Has anyone else heard... Michael Leib to TLD

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Edited Date/Time 5/9/2012 5:37pm
To fill-in for injured rider (Cole Seely)?
That was a rumor I heard in the pits in Las Vegas.
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Havent heard anything but I hope its true!
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Have you heard?

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TMV 5/8/2012 6:41am
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He was supposed, after the excellent results from Italy, to keep on riding for Bike It Cosworth Yamaha for the rest of the GP season. That's what they told on Motors TV.
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I hope he stays in GP's, if he rides like last weekend all year, he might even have a shot at the title

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jeffro503 5/8/2012 8:10am
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I think his dad ( I think it was his dad who said it? )......that he was staying over in the GP's. I believe the boy has a contract over there that would be hard to break. And besides.....their season has already gotten under way and he's doing well. I would like to see the kid back over here this next season though. Maybe a few one-off races this year here if the schedule allows? That would be cool.
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dilligaf 5/8/2012 8:42am
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jeffro503 wrote:
I think his dad ( I think it was his dad who said it? )......that he was staying over in the GP's. I believe the boy...
I think his dad ( I think it was his dad who said it? )......that he was staying over in the GP's. I believe the boy has a contract over there that would be hard to break. And besides.....their season has already gotten under way and he's doing well. I would like to see the kid back over here this next season though. Maybe a few one-off races this year here if the schedule allows? That would be cool.
Has/Had no contract to stay in Europe, he has had talks with several teams that would like him to stay in Europe after his Italy results. However after 2 years of being in Europe the ups and downs he likes coming back home to a low key program, he is very vocal that he "just wants to keep racing fun". He does keep Europe open for the Dixon/Monster Yamaha team as they have been awesome to ride for and he will be doing the Mexico GP this weekend for them. That being said he made a lot of plans for outdoors and the plan from the start was to go do a few GP's to be ready for the gate to drop at Hangtown. He could still end up in Europe if the deal is good however as of today that does not seem to be the case.

All the talk about TLD and or other teams that he could ride for are funny as the politics in this industry are just stupid! He has NOT spoken to any of them and the rumor mill is a riot to hear sometimes....

He will be riding HIS own bike out of the back of the Eleven 10 box truck (they supply his motors and are hauling his bike) with a Rocket Exhaust (his fathers company) and a few other personal sponsors that have helped him along. His goal is to be fighting up in the front and show his speed to many of the doubters.
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lumpy790 5/8/2012 8:52am
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hope he stays doing the GP's and doing well..... Leib would be set to be part of team USA on a 250F at MXoN 2012!
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kardy 5/8/2012 9:33am
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lumpy790 wrote:
hope he stays doing the GP's and doing well..... Leib would be set to be part of team USA on a 250F at MXoN 2012!
Riiiiiiiiiight.....
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mccread 5/8/2012 11:21am
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Either option will be good for him!
I think the Dixon option and living in England will be far easier than the last time he raced GPs.
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1-forty-8 5/8/2012 11:26am
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I had a tweet off his goggle rep this morning saying that he's got an offer to stay over there (Europe) and that he's riding Mexico. That's as far as it goes right now I guess.
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mccread wrote:
Either option will be good for him! I think the Dixon option and living in England will be far easier than the last time he raced...
Either option will be good for him!
I think the Dixon option and living in England will be far easier than the last time he raced GPs.
LOL, ya think?
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jeffro503 wrote:
I think his dad ( I think it was his dad who said it? )......that he was staying over in the GP's. I believe the boy...
I think his dad ( I think it was his dad who said it? )......that he was staying over in the GP's. I believe the boy has a contract over there that would be hard to break. And besides.....their season has already gotten under way and he's doing well. I would like to see the kid back over here this next season though. Maybe a few one-off races this year here if the schedule allows? That would be cool.
dilligaf wrote:
Has/Had no contract to stay in Europe, he has had talks with several teams that would like him to stay in Europe after his Italy results...
Has/Had no contract to stay in Europe, he has had talks with several teams that would like him to stay in Europe after his Italy results. However after 2 years of being in Europe the ups and downs he likes coming back home to a low key program, he is very vocal that he "just wants to keep racing fun". He does keep Europe open for the Dixon/Monster Yamaha team as they have been awesome to ride for and he will be doing the Mexico GP this weekend for them. That being said he made a lot of plans for outdoors and the plan from the start was to go do a few GP's to be ready for the gate to drop at Hangtown. He could still end up in Europe if the deal is good however as of today that does not seem to be the case.

All the talk about TLD and or other teams that he could ride for are funny as the politics in this industry are just stupid! He has NOT spoken to any of them and the rumor mill is a riot to hear sometimes....

He will be riding HIS own bike out of the back of the Eleven 10 box truck (they supply his motors and are hauling his bike) with a Rocket Exhaust (his fathers company) and a few other personal sponsors that have helped him along. His goal is to be fighting up in the front and show his speed to many of the doubters.
Just like the James Stewart to Yoshimura Suzuki....

or how about this one, Tyla Rattray to factory Kawasaki...

