RJ Hampshire

One Last Comeback 10/11/2015 9:24am
10/11/2015 9:24am
I'm a little wary that the only source I have seen saying he's okay is an unnamed Geico guy that TW and Racer X both quoted. The worst I've heard so far is a bloodied mouth? I hope that's the extent of it.
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MtnBoy 10/11/2015 9:43am
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One thing that is safer about this event....not very likely you get ran over, jumped on etc. after you crash.
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therealhammer 10/11/2015 10:10am
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Average Joe- This is in no way becoming the " Direction of the Sport". It is a unique event that breaks up the monotony of 30 traditional races that happen in the year. The hope is that this is a fun and safe event for the athletes and that it might attack a new consumer who doesn't follow supercross/motocross. It was terrible to see RJ go down but we have confirmation that he is doing well and shouldn't be in the hospital long.

Starcrossed- Every rider in the paddock was invited, the same as last year. Some guys are hurt that wanted to compete, some guys are between rides that wanted to compete and some just chose to not compete. The event in no way excludes anyone regardless of energy drink affiliation. Red Bull X-fighters has riders with Monster and Rockstar, no reason to think this event is any different. None of the Red Bull riders were forced to race this event, its their choice.

Ryan Dungey said it was the most fun he has ever had at a race, that same sentiment was said by Kenny, Brayton, Partridge , Mcelrath, Smith and James. Seems like that should be good for something.

The focus of this event is innovation. If it was another 20 lap Supercross race put on by Red Bull that would do absolutely nothing for the sport and wouldn't be worth doing.
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grayson432 10/11/2015 10:44am
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the dudes getting all butthurt saying "well they can risk there whole season!" . They risk there whole season every time they hop on the test track during the week. Quit being such die hard outdoor only assholes and have fun. It isn't 1974 anymore.

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jeffro503 10/11/2015 10:50am
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Any new on how RJ is doing? Did he break anything or just get banged up pretty good? Hoping the kid is alright , and if anyone has any news , please post it.
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FLmxer 10/11/2015 10:54am
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It helped Malcolm get a ride. I just heard him mention it on DMXS as well.
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h&m_cycle 10/11/2015 11:10am
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grayson432 wrote:
the dudes getting all butthurt saying "well they can risk there whole season!" . They risk there whole season every time they hop on the test...
the dudes getting all butthurt saying "well they can risk there whole season!" . They risk there whole season every time they hop on the test track during the week. Quit being such die hard outdoor only assholes and have fun. It isn't 1974 anymore.
Yep, Red Bull, Monster & Rockstar could pool their money: for a trans-ama series every fall... Euro's vs. US.

I can't believe we have 12 motocross races a year...

No skateboard shoes... backpacks... or flat hats allowed... Laughing Silly

nah... people who didn't see it on the puter will be glued to their tv set on the 29th of nov. at 1:00 PM... busiest shopping weekend of the year...
Sandwarrior752 10/11/2015 1:05pm
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jeffro503 wrote:
Any new on how RJ is doing? Did he break anything or just get banged up pretty good? Hoping the kid is alright , and if...
Any new on how RJ is doing? Did he break anything or just get banged up pretty good? Hoping the kid is alright , and if anyone has any news , please post it.
Saw this tweet just now, I'm glad it's nothing horrible. Looked very scarry for some time...


He's battered & bruised but ok https://t.co/ByH5Xs73uh

— Steve Matthes (@pulpmx) October 11, 2015

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Dx3moto 10/11/2015 2:07pm
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Jeremy200 wrote:
Brutal crash.

no different to any sx whoop section though.
Except that they're entering it double the speed they would enter a traditional whoop section.
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cd0583 10/11/2015 2:22pm
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just a little bleeding in the brain..no big deal lol
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DPW 10/11/2015 2:33pm
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cd0583 wrote:
just a little bleeding in the brain..no big deal lol
I'm no doctor, but "a little bleeding in the brain" sounds like a big deal
mattyhamz2 10/11/2015 2:46pm
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cd0583 wrote:
just a little bleeding in the brain..no big deal lol
DPW wrote:
I'm no doctor, but "a little bleeding in the brain" sounds like a big deal
Apparently not to RJ. lol.

