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One could figure previous thread about this didn't really give all the info? I mean we had this third party being the reason for failure, now that party is telling another story? I'm glad some of you have figured all out and know what to believe. I don't have that luxery. Luckily I'm not involved personally, just a bummed fan and former rider/"racer" of the track...
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SRP33 wrote:
Sounds like mike sullivan pretty much summed it all up Now its up to mx sport to say yes or no. Rumor has it that loundon...
Sounds like mike sullivan pretty much summed it all up
Now its up to mx sport to say yes or no.
Rumor has it that loundon New Hampshire may get the gig just like that new track miller motorsports park.
I for one hope we can get it back at the wick.


Motocross national are not Supercross races
Shawn142 wrote:
MX Sports already gave their answer. If it's not the original promoter and fellow NPG member running the event they aren't interested. It would be putting...
MX Sports already gave their answer. If it's not the original promoter and fellow NPG member running the event they aren't interested. It would be putting a knife in the back of their long time partners.
So a knife in the back of the track and fans is different how
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SRP33 wrote:
Sounds like mike sullivan pretty much summed it all up Now its up to mx sport to say yes or no. Rumor has it that loundon...
Sounds like mike sullivan pretty much summed it all up
Now its up to mx sport to say yes or no.
Rumor has it that loundon New Hampshire may get the gig just like that new track miller motorsports park.
I for one hope we can get it back at the wick.


Motocross national are not Supercross races
Shawn142 wrote:
MX Sports already gave their answer. If it's not the original promoter and fellow NPG member running the event they aren't interested. It would be putting...
MX Sports already gave their answer. If it's not the original promoter and fellow NPG member running the event they aren't interested. It would be putting a knife in the back of their long time partners.
How could it be a knife in the back of diane and ralph if they are retiring and as far as a NPG
A new track wouldnt be from NPG unless diane and ralph cut a deal with another facility say new hampshire
Then i can understand but if they are retiring after this year no reason mx sport should work with a new promoter
Maybe they will mxsport is busy running races right now so time will tell
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10 pager? Sad

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So the conclusion I have come to after reading all of the Southwick threads is - the American Legion only offered a 1 year lease on the property and raised their rent by 5 times from $20,000 to $100,000 – and so far that number has absolutely no takers.

Sounds like the rent is too damn high!
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7/3/2013 3:56pm Edited Date/Time 7/3/2013 3:58pm
Mr. Info,

Stop trying to piggyback your agenda onto this?

Come on! Keep the 2 issues separated. You have aired your beef with MX Sports to the max !

Give us a chance here.

I am appreciative that Mike Sullivan has taken the time to weigh in here.

That said, after days of investigating this, taking a ton of heat from my brothers and listening, I believe the best course is to follow the Pitello's.

Mr. Sullivan, it appears that your property has run its course. For what ever reason, the Legion has decided to push out
the Pitello's.

A fatal mistake. We back loyal MX core.

I am calling for all my MX brothers to put their loyalty behind the Pitello's and not the Legion.

This is an opportunity to find a location in New England that is much more viewer friendly venue, and begin the next dynasty.

Here' s suggestion, make sure you own the property this time. (Liike the Robinson's at Unadilla)

That way, we won't end up with these Bozo's screwing things up again!


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Here's what I get from all of this...

The Land-Owner wants a piece of what they perceive as all the money that "Everyone-else" was making...OK. Also, they say they're "losing money" on the deal? Fine. The Promoter (Leasing the Property) has said the new numbers that they got from the land-owner aren't gonna work for them. So, there's that end of it.

MX Sports has said they're certainly aren't stoked about ANY of this; but, that's the way things go. Oh, by the way, our guy at MX Sports has even come in here & made it clear that he likes this promoter & hopes to move forward with him/them if the opportunity arises. OK.

All this other crap with the "He said/She said" between the 2 parties, there in Southwick, is not even important...anymore.

Furthermore, if ANYONE wants to imply that loyalty between business partners (MX Sports & the 338 Promoters) is a bad thing? Uh, sure.

The last-point: for the very few of us that truly understand the business aspects of all of this...

MX Sports has a "Property" that they "License" to a select few & there-by provides those select few an opportunity to make a profit...if they can manage to run the event...profitably...that is.

You see that last part?

That's up to the Promoter.

Seems to me that this Promoter gets it.

