damn shame 45+/50+ cant have their own moto at LL

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Edited Date/Time 8/3/2014 5:18pm
All it would add is 90 minutes to the week.

Hell,shorten it 10 minutes,50 + guys may want 2 or 3 less laps.

Earl hit 45 plus guys by lap 2.
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ML512 7/30/2014 7:47am
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All it would add is 90 minutes to the week. Hell,shorten it 10 minutes,50 + guys may want 2 or 3 less laps. Earl hit 45...
All it would add is 90 minutes to the week.

Hell,shorten it 10 minutes,50 + guys may want 2 or 3 less laps.

Earl hit 45 plus guys by lap 2.
Took me a second to realize you were talking about Loretta's. Laughing
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motomike137 7/30/2014 7:49am
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Thank you hillbilly! ^^^^
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ehr400 7/30/2014 7:51am
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Exactly!
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hillbilly 7/30/2014 7:54am
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These guys ,like me,had a hand in building the sport,doing great things and such.

My main reason to go to LL was knowing that I'd get to race,no matter where in the field you had guys all around.

No 4 lap local bs with 2 gates,

The number of lappers they passed was really unreal.

I'd sit there 3 more hours to let them have their own gate,hell,you are there 8 or 9 days,what is a few more hours.

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JA946 7/30/2014 7:56am
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hillbilly wrote:
These guys ,like me,had a hand in building the sport,doing great things and such. My main reason to go to LL was knowing that I'd get...
These guys ,like me,had a hand in building the sport,doing great things and such.

My main reason to go to LL was knowing that I'd get to race,no matter where in the field you had guys all around.

No 4 lap local bs with 2 gates,

The number of lappers they passed was really unreal.

I'd sit there 3 more hours to let them have their own gate,hell,you are there 8 or 9 days,what is a few more hours.
Took down the funny pic because I didn't realize how serious, and upset you guys would get.

Damn.
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^^^^^^^^^^^ What a dick JA946 is
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They have too many classes already....Why have a 45+ class? Do a 40+ and 50+....

The kids classes are even more ridiculous!
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^^^^^^^^^^^ What a dick JA946 is
Hmm, account number two doesn't seem to have improved his attitude at all. Whistling
F150Motocrosser 7/30/2014 8:04am
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Since they run staggered starts and are still scored separately, what's your beef with the whole thing? Just curious to understand. You saying there's an issue with lappers?

your comment about the Earl hitting 45+ guys by lap 2.... Is he a 50+ rider?? If so, are they lining the 50+ guys ahead of of the 45+?

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Dirty Mike 7/30/2014 8:12am
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JA946 wrote:
Took down the funny pic because I didn't realize how serious, and upset you guys would get.

Damn.
Posted by a dude that pry has never lined up at a meaningful race. Did you even watch this moto yesterday, or post blindly? That moto was carnage, too many on the track and two different skill levels. That's not fair to treat the old guys like that, they are the only people putting money into the sport of motocross, treat them right. And I am not being biased, I am in my twenties.
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motomike137 7/30/2014 8:12am
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F150Motocrosser wrote:
Since they run staggered starts and are still scored separately, what's your beef with the whole thing? Just curious to understand. You saying there's an issue...
Since they run staggered starts and are still scored separately, what's your beef with the whole thing? Just curious to understand. You saying there's an issue with lappers?

your comment about the Earl hitting 45+ guys by lap 2.... Is he a 50+ rider?? If so, are they lining the 50+ guys ahead of of the 45+?

You ever been on or seen the track in person? It gets a little crowded with 60 bikes on it. And no the 50+ does not line up ahead of the 45+.
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motomike137 7/30/2014 8:13am
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Dirty Mike wrote:
Posted by a dude that pry has never lined up at a meaningful race. Did you even watch this moto yesterday, or post blindly? That moto...
Posted by a dude that pry has never lined up at a meaningful race. Did you even watch this moto yesterday, or post blindly? That moto was carnage, too many on the track and two different skill levels. That's not fair to treat the old guys like that, they are the only people putting money into the sport of motocross, treat them right. And I am not being biased, I am in my twenties.
Dirty Mike gets it Smile
AnimalHungry 7/30/2014 8:16am
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It was pretty wild watching Parker rip thru the lappers - it was like some of there were standing still. I guess the point of those classes at LL is more about the taking part than winning and scoring a factory contract - they all (inc the lappers) seemed very respectful of everyone's space on the track which was nice to see.

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48fordcoe 7/30/2014 8:22am
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AnimalHungry wrote:
It was pretty wild watching Parker rip thru the lappers - it was like some of there were standing still. I guess the point of those...
It was pretty wild watching Parker rip thru the lappers - it was like some of there were standing still. I guess the point of those classes at LL is more about the taking part than winning and scoring a factory contract - they all (inc the lappers) seemed very respectful of everyone's space on the track which was nice to see.

Cheers
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It's so cool watching a x pro passing all the Amateur racer
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hillbilly 7/30/2014 8:25am
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F150Motocrosser wrote:
Since they run staggered starts and are still scored separately, what's your beef with the whole thing? Just curious to understand. You saying there's an issue...
Since they run staggered starts and are still scored separately, what's your beef with the whole thing? Just curious to understand. You saying there's an issue with lappers?

your comment about the Earl hitting 45+ guys by lap 2.... Is he a 50+ rider?? If so, are they lining the 50+ guys ahead of of the 45+?

I thought it was clear but again,

Earl is 50+ ,they start a half minute behind 45+ but he hir backmarkers by lap 2.

