Posts
160
Joined
4/8/2007
Location
Lafayette, IN
US
Edited Date/Time
12/10/2012 5:38am
I will try to make this post somewhat worthwhile. I am not anywhere nearly as fast, talented or prepared of a rider as JS7 so I can't speak from experience. Despite this I could be a more intelligent human being, I dunno.
I was happy to read Ping's latest Ask Ping. He said the same thing I have been saying for years. JS7's home track isn't much like what he races on. I believe JS7 largely rides at home, is this correct? I have been saying this for awhile, even when he was doing "better". I'm not a genius, but it seems to me that if you practice in race conditions then that can't be a bad thing. My my .02.
I was happy to read Ping's latest Ask Ping. He said the same thing I have been saying for years. JS7's home track isn't much like what he races on. I believe JS7 largely rides at home, is this correct? I have been saying this for awhile, even when he was doing "better". I'm not a genius, but it seems to me that if you practice in race conditions then that can't be a bad thing. My my .02.
The Shop
Luxon 4-Post Bar Mounts
$189.95 - $239.95
Free shipping: VITALMX
I think he does but it's also worth remembering that in 2012 all the premiere riders missed races due to crashing, even Ryan Dungey. If we look at Villopoto he missed almost all of the 2009 National series through injury, and then again in 2010 after breaking his leg in Supercross. And of course this year he was again absent outdoors due to his knee injury obtained in SX.
With that said crashing often is a different kettle of fish from injuries sustained. RV doesn't seem to crash as much as James yet when does, he seems to get hurt easier perhaps. I think it's just pushing the envelope tbh. The race Chad got hurt this year -Windham too - it looked like both riders were caught in the moment, riding right on the edge.
his last tumble when he cross rutted because someone ran the track in front of him is an example of his distraction control or lack of focus control.
Unadilla and Southwick would be my recommendation.
This year at A1 we will have ten former premiere class winners more than ever in the history of the sport...fun fact from racerx
My son made a comment in 09 when we were at MX 338 that they don't even smooth it that much for the local races.....lol.
In the past couple years I have noticed that they are letting it get rougher, although they do still smooth out a couple spots.
We walked the track after the race last year and there were 3-4 foot holes everywhere.
Pit Row
2). He has surrounded himself with so much hype these last 5 years that the pressure is that much more severe.
3). He makes bad decisions on the track due to number 1 and number 2 points.
4). He is more willing than anyone to ride on the edge around guys who are just trying to finish resulting in bad crashes.
5). He has so many distractions from money money money and image image image.
6). Due to this pressure he was willing to ride a bike ( yes the Yami) before it was set up correctly resulting in crazy crashes, and NDE's last season.
7). These last 6 points I make have led to a slew of unfinished business on the track and regarding his results. He is behind the eight ball now.
James is obviously LOADED with talent and ability and heart. Over his carreer he has done things on a bike that amazes everyone. He would be the guy (if anyone) to give MC's win record a run. But now as he has worked through these last few years of inconsistency I think others have come up into the 450's that might keep that from happening. I think sometimes he spends so much time trying to counter false rumors, and answer to those who dig on him. He hints at this stuff during his interviews. So there is some distraction there. In my uneducated opinion he needs to come into the rest of his career looking to finish 3rd every time. Never read the internet. And focus on work work work. Removing his high expectations from his brain could actually free him.
Eh. What do I know?
Post a reply to: Why JS7 Crashes Too Much?