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Edited Date/Time 11/14/2013 1:32pm
MX Vice caught up with Cooper Webb at Bercy and got his take on his first outdoor season and his rivalry with Adam Cianciarulo.

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GuyB 11/13/2013 10:58am
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Both of these guys have 38 other riders to worry about on Nationals weekends, not so much each other any more.
THE mx addict 11/13/2013 12:00pm
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38 ???

It's a little bit optimistic, I would say...

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motoarmageddon 11/13/2013 12:00pm
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Whenever Webb is asked about how fast the competition is he always says "yeah they aren't that fast like everyone was saying". he doesn't sound very humble
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EricY 11/13/2013 12:06pm
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He seemed pretty humble in that article "The speed, I felt my speed was good. But obviously Ken and Eli’s speed was pretty unmatchable. They are unbelievable." At least to the top 2 guys.

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Spagina767 11/13/2013 12:11pm
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well, in this interview he said

"But obviously Ken and Eli’s speed was pretty unmatchable. They are unbelievable. For me I had some good races and bad races. All those guys are so fast, each weekend it is so different between the guys you are racing depending on if you get a bad start, if you get a good start and the track conditions"

... seems like he respects that people are fast. but, he isnt an amateur now. maybe youre taking it as "not humble" but i would call it confidence. looking at your competitors like they are superior is no way to surpass them... if he has to tell himself that these big names guys are nothing to worry about, then more power to him if he believes it and makes it hold true..
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peelout 11/13/2013 12:33pm
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not really sure why but i haven't jumped on the Cooper Webb bandwagon. AC seems like a much more down to earth, humble kid. even if the media does hype him up he surely doesn't act like a hard-ass. i believe AC outscored Webb in the races they competed in together, would have been really interesting had AC raced the entire series.
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Moto Soul Mag 11/13/2013 12:35pm
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I love this quote: "the results speak louder than the media."

..and the internets!
Cooper is a really smart kid and I expect that to be the difference. He really reminds me of McGrath the way he rides SX. I know when he was a kid he was a huge MC fan.
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bobby397 11/13/2013 5:25pm
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peelout wrote:
not really sure why but i haven't jumped on the Cooper Webb bandwagon. AC seems like a much more down to earth, humble kid. even if...
not really sure why but i haven't jumped on the Cooper Webb bandwagon. AC seems like a much more down to earth, humble kid. even if the media does hype him up he surely doesn't act like a hard-ass. i believe AC outscored Webb in the races they competed in together, would have been really interesting had AC raced the entire series.
" i believe AC outscored Webb in the races they competed in together, "
Not really. Maybe a few motos. I recall Webb crashing turn one at budds and worked his way I to the top 15 passing ac along the way. Both have bright futures and wouldn't be surprised if one or both gets a championship this year
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48dirtbikekid 11/13/2013 5:31pm
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bobby397 wrote:
" i believe AC outscored Webb in the races they competed in together, " Not really. Maybe a few motos. I recall Webb crashing turn one...
" i believe AC outscored Webb in the races they competed in together, "
Not really. Maybe a few motos. I recall Webb crashing turn one at budds and worked his way I to the top 15 passing ac along the way. Both have bright futures and wouldn't be surprised if one or both gets a championship this year
They're both unreal when it comes to dirt bikes, but IMO there is no way either will win a championship next year. Neither has raced a sx lites main event and AC didn't even podium, I know he was sick and that messed him up really bad but I'd say it'll be 2+ years till either consistent enough to fight for the championship. I do think they'll possibly win motos outdoors and maybe an overall here and there, but '15 they'll be the heavy favorites I bet!
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Tarz483 11/13/2013 5:40pm
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Both are very talented . I'd say for me the fact that there was a rivalry
As amatures made it more intersting to follow them both and there progress
Going pro
.I'm intersted to see if they will be on the same coast in SX
.. imo I see cooper coming out swinging and getting to the podium first
Just a guess .
I'm also hoping the 14 yamaha is a good bike
It needs to be to compete with pc and guico bikes
.as for championships I'd say Dean Wilson
And Marvin M will be very hard to beat indoors and out.
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Socket946 11/13/2013 5:45pm
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mccread wrote:
[url=http://www.mxvice.com/]MX Vice[/url] caught up with Cooper Webb at Bercy and got his take on his first outdoor season and his rivalry with Adam Cianciarulo. [url=http://www.mxvice.com/blog/racing/interviews/catching-up-with-cooper-webb/]Cooper Webb...
MX Vice caught up with Cooper Webb at Bercy and got his take on his first outdoor season and his rivalry with Adam Cianciarulo.

Cooper Webb interview
Just me, or are the links not working?
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Regis 11/13/2013 6:12pm
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peelout wrote:
not really sure why but i haven't jumped on the Cooper Webb bandwagon. AC seems like a much more down to earth, humble kid. even if...
not really sure why but i haven't jumped on the Cooper Webb bandwagon. AC seems like a much more down to earth, humble kid. even if the media does hype him up he surely doesn't act like a hard-ass. i believe AC outscored Webb in the races they competed in together, would have been really interesting had AC raced the entire series.
bobby397 wrote:
" i believe AC outscored Webb in the races they competed in together, " Not really. Maybe a few motos. I recall Webb crashing turn one...
" i believe AC outscored Webb in the races they competed in together, "
Not really. Maybe a few motos. I recall Webb crashing turn one at budds and worked his way I to the top 15 passing ac along the way. Both have bright futures and wouldn't be surprised if one or both gets a championship this year
That was AC's first race in the nationals. He missed the first handful of rounds.

