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So Matthes is complaining about the 250 class not being second fiddle enough - i.e not a support class, and too much a class of its own.
Meanwhile Kyle Chisholm has suggested:
" If they want a stepping stone class or class for kids moving up create a support class that qualifies during the day and races at intermission (giving fans more racing). "
Would a third class be a good thing??
Meanwhile Kyle Chisholm has suggested:
" If they want a stepping stone class or class for kids moving up create a support class that qualifies during the day and races at intermission (giving fans more racing). "
Would a third class be a good thing??
And yes, qualify during the day so the timing works for TV.
But the stock idea has some merit - makes it cheaper and more about the rider.
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The class could be 125s, these are cheap for anyone to field and teams in this class could do it on a small budget
125s are CHEAP so privateers who struggle to pay for a 250 or 450 have a class they can afford to race
125s are easier to handle, for riders who need development, a bike with less power and weight will allow them to focus on building skill and technique
the 125 class 'could' be a PRO-AM class, thus allowing a more realistic stepping stone VS AX, for aspiring amateurs
the 125 class would be an instant crowd favorite, and lets be honest, a much more entertaining sight than KTM 50's
there is plenty of time in the day to race them. They dont need the TV time. Maybe show highlights on tv
kids at 14 yrs old are already as fast as most pros
I have never seen a 16 yr old, who turned pro, who wasnt ready. most people dont move up till they feel they are competitive.
AGE has nothing to do with ability this is why KROC and Herlings were winning GPs at 15 and John Dowd won a West title at 32 and took a podium at age 45.
Right now the only "stepping stone" is AX which is loosely similiar to SX and ive seen PLENTY of riders eat shit hard. In fact I would argue that AX is sketchier than SX with its tighter confines alone.
and while the MEC maybe a detuned SX track, those kids on SUPERMINI'S and the All Star class have the skill to ride a SX track
Edit: I would love to see a 125 2 stroke class as support maybe just one Moto at the outdoor nationals. That would be great.
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power isnt a problem for these bikes, go watch races from 2003, guys on 125s are jumping triples and doing rhythm sections. PLUS a modded 125 engine can be had for under $1000.
This class would essentially replace the 250f's in the east west series and the 250s would bump up to a full national series. and in this case, rules such as: bumping riders up by way of pointing out or winning a title would make more sense
another format would be to have a 250 east/west and a national series. both with 250f's. the east west stays intact with existing rules but a national series is added.
For teams with multiple riders they would limited to the amount of regional racers, thus allowing them to keep just as many riders on a team but limiting their power in the development class.
Example:
125 (250f's) Supercross West/East regional series
250 Supercross National series
450 supercross National series
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