Let's Clear the Air.....

MxKing809
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Edited Date/Time 1/30/2014 3:18pm
Everyone has a favorite rider and I'm going to take this chance to put mine out there. No wondering from here on out. Gun to my head.... I'm rooting for this guy



Who do you guys got?
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zook11
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1/30/2014 5:43am
Speaking of Tomac, does anyone know if he is racing this weekend?
Huevos
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1/30/2014 5:49am
This badass right here is my favorite rider of all time.
Frodad78
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1/30/2014 5:50am
I just need someone to photoshop a cape on Tomac!

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1/30/2014 6:14am
MxKing809 wrote:
Everyone has a favorite rider and I'm going to take this chance to put mine out there. No wondering from here on out. Gun to my...
Everyone has a favorite rider and I'm going to take this chance to put mine out there. No wondering from here on out. Gun to my head.... I'm rooting for this guy



Who do you guys got?
I'm right there with you. I was so bummed when Weimer and Tomac went down in the first corner of the first race. I was really hoping he'd make a splash bigger than Roczen has. Either way, I'm a big Tomac fan. When he comes back, I sure hope he is fit and ready to battle up front.

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1/30/2014 6:36am
Ryan Dungey!

Whew! You are so right ...that IS liberating!
1/30/2014 6:55am
James BUBBA Stewart! He's like watching poetry in motion. Not to mention he was an absolute beast on a 125 back in the day
mxb2
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1/30/2014 7:12am Edited Date/Time 1/30/2014 7:13am
Favorite current riders are Metty, Tomac. and love barcia,villo style I respect all the riders skills and have a list of retired dudes.
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1/30/2014 7:14am
I don`t have a favorite rider.
yzjs7
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1/30/2014 7:16am
Mine would probably be James Stewart
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1/30/2014 7:22am
yzjs7 wrote:
Mine would probably be James Stewart
I don't believe you
JOHN CHOATE
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1/30/2014 7:54am
yzjs7 wrote:
Mine would probably be James Stewart
No way, you like James??
1/30/2014 7:57am
Tomac's one of my faves. I was bummed when Weimer landed on him too. That pic is crazy!
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1/30/2014 8:02am
I hope Eli can transfer some of that wicked speed he showed on the 250 over the past couple years to the 450. Met him at LL's several years ago and he seems like a cool cat. Looking forward to his return.
1/30/2014 8:02am Edited Date/Time 1/30/2014 8:07am
I like them all but for different reasons.

Stewart - He is the most entertaining rider on the track, and IMO, in the history of the sport. Amazing style, and you know he's going to do something spectacular every time he gets on the track. It could be a quad +1 or a wild crash, but either way you can guarantee Stewart will give you your money's worth.

Dungey - I admire his amazing consistency. He's always going to be right there in the fight. Might not be the most exciting rider, but you can count on him to be on the podium damn near every weekend.

Villopoto - His aggressiveness on the track his amazing. I really believe someone told him the track slept with his wife or something, because he just feels a need to destroy it.

Tomac - Kids awesome. I saw him in ATL last year, and most guys came in after practice and went straight to the semi. Tomac got off the bike and shook hands and took pictures and signed autographs before heading back to the semi. Granted he was just doing a small stint on the 450, so he actually had time for that sort of thing, but it was refreshing to see. Definitely seems to be a down to earth dude.

Reed - A guy that believes in himself enough to go out and start his own team deserves respect. Coming back to win after a bike change and his 2013 slump and everyone writing him off was great to see. Looking forward to seeing him back upfront for the rest of the season.

Canard - I don't know what it is, but I love his style. He looks so loose on the bike, and his scrubs are insane. They don't look forced, they just look fluid and smooth. Another down to earth dude that does great things off the track and a perfect role model for children everywhere.

Barcia - Most people don't like it, but I like the BamBam attitude. I think it just adds to the excitement of the race. Rivalries are good for the sport, and Barcia is the guy to create a good rivalry. Hoping to see him get better results this season.

Millsaps - Not sure what got into his ass, but he delivered last season. Really unfortunate turn of events for him this year, but I look forward to see him get back on the track. Rarely we get to see a guy go from a consistent 5-10 rider to a points lead holder and title contender. He somehow found that next level and it was amazing.

Roczen - Seems to be doing everything right. Comes right out of the gate and wins A1. I expected him to come out and get his feet wet a little in his rookie season then really make a push next year, but he's right there in the title hunt after 4 rounds. In a field this deep, that's saying something.

