Finally, AC 292 is racing this weekend....

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Edited Date/Time 6/5/2013 6:02pm
How will he do? Top 5 for sure. Maybe top 3
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DesertRider78 6/4/2013 12:17pm
6/4/2013 12:17pm
Top 5. Been wanting to see him race for awhile
TriRacer27 6/4/2013 12:20pm
6/4/2013 12:20pm
Great to hear he is finally feeling up to it.

If he gets a good start then probably top 5, but overall top 10.
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KlootZak 6/4/2013 12:21pm
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fader418 wrote:
How will he do? Top 5 for sure. Maybe top 3
He might crack the top 5 when somebody gets a horrible moto but it will be an achievement if he even cracks the top 10 (I think he will be 8th)

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Lightning78 6/4/2013 12:28pm
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fader418 wrote:
How will he do? Top 5 for sure. Maybe top 3
KlootZak wrote:
He might crack the top 5 when somebody gets a horrible moto but it will be an achievement if he even cracks the top 10 (I...
He might crack the top 5 when somebody gets a horrible moto but it will be an achievement if he even cracks the top 10 (I think he will be 8th)
8th is about as far up as I'd place him....Id expect him to have a good 1st moto and a so-so one in moto 2

Honestly I believe your expectations are way too high especially after coming back from salmonella, his first National Pro race, hell his FIRST pro or A class race on a big bike aside from the MEC.
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ridge 6/4/2013 12:34pm
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Has he missed enough races (this year) to qualify for rookie of the year in 2014?

I expect a top five. Address it, and mail it...but don't forget to stamp it.
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JeepnMike 6/4/2013 12:34pm
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Cooper Webb is not of this world at this point with his ability to not succumb to pressure, not give a rats ass against who he is racing against, and most impressive recently is his ability to re-group mid-race, consistency, etc. I try to not be a man-fan of any particular racer, but he kicks ass.

I hope it doesn't put false expectations on AC.
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peelout 6/4/2013 12:38pm
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i would expect to see the same ability as Webb, top 3 if it's available but 5th to 8th is a great finish.

Webb's 2nd moto's thus far have not been great considering his 1st motos though.
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MBBadgers 6/4/2013 12:39pm
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fader418 wrote:
How will he do? Top 5 for sure. Maybe top 3
have you been to a national yet this year ? the top 10 is ridiculously fast, serious.
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Sandberm 6/4/2013 12:41pm
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My prediction is he will be no where near the sushi bar.
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JeepnMike 6/4/2013 12:46pm
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Sandberm wrote:
My prediction is he will be no where near the sushi bar.
Not a very good weight loss plan when you don't need to lose weight eh?
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RedRum666 6/4/2013 12:51pm
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who knows until the gate drops and the checkers fly.... I would not be suprised to see AC up front in moto 1 and possibly lead wire to wire.....
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RedRum666 wrote:
who knows until the gate drops and the checkers fly.... I would not be suprised to see AC up front in moto 1 and possibly lead...
who knows until the gate drops and the checkers fly.... I would not be suprised to see AC up front in moto 1 and possibly lead wire to wire.....
Your expactations are beyond ridiculous. Believe the hype Unsure
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Lightning78 6/4/2013 1:09pm
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Not a chance.... there is no way in hell he is faster then Roczen, Musquin, Tomac, Bagget, ..... The rest of the guys all the way back to 12th will be giving him fits too.
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J.F.S 6/4/2013 1:23pm
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Lets do the hype thing, he´ll win!
dazzlindino 6/4/2013 2:05pm
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thinkin he will qualify 7th, then go 7-7 for 7th oa.......
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peelout wrote:
i would expect to see the same ability as Webb, top 3 if it's available but 5th to 8th is a great finish. Webb's 2nd moto's...
i would expect to see the same ability as Webb, top 3 if it's available but 5th to 8th is a great finish.

Webb's 2nd moto's thus far have not been great considering his 1st motos though.
I don't know about him staying with Webb his first race out because of not racing but with time (3-4 races) he will race himself into shape.

