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MT MX 4/1/2014 9:03am
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I think it's great to change things up, but I was really trying to tell in Tony's voice if he thought they would be king shit up there. Faccioti is blazing fast up there and Metcalfe will be amazing as well.
I still think there are some issues with DC and what happened at a certain race last year.
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Socket946 4/1/2014 9:06am
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MT MX wrote:
I think it's great to change things up, but I was really trying to tell in Tony's voice if he thought they would be king shit...
I think it's great to change things up, but I was really trying to tell in Tony's voice if he thought they would be king shit up there. Faccioti is blazing fast up there and Metcalfe will be amazing as well.
I still think there are some issues with DC and what happened at a certain race last year.
I think they're still on probation...Which with them, can be a huge issue. As one more screw up, I think they eat a lifetime ban!
Crisp BRAAAP! 4/1/2014 9:12am
4/1/2014 9:12am
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This is disappointing! I know the Alessi's get the brunt of abuse from alot of fans or people around them, although Tony is a bit of...
This is disappointing! I know the Alessi's get the brunt of abuse from alot of fans or people around them, although Tony is a bit of a clown.. . No one can dis credit his dedication and passion for the sport and to his sons. It is annoying that they have chosen this route.. A rider of Mike's calibre is capable of winning races if not a championship.. It is all mental when it gets to that level and he is a rider that lets the mental side of racing get the better of him. I'm sure he'll do well in Canada but it'd be better to see him pull it all together for outdoors.
*the Alessi's earn the brunt of abuse from a lot of fans..."
Crisp BRAAAP! 4/1/2014 9:15am
4/1/2014 9:15am
Sandberm wrote:
So, its a marketing decision. A lot of exposure in a small market vs. not much exposure in a large market for their hot tub cover...
So, its a marketing decision. A lot of exposure in a small market vs. not much exposure in a large market for their hot tub cover.

We all bring up the "what if?" scenario with a podium position for Mike at GH but realistically he had his opportunity last year to show he was a podium guy and for the most part I really cant remember what Mike did in 13 besides Washougal.

Genova, making a business decision based on past results both on the track and off.

Still think Mike should sign with a GP team but...
People: let's be honest here. This is not about marketing: it's about being butt hurt from last summer, plain and simple. If you heard Genova on PulpMX, that should have come across loud and clear.

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Sandberm 4/1/2014 9:25am
4/1/2014 9:25am Edited Date/Time 4/1/2014 9:26am
So whats Mexico? Central America or North America...or is there an imaginary line somewhere in-country that denotes such?

Is there a Mason/Dixon line in Me-hee-co?The Sanchez/Rodriguez parabolic arch?

Hell, Canada is practicaly the North Freeking Pole.
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TerryK 4/1/2014 10:34am
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Sandberm wrote:
So whats Mexico? Central America or North America...or is there an imaginary line somewhere in-country that denotes such? Is there a Mason/Dixon line in Me-hee-co?The Sanchez/Rodriguez...
So whats Mexico? Central America or North America...or is there an imaginary line somewhere in-country that denotes such?

Is there a Mason/Dixon line in Me-hee-co?The Sanchez/Rodriguez parabolic arch?

Hell, Canada is practicaly the North Freeking Pole.
Parts of Canada are much farther south than parts of the US.
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Brent 4/1/2014 10:35am
4/1/2014 10:35am Edited Date/Time 4/1/2014 10:44am
Let me ask a hypothetical question- If somebody else besides Tony managed that team, would they go to Canada?

Second question- if Mike Genova and his wallet hadn't come along, who would Mike be racing for?

I hope I'm hearing it wrong, but to me it sounds like a case of sour grapes or a tantrum in regards to the US Nationals.

One thing that is a constant is the strange behavior of the Alessi family- unless this is their version of an April Fools joke?
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plowboy 4/1/2014 10:46am
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I wish him and the team an injury and hassle free season. Go get 'em Mike.
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IceMan446 4/1/2014 10:53am
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It might be me, but every time Tony talks he seems like he is always in a defensive mode. Like the whole world is against his team and kids and he has to make it known he doesnt have any ill will towards anyone. But it sounds like the exact opposite.

Them signing Medaglia makes me think they are just running GH and have no intentions of running the rest of the Nationals. Their minds are set on racing in Canada.

I have a feeling at some point this summer we will hear how the Canadian nationals are better than the ones put on by MX sports and the current drug ring they run.
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GuyB 4/1/2014 10:55am
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burn1986 wrote:
They need to put Mike on a 2-stroke 250 in the Lites class.
They also need to make you the team manager...but that's not happening, either.
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DC 4/1/2014 11:05am
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There are no issues between DC and the team.

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TomZ 4/1/2014 11:11am
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Sandberm wrote:
So whats Mexico? Central America or North America...or is there an imaginary line somewhere in-country that denotes such? Is there a Mason/Dixon line in Me-hee-co?The Sanchez/Rodriguez...
So whats Mexico? Central America or North America...or is there an imaginary line somewhere in-country that denotes such?

Is there a Mason/Dixon line in Me-hee-co?The Sanchez/Rodriguez parabolic arch?