Brayton - Like Millsaps last year, he came out and opened some eyes this year. JGR seems to have the '14 Yamaha really dialed in this year, and it's great to see him find that next level as well and be battling for wins. It seems once you reach a certain speed, any extra speed gets smaller and harder to find, he seems to have found quite a bit over the off season.

Peick - What can you say? This guy is on it. 7th at A2 behind Reed, Stewart, Roczen, Brayton, Villopoto and Dungey. Did you read the names in front of him? VERY impressive. Expecting great things from him this season.

With all that said, I think it's obvious I just cheer for great racing. I hope this championship is a 5 rider battle all the way to Vegas!
hvaughn88
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1/30/2014 8:04am Edited Date/Time 1/30/2014 12:07pm
James, RV, Roczen, Canard, Reed, Tomac, Peick, Hahn, Brayton, Weimer, Webb, AC, Durham, Barbaree. I guess I'm more a fan of the sport as opposed to individual riders, haha

Edit: Shit, I can't believe I forgot top jimmy!!
BobPA
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1/30/2014 8:39am
Barcia all the way

Kenny is pretty rad too

James is a straight up boss

Tomac? Shreds for sure...but I think he is overhyped on here. Definitely the king of choking
Socket946
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1/30/2014 8:40am

My favorite rider of all time, JN Roberts.
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1/30/2014 8:51am
I'm a fan if of the guys who line up on the gate.
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1/30/2014 8:55am
GuyB wrote:
I'm a fan if of the guys who line up on the gate.
^^^ What Gibby said.
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1/30/2014 9:18am
SEE ARE125 wrote:
I like them all but for different reasons. Stewart - He is the most entertaining rider on the track, and IMO, in the history of the...
I like them all but for different reasons.

Stewart - He is the most entertaining rider on the track, and IMO, in the history of the sport. Amazing style, and you know he's going to do something spectacular every time he gets on the track. It could be a quad +1 or a wild crash, but either way you can guarantee Stewart will give you your money's worth.

Dungey - I admire his amazing consistency. He's always going to be right there in the fight. Might not be the most exciting rider, but you can count on him to be on the podium damn near every weekend.

Villopoto - His aggressiveness on the track his amazing. I really believe someone told him the track slept with his wife or something, because he just feels a need to destroy it.

Tomac - Kids awesome. I saw him in ATL last year, and most guys came in after practice and went straight to the semi. Tomac got off the bike and shook hands and took pictures and signed autographs before heading back to the semi. Granted he was just doing a small stint on the 450, so he actually had time for that sort of thing, but it was refreshing to see. Definitely seems to be a down to earth dude.

Reed - A guy that believes in himself enough to go out and start his own team deserves respect. Coming back to win after a bike change and his 2013 slump and everyone writing him off was great to see. Looking forward to seeing him back upfront for the rest of the season.

Canard - I don't know what it is, but I love his style. He looks so loose on the bike, and his scrubs are insane. They don't look forced, they just look fluid and smooth. Another down to earth dude that does great things off the track and a perfect role model for children everywhere.

Barcia - Most people don't like it, but I like the BamBam attitude. I think it just adds to the excitement of the race. Rivalries are good for the sport, and Barcia is the guy to create a good rivalry. Hoping to see him get better results this season.

Millsaps - Not sure what got into his ass, but he delivered last season. Really unfortunate turn of events for him this year, but I look forward to see him get back on the track. Rarely we get to see a guy go from a consistent 5-10 rider to a points lead holder and title contender. He somehow found that next level and it was amazing.

Roczen - Seems to be doing everything right. Comes right out of the gate and wins A1. I expected him to come out and get his feet wet a little in his rookie season then really make a push next year, but he's right there in the title hunt after 4 rounds. In a field this deep, that's saying something.

Brayton - Like Millsaps last year, he came out and opened some eyes this year. JGR seems to have the '14 Yamaha really dialed in this year, and it's great to see him find that next level as well and be battling for wins. It seems once you reach a certain speed, any extra speed gets smaller and harder to find, he seems to have found quite a bit over the off season.

Peick - What can you say? This guy is on it. 7th at A2 behind Reed, Stewart, Roczen, Brayton, Villopoto and Dungey. Did you read the names in front of him? VERY impressive. Expecting great things from him this season.

