Mookie. We can work with speed

Dan-The-Man 1/29/2017 12:02am
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captmoto wrote:
I dunno, teams are looking for commitment, he comes in after 8 months off out of shape.
Lonestar_399 wrote:
Captmoto nailed it. Why could his ass not be in shape? The "industry" keeps tabs on these guys and I agree commitment must be a big...
Captmoto nailed it.

Why could his ass not be in shape? The "industry" keeps tabs on these guys and I agree commitment must be a big part of scaring rides off. He had way more off season to work on fitness than most everyone else.

He is fun as hell to watch but fuck get in shape.
cali11 wrote:
Race shape & being in shape ain't the same! Just ask Bam Bam
Being in shape for MX/SX is being in "race shape". Which happens through regular training and laps at the practice track. You don't see Dungey and Roczen come in and fade at the first few rounds. You race yourself into shape when you come back from an injury mid season.
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Rotaholic 1/29/2017 12:34am
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Still the fastest Suzuki of the night, wonder if Suzuki will start giving him some support
Underground 1/29/2017 1:18am
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Tough criticism for a guy in his rookie year who is posting faster lap times than some factory supported regulars and he's looking better in his first couple of races than Webb did

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Mike 13 1/29/2017 6:03am
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oshow wrote:
Lots of teams rethinking passing him over
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If they aren't, they are stupid!
Just maybe they didn't pass him over, maybe he thought he was worth more than they were willing pay him.
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mattmatt300 1/29/2017 6:29am
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oshow wrote:
Lots of teams rethinking passing him over
I don't think his speed or talent has much to do with why he doesn't have a ride.
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TXDirt 1/29/2017 6:40am
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He's got speed. He took off all of 2016 MX to be "ready" for 450 SX.

When he does finally show up he's not ready. He's not in race shape. Not even close.

So how did teams make a mistake again? Looks like to me they got it right.

He didn't race outdoors and that really hurt his chances at a ride. Takes all summer off. Has all winter to prepare and he comes in unprepared.

But yeah, bag on teams who took other riders.
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MX114 1/29/2017 6:51am
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TXDirt wrote:
He's got speed. He took off all of 2016 MX to be "ready" for 450 SX. When he does finally show up he's not ready. He's...
He's got speed. He took off all of 2016 MX to be "ready" for 450 SX.

When he does finally show up he's not ready. He's not in race shape. Not even close.

So how did teams make a mistake again? Looks like to me they got it right.

He didn't race outdoors and that really hurt his chances at a ride. Takes all summer off. Has all winter to prepare and he comes in unprepared.

But yeah, bag on teams who took other riders.
Exactly well said. Just like James after his break. Came in overweight and nowhere near the fitness level of the elite guys.
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mimafia 1/29/2017 7:19am
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Dan-The-Man wrote:
Being in shape for MX/SX is being in "race shape". Which happens through regular training and laps at the practice track. You don't see Dungey and...
Being in shape for MX/SX is being in "race shape". Which happens through regular training and laps at the practice track. You don't see Dungey and Roczen come in and fade at the first few rounds. You race yourself into shape when you come back from an injury mid season.
Mookie didn't fade. His avg lap time was 1.6 seconds slower than his best lap time. Same as Millsaps. Dungey's was 1.4. Reed 1.1. And that avg included the lap with the incident with Anderson that was a 1:21.28, 19.5 seconds slower than his fastest.
Still2StrokenIt 1/29/2017 7:23am
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Awesome heat rwce again. We know he is gonna drop the anchor in the main but dam if he was in better shape he could probably...
Awesome heat rwce again. We know he is gonna drop the anchor in the main but dam if he was in better shape he could probably do really well tonight. Dude better have a ride for next seasons n I mean come on the Potential is obvious.
The better question is why isn't a professional athlete in shape?

#Lazy
Still2StrokenIt 1/29/2017 7:24am
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TXDirt wrote:
He's got speed. He took off all of 2016 MX to be "ready" for 450 SX. When he does finally show up he's not ready. He's...
He's got speed. He took off all of 2016 MX to be "ready" for 450 SX.

When he does finally show up he's not ready. He's not in race shape. Not even close.

So how did teams make a mistake again? Looks like to me they got it right.

He didn't race outdoors and that really hurt his chances at a ride. Takes all summer off. Has all winter to prepare and he comes in unprepared.

