Jeffrey Herlings

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6/11/2012 5:52am
This is a video of the track.

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6/11/2012 6:13am
Cheers guys Smile

Looking forward to seeing how the GP goes.
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6/11/2012 6:49am
Vanilla wrote:
This is a video of the track. [embed] https://youtu.be/QgHTyKGkZPM [/embed]
This is a video of the track.

Looks kind of like Freestone or Zaca Station (without the hills).

I don't get the people who say the World MX tracks are a completely different style. They look pretty similar to AMA tracks (from what I've seen), with the exception of the more gnarled sand tracks in Europe.

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6/11/2012 7:28am Edited Date/Time 6/11/2012 8:00am
I thought it looked a bit like Freestone too, I almost commented on it.

In general I would say American tracks tend to sprawl over a larger area, which allows for lots of long straights and sweeping corners. With a few exceptions (and Bastogne may be one of them as its new addition) European circuits are more often than not packed into tighter locations meaning the tracks twist and turn a bit more. They also vary quite considerably in terrain and soil.

Take Saint Jean d'Angely for example and compare its layout and its track surface to any AMA track. Its more compact than any AMA track and you won't find shale or stones on many AMA tracks either. Likewise Leirop or Lommel, there are no sand tracks quite like that on the Lucas Oil schedule.

The two GP tracks that I've always felt resembled an AMA outdoor circuit are Matterly Basin here in the UK which could be High Point or Steel City, and Kegums in Latvia which reminds me of Southwick.
6/11/2012 7:41am
If that's true about Villopoto being at the GP, then it's pretty damn awesome news! Hopefully Paul can get him in the commentary booth at some point.
6/11/2012 7:45am
Hard to tell what the track will be like from that vid alone. Looks fairly hard packed though and quite fast.
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If that's true about Villopoto being at the GP, then it's pretty damn awesome news! Hopefully Paul can get him in the commentary booth at some...
If that's true about Villopoto being at the GP, then it's pretty damn awesome news! Hopefully Paul can get him in the commentary booth at some point.
Thats what Moto reported last week anyway... we'll see I guess.

article here
6/11/2012 7:53am
be good to hear what he says about his recovery too - I read somewhere he is thinking of swinging a leg over before the end of the Nationals....
6/11/2012 7:55am
jamma10 wrote:
I thought it looked a bit like Freestone too, I almost commented on it. In general I would say American tracks tend to sprawl over a...
I thought it looked a bit like Freestone too, I almost commented on it.

In general I would say American tracks tend to sprawl over a larger area, which allows for lots of long straights and sweeping corners. With a few exceptions (and Bastogne may be one of them as its new addition) European circuits are more often than not packed into tighter locations meaning the tracks twist and turn a bit more. They also vary quite considerably in terrain and soil.

Take Saint Jean d'Angely for example and compare its layout and its track surface to any AMA track. Its more compact than any AMA track and you won't find shale or stones on many AMA tracks either. Likewise Leirop or Lommel, there are no sand tracks quite like that on the Lucas Oil schedule.

The two GP tracks that I've always felt resembled an AMA outdoor circuit are Matterly Basin here in the UK which could be High Point or Steel City, and Kegums in Latvia which reminds me of Southwick.
Agueda has always reminded me of Budds Creek. Similiar set up in a basin with the track built up all around it. Just scaled down a little.
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6/11/2012 8:07am Edited Date/Time 6/11/2012 8:08am
be good to hear what he says about his recovery too - I read somewhere he is thinking of swinging a leg over before the end...
be good to hear what he says about his recovery too - I read somewhere he is thinking of swinging a leg over before the end of the Nationals....
Hey Jamie, I think it is funny after all this time that I can control your life to the degree you feel you need to quote me, at that time I was string the pot but your boys over here are proving it true, they were expected to dominate in outdoors but can't get a win.

Now I think Herlings should head over here so we can see another "world champ" or Europe's best bite the dust. LOL.
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6/11/2012 8:41am Edited Date/Time 6/11/2012 8:42am
Hey Jamie, I think it is funny after all this time that I can control your life to the degree you feel you need to quote...
Hey Jamie, I think it is funny after all this time that I can control your life to the degree you feel you need to quote me, at that time I was string the pot but your boys over here are proving it true, they were expected to dominate in outdoors but can't get a win.

Now I think Herlings should head over here so we can see another "world champ" or Europe's best bite the dust. LOL.
Haven't you quoted just about every one of the Euro Brigade over the past year?
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6/11/2012 8:49am
jamma10 wrote:
I thought it looked a bit like Freestone too, I almost commented on it. In general I would say American tracks tend to sprawl over a...
I thought it looked a bit like Freestone too, I almost commented on it.

