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Lets just say for example , FIM fines or suspends Boniface and Hansen over last Saturday's altercation.
(yes I know it never happened)
And the AMA does nothing to the 250F rider who yes I know
(was either to sick or wasn't there)
Two sanctioning bodies for one event is ridiculous.
oh wait I know lets let the Promoter make the call and be influenced by his sponsors
I'm just say'n
(yes I know it never happened)
And the AMA does nothing to the 250F rider who yes I know
(was either to sick or wasn't there)
Two sanctioning bodies for one event is ridiculous.
oh wait I know lets let the Promoter make the call and be influenced by his sponsors
I'm just say'n
Don't you mean that FIM fines / suspends Boniface and Hansen (although it never happened, it was these two who got into the altercation) and doesn't fine / suspend the other 250F rider?
Why wouldn't the FIM be responsible for all penalties and fine here. If they did/do not fine/suspend the other rider, then it would look pretty prejudiced if the AMA were to jump in and fine/suspend him wouldn't it?
MX/SX needs someone to rule with an iron fist, a person that won't be swayed by a sponsor's agent crying about taking the money elsewhere if their little pet project is held accountable for their actions. Until that person steps up, the sport will not grow.
Once again I'll ask, how much will DC tolerate this summer and will he be the one to start putting the hammer down?
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Hansen and Boniface are riding under joint FIM/ AMA rules.
The other rider who shall not be named because he was home sick is the problem of the AMA and possibly the promoter.
of course then everyone won't be able to bitch about how bad issues are for the sport and such.
just be nice to see enforcement by someone on issues that need addressed. when any sanctioning body allows the inmates to run the asyllum* well it loses creditibilty.
Whitelock tried and all everyone ever did was bitch and moan.
Which way do you y'all want it?
Again, what is the general consensus on DC being the "iron fist" this sport needs? His father ruled with a heavy hand and got stuff done, can DC2 command the same respect and influence to guide the sport away from cowering to the OEM's and sponsors whims?
But, that's just my opinion based on situations I have watched in the past.
nothing has changed and without sounding to negative, nothing will change. The same scenario has happened over and over again without rule enforcement. When money dictates the outcome "doing the right thing" will lose every time. Sad but true.
Set standards and stand by them.
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Now, who do you think that could be?
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This is not about one person it's about the AMA and the FIM and potential problems.
I will site the fuel issue a few years ago , Whitelock took points from Ricky more than he even earned and the FIM was maybe willing to doc some points but not the same amount if any as the AMA.
That is a huge cluster and the Sport needs to address it and fix it.
Now we have the possible case of FIM riders having altercations with AMA riders .
What happens when one body rules harsh and the other just say's "Hey don't do that" ?
Honestly, I think DC is going to have to be "that guy" for a little while. He's going to have to be the "Big Bill France" that founded NASCAR (not the Mike Helton or whomever of today that has perfected the art of sweeping things under the rug) for a while. This will not make him a popular guy in the short term, but in the long run will be the best thing for the sport.
If it's not DC, then it is going to have to be someone that comes in with no prior attachment to the OEM's, Sponsors, Sanctioning body, etc. Someone with a clean slate and a "you will respect me because I am fair and honest with everyone" attitude.
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