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TeamGreen wrote:

Racing out of a Big Blue rig...all by himself...'til ATL

ML512 wrote:

What a Webb you've casted there...

kevin204 wrote:

Why does everyone assume it's up to Reed to announce the team? It's not HIS team, it's factory Yamaha.. TwoTwo Motorsports is no more.

Micahdogg wrote:

I know I was laughed at by the diehard Reed fans before, but this really is the perfect opportunity for him to show up with a...

I know I was laughed at by the diehard Reed fans before, but this really is the perfect opportunity for him to show up with a YZ250 2 stroke and just kick it old school. Do the glorified box fan, soak up all the good vibes from not only his fans, but the 2 stroke loyalists who will go NUTS if they see one in the main event. Just go out having fun.

The best part about it is he can't really do poorly...the bike is going to get most of the blame or credit. Sure beats farting around in the 10-15 position with the "best equipment." Any position YZ250 would be legendary. And based upon how he threw down at AUS-X I don't think it would take long to shake the rust off.

kiwifan wrote:

Racing a 250cc 2 stroke against 450cc 4 strokes in the hands of pros in AMA SX is legendary? Most would call it stupid, he would...

Racing a 250cc 2 stroke against 450cc 4 strokes in the hands of pros in AMA SX is legendary? Most would call it stupid, he would struggle to qualify for the main.

kiwifan wrote:

Racing a 250cc 2 stroke against 450cc 4 strokes in the hands of pros in AMA SX is legendary? Most would call it stupid, he would...

Racing a 250cc 2 stroke against 450cc 4 strokes in the hands of pros in AMA SX is legendary? Most would call it stupid, he would struggle to qualify for the main.

Micahdogg wrote:

So what if he struggles to qualify. What is he racing for....a Championship? You would rather see him pound his head against a brick wall with...

So what if he struggles to qualify. What is he racing for....a Championship? You would rather see him pound his head against a brick wall with a 450 and fizzle out with another forgettable season and be like, "Yep there he goes....one of the best. He settled in at 16th and then retired."

kiwifan wrote:

Racing a 250cc 2 stroke against 450cc 4 strokes in the hands of pros in AMA SX is legendary? Most would call it stupid, he would...

Racing a 250cc 2 stroke against 450cc 4 strokes in the hands of pros in AMA SX is legendary? Most would call it stupid, he would struggle to qualify for the main.

Micahdogg wrote:

So what if he struggles to qualify. What is he racing for....a Championship? You would rather see him pound his head against a brick wall with...

So what if he struggles to qualify. What is he racing for....a Championship? You would rather see him pound his head against a brick wall with a 450 and fizzle out with another forgettable season and be like, "Yep there he goes....one of the best. He settled in at 16th and then retired."

Steve125 wrote:

Umm.. Yeah he's racing for a Championship.. If Reed can get a top 7 start and make it through the lap 1 bumping and stuffing carnage...

Umm.. Yeah he's racing for a Championship.. If Reed can get a top 7 start and make it through the lap 1 bumping and stuffing carnage that's plagued him the last couple seasons, then he's a threat to win any Supercross this year.

ML512 wrote:

He's scheduled for press day, which is next Thursday. At this point, I'm guessing they will wait for then to make it a bit more special...

He's scheduled for press day, which is next Thursday. At this point, I'm guessing they will wait for then to make it a bit more special and unique.

RandyS wrote:

Riding press day on a Wave Runner due to Biblical amount of rain predicted by inept forecasters.

neverwasfastenuf wrote:

All white box van, harbor freight toolbox and tools, PC bolt-ons, and a 55 gallon drum of race gas. Will hustle goodies from the suppliers in...

All white box van, harbor freight toolbox and tools, PC bolt-ons, and a 55 gallon drum of race gas. Will hustle goodies from the suppliers in the pits dependant on results.

Nah, just foolin around, Reed will come out swinging on a fully factory prepped blue bike and be ready to go. If he gets a start he will probably be tough to pass as usual.

What happened with the Discount Tire sponsorship though? Are they still going to be a series sponsor and not just a personal sponsor for him, or is that back on now? Thought they worked well together and they were a good sponsor for the sport.

Micahdogg wrote:

So what if he struggles to qualify. What is he racing for....a Championship? You would rather see him pound his head against a brick wall with...

So what if he struggles to qualify. What is he racing for....a Championship? You would rather see him pound his head against a brick wall with a 450 and fizzle out with another forgettable season and be like, "Yep there he goes....one of the best. He settled in at 16th and then retired."

Xsenter wrote:

https://instagram.com/p/BAAmenjHmM3/

Zycki11 wrote:

Dude wins a race last year and you write him off?

Zycki11 wrote:

Dude wins a race last year and you write him off?

Micahdogg wrote:

Yeah everyone is paid to go get championships. Everyone who got a win they are all in the hunt. Sure. So chad finishing a1 outside the...

Yeah everyone is paid to go get championships. Everyone who got a win they are all in the hunt. Sure.

So chad finishing a1 outside the top 10 (on top of the line equipment) or chad finishing 19th place at a1 on a smoker. What gets the headlines and the press? Nuff said.

The funny thing, they are both completely realistic.

Zycki11 wrote:

Dude wins a race last year and you write him off?

