Will 22 Win Again, or Fade Away Like JS7?

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Yamaha deal is up. He doesn't wanna go back and I doubt they want him back unless for dirt cheap. 35 years old. Monster deal ended too I presume. Is there a chance he can't get a ride and just disappears like Stew?

I still think on the right bike (probably orange or yellow) he's as fast as anyone. His next win (45) makes him the oldest ever to do it, but I think if he finds a machine he gels with he can pass RC, assuming he races two more years.

Tons of you say "stop he's done" but I'm not buying it. You don't have performances like Phoenix and not still have
it. Was fast as hell in Atlanta, strong rides in Toronto and Vegas. He fought the clutch on the blue bike for 2 years, couldn't get the bike working in soft dirt... I don't think his results are about age at all it's just the bike and his attitude. He gets on a better bike he'll have a better mindset. And we all know a happy Reed on a bike he likes can rip.
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imoto34 5/14/2017 10:53am
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Title is off. JS7 hasn't been seen on a bike, let alone on the gate like Chad has been. He isn't done yet, never know about Bubba
Black Diesel Bomber 5/14/2017 10:57am
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Not a big Reed fan anymore but I still believe on the right bike he could be find podium speed and if lucky enough could possibly win another race. Yellow or Green would be the only way to get there.
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newmann 5/14/2017 11:00am
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Win? Who cares, he is an old guy who consistently kicks ass on young kids who expect shit to be handed to them. And also kicks ass on a few who don't expect it to be handed to them. Wink
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jeffro503 5/14/2017 11:04am
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I'm not sure if Chad will win a race again or not....but I sure as heck won't ever count that guy out. He is still way fast enough to get up into the mix on any given night / day , and that gets TV time. I honestly think he's still out there...because he loves it and believes in himself. He's super fit for his age and he could probably get a few more good seasons if he wanted too. If you can still do it , enjoy it and stay healthy......hell , why quit?

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Hut 5/14/2017 11:08am
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Up to him but I wouldn't count him out yet.
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CrGuy2T 5/14/2017 11:10am
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Chad Reed is winning! Anyone is crazy to think he isn't. He is far from fading away.
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Sodipop 5/14/2017 11:11am
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I think that James could still win if he put in the work chad is now
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APerry151 5/14/2017 11:14am
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imoto34 wrote:
Title is off. JS7 hasn't been seen on a bike, let alone on the gate like Chad has been. He isn't done yet, never know about...
Title is off. JS7 hasn't been seen on a bike, let alone on the gate like Chad has been. He isn't done yet, never know about Bubba
I meant if he didn't get a ride for next season and was kind of forced into retirement.
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burn1986 5/14/2017 11:18am
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He won't win again, but it doesn't matter. If he keeps making money at it, then he should stay, just to add some spice to the SX series. if he's losing money doing it, then he needs to get out. What would be the point?

JS7 doesn't want to do it again. Why would he? He will not only have a battle with the current riders, but a battle with the AMA, MXSports, and Feld.
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APerry151 5/14/2017 11:19am
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I'm not sure if Chad will win a race again or not....but I sure as heck won't ever count that guy out. He is still way...
I'm not sure if Chad will win a race again or not....but I sure as heck won't ever count that guy out. He is still way fast enough to get up into the mix on any given night / day , and that gets TV time. I honestly think he's still out there...because he loves it and believes in himself. He's super fit for his age and he could probably get a few more good seasons if he wanted too. If you can still do it , enjoy it and stay healthy......hell , why quit?
Agreed. His best move these last couple years was sitting out the outdoors. Allows him to keep going in SX for about as long as he wants.

I really do think it's as simple as finding the right bike, and he's back on the podium. He's a completely different rider when comfortable.
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jeffro503 5/14/2017 11:21am
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imoto34 wrote:
Title is off. JS7 hasn't been seen on a bike, let alone on the gate like Chad has been. He isn't done yet, never know about...
Title is off. JS7 hasn't been seen on a bike, let alone on the gate like Chad has been. He isn't done yet, never know about Bubba
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I meant if he didn't get a ride for next season and was kind of forced into retirement.
I don't know about James ever being able to win again either , but I'm sure if he got super fit and was having fun , I'm sure he could be right up in the mix too. One thing to remember is , James has taken a beating on his body quite a bit more than Chad has. So you have to figure that in. But all the way up to 2014 , James was still ripping and winning. Would be cool to see him take it serious for another year or two though.
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Hut 5/14/2017 11:23am
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He looked plenty comfy at the SX finale 'til Ando shwacked him! Laughing
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Might be time to go on home for Chad
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resetjet 5/14/2017 11:32am
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He will be on a ktm next year and he will have a chance at a win, assuming dungey retires, ken out and tomac mm and ja have a bad day.

