Reed's Future?

purpleNurple
Profile picture for user purpleNurple
Posts
912
Joined
1/29/2010
Location
Fort Stewart, GA US
purpleNurple
Edited Date/Time 3/1/2013 10:01pm
Now that Casey Stoner has made a good transition from MotoGP to V8. Do you think Chad Reed will follow suit next year as his results have slipped this year? I don't know if Reed and Stoner are buddies or not but it would seem like a good time for Reed to make the move. If Stoner can get good results it may set the stage for the V8 teams to look at motorcycle racers as a good fit to drive their cars.
|
Crash82
Profile picture for user Crash82
Posts
9020
Joined
9/16/2006
Location
MONTGOMERY, AL US
Crash82 2/28/2013 6:45am
2/28/2013 6:45am
I think the Reed will come back stronger than ever next year. I don't see him as a quitter.
Predator
Profile picture for user Predator
Posts
468
Joined
10/21/2011
Location
TX US
Predator 2/28/2013 6:47am
2/28/2013 6:47am
I too wonder this... Reed has never been shy about wanting to go to a cage soon and with his sub par year so far it wouldn't surprise me one bit.

The question I have is... when Reed does move on does 22 motorsports close up shop or does he find another rider and keep the team going?
bvm111
Profile picture for user bvm111
Posts
10110
Joined
7/1/2008
Location
Las Vegas, NV US
bvm111 2/28/2013 6:55am
2/28/2013 6:55am
So what happens when he gets 1 or 2 wins and Davi has his bad race.... will you still say he is "slipping?" he is right there with the other 5 tgo 7 guys up front... if there is anything this season should have taught you guys is that anything can happen, so instead of being a bunch of mega dooshes why dont you continue to watch the best SX season in 25 years unfold and act like fans isntead of fair weather friends!
fader418
Profile picture for user fader418
Posts
2831
Joined
9/14/2009
Location
Lake Forest, CA US
fader418 2/28/2013 6:56am
2/28/2013 6:56am
Two two will be fine next year with Dean as the only rider...

The Shop

See All »
slipdog
Profile picture for user slipdog
Posts
10055
Joined
7/25/2009
Location
Nor Cal, CA US
slipdog 2/28/2013 7:01am
2/28/2013 7:01am
bvm111 wrote:
So what happens when he gets 1 or 2 wins and Davi has his bad race.... will you still say he is "slipping?" he is right...
So what happens when he gets 1 or 2 wins and Davi has his bad race.... will you still say he is "slipping?" he is right there with the other 5 tgo 7 guys up front... if there is anything this season should have taught you guys is that anything can happen, so instead of being a bunch of mega dooshes why dont you continue to watch the best SX season in 25 years unfold and act like fans isntead of fair weather friends!
Never win again, just like Stewart.
IWreckALot
Profile picture for user IWreckALot
Posts
8677
Joined
3/12/2011
Location
Fort Worth, TX US
IWreckALot 2/28/2013 7:04am
2/28/2013 7:04am
Predator wrote:
I too wonder this... Reed has never been shy about wanting to go to a cage soon and with his sub par year so far it...
I too wonder this... Reed has never been shy about wanting to go to a cage soon and with his sub par year so far it wouldn't surprise me one bit.

The question I have is... when Reed does move on does 22 motorsports close up shop or does he find another rider and keep the team going?
I don't even think Reed knows the answer to that question. He's already got a huge investment to just close up shop now but he seems to be interested in a wide variety of ventures away from SX/MX. And with the way teams start and fold, I wouldn't be surprised one way or the other.

