Josh Hansen fired from H&H?

chrisbuehler wrote:

Even Wilson and Barcia have some work to do to hang with the fast 5. You can criticize the depth of the premier class because they...

Even Wilson and Barcia have some work to do to hang with the fast 5. You can criticize the depth of the premier class because they are hurt but when all those guys are healthy you're racing for 6th, hoping for top 5. Milsaps on a Zook this year? He seemed to ride the Yamaha the best but still had his share of ejects. Seems like lately a switch to Yellow has brought on more speed, at least IMO. Be cool if Davi can find a little extra this season

swizcore wrote:

Believe it or don't but it is done.
http://www.promototalk.com/news-item/josh-hansen-released-hh

bayodome wrote:

Just ran into Josh in San Clemente, CA. He said he already has something in the works for 2013 and it would be a new team/effort...

Just ran into Josh in San Clemente, CA. He said he already has something in the works for 2013 and it would be a new team/effort (didn't specify beyond that).

bayodome wrote:

Just ran into Josh in San Clemente, CA. He said he already has something in the works for 2013 and it would be a new team/effort...

Just ran into Josh in San Clemente, CA. He said he already has something in the works for 2013 and it would be a new team/effort (didn't specify beyond that).

bayodome wrote:

Just ran into Josh in San Clemente, CA. He said he already has something in the works for 2013 and it would be a new team/effort...

Just ran into Josh in San Clemente, CA. He said he already has something in the works for 2013 and it would be a new team/effort (didn't specify beyond that).

mauidex wrote:

MOTO XXXXXXXXXX makin a comeback!!!!!!!! wooooooooohooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!

burnside wrote:

I agree, but I believe at least Wilson and Barcia are in the running.. we saw what Canard did.. I don't think they'll be 30 secs...

I agree, but I believe at least Wilson and Barcia are in the running.. we saw what Canard did.. I don't think they'll be 30 secs + back like the rest of them put it that way ! haah

Steven_Perry wrote:

So after reading all this,WAS HE FIRED OR NOT?

swizcore wrote:

Believe it or don't but it is done.
http://www.promototalk.com/news-item/josh-hansen-released-hh

Lightning78 wrote:

I'm going to take a wild guess here..... With Monster being a personal sponsor of josh's and H&H Going to Suzuki's next year, rockstar is throwing...

I'm going to take a wild guess here..... With Monster being a personal sponsor of josh's and H&H Going to Suzuki's next year, rockstar is throwing big money at Suzuki for the team millsaps is going to be on, my guess is that rockstar will want to be involved with H&H so like mentioned above, monster WANTS Josh somewhere and maybe he wasn't willing to part with monster so his conflict of interest causes him to go elsewhere like JWR, either way he'll have to race outdoors is my guess with a monster supported team, I'm assuming that H&H, be it rockstar or another conflicting drink sponsor is causing this move. I highly doubt he will leave monster and its seems pretty obvious that RC will be spearheading H&H's effort with all the hints being dropped BUT RC is a bigtime monster sponsored rider or was a monster sponsored rider AND I. heard somewhere (matthes I think) said RC was pissed that Suzuki pulled his works bike budget for James and gave the works bike to James so RC is gonna help H&H's Suzuki's effort to spite them a little ...... They should've given James ... Metcalf's bike bec he surely has had 2 HORRIBLE years on Suzuki's ..... I also heard matthes say and Watson eluded to the fact that jlaw wants to return and has been testing with rc and H&H to see if he's still got it.....lots of crazy scenarios going to play out by November, it should be very interesting and don't count jlaw out, you don't forget how to go that fast, with rc keeping him properly trained and as a riding coach he could be lethal.

haydos25 wrote:

Really? Metty's had a horrible two years on Suzuki? He won Southwick only 12 months ago, not alot of winners in the last 12 months. I'll...

Really? Metty's had a horrible two years on Suzuki? He won Southwick only 12 months ago, not alot of winners in the last 12 months. I'll agree he may not have lived up to his own expectations and this years injury isnt great but horrible is a stretch.

Its comical that you believe giving RC a works bike to do a couple of laps a week at his track in florida is a better investment than Metty running in the top 10 in both SX and MX when fit. RC can tool around on a stock bike and still rep suzuki and Monster. I highly doubt he has his nose out of joint because he doesnt get the trick showas to bounce around on for an hour a week.

I think Hanny and Grant need to swap rides. Grant with RC at H&H could be good. And Hanny indoor only with Wardy with Monster dollars to help secure Wilson.

