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Excaliburbmx 4/9/2016 5:41pm
4/9/2016 5:41pm
Not from my view hit a block but whatever. He is doing great
SmoothOperator 4/9/2016 5:50pm
4/9/2016 5:50pm
If James should hang it up, does that mean anyone barely capable of making a main should hang it up too?
You're worried about his sponsors not getting their money's worth? Why are you not worried about monster / kawi getting their money's worth out of Tedder racing? Before Wey, they didn't have much going, but still had sponsors.
It's not our place to decide who gets sponsored or "hangs it up".
Regardless of inconsistency he's still one of the most talented people to throw a leg over a dirt bike. That alone has a lot of pull.
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BobPA 4/9/2016 5:53pm
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SmoothOperator wrote:
If James should hang it up, does that mean anyone barely capable of making a main should hang it up too? You're worried about his sponsors...
If James should hang it up, does that mean anyone barely capable of making a main should hang it up too?
You're worried about his sponsors not getting their money's worth? Why are you not worried about monster / kawi getting their money's worth out of Tedder racing? Before Wey, they didn't have much going, but still had sponsors.
It's not our place to decide who gets sponsored or "hangs it up".
Regardless of inconsistency he's still one of the most talented people to throw a leg over a dirt bike. That alone has a lot of pull.
Jason Lawrence is incredibly talented...how much pull does he have with the factories right now?
SmoothOperator 4/9/2016 5:57pm
4/9/2016 5:57pm
SmoothOperator wrote:
If James should hang it up, does that mean anyone barely capable of making a main should hang it up too? You're worried about his sponsors...
If James should hang it up, does that mean anyone barely capable of making a main should hang it up too?
You're worried about his sponsors not getting their money's worth? Why are you not worried about monster / kawi getting their money's worth out of Tedder racing? Before Wey, they didn't have much going, but still had sponsors.
It's not our place to decide who gets sponsored or "hangs it up".
Regardless of inconsistency he's still one of the most talented people to throw a leg over a dirt bike. That alone has a lot of pull.
BobPA wrote:
Jason Lawrence is incredibly talented...how much pull does he have with the factories right now?
Good comparison hahaha.
Yet, if you dig up old threads, most vitards love the idea of A J-Law comeback.

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Flip109 4/9/2016 6:01pm
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As a huge JS7 fan. I feel sorry for myself at this point. Haha
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The Champ 4/9/2016 6:04pm
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SmoothOperator wrote:
If James should hang it up, does that mean anyone barely capable of making a main should hang it up too? You're worried about his sponsors...
If James should hang it up, does that mean anyone barely capable of making a main should hang it up too?
You're worried about his sponsors not getting their money's worth? Why are you not worried about monster / kawi getting their money's worth out of Tedder racing? Before Wey, they didn't have much going, but still had sponsors.
It's not our place to decide who gets sponsored or "hangs it up".
Regardless of inconsistency he's still one of the most talented people to throw a leg over a dirt bike. That alone has a lot of pull.
I said he should hang it up because of all the injuries he's accumulated the last couple years . Also the lack of luck he's been having lately is just unheard of. He should worry about life after moto, he's probably had a least 10 concussions over the years and I think that is catching up with him with all the weird mistakesand crashes he's been having. Regardless I hope he sits out till MX and puts in a solid 24 motos then take it from there.
SmoothOperator 4/9/2016 6:15pm
4/9/2016 6:15pm
SmoothOperator wrote:
If James should hang it up, does that mean anyone barely capable of making a main should hang it up too? You're worried about his sponsors...
If James should hang it up, does that mean anyone barely capable of making a main should hang it up too?
You're worried about his sponsors not getting their money's worth? Why are you not worried about monster / kawi getting their money's worth out of Tedder racing? Before Wey, they didn't have much going, but still had sponsors.
It's not our place to decide who gets sponsored or "hangs it up".
Regardless of inconsistency he's still one of the most talented people to throw a leg over a dirt bike. That alone has a lot of pull.
The Champ wrote:
I said he should hang it up because of all the injuries he's accumulated the last couple years . Also the lack of luck he's been...
I said he should hang it up because of all the injuries he's accumulated the last couple years . Also the lack of luck he's been having lately is just unheard of. He should worry about life after moto, he's probably had a least 10 concussions over the years and I think that is catching up with him with all the weird mistakesand crashes he's been having. Regardless I hope he sits out till MX and puts in a solid 24 motos then take it from there.
I can stand behind that sentiment.
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BobPA 4/9/2016 6:15pm
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SmoothOperator wrote:
If James should hang it up, does that mean anyone barely capable of making a main should hang it up too? You're worried about his sponsors...
If James should hang it up, does that mean anyone barely capable of making a main should hang it up too?
You're worried about his sponsors not getting their money's worth? Why are you not worried about monster / kawi getting their money's worth out of Tedder racing? Before Wey, they didn't have much going, but still had sponsors.
It's not our place to decide who gets sponsored or "hangs it up".
Regardless of inconsistency he's still one of the most talented people to throw a leg over a dirt bike. That alone has a lot of pull.
BobPA wrote:
Jason Lawrence is incredibly talented...how much pull does he have with the factories right now?
SmoothOperator wrote:
Good comparison hahaha.
Yet, if you dig up old threads, most vitards love the idea of A J-Law comeback.
Right? They are minimum 10 pagers haha
nascarnate326 4/9/2016 7:10pm
4/9/2016 7:10pm
You have to admit that with JS7 completing 1/10 of the laps.. His lines are among the longest for an autograph. He has tons of people behind him. He can show up and drive around in a golf cart...and Suzuki still gets there money's worth.

