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jasonv43 wrote:

I never bought into Mookie Fever but how will he do outdoors?

tbanks wrote:

Wilson and Poto

*Solid pick of the year is going to be Rattray....Stamp it!

jasonv43 wrote:

Will the KTM be better suited for Outdoors? Will Stewart be on the new Husaberg? Will Townley keep it upright for the whole series? Will Baggett...

Will the KTM be better suited for Outdoors?

Will Stewart be on the new Husaberg?

Will Townley keep it upright for the whole series?

Will Baggett and KROC take it to Bam Bam?

Will Wilson & Durham be in the mix?

Will Short be on JGR?

TDeath21 wrote:

For the 250 class, a lot of people seem to forget Musquin, and I have no idea why. I think it'll be the Wilson/Musquin/Roczen show. Barcia...

For the 250 class, a lot of people seem to forget Musquin, and I have no idea why. I think it'll be the Wilson/Musquin/Roczen show. Barcia, Baggett, Bogle, and Tomac will sprinkle in wins too, but for 24 motos, it'll be those three separating themselves.

On the 450 I think Dungey will give Villopoto all he can handle, but Villopoto still separates himself at about round 9 and secures his fourth consecutive championship. I won't bet against a guy who has yet to lose an outdoor championship.

Then Dungey and Villopoto will go to the MXoN and dominate, but Baggett/Tomac/Barcia will have two awful motos and cause the US team to get 2nd.

Just my opinion/prediction of course.

TDeath21 wrote:

For the 250 class, a lot of people seem to forget Musquin, and I have no idea why. I think it'll be the Wilson/Musquin/Roczen show. Barcia...

For the 250 class, a lot of people seem to forget Musquin, and I have no idea why. I think it'll be the Wilson/Musquin/Roczen show. Barcia, Baggett, Bogle, and Tomac will sprinkle in wins too, but for 24 motos, it'll be those three separating themselves.

On the 450 I think Dungey will give Villopoto all he can handle, but Villopoto still separates himself at about round 9 and secures his fourth consecutive championship. I won't bet against a guy who has yet to lose an outdoor championship.

Then Dungey and Villopoto will go to the MXoN and dominate, but Baggett/Tomac/Barcia will have two awful motos and cause the US team to get 2nd.

Just my opinion/prediction of course.

Spergen wrote:

I didnt even bother watching the 450sx just 250's this week. I see the SX series as foreplay for the real racing X2 Your right there...

I didnt even bother watching the 450sx just 250's this week. I see the SX series as foreplay for the real racing

X2 Your right there MM is super smooth outdoors, no idea who will prevail but do know im going to enjoy finding out

Just hoping RD is on the same speed as RV or its going to be one boring 450 season. Definitely 250AMA & 450GP's are going to be the exciting ones to watch.

Ha ha have some faith you will win like you always do lol but not sure on the domination !

TDeath21 wrote:

Agreed there. I think the 250 class over here will be a little more exciting than your 450 class, but both will be lots of fun...

Agreed there. I think the 250 class over here will be a little more exciting than your 450 class, but both will be lots of fun to watch for sure. As far as the MXoN, I'll obviously pull hard for the US, but our 250 rider scares me, especially at the sandiest track in the world. This year will be our highest chance of losing since our C team of 09 for sure.

Spergen wrote:

That could very well be the case if no one can challenge TC we shall see who has done there homework next week on a hardpack...

That could very well be the case if no one can challenge TC we shall see who has done there homework next week on a hardpack track. To be fair I have always enjoyed the smaller classes for MX racing, especially when your track side and you see them wring every last BHP out of 125s & 250f's. Lots more excitement than feathering the throttle on a 500 or 450.

Well i thought last year you really had some luck on your side with France imploding. But felt real sorry for Baggett, I would go with him again as he knows what to expect and an awesome rider on his day. Or Even Osborne ! I know he is not that well known back home but have watched him in deep sand lots, The track where he injured himself is only 15min drive for me

tbanks wrote:

Wilson and Poto

*Solid pick of the year is going to be Rattray....Stamp it!

TDeath21 wrote:

For the 250 class, a lot of people seem to forget Musquin, and I have no idea why. I think it'll be the Wilson/Musquin/Roczen show. Barcia...

For the 250 class, a lot of people seem to forget Musquin, and I have no idea why. I think it'll be the Wilson/Musquin/Roczen show. Barcia, Baggett, Bogle, and Tomac will sprinkle in wins too, but for 24 motos, it'll be those three separating themselves.

