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That being said, my problem with Supercross has nothing to do with Dungey. I'm not his biggest fan, but it's stupid to say it's boring just because he's winning a lot.
I'm not sure what the answer is, but I remember when the racing product seemed far more entertaining than it does now.
1. Even the James Stewart, Chad Reed, Ricky Carmichael era had meaningful substance.
only one year of one season did this pan out. 2006. out side of that RC won every year he competed aside from 99 and 00 when the King was still on point. The years that reed and stewart won titles they dominated. Reed dominated 04 and 08, stewart dominated 07 and 09.
2.Look Supercross and motocross were never about being name brand image squeeky clean sports. From the 80's, 90's, and 2000's we had some AMAZING and damn good racing. On any given night there was 10 guys that could challenge to win. Even during the King's reign he was challenged quite often, with the exception of the miracle '96 season which to this day still amazes me.
In the 80's the sport didnt have as much media exposure such as twitter and facebook, so riders back in the 80's and 90's were able to fly under the radar and get away with stuff. also in the last 10-15 years riders have gotten away from riding aggresive or dirty (a la Hannah style).
also news flash, in this season, there are 13 riders who have won a title or races. why arent they all winning? because there is only one spot on top and injuries have plagued many of the guys, Weimer has been hurt, ticle got hurt, canard hasnt had an injury free year since 2010! stewart hasnt been injury free since what seems like ever.
also the KING, was challenged for a few wins, but no one was stopping him. in fact he's the guy who started this whole domination fire sale. Mcgrath, Carmichael, Villo and Dungey all have done the same thing, they have elevated themselves above everyone else to the point where they win the most races and stay consistent.
the difference from the 90's to any other decade was the 90's was a party. guys didnt train as hard as they do now nor as hard as guys in the 80's. Go back and watch the Fox terrafirma videos, everyone was out riding hills and hanging out in parties. Mcgrath dominated on talent, which is why he never duplicated his success in outdoors until 95 when he did put in the work and destroyed
Dungey has been racing and winning since 2007. Reed and stewart 2002, millsaps, grant 2004. there are about 15 guys who have won not only races but also titles. you have a very talented pool of riders who know how to win races and win titles. these guys dont make rookie mistakes (as much) like the 250 class. they have something 250 guys dont=experience.
additionally the 250 class is watered down by having two series. if the series had Jmart, mookie, bowers plessinger davalos, hill, a mart, tonus, craig, savatgy, Webb, something magical happens: suddenly there is only one podium available and not two and now the room at the top just got smaller.
suddenly all these guys who've scored podiums are now getting 5ths and 6ths and etc.
there is also the issue of the 450 being a bike that everyone kind of has setup the same. if you read every test of a factory 450 they all say the same thing: the power is broad and smooth. its an open class bike that cant be ridden really aggresive due to weight and power. this also lends to the idea that racing was better in the 90's. everyone was on a 250 two stroke, these bikes varied in outputs and they had low weight that could be tossed around more, diving to the inside was easier and the less predictable engine's produced more mistakes.
another good point that someone made is that the RC/ Stewart etc battles during the RC period (and RC whooping ass in a superhuman way in general) were such a brilliant high point, everything since has seemed a bit less thrilling
Also bring back Bud Light as a sponsor.
She calls out the shit tracks, calls out the bs interviews. Over the last few years, she has become less interested in the entire broadcast.
Clearly, SX is losing her - and me.
Thank god the east coast gives us so many other options for changing the channels. The west coast only gives us basketball options.
At one point after thanking the tires and the team and the exhaust and the grips and the pegs and the trainer and the doctor and the valve cap manufacturer and the gas and the drink and the clothing and making sure the can was in the right direction....( seriously it cracks us up when someone throws a cap on the riders head and make sure that the drink is pointed in the right direction it's just disgusting) .she yells out "Don't forget to thank Obama" I was stunned. Just how shitty does this have to get?
It does suck. I went A2 this year. I'll not go to another SX the way it is.
Imagine if the top 5 riders went on strike.
I wonder what Roger thinks of this?
Main starts at 27:24
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gbVfSDMBIU
It doesn't mean every 2 stroke season was super exciting or memorable. But I think that the actual racing and technicality of piloting the motorcycle round the track did have something extra that has been lost today. Problem now is that there's no way of fixing it.
Pit Row
The Circus is leaving Vegas at 1:00 AM. May 8, 2016...
https://youtu.be/2V6UZ9b2VVQ
Things to watch from next week end:
Will Webb keeps his title ? Can Craig challenge him ? (BTW: what happened to Craig at the first round??? - with a podium at A1 he would be leading!)
Who will win the East ? Can Mookie keeps the momentum ? Will Hill, Davalos or Martin go on a streak ?
Who will win against Dungey? Roczen? Anderson? Musquin? Canard? Seely? Reed? Tomac?
Can someone predict the top 10 in 450 or the top 5 in 250 ? Almost impossible ! Dungey is a bit above the field but unless you are butt hurt & not a fan of him, this championship is really interesting.
Things to improve: a slightly better coverage (and flagging as my previous post), 2 weeks in a row that we do not see what happened to the leaders in the last lap with Dungey & Musquin tip overs.
Racing machines should sound and smell as such.
Trail riders buy 4 strokes.
The classes should be 150 2 stroke stock engines...and 300 Open mod 2 stroke.
Works bike type if you will.
Allow custom builders and Boutique brands.
Service Honda 300, TM, Fantic
Live attendees get a free high on leaded race fuel and Castor fumes.
The show is too short.
Get rid of start devices. Everyone has one and all do the same damn thing.
Cookie cutter tracks are lame. Super minis can do all the obstacles.
Add a crowd funded dash for cash. 3 laps winner takes all anything goes dogfight ala Arenacross in the Budman/Denny days.
Wanna see a race? Do the above with a bunch of broke dudes.
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