But yeah, bag on teams who took other riders.
MX114 wrote:
Exactly well said. Just like James after his break. Came in overweight and nowhere near the fitness level of the elite guys.
Thank for being real!
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mx836 1/29/2017 7:26am
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pmshortt2 wrote:
BOOM into the tuff blocks Woohoo
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Yep, Milsaps the has-been knew he didn't have the speed to beat him....so knocked him down. Its a good tactic for someone like him who's lacking...
Yep, Milsaps the has-been knew he didn't have the speed to beat him....so knocked him down. Its a good tactic for someone like him who's lacking the speed.
5th in the main....what a has been. At least he's not a never was, like you. That would really suck.
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mx836 1/29/2017 7:30am
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Underground wrote:
Tough criticism for a guy in his rookie year who is posting faster lap times than some factory supported regulars and he's looking better in his...
Tough criticism for a guy in his rookie year who is posting faster lap times than some factory supported regulars and he's looking better in his first couple of races than Webb did
He's a Stewart. People can't wait to talk shit about him. How many of you would be working 8 hours a day to prepare for a job you don't have, 8 months in advance, free of pay? Not a damn one.
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MX-LIFE. 1/29/2017 7:33am
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Johnny Depp wrote:
He lacks race craft as he always has. Speed but no good sense on when to back off and boom.
That's why he is making SX mains and your not and you must be talking about the race craft that Davi Millsap has with the bump into the tuff blocks.The race pace will come! Malcolm looks alot better then most of the guys that were picked over him for factory rides especially the guys that got Suzuki rides! Smh lol
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MX-LIFE. 1/29/2017 7:43am
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captmoto wrote:
I dunno, teams are looking for commitment, he comes in after 8 months off out of shape.
Lonestar_399 wrote:
Captmoto nailed it. Why could his ass not be in shape? The "industry" keeps tabs on these guys and I agree commitment must be a big...
Captmoto nailed it.

Why could his ass not be in shape? The "industry" keeps tabs on these guys and I agree commitment must be a big part of scaring rides off. He had way more off season to work on fitness than most everyone else.

He is fun as hell to watch but fuck get in shape.
Lmao how do you figure the industry keeps tabs on these guy's When the so called Industry and the so called industry insiders and in internet experts didn't have a clue as to WTF was going on with the Stewart's! Lol..And the Stewart's compound is private property and those that were allowed or those that needed to know we're allowed in! Not the industry! Every body looks good doing practice videos and Malcolm will be just fine. He qualifies better than Dean Wilson
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mx836 1/29/2017 7:45am
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Johnny Depp wrote:
He lacks race craft as he always has. Speed but no good sense on when to back off and boom.
mx836 wrote:
That is simply not true. No idea how you can say that after watching him race the last couple weeks. He has excellent race craft.
tyler durden wrote:
Rrright. Justin Hill on DMXS Radio show: "everybody is super chill to race with now, its great. theres a ton of respect and you dont have...
Rrright.

Justin Hill on DMXS Radio show: "everybody is super chill to race with now, its great. theres a ton of respect and you dont have to worry about ***Mookie launching into you***"
A disgruntled competitor disagrees? Shocker.
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kkawboy14 1/29/2017 7:45am
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oshow wrote:
Lots of teams rethinking passing him over
kkawboy14 wrote:
If they aren't, they are stupid!
Mike 13 wrote:
Just maybe they didn't pass him over, maybe he thought he was worth more than they were willing pay him.
That's highly possible.
tyler durden 1/29/2017 8:09am
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mx836 wrote:
That is simply not true. No idea how you can say that after watching him race the last couple weeks. He has excellent race craft.
tyler durden wrote:
Rrright. Justin Hill on DMXS Radio show: "everybody is super chill to race with now, its great. theres a ton of respect and you dont have...
Rrright.

Justin Hill on DMXS Radio show: "everybody is super chill to race with now, its great. theres a ton of respect and you dont have to worry about ***Mookie launching into you***"
mx836 wrote:
A disgruntled competitor disagrees? Shocker.
Let me paraphrase the english for you.

[My other competitors race smart and its nice not having loose cannons like mookie in here anymore]

Everybody knows he tends to spaz out. Just like Canard.

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mx836 1/29/2017 9:11am
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tyler durden wrote:
Let me paraphrase the english for you. [My other competitors race smart and its nice not having loose cannons like mookie in here anymore] Everybody knows...
Let me paraphrase the english for you.

[My other competitors race smart and its nice not having loose cannons like mookie in here anymore]

Everybody knows he tends to spaz out. Just like Canard.
Cool story, bro. Seems like you don't understand racing or want to hate on Malcolm. He makes a lot of mistakes but the guy has amazing race craft. Open your eyes. If you disagree, oh well. I can't help you.
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Bramlett321 1/29/2017 9:17am
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captmoto wrote:
I dunno, teams are looking for commitment, he comes in after 8 months off out of shape.
TheOriginalPancakee wrote:
Once again. Riding at home is COMPLETELY different then racing. Mookie could be busting out 20 min motos at home but racing is different. Like Tomac...he...
Once again. Riding at home is COMPLETELY different then racing. Mookie could be busting out 20 min motos at home but racing is different. Like Tomac...he ain't getting arm pump at home
Man I agree all this cat needs is some fine tuning and a real team/trainer and once he finds that groove then podium here we come
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Motodave15 wrote:
My thoughts on the night as well. Im convinced some team managers are kicking themselves for being scared to hire someone who had no contract for...
My thoughts on the night as well.

