Hey Feld - not buying sx tickets this year

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Hey Feld. Great job jumping in bed with the FIM. It is several years later but it is finally biting you in the butt. They are about to cost you the sports most popular rider for 2015 season and maybe forever... all over prescribed adderall

The US series should be US series and we should not be beholden to anyone in Europe.

I have sat back and watch this since it was announced it is now DECEMBER and NO NEWS.

I hope others boycott the SX season this year if James is not there. (Your purses have been terrible for years and we have all put up with it b/c you are the only game in town but it has reach a breaking point now)
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Harry Backmon 12/6/2014 7:40am
12/6/2014 7:40am
How is Stewart the sport's most popular rider "ever"? I don't agree with that.

I'll still be watching and going regardless. James definitely adds excitement, but if he's not there, I'm still going to enjoy the racing.
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downard254 12/6/2014 7:41am
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I have a feeling this one is going to get a bit ugly.
Harry Backmon 12/6/2014 7:42am
12/6/2014 7:42am
PS. I predict at least an 8-page rager before dumbgeon.
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dirtdog36 12/6/2014 7:46am
12/6/2014 7:46am Edited Date/Time 12/6/2014 7:48am
Harry Backmon wrote:
How is Stewart the sport's most popular rider "ever"? I don't agree with that. I'll still be watching and going regardless. James definitely adds excitement, but...
How is Stewart the sport's most popular rider "ever"? I don't agree with that.

I'll still be watching and going regardless. James definitely adds excitement, but if he's not there, I'm still going to enjoy the racing.
Please re-read did not say the most ever

meant that if he does not race this year he might not race ever again... is t hat what we want???

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Harry Backmon 12/6/2014 7:47am
12/6/2014 7:47am Edited Date/Time 12/6/2014 7:50am
dirtdog36 wrote:
Please re-read did not say the most ever meant that if he does not race this year he might not race ever again... is t hat...
Please re-read did not say the most ever

meant that if he does not race this year he might not race ever again... is t hat what we want???
I stand by my interpretation of your post. However, it is your post, if you say that was not your intention, then so be it.
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scooter5002 12/6/2014 7:49am
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I'd argue that Stewart is not the most popular rider, and the series will do just fine without him.
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dirtdog36 12/6/2014 7:49am
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dirtdog36 wrote:
Please re-read did not say the most ever meant that if he does not race this year he might not race ever again... is t hat...
Please re-read did not say the most ever

meant that if he does not race this year he might not race ever again... is t hat what we want???
Harry Backmon wrote:
I stand by my interpretation of your post. However, it is your post, if you say that was not your intention, then so be it.
As is everyone. Just stating that I did not say that he was the most popular rider ever... IMO that would be TP199, he bridged the gap to the masses that had no idea what MX was before him...
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dirtdog36 12/6/2014 7:50am
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scooter5002 wrote:
I'd argue that Stewart is not the most popular rider, and the series will do just fine without him.
Not saying the series can't live without him but asking is that what you want?
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GD2 12/6/2014 7:54am
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One rider not being able to race (or being in the state of unknown) has absolutely no effect on whether or not I watch/attend SX events. He's good for the sport, but if he doesn't come back it'll just move on without him.
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jasen.bougher 12/6/2014 8:00am
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If Stewart broke the rules gets punished and you can't deal with it that's your problem
woody woodpecker 12/6/2014 8:01am
12/6/2014 8:01am
There is a great line-up of riders this year, with or without James. If James isn't there, no-one is going to boycott SX. (Well maybe you can team up with raining yellow and start something?)

As I understand it the fault lies with James' camp for not filling out the appropriate forms, therefore he has to accept the consequences. Which he certainly seems to be doing right now. I doubt many real MX fans "want" this to be the case.. racing is always more exciting with James out there.
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Xeno 12/6/2014 8:03am
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For sure it's a big mess, but I don't see how it's caused by Feld's affiliation with FIM.
The AMA performs drug testing, too.
It sucks, and I want to see Bubba race too. But it's his own dang fault for not filing a TUE.

By the way, I will not be boycotting:



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bama205 12/6/2014 8:12am
12/6/2014 8:12am
Did you post this for Vital to see? Or feld? Orr FIM?
2smokertillend 12/6/2014 8:35am
12/6/2014 8:35am
So sorry for your loss, I will be at the STL round. Just like every other year the fine people, let our great city enjoy this great sport. should be a really interesting round Smile
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trailhopper 12/6/2014 8:44am
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Hey dirtdog36......not giving a shit whether you go or not....neither does Feld, FIM or most anyone else for that matter.
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Skuzzy29 12/6/2014 8:47am
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Boycott SX?! ...ummmm, no!
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500guy 12/6/2014 8:47am
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I agree with a few points #1 the FIM is useless to the SX series.

#2 the offense was in April this is not acceptable to still be in limbo

I think the OP missed on a big point too, the tickets are way to high and the money isn't going to the riders.
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theToothPerry 12/6/2014 8:54am
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If you guys think its Roczen or Dungey that sells more tickets than Reed or Stewart, you're sadly mistaken. Theres a reason why their lines are still the longest...

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rpoint116 12/6/2014 9:05am
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500guy wrote:
I agree with a few points #1 the FIM is useless to the SX series. #2 the offense was in April this is not acceptable to...
I agree with a few points #1 the FIM is useless to the SX series.

