Metcalfe's permanent #... what should I pick?

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123 9/13/2008 4:24pm
9/13/2008 4:24pm
The answer is as easy as 1-2-3.


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RRsis17 9/13/2008 7:04pm
9/13/2008 7:04pm
i like the 123 :-)
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Spinner 9/13/2008 7:08pm
9/13/2008 7:08pm
I was always under the impression that 100, 101, and 123 were on hold by the AMA for incoming riders from outside the USA.

But, since you've held on to it now for this long, keep it. You've always been one of my favorite riders, Brett, so it will make it easy for me to spot you on the new red bike next year.
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mxpimp 9/13/2008 8:17pm
9/13/2008 8:17pm
Go with 24. People will get use to it in no time.

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Motodude 9/14/2008 12:03am
9/14/2008 12:03am Edited Date/Time 9/14/2008 12:05am
iro wrote:
69
181, its the metric version of 69. Seriously, use 24 Brett...leave 123 for Luke George mate. Wink
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julienmark 9/14/2008 12:49am
9/14/2008 12:49am
Take the 24 it is more of an attraction to NON PURIST media and fans.

You have worked hard for it anyway.
Stone Spray 9/14/2008 1:28am
9/14/2008 1:28am
I like 123 because it has become you like Bubba, Alessi, TP, etc. Dont look at it as you are fast and earned 24, you are fast as sh$$ any way and earned the right to choose and stay with your three digit, not many can do that. How many 3 digit numbers can people name immediately? You would be one of a few!

Also, you could have your wife or kid choose. Congrats on a killer year and being one of very few that finish a race with everything you got!

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chadwik74 9/14/2008 8:29am
9/14/2008 8:29am
24
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Devil1nNj 9/14/2008 9:38am
9/14/2008 9:38am
123 = BM . I would keep the 3 digit. A 3 digit on the podium is BA in my opinion.

Whatever you pick, best of luck this year.
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bmetty123 9/14/2008 3:32pm
9/14/2008 3:32pm
jathey wrote:
Here's an idea that might be fun: Have your clothing sponsor make up two jerseys. One with #123 and one with #24. Whichever fan comes up...

Here's an idea that might be fun:

Have your clothing sponsor make up two jerseys. One with #123 and one with #24. Whichever fan comes up with the most compelling reason for one number versus the other gets the jersey with the number you DID NOT choose.

Great way to promote your sponsor, involve your fans and someone gets a collectible, one-off jersey.
Sounds like a killer idea Jathey!
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bmetty123 9/14/2008 3:34pm
9/14/2008 3:34pm
knowitallnovice wrote:
Stay with 123 until they can give you the even lower number than 24 that you earned.
actually I can choose from 19, 20, 21, 24, and 28. But 24 has significance. Same goes for 123...
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Denn700 9/14/2008 3:40pm
9/14/2008 3:40pm
Go with 19
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yzfjere 9/14/2008 3:57pm
9/14/2008 3:57pm
24
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sean 9/14/2008 4:10pm
9/14/2008 4:10pm
Start fresh with #20 and make it significant to you.
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Motodude 9/14/2008 5:18pm
9/14/2008 5:18pm
knowitallnovice wrote:
Stay with 123 until they can give you the even lower number than 24 that you earned.
bmetty123 wrote:
actually I can choose from 19, 20, 21, 24, and 28. But 24 has significance. Same goes for 123...
19 is a very cool number. Bummer 27 isnt available as its a very famous number for successful Aussies racing overseas.
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TerryK 9/14/2008 6:37pm
9/14/2008 6:37pm
I like 123.
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zippy895 9/14/2008 7:05pm
9/14/2008 7:05pm
i get you and 132 mixed up all the time. i suggest retire the 123 and apply the 19.
19 ......top 20 #? hell ya! the low numbers represent factory riders....stand out riders.no brainer.

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Adam43 9/14/2008 7:17pm
9/14/2008 7:17pm
bmetty123 wrote:
actually I can choose from 19, 20, 21, 24, and 28. But 24 has significance. Same goes for 123...
19 IS Doug Henry to me... personally I would like to see that number left alone for some time yet. 24 is it man...
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Motodude 9/14/2008 7:28pm
9/14/2008 7:28pm
I had the most success with #19 when I raced.
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lappedrider 9/14/2008 7:44pm
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Adam43 wrote:
19 IS Doug Henry to me... personally I would like to see that number left alone for some time yet. 24 is it man...
X 2. 19 = Doug Henry, I am not ready to move on from that.....

Go with 123.
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Jack Flash 9/14/2008 9:13pm
9/14/2008 9:13pm
21
Stoop 9/14/2008 9:48pm
9/14/2008 9:48pm
21 cause that means your faster than chad
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gnarwhip 9/14/2008 11:22pm
9/14/2008 11:22pm
24 for sure...how man racers can say they have earned a two-digit number? Who cares what number it is...the fact that you have earned that is a huge accomplishment and you should represent...anyone can pick a three-digit #.
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Loose 9/15/2008 12:05am
9/15/2008 12:05am
Stoop wrote:
21 cause that means your faster than chad
Now thats funnyLaughing
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rallendude 9/15/2008 8:07am
9/15/2008 8:07am
Not 19.
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J_Dub 9/15/2008 11:31am
9/15/2008 11:31am
Metty, take the two digit 24 and run with it.
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maicoman 9/15/2008 1:44pm
9/15/2008 1:44pm
Go with the lower number 24
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breck 9/15/2008 3:15pm
9/15/2008 3:15pm
if someone took 19 i'd be saddened...

I say pick a four digit number. Like 1234

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