He's not even hard on equipment lol. Help he's only been through one pair of boots all year.
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RandyS 4/9/2016 7:22pm
4/9/2016 7:22pm
In the last 7 seasons, including this one. The FMOTP has only finished top 5 twice with 2 4ths, think about that.
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stremme12 4/9/2016 7:44pm
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Excaliburbmx wrote:
He didn't go down in practice and these excuses are getting old. He just don't have what he used to. Yes was a beast and 24-0...
He didn't go down in practice and these excuses are getting old. He just don't have what he used to.
Yes was a beast and 24-0 a decade ago.

But the time is almost out. Good news Mookie is on it!!!
He sure did go down. Watched it happen.
crusty_xx 4/9/2016 7:57pm
4/9/2016 7:57pm
RandyS wrote:
In the last 7 seasons, including this one. The FMOTP has only finished top 5 twice with 2 4ths, think about that.
ok
so what?
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dirtnapper 4/9/2016 8:00pm
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RandyS wrote:
In the last 7 seasons, including this one. The FMOTP has only finished top 5 twice with 2 4ths, think about that.
Um what?Huh

In the last seven years the FMOTP has won 3 National titles, 2 SX titles, and is well on his way to a third.....????

Oh.....OHHH! You were referring to James?? My bad.......................Tongue
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RandyS 4/9/2016 8:01pm
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RandyS wrote:
In the last 7 seasons, including this one. The FMOTP has only finished top 5 twice with 2 4ths, think about that.
crusty_xx wrote:
ok
so what?
See, I knew you'd agree.
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Pirate421 4/9/2016 8:03pm
4/9/2016 8:03pm Edited Date/Time 4/10/2016 9:55am
Hcallz5 wrote:
I wish some of these haters would step up and qualify for a main lol.
Bultaco wrote:
I think these haters don't even know the throttle is on the right side of the handlebars
BobPA wrote:
I hear this argument all the time...but i guarantee he cannot do my job He trained his whole life to ride motorcycles, us average joes did...
I hear this argument all the time...but i guarantee he cannot do my job

He trained his whole life to ride motorcycles, us average joes did not

This is not a personal insult to james at all, just using him as the example.

I like this. His "job" is still a hobby to 99% of the population like golf and other sports. They provide entertainment but guys are too hard on these guys. Does what they do impact
Your lives that much?
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troublebros 4/9/2016 8:13pm
4/9/2016 8:13pm
Bubba is a savage and should be remembered as such. His recent showings are definitely a disappointment to us fans.
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dkg 4/9/2016 8:22pm
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Pirate421 wrote:
I like this. His "job" is still a hobby to 99% of the population like golf and other sports. They provide entertainment but guys are too...
I like this. His "job" is still a hobby to 99% of the population like golf and other sports. They provide entertainment but guys are too hard on these guys. Does what they do impact
Your lives that much?
Hmm, you mean entertaining the rest of us isn't a positive difference? Don't tell Hollywood.
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cali11 4/9/2016 8:25pm
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SmoothOperator wrote:
If James should hang it up, does that mean anyone barely capable of making a main should hang it up too? You're worried about his sponsors...
If James should hang it up, does that mean anyone barely capable of making a main should hang it up too?
You're worried about his sponsors not getting their money's worth? Why are you not worried about monster / kawi getting their money's worth out of Tedder racing? Before Wey, they didn't have much going, but still had sponsors.
It's not our place to decide who gets sponsored or "hangs it up".
Regardless of inconsistency he's still one of the most talented people to throw a leg over a dirt bike. That alone has a lot of pull.
BobPA wrote:
Jason Lawrence is incredibly talented...how much pull does he have with the factories right now?
Got to be the stupidest post this year. How much have you had to smoke today?

