A1 Predictions, let's hear them..

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wydopen 1/3/2014 3:25pm
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Stewart 1st
barcia 2nd
roczen 3rd
dungey 4th
tomac 5th
grant 6th
rv 7th
weimer 8th
brayton 9th
reed 10th
ButteryWaffles 1/3/2014 3:26pm
1/3/2014 3:26pm
mototed 82 wrote:
i can see this happening actually , i could see rv getting a top 3 start and not pushing too hard with the goal of the...
i can see this happening actually , i could see rv getting a top 3 start and not pushing too hard with the goal of the long haul especially after last year
If/when he gets beat, no matter what the circumstances, it will be because "he was not pushing it."
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40Plus_922mx 1/3/2014 3:35pm
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The new fast guys (Tomac & K-Roc) know the company they are in. Unless given a clear opportunity like a great start they will use A1 as a learner and just do the best they can. In other words they will not push it and just get the first one out of the way.

Hill and Grant are a mystery. We all know they are faster than we have seen in the very recent past. I look for them to adopt the mentality of K-Roc and The Tomahawk in order to get back into the swing of things.

RV, RD, and JS all have momentum coming into A1 with RV having the most obviously. These three guys most likely will end up on the podium barring any A1 type of surprises like we have seen many many times in the past.

Reed? Well as his longest running fan I am thinking that Reed still want's to try and do what he knows he can do when all the planets line up. The bike, the team, the weather, etc etc etc. When they do he is Mr Consistency. He knows other guys are slightly faster (when Reed is at his best) but his constant podium finishes, if he can do it, will add up at the end of the season. His motives may be a tad different with kids watching papa and a team to support, but I know he still loves to put together good laps and results. I hope the best for him as the clock has definitely got his name on it as the next to retire in the future. Hate to see him go.

Barcia: The kid is fit, fast, and can put on a freak show throwing that bike all over the place. However he has had some lingering rookie miscues that have hurt him these last couple years. He knows he is fast. He has a good bike. He hates not winning. And everyone knows he is a contender for more than a few wins. I think this year is super motivated and maybe not gonna be so nice. I hope so. I think he may surprise some this year with a few "That's right move over I am coming through" moves. What he is looking for is authority. And this is his time right now to exercise some.

Deano for the 250 title hands down. Mookie gonna make a ton of friends out here.
Sloaner104 1/3/2014 3:50pm
1/3/2014 3:50pm
mototed 82 wrote:
i can see this happening actually , i could see rv getting a top 3 start and not pushing too hard with the goal of the...
i can see this happening actually , i could see rv getting a top 3 start and not pushing too hard with the goal of the long haul especially after last year
ButteryWaffles wrote:
If/when he gets beat, no matter what the circumstances, it will be because "he was not pushing it."
Butterfly your saying he's got the field covered speed wise and can coast all year eh? He ain't that good . He's gonna get beat Stewarts gonna shut the villapoto army down I hope or I got egg on my face

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plowboy 1/3/2014 4:30pm
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I don't usually chime in on these prediction threads but just got back from t he dentist...a pint of mother-in-law (British winter ale"old" and bitter mixed...old and bitter) on top of pain med has me in the mood to spout some poop. This is A-1...new bikes, new teams, lots to prove, new format...a recipe for the unexpected. Really exciting to ponder. Anyone who thinks RV isn't the favorite is just hoping against hope...but in THIS race there are too many unknowns/variables so "all bets are off". I'd also like to throw my. 02 in on the replies to Old Mates predictions/comments. I really dig his sreadfast support of his kids and other countrymen. I wish there were more foriegn riders families with thick enough hides to come in here and withstand the inane abuse. GO AUS!!! Lastly...I don't care who wins as long as it's good injury free close racing.
Track and Trail 1/3/2014 5:28pm
1/3/2014 5:28pm
mototed 82 wrote:
i can see this happening actually , i could see rv getting a top 3 start and not pushing too hard with the goal of the...
i can see this happening actually , i could see rv getting a top 3 start and not pushing too hard with the goal of the long haul especially after last year
ButteryWaffles wrote:
If/when he gets beat, no matter what the circumstances, it will be because "he was not pushing it."
Sloaner104 wrote:
Butterfly your saying he's got the field covered speed wise and can coast all year eh? He ain't that good . He's gonna get beat Stewarts...
Butterfly your saying he's got the field covered speed wise and can coast all year eh? He ain't that good . He's gonna get beat Stewarts gonna shut the villapoto army down I hope or I got egg on my face
Talking to yourself?
Sloaner104 1/3/2014 5:43pm
1/3/2014 5:43pm
Yea I see I messed that up didn't I way to proofread before submitting I think if James stays healthy and and avoids any dirt angels his speed is always top notch
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TeamGreen 1/3/2014 6:33pm
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I'm seeing 2 Reeds & I'm thinking the Reed on the White bike might be a little fresher than the Reed on the Green bike; but, that's just me. Also, in 2017 my money's on the Reed on the White bike.
queen of spodes 1/3/2014 7:52pm
1/3/2014 7:52pm
As a huge fan of Chad Reed, I am predicting him finishing outside the top 10. This way if he is actually on his game and finishes higher I'll be super pumped. Otherwise no big loss.

Stewart or RV win A1.
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RealityZ 1/3/2014 8:24pm
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queen of spodes wrote:
As a huge fan of Chad Reed, I am predicting him finishing outside the top 10. This way if he is actually on his game and...
As a huge fan of Chad Reed, I am predicting him finishing outside the top 10. This way if he is actually on his game and finishes higher I'll be super pumped. Otherwise no big loss.

Stewart or RV win A1.
your not alone.