#2 the offense was in April this is not acceptable to still be in limbo

I think the OP missed on a big point too, the tickets are way to high and the money isn't going to the riders.
I see the OP's position as well.

The FIM should not be in bed with the FIM. They bring no value to the table.

How the Stewart situation is being handled is piss poor. I don't care if it's Stewart, Canard, or a privateer, due process must be timely.

Samdanny576 12/6/2014 9:11am
12/6/2014 9:11am Edited Date/Time 12/6/2014 9:14am
I don't disagree with him being punished for breaking the rules.
I disagree with the FIM, WADA, AMAPRO and Feld all sitting around with their thumbs up their asses, as apposed to ruling on Stewart and handing down his punishment.

It shouldn't take this long to look at the facts, and make a decision.
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1bigsave 12/6/2014 9:17am
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I thought this was going to be about ticket prices.
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holeshot100 12/6/2014 9:18am
12/6/2014 9:18am
Latest Official announcement from FELD:

We at FELD ENTERTAINMENT have decided to allow JAMES STEWART ride due to dirtdogs36 post on VITAL.
We don't want to lose that one spectator that might possibly attend a SX event.
Samdanny576 12/6/2014 9:22am
12/6/2014 9:22am Edited Date/Time 12/6/2014 9:27am
holeshot100 wrote:
Latest Official announcement from FELD: We at FELD ENTERTAINMENT have decided to allow JAMES STEWART ride due to dirtdogs36 post on VITAL. We don't want to...
Latest Official announcement from FELD:

We at FELD ENTERTAINMENT have decided to allow JAMES STEWART ride due to dirtdogs36 post on VITAL.
We don't want to lose that one spectator that might possibly attend a SX event.
FELD has stated they see a visible decrease in ticket sales when Stewart is not on the line, so it won't be just him.
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mxb2 12/6/2014 9:33am
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Thats the difference between a fanboy and a fan of the sport. If you like the sport you will follow iit no matter who shows, these are the best dudes on the planet.
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crusher773 12/6/2014 9:39am
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Racing is racing no matter who is on the line. If all we had were dudes racing 50s around I'd still watch it. James Stewart isn't the all high and mighty for the series. I don't see how it matters anyway he'll only race half of them at most before he grenades himself anyways. He's just getting them out of the way early.
Samdanny576 12/6/2014 9:43am
12/6/2014 9:43am
crusher773 wrote:
Racing is racing no matter who is on the line. If all we had were dudes racing 50s around I'd still watch it. James Stewart isn't...
Racing is racing no matter who is on the line. If all we had were dudes racing 50s around I'd still watch it. James Stewart isn't the all high and mighty for the series. I don't see how it matters anyway he'll only race half of them at most before he grenades himself anyways. He's just getting them out of the way early.
The hardcore racing fans like you and I like to think we're the majority in this sport when in fact we're far from on it.
Ever watched the commercials for SX and wonder ehy they show more crashes and girls than actual racing?
lostboy819 12/6/2014 9:44am
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dirtdog36 wrote:
Hey Feld. Great job jumping in bed with the FIM. It is several years later but it is finally biting you in the butt. They are...
Hey Feld. Great job jumping in bed with the FIM. It is several years later but it is finally biting you in the butt. They are about to cost you the sports most popular rider for 2015 season and maybe forever... all over prescribed adderall

The US series should be US series and we should not be beholden to anyone in Europe.

I have sat back and watch this since it was announced it is now DECEMBER and NO NEWS.

I hope others boycott the SX season this year if James is not there. (Your purses have been terrible for years and we have all put up with it b/c you are the only game in town but it has reach a breaking point now)
Well if you are gonna talk the talk you better walk the walk! After all this shit talking you better not even watch the SXs on TV. I bet you will be glued to your TV for A1 just like everyone else you hypocrite.Wink
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scooter5002 12/6/2014 9:57am
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scooter5002 wrote:
I'd argue that Stewart is not the most popular rider, and the series will do just fine without him.
dirtdog36 wrote:
Not saying the series can't live without him but asking is that what you want?
It doesn't bother me one way or the other. Everybody knew that testing was coming, and someone in Stewart's camp screwed up. End of story. I do think it should have been handled by now, but it hasn't. I don't sweat shit that I can't control, and there are plenty of guys left to line up, who give us plenty of excitement.

Let me ask you this: do you think James gives a shit that I'm up here freezing my nuts off in the patch, and won't be at A1, or any other round? Exactly. Tongue
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Gravel 12/6/2014 9:58am
12/6/2014 9:58am
Enforcement of the rulebook shouldn't take months, it should take a few weeks. James is a victim of cowardly leaders who don't appear to have the backbone to enforce the rules they wrote. Using wada as the final authority is a great example of shifting the liability and avoiding the heat that comes with making a decision that might be unpopular. Cowardice at the top level of any organization will always result in lost credibility...

But I'll still be at every race I can make!
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Zracer 12/6/2014 10:01am
12/6/2014 10:01am
I think this will be a great benefit to the sport when 7 finally retires. If all his fans would just go away , the collective IQ will take quite a jump. No one understands less or appreciates less what mx and sx are all about than the typical 7 fan. So from all of us ,to all of you. C-ya!!

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