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Him and his family will cause more problems....just wait and watch.
(the messages about wishing him harm are completely out of line and I can't believe that anybody with any sense would say that)
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I love mx because its always seemed to attract down to earth, level headed people with their ego's in check, for the most part. Theres a few self righteous guys posting here that type as if Alessi just threatened their family and they need to convince everyone else their opinion is correct. Its been made very clear that it was a stupid move. No one thinks it was cool or ok to do. Go find something else to do with your time and energy.
DC
MX Sports
The thing that Alessi did here used to be called "a pick-up pass" and I've seen everyone from Jeff Emig ('95 MXdN) to RC ('97 Vegas 125 SX) to Windham (PHX '04) do the same thing -- I did it dozens of times at Motordrome racing with "Mad" Mike Jones, my brother, Jeff Glass, Mark Garrison, Tommy Carson, Fred Andrews… But since it's Mike Alessi, it's gone from a stupid takeout to "deadly assault" and he should be banned, and it's open season on death threats, catastrophic-injury wishes, etc.
I do agree entirely with everyone on this: the past transgressions of the whole family have left #800 with no room for error, and this was a huge error and he's paying for it.
For what it's worth, I was the one accused of assault at Washougal and of running a "drug ring" on PulpMX but Tony Alessi…
I come at this from a simple ask for civility, nothing else.
DC
MX Sports
Throughout the years, (among RC, Bubba, Alessi, Barcia, DC, RV, Ryno, Alessi etc) I have heard the most insane, hurtful and hateful rhetoric. These athletes are humans and have emotions. The next time, I hope some more of the fans have the courage to call people on bullshit.
I am extremely grateful to be part of this community; I love this sport, and a fan of all the athletes. When does this stop being Alessi’s issue, and person who is dragging him through the mud issue? Certainty speaks volumes of the person’s inner world – as our outer world is a reflection of our inner world.
Stay on the gas DC – thank you for stepping up. Peace and Light
Having said that...DC is right...there is no need to call for his head on a platter or wish him any kind of harm. That's just crossing the line.
This is off the topic....I try really really hard to root for Alessi...I know he's putting in the work, I know he wants it bad......I've never met him before, but I'm sure he (and his entire family) are incredibly NICE....but its like two steps forward 10 steps back for that guy. His interviews are just so awkward, that if I were him (or even his team) I would absolutely get him some public speaking/public relations classes or something. I can only imagine how awkward I would be if someone put a TV camera in my face on LIVE national television and started asking me questions...so I get it, he's nervous...but he's a professional athlete, and if there is one area that "Team Alessi" has struggled their entire careers, is public relations...so why don't they invest some of their money into public relations, public speaking...Maybe they have, I don't know.
I almost get the feeling that people are just waiting to hang him though. Last week, you should of seen the rhetoric on Barcia. This is insanity.
Not directed to DC: (this does not apply to people who are not a fan of the rider's actions, fan of his family's actions, a fan of a team, or a fan of a team - speak with facts - its the hurtful projections and manifestations I speak of)
You mentioned that you have done those passes also, really. I've been racing a long time and the people that dumped the clutch with the throttle pinned into the side of someone usually didn;t leave the track on their own two feet. I like a good block pass but a torpedo is something different.
This is just my opinion and I am probably wrong, like always, but the lack of punishment seems to me that the love of money (having Mikey around) is overcoming the love of the sport and the traditions of said sport, and as soon as that happens, my bikes are for sale.
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ever been fined in SX, so I am not sure where or why that number was what AMA/FIM decided. I will see if anyone knows more in Indy…
And as for how rough folks used to ride, ask Jonesy, or Carson, or Glass or any of those guys, night racing at Motordrome was as brutal as PJ1 Arenacross would get with Dennis Hawthorne, Jimmy Chester, Jim Neese, etc. It was different back then for sure, probably in every area of the country!
DC
MX Sports
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Alessi
But if you do, check out how he locks the front wheel up twice just before he "pins" the throttle. Weird technique for someone to use when planning a take out move.
Congrats monkeys.
http://brotocross.com/thoughts/these-alessi-trolls-are-the-worst-people-that-have-ever-existed/
"This is one of those times where I feel like I have a responsibility to open my mouth simply because I know that a lot of the people that read my shit are assholes. I feel like I’m kind of the king Alessi-hater, even though I don’t really hate him; I just hate the way he and his dad represent themselves and this sport. Mike as a person is just fine. I know some of you might be reading this and saying “Well what right do you have to criticize how they go about doing things?” This is America, dipshit. I am literally granted that right by the Constitution. But that is neither here nor there.
Mike has been taking a lot of heat for the Tickle incident on Saturday, and I’ve already made my opinion clear on that and sent my heat, accordingly. I’m talking to the people in the screenshots above and anyone making similar comments: You are the scum of the earth. You are the reason that there are long lines at airport security (or even that airport security exists at all), and the reason that some kids cannot get into school without walking through a metal detector. Everyone who is not saying such horrible garbage is a higher form of humanity than you, and would progress the welfare of the human race far more efficiently without you. Your criticism is as far from constructive as it could possibly be, although I am 100% sure that you don’t possess the brain power and empathetic qualities to understand what constructive criticism is. I say stuff to be funny, all in the name of comedy and satire. It’s all just “talking shit”, if you will. There is no humor in your merciless hatred. Like, are you people actually trying to be funny? Because it wasn’t, at all. You are horrible at being funny, kind of like you’re horrible at most things. This is what happens when people who suck try at things. I still don’t like Alessi, but he is 1000 times better than you people."
Ok ok it is Alessi and in the past they may have found excuses, but since the lasergate I think they are more than aware no BS is tolerated anymore.
I do not know what was in Alessi's mind, but there is also a good probability it was the exact incident as with Stewart earlier this season when his hand come off the handlebar...
Now about the clutch argument, it is fully possible it got released when the contact has been made with Tickle.
P.S. Sorry it was not exactly the topic, I fully support the riders too in this kind of situation, it may be interesting to put a "behave & respect" on every tickets, or to make a logo on helmets, or to repeat it once at each event on tv ...
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