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Jake Weimer 10/3/2015 3:18pm
10/3/2015 3:18pm
RailinRuts450 wrote:
Hi Jake, very nice of you to do this. Thank you. Thanks GuyB for setting this up. I'd like to focus on the tracks. You can...
Hi Jake, very nice of you to do this. Thank you. Thanks GuyB for setting this up. I'd like to focus on the tracks. You can obviously answer any all or none of them. Thanks again for checking in.

What is your favorite obstacle to do on a track?

Where do you think you make up the most time on others ahead of you?

What gives you the pucker factor the most?

Do you find as a successful Pro level rider most jumps are easy or do you have to still have to psych up to do something big for the first time?

Anything you'd like to see changed or tried on a national or supercross track?

Would you ever consider going GNCC racing?

Thanks again and best of luck.
My favorite obstacle on a track? I would have to say anytime there is a fun jump I enjoy. My last couple years in the lites class I really enjoyed the whoops because I felt I had an advantage there. I still enjoy the whoops but it is a bit tougher with all the power a 450 has. When your on and having a good night and confident in the whoops thats always a big separator. Most of the jumps are pretty straight forward for any of the top guys. If there is a quad on the track most of the time its pretty gnarly and scary to do the first time or 10 haha. Sometimes I get tired of the "walls", They are just trying to slow the track down which I get and agree with, just suuuucks when we end up launching off of them and landing like a ton of bricks, but they have to do something to slow the tracks down so I will deal with it.
I would do a GNCC for fun but I don't know about doing it for a career. I love trail riding and cruising through the woods and what not but I don't really want to have to do it wide open. I did a WORCS race one time and had fun.
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Jake Weimer 10/3/2015 3:21pm
10/3/2015 3:21pm
Jake Weimer wrote:
1. I am having a baby girl but if it was a boy and he wants to ride I will let him but I would never...
1. I am having a baby girl but if it was a boy and he wants to ride I will let him but I would never make him. If he was good and thats what he wanted to take seriously I would support him but like I said I would never push him or get nuts on him.

2. I have typed from the beginning and am typing now sitting in front of the tv watching the football game.

Jono wrote:
Hey Jake.

Is that bike still rideable? Is there any trick/factory parts left on it?

YEA. That is the same bike I rode at the Vegas shootout in 2010 and the whole west coast sx season. They just prepped it as if I was going to race it again the next weekend. Minus oil,antifreeze and fuel.
RailinRuts450 10/3/2015 3:36pm
10/3/2015 3:36pm
Jake I know I asked a bunch of questions. Thanks so much for answering them. It's not often us regular riders get to interact with you pro guys. I was always a fan of yours but you've gone up a few more notches! Best of luck. Give em hell in 2016 Jake!
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Mr X 10/3/2015 6:28pm
10/3/2015 6:28pm Edited Date/Time 10/3/2015 6:37pm
After the Supercross race in New Orleans a few years ago, you started shouting and yelling angrily and throwing your pants and gear at people (fans)I personally thought it was pretty classless the way you threw what seemed to be a childish tantrum. Care to explain?

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Jake Weimer 10/3/2015 6:48pm
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Mr X wrote:
After the Supercross race in New Orleans a few years ago, you started shouting and yelling angrily and throwing your pants and gear at people (fans)I...
After the Supercross race in New Orleans a few years ago, you started shouting and yelling angrily and throwing your pants and gear at people (fans)I personally thought it was pretty classless the way you threw what seemed to be a childish tantrum. Care to explain?
Well I don't recall that. I do remember the race. Its pretty common for myself (and other riders) to give gear away at the end of the night but I don't ever recall throwing my gear at people. No matter how mad I am I always try and keep it together in front of fans standing around. I like to throw my tantrums behind closed doors. I guess I don't know how to answer your question as I don't remember throwing my gear at people and throwing a tantrum in front of everyone. If this did indeed happen than I apologize to anyone I offended. Or injured while I was throwing stuff for that matter. Not sure how violent it got. Thanks for the question.
Harry Backmon 10/3/2015 9:49pm
10/3/2015 9:49pm
I did a pretty thorough search looking for anything relating to Jake having a "tantrum" at New Orleans. Found nothing. I would think that something like that would have been mentioned somewhere.