Micahdogg wrote:

Yeah everyone is paid to go get championships. Everyone who got a win they are all in the hunt. Sure. So chad finishing a1 outside the...

Yeah everyone is paid to go get championships. Everyone who got a win they are all in the hunt. Sure.

So chad finishing a1 outside the top 10 (on top of the line equipment) or chad finishing 19th place at a1 on a smoker. What gets the headlines and the press? Nuff said.

The funny thing, they are both completely realistic.

Micahdogg wrote:

I know I was laughed at by the diehard Reed fans before, but this really is the perfect opportunity for him to show up with a...

I know I was laughed at by the diehard Reed fans before, but this really is the perfect opportunity for him to show up with a YZ250 2 stroke and just kick it old school. Do the glorified box fan, soak up all the good vibes from not only his fans, but the 2 stroke loyalists who will go NUTS if they see one in the main event. Just go out having fun.

The best part about it is he can't really do poorly...the bike is going to get most of the blame or credit. Sure beats farting around in the 10-15 position with the "best equipment." Any position YZ250 would be legendary. And based upon how he threw down at AUS-X I don't think it would take long to shake the rust off.

Micahdogg wrote:

I know I was laughed at by the diehard Reed fans before, but this really is the perfect opportunity for him to show up with a...

I know I was laughed at by the diehard Reed fans before, but this really is the perfect opportunity for him to show up with a YZ250 2 stroke and just kick it old school. Do the glorified box fan, soak up all the good vibes from not only his fans, but the 2 stroke loyalists who will go NUTS if they see one in the main event. Just go out having fun.

The best part about it is he can't really do poorly...the bike is going to get most of the blame or credit. Sure beats farting around in the 10-15 position with the "best equipment." Any position YZ250 would be legendary. And based upon how he threw down at AUS-X I don't think it would take long to shake the rust off.

TW85 wrote:

Are you forgetting he finished 4th in the series last year? That's with getting the black flag the one race which seemed to really take the...

Are you forgetting he finished 4th in the series last year? That's with getting the black flag the one race which seemed to really take the wind out of his sails for the season. I think he will be just fine this year.

kiwifan wrote:

I guess the issue Chad has is last year he had RD, WP, TC, ET, CS, JAnderson, JBarcia to contend with, now adding to that list...

I guess the issue Chad has is last year he had RD, WP, TC, ET, CS, JAnderson, JBarcia to contend with, now adding to that list this year is MM, JBogle, JS, DM. Plus you have the likes of riders such as KChisolm who be mixing it up as well and perhaps JakeW.

Micahdogg wrote:

I wouldn't call it a waste of a season. He doesn't like how thumpers have changed the sport. He doesn't like the circus style jumps. He...

I wouldn't call it a waste of a season. He doesn't like how thumpers have changed the sport. He doesn't like the circus style jumps. He is very much in line with K-Dubs train of thought. I think it would be a great way for him to go out - prove that the 450 is too much, play to the fans, hang up the hat and do some commentating. I'm a Reed fan and its going to kill me to see him spend 10 laps trying to get around Justin Brayton battling for 13th place and I'm supposed to be like, "Well its a stepping stone."

And what sucks is Reed is really fast. He still throws down, but did you guys see how Reardon was doing at AUS-X? WTF?? I know Reed is fast, I know he still believes in himself, and I know he is capable of a win. Still, seeing him stuck outside the top 10 battling with dudes who aren't in his league isn't a great way to go out. Reed sure as hell isn't going to be happy with it and the fans aren't going to be pumped about his slack jawed interviews where he's obviously pissed off about it. Most of the close people around him are gone and now he's cobbling something together which doesn't give me great feeling about 2016.

This is crazy....15 years ago I was having the same arguments yet defending the four stroke when people said the thumper wasn't as good, it was too heavy, too complicated, doesn't handle as well. The three fastest dudes in 2005 were all on two strokes because people still weren't totally convinced. How times have changed.

Micahdogg wrote:

I know I was laughed at by the diehard Reed fans before, but this really is the perfect opportunity for him to show up with a...

I know I was laughed at by the diehard Reed fans before, but this really is the perfect opportunity for him to show up with a YZ250 2 stroke and just kick it old school. Do the glorified box fan, soak up all the good vibes from not only his fans, but the 2 stroke loyalists who will go NUTS if they see one in the main event. Just go out having fun.

The best part about it is he can't really do poorly...the bike is going to get most of the blame or credit. Sure beats farting around in the 10-15 position with the "best equipment." Any position YZ250 would be legendary. And based upon how he threw down at AUS-X I don't think it would take long to shake the rust off.

Micahdogg wrote:

I know I was laughed at by the diehard Reed fans before, but this really is the perfect opportunity for him to show up with a...

I know I was laughed at by the diehard Reed fans before, but this really is the perfect opportunity for him to show up with a YZ250 2 stroke and just kick it old school. Do the glorified box fan, soak up all the good vibes from not only his fans, but the 2 stroke loyalists who will go NUTS if they see one in the main event. Just go out having fun.

The best part about it is he can't really do poorly...the bike is going to get most of the blame or credit. Sure beats farting around in the 10-15 position with the "best equipment." Any position YZ250 would be legendary. And based upon how he threw down at AUS-X I don't think it would take long to shake the rust off.