The dude is an animal at 35.

Chad wants ro race. Bubba does not and has not for a long time.
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burn1986 wrote:
He won't win again, but it doesn't matter. If he keeps making money at it, then he should stay, just to add some spice to the...
He won't win again, but it doesn't matter. If he keeps making money at it, then he should stay, just to add some spice to the SX series. if he's losing money doing it, then he needs to get out. What would be the point?

JS7 doesn't want to do it again. Why would he? He will not only have a battle with the current riders, but a battle with the AMA, MXSports, and Feld.
What do you mean he won't win again? He would of won the very last race, if it was not for Anderson! He was the fastest rider on the track, comming to the front from way back! I know Tomac was trying to get the field to catch him and Dungey, but Reed was on fire.
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BobbyM 5/14/2017 12:33pm
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APerry151 wrote:
Yamaha deal is up. He doesn't wanna go back and I doubt they want him back unless for dirt cheap. 35 years old. Monster deal ended...
Yamaha deal is up. He doesn't wanna go back and I doubt they want him back unless for dirt cheap. 35 years old. Monster deal ended too I presume. Is there a chance he can't get a ride and just disappears like Stew?

I still think on the right bike (probably orange or yellow) he's as fast as anyone. His next win (45) makes him the oldest ever to do it, but I think if he finds a machine he gels with he can pass RC, assuming he races two more years.

Tons of you say "stop he's done" but I'm not buying it. You don't have performances like Phoenix and not still have
it. Was fast as hell in Atlanta, strong rides in Toronto and Vegas. He fought the clutch on the blue bike for 2 years, couldn't get the bike working in soft dirt... I don't think his results are about age at all it's just the bike and his attitude. He gets on a better bike he'll have a better mindset. And we all know a happy Reed on a bike he likes can rip.
He's already won.

How much is Chad Reed Worth?
Chad Reed net worth: Chad Reed is an Australian motocross and supercross racer who has a net worth of $20 million. Chad Reed earned his net worth through his accomplishments in supercross and motorcross racing, as well as his development and help with funding of the Super-X, the new Australian Supercross Championships. Chad Mark Reed was born in Cessnock, Australia in March 1982. He won the Australian Junior Championship in 1997. He became a professional bike racer in 1998 and he won the Australian 250cc Supercross Championship in both 1999 and 2000. He won the 2002 AMA East Coast Lites SX championship. In 2003 and 2004 Chad won the U.S. Open Championship. He won a Bronze Medal in the 2005 X-Games for Supermoto. He was the Australian Supercross Champion in 2008 and 2009. In 2009 he won the Monster Energy Triple Crown MX Championship and was the AMA Athlete of the Year. Reed formed TwoTwo Motorsports in 2010 and recruited amateur rider Nick Howard. Reed has been sponsored by Bel-Ray oils and Shift clothing. He has also been associated with Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Fox Racing, Alpinestars, Pro Circuit, and Discount Tire. In 2001 Chad was named a Member of the Order of Australia for his service to motorsports. He is married and his wife is named Ellie.
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andyman 5/14/2017 12:48pm
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For me it's amazing how Chad can still go super fast in the end of the race. If you look how dificult it was to Mookie go 20 minutes in race speed at SX track all year, you have to give Chad some respect when he goes and passes JA at the end of the race at Vegas. I hope that he find's team and gets good of season with testing and stuff.
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Would love to see him on a KTM next year.

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Mini Elsinore 5/14/2017 12:59pm
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Heat race winner next year. Beast.
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APerry151 5/14/2017 1:06pm
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BobbyM wrote:
He's already won. How much is Chad Reed Worth? Chad Reed net worth: Chad Reed is an Australian motocross and supercross racer who has a net...
He's already won.