With all that said, I think it's obvious I just cheer for great racing. I hope this championship is a 5 rider battle all the way to Vegas!
Best post since... ever ? Hum, no, you forgot Top Jimmy in your list !!!!
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1/30/2014 9:22am


this kid.
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1/30/2014 9:31am
Call me cliche but my favorite of all time will always be MC. Current favorite is Bubba, but I like all the contenders and just love to see good racing!
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1/30/2014 9:53am
hvaughn88 wrote:
James, RV, Roczen, Canard, Reed, Tomac, Peick, Hahn, Brayton, Weimer, Webb, AC, Durham, Barbaree. I guess I'm more a fan of the sport as opposed to...
James, RV, Roczen, Canard, Reed, Tomac, Peick, Hahn, Brayton, Weimer, Webb, AC, Durham, Barbaree. I guess I'm more a fan of the sport as opposed to individual riders, haha

Edit: Shit, I can't believe I forgot top jimmy!!
Thanks for typing all that for me
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1/30/2014 9:54am
SEE ARE125 wrote:
I like them all but for different reasons. Stewart - He is the most entertaining rider on the track, and IMO, in the history of the...
I like them all but for different reasons.

Stewart - He is the most entertaining rider on the track, and IMO, in the history of the sport. Amazing style, and you know he's going to do something spectacular every time he gets on the track. It could be a quad +1 or a wild crash, but either way you can guarantee Stewart will give you your money's worth.

Dungey - I admire his amazing consistency. He's always going to be right there in the fight. Might not be the most exciting rider, but you can count on him to be on the podium damn near every weekend.

Villopoto - His aggressiveness on the track his amazing. I really believe someone told him the track slept with his wife or something, because he just feels a need to destroy it.

Tomac - Kids awesome. I saw him in ATL last year, and most guys came in after practice and went straight to the semi. Tomac got off the bike and shook hands and took pictures and signed autographs before heading back to the semi. Granted he was just doing a small stint on the 450, so he actually had time for that sort of thing, but it was refreshing to see. Definitely seems to be a down to earth dude.

Reed - A guy that believes in himself enough to go out and start his own team deserves respect. Coming back to win after a bike change and his 2013 slump and everyone writing him off was great to see. Looking forward to seeing him back upfront for the rest of the season.

Canard - I don't know what it is, but I love his style. He looks so loose on the bike, and his scrubs are insane. They don't look forced, they just look fluid and smooth. Another down to earth dude that does great things off the track and a perfect role model for children everywhere.

Barcia - Most people don't like it, but I like the BamBam attitude. I think it just adds to the excitement of the race. Rivalries are good for the sport, and Barcia is the guy to create a good rivalry. Hoping to see him get better results this season.

Millsaps - Not sure what got into his ass, but he delivered last season. Really unfortunate turn of events for him this year, but I look forward to see him get back on the track. Rarely we get to see a guy go from a consistent 5-10 rider to a points lead holder and title contender. He somehow found that next level and it was amazing.

Roczen - Seems to be doing everything right. Comes right out of the gate and wins A1. I expected him to come out and get his feet wet a little in his rookie season then really make a push next year, but he's right there in the title hunt after 4 rounds. In a field this deep, that's saying something.

Brayton - Like Millsaps last year, he came out and opened some eyes this year. JGR seems to have the '14 Yamaha really dialed in this year, and it's great to see him find that next level as well and be battling for wins. It seems once you reach a certain speed, any extra speed gets smaller and harder to find, he seems to have found quite a bit over the off season.

Peick - What can you say? This guy is on it. 7th at A2 behind Reed, Stewart, Roczen, Brayton, Villopoto and Dungey. Did you read the names in front of him? VERY impressive. Expecting great things from him this season.

With all that said, I think it's obvious I just cheer for great racing. I hope this championship is a 5 rider battle all the way to Vegas!
And this too^^^^^
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1/30/2014 9:55am
Trey Canard....Enough said.
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1/30/2014 10:14am
SEE ARE125 wrote:
I like them all but for different reasons. Stewart - He is the most entertaining rider on the track, and IMO, in the history of the...
I like them all but for different reasons.

Stewart - He is the most entertaining rider on the track, and IMO, in the history of the sport. Amazing style, and you know he's going to do something spectacular every time he gets on the track. It could be a quad +1 or a wild crash, but either way you can guarantee Stewart will give you your money's worth.

Dungey - I admire his amazing consistency. He's always going to be right there in the fight. Might not be the most exciting rider, but you can count on him to be on the podium damn near every weekend.

Villopoto - His aggressiveness on the track his amazing. I really believe someone told him the track slept with his wife or something, because he just feels a need to destroy it.

Tomac - Kids awesome. I saw him in ATL last year, and most guys came in after practice and went straight to the semi. Tomac got off the bike and shook hands and took pictures and signed autographs before heading back to the semi. Granted he was just doing a small stint on the 450, so he actually had time for that sort of thing, but it was refreshing to see. Definitely seems to be a down to earth dude.

Reed - A guy that believes in himself enough to go out and start his own team deserves respect. Coming back to win after a bike change and his 2013 slump and everyone writing him off was great to see. Looking forward to seeing him back upfront for the rest of the season.

