Mexican GP , any photo's or info?

The Narrator 9/12/2015 4:18pm
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Nothing Billy Joel Luongo does surprises me anymore.
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ATKpilot99 9/12/2015 4:20pm
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Can they really hold another Mexican GP with embarrassingly small gates like that ? I think I've heard there's some kind of problem between the CMRC and the FIM but wouldn't a Canadian GP be a lot better ? Much better tracks and I bet you'd get a good local turnout of some worthy riders.
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THE mx addict wrote:
Once again, shame on Youthstream...

Angry Angry Angry
Mexico is in the running for most corrupt Country in the World, it's a good fit.
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ATKpilot99 9/12/2015 4:25pm
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The Narrator wrote:
Nothing Billy Joel Luongo does surprises me anymore.





ha ha

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bongobongo wrote:
most pathetic field in MXGP ever. Every time we say, this can't get worse ... but every time they surprise us ... 19 riders, 6 mexicans...
most pathetic field in MXGP ever.
Every time we say, this can't get worse ... but every time they surprise us ...
19 riders, 6 mexicans who don't belong in MXGP
THE mx addict wrote:
Once again, shame on Youthstream...

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ha ha, what a joke.
The Narrator 9/12/2015 4:49pm
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The Narrator wrote:
Nothing Billy Joel Luongo does surprises me anymore.
ATKpilot99 wrote:
[img]https://assets.rollingstone.com/assets/images/story/billy-joel-captivates-the-crowd-at-jazz-fest-20130428/130427-billy-joel-306-1367168706.jpg[/img] [img]https://motocrossactionmag.com/Uploads/Public/Images/.......AUG%2015/0aLuongo.jpg[/img] ha ha





ha ha
I've never seen them together. Just saying... I really don't like what youre doing with my scene, Piano man.
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Christy Brinkley was hot in her day..but i never liked his music.
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machine wrote:
Christy Brinkley was hot in her day..but i never liked his music.
She's still hot.
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ayearinmx wrote:
Cool... Road racing on dirt. Better drop the rear sprocket 5 or 6 teeth
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ayearinmx wrote:
BobbyM wrote:
Cool... Road racing on dirt. Better drop the rear sprocket 5 or 6 teeth
Exactly what I thought.
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gharmon 9/12/2015 10:14pm
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Finally us rednecks in South Africa have someone to root for.....Calvin Vlaanderen of Cape Town now living in the Netherlands or somewhere thereabouts makes his GP...
Finally us rednecks in South Africa have someone to root for.....Calvin Vlaanderen of Cape Town now living in the Netherlands or somewhere thereabouts makes his GP debut after recovering from injury.

http://www.mxgp.com/news/successful-surgery-calvin-vlaanderen

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aBG78keYdnU

Look for the number 10 riding fir the HSF LOGISTICS KTM Team.

Great for South African supporters......
I met one of you fellow countryman here in Alabama at Monster Mountain about a month ago. We talked for like 45 minutes (while waiting on food) about motocross and politics of your fine country. He was from Atlanta, Ga. I cant remember his name but I enjoyed the conversation.
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426Hemi 9/13/2015 6:59am
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Wow that track is flat as hell. No character
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ATKpilot99 9/13/2015 7:15am
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426Hemi wrote:
Wow that track is flat as hell. No character
It would make a good vet track.
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Apparently it's pouring rain?
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Sandberm 9/13/2015 7:32am
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Wow. I think Tom dropped below 50 mph once or twice there.

Sweeping turn, flat straight and a massive tabletop...repeat with a few roller sections thrown in.

Not a world championship caliber track at all. Oh well, maybe it will make for "good racing" as they say.
Stubbsy21GoPro 9/13/2015 7:44am
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Found this pic of the boys going out for practice.

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machine wrote:
Christy Brinkley was hot in her day..but i never liked his music.
"80's Billy Joel Doo Wop Sucks"!

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ratonmacias 9/13/2015 9:03am
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I could have driven 3 hours to that race on pretty safe roads. i decided not to go. not enough riders of gp caliber on the gates and the track is super boring. a few friends were there last year and arent going back today. i even had hotel reservations and i cancelled them last week.
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426Hemi 9/13/2015 9:23am
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I could have driven 3 hours to that race on pretty safe roads. i decided not to go. not enough riders of gp caliber on the...
I could have driven 3 hours to that race on pretty safe roads. i decided not to go. not enough riders of gp caliber on the gates and the track is super boring. a few friends were there last year and arent going back today. i even had hotel reservations and i cancelled them last week.
So much for the local crowd.

"pretty safe roads" wow....
The Truth Bringer 9/13/2015 9:49am
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definitely wet. [img]https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0f/Diana's_wet_burrito.jpg[/img]
definitely wet.

