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I have no idea how this guy stays relevant. He's crashed his way out of more seasons than he's finished and spends so much time away...
I have no idea how this guy stays relevant. He's crashed his way out of more seasons than he's finished and spends so much time away that I normally forget he still exists.
Let's face it, people LOVE James Stewart. When you have guys like RJ, DV, RC, Matiasevich and Stephenson call him the fastest rider ever it means a lot to people. Also, when you've won numerous championships, entertained people for many years and could still be a threat to win races it excites people to watch. Sure you have people that like to try to bring that down, but that happens in every sport, and says a lot more about them than it does about the athlete.
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I wouldn't put much merit into that, This guy also claims his local "B" riders are faster than BT101.
exactly, if those B riders are faster than BT101 why arent they dominating in USA at Pro level or even competing in MXGP ....what a load of crap
wired4speed 1/23/2016 2:02pm
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Glad to see James making a smart move and take his time getting back to racing...3-4 weeks off is a reasonable goal.
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reded wrote:
I have no idea how this guy stays relevant. He's crashed his way out of more seasons than he's finished and spends so much time away...
I have no idea how this guy stays relevant. He's crashed his way out of more seasons than he's finished and spends so much time away that I normally forget he still exists.
gsxrcr28 wrote:
Let's face it, people LOVE James Stewart. When you have guys like RJ, DV, RC, Matiasevich and Stephenson call him the fastest rider ever it means...
Let's face it, people LOVE James Stewart. When you have guys like RJ, DV, RC, Matiasevich and Stephenson call him the fastest rider ever it means a lot to people. Also, when you've won numerous championships, entertained people for many years and could still be a threat to win races it excites people to watch. Sure you have people that like to try to bring that down, but that happens in every sport, and says a lot more about them than it does about the athlete.
can't say i remember RV ever saying anything like that, but hey, i've been wrong before

hope for a healthy James at Oakland, love watching the guy ride

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reded wrote:
I have no idea how this guy stays relevant. He's crashed his way out of more seasons than he's finished and spends so much time away...
I have no idea how this guy stays relevant. He's crashed his way out of more seasons than he's finished and spends so much time away that I normally forget he still exists.
gsxrcr28 wrote:
Let's face it, people LOVE James Stewart. When you have guys like RJ, DV, RC, Matiasevich and Stephenson call him the fastest rider ever it means...
Let's face it, people LOVE James Stewart. When you have guys like RJ, DV, RC, Matiasevich and Stephenson call him the fastest rider ever it means a lot to people. Also, when you've won numerous championships, entertained people for many years and could still be a threat to win races it excites people to watch. Sure you have people that like to try to bring that down, but that happens in every sport, and says a lot more about them than it does about the athlete.
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can't say i remember RV ever saying anything like that, but hey, i've been wrong before hope for a healthy James at Oakland, love watching the...
can't say i remember RV ever saying anything like that, but hey, i've been wrong before

hope for a healthy James at Oakland, love watching the guy ride
Yea, i guess they missed, rv,rd5 dominations since 2010.
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gsxrcr28 wrote:
Let's face it, people LOVE James Stewart. When you have guys like RJ, DV, RC, Matiasevich and Stephenson call him the fastest rider ever it means...
Let's face it, people LOVE James Stewart. When you have guys like RJ, DV, RC, Matiasevich and Stephenson call him the fastest rider ever it means a lot to people. Also, when you've won numerous championships, entertained people for many years and could still be a threat to win races it excites people to watch. Sure you have people that like to try to bring that down, but that happens in every sport, and says a lot more about them than it does about the athlete.
peelout wrote:
can't say i remember RV ever saying anything like that, but hey, i've been wrong before hope for a healthy James at Oakland, love watching the...
can't say i remember RV ever saying anything like that, but hey, i've been wrong before

hope for a healthy James at Oakland, love watching the guy ride
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Yea, i guess they missed, rv,rd5 dominations since 2010.
RV wasn't on GSXRCR28's list.
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can't say i remember RV ever saying anything like that, but hey, i've been wrong before hope for a healthy James at Oakland, love watching the...
can't say i remember RV ever saying anything like that, but hey, i've been wrong before