Anyhow, Jake, do you have a favorite TV show? Favorite movie? Thank you for agreeing to a Vital QnA. Your answers have been enlightening, and I sense a genuine person with a humble heart in your responses. You have gained a new fan in me. You have what it takes to be successful in the upcoming season, so go for it!
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GuyB 10/3/2015 10:55pm
10/3/2015 10:55pm Edited Date/Time 10/3/2015 10:58pm
Mr X wrote:
After the Supercross race in New Orleans a few years ago, you started shouting and yelling angrily and throwing your pants and gear at people (fans)I...
After the Supercross race in New Orleans a few years ago, you started shouting and yelling angrily and throwing your pants and gear at people (fans)I personally thought it was pretty classless the way you threw what seemed to be a childish tantrum. Care to explain?
Pretty classless...says the guy with that avatar. Blink

It's okay, though. It was your last question.
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mark_swart 10/4/2015 10:56am
10/4/2015 10:56am
Hi Jake, great answers and thanks for participating!

Okay, so a few guys have asked, how's the new '16 bike platform coming along? Does it feel as Honda-ish as it looks?
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HenryA 10/4/2015 12:57pm
10/4/2015 12:57pm
Hey Jake!
How did you end up being sponsored by Seven? Do you get to ride at the Stewarts?
Best of luck in 2016!
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Jake Weimer 10/4/2015 7:23pm
10/4/2015 7:23pm
mark_swart wrote:
Hi Jake, great answers and thanks for participating! Okay, so a few guys have asked, how's the new '16 bike platform coming along? Does it feel...
Hi Jake, great answers and thanks for participating!

Okay, so a few guys have asked, how's the new '16 bike platform coming along? Does it feel as Honda-ish as it looks?
The '16 is definitely better. Motor is better stock and its more nimble (switches direction with less effort). They cut a lot of weight which is good but overall I would say it has a similar feel with some improvements. I didn't ride it and think to myself man it feels like a different brand.
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Jake Weimer 10/4/2015 7:36pm
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Harry Backmon wrote:
I did a pretty thorough search looking for anything relating to Jake having a "tantrum" at New Orleans. Found nothing. I would think that something like...
I did a pretty thorough search looking for anything relating to Jake having a "tantrum" at New Orleans. Found nothing. I would think that something like that would have been mentioned somewhere.

Anyhow, Jake, do you have a favorite TV show? Favorite movie? Thank you for agreeing to a Vital QnA. Your answers have been enlightening, and I sense a genuine person with a humble heart in your responses. You have gained a new fan in me. You have what it takes to be successful in the upcoming season, so go for it!
Thank you!
Thats a little tough for me. I don't watch a ton of TV, I watch some sports. I am a sucker for sitcom's where I can just sit, be dumb and laugh. Im pretty fond of Naked and Afraid, I don't care about the naked part but I like watching the different survival skills different people have. I don't think I have ONE favorite movie. I forget movies Ive watched. If I had to pick one right now I would say Training day. I like all kinds of movies though, scary, funny,etc. I have been watching all kinds of sports documentaries lately.
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dkg 10/4/2015 11:35pm
10/4/2015 11:35pm Edited Date/Time 10/4/2015 11:38pm
Jake, thanks for taking the time to do this q&a. Listening to various riders, some seem to have enjoyed their careers, other like it, but, wouldn't want their kids doing it, the answers are all over the board. So, I am curious, if you had the chance, would you do it all over again. Congrats on the upcoming birth. Who's in charge of picking the name? Lol.

Anyway, look forward to seeing you out there soon.

Dkg

Oops. One more, from a rider's perspective, how important really is all the trick stuff that comes with a factory ride?
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MR. X 10/5/2015 2:27pm
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Mr X wrote:
After the Supercross race in New Orleans a few years ago, you started shouting and yelling angrily and throwing your pants and gear at people (fans)I...
After the Supercross race in New Orleans a few years ago, you started shouting and yelling angrily and throwing your pants and gear at people (fans)I personally thought it was pretty classless the way you threw what seemed to be a childish tantrum. Care to explain?
GuyB wrote:
Pretty classless...says the guy with that avatar. Blink

It's okay, though. It was your last question.
Thank you !
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GuyB 10/5/2015 5:01pm
10/5/2015 5:01pm
Thanks, Jake, for hanging out here and answering questions. You're off the hook now. Smile
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slipdog 10/5/2015 5:50pm
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Yeah, thanks for stopping in. Best of luck next year!
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Hut 10/5/2015 9:04pm
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Thanks Jake

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