Weatherman is reporting a 100% chance of shitting your pants.
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How come Taco Bell doesn't have a play ground?


Because it's no fun when you know your going to shit yourself...Grinning
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machine wrote:
Christy Brinkley was hot in her day..but i never liked his music.
Hut wrote:
"80's Billy Joel Doo Wop Sucks"!
yessir
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The Rock 9/13/2015 2:57pm
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426Hemi wrote:
Wow that track is flat as hell. No character
ATKpilot99 wrote:
It would make a good vet track.
Too high speed for a good vet track but I like the uber high speed for a MXGP round to change things up. They could have gone the outdoor SX route with slower speeds and more jumps given how flat the terrain is. I'm glad they didn't.
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ATKpilot99 9/13/2015 6:22pm
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426Hemi wrote:
Wow that track is flat as hell. No character
ATKpilot99 wrote:
It would make a good vet track.
The Rock wrote:
Too high speed for a good vet track but I like the uber high speed for a MXGP round to change things up. They could have...
Too high speed for a good vet track but I like the uber high speed for a MXGP round to change things up. They could have gone the outdoor SX route with slower speeds and more jumps given how flat the terrain is. I'm glad they didn't.
I know you're a Luongo apologist but do you honestly think that track was worthy of a GP ? Also less than 20 riders on the gate is an embarrassment. I'm really happy for Covington getting the win though.
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The Rock 9/13/2015 10:43pm
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ATKpilot99 wrote:
I know you're a Luongo apologist but do you honestly think that track was worthy of a GP ? Also less than 20 riders on the...
I know you're a Luongo apologist but do you honestly think that track was worthy of a GP ? Also less than 20 riders on the gate is an embarrassment. I'm really happy for Covington getting the win though.
Yes I think that track was worthy of a GP and someone with more experience than both of us combined agrees with me. Shaun Simpson who has been pretty outspoken as in critical at times on track preparation had this to say at day's end about the Leon circuit:

"The track in the second moto was how every Grand Prix track should be. There were a lot of lines to pass and I didn't feel stressed."

Is Simpson now a Longo apologist by your standards because we agree on the track? I also share his opinion that tracks need to be changed and not just power reduction/displacement lowering.

BTW calling out Park Boys on his childish "Luongo will bump the GH MXdN to keep the US from winning" post doesn't make me an Luongo apologist just means I call BS when I read something as ludicrous as that comment. You can criticize Luongo, YS, the FIM, the AMA, MXA, me and even my cat etc all you want just please don't make stupid stuff up to do it.


EDIT: Last two races (17 and 18) being in North America as you point out definitely hammers on gate count. Smaller teams don't have much incentive to attend if they don't have a shot in the championship.

Question for you: What did you think of the Assen MXGP attendance and sand course they brought in?
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Starcrossed 9/13/2015 11:34pm
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This must be a sensitive issue for you. We all know how much you love your cat.

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ATKpilot99 9/14/2015 3:06am
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ATKpilot99 wrote:
I know you're a Luongo apologist but do you honestly think that track was worthy of a GP ? Also less than 20 riders on the...
I know you're a Luongo apologist but do you honestly think that track was worthy of a GP ? Also less than 20 riders on the gate is an embarrassment. I'm really happy for Covington getting the win though.
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Yes I think that track was worthy of a GP and someone with more experience than both of us combined agrees with me. Shaun Simpson who...
Yes I think that track was worthy of a GP and someone with more experience than both of us combined agrees with me. Shaun Simpson who has been pretty outspoken as in critical at times on track preparation had this to say at day's end about the Leon circuit:

"The track in the second moto was how every Grand Prix track should be. There were a lot of lines to pass and I didn't feel stressed."

Is Simpson now a Longo apologist by your standards because we agree on the track? I also share his opinion that tracks need to be changed and not just power reduction/displacement lowering.

BTW calling out Park Boys on his childish "Luongo will bump the GH MXdN to keep the US from winning" post doesn't make me an Luongo apologist just means I call BS when I read something as ludicrous as that comment. You can criticize Luongo, YS, the FIM, the AMA, MXA, me and even my cat etc all you want just please don't make stupid stuff up to do it.


EDIT: Last two races (17 and 18) being in North America as you point out definitely hammers on gate count. Smaller teams don't have much incentive to attend if they don't have a shot in the championship.

Question for you: What did you think of the Assen MXGP attendance and sand course they brought in?
I thought Assen was a good event . I liked the track for the most part. They're actually lucky the Mexican track got muddy in my opinion or it would have just been a freeway with a few easy jumps for those guys.
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kzizok 9/14/2015 7:01pm
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Anyone else notice the 2013 (or older) YZ 250f out there? It was the older style Yamaha. Just weird to see at the highest level in MX!

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