I think what makes Reed unique is his marketability that isn't driven on results necessarily. He seems to be marketable even when he isn't winning and can attract unorthodox sponsors. In order for his team to be successful long term, he needs a rider that can potentially win but also follows in his same persona lifestyle.
mmcmx
Profile picture for user mmcmx
Posts
2280
Joined
8/31/2008
Location
Perafita, Catalunya PE
mmcmx 2/28/2013 7:10am
2/28/2013 7:10am
I think he plans keeping being a boss Smile
MT MX
Profile picture for user MT MX
Posts
1551
Joined
3/5/2011
Location
Great Falls, MT US
MT MX 2/28/2013 7:14am
2/28/2013 7:14am
fader418 wrote:
Two two will be fine next year with Dean as the only rider...
Dean signed for two years with PC
RedRum666
Profile picture for user RedRum666
Posts
866
Joined
2/6/2013
Location
AZ US
RedRum666 2/28/2013 7:14am
2/28/2013 7:14am
BVM111 - Uh I think Reed is almost 2 full races behind Millsaps in points and is also over a full race in points behind RV and Dungey....Whether or not Milsaps has a bad nite or not, he is pretty much out of the title hunt even if he does nab a win or two...When and if he does win, its a safe bet RV, Saps and Dungey will be right behind him....Reed has hinted on a few occasions that 2013 will most likely, not 100%, but most likely be the final curtain call....If he were right up front or had taken the title, you might see him back but as it looks now, top 5 or 4 in points is where he will be..... Outdoors may be a different story...so we'll see..

Team Two Two 2014 - Dean Wilson
purpleNurple
Profile picture for user purpleNurple
Posts
912
Joined
1/29/2010
Location
Fort Stewart, GA US
purpleNurple 2/28/2013 7:19am
2/28/2013 7:19am
bvm111 wrote:
So what happens when he gets 1 or 2 wins and Davi has his bad race.... will you still say he is "slipping?" he is right...
So what happens when he gets 1 or 2 wins and Davi has his bad race.... will you still say he is "slipping?" he is right there with the other 5 tgo 7 guys up front... if there is anything this season should have taught you guys is that anything can happen, so instead of being a bunch of mega dooshes why dont you continue to watch the best SX season in 25 years unfold and act like fans isntead of fair weather friends!
You really think he is is happy with his results this year? Go ahead and call me a douche but learn to spell it first and secondly it is a valid question because he has stated himself that he would like to race V8 supercars in the future.
RedRum666
Profile picture for user RedRum666
Posts
866
Joined
2/6/2013
Location
AZ US
RedRum666 2/28/2013 7:22am
2/28/2013 7:22am
Dean did sign two years with PC didnt he??

I think Reed was trying to get Dean ligned up when Ward folded but he couldnt get the support from Honda. We know Reed isnt going to switch to Kawasaki, so that may be where Dean ends up....450 SX and MX with PC in 2014 ...then Team Kawasaki in 2015 when Weimer is gone....thats IF he does well in the 450
hammertime
Profile picture for user hammertime
Posts
1583
Joined
8/16/2006
Location
K Town CA
hammertime 2/28/2013 7:53am
2/28/2013 7:53am
Crash82 wrote:
I think the Reed will come back stronger than ever next year. I don't see him as a quitter.
oh god...can you not see that this thing is over?? yep, guys just get better in their 30's at supercross!
davistld01
Profile picture for user davistld01
Posts
9271
Joined
4/1/2008
Location
Springfield, MO US
davistld01 2/28/2013 8:17am
2/28/2013 8:17am Edited Date/Time 2/28/2013 8:18am
I don't see Chad Reed racing in 2014 after the year he's had this year. I may be 100% wrong...but he doesn't seem to be a guy who functions well if he's not able to be a threat for the win, and he's not this year at least so far. I think he'll retire after the 2013 outdoor nationals and run TwoTwo with one or two chosen riders.
jasonv43
Profile picture for user jasonv43
Posts
10279
Joined
4/1/2008
Location
Thousand Oaks, CA US
jasonv43 2/28/2013 8:20am
2/28/2013 8:20am
In this sport you are only as good as your last race. That being said I hope he turns it up for the last half of the season and into the nationals and makes 2014 his last year. Then I hope his team sticks around and keeps him involved for as long as possible.
MX Culture
Profile picture for user MX Culture
Posts
3269
Joined
6/19/2009
Location
Lake Geneva, WI US
MX Culture 2/28/2013 8:26am
2/28/2013 8:26am
I don't know if he's going to retire or not (hope not) but if you read any of his interviews, he says he has big plans for the team.
I can see him doing a Carey Hart and bouncing all over racing cars and running a team, ect.
what would stop him?
Jamie_Munro 2/28/2013 8:31am
2/28/2013 8:31am
I wish i was getting better in my 30's hahahaaaaaaa, it just doesn't happen. Unless you were pretty sssssshiiiiiiiiiite to begin with and then the only way is up I suppose.
Lawrence929 2/28/2013 8:39am
2/28/2013 8:39am
MX Culture wrote:
I don't know if he's going to retire or not (hope not) but if you read any of his interviews, he says he has big plans...
I don't know if he's going to retire or not (hope not) but if you read any of his interviews, he says he has big plans for the team.
I can see him doing a Carey Hart and bouncing all over racing cars and running a team, ect.
what would stop him?
Nothing.