How much is Chad Reed Worth?
Chad Reed net worth: Chad Reed is an Australian motocross and supercross racer who has a net worth of $20 million. Chad Reed earned his net worth through his accomplishments in supercross and motorcross racing, as well as his development and help with funding of the Super-X, the new Australian Supercross Championships. Chad Mark Reed was born in Cessnock, Australia in March 1982. He won the Australian Junior Championship in 1997. He became a professional bike racer in 1998 and he won the Australian 250cc Supercross Championship in both 1999 and 2000. He won the 2002 AMA East Coast Lites SX championship. In 2003 and 2004 Chad won the U.S. Open Championship. He won a Bronze Medal in the 2005 X-Games for Supermoto. He was the Australian Supercross Champion in 2008 and 2009. In 2009 he won the Monster Energy Triple Crown MX Championship and was the AMA Athlete of the Year. Reed formed TwoTwo Motorsports in 2010 and recruited amateur rider Nick Howard. Reed has been sponsored by Bel-Ray oils and Shift clothing. He has also been associated with Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Fox Racing, Alpinestars, Pro Circuit, and Discount Tire. In 2001 Chad was named a Member of the Order of Australia for his service to motorsports. He is married and his wife is named Ellie.
His success is unquestionable. The title of the thread was will he win again
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Lucifa. 5/14/2017 1:19pm
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He's retiring after the Australian Supercross rounds.
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Steadman 5/14/2017 1:22pm
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I honestly believe Chad could win another race. When that guy is on, he is ON. Still a threat when he is happy with his bike setup.
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mwssquad827 5/14/2017 1:26pm
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Honestly he should of won vegas! If Anderson wouldn't have slammed him!! Reed the last couple years has had 1-2 chances a year to win races when the top dudes have off nights. He is the old dudes champ I hope he doesn't hang it up. I love his interviews not cookie cutter corporate bs
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cali11 wrote:
What do you mean he won't win again? He would of won the very last race, if it was not for Anderson! He was the fastest...
What do you mean he won't win again? He would of won the very last race, if it was not for Anderson! He was the fastest rider on the track, comming to the front from way back! I know Tomac was trying to get the field to catch him and Dungey, but Reed was on fire.
C'mon man, 6 minutes into the main Reed was 10 seconds off Tomac. Eli slowed the pace 3 seconds a lap to bunch everyone up. You think that Grant, Reed, Bagget, and Wilson all of a sudden found the speed to catch the leaders?

Reedy can race as long as he feels competetive.
scott_nz 5/14/2017 1:37pm
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i could see him end up on a JGR Suzuki, or a Butler Bros KTM, not alot of spaces anywhere else, and those teams will take a rider that is in Reed's

he would need a bit of luck to win again, with the top 3 guys all going down, getting caught up etc, hes a top 5, maybe podium guy on his best nights now, But Larocco's last win was a bit like that as well,



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Samuel 5/14/2017 1:49pm
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Might be time to go on home for Chad
Definitely a good call. He should hire you as his manager. Might be time for anyone who finished behind him to call it in as well.
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BobbyM 5/14/2017 2:11pm
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mwssquad827 wrote:
Honestly he should of won vegas! If Anderson wouldn't have slammed him!! Reed the last couple years has had 1-2 chances a year to win races...
Honestly he should of won vegas! If Anderson wouldn't have slammed him!! Reed the last couple years has had 1-2 chances a year to win races when the top dudes have off nights. He is the old dudes champ I hope he doesn't hang it up. I love his interviews not cookie cutter corporate bs
Henderson slam him for payback for the previous turn.
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adam8781 5/14/2017 2:11pm
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reed is just a bad ass, says what he really thinks (or more so than other riders just rambling about sponsors)
He was literally on the line in the premier class before the scrub was invented, now hes still a top 3 guy racing against next gen kids. How can you not respect the hell out of that guy!!!!!

I hope it keeps going, there is nothing i enjoy greater than watching hard earned talent at work.


Just incredible!
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APerry151 5/14/2017 2:23pm
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BobbyM wrote:
Henderson slam him for payback for the previous turn.
Payback for what? Passing him? I just think it was pretty dumb on Chad's part to leave that door open before the finish. As soon as Chad got by Anderson he was getting taken out. Anderson had a job to do, he even told Chad as much.
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fullysicmate 5/14/2017 2:24pm
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Keep racing Chad.

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