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crusty_xx 4/9/2016 8:26pm
4/9/2016 8:26pm
RandyS wrote:
In the last 7 seasons, including this one. The FMOTP has only finished top 5 twice with 2 4ths, think about that.
crusty_xx wrote:
ok
so what?
RandyS wrote:
See, I knew you'd agree.
agree on what?
No I don't agree on those numbers, I believe he won the title last year
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Pirate421 4/9/2016 8:28pm
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Pirate421 wrote:
I like this. His "job" is still a hobby to 99% of the population like golf and other sports. They provide entertainment but guys are too...
I like this. His "job" is still a hobby to 99% of the population like golf and other sports. They provide entertainment but guys are too hard on these guys. Does what they do impact
Your lives that much?
dkg wrote:
Hmm, you mean entertaining the rest of us isn't a positive difference? Don't tell Hollywood.
Yes. There may be slightly larger issues than this thread happening haha
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Plugga 4/9/2016 8:32pm
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Schipwreck wrote:
Figured something was up..long story short, if Bubba doesn't qualify 1-3 there's issues somewhere.
No one can accuse you of not lifting bro! Woohoo

Can you do that with a 450?
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John250 4/9/2016 8:37pm
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RandyS wrote:
In the last 7 seasons, including this one. The FMOTP has only finished top 5 twice with 2 4ths, think about that.
Wow. People need to think about that stat. And to think every year there are tons of people talking about Bubba winning another championship.

Time to bow out gracefully and retire if I were him.
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I stayed off of Vital and watched the race late , so I had no idea what happened. I know he had some really good speed in qualifying , but this is starting to get ridiculous. If he doesn't have bike issues , the poor dude gets hurt every time he throws a leg over a bike. After seeing the qualifying times earlier today I though he could be good for a possible 3rd - 8th place .....but he got hurt again?

I went against the grain here with a lot of folks saying " He still has it in him to finish well "....I'm starting to think it was a pipe dream. James has already accomplished a lot in this sport , but I think it's getting to thje point where he needs to hang it up. Not just for his sponsors and team...but for his own well being.
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2smokRRR 4/9/2016 9:05pm
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RandyS wrote:
In the last 7 seasons, including this one. The FMOTP has only finished top 5 twice with 2 4ths, think about that.
dirtnapper wrote:
Um what?:huh: In the last seven years the FMOTP has won 3 National titles, 2 SX titles, and is well on his way to a third...
Um what?Huh

In the last seven years the FMOTP has won 3 National titles, 2 SX titles, and is well on his way to a third.....????

Oh.....OHHH! You were referring to James?? My bad.......................Tongue
Are you implying dungey..shit i was thinking villo or stew and a five moto flash from tomac..mr consistent is awesome but he aint ever been fmotp.
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GuyB 4/9/2016 9:11pm
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SmoothOperator wrote:
Good comparison hahaha.
Yet, if you dig up old threads, most vitards love the idea of A J-Law comeback.
That's why they're Vitards.

James sprained an ankle.
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cbuehler767 4/9/2016 9:34pm
4/9/2016 9:34pm
Yes comparing my day job to what a proffesional athlete does seems fair. Especially one who's considered the most talented of all time.
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Cancerman 4/9/2016 9:56pm
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hillbilly wrote:
Suzuki
Tell that to Baggett, who finished 5th OA. Oh yeah, and the Roczen guy who almost won the whole thing.
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TDeath21 4/9/2016 9:58pm
4/9/2016 9:58pm
If everything goes right for him, he can maybe get top 5. That's the reality of it at this point. Crazy to think he hasn't finished on the lead lap yet this year. He will not win another race.

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