Forkner's Title Chances in 2017

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With the rookie year that Austin Forkner is having, what do you think of his chances of winning SX and MX titles next year?

I think he has a solid chance in SX. I've heard he is a talented SX rider. 2017 will be his first year in SX though. I wonder if Mitch will split Adam and Austin up on different coasts. That would seem like it would give PC the best chances.

In motocross, you would have to consider he might be a real threat. That will be his second outdoor season. He has proven he has the speed. I think he lacks a little stamina right now. But another off season of training and he could be very strong next year.

Who else will be a contender next year?

-Martin brothers
- Joey?
- Anyone else you think can of that will step it up and be a real title threat?
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brimx153 8/16/2016 2:24pm
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i think he will win SX title , i think outdoors JMART is going to run away with it next year
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Pro circuit is going to have a STRONG team next year
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He'll be in the mix with a chance, not gonna stamp it as talented as he is though. Kids got a very bright future.
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ryandiezic757 8/16/2016 2:31pm
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I think savagty has more of a chance in supercross than Adam. If anything they'll split Austin and Joey

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Forkner has a legitimate shot at both titles next year as long as he stays healthy

in my opinion
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Forkner is the real deal. If he can stay off the ground the next year I wouldn't expect less than 1 title.
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brimx153 wrote:
i think he will win SX title , i think outdoors JMART is going to run away with it next year
I thought JMart's deal was to ride 250 indoors and 450 outdoors?
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brimx153 wrote:
i think he will win SX title , i think outdoors JMART is going to run away with it next year
Lunch_Box wrote:
I thought JMart's deal was to ride 250 indoors and 450 outdoors?
It is. Really going to smoke Forkner with those extra 200ccs.
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He came out of the gate guns a blazin and got more confidence as the year went on. I think he will be on the podium at the end of both SX and outdoors. I'm not stamping a win but I wouldn't put it outside the possibilities. Bloss will be strong in SX as the 37 and 6 but the 214 will be a player.
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Steely Dan 8/16/2016 3:11pm
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Forkner is the only PC rider who finished Unadilla. The other three all pulled off because it was too hot.

Mitch is old school. Imagine how that Saturday evening went in the PC rig.
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peelout wrote:
Forkner has a legitimate shot at both titles next year as long as he stays healthy

in my opinion
I agree. He's unreal.
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Steely Dan wrote:
Forkner is the only PC rider who finished Unadilla. The other three all pulled off because it was too hot. Mitch is old school. Imagine how...
Forkner is the only PC rider who finished Unadilla. The other three all pulled off because it was too hot.

Mitch is old school. Imagine how that Saturday evening went in the PC rig.
that evening its was just as hot in the pc rig as it was the night before in the bto rig
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Falcon 8/16/2016 3:24pm
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Forkner has a real shot, for sure. He's got talent, humility and drive. All he needs is a few wins so he believes and then it's on.
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AC is going to be hard to beat in SX. Forkner going to be strong both SX/MX for sure!
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VilloFan951 8/16/2016 5:40pm
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We have seen what the kid can do at monster cup which are supercriss type tracks anyways. I think he could be a threat to the title and I hope he gets put on east coast

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Huge fan, he is gonna own both a regional sx title and the 250 championship in 17...
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MX_Andrew83 8/16/2016 6:05pm
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I'll give him in 1:40 chance at an outdoor title. He might be the kid who gets me to pull for PC again. I wonder if the star power he is creating for himself will get under AC's skin.
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karsmakers 8/16/2016 6:10pm
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AF is the new Cooper Webb. His style is smooth and with a season behind his belt I wouldn't be surprised at anything he does
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Motodave15 8/16/2016 6:18pm
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cali11 wrote:
AC is going to be hard to beat in SX. Forkner going to be strong both SX/MX for sure!
We will see, my money is on the forkner though
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3rdgearpinned wrote:
He came out of the gate guns a blazin and got more confidence as the year went on. I think he will be on the podium...
He came out of the gate guns a blazin and got more confidence as the year went on. I think he will be on the podium at the end of both SX and outdoors. I'm not stamping a win but I wouldn't put it outside the possibilities. Bloss will be strong in SX as the 37 and 6 but the 214 will be a player.
Are you saying bloss will be as good as jmart and savatgy in sx next year? I see bloss as a top 10 guy with a few top 5s and maybe a podium in sx next year.

Forkner has a good chance at both championships next year. Kid has a bright future. I want to see how AC does next year. Rebuilding year this year and next year is make or break IMO.
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mxjon454 wrote:
Are you saying bloss will be as good as jmart and savatgy in sx next year? I see bloss as a top 10 guy with a...
Are you saying bloss will be as good as jmart and savatgy in sx next year? I see bloss as a top 10 guy with a few top 5s and maybe a podium in sx next year.

Forkner has a good chance at both championships next year. Kid has a bright future. I want to see how AC does next year. Rebuilding year this year and next year is make or break IMO.
I sure do. I think big rig will be right up there with the 6, 37, 44 and the 214 even better than the 31 and 39

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I agree that Forkner has been fantastic and his future is very bright.

Next year he will be a threat in SX but still a rookie. Outdoors he can be top 5 every race.

I think Savatgy takes another step up. He has had a great year and stepped it up.

Let's hope AC stays healthy, he can win.

PC has a good team next year
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mxjon454 8/16/2016 6:43pm
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Seeing how he wasnt close to any of their results this past year thats a big order for big rig lol thats a pretty cool nickname btw haha itll be his 2nd yr in sx and i just dont see wins and him battling for a title. Dont see his speed being comparable to those guys you mentioned. Solid top 10 with a few top 5s and maybe a podium later in the series. My opinion of course.
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kzizok 8/16/2016 7:11pm
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That video reminded me how much all of those guys ride/train together. I dont think it is coincidental that Forkner and Bloss have been so impressive. To that matter, Nichols had some good success in SX and Bogle got up to speed well for a 450 rookie year. Fast company they all keep.
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I have dreams of Kawasaki going 1,2,3
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peelout wrote:
Forkner has a legitimate shot at both titles next year as long as he stays healthy

in my opinion
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731chopper 8/16/2016 7:46pm
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Forkner has surprised me. He is having a great rookie season. Still, I don't expect him to contend for a championship all season next year in Supercross. Perhaps outdoors.

I still believe in Adam.

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