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But my point was, why not get everyone together and see if there is a better answer?
I am amazed at the pro riders, always have been. But for a sport to survive and grow, it has to fast paced, exciting and competitive. I agree with some on here, I do think there are some things that could improve the racing. But I'd like to see what the insiders think.
Even the elephant in the room, the NFL is always trying to make the product better and the games as exciting as possible. Now look whats happened to Stodgy MLB. It's becoming a regional sport. It's just too slow. And this is coming from a 59 year old baseball fan.
Oh, and I've been loving the GP's this year. There always seems to be a race up front. Not a whole lot of follow the leader.
Some of the 250 guys were going all out though. props to them
Personally, I couldn't imagine something I'd rather watch than motocross racing, whether it be a tight battle for the lead (those never last more than a couple laps at most), or a 30+ second blowout because I love watching the art of motocross.
Artificially introducing some external factor to boost the "drama" or excitement of an otherwise organic form of sporting is completely asinine and severely jeopardizes the integrity of our sport.
Just my opinion. This post obviously ignores the casual fan who just wants to be entertained, but those types don't post here anyways.
Lose momentum? Just gas it, you can still make the triple step up!
Corner speed lost? Just gas it, you'll be right back up to top speed in no time.
Not to turn this into a 2 stroke/4 stroke thing, but two strokes required a more talented, pure finesse approach to riding. It takes massive balls to ride at today's speed, but does it create good racing?
I say no.
Pit Row
I was at washougal and Ironman this year and these were the first nationals I've been. The tracks there were great, the track prep was the best I've ever seen, the whole schmear was all stylish. I also artended a lot of amateur racing here in the US and when I think of what we have in germany regarding the sport, I can only shake my head about your complaining. You american "MX fans" are pretty spoiled and therefore I feel really bad for the people who put all the effort in at these races, all the volunteers with blood sweat an tears. All the good work driven under the bus, because the riders are burnt out at this point of the season.
I recall a thread here few days ago where it was agreed upon "the most important race of the year". Surprisingly it was Supercross! A1! Triples in a parking lot! And since everybody is so much in love with the money here, the riders will sure ride more SX. Because this is what you want.
I have decided that race day should be Ametures on 250 cc race by race, no championship.
And the other class will be Pro run what you brung, production based championship.
This would fill the pro gates with a faster grid and amerires can get exposure at a national event.
If you are too slow to make the pro's, go race in Canada or Australia.
Here's at least a partial MIA list in the 450s...
Dungey
Canard
Seely
Grant
Bogle
Pourcel
Stewart
Tickle
Baggett
Wentland
Bowers
Hahn (x2)
Add those in, and you have much more compelling action in the 450 class.
Kenny beat everyone get over it and look forward to next year.
It's not like new ideas don't exist, and I believe the Nationals have a strong tradition in format that justifies not changing it. If the SX series morph's into something that threatens the National's existence that may force some changes?
So would "minor tweaks" be enough to right the ship? And what might those be?
* rut reduction
* jump taming
* less technical tracks (for less separation of lap times)
* shorter motos
* production rule drop
* homolgation rule drop
* allow any engine size or type
* drop steroid rule
* drop fuel spec rule
* encourage international entries
* 2 yrs. or 21 yr. old max age in Junior Pro class (250)
* gate choice by lottery both motos
* 3 new tracks per year rotated into schedule
* schedule arranged geographically conveniently
* spectator amenities upgrade (mobile bleachers, big screens, vendors, auto access, suites, shade, showers)
* open pits
* teams sell casual wear
* rider names and country flag required above number plates in 2" letters
* yellow flags require riders slow to walking speed single file in the accident zone
* track layout requires 80% visible from primary spectator viewing area (bleacher zone)
There's a bunch that are potentially achievable. I'm sure there are many more. The reality is until those in charge even perceive a need for change it won't matter. He who holds the contract makes the rules.
I'm surprised that DMG hasn't attempted to move the series into Nascar infields already, but as we can see, that is coming..
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