Vital MX Forum QNA: Mike Alessi

Mini Elsinore
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4/12/2016 7:39am
Ms. Kim in the house! Best MX Mom ever! XO
4/12/2016 7:52am
Ms. Kim in the house! Best MX Mom ever! XO
Thank you. Just a mom. Who are you?
dsmith
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4/12/2016 7:57am Edited Date/Time 4/12/2016 7:59am
hello mike,

what is your favorite food?...
what music do you listen to the most?
what is your favorite movie?
do you watch any reality t.v.? if so what ones?
do you start in 3rd gear?..you are very famous for your holeshots?
did you ever race b.m.x.?
I also bought some alessi olive oil ...do you have anything to do with this?
do you visit vitalmx frequently?
good luck and thanks for doing this!



just have the animals mow....

Emily_Saieva
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4/12/2016 7:58am Edited Date/Time 4/12/2016 7:59am
Hi Mike..
I've been a huge fan of you and Jeff for as long as I can remember! You gave me your signed number plate at the outdoor national @ Lake Elsinore in 2013, it made my day! My question is;
How do you handle all of the drama surrounding your family, when you're just there to race but they keep dragging you and your name into things? How do you block it out?
Thanks,
Emily Saieva #411

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4/12/2016 8:11am Edited Date/Time 4/12/2016 8:11am
Mike,

After all of your years of racing in motocross what would be the one single thing you would change about the sport if you could?


Thank you

TC
4/12/2016 8:23am Edited Date/Time 4/12/2016 8:23am
Longtime supporter here. I've always admired your inner drive and your speed outdoors. Good job in the whoops lately. Id love to see a full on effort in the ama nats at least one more time!!!!
4/12/2016 9:03am
Hi Mike, thanks for doing this.

See you ride in person at Mattery Basin last year. I was by the quad when you cased it big time, I believe your hand even came off the bars. You could hear the thump too lol.

I know you've ridden a GP before but what was your experience like this time? Did you enjoy the track at Matterly? What was the biggest difference with the GPs & the AMA in your eyes? Trackwise, organisation?

Finally did you ever go and watch the EMX125 races? Would you like to see a 125 class come back the Nationals as a support class like the EMX series?

Hope you can answer my questions.

4/12/2016 9:15am Edited Date/Time 4/12/2016 9:58am
dsmith wrote:
hello mike, what is your favorite food?... what music do you listen to the most? what is your favorite movie? do you watch any reality t.v...
hello mike,

what is your favorite food?...
what music do you listen to the most?
what is your favorite movie?
do you watch any reality t.v.? if so what ones?
do you start in 3rd gear?..you are very famous for your holeshots?
did you ever race b.m.x.?
I also bought some alessi olive oil ...do you have anything to do with this?
do you visit vitalmx frequently?
good luck and thanks for doing this!



just have the animals mow....

Favorite food is Italian.
I listen to everything, but country is what I prefer.
Favorite movie.... I have a few.
I don't watch reality tv unless you count the Price Is Rght because I watch that all the time.
I have started in third gear a few times, but not all the time.
I raced BMX when I was a kid, but I haven't since.
No, I don't have anything to do with the Alessi brand of oil. I wish I did, because I'd be making a killing.
I go on Vital from time to time just to check it out.
4/12/2016 9:17am
Hi Mike.. I've been a huge fan of you and Jeff for as long as I can remember! You gave me your signed number plate at...
Hi Mike..
I've been a huge fan of you and Jeff for as long as I can remember! You gave me your signed number plate at the outdoor national @ Lake Elsinore in 2013, it made my day! My question is;
How do you handle all of the drama surrounding your family, when you're just there to race but they keep dragging you and your name into things? How do you block it out?
Thanks,
Emily Saieva #411
Hi Emily
Thanks for being a fan and supporting me through the years I appreciate it.
I try not to get to involved with all the drama that surrounds me. I usually just block it out by not going on websites that talk trash.
4/12/2016 9:17am Edited Date/Time 4/12/2016 9:59am
Moto810 wrote:
Mike, After all of your years of racing in motocross what would be the one single thing you would change about the sport if you could...
Mike,

After all of your years of racing in motocross what would be the one single thing you would change about the sport if you could?


Thank you

TC
I have to say one of the bigger thing that I would change is the purse money for the riders. I know our sport isn't as big as NASCAR or football, but I still feel like we are professional athletes out the risking our lives and deserves to be paid for it.
Old-Man
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4/12/2016 9:36am
Hello Mike,
thxs and congratulations on all your achievements on and off the track.

Question;
I have a Hottub like so many here in Colorado do and have a great Idea that many friends/Family wish they had but nobody makes it.
If it isn't too big of a problem could you relay a message to one of your "Smart Top" Reps to contact me?
screwjj@Yahoo.com. or better yet, PM me an email that I can contact?
This will revolutionize what has been an issue with many Hot Tub Owners and make you guys Very Happy.
Keep up the good work young Man, see you at Lakewood when and if you go again.

Regards
Bill



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4/12/2016 10:01am
Your mom is awesome. You should buy her a zero turn around for mothers day.
Mom get off Vital and go back to work on the farm.... K love you, bye.
It's hard mowing 50 acres with a pair of scissors made for right handed people.
Dude this was funny!
kkawboy14
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4/12/2016 10:03am
Mike,
What has changed in your program, you seem to have finally relaxed a bit in the mains and this weeks results showed that!