Hell, Canada is practicaly the North Freeking Pole.
TerryK wrote:
Parts of Canada are much farther south than parts of the US.
Walton is south of nearly the entire U.S. northern border (except some of Mi, Oh and Pa)..........Eh.
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Crash82 4/1/2014 11:44am
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rpoint116 wrote:
Interesting.

It was funny, Tony said 3 times, "by our choice"

Hope it works out for them
He has to say stuff like that because idiots like to make crap up, spread rumors and believe everything they read on the net, know what I mean?
wired4speed 4/1/2014 11:58am
4/1/2014 11:58am
After this past SX season I was looking forward to seeing Alessi possibly having a great outdoor season. The interview with Tony shows why he should not be in any public relations position. Mike Alessi should speak for Mike Alessi.
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burn1986 4/1/2014 1:50pm
4/1/2014 1:50pm Edited Date/Time 4/1/2014 1:52pm
burn1986 wrote:
They need to put Mike on a 2-stroke 250 in the Lites class.
GuyB wrote:
They also need to make you the team manager...but that's not happening, either.
Would that be cool or what - an MC tuned RM250, with Mikey aboard?!

Just a thought Smile
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jeffro756 4/1/2014 2:15pm
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why is no one calling april fools on this one? Feels sorta like a joke, no?
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Socket946 4/1/2014 2:21pm
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DC wrote:
There are no issues between DC and the team.

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How much longer does their probation go for? June 1st IIRC?
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dirtnapper 4/1/2014 4:15pm
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Is Jeff coming with them?? Huh

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PPS Moto 4/1/2014 5:20pm
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Is it possible this is April Fools?
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ML512 4/1/2014 5:23pm
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PPS Moto wrote:
Is it possible this is April Fools?
Nope, we would come up with something much better. Laughing
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Scott167 4/1/2014 5:54pm
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Sadly, no one has asked us if we WANT him up here. Well, maybe no problem with Mike coming, but leave Curly and Moe behind. On...
Sadly, no one has asked us if we WANT him up here. Well, maybe no problem with Mike coming, but leave Curly and Moe behind. On the upside, Rob Ford will be able to breathe a huge sigh of relief. "Thank God, now where's that pipe?"
TJ 755 wrote:
we'll trade the whole circus for bieber
id take that deal. we give you bieber for the alessis
theinternetkid 4/1/2014 6:02pm
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Sandberm wrote:
So whats Mexico? Central America or North America...or is there an imaginary line somewhere in-country that denotes such? Is there a Mason/Dixon line in Me-hee-co?The Sanchez/Rodriguez...
So whats Mexico? Central America or North America...or is there an imaginary line somewhere in-country that denotes such?

Is there a Mason/Dixon line in Me-hee-co?The Sanchez/Rodriguez parabolic arch?

Hell, Canada is practicaly the North Freeking Pole.
Geographically speaking, Mexico is usually referred to as part of Latin America. However, there are lots of ways to break up areas of the world in regards to regions.
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48dirtbikekid 4/1/2014 6:48pm
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scooter5002 wrote:
Sadly, no one has asked us if we WANT him up here. Well, maybe no problem with Mike coming, but leave Curly and Moe behind. On...
Sadly, no one has asked us if we WANT him up here. Well, maybe no problem with Mike coming, but leave Curly and Moe behind. On the upside, Rob Ford will be able to breathe a huge sigh of relief. "Thank God, now where's that pipe?"
TJ 755 wrote:
we'll trade the whole circus for bieber
Scott167 wrote:
id take that deal. we give you bieber for the alessis
That's the most uneven trade in the world, even if we only get one body to your 3 Joelessis and MCR!
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Jarid332 4/1/2014 6:55pm
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Personally, it might be a great choice for them, I gotta think Mike would be one of the title favorites right? Also, Canada is cold as...
Personally, it might be a great choice for them, I gotta think Mike would be one of the title favorites right?

Also, Canada is cold as hell, gotta be a lot of hot tubs.
Flatliner wrote:
It's actually brutally hot in summer Smile
Juss wrote:
No hotter than racing in the USA, and yes I lived in Hamilton Ontario Canada for a few years..
The Hammer! I'm sorry...
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Sully22 4/1/2014 9:56pm
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What's kinda sad...Alessi is missing out on an amazing opportunity to show the industry, sponsors, themselves, heck the universe what he's made of with all the top guys healthy (what looks to be anyway, we'll see with the rest of SX) and all going to be there. Rise above it all and let your riding do the talking...put your head down, work hard, go out there and win a moto or put your MCR bike up on the box. Unlike years past where top guys were out, and with 250 champions moving up, this would be the year of all years for MA to show his stuff. guess they'll show Canada then....
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GuyB 4/1/2014 9:59pm
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PPS Moto wrote:
Is it possible this is April Fools?
Well, he told me that last Saturday. So if it was, it was extremely well-planned.

(Translation: It's not an AFD thing.)
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ford832 4/2/2014 4:22am
4/2/2014 4:22am Edited Date/Time 4/2/2014 4:22am
We do get a lot of US "seconds" up here every year but talent of this level can only raise the level of competition.I'm glad to see it. Go Colton. Cool ..and Metty too.Smile

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