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IWreckALot 3/12/2015 1:58pm
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Glory wrote:
Only 57 seconds back :P For sure he'll probably be up there. But to run the pace of Cairoli and Herlings I just can't see And...
Only 57 seconds back Tongue

For sure he'll probably be up there. But to run the pace of Cairoli and Herlings I just can't see

And remember that's 54 seconds behind Herlings who crashed in the first turn. Insane
RV easily beats Barcia by :57 regularly. Not saying you're wrong, but it makes the comparison a little more competitive. I'll be watching that race for sure. It'll be interesting to see how RV adapts and if he can pressure AC, how much more can AC push in that race.
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500guy 3/12/2015 2:09pm
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Moto 2 at Southwick 2013 RV beat Barcia by 56 seconds,

He beat him by 58 seconds at Hangtown too.

All this means is nothing means anything until We see what RV does against the GP guy's but lets not kid ourselves that it should be much better than Barcia has ever done.
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Olson 3/12/2015 2:10pm
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Comparing RV to Barcia. Pfft.





Motocross83 3/12/2015 2:10pm
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I don't think he'll beat Tony round Lommel but anywhere in the 3 - 5 range will be a great result.

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philG 3/12/2015 2:51pm
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The thing with any track , is that it is never the same as a GP weekend when it comes to bumps... any track that is open to the public all the time like Lommel has a way of getting bumpy that relates to the speed of the riders on it, and when they are regular guys , it doesnt end up the same.. so practice all you want but until you only have the best guys on it , it wont be the same as a race weekend.

Looking forward to Valkenswaard.
Muscle-Milk-KTM 3/12/2015 2:54pm
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I'm going to Lommel this year. Don't think RV will get anywhere near AC. I'm looking forward to seeing Herlings lapping the entire MX2 field.
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moto282 3/12/2015 3:04pm
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Flex wrote:
"Only 57 seconds" Huh???

Thats A LOT of seconds lol..
Still better than 1:37 for Nagl, 1:49 for Desalle, 1:56 for Paulin, 2:00 for Dungey. Cairoli and Herlings are legends at Lommel so being within a minute is still good ha.

I would be shocked if RV won there, and the cool thing is we have no idea how he will do. I didn't think Barcia would do that well either given his style.
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Mit12 3/12/2015 3:14pm
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RY9MX wrote:
RV will be very good. Remember how well Barcia did in the third moto 2012 mxdn? He only had a couple weeks time too. RV will...
RV will be very good. Remember how well Barcia did in the third moto 2012 mxdn? He only had a couple weeks time too. RV will have months of practice on that track, plus he is a superior outdoor rider. Look at some of the names Barcia beat. He was only :57 back, and the two were pushing each other at the front.

Race 3 - MX1/Open

1. Antonio Cairoli (ITA, KTM), 35:00.015;
2. Jeffrey Herlings (NED, KTM), +0:03.037;
3. Justin Barcia (USA, Honda), +0:57.823;
4. Tanel Leok (EST, Suzuki), +1:23.257;
5. Ken de Dycker (BEL, KTM), +1:29.784;
6. Maximilian Nagl (GER, KTM), +1:37.774;
7. Clement Desalle (BEL, Suzuki), +1:49.089;
8. Gautier Paulin (FRA, Kawasaki), +1:56.647;
9. Ryan Dungey (USA, KTM), +2:00.599;
10. Rui Goncalves (POR, Honda), +2:08.575;
11. Max Anstie (GBR, Honda), +2:15.264;
12. Tommy Searle (GBR, Kawasaki), -1 lap(s);
13. Davide Guarneri (ITA, KTM), -1 lap(s);
14. Marcus Schiffer (GER, Suzuki), -1 lap(s);
15. Todd Waters (AUS, Suzuki), -1 lap(s);
16. Xavier Boog (FRA, Kawasaki), -1 lap(s);
17. Marc de Reuver (NED, Kawasaki), -1 lap(s);
18. Gert Krestinov (EST, Honda), -1 lap(s);
19. Lawson Bopping (AUS, Yamaha), -1 lap(s);
20. Lauris Freibergs (LAT, Honda), -1 lap
Flex wrote:
"Only 57 seconds" Huh???

Thats A LOT of seconds lol..
Titan1 wrote:
57 seconds to the best sand rider in history (we'll see what Herlings does when/if he ever races MXGP) on his home sand track? That's not...
57 seconds to the best sand rider in history (we'll see what Herlings does when/if he ever races MXGP) on his home sand track? That's not bad...and RV is without a doubt faster than Barcia, everywhere.
Based on those results it looks like RV could easily get second as Herlings will be racing a 250. Besides RV is way faster than Barcia.
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FlaNard 3/12/2015 3:17pm
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I don't think any sane person expects RV to win in the deeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep sand. But he is giving himself the best chance at a good finish. Those are the rounds he needs to minimize damage. A podium would be incredible.
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KlootZak 3/12/2015 3:22pm
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I have ridden on quite some sandy tracks in the Netherlands but nothing can be compared with Lommel. You lose almost all the power of your bike because the sand is so deep. You really drop in the sand and my modern 250F was like an old 125. Track is just unbelievable rough and devious ...

