Biggest surprise in 2013 season

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Edited Date/Time 12/8/2012 12:01pm
Now that most all of the pieces have fallen into place for the 2013 silly season, who do you all think will be the biggest surprise / stand out rider in each of the 250 and 450 classes?

Silly season update at racer x

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KlootZak 12/6/2012 9:03am
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Does Barcia counts as a surprise in the 450s? He already showed his cards in the MEC ... I'm hoping Canard will get back to his usual speed / comfort level.

I don't think there will be much surprise in the 250s. Tomac, Wilson, Roczen, Baggett and Musquin to take it all ...
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clungey 12/6/2012 9:04am
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Weimer*
You heard it here first.
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kongols 12/6/2012 9:08am
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Justin Hill and Justin Barcia.
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jhansen510 12/6/2012 9:12am
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I agree about Weimer. The dude has skills to pay the bills. He is a hard worker, and very down to earth. He knows when to go hard, and when to hold up. Hoping for big things from him this year!

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Sully22 12/6/2012 9:13am
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Im liking davalos on the 250 and tickle on the 450. Barcia will be boss on the 450 as well....
Jamie_Munro 12/6/2012 9:14am
12/6/2012 9:14am
1: Grant and Brayton !

2: Josh Hill to get some good "surprise" results

3: Stewart being consistent will be the biggest surprise to many out there
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Boarddesign 12/6/2012 9:22am
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Whoops_Blitzer 12/6/2012 10:11am
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Biggest surprises. Hmm. Probably Bogle or Durham or Musquin or that "real 338" kid whose name I can't remember. And Baggett. No, not Baggett. His starts suck.

I've been waiting for Stewart to surprise people with his consistency for two years now, so at this point even I would be surprised if he suddenly brings it. And also weeping tears of joy.

No one should be surprised if Barcia does well.* If he routinely misses the podium this season while being beaten by Dungey, then you can be surprised. (But the surprise might be better focused in Dungey's direction.)

*although a win at A1 would do the trick
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robkinuk 12/6/2012 10:12am
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Biggest Surprise in 2013?
Team Germany retain the Chamberlain MXDN trophy in front of 60,000 home fans!
queen of spodes 12/6/2012 10:40am
12/6/2012 10:40am
Stewart being consistent will be the biggest surprise to many out there

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Jamie_Munro 12/6/2012 10:43am
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robkinuk wrote:
Biggest Surprise in 2013?
Team Germany retain the Chamberlain MXDN trophy in front of 60,000 home fans!
imagine that !!!

with nagl and kenny on form, ya never know.
vanillaice782 12/6/2012 12:11pm
12/6/2012 12:11pm
Hopefully David Bailey will be back in the announcer's booth.
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tbanks 12/6/2012 12:37pm
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The biggest surprise will be if Stewart is consistent.

My surprise pick is Josh Grant or Broc Tickle finishing in the top 7 or knocking on the top 5 door at the end of the season.

Unfortunately Tomac is going to destroy the 250 class. Zach Osborne is my surprise pick for a title as well.
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Highsider 12/6/2012 12:38pm
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jhansen510 wrote:
I agree about Weimer. The dude has skills to pay the bills. He is a hard worker, and very down to earth. He knows when to...
I agree about Weimer. The dude has skills to pay the bills. He is a hard worker, and very down to earth. He knows when to go hard, and when to hold up. Hoping for big things from him this year!
"He knows when to go hard, and when to hold up."

Like at Unadilla first moto this year? :-)
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Jason Anderson

Nico Izzi

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Motocross83 12/6/2012 2:04pm
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Although it seems madness to say it, I would say James Stewart potentially could be the biggest surprise if he dominates.

By that I mean, knocks out 10 or 11 wins and is consistent enough in the others to scoop up the title. I think these days there's a good few people that simply wouldn't expect that from James after his last 3 dismal (by his standards) years. Tbh I wouldn't expect it either. But... it's easy to forget that he's a totally unknown quantity indoors on the Suzuki.
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clungey 12/6/2012 2:10pm
12/6/2012 2:10pm Edited Date/Time 12/6/2012 2:17pm
Boarddesign wrote:
RCH
clungey wrote:
Meh.
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Your posts suck. All of them.
Hey, I only did it so that we have something in common...
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Coyote 12/6/2012 2:51pm
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THE mx addict wrote:
Soubeyras.

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NeKawBoy 12/6/2012 4:20pm
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K-Dub...looking more fit than he has in years.
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Husqerdo 12/6/2012 6:21pm
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Only surprise (450) will be who of the top 4 win it all, all the rest will fall in place. As far as the young guns, I would be very surprised if Barcia isn't parked at A1 (time to learn a little respect).
kboschphotos.com 12/6/2012 6:30pm
12/6/2012 6:30pm
jake canada is gonna be biggest suprise in 250 west
just wait! kids on it i mean comon he had 5th fastest lap time at mec.
im calling a podium and top 5s!
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lilbulld 12/6/2012 6:43pm
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would say Barcia but not really a surprise, so I'd have to say two for each class:

Justin Hill
Nico Izzi
Michael Byrne on the factory backed KTM
Josh Hill
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yam261 12/6/2012 6:43pm
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clungey wrote:
Weimer*
You heard it here first.
Agreed.
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observer 12/6/2012 6:44pm
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Idk.....but I saw a few names I'd put Tommy Hahn on the bike over them.
Unless they're riding for next to nothing....

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