Im convinced some team managers are kicking themselves for being scared to hire someone who had no contract for outdoors.
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I'm almost sure it was a combination of things leading him to not get a ride. Outdoors was just a part. Also .... comparing him to...
I'm almost sure it was a combination of things leading him to not get a ride. Outdoors was just a part.

Also .... comparing him to Webb? I'm not even a fan of his but two indoor titles and national title as well... he absolutely earned that ride.

Didn't he also turn down a moto concepts ride? It's not factory but those bikes don't look bad by any stretch.
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Not speaking of Webb in this…. it was pourcel, we were speaking of lol
Sorry, Webb was mentioned ,but not by you.

I don't think there's anyone here who thinks pourcel will have that factory bike under him next year, unless things drastically change.

Anyone here know if he was in fact offered a motoconcepts ride?
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kkawboy14 1/29/2017 9:22am
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You guys are blind if you don't think Malcolm is in shape. Didn't he finish 2nd in his heat?
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jeffro503 1/29/2017 9:32am
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My impression last night of Malcolm : He was riding really , really good! I definitely think he'll have to work on his fitness , but the speed is there.

I do see some " wild riding " from him though , and usually when guys ride like that , they don't last too may races before getting injured. The thing with Davi was , he caught Malcolm pretty quick , but once he did , Malcolm kept running up inside and looking for places to get Davi back. Davi missed quite a few of the good racing lines in which he used to catch Malcolm and some others , but was trying to protect his spot. I think he finally had enough , and said ' Screw it....I'll run him wide. "

I was impressed with Malcolm's speed though , and think he'll have some good finishes once he figures some things out.Not bad at all , considering he's doing this all on his own!
lostboy819 1/29/2017 9:44am
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mx836 wrote:
Cool story, bro. Seems like you don't understand racing or want to hate on Malcolm. He makes a lot of mistakes but the guy has amazing...
Cool story, bro. Seems like you don't understand racing or want to hate on Malcolm. He makes a lot of mistakes but the guy has amazing race craft. Open your eyes. If you disagree, oh well. I can't help you.
Quit saying "race craft" it make you sound like a flat bill poser.
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cali11 1/29/2017 9:53am
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Love how these keyboard jockeys know it all. If this was Jake Weimer instead of a Stewart, you guys would have all good to say. Lord it gets old! Dude started late & has raced two races. Fast as hell in both heats, passing factory riders to get 2nd in both. Looked good in the main last nite & lap times were right there. That was a chicken shit move Milsaps did, but its part of racing. I see a 5th-10th place rider right now. By Vegas I bet he can pull a top 5. He sure as hell looks faster than both RCH @ Gibbs riders.
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Motodave15 1/29/2017 10:17am
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cali11 wrote:
Love how these keyboard jockeys know it all. If this was Jake Weimer instead of a Stewart, you guys would have all good to say. Lord...
Love how these keyboard jockeys know it all. If this was Jake Weimer instead of a Stewart, you guys would have all good to say. Lord it gets old! Dude started late & has raced two races. Fast as hell in both heats, passing factory riders to get 2nd in both. Looked good in the main last nite & lap times were right there. That was a chicken shit move Milsaps did, but its part of racing. I see a 5th-10th place rider right now. By Vegas I bet he can pull a top 5. He sure as hell looks faster than both RCH @ Gibbs riders.
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Second race in and he's doing just fine.
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Sargent Rock 1/29/2017 10:38am
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oshow wrote:
Lots of teams rethinking passing him over
He had offers from big teams, he passed on the money. Per Pulp.
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Underground wrote:
Tough criticism for a guy in his rookie year who is posting faster lap times than some factory supported regulars and he's looking better in his...
Tough criticism for a guy in his rookie year who is posting faster lap times than some factory supported regulars and he's looking better in his first couple of races than Webb did
mx836 wrote:
He's a Stewart. People can't wait to talk shit about him. How many of you would be working 8 hours a day to prepare for a...
He's a Stewart. People can't wait to talk shit about him. How many of you would be working 8 hours a day to prepare for a job you don't have, 8 months in advance, free of pay? Not a damn one.
I know I worked pretty damb hard for way more than 8 hours a day for my job and I even had to pay a lot out of my pocket. Before I was Hired as Firefighter. . So. Don't think you know everything
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Lucifa. 1/29/2017 11:06am
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Underground wrote:
Tough criticism for a guy in his rookie year who is posting faster lap times than some factory supported regulars and he's looking better in his...
Tough criticism for a guy in his rookie year who is posting faster lap times than some factory supported regulars and he's looking better in his first couple of races than Webb did
mx836 wrote:
He's a Stewart. People can't wait to talk shit about him. How many of you would be working 8 hours a day to prepare for a...
He's a Stewart. People can't wait to talk shit about him. How many of you would be working 8 hours a day to prepare for a job you don't have, 8 months in advance, free of pay? Not a damn one.
Just about every athelete around the world that wants to make it on to a professional team. How else are they going to make the professional ranks if they don't put in the effort?

Name any sport, they all do it.

If I'm a team manager, I want to see some current results before I employ a rider.

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