51 holeshot, 7 is top five, RV mid-pack moving past 3, 94 & 5 to move into 3rd. 7 passes 51 and RV is also into second.

3 way battle for the lead ending in..

7
51
2
3
94
5
12
75
10
23
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zook11 1/4/2014 5:57am
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It's overwhelming the amount of people who think stewart is gonna win. Guess they haven't watched the sport the last 4 years.
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FroDiddy 1/4/2014 6:12am
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zook11 wrote:
It's overwhelming the amount of people who think stewart is gonna win. Guess they haven't watched the sport the last 4 years.
With that said...

1) Stewart
2) Barcia
3) Dungey
4) RV
5) Roczen
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kongols 1/4/2014 6:29am
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zook11 wrote:
It's overwhelming the amount of people who think stewart is gonna win. Guess they haven't watched the sport the last 4 years.
I want him to just so you have a seizure.
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markit 1/4/2014 7:08am
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zook11 wrote:
It's overwhelming the amount of people who think stewart is gonna win. Guess they haven't watched the sport the last 4 years.
Im not pulling for js but has as good a chance as any of the top guys.
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Doogan551 1/4/2014 7:17am
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A1:
ET3
RV1
RD5
ButteryWaffles 1/4/2014 9:42am
1/4/2014 9:42am Edited Date/Time 1/4/2014 9:45am
Sloaner104 wrote:
Butterfly your saying he's got the field covered speed wise and can coast all year eh? He ain't that good . He's gonna get beat Stewarts...
Butterfly your saying he's got the field covered speed wise and can coast all year eh? He ain't that good . He's gonna get beat Stewarts gonna shut the villapoto army down I hope or I got egg on my face
Not what I meant at all. It's just what the posts are going to be when he gets beat, it's been that way since 2011. The fans seem to think that when he loses, it's because he wasn't trying to win and he was looking long term even when its the 2nd round. When he crashes however, everything is quiet. I honestly hope he doesn't win. Never liked him, never cheered for him, but I do respect what he has been able to do.
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Woobia 22 1/4/2014 5:55pm
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I would like to change my picks as didn't realize Jake was out.

Mossy 1st

Stewy 2nd

Chad 3rd.

Matts race # 102 I seem to have watched another Aussie Champ riding with this # Chad.

2014 is the year of #22 Good Luck to all Riders, Please be safe.
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Outsider 1/4/2014 5:57pm
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Woobia 22 wrote:
I would like to change my picks as didn't realize Jake was out. Mossy 1st Stewy 2nd Chad 3rd. Matts race # 102 I seem to...
I would like to change my picks as didn't realize Jake was out.

Mossy 1st

Stewy 2nd

Chad 3rd.

Matts race # 102 I seem to have watched another Aussie Champ riding with this # Chad.

2014 is the year of #22 Good Luck to all Riders, Please be safe.
Oh man, thanks SO MUCH for updating us!!!!

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Woobia 22 1/4/2014 6:01pm
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No worries Fuck face anytime.
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Outsider 1/4/2014 6:06pm
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Woobia 22 wrote:
No worries Fuck face anytime.
I liked you better when you lurked
Stoop 1/4/2014 6:06pm
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Woobia 22 wrote:
I would like to change my picks as didn't realize Jake was out. Mossy 1st Stewy 2nd Chad 3rd. Matts race # 102 I seem to...
I would like to change my picks as didn't realize Jake was out.

Mossy 1st

Stewy 2nd

Chad 3rd.

Matts race # 102 I seem to have watched another Aussie Champ riding with this # Chad.

2014 is the year of #22 Good Luck to all Riders, Please be safe.
Chad was #103
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Woobia 22 1/4/2014 6:26pm
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Thanks Stoop It is a bit hard at my age to keep up, so Jake would have been running this # then in Oz.

Just checked Matts 2004 Jersey and he was running #2 then, so he went to 102 and Jake 103 I imagine?
Franklin Bluth 1/4/2014 6:27pm
1/4/2014 6:27pm
1. RV
2. RD
3. KR
4. JS
5. CR
6. JB

I think the vets are playing it cool. RV will step it up when it matters. Everyone counts out Dungey. The man is so consistent. I know Barcia is the pick du jour but I don't see it happening.

For those counting out Reed, I expect a top 5 of him. He is always a tick off the pace in qualifying until it's race time. He steps up his game.
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I have not followed the sport for a while, but where's Hansen at?
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DownSouth 1/4/2014 7:01pm
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1. Rick Melon
2. Bad Billy Robinson
3. Johnny Rivera

My sleeper pick is Judy McCormick, but only if she worked on her hill jumps in the off season.
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Spartacus 1/6/2014 10:07am
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Tarz483 wrote:
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Someone was correct.
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Old Mate 1/6/2014 11:42am
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Old Mate wrote:
Moss,Roczen,Barcia
Except for that Mossy fella, I came pretty close, one won and the other qualified 1st, these 3 again next week.
Track and Trail 1/8/2014 5:34pm
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I enjoyed the fact that so few thought Dungey was a podium threat.

Bye bye!
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dvs1 1/8/2014 5:42pm
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wydopen wrote:
Stewart 1st
barcia 2nd
roczen 3rd
dungey 4th
tomac 5th
grant 6th
rv 7th
weimer 8th
brayton 9th
reed 10th
wydopen come sign up and put your pick in and see how you do.

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rebus 1/8/2014 5:43pm
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zook11 wrote:
It's overwhelming the amount of people who think stewart is gonna win. Guess they haven't watched the sport the last 4 years.
Why do you care who people think are going to win? Because everyone didn't vote for Villopoto, you're upset?

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