Scott
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4/12/2016 10:29am
Do you follow the amateur races at all ? Any upcoming talent that you have spotted and keep an eye on their results?
Thelen20
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4/12/2016 10:34am Edited Date/Time 4/12/2016 10:40am
Haha! This is shaping up to be one of the best QNA ever!
I agree! Thanks Mike for coming through with some great content!

Was really fun to watch you shred my home track, swan mx, back in 2014 when you came and dominated the Texas Pro Challenge. Hope you find your way down here again someday!

I am also very impressed with your sx season thus far! Giving some tough guys the business in the heat races! Good luck in Canada and beyond!!!
Steiny
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4/12/2016 11:17am
Mom get off Vital and go back to work on the farm.... K love you, bye.
It's hard mowing 50 acres with a pair of scissors made for right handed people.
Haha! This is shaping up to be one of the best QNA ever!
Whats funny, this is the way they really are. Throw in Mikes wife and you have all the makings of a funny reality show.
4/12/2016 11:33am
It's hard mowing 50 acres with a pair of scissors made for right handed people.
Haha! This is shaping up to be one of the best QNA ever!
Steiny wrote:
Whats funny, this is the way they really are. Throw in Mikes wife and you have all the makings of a funny reality show.
Maybe THEN I would get a zero turn around. Start working on it steiny
moto62z
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4/12/2016 12:40pm Edited Date/Time 4/12/2016 2:42pm
Hi Mike,
Longtime fan! Wondering if you have thought much about being involved with the sport when you retire. I think you have a lot to offer! Sorry if this has been asked already. Good luck in future races.
4/12/2016 12:49pm
moto62z wrote:
Hi Mike, Longtime fan! Wondering if you have thought much about being involved with the sport when you retire. I think you have a lot to...
Hi Mike,
Longtime fan! Wondering if you have thought much about being involved with the sport when you retire. I think you have a lot to offer! Sorry if this has been asked already. Good luck in future races.
Great question. What are your plans for retirement from active racing, Mike? Do you feel you have it in you to do a riding school? As you know, there's a huge void for that type of thing here in N. Florida. I know I'd sign up.
Rdubs19
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4/12/2016 12:55pm
Come on man, buy a lawn mower for your Mom.
MaxPower
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4/12/2016 1:10pm
Mike. How many dogs do you have and do you bring them to the races? You are away more than yoyre home i dont see how you couldn't bring them
colintrax
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4/12/2016 1:27pm
I think you should buy your mom the mower, life is easier when you make the women in your life happy. Really the only reason not to buy mom the mower is if your wife says not to... in which case you're screwed.

I remembered you raced for KTM when they were coming up with new stuff. So I wanted to know what your thoughts are on the 350 and how much input did you have into its development? Also, what's your thoughts on the linkage versus linkageless shock? Which do you prefer?

Thanks again!
yak651
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4/12/2016 1:33pm
No question, just good look with the rest of your career, and get a couple more holeshot awards so you can buy your mom that lawnmower....

Ok one question, did BobbyM make you nervous with his over the top fan support and stalking??
Tongue
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4/12/2016 1:56pm Edited Date/Time 4/12/2016 1:57pm
Mike,
Glad you're still out there doing what you do. When you turned Pro, is there anyone you've lined up against where you say to yourself, "I can't believe I'm lining up against him".

Can you hear the announcer in SX before the gate drops? Smile

Good luck in Canada.

Ted
Mini Elsinore
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4/12/2016 3:00pm
Ms. Kim in the house! Best MX Mom ever! XO
Thank you. Just a mom. Who are you?
Hannah Banana's Dad...
You were so good to my boys---we still remember and love you for it!

Mike:
Get your Mom a mower, son! Wink
RonSkj
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4/12/2016 3:10pm
Mike, Just a little advice. If you get your mom the mower, you'll want to get the wife a little something also. Maybe a new vacuum Wink
4/12/2016 3:26pm
Ms. Kim in the house! Best MX Mom ever! XO
Thank you. Just a mom. Who are you?
Hannah Banana's Dad...
You were so good to my boys---we still remember and love you for it!

Mike:
Get your Mom a mower, son! Wink
Oh my goodness. How are you? I always think about you all. Where are you guys now? Find me on facebook. Ahhhh so excited to hear from you!
Wildeye511
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4/12/2016 3:35pm
Mike,

Congrats to you on all your accomplishments. My question is, is there anything that you would like to change about SX? Are you happy with the current format/track layouts or do you think a change is needed? Thanks for coming on here, really appreciate it.

Mini Elsinore
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4/12/2016 3:46pm
Thank you. Just a mom. Who are you?
Hannah Banana's Dad...
You were so good to my boys---we still remember and love you for it!

Mike:
Get your Mom a mower, son! Wink
Oh my goodness. How are you? I always think about you all. Where are you guys now? Find me on facebook. Ahhhh so excited to hear...
Oh my goodness. How are you? I always think about you all. Where are you guys now? Find me on facebook. Ahhhh so excited to hear from you!
Will do so!
Glad you are doing great!

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