Oh, &...thanks to one of my favorite golden-hair SoCal girls for bringing this thread to my attention...good stuff & funny, too.
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Funny if I don't kiss his ass I can't post a thing. Then take your ball and go home. Guy you must have sore lips from sucking Daveys dick. Your nothing but an ass kissing Mangina. Oh go ahead and block me or whatever you want because that what people do when they don't want to hear the truth. I can get back on from a world of different computers. Hows it feel to have no balls. Remove my post. Your a joke.
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Mr. Info wrote:
Funny if I don't kiss his ass I can't post a thing. Then take your ball and go home. Guy you must have sore lips from...
Funny if I don't kiss his ass I can't post a thing. Then take your ball and go home. Guy you must have sore lips from sucking Daveys dick. Your nothing but an ass kissing Mangina. Oh go ahead and block me or whatever you want because that what people do when they don't want to hear the truth. I can get back on from a world of different computers. Hows it feel to have no balls. Remove my post. Your a joke.
Say bye bye
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I'm waiting. Mine Furer
Law 131
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7/3/2013 4:46pm Edited Date/Time 7/3/2013 4:49pm
Mr. Info wrote:
I'm waiting. Mine Furer
Come on.

Why not add a bit of respect to your beef?

We have to know, deep down, that you're one of us!

You can kick the shit out of the leaders as long as you remember to honor their selfless service!


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Mr.Info, you've kinda lost it. Why don't you go out a ride.
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Mr. Info wrote:
I'm waiting. Mine Furer
Yuze da spehl czech necks tihm you trie an cahl sumone a notsy.
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Mr. Info,

Why not take the long term approach.

It's possible that a National will return to GH.

That said, why does it have to be there?

Why not award the National to a core promoter who is willing to preserve the customs of Pro Moto.
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My, someone's a little angry today.
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Mr. Info wrote:
I'm waiting. Mine Furer
WTH is with the Nazi/Hitler obsession?

Dude, you have issues - as if nobody could pick up on that...
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7/3/2013 5:01pm
Mr. Info wrote:
Funny if I don't kiss his ass I can't post a thing. Then take your ball and go home. Guy you must have sore lips from...
Funny if I don't kiss his ass I can't post a thing. Then take your ball and go home. Guy you must have sore lips from sucking Daveys dick. Your nothing but an ass kissing Mangina. Oh go ahead and block me or whatever you want because that what people do when they don't want to hear the truth. I can get back on from a world of different computers. Hows it feel to have no balls. Remove my post. Your a joke.
dont hold back tell us how you really feel lol
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I love a good meltdown. HAR!
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Mr. Info,

I've noted that you've taken the opportunity to advance your agenda on the back of the controversy surrounding the
Southwick National.

I'll say this.

We need you.

There is no possible way to move the sport forward without you. Let's find a way to move Glen Helen back
to the National status. It will be a long, hard, uphill climb. Why should it be any different to the pursuit of a National Moto win?

It has to be a real effort!!
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7/3/2013 5:08pm Edited Date/Time 7/3/2013 5:09pm
Mr. Info wrote:
Funny if I don't kiss his ass I can't post a thing. Then take your ball and go home. Guy you must have sore lips from...
Funny if I don't kiss his ass I can't post a thing. Then take your ball and go home. Guy you must have sore lips from sucking Daveys dick. Your nothing but an ass kissing Mangina. Oh go ahead and block me or whatever you want because that what people do when they don't want to hear the truth. I can get back on from a world of different computers. Hows it feel to have no balls. Remove my post. Your a joke.
I think it's supposed to be "you're a joke", not "your a joke".

Just trying to be helpful.
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Law 131 wrote:
Mr. Info, Stop trying to piggyback your agenda onto this? Come on! Keep the 2 issues separated. You have aired your beef with MX Sports to...
Mr. Info,

Stop trying to piggyback your agenda onto this?

Come on! Keep the 2 issues separated. You have aired your beef with MX Sports to the max !

Give us a chance here.

I am appreciative that Mike Sullivan has taken the time to weigh in here.

That said, after days of investigating this, taking a ton of heat from my brothers and listening, I believe the best course is to follow the Pitello's.

Mr. Sullivan, it appears that your property has run its course. For what ever reason, the Legion has decided to push out
the Pitello's.

A fatal mistake. We back loyal MX core.

I am calling for all my MX brothers to put their loyalty behind the Pitello's and not the Legion.

This is an opportunity to find a location in New England that is much more viewer friendly venue, and begin the next dynasty.

Here' s suggestion, make sure you own the property this time. (Liike the Robinson's at Unadilla)

That way, we won't end up with these Bozo's screwing things up again!


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Wow you changed your tune quick
I still dont see the problem if diane and ralph are retiring whats the issue
With coming back to southwick under a new promoter if the numbers work
Just because they didnt work for them doesnt mean it work for others

I may disagree with some but i will say i had a blast at the wick sat and i rode it sunday
They did not groom it was so much fun to ride and i did ride with my slater shield
I saw guy b there wanted to say hi but he left i wanted him to take my pic because he cut me down last time lol
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Again.

Let's be real.

The number of guys that have a National victory is tiny.