Chad Reed knows there is more to life than his race results. He's smart, talented, charismatic, has resources but most importantly he is RESOURCEFUL. He uses his mind and abilities on and off the bike to achieve his goals. He's confident and patient.

To the people of Vital, don't worry about him too much. He's better off than 90% of you. Because he's happy. And consistently everything I said above.

Do spend some time working on being more Chad-like though. It would do us all well. Smile
nospeed
Profile picture for user nospeed
Posts
33
Joined
8/4/2010
Location
N/A US
nospeed 2/28/2013 9:42am
2/28/2013 9:42am
Have you ever seen Chad Reed and Chuck Norris at the same time in the same place? Just sayin ....

Pit Row

See All »
burnside
Profile picture for user burnside
Posts
4095
Joined
6/17/2009
Location
London US
burnside 2/28/2013 10:17am
2/28/2013 10:17am
bvm111 wrote:
So what happens when he gets 1 or 2 wins and Davi has his bad race.... will you still say he is "slipping?" he is right...
So what happens when he gets 1 or 2 wins and Davi has his bad race.... will you still say he is "slipping?" he is right there with the other 5 tgo 7 guys up front... if there is anything this season should have taught you guys is that anything can happen, so instead of being a bunch of mega dooshes why dont you continue to watch the best SX season in 25 years unfold and act like fans isntead of fair weather friends!
purpleNurple wrote:
You really think he is is happy with his results this year? Go ahead and call me a douche but learn to spell it first and...
You really think he is is happy with his results this year? Go ahead and call me a douche but learn to spell it first and secondly it is a valid question because he has stated himself that he would like to race V8 supercars in the future.
x2. Reed is the last guy that would want his fans to make excuses for him.
Hank_Thrill
Profile picture for user Hank_Thrill
Posts
4652
Joined
9/22/2008
Location
Arlen, TX US
Hank_Thrill 2/28/2013 10:41am
2/28/2013 10:41am
It's disappointing to see how things have gone this year considering how spectacular he was riding at Dallas/Arlington last year. I can't imagine the frustration he must be experiencing. I wish Honda would allow him to run the conventional spring forks.
danman
Profile picture for user danman
Posts
1204
Joined
4/1/2008
Location
Readstown, WI US
danman 2/28/2013 11:12am
2/28/2013 11:12am
I see Team 22 going after Tomac. If Tomac doesn't sign, maybe Canard, as I think his Honda contract is up. Not sure if Reed will continue to compete, or just run the team.
louis.bernard.564 2/28/2013 11:24am
2/28/2013 11:24am
3 bad races (2 crashes at the start then 1 little crash + stalled the bike) = indeed some 20 points lost, which explains this little point deficit. Speed wise he is still right upfront and add a lot to the show!
TripleFive 2/28/2013 11:28am
2/28/2013 11:28am
Crash82 wrote:
I think the Reed will come back stronger than ever next year. I don't see him as a quitter.
hammertime wrote:
oh god...can you not see that this thing is over?? yep, guys just get better in their 30's at supercross!
THIS.