Glad he's ok!
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jeffro503 10/11/2015 2:59pm
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Damn! I know his doctors know more than him and us , but it sounds like they have it under control. Bleeding on the brain sounds scary as hell. Heal up soon RJ!
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cayman 10/11/2015 3:24pm
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cd0583 wrote:
just a little bleeding in the brain..no big deal lol
I thought exactly the same...
Wink
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CR250Rider 10/11/2015 4:00pm
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Glad it's not anything MAJOR!
Get well soon!

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machine 10/11/2015 4:38pm
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It's a brutal sport, no need to make it any worse in a EXHIBITION race...hoping everything is ok buddy
GeorgiePorgie 10/11/2015 7:48pm
10/11/2015 7:48pm
No wonder he wasn't moving. Oh man. What an impact.

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cd0583 wrote:
just a little bleeding in the brain..no big deal lol
No kidding, Wink

Seriously though, I hope he takes it easy for awhile and gets healed up..
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GuyB 10/11/2015 9:37pm
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The big difference in this whoop section was that rather than starting on the level of the track surface and going up, these were cut in below the surface leading into them. That's a bit unusual.
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therealhammer 10/11/2015 10:35pm
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GuyB wrote:
The big difference in this whoop section was that rather than starting on the level of the track surface and going up, these were cut in...
The big difference in this whoop section was that rather than starting on the level of the track surface and going up, these were cut in below the surface leading into them. That's a bit unusual.
Guy B-

We did that last year as well. It allows the guys to get into the whoops easier. It sets them in them rather then having to try and get on top of them. We did it at the test at the first one and the guys loved it.

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GuyB 10/12/2015 5:03am
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therealhammer wrote:
Guy B- We did that last year as well. It allows the guys to get into the whoops easier. It sets them in them rather then...
Guy B-

We did that last year as well. It allows the guys to get into the whoops easier. It sets them in them rather then having to try and get on top of them. We did it at the test at the first one and the guys loved it.

I didn't say it was bad, just different. Smile
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Firefly47 10/12/2015 5:21am
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grayson432 wrote:
the dudes getting all butthurt saying "well they can risk there whole season!" . They risk there whole season every time they hop on the test...
the dudes getting all butthurt saying "well they can risk there whole season!" . They risk there whole season every time they hop on the test track during the week. Quit being such die hard outdoor only assholes and have fun. It isn't 1974 anymore.
Hard to disagree with that.
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resetjet 10/12/2015 5:31am
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GuyB wrote:
The big difference in this whoop section was that rather than starting on the level of the track surface and going up, these were cut in...
The big difference in this whoop section was that rather than starting on the level of the track surface and going up, these were cut in below the surface leading into them. That's a bit unusual.
therealhammer wrote:
Guy B- We did that last year as well. It allows the guys to get into the whoops easier. It sets them in them rather then...
Guy B-

We did that last year as well. It allows the guys to get into the whoops easier. It sets them in them rather then having to try and get on top of them. We did it at the test at the first one and the guys loved it.

They looked hard as hell, I wasn't there I dont know, but he really hit a concrete barrier for what its worth......I imagine its harder when you dig them down vs build them up.


Just a little bleeding on the brain.....That kid is tough as nails.
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Sir Roostsalot 10/12/2015 6:01am
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Markee wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2015/10/12/107771/s1200_Screen_Shot_2015_10_12_at_8.46.59_AM.jpg[/img]


Can't photoshop that.
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Markee wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2015/10/12/107771/s1200_Screen_Shot_2015_10_12_at_8.46.59_AM.jpg[/img]


ouch!
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Starcrossed 10/12/2015 8:00am
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therealhammer wrote:
Guy B- We did that last year as well. It allows the guys to get into the whoops easier. It sets them in them rather then...
Guy B-

We did that last year as well. It allows the guys to get into the whoops easier. It sets them in them rather then having to try and get on top of them. We did it at the test at the first one and the guys loved it.

Maybe they should be referred to as "droops" to signify the difference from traditional whoops.
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moto455va 10/12/2015 8:08am
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Bleeding in the brain?? Pff, those 6d helmets must be garbage. Wink

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