it. I can accept that. Your approval - or lack thereof - does not affect the amount of sleep I get at night. But I am glad to see that you are passionate about motocross. It is that passion that drives the sport forward and reminds me that we love the greatest sport on the planet.

bents wrote:

Steve, Then we can easily argue that Dungey should have won both series in 2011 if not for a chain derailment and an empty gas tank...

Steve,
Then we can easily argue that Dungey should have won both series in 2011 if not for a chain derailment and an empty gas tank. No one was as consistent as Dungey, especially after being so far down in the points in both series. So to suggest that his success in 2010 was due to others not being there is not entirely accurate. He acquitted himself quite well in 2011 and proved why he was so good in 2010.

MXLuver wrote:

Bigcat - they are the only team with a private track. Many top riders build tracks at their homes or elsewhere. Teams have arrangements with independent...

Bigcat - they are the only team with a private track. Many top riders build tracks at their homes or elsewhere. Teams have arrangements with independent tracks to close the facility to the public so that they can practice there.

I'm not making excuses for anyone. Setting up a suspension for SX is totally different than setting up a suspension for the outdoors. That is also a fact.

If seeing where the sport is going and acknowledging that a team has a unique vision means I am 'up their skirt' then so be it. I can accept that. Your approval - or lack thereof - does not affect the amount of sleep I get at night. But I am glad to see that you are passionate about motocross. It is that passion that drives the sport forward and reminds me that we love the greatest sport on the planet.

bigcat wrote:

You have lost any credibility you might have thought you had. All the factory teams have completely private test tracks. Hell try the search button, it...

You have lost any credibility you might have thought you had.
All the factory teams have completely private test tracks.
Hell try the search button, it works.
Here's the first one in the search for you.
http://www.vitalmx.com/forums/Moto-Related,20/Secret-Test-Tracks,1213258?page=1

Shawn142 wrote:

J-Bone said from the very beginning Stewart has an out in the contract so he doesn't have to race outdoors. Their main concern is he wins...

J-Bone said from the very beginning Stewart has an out in the contract so he doesn't have to race outdoors. Their main concern is he wins the SX title. But if he's happy with the bike and his racing, he'll go outdoors. I wouldn't read too much into the whole deal, it was a gimmick to get Stewart to sign. It was coming down to the wire and JGR had no real backup plan if Stewart slipped away. They had allowed Brayton and Muscle Milk to leave because they wanted James more.

I hope James makes that program look good. We need more teams like JGR, and if he's successful it's good for all.

MXLuver wrote:

Bigcat - they are the only team with a private track. Many top riders build tracks at their homes or elsewhere. Teams have arrangements with independent...

Bigcat - they are the only team with a private track. Many top riders build tracks at their homes or elsewhere. Teams have arrangements with independent tracks to close the facility to the public so that they can practice there.

I'm not making excuses for anyone. Setting up a suspension for SX is totally different than setting up a suspension for the outdoors. That is also a fact.

If seeing where the sport is going and acknowledging that a team has a unique vision means I am 'up their skirt' then so be it. I can accept that. Your approval - or lack thereof - does not affect the amount of sleep I get at night. But I am glad to see that you are passionate about motocross. It is that passion that drives the sport forward and reminds me that we love the greatest sport on the planet.

Matthes wrote:

Are you serious? You're kidding right?

Elbows wrote:

I remember seeing a video a while back where Stewart said he would race the the outdoors in 2012,even if he had to do it out...

I remember seeing a video a while back where Stewart said he would race the the outdoors in 2012,even if he had to do it out of a box van. Anyone else remember that? I'm not a Stewart fan but I really hope he does the nationals next year.

mom241 wrote:

The Suzuki and Honda test tracks, as well as the Yamaha and KTM tracks are all located on the same road. You cannot access the Honda...

The Suzuki and Honda test tracks, as well as the Yamaha and KTM tracks are all located on the same road. You cannot access the Honda or Suzuki tracks without a key, so yes they are private. The public is not allowed. Honda doesn't own the property, but what difference does that make?

Also, other teams have suspension dynos, and get this, telemetry available to them.

sozo wrote:

Just saying BTW no one in the world has a dyno that has the potential to travel 6 meters in 1 second with such amazing computer...

Just saying BTW no one in the world has a dyno that has the potential to travel 6 meters in 1 second with such amazing computer resolution , JGR can tell if ONE shim is out of spec or worn out... No one can build suspension as precise as JGR, period.

peelout wrote:

kidding? not likely.

fucking senile? more like it.