It should be very difficult for promoters to gain a National.

You better be the best in every way.
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Mr. Info wrote:
Funny if I don't kiss his ass I can't post a thing. Then take your ball and go home. Guy you must have sore lips from...
Funny if I don't kiss his ass I can't post a thing. Then take your ball and go home. Guy you must have sore lips from sucking Daveys dick. Your nothing but an ass kissing Mangina. Oh go ahead and block me or whatever you want because that what people do when they don't want to hear the truth. I can get back on from a world of different computers. Hows it feel to have no balls. Remove my post. Your a joke.
Here's the thing...about your input & constant "Injustice at The Glen" references...

As you write this, you seem to forget that your the O.G. of Ball-Huggers. One exception, you're hugging the BALLS of your Boss out at the Glen.

Me? Hell, I LOVE the Glen. I even drop a bit of coin for the 24HR race; but, I'm not gonna go all Silly about the Who's, What's & Where's about all of this shit.

Some of us have been a-party to some of these conversations that you attempt to recollect & re-write.

I'm not having it. Hell I, personally, even "pissed" Davey off by trying to get him to go back & talk to "your guy" when...even I knew...the "People of the Glen" killed the National. Not Davey. Not MX Sports. Nope. It's Funny, No! Fuck that, it's actually sad...& here's why...

Davey cares about all of this Waaaaay Beyond the Money. That's the most annoying part for me. I've seen him get a Ration of Shit...from his own-people (read: Family)..for trying to save shit that he just needs to "leave alone"; 'cause, try as he might...he can't save it.

Sometimes people think they know better; but, they don't.

"Timing is Everything"; and, it's time for you to just Stop.

I'm jus' knowin'...

Manny
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Mr. Info wrote:
Funny if I don't kiss his ass I can't post a thing. Then take your ball and go home. Guy you must have sore lips from...
Funny if I don't kiss his ass I can't post a thing. Then take your ball and go home. Guy you must have sore lips from sucking Daveys dick. Your nothing but an ass kissing Mangina. Oh go ahead and block me or whatever you want because that what people do when they don't want to hear the truth. I can get back on from a world of different computers. Hows it feel to have no balls. Remove my post. Your a joke.
At some point, your posts begin loosing all entertainment value. Seems like we have reached that point. As far as you being able to post, I haven't seen any indication that you have been restricted. It was just a day or so a go you were telling us about your efforts at putting on races in the snow, in Southern California no less. We all have gotten your point, you have an axe to grind with DC, but, why does it have to show up in threads all over the place. Is there some unknown connection between the American Legion and you that the rest of us are missing?

Personally, I hope that the moderators take you up on your offer. And in saying so I am not basing it on your strident attacks against DC. He can more than adequately respond for himself. It's just that I for one feel the board would be better served by your absence, unless of course you can avoid posts like the one quoted above.
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If I owned a track such as GH and an employee was burning a bridge for something that doesn't concern him business wise, that would be grounds for a firing...
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7/3/2013 5:35pm Edited Date/Time 7/3/2013 5:37pm
Uh, oh...

Someone just got "CLICKED"!

Damn, would love to see that last post...

3, 2, 1...
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Better support MX SPORTS OR YOU CAN'T PLAY HERE.
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if you owned the land at southwick would you lease it for 20k a year ?....i sure as fuck would not....the current market rate is much higher. Why would you not ask market for after your current lease runs out .? i would be happy if southwick got a new operator that cared about the tack and made improvements..The place is a shit hole now .. ..loudon can have the national ,,mxsports day will come...
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if you owned the land at southwick would you lease it for 20k a year ?....i sure as fuck would not....the current market rate is much...
if you owned the land at southwick would you lease it for 20k a year ?....i sure as fuck would not....the current market rate is much higher. Why would you not ask market for after your current lease runs out .? i would be happy if southwick got a new operator that cared about the tack and made improvements..The place is a shit hole now .. ..loudon can have the national ,,mxsports day will come...
I believe that's to for the year, but for this particular event, I have no idea how the numbers pencil out, but apparently there's a lot of return to the legion in addition to that.

But it is their land and they can price it how they want. And counter parties can say no. All without either playing foul.

It's the same with any track, including Glen Helen or any venue here or in the GPS. The series promoter can say we need x and the event promoter/track owner can say he wants y. If they don't agree, no deal. Happens every day up and down the economy.

And it gets more complicated when there's a third party land owner.

Curious how many of the current tracks are on leased land.
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7/3/2013 6:11pm Edited Date/Time 7/3/2013 6:12pm
Mr. Info,


Come on, what evidence do you have these men are making confiscatory cake?

I'm telling you that there is no way.

If you can convince me to the contrary, I'll come up with the cash to jump in and strip out all this "cake".

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