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chrisbuehler 6/4/2013 3:04pm
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RedRum666 wrote:
who knows until the gate drops and the checkers fly.... I would not be suprised to see AC up front in moto 1 and possibly lead...
who knows until the gate drops and the checkers fly.... I would not be suprised to see AC up front in moto 1 and possibly lead wire to wire.....
What! Have you watched any races this year? Have you seen the motos Roczen and Tomac are laying down but you could see him beating them? He wont beat Webb, triple stamp it no erasies
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peelout wrote:
i would expect to see the same ability as Webb, top 3 if it's available but 5th to 8th is a great finish. Webb's 2nd moto's...
i would expect to see the same ability as Webb, top 3 if it's available but 5th to 8th is a great finish.

Webb's 2nd moto's thus far have not been great considering his 1st motos though.
Gotta agree.

Would be cool to see him run at the front with Tomac and Roczen, but I think that is asking a bit much.
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fader418 6/4/2013 3:15pm
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ridge wrote:
Has he missed enough races (this year) to qualify for rookie of the year in 2014? I expect a top five. Address it, and mail it...but...
Has he missed enough races (this year) to qualify for rookie of the year in 2014?

I expect a top five. Address it, and mail it...but don't forget to stamp it.
Hey Chris, he will still win rookie of the year because he win a few races...
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sec114 6/4/2013 3:22pm
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i am jaded and for ac all the way because he is a florida boy. but i think he will crumble under the rookie pressure on him and as well knowing how well cooper w is doing will add more pressure. i wish ac well, but will not be surprised if he is 15-20 for a few races. i just want him to be safe and race himself into shape since he has been sick for 3 weeks or whatever it is.
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jamma10 6/4/2013 3:26pm
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Im intrigued to see him finally race a National but I'll be amazed if he manages a top ten overall coming off three/four weeks of illness.
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sec114 wrote:
i am jaded and for ac all the way because he is a florida boy. but i think he will crumble under the rookie pressure on...
i am jaded and for ac all the way because he is a florida boy. but i think he will crumble under the rookie pressure on him and as well knowing how well cooper w is doing will add more pressure. i wish ac well, but will not be surprised if he is 15-20 for a few races. i just want him to be safe and race himself into shape since he has been sick for 3 weeks or whatever it is.
yup..id say top 10..cooper webb is def doing real good, especially considering hes on a sub-par bike. wait till he gets on a geico honda or a pc kawi...them podiums are gonna start racking up
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sec114 6/4/2013 3:45pm
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sec114 wrote:
i am jaded and for ac all the way because he is a florida boy. but i think he will crumble under the rookie pressure on...
i am jaded and for ac all the way because he is a florida boy. but i think he will crumble under the rookie pressure on him and as well knowing how well cooper w is doing will add more pressure. i wish ac well, but will not be surprised if he is 15-20 for a few races. i just want him to be safe and race himself into shape since he has been sick for 3 weeks or whatever it is.
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yup..id say top 10..cooper webb is def doing real good, especially considering hes on a sub-par bike. wait till he gets on a geico honda or...
yup..id say top 10..cooper webb is def doing real good, especially considering hes on a sub-par bike. wait till he gets on a geico honda or a pc kawi...them podiums are gonna start racking up
yeah i just think being in the fish bowl ac is in may be to much for him (or almost anyone) to handle. every time i have ran into him in florida he or his dad has been polite as can be.
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bobby397 6/4/2013 3:47pm
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This kid hasn't raced but a hand full of times on the big bike and you think he will win? Maybe he should also wear a target for his butt patch and have his pit crew wear believe the hype T-shirts
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RedRum666 wrote:
who knows until the gate drops and the checkers fly.... I would not be suprised to see AC up front in moto 1 and possibly lead...
who knows until the gate drops and the checkers fly.... I would not be suprised to see AC up front in moto 1 and possibly lead wire to wire.....
chrisbuehler wrote:
What! Have you watched any races this year? Have you seen the motos Roczen and Tomac are laying down but you could see him beating them...
What! Have you watched any races this year? Have you seen the motos Roczen and Tomac are laying down but you could see him beating them? He wont beat Webb, triple stamp it no erasies
Exactly Chris. Their pace is off the charts.
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DownSouth 6/4/2013 3:58pm
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What is the source on AC racing High Point? I do not see this posted on any moto sites or AC's twitter.

All I can find is Matthes tweeting "I think after the break. At Budds Creek but not sure"

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