They were pretty equal (points wise) when AC came into the series after missing 4 rounds.
motokiwi 11/13/2013 6:12pm
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Socket946 wrote:
Just me, or are the links not working?
Its just you
GeorgiePorgie 11/13/2013 6:21pm
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10 years ago these two could of came away with a championship the first year. The talent today is crazy. Everyone is fast.
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dantheman 11/13/2013 6:42pm
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Does anyone here think that because AC rides/trains with a faster group of guys that it's going to come into play next season???

And on another thought, remember, Alessi used to hand RV his ass... look how that turned out Wink I'm a fan of both, they have both shown some real speed, and fight, at times.
Track and Trail 11/13/2013 8:43pm
11/13/2013 8:43pm
I think of Jeremy Martin as Webb's rival as a pro. Same team, similar results, both rookies, both obvious contenders in 2014.

Maybe Adam C was his rival, but as a pro it doesn't seem to have translated well. Hopefully AC will be better this year, but I'd say he's not in Martin and Webb's league yet. You can't put him with the Yamaha boys based on potential, amateur results, or HYPE (believe it?).

The more interesting question would have been one which included Martin.
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gharmon 11/14/2013 12:20am
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bobby397 wrote:
" i believe AC outscored Webb in the races they competed in together, " Not really. Maybe a few motos. I recall Webb crashing turn one...
" i believe AC outscored Webb in the races they competed in together, "
Not really. Maybe a few motos. I recall Webb crashing turn one at budds and worked his way I to the top 15 passing ac along the way. Both have bright futures and wouldn't be surprised if one or both gets a championship this year
48dirtbikekid wrote:
They're both unreal when it comes to dirt bikes, but IMO there is no way either will win a championship next year. Neither has raced a...
They're both unreal when it comes to dirt bikes, but IMO there is no way either will win a championship next year. Neither has raced a sx lites main event and AC didn't even podium, I know he was sick and that messed him up really bad but I'd say it'll be 2+ years till either consistent enough to fight for the championship. I do think they'll possibly win motos outdoors and maybe an overall here and there, but '15 they'll be the heavy favorites I bet!
AC did podium this year didn't he?
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JLO42 11/14/2013 4:47am
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peelout wrote:
not really sure why but i haven't jumped on the Cooper Webb bandwagon. AC seems like a much more down to earth, humble kid. even if...
not really sure why but i haven't jumped on the Cooper Webb bandwagon. AC seems like a much more down to earth, humble kid. even if the media does hype him up he surely doesn't act like a hard-ass. i believe AC outscored Webb in the races they competed in together, would have been really interesting had AC raced the entire series.
Mike Alessi outscored Villopoto before they turned pro.

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Spagina767 11/14/2013 6:09am
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peelout wrote:
not really sure why but i haven't jumped on the Cooper Webb bandwagon. AC seems like a much more down to earth, humble kid. even if...
not really sure why but i haven't jumped on the Cooper Webb bandwagon. AC seems like a much more down to earth, humble kid. even if the media does hype him up he surely doesn't act like a hard-ass. i believe AC outscored Webb in the races they competed in together, would have been really interesting had AC raced the entire series.
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Mike Alessi outscored Villopoto before they turned pro.
So did Jason Lawrence. Their last year at LL Jason won 5 of 6 motos against RV... the 6th being when he stalled, while leading, and couldn't start his 450. What i'm saying is clearly the transition from AM to PRO can change things drastically.
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EricY 11/14/2013 7:07am
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So did Jason Lawrence. Their last year at LL Jason won 5 of 6 motos against RV... the 6th being when he stalled, while leading, and...
So did Jason Lawrence. Their last year at LL Jason won 5 of 6 motos against RV... the 6th being when he stalled, while leading, and couldn't start his 450. What i'm saying is clearly the transition from AM to PRO can change things drastically.
It seems that the Pros are just as much about dedication and drive, where amateurs can get a long way on talent. We've seen a lot of talent go to waste.
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mccread 11/14/2013 11:16am
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That's a good point! Maybe some of the kids are burnt out by the time they turn pro.
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therealjonon 11/14/2013 12:35pm
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I hope there's a kid out there who hasn't raced before, got home schooled, babie'd growing up, etc etc, and still shows up in the AMA series and puts a dent in the results.

I am a firm believer amateur nationals and amateur racing doesn't mean anything. no matter how big LORETTAS is.
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Yamaha24 11/14/2013 1:32pm
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therealjonon wrote:
I hope there's a kid out there who hasn't raced before, got home schooled, babie'd growing up, etc etc, and still shows up in the AMA...
I hope there's a kid out there who hasn't raced before, got home schooled, babie'd growing up, etc etc, and still shows up in the AMA series and puts a dent in the results.

I am a firm believer amateur nationals and amateur racing doesn't mean anything. no matter how big LORETTAS is.
Although he did race amateurs...Andrew Short has a full in school education.

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