I agree,45+ is overkill.prolly.

My beef? Add 90 mintes to the week and let the race alone.

These guys didn't buy a 450 at age 42 and decide to race then go to LLs.

They raced all their like and probably been going there for a long time.

My 1st trip there was 1987. ,7th oa on a husky 430 in open b.
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hillbilly 7/30/2014 8:27am
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hillbilly wrote:
These guys ,like me,had a hand in building the sport,doing great things and such. My main reason to go to LL was knowing that I'd get...
These guys ,like me,had a hand in building the sport,doing great things and such.

My main reason to go to LL was knowing that I'd get to race,no matter where in the field you had guys all around.

No 4 lap local bs with 2 gates,

The number of lappers they passed was really unreal.

I'd sit there 3 more hours to let them have their own gate,hell,you are there 8 or 9 days,what is a few more hours.
JA946 wrote:
Took down the funny pic because I didn't realize how serious, and upset you guys would get.

Damn.
Shit like this dont bug me,jealousy has always been.
F150Motocrosser 7/30/2014 8:30am
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F150Motocrosser wrote:
Since they run staggered starts and are still scored separately, what's your beef with the whole thing? Just curious to understand. You saying there's an issue...
Since they run staggered starts and are still scored separately, what's your beef with the whole thing? Just curious to understand. You saying there's an issue with lappers?

your comment about the Earl hitting 45+ guys by lap 2.... Is he a 50+ rider?? If so, are they lining the 50+ guys ahead of of the 45+?

motomike137 wrote:
You ever been on or seen the track in person? It gets a little crowded with 60 bikes on it. And no the 50+ does not...
You ever been on or seen the track in person? It gets a little crowded with 60 bikes on it. And no the 50+ does not line up ahead of the 45+.
No but I can imagine how chaotic that must be..

Damn, so there's an issue with the 45+ guys having to navigate through the entire 50+ field as early as the second lap?

Yea, that's not right. The entire class (hell, both classes) should raise hell with MX Sports about that. Doesn't even sound safe and clearly sounds like it hinders competition differently than in other classes..
F150Motocrosser 7/30/2014 8:37am
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I thought it was clear but again, Earl is 50+ ,they start a half minute behind 45+ but he hir backmarkers by lap 2. I agree,45+...
I thought it was clear but again,

Earl is 50+ ,they start a half minute behind 45+ but he hir backmarkers by lap 2.

I agree,45+ is overkill.prolly.

My beef? Add 90 mintes to the week and let the race alone.

These guys didn't buy a 450 at age 42 and decide to race then go to LLs.

They raced all their like and probably been going there for a long time.

My 1st trip there was 1987. ,7th oa on a husky 430 in open b.
Gotcha... Yea, not sure how MX Sports can look those riders in the eyes and say the the benefits of the current format outweigh the negatives.. Not fair to the guys who have worked their ass off and spend shitloads of money along the way to get there. I can understand it for the 51cc classes, but not guys who have 30-40yrs plus of riding experience

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JA946 7/30/2014 8:42am
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I took down the pic, didn't realise so many would get that upset.
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Dirty Mike 7/30/2014 8:44am
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JA946 wrote:
I took down the pic, didn't realise so many would get that upset.
Yes you did. Like many times in your life you realized you were standing alone after you took a chance at humor. That sir, is why you took it down.
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jndmx 7/30/2014 9:32am
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I think we should definitely add more motos in.

Add more classes too....
20+, 23+, 25+ with a bad left arm, 30+, 35+, 38+ Diverticulitis and up, 40+, 42+ non smoking, 45+, 48+ Statin inhibitor class, 50+, 55+ non-AARP, 60+, Septuagenarian class

And of course a B/C class for all those listed.
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Uncle Tony 7/30/2014 9:38am
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I'm fairly new too motocross, been racing for 3 years, I want too know how ex national riders can compete at Loretta's, guys like Reynard, and Parker isn't he a 2 time world champion? I read somewhere emig was gonna race, not trying too start something but I thought Loretta's was an amatuer race, I'm confused
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JA946 7/30/2014 9:39am
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More 30+ classes please! then I might have a shot?

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Brent 7/30/2014 10:06am
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There are a lot of riders who have ridden most of their lives that are now getting into their 50s and still wanting to race at this level.

Maybe Loretta's could add a vet day or two like Mammoth Motocross did years ago?
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Nobody wants to see a bunch of 50 yr old doofers with Amnesia riding around in 2nd gear.
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Dirty Mike 7/30/2014 10:25am
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500guy wrote:
Nobody wants to see a bunch of 50 yr old doofers with Amnesia riding around in 2nd gear.
That's intelligent. Nice one douche, guarantee you haven't rode a motorcycle in 5 years and pry don't even know how to go about racing.
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500guy 7/30/2014 10:39am
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That's intelligent. Nice one douche, guarantee you haven't rode a motorcycle in 5 years and pry don't even know how to go about racing.
What are you some roid ragin asshole? and you would be wrong on all counts.
michael.hillion 7/30/2014 10:47am
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Nobody wants to see a bunch of 50 yr old doofers with Amnesia riding around in 2nd gear.
yeah BUT I still have a blast doing it Smile
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500guy 7/30/2014 10:50am
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500guy wrote:
Nobody wants to see a bunch of 50 yr old doofers with Amnesia riding around in 2nd gear.
michael.hillion wrote:
yeah BUT I still have a blast doing it Smile
There is no doubt that it's fun,
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Mr Bean 7/30/2014 10:54am
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Dubach is over 50.

I think he gets out of 2nd gear.

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