On the 450 I think Dungey will give Villopoto all he can handle, but Villopoto still separates himself at about round 9 and secures his fourth consecutive championship. I won't bet against a guy who has yet to lose an outdoor championship.

Then Dungey and Villopoto will go to the MXoN and dominate, but Baggett/Tomac/Barcia will have two awful motos and cause the US team to get 2nd.

Just my opinion/prediction of course.

NoGo wrote:

i really doubt baggetts going to just "sprinkle in wins" him and wilson were the ones trading motos all summer. and baggett many times running down...

i really doubt baggetts going to just "sprinkle in wins" him and wilson were the ones trading motos all summer. and baggett many times running down the front runners from pretty far back. and rattray "springkling in wins". roczen and musquin are pretty big question for you to be touting them as part of the main title show. PC is just as strong if not strong with durham now. i see bogle as geicos best chance at success over the summer.

TDeath21 wrote:

Baggett needs consistency. He has yet to prove to me he has it for any championship. The field is deeper this year so I don't see...

Baggett needs consistency. He has yet to prove to me he has it for any championship. The field is deeper this year so I don't see Baggett running everyone down again. He needs starts, something he struggled with last year.

Roczen and Musquin a question mark? Musquin is a two time GP champion, did pretty good at Hangtown (after a first turn crash in 1 moto), and pretty good at the last few races of the year. Remember he had two serious injuries last year, one of which was Barcia's fault, not his. Roczen dominated the GPs last year and was the top 250 guy at the MXoN. I don't see them as being a question at all. They'll both be right towards the front all year. Durham will be up there too. He might get a win. He was awesome last year on the Eleven 10 Mods team.

Like I said, a lot of guys will get wins, but as far as wins and being in the championship hunt all year, I think Musquin, Wilson, and Roczen will separate themselves towards the end of the series.

NoGo wrote:

i dont think a start is nearly as important outdoors as it is indoors. last year was baggetts first full outdoor season. and the field isn't...

i dont think a start is nearly as important outdoors as it is indoors. last year was baggetts first full outdoor season. and the field isn't much deeper than it was last year. there are only 2 additions(bogle,roczen).and other slight changes like durham on PC and tickle in the 450 class.musquin and roczens gp title are proof of speed but that doesnt make them sure wins or even contenders for the title.even when musquin was racing last year i remember good results (2 podiums) but i dont think he has baggett or wilson matched on speed.

his last 2 races he got 3rd and hes more consistent than tomac who i think is faster than him. only time will tell and hopefully hes healthy all summer so we can find out where he truely stands.

TDeath21 wrote:

For the 250 class, a lot of people seem to forget Musquin, and I have no idea why. I think it'll be the Wilson/Musquin/Roczen show. Barcia...

For the 250 class, a lot of people seem to forget Musquin, and I have no idea why. I think it'll be the Wilson/Musquin/Roczen show. Barcia, Baggett, Bogle, and Tomac will sprinkle in wins too, but for 24 motos, it'll be those three separating themselves.

On the 450 I think Dungey will give Villopoto all he can handle, but Villopoto still separates himself at about round 9 and secures his fourth consecutive championship. I won't bet against a guy who has yet to lose an outdoor championship.

Then Dungey and Villopoto will go to the MXoN and dominate, but Baggett/Tomac/Barcia will have two awful motos and cause the US team to get 2nd.

Just my opinion/prediction of course.

2strokerider wrote:

I'd agree about musquin being a contender- musquin and roczen are both ex world champs (well, kens the current champ) so they know how to win...

I'd agree about musquin being a contender- musquin and roczen are both ex world champs (well, kens the current champ) so they know how to win titles and will both be fast and consistent- wilson the same, he's champ and knows how to win titles. I'd add rattray to that group too- he will be up there all year, and very consistent.
Baggett will be fast but has yet to prove himself to be consistent- i think he will win a couple of races. I dont think barcia will contend for the title.

I think RD will be alot closer to RV than he was in supercross, alot of people forget just how good dungey is outdoors- it will be close betwween those two. As for the rest of them- cant see anybody else in that group being in championship contention. Hopefully grant will be able to rediscover old form, he's got the talent but its a while since he's mixed it up with those boys at the front. Stewart wont turn up (again)

There is absolutely no way RD and RV will dominate at the MXDN!! I hope one of them can make a race of it with herlings, but i dont think anyone will be able to get near jeffrey round there! Having said that, USA will still most likely win as they have the strongest team collectively. Osborne would be a great pick for the 250 ride