Also, I don't see him continuing TwoTwo after he retires. He strikes me as an individual who is responsible with his money; conversely, owning a team is something that I would never consider a responsible financial venture in this climate.
AS64
Profile picture for user AS64
Posts
1756
Joined
5/14/2012
Location
CA
AS64 2/28/2013 11:34am
2/28/2013 11:34am
I don't see him giving up after having a bad year. The reason he came back was to silence everyone saying he "doesn't have it" anymore. Last year was a really good year up until his crash. Same with outdoors 2011. If he doesn't finish up this year happy I could see him coming back on a different brand.
kiwifan
Profile picture for user kiwifan
Posts
9772
Joined
10/31/2009
Location
CA US
kiwifan 2/28/2013 12:24pm
2/28/2013 12:24pm
I dont see him riding SX in 2014 but perhaps outdoors? If he isnt racing I cant see him folding two two motorsports, too much invested, he will try and get 1 or two top riders there...but all comes down to Honda's supprt, and unfortunately I can see him changing manufacturers next year...not because of his issues this year but because he wants two riders and I doubt Honda will give two leased factory bikes unless he gets 1 and then uses PC to build him another?
stewie94
Profile picture for user stewie94
Posts
4690
Joined
2/25/2013
Location
La Plata, MD US
stewie94 2/28/2013 1:29pm
2/28/2013 1:29pm
reed still got some gas in the tank left , just wait till outdoors
Motocross83 2/28/2013 1:40pm
2/28/2013 1:40pm
Regardless of how the rest of this year goes I think he'll certainly be out there again next year. If he simply can't get to grips with the Honda then he may be on something else. If the rest of 13 and the whole of 2014 is similar to this though - then I think he'll walk away from it completely.
Crush
Profile picture for user Crush
Posts
21092
Joined
4/26/2009
Location
Sydney AU
Crush 2/28/2013 2:16pm
2/28/2013 2:16pm
I don't see him coming home to race V8 Supercars... Hit up Nascar sure, but I don't think he actually wants to stay here... He's said a few times that the US is their home now.

It will largely depend on how the nationals go at this point... He could still come out and do well, softer dirt outside.
LastCall211
Profile picture for user LastCall211
Posts
419
Joined
8/1/2008
Location
Whitehaven, MD US
LastCall211 2/28/2013 3:53pm
2/28/2013 3:53pm
It would be extremely foolish to sleep on Chad Reed. Foolish.
brimx153
Profile picture for user brimx153
Posts
3344
Joined
5/3/2012
Location
IE
brimx153 2/28/2013 4:34pm
2/28/2013 4:34pm
davistld01 wrote:
I don't see Chad Reed racing in 2014 after the year he's had this year. I may be 100% wrong...but he doesn't seem to be a...
I don't see Chad Reed racing in 2014 after the year he's had this year. I may be 100% wrong...but he doesn't seem to be a guy who functions well if he's not able to be a threat for the win, and he's not this year at least so far. I think he'll retire after the 2013 outdoor nationals and run TwoTwo with one or two chosen riders.
i kind of agree , but i blame the forks , big time , i bet if was ALLOWED change back to to the forks he had last year he d be right in the thick of it , seems like he cant get them sorted no matter wat he try s, and dont give me crap that barica is doing fine with them la la la , Reed is just strugling wit them has said it all year , which pisses me off , cause if he does retire next yr , i think them forks have a lot to do with it ,and not Reed himself , hopefully they can sort them , but at this stage i dought it , i am sure he and the team have been working round the clock since he got the new bike and that a good few months ago now

Post a reply to: Reed's Future?