Canard - I don't know what it is, but I love his style. He looks so loose on the bike, and his scrubs are insane. They don't look forced, they just look fluid and smooth. Another down to earth dude that does great things off the track and a perfect role model for children everywhere.

Barcia - Most people don't like it, but I like the BamBam attitude. I think it just adds to the excitement of the race. Rivalries are good for the sport, and Barcia is the guy to create a good rivalry. Hoping to see him get better results this season.

Millsaps - Not sure what got into his ass, but he delivered last season. Really unfortunate turn of events for him this year, but I look forward to see him get back on the track. Rarely we get to see a guy go from a consistent 5-10 rider to a points lead holder and title contender. He somehow found that next level and it was amazing.

Roczen - Seems to be doing everything right. Comes right out of the gate and wins A1. I expected him to come out and get his feet wet a little in his rookie season then really make a push next year, but he's right there in the title hunt after 4 rounds. In a field this deep, that's saying something.

Brayton - Like Millsaps last year, he came out and opened some eyes this year. JGR seems to have the '14 Yamaha really dialed in this year, and it's great to see him find that next level as well and be battling for wins. It seems once you reach a certain speed, any extra speed gets smaller and harder to find, he seems to have found quite a bit over the off season.

Peick - What can you say? This guy is on it. 7th at A2 behind Reed, Stewart, Roczen, Brayton, Villopoto and Dungey. Did you read the names in front of him? VERY impressive. Expecting great things from him this season.

With all that said, I think it's obvious I just cheer for great racing. I hope this championship is a 5 rider battle all the way to Vegas!
GHOPPER wrote:
And this too^^^^^
I kind of agree with everything this post has to say. There are just to many riders on the gate that I enjoy watching. Hard to root for only one or two guys. Each individual has their own story on how they made it this far......it's hard to not cheer for any of them.

I tend to cheer for great racing as well. No run away championships.....and some good ol' fashion bar bangin' action.
1/30/2014 10:20am
Well for a while there I was convinced that Trey Canard was my NUMBER ONE GUY (i just scored an old TC Excitebike T-shirt off ebay and I'm very excitebike), but then I noticed something very telling when he raced James Stewart in the heat at A1 last year: I wanted Stewart to blast him. Not off of anything, or over anything, but just a general blasting. But instead Trey blasted him :[

Now, granted, I want Bubba to win tons of races and a title so I can be happy for him and rub it in everyone's faces, and if he gets beat in the first heat race of the year, heat races of course being his specialty, by a rider who's effectively been out since early 2011, that's not a great sign of things to come. So of course I wanted him to win. (Plus with Trey he doesn't have to win everything; you're pretty content as a fan if he's in the top 5, just so long as he's not hurting himself further.)

But then at Millville it happened again! Easily the best racing of the season, and I was definitely willing for Bubba to win. It's a lot of stress watching your favorite dudes, who also happen to be the two most wildly tenacious* dudes on the track, battle each other for a win - twice (which stress turned out not to be entirely needless, since they actually did make contact in the air while throwing their bikes around). But it's all good.

[ * I was gonna say most accident-prone, but I think Zach Bell holds that title now. ]

Tomac third.
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1/30/2014 10:32am
I would be a bigger RV2 fan if I could figure out if he is a Seahawks fan or not. I thought it was golden at A-2 with Seahawks gear and stuff, but then he comes out at Oakland with that Raiders crap on. This is seriously how I am judging this Smile . Go Hawks!
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1/30/2014 11:14am
mx510 wrote:
I would be a bigger RV2 fan if I could figure out if he is a Seahawks fan or not. I thought it was golden at...
I would be a bigger RV2 fan if I could figure out if he is a Seahawks fan or not. I thought it was golden at A-2 with Seahawks gear and stuff, but then he comes out at Oakland with that Raiders crap on. This is seriously how I am judging this Smile . Go Hawks!
Apparently he couldn't even name three Seahawks players according to Matthes...just sad.
zook11
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1/30/2014 11:58am
mx510 wrote:
I would be a bigger RV2 fan if I could figure out if he is a Seahawks fan or not. I thought it was golden at...
I would be a bigger RV2 fan if I could figure out if he is a Seahawks fan or not. I thought it was golden at A-2 with Seahawks gear and stuff, but then he comes out at Oakland with that Raiders crap on. This is seriously how I am judging this Smile . Go Hawks!
visser62 wrote:
Apparently he couldn't even name three Seahawks players according to Matthes...just sad.
Who cares? He's too busy winning championships and counting his money.

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