hope for a healthy James at Oakland, love watching the guy ride
mxb2 wrote:
Yea, i guess they missed, rv,rd5 dominations since 2010.
Grieby54 wrote:
RV wasn't on GSXRCR28's list.
quick edit bro, that GSXRCR28 is a sneaky bugger
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peelout wrote:
can't say i remember RV ever saying anything like that, but hey, i've been wrong before hope for a healthy James at Oakland, love watching the...
can't say i remember RV ever saying anything like that, but hey, i've been wrong before

hope for a healthy James at Oakland, love watching the guy ride
mxb2 wrote:
Yea, i guess they missed, rv,rd5 dominations since 2010.
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RV wasn't on GSXRCR28's list.
Point being Stewart hasnt been relevant in a title chase since rv dungey moved up to 450 class. Great rider ,career,.hungrier riders out there now.
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mxb2 wrote:
Yea, i guess they missed, rv,rd5 dominations since 2010.
Grieby54 wrote:
RV wasn't on GSXRCR28's list.
peelout wrote:
quick edit bro, that GSXRCR28 is a sneaky bugger
Sonofabish. I don't see an "Edited Date/Time" thingy next to his post. Maybe that's because he edited it too quick?

Oh well...
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mxb2 wrote:
Yea, i guess they missed, rv,rd5 dominations since 2010.
Grieby54 wrote:
RV wasn't on GSXRCR28's list.
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Point being Stewart hasnt been relevant in a title chase since rv dungey moved up to 450 class. Great rider ,career,.hungrier riders out there now.
He was pretty relevant in the 2011 chase, and he's always a threat for a win. But, I agree, I don't see him winning another title.
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Any chance Stewart is just going to hang up his boots? This is very odd for him to have been cleared by the doctor to race RD2 and not do it, then also not race RD3.
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Grieby54 1/28/2016 5:44am
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I'm surprised how many people on this board haven't had a concussion, but supposedly race motocross all the time. For those of you who are the perfect racers and have never knocked yourselves out (lucky you), you wouldn't understand what it's like to deal with a concussion days after you've had it. I respect James for not pushing it and letting himself heal.
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Premixed112 1/28/2016 5:58am
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Grieby54 wrote:
I'm surprised how many people on this board haven't had a concussion, but supposedly race motocross all the time. For those of you who are the...
I'm surprised how many people on this board haven't had a concussion, but supposedly race motocross all the time. For those of you who are the perfect racers and have never knocked yourselves out (lucky you), you wouldn't understand what it's like to deal with a concussion days after you've had it. I respect James for not pushing it and letting himself heal.
Exactly what I've been thinking.. I've been amazed at the amount of people calling him a pussy. It's not about being a pussy, it's about allowing your brain to properly heal. Just because it's an injury you can't see, doesn't mean it's not an injury. I listened to a podcast recently where they went in depth about concussions and how you really shouldn't even do any complex problem solving for a while after it happens. Your mind is the most important thing in your body next to your heart, and you don't wanna fuck with the healing process, it'll only screw you in the long term.
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Zycki11 1/28/2016 6:09am
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Grieby54 wrote:
I'm surprised how many people on this board haven't had a concussion, but supposedly race motocross all the time. For those of you who are the...
I'm surprised how many people on this board haven't had a concussion, but supposedly race motocross all the time. For those of you who are the perfect racers and have never knocked yourselves out (lucky you), you wouldn't understand what it's like to deal with a concussion days after you've had it. I respect James for not pushing it and letting himself heal.
Haha I don't think they do. I had a moment where I took a half a day off work and was going riding with some buds and a friends track. Apparently I clipped the shit out of a double halfway through the afternoon and that was it. I remember struggling to load my bike. My friend had to guide me home and show me where my house was(wasn't the best idea to drive), I had no idea i took a half day off work, and come to boot. I augured my shoulder so good i put the nerves to sleep for 6 months.
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Grieby54 wrote:
I'm surprised how many people on this board haven't had a concussion, but supposedly race motocross all the time. For those of you who are the...
I'm surprised how many people on this board haven't had a concussion, but supposedly race motocross all the time. For those of you who are the perfect racers and have never knocked yourselves out (lucky you), you wouldn't understand what it's like to deal with a concussion days after you've had it. I respect James for not pushing it and letting himself heal.
I will say I'm one of the lucky ones that has never hit my head. And I have been actively racing for the last 5 or 6 years. I didn't start riding till later in life relative to some of you. Got my first dirt bike in 2008 at 22 years old so maybe I'm at an advantage of some sorts there. Who knows.