In general I would say American tracks tend to sprawl over a larger area, which allows for lots of long straights and sweeping corners. With a few exceptions (and Bastogne may be one of them as its new addition) European circuits are more often than not packed into tighter locations meaning the tracks twist and turn a bit more. They also vary quite considerably in terrain and soil.

Take Saint Jean d'Angely for example and compare its layout and its track surface to any AMA track. Its more compact than any AMA track and you won't find shale or stones on many AMA tracks either. Likewise Leirop or Lommel, there are no sand tracks quite like that on the Lucas Oil schedule.

The two GP tracks that I've always felt resembled an AMA outdoor circuit are Matterly Basin here in the UK which could be High Point or Steel City, and Kegums in Latvia which reminds me of Southwick.
Uddevalla also looks like an AMA track; long, pretty loamy soil, good jumps as well, hoping to make it up there for the race before heading to the states on the 2nd.
6/11/2012 8:52am
be good to hear what he says about his recovery too - I read somewhere he is thinking of swinging a leg over before the end...
be good to hear what he says about his recovery too - I read somewhere he is thinking of swinging a leg over before the end of the Nationals....
Hey Jamie, I think it is funny after all this time that I can control your life to the degree you feel you need to quote...
Hey Jamie, I think it is funny after all this time that I can control your life to the degree you feel you need to quote me, at that time I was string the pot but your boys over here are proving it true, they were expected to dominate in outdoors but can't get a win.

Now I think Herlings should head over here so we can see another "world champ" or Europe's best bite the dust. LOL.
I just love ya Carlos that's all, and I enjoy reading the signature every time I post - it certainly brightens up my day.
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6/11/2012 8:55am Edited Date/Time 6/11/2012 8:56am
be good to hear what he says about his recovery too - I read somewhere he is thinking of swinging a leg over before the end...
be good to hear what he says about his recovery too - I read somewhere he is thinking of swinging a leg over before the end of the Nationals....
Hey Jamie, I think it is funny after all this time that I can control your life to the degree you feel you need to quote...
Hey Jamie, I think it is funny after all this time that I can control your life to the degree you feel you need to quote me, at that time I was string the pot but your boys over here are proving it true, they were expected to dominate in outdoors but can't get a win.

Now I think Herlings should head over here so we can see another "world champ" or Europe's best bite the dust. LOL.
I just love ya Carlos that's all, and I enjoy reading the signature every time I post - it certainly brightens up my day.
I find the truth tends to do that. It brightens my day too. You need to post more often.
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6/11/2012 9:03am
be good to hear what he says about his recovery too - I read somewhere he is thinking of swinging a leg over before the end...
be good to hear what he says about his recovery too - I read somewhere he is thinking of swinging a leg over before the end of the Nationals....
Hey Jamie, I think it is funny after all this time that I can control your life to the degree you feel you need to quote...
Hey Jamie, I think it is funny after all this time that I can control your life to the degree you feel you need to quote me, at that time I was string the pot but your boys over here are proving it true, they were expected to dominate in outdoors but can't get a win.

Now I think Herlings should head over here so we can see another "world champ" or Europe's best bite the dust. LOL.
I just love ya Carlos that's all, and I enjoy reading the signature every time I post - it certainly brightens up my day.
FWIW, I like both of you!

