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Interesting to see how Marc de Reuvers time is compared to the leading AMA riders. He is truly a legend in the sand.
At the GP of Lommel Marc got pole position with a time of 2:03.015, there were eight guys within a second of Marc, with tenth placed Aigar Leok on 2:.04.770.
What was interesting was that De Dycker clocked at 2:03.153, Seb Pourcel a 2:.03578, Tanel Leok 2:03.647 and in fifth World MX1 champion Steve Ramon 2:03.804.
Just some info on how quick the GP guys are in sand.
Geoff
At the GP of Lommel Marc got pole position with a time of 2:03.015, there were eight guys within a second of Marc, with tenth placed Aigar Leok on 2:.04.770.
What was interesting was that De Dycker clocked at 2:03.153, Seb Pourcel a 2:.03578, Tanel Leok 2:03.647 and in fifth World MX1 champion Steve Ramon 2:03.804.
Just some info on how quick the GP guys are in sand.
Geoff
Will be good to see him ride. It will also be good to see if he can run close to his qualifying pace for the entire race! He should be fit enough.... is he on a compatable piece of machinery in the US?
Good to hear from you, loving your photos in ABD and I think AMCN.
He has a similar bike I heard, and he is pretty good at actually being quicker than his qualification times. So he should be on it.
Geoff
I'm not saying GP guys are better or faster then the american riders in sand but we just practise more in it. I really don't understand why the AMA does not host any real sand races. Southwick is the most sandy track out there but after looking at video's and hearing Marc talk about the surface i can't do anything then conclude that Southwick is "sandy" compared to the sand tracks over here.
I can't believe there are no sand tracks in the usa. I often read that american riders can ride in the sand simply because Florida (where RC and JS grew) is completely sand. I have never been to Florida so i must take your word for it lol.
So therefor those riders surely can ride in the sand. But what i don't understand is why the AMA does not host a race on one of those real sand tracks.
Look at the southwick preview show. Marc tells that in europe we race the sand races with scooped tyres and in Southwick he does not need those tyres. James however assures him that it will be rough in the 2nd moto so i'm sure it will be a good race.
Ow yes.. if you wanna see the difference in what we call sand :
highlights GP of Lommel 2008 : http://www.freecaster.tv/1000003_1005531
a video of Southwick : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8RdR7WNb_o
Look at how much deeper the sand in Lommel is. How much tougher the track is. Just listen to the engines in those clips. You can hear that they have to work harder in Lommel.
Read up on comments from guys who have raced in Lommel and in Southwick. Guys like Ben Townley, Chuck Sun and Zach Osbourne.
The AMA does not host races like this. Therefor it is only normal that the american riders are not as well adapted to the sand as the european riders. Over here the stars simply practise more often in it. James Stewart ofcourse being an exception lol. That guy is crazy fast just about everywhere :D
Geoff
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