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Was listening to the PulpMX show from last night - Sounds like Brayton and Moto Concepts are trying to work out a deal? I know Mike Alessi spent a lot of time training at ClubMX this past year, and Brayton is a regular there. I suppose that's how the the talks started..
He has been also extremely unlucky as if I remember well he was really close to podium twice this year. He is solid.
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"Want some silly season rumors? Okay, fine! It’s just crazy what you hear from people in the know. Word for a couple of weeks was that Justin Brayton to SmarTop/MotoConcepts is done and he’ll ride a Honda. But just the morning of this column someone called me and said that Brayton’s deal is not done and Mike Genova, owner of MCR, is going to get James Stewart. Which is SO a Genova thing to do, right? I could actually see this happening! In my mind, I think I’d bank on the Brayton thing happening and the Stewie thing being chalked up to a good rumor. But it would be so “Genova-ish” to sign Stew that it COULD happen.
If RCH comes back, I would think Broc Tickle would stay there, they like him, he likes them and he put in some good results. Perhaps Bogle goes there if his price does down a bit. Dean Wilson? No idea. And don’t forget that Malcolm Stewart is still looking for a ride. Wow. Lots of riders, so few spots."
But honestly, knowing Genova, it wouldn't surprise me one bit.
You have a good insight on the RCH deal, but there's definitely a possible twist that could end up being the biggest surprise of this year, if it ends up happening.......
Wilson has to be the biggest question at the moment, hopefully Mitch will step up and give him a 450 to ride and he can prove himself for his next ride. Because if that were to happen, I'm sure there's not much more than the bike/ support to be offered by Mitch. But who knows.... This could all change tomorrow. Crazy industry for sure.
I honestly know very little about Yosh and what their involvement is with the teams themselves, but the Observations thread seems pretty solid, IMO.
Perfect world Brayton back to JGR, Phil to RCH, Stew to Moto Concepts with a big name sponsor.
I think Genova would work really well with James and his situation. There are some parallels between JS and Alessi. The freedom that Moto Concepts has with brands may work well for James as well.
I don't see RCH going away...they literally just won a championship. A big outside sponsor could be sold on that. The fact that they can produce championship grade equipment is something. They are in a really good spot. There are some really big fish out there for a great price and that price is only getting better. Best part is they are a graphics kit away from dropping a big name and sponsor onto a winning bike.. Why couldn't james jump on board? Big name like that could attract sponsors.
What's the latest news on RCH?
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J Stewart to RCH Suzuki with a big outside title sponsorship?
I see Tickle staying with RCH, simply because he likes the team and Carey & Ricky like him. Carey has stood behind him through thick and thin, and he's a solid rider who is good for the team overall. What about Jake Weimer? He seemed to do well on the yellow bike, and appreciated the opportunity RCH gave him last year in SX. I hope they hook him up again, really. I'd be suprised if Soaring Eagle stays put...not to mention Jimmy John's, if they don't have a rider like Roczen on contract...and that could really hurt things financially. I don't know...
Brayton back to JGR to replace Peick makes sense. Brayton's wife is from that neck of the NC woods and he mentioned once in an interview that he really like to live there...much more than Cali.
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