Trey Canard future

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With that big win from Barcia and a huge performance by Tomac, do you think 2013 will be the last chance for Trey Canard?

I don't think Honda will let Tomac go to another team when he will be in the premier class, and after some several seasons, I do think Factory Honda Team has a brighter future with those two raising stars.

Another question that appears in my mind is, in case Canard can not set a good season, could end up in TwoTwo Motorsports? Maybe a Geico Honda 450 second rider or a substitute on an eventual K-Dub retirement?
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TDeath21 10/22/2012 9:36am
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I wish him the very best. He's a great person and rider. I think he just signed a two year deal, so I'm hoping he can get through two complete seasons and get a championship. I don't think it's his last chance because everyone knows what he's capable of. Remember Villopoto had no championships and a lot of injuries his first two 450 seasons also.
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yzweldon 10/22/2012 9:45am
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I thought for sure he would race the MEC,, is he still not recovered from injury? or just not worth getting hurt again?
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Xeno 10/22/2012 9:46am
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I think Trey's contract runs through 2014, so no- 2013 will not be his "last chance".
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OriolMassot 10/22/2012 9:55am
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When's Tomac going to race 450's? 2014? Will Factory Honda run a three guys team?

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Xeno 10/22/2012 10:08am
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I predict there will be a significant bidding war for Tomac sometime between May and July 2013. Honda will have the opportunity to retain his services.
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Coyote 10/22/2012 10:51am
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yzweldon wrote:
I thought for sure he would race the MEC,, is he still not recovered from injury? or just not worth getting hurt again?
he just spanked the boys in Texas last weekend and thought for sure he'd be at MEC, can only guess he isn't quite ready yet!!
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davistld01 10/22/2012 10:58am
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Trey will be fine. He's taking his time getting things back up to snuff...and I'm sure figured that if he wasn't 100% for the MEC then why risk being out for the 2013 season too. I don't see him as a 2013 champion...but he'll definately win some motos.
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So after 1 race you want to give Barcia the SX title and put Canard out to pasture? Canard probably hasn't started riding SX yet. That is my guess. I don't think he has been back on a bike that long. These guys usually start out riding MX for a while after being out with injury before getting back on a SX track. My guess is Canard will be back to his winning ways early in '13. Let's get 6 races in to SX 2013 and then see where Barcia and Canard are...
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WhipMeister 10/22/2012 11:12am
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Why am I not surprised by the question. Trey's fine and he's a good salesman.

People have been trying to retire KW for what? 15 years?
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holeshot100 10/22/2012 11:27am
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Trey's fine and looked awesome this weekend!

Yes those whoops are 3 feet tall he is skimming!



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holeshot100 10/22/2012 11:35am
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Top Jimmy was having a little fun also.



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Braaap14 10/22/2012 11:48am
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Treys bike always looks like its set up really well, shows so much balance and composure
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fader418 10/22/2012 1:29pm
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Trey will be fine. After he wins the SX title next year he will sign for another few years. And Tomac will replace Chad when he retires at the end of 2013....
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pmcc 10/22/2012 1:52pm
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I notice he is still riding the '12. I guess he wants to be up to speed on a bike he knows before testing the 13?
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holeshot100 10/22/2012 2:00pm
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pmcc wrote:
I notice he is still riding the '12. I guess he wants to be up to speed on a bike he knows before testing the 13?
California testing coming up very soon. Get all of his new settings right on the 13, and the new stuff will be sent back home. By the looks of the finishes by Honda at the Monster Cup they certainly are already getting them dialed in.
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pmcc 10/22/2012 2:08pm
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California testing coming up very soon. Get all of his new settings right on the 13, and the new stuff will be sent back home. By...
California testing coming up very soon. Get all of his new settings right on the 13, and the new stuff will be sent back home. By the looks of the finishes by Honda at the Monster Cup they certainly are already getting them dialed in.
Good stuff! Cant wait to see Trey back, hopefully there will be a few videos of him when he is testing the '13 :D
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BobbyM 10/22/2012 2:15pm
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WhipMeister wrote:
Why am I not surprised by the question. Trey's fine and he's a good salesman. People have been trying to retire KW for what? 15 years...
Why am I not surprised by the question. Trey's fine and he's a good salesman.

People have been trying to retire KW for what? 15 years?
whether yer from Oklahoma or you just left a leg there...yer tough as nails and you sho aint no quitter. Smile
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JB 19 10/22/2012 2:47pm
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I wouldn't bet against a healthy Trey Canard......no matter who is on the gate. .....and he still has the coolest style in the sport.

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I thought Albertson just broke his leg at des nations?
No broken bones for Top Jimmy just really beat up from it
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From the outset, Trey's surgeon said ride in 6 months, race in 12 months. He has had goals that be has met at each doctor's appointment, so he is right on schedule. We all thought Swan would just be a good race to get his boots a little wet. As I have said, I don't know where he'll stack up at first, but he is mentally and physically very strong.
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observer 10/22/2012 6:29pm
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Thanks for getting us all lined out "mom"....
Prayin for that young man! ;-)
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OriolMassot 10/22/2012 7:03pm
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BigMX wrote:
So after 1 race you want to give Barcia the SX title and put Canard out to pasture? Canard probably hasn't started riding SX yet. That...
So after 1 race you want to give Barcia the SX title and put Canard out to pasture? Canard probably hasn't started riding SX yet. That is my guess. I don't think he has been back on a bike that long. These guys usually start out riding MX for a while after being out with injury before getting back on a SX track. My guess is Canard will be back to his winning ways early in '13. Let's get 6 races in to SX 2013 and then see where Barcia and Canard are...
As always, there is someone who understands just the opposite.

I'm not putting Canard outside a Factory Honda rig, neither Barcia on top of the 450 class. I'm just saying that Barcia had an impressive ride as well as Tomac did. With those two young guys under the same umbrella, Honda has a good future (both won lites SX titles this season).

So I'm just wondering what they will do next year with Eli. I do like Trey A LOT, in fact he is one of my favourite riders so I wish him the best. And the best would be an impressive 2013 season, giving him momentum and letting him forget the last injuries he had.

So, with that scenario, what Honda would do? Three fantastic racers racing 450's in the factory squad? One of them in two two? One of them along K-Dub?

Honestly, I do not think Honda will let go Tomac neither Canard. That's it!
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D702 10/22/2012 8:16pm
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Trey, has the heart, skill, and work ethic of a champion. It is only a matter of time until it all comes together for him. You would be foolish to bet against him.
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holeshot100 10/23/2012 8:24am
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D702 wrote:
Trey, has the heart, skill, and work ethic of a champion. It is only a matter of time until it all comes together for him. You...
Trey, has the heart, skill, and work ethic of a champion. It is only a matter of time until it all comes together for him. You would be foolish to bet against him.
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