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Why is it that pro riders are allowed to ride the +30 B/C class? I am just curious because its pretty crappy you might as well just take the C out of there because its just another A/fast B class. I not talking about one that snuck in either. I'm talking about someone that won the area MX sports was notified about it and he was allowed to run the regional and got in. Its also a guy that held an AMA pro number for several years. I'd just like to know how that is keeping it fair for the people that actually belong in the class. You'd think at 30 guys would be done trophy hunting.
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I am sure the process will weed out all the baggers in that class. there were a few dq'd up here and more to come.
a new rule needs to be in place. If you are caught dropping a level of classification, you lose your ama card for a period of time.... or something like that.
with contingency at regionals. a rider goes and finishes well, then after the results are sent off, and he gets contingency, then he get's dq'd. (if that happens that way) then it would be a "profitable" dq.
A protest doesn't prohibit the rider from competing. If found to be not with in the rules, he will be DQ'd.
If you don't want to name names, it must not be that important.
They say it very specifically at the riders meeting for every one of these events....I know because I am the one that said it in New Hampshire.
Whats next letting Jeff Stanton or Emig drop down?
I haven't been to LL since '92 in the Pro classes. I haven't lined up to race a real race since '08.
I still would never consider racing in anything but Pro or Vet Pro classes. Once a Pro always a Pro!
Tim Ferry
Clark Stiles
Ronnie Renner
Scott Sheak.
I am not sure if Ricky is doing the 25+ class.
45+ has a 2 time world champion also, Trampas Parker.
My buddy Jaime Adams will be in the 40 and 45 plus classes. He is on here also as vet34motoxer. Like I said, should be some great racing.
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+30 is B/C only. Anyone that has raced A or professionally will never be allowed to ride that class.
All that has to happen is his name is sent to MX Sports. I would be amazed if he was "allowed" to drop down and race that class.
Happens every year at this time. I understand wanting to compete at LL's, but it gets a bit ridiculos at times..
It just doesn't seem right for the list of riders in the 35+ class ehr400 mentioned to be racing with B and C riders. I know if I was a B class rider I wouldn't spend the time and money to go all the way there and have to race aginst former AMA Pro class winners.
Carmichael, Ferry, Sheak and Parker... ouch!
The level of competition is way to high. That's why it's called Am National Championship.
That's also why so many people attempt to sandbag their way into the wrong classes there.
DC@mxsports.com
The other side of this is the idea of Vet riders objecting to lining up against RC, Ferry, Sheak etc.................. how many of these guys would truely be competitive for a top finish if none of these big name riders were there ??? My guess is not many.
Why not enjoy the experience and have fun lining up next to guys that were(still are) our racing heros ?? There are VERY few guys that can truely compete for a top spot at LL....so go live it up at the race, have fun and take in all that LL has to offer. Be part of the event and stop worrying about 11th place vs 14th place. What other event are most of us mortals going to race in and line up with some big names ??
Be thankful that these guys still want to race........how cool is it that they still have the fire ?? If they are the correct age for the class they should line up.
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