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So, my opening post is not misunderstood, I am a great fan of the MXDN. I consider it one of the most exciting, colorful and prestigious events of the season. I don't like seeing what appears to be a decline in the event. I am absolutely not questioning the validity of the event.
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I love seeing the top riders from each country battle it out. Really doesn't at all faze me if Tomac or Dungey isn't there.
I like watching the team tactics. I like watching riders work together for a common goal when they may not otherwise do so. I think all around it is still awesome. Last years races were some of the best ever in a long time. Regardless if we won or not. The racing was epic. It was fun watching those guys give it their all.
In no way in my mind would a manufacturer cup trump the MXDN. I get behind the riders of my country and could care less what brands they ride. So in my mind that is why a manufactures cup will never truly replace the spirit and prestige of the MXDN.
I also really enjoy seeing how the Americans do against the Euro's. The Europeans ride some nasty nasty tracks and absolutely haul the mail. The gap has been closed so much from years past. The Euro's have some bad dudes that can race with anyone. Just like America has some bad dudes who can race with anyone.
And maybe I just fall into this category with a handful of people but I also can't watch the race when it is aired here in the US 90% of the time due to one thing or another and when I do get to watch it, I don't really care because it's just another race to watch with a ton of commercials. It would be different if the race was at budds creek and I was going because I was very hype about that race.
People need to separate their emotion from reality
The build up on social media might contribute towards it somewhat but to me it feels bigger and better than I can ever remember. It's slicker, more professional, it's profile has grown, it draws a huge, passionate crowd of diehard fans who travel from far and wide to watch the very best Motocross riders in the world uphold a 70 year tradition and represent their country on one weekend each year.
I think most riders still understand the gravitas of the event, we're not talking about a whole swathes of guys abstaining. Just the three who probably command the most lucrative contracts.
I think TO THE RIDERS when America was winning every year for a decade and a half, it got stale and boring...now that we aren't winning at all for the past half decade, its just not fun.
But stale and boring, and not fun...neither are good signs for American riders interest in the event.
The only fans that I know that care about the event are the ones that follow the message boards...well, that's a bit of an exaggeration, but for the most part its true...and to American fans, that post on the message boards, we loved it in the past (when America was winning) because then we could talk trash on all the Europeans/non-Americans....now that America isn't winning, we can't talk trash on the message boards any more, so it doesn't matter at all.
I do feel like American riders are in a lose/lose situation, even if they win...if they win its because we have a largest population and we are SUPPOSED to win, so our win doesn't matter...but if they lose, then its a massive deal and the team(s) that beat them are amazing, and we really suck to lose with such a huge population.
It's like wrestling a girl...if you win, big deal! You're supposed to win...but if you lose, look out because you'll never hear the end of it.
So I can see why American riders-especially the best of the best in America-don't really care to go.
Pit Row
What is Magoo remembered for ??? Only guy to sweep all 4 motos at the Nations
Omara... riding a mugen, and beating everyone on a 125 at the nations.
Maggiora will be off the scale this year.. return of a classic track and 30 years after one on the most talked about races of all time, and guys are choosing not to go.. i just dont get it.
Maybe the current crop arent prepared for the fact that they might get beaten.
As for the US not wanting to go because we have not won in awhile, not true. The US has won it more over the years than anyone else. I think if the AMA and MXGP could work together, it would work better for everyone involved.
It's the only time we get to see the best riders in the world compete against each other, on the same track. For this reason alone I hope it stays and is successful.
Have you been to one?
This is winning talk, here. Bring in the sponsors, make it so. Force all the national organizations talk seriously with regard to international growth.
It's a shame the fantasy world of vitards is stopping you from going, you are missing out!
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