Probation for Dangerous Riders > Zach Bell

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Edited Date/Time 3/12/2013 9:55pm
Zach Bell's 2012 National Outdoor National and 2013 Supercross debut performance have one thing in common... he crashed out both.

Unfortunately Zach he has shown that he doesnt have the maturity to compete in the Big Leagues. How much POTENTIAL danger (to hos fellow competitors) is Zach creating?

Should Zach be monitored and/or be put on some type of proactive performance probation? the idea would be put in place proactive measure in place to; a) protect him self (from him self) and b) protect other riders from the substantial hazard that this kid is creating.

This is my own opinion and I understand that you may disagree with me and that's OK.

Do the the sanction bodies and event producers have a responsibility to proactively address these types of potential liabilities?

I'm by no means suggesting that we "throw out the baby with the bath water".
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Rewindcaz 2/17/2013 12:21pm
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Cut the kid a break, that was his first Supercross race and he's what, 17 years old? There's no doubt he learned a lot last night, we'll see a different Zach next weekend now that he's got the first race over with.
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wow.... really?

just wow! Blink Pinch Blink
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Your username says a lot about what you know.
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NoGo 2/17/2013 12:38pm
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Rewindcaz wrote:
Cut the kid a break, that was his first Supercross race and he's what, 17 years old? There's no doubt he learned a lot last night...
Cut the kid a break, that was his first Supercross race and he's what, 17 years old? There's no doubt he learned a lot last night, we'll see a different Zach next weekend now that he's got the first race over with.
I don't agree with the OP but if he was gunna learn anything it should've been after last summer when he crashed out two weekends in a row and ended up with two fractured vertebrae. unfortunately it's begun to look like he doesn't know how to back it down.
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TripleFive 2/17/2013 12:44pm
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Racing is this kid's meal ticket; to subject his ability to make a living to some fool's arbitrary belief about his character/fitness to compete is simply absurd.

The AMA cannot competently administer a fuel test, what gives you the idea that they will be able to fairly manage an elaborate scheme like you suggest?
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gt80rider 2/17/2013 12:48pm
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His team isnt looking out for him... Feld isnt looking out for him... Hell his own parents arent looking out for him.... Someone needs to get him the memo that while trying to kill yourself in front of 50,000 people might be all heroic, it should not be allowed....
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Grieby54 2/17/2013 12:50pm
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I have to kind of agree and was waiting for this thread to be started. He's crashed in every race he's ridden, and they haven't been little tip overs either.
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stantdm 2/17/2013 12:51pm
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Right now it looks like his speed level is way above his ability level.
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Agent717 2/17/2013 12:55pm
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Does this post make anyone else angry?
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MXBOY2661 2/17/2013 1:05pm
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I totally agree with the op. This kid is blazing fast, but since last summer he has rag dolled an awful lot!
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JACK_Schit 2/17/2013 1:08pm
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Agent717 wrote:
Does this post make anyone else angry?
If I was a Team manager or Parent of a 2013 250 SX rider, I sure the fuck wouldn't want my rider/kid to be in the same heat race as Zach!
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Agent717 2/17/2013 1:10pm
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Agent717 wrote:
Does this post make anyone else angry?
JACK_Schit wrote:
If I was a Team manager or Parent of a 2013 250 SX rider, I sure the fuck wouldn't want my rider/kid to be in the...
If I was a Team manager or Parent of a 2013 250 SX rider, I sure the fuck wouldn't want my rider/kid to be in the same heat race as Zach!
You should look into chess or video games.
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Agent717 wrote:
Does this post make anyone else angry?
JACK_Schit wrote:
If I was a Team manager or Parent of a 2013 250 SX rider, I sure the fuck wouldn't want my rider/kid to be in the...
If I was a Team manager or Parent of a 2013 250 SX rider, I sure the fuck wouldn't want my rider/kid to be in the same heat race as Zach!
Why? Because it was his first supercross race of his life and he crashed a few times? He didnt take anyone out with him, did he? Give him time and he will do just fine.
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Jakes Dad 2/17/2013 1:11pm
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MXBOY2661 wrote:
I totally agree with the op. This kid is blazing fast, but since last summer he has rag dolled an awful lot!
"since last summer".........ummm
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Slow 2/17/2013 1:25pm
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Rewindcaz wrote:
Cut the kid a break, that was his first Supercross race and he's what, 17 years old? There's no doubt he learned a lot last night...
Cut the kid a break, that was his first Supercross race and he's what, 17 years old? There's no doubt he learned a lot last night, we'll see a different Zach next weekend now that he's got the first race over with.
After the 2nd head slam will he remember any thing he learned?

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Big E 2/17/2013 1:29pm
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What a stupid post...
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scooter5002 2/17/2013 1:29pm
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Using your criteria, it seems a rider from mid inland Fla would never have won the titles he has. Yes, we should institute your rule immediately.
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jwag87 2/17/2013 1:31pm
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shut the fu## up.
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Motoxdoc 2/17/2013 1:31pm
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"Probation for Dangerous Riders > Zach Bell"

I'd be ok with that if they had a probation for stupid Vitard posters!.....actually not even then.
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JustMX 2/17/2013 1:33pm
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You are right. they should put any rider that crashes more than once at a race in their rookie season on double secret probation.

It is way overdue.

They should have done it with Guy Cooper, Ezra Lusk, Ricky Carmicheal, and perhaps the most "immature" rider to ever try to make it to the big leagues, James Stewart.

All had reputations as riding over their heads and/or putting other riders at risk.

What would ou suggest, a "no Crashing" rule?

Seriously????
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plowboy 2/17/2013 1:41pm
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The kid is monster fast...obviously a major talent. Like everyone else who's ever raced...he's got to find the limits. I'd guess most people feel like me in saying "I hope he finds them before he gets hurt too badly". Thank God he's ok. Back 'er down and still beat the comp or try to decimate everyone and bust yerself up.
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Choppy 2/17/2013 2:41pm
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Agent717 wrote:
Does this post make anyone else angry?
JACK_Schit wrote:
If I was a Team manager or Parent of a 2013 250 SX rider, I sure the fuck wouldn't want my rider/kid to be in the...
If I was a Team manager or Parent of a 2013 250 SX rider, I sure the fuck wouldn't want my rider/kid to be in the same heat race as Zach!
Who has he taken out other than himself in these crashes?
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Park Boys 2/17/2013 2:46pm
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I agreewith the OP, should have used different words. But IMO Zach Bell is the most out of control rider in the series and he has been since he turned pro last year. Last year he had some big big wrecks and he still is having them. Not bashing the young talent in any way. But i do think he needs to learn the slow down to go faster apporach.
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exsarg 2/17/2013 4:06pm
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his team needs to sit him out until he matures. hes riding way over his head.
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nytsmaC 2/17/2013 4:25pm
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The AMA should ban him until he's able to finish a race.

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