But I totally understand Stewart taking the time off. Has anyone on this board called him a puss or is that more on social media? From what I've seen, guys on Vital are more looking at it from the angle of wanting to see their favorite rider out there rather than criticizing his decision not to race.
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pilotdude 1/28/2016 6:52am
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Championships gone. Take your time.
I agree. Before Aldon Baker dungey was made of very high grade steel. Baker turned him into Titanium. If you want to beat him you'd better be made of Unobtainium, which is found on the distant planet Pandora as seen in the movie Avatar.
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Grieby54 wrote:
I'm surprised how many people on this board haven't had a concussion, but supposedly race motocross all the time. For those of you who are the...
I'm surprised how many people on this board haven't had a concussion, but supposedly race motocross all the time. For those of you who are the perfect racers and have never knocked yourselves out (lucky you), you wouldn't understand what it's like to deal with a concussion days after you've had it. I respect James for not pushing it and letting himself heal.
Indeed... I am super bummed dude was knocked out (no pun) of contention ......things were going pretty good for the dude and usually, he does blow it...but not this time....

Its always a " damned if you do, damned if you dont " with James.....If he did race rd 2, people would call him foolish.....so now he is doing the right thing and hopefully he is good to go...

James is still very fast and very capable of winning races...it was only 2014 where he was written off and he was still winning more races than everyone but RV....so i see dude playing spoiler coming down the stretch.....but of coarse, if and when he does win, it will be because nobody "needs to worry " about him.....

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Grieby54 wrote:
RV wasn't on GSXRCR28's list.
mxb2 wrote:
Point being Stewart hasnt been relevant in a title chase since rv dungey moved up to 450 class. Great rider ,career,.hungrier riders out there now.
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He was pretty relevant in the 2011 chase, and he's always a threat for a win. But, I agree, I don't see him winning another title.
He crashed out of the 2011 series.

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ButteryWaffles 1/28/2016 9:16am
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mxb2 wrote:
He crashed out of the 2011 series.
Wrong. He was 4th in points with 302 to RV's 338, Dungey had 328 and Reed had 334 after Vegas. Sure, crashes cost him points in a few races but he completed the season.
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mxb2 1/28/2016 9:32am
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mxb2 wrote:
He crashed out of the 2011 series.
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Wrong. He was 4th in points with 302 to RV's 338, Dungey had 328 and Reed had 334 after Vegas. Sure, crashes cost him points in...
Wrong. He was 4th in points with 302 to RV's 338, Dungey had 328 and Reed had 334 after Vegas. Sure, crashes cost him points in a few races but he completed the season.
My bad, though it was lakewood, and he got hurt. Didnt finish season.
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mxb2 1/28/2016 9:38am
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He crashed out of the 2011 series.
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Wrong. He was 4th in points with 302 to RV's 338, Dungey had 328 and Reed had 334 after Vegas. Sure, crashes cost him points in...
Wrong. He was 4th in points with 302 to RV's 338, Dungey had 328 and Reed had 334 after Vegas. Sure, crashes cost him points in a few races but he completed the season.
Link to top 20 final points,? chronicmx has him outa the top ten.
ButteryWaffles 1/28/2016 9:40am
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Link to top 20 final points,? chronicmx has him outa the top ten.
Are you talking about SX or MX? His last time racing outdoors was 2008, then he came back in 2012 on the suzuki which is when he crashed out at lakewood. Sx he completed in 2011 with San Manuel
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https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2011/05/10/2011-ama-supercross-points-…