... If RV wins in Lommel, I cut off my balls, put them in a microwave oven and eat them.
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mx836 3/12/2015 3:27pm
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Flex wrote:
"Only 57 seconds" Huh???

Thats A LOT of seconds lol..
Titan1 wrote:
57 seconds to the best sand rider in history (we'll see what Herlings does when/if he ever races MXGP) on his home sand track? That's not...
57 seconds to the best sand rider in history (we'll see what Herlings does when/if he ever races MXGP) on his home sand track? That's not bad...and RV is without a doubt faster than Barcia, everywhere.
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Carmichael was there?
HAHA So true. Of course many will disagree, but RC was the best at everything, other than MC and that whole supercross thing.
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philG 3/12/2015 3:28pm
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moto282 wrote:
Still better than 1:37 for Nagl, 1:49 for Desalle, 1:56 for Paulin, 2:00 for Dungey. Cairoli and Herlings are legends at Lommel so being within a...
Still better than 1:37 for Nagl, 1:49 for Desalle, 1:56 for Paulin, 2:00 for Dungey. Cairoli and Herlings are legends at Lommel so being within a minute is still good ha.

I would be shocked if RV won there, and the cool thing is we have no idea how he will do. I didn't think Barcia would do that well either given his style.
Nagl was holding station ... they had the Nations won off the back of that result. and Desalle had backed up Dedyker to take second..
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mx836 3/12/2015 3:29pm
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moto282 wrote:
Still better than 1:37 for Nagl, 1:49 for Desalle, 1:56 for Paulin, 2:00 for Dungey. Cairoli and Herlings are legends at Lommel so being within a...
Still better than 1:37 for Nagl, 1:49 for Desalle, 1:56 for Paulin, 2:00 for Dungey. Cairoli and Herlings are legends at Lommel so being within a minute is still good ha.

I would be shocked if RV won there, and the cool thing is we have no idea how he will do. I didn't think Barcia would do that well either given his style.
philG wrote:
Nagl was holding station ... they had the Nations won off the back of that result. and Desalle had backed up Dedyker to take second..
And Bubba let Everts by.
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Silliker269 3/12/2015 3:32pm
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Hes got between 2 - 4th locked up all day, it wont be pretty (a la Barcia) but he will get the job done
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RY9MX 3/12/2015 3:33pm
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RY9MX wrote:
RV will be very good. Remember how well Barcia did in the third moto 2012 mxdn? He only had a couple weeks time too. RV will...
RV will be very good. Remember how well Barcia did in the third moto 2012 mxdn? He only had a couple weeks time too. RV will have months of practice on that track, plus he is a superior outdoor rider. Look at some of the names Barcia beat. He was only :57 back, and the two were pushing each other at the front.

Race 3 - MX1/Open

1. Antonio Cairoli (ITA, KTM), 35:00.015;
2. Jeffrey Herlings (NED, KTM), +0:03.037;
3. Justin Barcia (USA, Honda), +0:57.823;
4. Tanel Leok (EST, Suzuki), +1:23.257;
5. Ken de Dycker (BEL, KTM), +1:29.784;
6. Maximilian Nagl (GER, KTM), +1:37.774;
7. Clement Desalle (BEL, Suzuki), +1:49.089;
8. Gautier Paulin (FRA, Kawasaki), +1:56.647;
9. Ryan Dungey (USA, KTM), +2:00.599;
10. Rui Goncalves (POR, Honda), +2:08.575;
11. Max Anstie (GBR, Honda), +2:15.264;
12. Tommy Searle (GBR, Kawasaki), -1 lap(s);
13. Davide Guarneri (ITA, KTM), -1 lap(s);
14. Marcus Schiffer (GER, Suzuki), -1 lap(s);
15. Todd Waters (AUS, Suzuki), -1 lap(s);
16. Xavier Boog (FRA, Kawasaki), -1 lap(s);
17. Marc de Reuver (NED, Kawasaki), -1 lap(s);
18. Gert Krestinov (EST, Honda), -1 lap(s);
19. Lawson Bopping (AUS, Yamaha), -1 lap(s);
20. Lauris Freibergs (LAT, Honda), -1 lap
Flex wrote:
"Only 57 seconds" Huh???

Thats A LOT of seconds lol..
57 is a lot. But, 222/84 were pushing hard and for a American rider to come within a minute of them with minimal practice on those conditions, and most likely not the best bike set up is a good achievement, IMO. I feel that with the amount of practice rv will have, and hopefully a close set up for that sand, he will be close.

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struth 3/12/2015 3:35pm
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Dungey, RV main competetion for last few years was 2 min back.
Caroli was on cruise control,Herlings great run after crash and Ac was pacing the race.

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Randy Savage 3/12/2015 3:37pm
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Herlings will lap himself at Lommel.
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jamma10 3/12/2015 3:41pm
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RY9MX wrote:
RV will be very good. Remember how well Barcia did in the third moto 2012 mxdn? He only had a couple weeks time too. RV will...
RV will be very good. Remember how well Barcia did in the third moto 2012 mxdn? He only had a couple weeks time too. RV will have months of practice on that track, plus he is a superior outdoor rider. Look at some of the names Barcia beat. He was only :57 back, and the two were pushing each other at the front.