Here's another, Ivan Tedesco to Pro Circuit Kawasaki?

Stupid industry politics, what do they know? "STOP the rumors"

How's this... Really like to see Michael Leib to TLD

or 22 MotorSports/Bel-Ray or?
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wheres his dad when we need him!!!
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ML512 5/8/2012 8:38pm
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As far as i remember (someone correct me if im wrong here) but in the GP's there is a rule regarding how many riders can ride under one team infrastructure (with it being 3 riders) Dixon's team has Osborne, Tonus, and Simpson (before anyone ask why factory KTM has so many riders, their MX1 team is the old De Carli team and MX2 is factory ktm from what i remember) If this rule is correct with Tonus and Osborne come back they wouldn't be able to use Michael correct? I might be wrong on that though... I REALLY hope Michael gets something going though! Him ,Don, Andrea and his family are such great people.
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is Nelson a done deal yet?
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Spergen 5/8/2012 8:59pm
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ML512 wrote:
As far as i remember (someone correct me if im wrong here) but in the GP's there is a rule regarding how many riders can ride...
As far as i remember (someone correct me if im wrong here) but in the GP's there is a rule regarding how many riders can ride under one team infrastructure (with it being 3 riders) Dixon's team has Osborne, Tonus, and Simpson (before anyone ask why factory KTM has so many riders, their MX1 team is the old De Carli team and MX2 is factory ktm from what i remember) If this rule is correct with Tonus and Osborne come back they wouldn't be able to use Michael correct? I might be wrong on that though... I REALLY hope Michael gets something going though! Him ,Don, Andrea and his family are such great people.
I dont know about that rule, may be true ? Osborne, Tonus & one other, forget his name on the 250s Simpson is on the 450. KTM has Big Ken, Nagal & Tony on the 450s. But yes your right Tony has his own guys. Whatever Michael does i wish him well
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sharkey 5/8/2012 9:01pm
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whos ride was lanninovich taking then
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Living in El Paso where the hell is this GP level track?
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ML512 5/8/2012 9:26pm
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ML512 wrote:
As far as i remember (someone correct me if im wrong here) but in the GP's there is a rule regarding how many riders can ride...
As far as i remember (someone correct me if im wrong here) but in the GP's there is a rule regarding how many riders can ride under one team infrastructure (with it being 3 riders) Dixon's team has Osborne, Tonus, and Simpson (before anyone ask why factory KTM has so many riders, their MX1 team is the old De Carli team and MX2 is factory ktm from what i remember) If this rule is correct with Tonus and Osborne come back they wouldn't be able to use Michael correct? I might be wrong on that though... I REALLY hope Michael gets something going though! Him ,Don, Andrea and his family are such great people.
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I dont know about that rule, may be true ? Osborne, Tonus & one other, forget his name on the 250s Simpson is on the 450...
I dont know about that rule, may be true ? Osborne, Tonus & one other, forget his name on the 250s Simpson is on the 450. KTM has Big Ken, Nagal & Tony on the 450s. But yes your right Tony has his own guys. Whatever Michael does i wish him well
Monster Energy, cosworth, (dixons team) is osborne and tonus on 250's and simpson 450s, the other 250 rider u are thinking of is christopher charlie (spell check i know i just murdered his name) is on a monster energy yamaha but under the Rinaldi tent with Frossard and Phillipearts on 450s
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Hanaa80 5/8/2012 9:34pm
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When De Coster was on DMXS earlier this year it sounded like he didn't even want to consider Osbourne to the team. And this was before Zach's injury. If Osbourne is out, it's pretty safe to say that Leib is too, unfortunately.
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Thank you all for your kind words. Michael will be racing Mexico this weekend and has an offer from Steve Dixon for the remainder of the GP's which he is considering. The Yamaha is very good as his Honda we have here ready to go for him. There has been no discussion with any other team here in the states other than what has been said where Michael would race his own bike out of the Eleven 10 box van. He will be making a decision soon and we'll let all of you know. As his father I am very proud of him and know that whatever he decides to do he will give it 100%.
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DL wrote:
Thank you all for your kind words. Michael will be racing Mexico this weekend and has an offer from Steve Dixon for the remainder of the...
Thank you all for your kind words. Michael will be racing Mexico this weekend and has an offer from Steve Dixon for the remainder of the GP's which he is considering. The Yamaha is very good as his Honda we have here ready to go for him. There has been no discussion with any other team here in the states other than what has been said where Michael would race his own bike out of the Eleven 10 box van. He will be making a decision soon and we'll let all of you know. As his father I am very proud of him and know that whatever he decides to do he will give it 100%.
was incredible ride he had in italy. made me glad i gave mx-life my 6$. Smile
TripleDigit 5/8/2012 10:00pm
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Woe thanks,I guess that sorts that out then!
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sharkey wrote:
whos ride was lanninovich taking then
Seely I thought. Hey where were u guys tonight?? there might have been 25 riders instead of 24.
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jeffro503 wrote:
I think his dad ( I think it was his dad who said it? )......that he was staying over in the GP's. I believe the boy...
I think his dad ( I think it was his dad who said it? )......that he was staying over in the GP's. I believe the boy has a contract over there that would be hard to break. And besides.....their season has already gotten under way and he's doing well. I would like to see the kid back over here this next season though. Maybe a few one-off races this year here if the schedule allows? That would be cool.
ala Zach Osbourne this year
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mccread 5/9/2012 12:19am
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DL wrote:
Thank you all for your kind words. Michael will be racing Mexico this weekend and has an offer from Steve Dixon for the remainder of the...
Thank you all for your kind words. Michael will be racing Mexico this weekend and has an offer from Steve Dixon for the remainder of the GP's which he is considering. The Yamaha is very good as his Honda we have here ready to go for him. There has been no discussion with any other team here in the states other than what has been said where Michael would race his own bike out of the Eleven 10 box van. He will be making a decision soon and we'll let all of you know. As his father I am very proud of him and know that whatever he decides to do he will give it 100%.
If he rides the GPs he will get to ride Desertmartin in Northern Ireland in the British Championship next month...that should clinch it for him Woohoo
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DL wrote:
Thank you all for your kind words. Michael will be racing Mexico this weekend and has an offer from Steve Dixon for the remainder of the...
Thank you all for your kind words. Michael will be racing Mexico this weekend and has an offer from Steve Dixon for the remainder of the GP's which he is considering. The Yamaha is very good as his Honda we have here ready to go for him. There has been no discussion with any other team here in the states other than what has been said where Michael would race his own bike out of the Eleven 10 box van. He will be making a decision soon and we'll let all of you know. As his father I am very proud of him and know that whatever he decides to do he will give it 100%.
I hope he does stay in GP's- if he's been offered a ride on steve dixons team then he's got the chance to ride for one of the best teams in the gp paddock, i think he would find it alot easier riding for a british team based in england than he did riding for an italian team!