2011 Supercross Class: Final Season Standings
1. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki – 338
2. Chad Reed, Tampa, Fla., Honda – 334
3. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., Suzuki – 328
4. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Yamaha – 301
5. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda – 255
6. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, KTM – 230
7. Kevin Windham, Centreville, Miss., Honda – 207
8. Davi Millsaps, Carlsbad, Calif., Yamaha – 180
9. Justin Brayton, Cornelius, N.C, Yamaha – 155
10. Nick Wey, Dewitt, Mich., Yamaha – 152

Like others have mentioned, crashes really plagued him that season. But he was certainly a factor for the title till the end.
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mxb2 1/28/2016 9:49am
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mxb2 wrote:
Link to top 20 final points,? chronicmx has him outa the top ten.
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Are you talking about SX or MX? His last time racing outdoors was 2008, then he came back in 2012 on the suzuki which is when...
Are you talking about SX or MX? His last time racing outdoors was 2008, then he came back in 2012 on the suzuki which is when he crashed out at lakewood. Sx he completed in 2011 with San Manuel
Outdoors, my bad didnt specify.
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Grieby54 wrote:
I'm surprised how many people on this board haven't had a concussion, but supposedly race motocross all the time. For those of you who are the...
I'm surprised how many people on this board haven't had a concussion, but supposedly race motocross all the time. For those of you who are the perfect racers and have never knocked yourselves out (lucky you), you wouldn't understand what it's like to deal with a concussion days after you've had it. I respect James for not pushing it and letting himself heal.
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Exactly what I've been thinking.. I've been amazed at the amount of people calling him a pussy. It's not about being a pussy, it's about allowing...
Exactly what I've been thinking.. I've been amazed at the amount of people calling him a pussy. It's not about being a pussy, it's about allowing your brain to properly heal. Just because it's an injury you can't see, doesn't mean it's not an injury. I listened to a podcast recently where they went in depth about concussions and how you really shouldn't even do any complex problem solving for a while after it happens. Your mind is the most important thing in your body next to your heart, and you don't wanna fuck with the healing process, it'll only screw you in the long term.
None of those that are taking the time to call him a pussy could stay within 30-seconds of Stewart on any track. He's crashed faster and harder than anybody I've seen short of RC, and gotten back into the race time and time again. Pussy? I think not.

Look, I love to see James ride a motorcycle...and the SX season is far less without him out there than it is with him in the hunt, but he's using some freaking maturity for a change and obviously listening to other people by not endangering himself or anyone else on the track by lining up prematurely. I'd rather see him miss few races than to risk another concussion that might compound things and cause a career ending situation for him.
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Suzuki 2012?
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Grieby54 wrote:
https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2011/05/10/2011-ama-supercross-points-standings/ 2011 Supercross Class: Final Season Standings 1. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki – 338 2. Chad Reed, Tampa, Fla., Honda – 334 3. Ryan Dungey...
https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2011/05/10/2011-ama-supercross-points-…

2011 Supercross Class: Final Season Standings
1. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki – 338
2. Chad Reed, Tampa, Fla., Honda – 334
3. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., Suzuki – 328
4. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Yamaha – 301
5. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda – 255
6. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, KTM – 230
7. Kevin Windham, Centreville, Miss., Honda – 207
8. Davi Millsaps, Carlsbad, Calif., Yamaha – 180
9. Justin Brayton, Cornelius, N.C, Yamaha – 155
10. Nick Wey, Dewitt, Mich., Yamaha – 152

Like others have mentioned, crashes really plagued him that season. But he was certainly a factor for the title till the end.
Wow, chad was second by 4 points?
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Yup. I think it was the best season of racing I've ever watched. The top five were all within a dozen or so points up until the last few rounds. James and Trey both ran into issues at the end of the season that took them out of it.
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Yup. I think it was the best season of racing I've ever watched. The top five were all within a dozen or so points up until...
Yup. I think it was the best season of racing I've ever watched. The top five were all within a dozen or so points up until the last few rounds. James and Trey both ran into issues at the end of the season that took them out of it.
Yes. I remember when RV2 DNQ'd at Jacksonville and thinking "Stewart, it's on a silver platter!"

JS7 got taken out in the rythym section after the start. He was 26 pts. down to RV2 before the main....and 23 down after.

Luck..you make your own...yeah right. Tell that to Stewart on that crash or does his mid-pack start have something to do with making your own luck?

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