Race 3 - MX1/Open

1. Antonio Cairoli (ITA, KTM), 35:00.015;
2. Jeffrey Herlings (NED, KTM), +0:03.037;
3. Justin Barcia (USA, Honda), +0:57.823;
4. Tanel Leok (EST, Suzuki), +1:23.257;
5. Ken de Dycker (BEL, KTM), +1:29.784;
6. Maximilian Nagl (GER, KTM), +1:37.774;
7. Clement Desalle (BEL, Suzuki), +1:49.089;
8. Gautier Paulin (FRA, Kawasaki), +1:56.647;
9. Ryan Dungey (USA, KTM), +2:00.599;
10. Rui Goncalves (POR, Honda), +2:08.575;
11. Max Anstie (GBR, Honda), +2:15.264;
12. Tommy Searle (GBR, Kawasaki), -1 lap(s);
13. Davide Guarneri (ITA, KTM), -1 lap(s);
14. Marcus Schiffer (GER, Suzuki), -1 lap(s);
15. Todd Waters (AUS, Suzuki), -1 lap(s);
16. Xavier Boog (FRA, Kawasaki), -1 lap(s);
17. Marc de Reuver (NED, Kawasaki), -1 lap(s);
18. Gert Krestinov (EST, Honda), -1 lap(s);
19. Lawson Bopping (AUS, Yamaha), -1 lap(s);
20. Lauris Freibergs (LAT, Honda), -1 lap
Flex wrote:
"Only 57 seconds" Huh???

Thats A LOT of seconds lol..
RY9MX wrote:
57 is a lot. But, 222/84 were pushing hard and for a American rider to come within a minute of them with minimal practice on those...
57 is a lot. But, 222/84 were pushing hard and for a American rider to come within a minute of them with minimal practice on those conditions, and most likely not the best bike set up is a good achievement, IMO. I feel that with the amount of practice rv will have, and hopefully a close set up for that sand, he will be close.

Remember Herlings crashed with DeReuver on the first corner in that moto and fought his way through from second to last.

I think RV is capable of top three finish at Lommel though.

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berg450 3/12/2015 4:07pm
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Looks like a sand parking lot with 3 or 4 table tops and they call this a motocross track. After rv wraps up this title he should go win the Canadian motocross series then retire.
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Outsider 3/12/2015 4:13pm
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RV doesn't need to beat AC at Lommel.. maybe he would like to try just shut some people up... hell, I think a lot of us would like that! He can podium and be fine.
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jamma10 3/12/2015 4:14pm
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Outsider wrote:
RV doesn't need to beat AC at Lommel.. maybe he would like to try just shut some people up... hell, I think a lot of us...
RV doesn't need to beat AC at Lommel.. maybe he would like to try just shut some people up... hell, I think a lot of us would like that! He can podium and be fine.
Exactly, he's smart enough to know that too.
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Markee 3/12/2015 4:21pm
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Randy Savage wrote:
Herlings will lap himself at Lommel.
Exactly.
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RV is a expert about managing a series
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cmotodad 3/12/2015 4:31pm
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If AC is out of the series, for some reason, that guy might doing the unheard of. But then again, RV might be on the sidelines too. Hoping for a great full season from all.
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Barrett57 3/12/2015 4:35pm
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berg450 wrote:
Looks like a sand parking lot with 3 or 4 table tops and they call this a motocross track. After rv wraps up this title he...
Looks like a sand parking lot with 3 or 4 table tops and they call this a motocross track. After rv wraps up this title he should go win the Canadian motocross series then retire.
Can tell you've never rode it. It's fucking brutal.

I expect Rv to be fine, not the pace of some of the sand specialists but top 5 shouldn't be a problem.
wired4speed 3/12/2015 4:51pm
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RV is extremely fast in the sand. His bike will sound like no other. Good luck to the GP riders because no rider on this side of the Ocean can run his lap times on a sand track.
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wired4speed wrote:
RV is extremely fast in the sand. His bike will sound like no other. Good luck to the GP riders because no rider on this side...
RV is extremely fast in the sand. His bike will sound like no other. Good luck to the GP riders because no rider on this side of the Ocean can run his lap times on a sand track.
Joke of the day...right
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motomike137 3/12/2015 4:58pm
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I have a feeling Ryan has AUG 02 circled in red on his calendar. He might not win but I'll bet he surprises some folks commenting here. The lad has no quit and if he gets rolling and god forbid gets the point lead good luck stopping him.
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Seamorbutts 3/12/2015 5:07pm
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I think by the time August rolls around he will have a good chance of winning on any track. By then he will be up to full race speed again. I think he is only 80% right now.
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Hut 3/12/2015 5:13pm
3/12/2015 5:13pm Edited Date/Time 3/12/2015 5:39pm
Cairoli makes that look too easy!
Barcia did a great job for USA
So many things can go wrong but I expect RV to be ready and go no worse than 2nd at Lommel. I ain't gonna lie when I see videos of that place it looks like pure fun to me. Cool

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