it'd be cool to see him race some british championship rounds aswel as gp's- some awesome tracks on the calendar this year- desertmartin and hawkstone park are fantastic tracks!
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jamma10 5/9/2012 3:14am
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x2

As a few of us said last year, he will enjoy his time over here SO much more if he bases himself in the UK and of course, he'll be on a very competitive bike.

I can understand that in his mind racing in America is still his priority and it might seem as though he has a huge, possibly career defining decision to make right now. But Michael seems like a really good bloke and for what its worth he stands to gain a whole lot of British (and European) fans if he decides to take SD up on his offer, just as Zach has done since he's been over here.

The 2012 Outdoor Lites class looks set to be one of the most competitive series in years. Im not suggesting Michael can't compete, but he won't necessarily have the machinery to match his talent and could end the year frustrated. One thing is for sure, he has a really good opportunity of achieving some fantastic results in the MX2 class and this may stand him in better stead for the future.

Whatever he chooses to do I wish him all the best!
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jeffro503 wrote:
I think his dad ( I think it was his dad who said it? )......that he was staying over in the GP's. I believe the boy...
I think his dad ( I think it was his dad who said it? )......that he was staying over in the GP's. I believe the boy has a contract over there that would be hard to break. And besides.....their season has already gotten under way and he's doing well. I would like to see the kid back over here this next season though. Maybe a few one-off races this year here if the schedule allows? That would be cool.
dilligaf wrote:
Has/Had no contract to stay in Europe, he has had talks with several teams that would like him to stay in Europe after his Italy results...
Has/Had no contract to stay in Europe, he has had talks with several teams that would like him to stay in Europe after his Italy results. However after 2 years of being in Europe the ups and downs he likes coming back home to a low key program, he is very vocal that he "just wants to keep racing fun". He does keep Europe open for the Dixon/Monster Yamaha team as they have been awesome to ride for and he will be doing the Mexico GP this weekend for them. That being said he made a lot of plans for outdoors and the plan from the start was to go do a few GP's to be ready for the gate to drop at Hangtown. He could still end up in Europe if the deal is good however as of today that does not seem to be the case.

All the talk about TLD and or other teams that he could ride for are funny as the politics in this industry are just stupid! He has NOT spoken to any of them and the rumor mill is a riot to hear sometimes....

He will be riding HIS own bike out of the back of the Eleven 10 box truck (they supply his motors and are hauling his bike) with a Rocket Exhaust (his fathers company) and a few other personal sponsors that have helped him along. His goal is to be fighting up in the front and show his speed to many of the doubters.
Danster wrote:
Just like the James Stewart to Yoshimura Suzuki.... or how about this one, Tyla Rattray to factory Kawasaki... Here's another, Ivan Tedesco to Pro Circuit Kawasaki...
Just like the James Stewart to Yoshimura Suzuki....

or how about this one, Tyla Rattray to factory Kawasaki...

Here's another, Ivan Tedesco to Pro Circuit Kawasaki?

Stupid industry politics, what do they know? "STOP the rumors"

How's this... Really like to see Michael Leib to TLD

or 22 MotorSports/Bel-Ray or?
See his Dad's post above...seems like dilliaf knew what he was talking about. How's that Nike taste??? LOL

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