Most of the posts on here are garbage and "USA vs. The World" is just silly nationalism on both sides, but at least you guys make it an interesting read. Keep on fighting the good fight!
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6/11/2012 9:04am
dirtnasty wrote:
Uddevalla also looks like an AMA track; long, pretty loamy soil, good jumps as well, hoping to make it up there for the race before heading...
Uddevalla also looks like an AMA track; long, pretty loamy soil, good jumps as well, hoping to make it up there for the race before heading to the states on the 2nd.
Not even a little bit.
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6/11/2012 9:30am
dirtnasty wrote:
Uddevalla also looks like an AMA track; long, pretty loamy soil, good jumps as well, hoping to make it up there for the race before heading...
Uddevalla also looks like an AMA track; long, pretty loamy soil, good jumps as well, hoping to make it up there for the race before heading to the states on the 2nd.
mxRob wrote:
Not even a little bit.
x2 Soil is weird there, really slippery.
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6/11/2012 9:36am
LMFAO! Looks like Herlings had my average weekend when I was still drinking.Woohoo Cool
6/11/2012 9:44am
kongols wrote:
LMFAO! Looks like Herlings had my average weekend when I was still drinking.Woohoo Cool
Latvians drink motor oil and eat lumber and babies I thought?
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6/11/2012 9:50am
kongols wrote:
LMFAO! Looks like Herlings had my average weekend when I was still drinking.Woohoo Cool
Latvians drink motor oil and eat lumber and babies I thought?
Why do you have dead people in your avatar?
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6/11/2012 9:53am
kongols wrote:
LMFAO! Looks like Herlings had my average weekend when I was still drinking.Woohoo Cool
Latvians drink motor oil and eat lumber and babies I thought?
kongols wrote:
Why do you have dead people in your avatar?
Symbolism???
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Latvians drink motor oil and eat lumber and babies I thought?
kongols wrote:
Why do you have dead people in your avatar?
slipdog wrote:
Symbolism???
Does that mean two strokes are dead also?
6/11/2012 10:01am
Latvians drink motor oil and eat lumber and babies I thought?
kongols wrote:
Why do you have dead people in your avatar?
slipdog wrote:
Symbolism???
ironic, considering what's in your avatar. Sweet bike.
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6/11/2012 10:02am
kongols wrote:
Why do you have dead people in your avatar?
slipdog wrote:
Symbolism???
ironic, considering what's in your avatar. Sweet bike.
That`s his bike from his GoPro.
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6/11/2012 10:16am
Hey Jamie, I think it is funny after all this time that I can control your life to the degree you feel you need to quote...
Hey Jamie, I think it is funny after all this time that I can control your life to the degree you feel you need to quote me, at that time I was string the pot but your boys over here are proving it true, they were expected to dominate in outdoors but can't get a win.

Now I think Herlings should head over here so we can see another "world champ" or Europe's best bite the dust. LOL.
I just love ya Carlos that's all, and I enjoy reading the signature every time I post - it certainly brightens up my day.
slipdog wrote:
FWIW, I like both of you! Most of the posts on here are garbage and "USA vs. The World" is just silly nationalism on both sides...
FWIW, I like both of you!

Most of the posts on here are garbage and "USA vs. The World" is just silly nationalism on both sides, but at least you guys make it an interesting read. Keep on fighting the good fight!
I have to admit, some of my work days would be much more boring without the Euros to spice things up.
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6/11/2012 10:19am
kongols wrote:
Does that mean two strokes are dead also?
They're only dead to people/companies with closed minds... I love me some 2-smoke!
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6/11/2012 10:22am
ironic, considering what's in your avatar. Sweet bike.
I've got a pretty sweet make over going on with that bike right now. I'll be posting up some pictures when its finished.
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6/11/2012 10:23am
I just love ya Carlos that's all, and I enjoy reading the signature every time I post - it certainly brightens up my day.
slipdog wrote:
FWIW, I like both of you! Most of the posts on here are garbage and "USA vs. The World" is just silly nationalism on both sides...
FWIW, I like both of you!

Most of the posts on here are garbage and "USA vs. The World" is just silly nationalism on both sides, but at least you guys make it an interesting read. Keep on fighting the good fight!
I have to admit, some of my work days would be much more boring without the Euros to spice things up.
Your "work" days are spent on Vital???? So the superior american productivity your referred to recently excludes your contribution?
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6/11/2012 10:26am
From KTM...


KTM Sanctions Factory Rider Jeffrey Herlings Over Behavioral Issues

KTM Motorsports Department has announced that they intend to sanction MX2 factory rider Jeffrey Herlings over certain behavioral issues that occurred during the past two MX2 GP race weekends.

Head of KTM Motorsports Pit Beirer made the announcement on Monday and said the Dutch teenager would receive a fine and a warning!

“While Jeffrey’s behavior was unacceptable we do understand that he was under pressure at the time and we hope that this will be a valuable lesson for him and will help him in his future as a factory rider.” Beirer added that the company felt the sanctions were necessary to send a strong signal to the KTM rider, but also to show respect towards the team’s well-respected competitors in the championship.

Herlings also said he was sorry and that he recognized that the incidents had shown him in a bad light. “I realize that my behavior was out of line and I accept the sanctions,” he said. “I have to remember that I’m a role model for aspiring young riders and I should to behave in a way that they respect me as a person as well as an athlete. Because of this I have asked KTM to donate the money from my fine to an appropriate children’s charity.”

Herlings, who currently leads the MX2 championship, said he would try to deal with any further incidents by being less headstrong and emotional. He said in future he would do his best to behave in way that reflects his position as factory rider in one of the sport’s most recognized professional teams.

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