Lightning78 wrote:

I'm going to take a wild guess here..... With Monster being a personal sponsor of josh's and H&H Going to Suzuki's next year, rockstar is throwing...

I'm going to take a wild guess here..... With Monster being a personal sponsor of josh's and H&H Going to Suzuki's next year, rockstar is throwing big money at Suzuki for the team millsaps is going to be on, my guess is that rockstar will want to be involved with H&H so like mentioned above, monster WANTS Josh somewhere and maybe he wasn't willing to part with monster so his conflict of interest causes him to go elsewhere like JWR, either way he'll have to race outdoors is my guess with a monster supported team, I'm assuming that H&H, be it rockstar or another conflicting drink sponsor is causing this move. I highly doubt he will leave monster and its seems pretty obvious that RC will be spearheading H&H's effort with all the hints being dropped BUT RC is a bigtime monster sponsored rider or was a monster sponsored rider AND I. heard somewhere (matthes I think) said RC was pissed that Suzuki pulled his works bike budget for James and gave the works bike to James so RC is gonna help H&H's Suzuki's effort to spite them a little ...... They should've given James ... Metcalf's bike bec he surely has had 2 HORRIBLE years on Suzuki's ..... I also heard matthes say and Watson eluded to the fact that jlaw wants to return and has been testing with rc and H&H to see if he's still got it.....lots of crazy scenarios going to play out by November, it should be very interesting and don't count jlaw out, you don't forget how to go that fast, with rc keeping him properly trained and as a riding coach he could be lethal.

haydos25 wrote:

Really? Metty's had a horrible two years on Suzuki? He won Southwick only 12 months ago, not alot of winners in the last 12 months. I'll...

Really? Metty's had a horrible two years on Suzuki? He won Southwick only 12 months ago, not alot of winners in the last 12 months. I'll agree he may not have lived up to his own expectations and this years injury isnt great but horrible is a stretch.

Its comical that you believe giving RC a works bike to do a couple of laps a week at his track in florida is a better investment than Metty running in the top 10 in both SX and MX when fit. RC can tool around on a stock bike and still rep suzuki and Monster. I highly doubt he has his nose out of joint because he doesnt get the trick showas to bounce around on for an hour a week.

I think Hanny and Grant need to swap rides. Grant with RC at H&H could be good. And Hanny indoor only with Wardy with Monster dollars to help secure Wilson.

Lightning78 wrote:

The Metty thing was my opinion there is a golden saying in moto "youre only as good as your last race" and this entire year ESPECIALLY...

The Metty thing was my opinion there is a golden saying in moto "youre only as good as your last race" and this entire year ESPECIALLY sx has been an awful year for him. The RC issue I heard on the pulp show, its there, go back and listen. I didn't make it up its just what I heard..... Whatever happened with josh and H&H will come out in the wash and according to bayodome it looks like he will land on his feet BUT I am ALWAYS leary of "NEW" teams popping up as we constantly hear about them folding or not paying their riders...its an age old tale. So I wish Hanny the best and hope it all works out for him

haydos25 wrote:

How good was Hanny's last race? or Bubbas? or Reeds? or RV's? Theres probly 100 riders in the pro ranks that would like an awful year...

How good was Hanny's last race? or Bubbas? or Reeds? or RV's?

Theres probly 100 riders in the pro ranks that would like an awful year like Metty had this year. Was it up to his ability? maybe not. But there was only 1 rider in the entire supercross class that rode to his potential consistently and even he didnt finish the season, so Metty definitely isn't riding solo here.

I'm not gonna fall into the trap of believing everything i hear on pulp like some people, sometimes that show has as much rumor mongering as this place. But if it is true that he had his knickers in a twist then i still stand behind my argument that he was out of line and if there is budget for two factory Suzuki's they should go to two current racers, not one racer and one retired vet (albeit a very fast one) which is what the GOAT is now.

Banger wrote:

Just a speculation. Is it possible that Hansen could ride a 450 for the Pro Circuit team? I mean they were a good fit and since...

Just a speculation. Is it possible that Hansen could ride a 450 for the Pro Circuit team? I mean they were a good fit and since Tickle is having a good season on the big PC bike maybe Mitch is thinking about having a bike in the supercross class?

leakypipe23 wrote:

"Never sell out" unless you date a chick to be on a reality TV show I guess? Josh seems like a good enough kid, but continues...

"Never sell out" unless you date a chick to be on a reality TV show I guess?

Josh seems like a good enough kid, but continues to show poor judgement. Maybe Carey was tired of having to cover for him? Deegan was able to take the image he wanted to portray and be successful with it. Can Josh do the same?