List of what you think is wrong with mx/sx...

Adam43 wrote:

There is way too much focus on what happens in pro racing. I get it, we are all fans. Pro racing is what it is, driven...

There is way too much focus on what happens in pro racing. I get it, we are all fans.

Pro racing is what it is, driven by its stakeholders and controlled by the OEMs that make it possible. It will only ever be what they want. We will all still watch regardless because we love to watch fast guys on bikes.

I would like to see people lend as much attention and energy to their local scene. Build a track, help out at one, volunteer for your local race org. Race yourself. Teach a friend to ride. Write an article for your paper about the local races.

You can find a lot more satisfaction in the sport when you focus on what you can change.

Adam43 wrote:

There is way too much focus on what happens in pro racing. I get it, we are all fans. Pro racing is what it is, driven...

There is way too much focus on what happens in pro racing. I get it, we are all fans.

Pro racing is what it is, driven by its stakeholders and controlled by the OEMs that make it possible. It will only ever be what they want. We will all still watch regardless because we love to watch fast guys on bikes.

I would like to see people lend as much attention and energy to their local scene. Build a track, help out at one, volunteer for your local race org. Race yourself. Teach a friend to ride. Write an article for your paper about the local races.

You can find a lot more satisfaction in the sport when you focus on what you can change.

hvaughn88 wrote:

That's actually a very valid point. I like that idea.

Hank_Thrill wrote:

If I had one wish, it would be for medical technology so advanced bones and reconstructive surgeries to be fully healed within 24-hours.

Hank_Thrill wrote:

If I had one wish, it would be for medical technology so advanced bones and reconstructive surgeries to be fully healed within 24-hours.

Whoops_Blitzer wrote:

This! Bone breaks seem to be the basest problem with this sport. They need to go! Also: Everyone on a different bike. Call me a socialist...

This! Bone breaks seem to be the basest problem with this sport. They need to go!

Also: Everyone on a different bike. Call me a socialist, but each rider on the same bike would make for a neat game.

Also: Points spread. Somehow keeping the points closer between the top 10 (right now there's a 130 point spread between RV and Short in 6th, who's gotten top 10 every round except one 11th) while also rewarding better for wins. Don't ask me how.

Also: I too would be ok with 12 sx rounds. Fill the month gap between sx and mx w/ Straight Rhythm. And everyone would attend because they wouldn't worry about breaking bones before mx!

Also: Literally quadruple the amount of dirt from a typical sx race, give Pastrana a pencil and paper (12 pieces, one for each round) and let him go nuts.

That's all for now.

Whitey wrote:

Lurch and his screaming has to go, he has run his course, it's over.