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James is often make insinuations he back and ready to win, as he did before A2, but again it didnt work out.
I watched the coverage of pre A1 press conference and James already seemed frustrated before the race started, as he took a dig at the media.
Dont take it I am not a JS7 fan I am a fan of any guy who can make a main event, they all have incredible skill and mental determination.
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He went out on a high note , for fun , and proved a point. He had James' , Chad's , Kevins and everyone elses' numbers his entire career. He would also have a few more championship trophies if he would of kept going.....I don't think anyone could come up with a logical explanation to say that he wouldn't. He would of evolved like Reed.....which as of last year......was still giving guys like RV , RD and James fits. Except.......RC always beat Chad as well.
So Bobby......that is why I'm calling bullshit on "James made RC retire early". RC retired because he was done , and had nothing else to prove. You saying some other rider made him retire......is like smearing mud on his career......just doesn't sit right.
I wish i could achieve a 10th of what he has, I bet everybody else does too regardless of what they say.
Take off your Carmichael jersey for just a minute and think about that, brah.
James is without a doubt one of the fastest and best RIDERS but is missing something when it comes to RACING. Ricky, Chad, RV, they are all great RACERS.
I'm a fan of James and want to see him do well, but I just don't think he's the best racer anymore.
It blows but its true.
How anyone can think that a practice/qualifying session or an 8 lap heat race against half the field is more significant than 20 laps against the whole field is beyond me.
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We could write the same book about Hannah and all the young guys in the early 80's........
Adding to what Bobby said.......I have wondered if RC ever thought he hung it up too early........scared off by James, but maybe jumped the gun. I think Ricky likes to see James and Chad win because he beat those guys and feels that he could still win as long as they are winning.
Reason why I believe this is in MX RC entered 6 races....and won all 6.....with a healthy James. In SX James was faster......but with RC running an entire season who knows if James would of even finished the season?
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...actually, I'm unsure if winning another championship is first priority even now. Maybe he just wants fans more than titles at this point.
"Who won the race? I dont know, but did you see James jump that wall?"
I dont think you'd hear Ryan Villopoto say that
Then things went south. Crashes that took him out of 2010, a season a year where it was vital for Stewart to win and stamp out the rising confidences of Dungey and Villopoto. Then 2011, where he was beaten mostly by himself. In 2012 and on, Villopoto was and is the man. You need a lot of speed and confidence to race and beat him, and the injuries, bike woes, and WTF crashes that have plagued the last 4 years of Stewart's career have made it increasingly difficult for him to come to the races with either.
p.s. I think it's true enough that James forced Ricky into an early retirement. Without Stewart there breathing down his neck, RC could've almost coasted, bringing in easy championships till about 2011. But Stewart pushed him to a pace RC didn't want to be at season after season. The risk wasn't worth it when he'd already proven himself enough. And if he wasn't willing to push it, James would have less pressure up front, more wins, more titles. The deterioration of Carmichael's legacy. He thought it was best to leave on top while he still could, and it was probably wise. The whole "RC took 3 seasons to beat McGrath/Stewart was only allowed 2 chances" thing is interesting. A defeated Carmichael in 2007 almost looked imminent.
p.s. again...When did RV say Stewart was faster than him? In the last two years? If so, DO NOT take anything that man says seriously. He works in irony like other artists work in oils or clay. Like in GoPro's preseason Bubba/RV video this year, when Ryan said, "I may not have the best style. I may not have the best bike control. But when it comes to racing...I'm decent." RC gives Stewart props on his speed to look humble. RC and Reed do it more to mock Stewart than anything, I think. Like, "Woah, watch out everyone, here comes the FMOTP!"
The End.
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