Tomac Says No to Des Nations

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Myke 8/2/2017 9:28pm
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Meaningless race and risk. I agree
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The reason I have faith in Eli, (ya I know I talk some shit), is that during the Bunch up, you know his orders were to clean Dungey out, and you know he DAMNED well could have! But he didn't, or wouldn't. Why not? Because deep down it didn't feel right. He didn't. I think he's a good guy, and I hope he changes his mind.
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I love my country.....but with all these races during the year, it's just too much to take on .

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philG 8/3/2017 2:21am
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Its funny how everything outside the US is deemed 'unimportant'... wish that applied to everything.
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jamma10 8/3/2017 2:51am
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dboivin wrote:
anderson goes last year, rides amazingly....but almost has his career ended for? patriotism? cmon. nationalism, sure. proud to represent, sure. patriotism and slamming eli over it...
anderson goes last year, rides amazingly....but almost has his career ended for? patriotism? cmon. nationalism, sure. proud to represent, sure. patriotism and slamming eli over it is fuckin stupid. get over yourselves.

half the field gets lapped and theres guys turning 15 seconds slower laps than the leaders. dangerous as hell.

Eli is going hunting. Eli probably doesn't want to risk a massive injury for "patriotism" since he has 5-6 more years of major moto earning left (or more)...i'm guessing he drew a tag for his favorite hunt unit and wouldn't miss it for the world.

lotta opinionated bastards on here that know exactly how to make decisions for someone else and have 0 information while doing it.
1. Half the field gets lapped in just about every AMA Outdoor National. Yes there are slow riders at an MXdN but the incident involving Anderson was a bit of a freak accident caused by a combination of factors.

2. David Bailey and Ernesto Fonseca were both paralysed while practicing in California. Do you think they really care that it happened on a practice track and not A1? It doesn't make it any less tragic.
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MR. X 8/3/2017 2:57am
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Hut wrote:
Don't blame Tomac, blame the guy who scheduled the race during elk season, huge doosher!
And there it is , people just don't realize the importance of hunting season to a hunter .
Underground 8/3/2017 3:49am
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Myke wrote:
Meaningless race and risk. I agree
They better stop practicing too. Why risk it! Top riders get hurt all the time doing that pointless, paidless and meaningless riding. And with such a hectic schedule, why would they need to?
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JP_93 wrote:
Pathetic from Tomac, Team USA just cant handle losing, simple as that. How can people say that the AMA have so many races..... 1 SATURDAY EACH...
Pathetic from Tomac, Team USA just cant handle losing, simple as that.
How can people say that the AMA have so many races..... 1 SATURDAY EACH WEEKEND! MXGP have 19 Rounds, 2 days riding, 38 races, + 19 qualifying races, and travelling the Globe, and still desperate to race at the Nations.
I was at Maggiora last year and felt for team USA, came so close and apart from being a Brit i wanted them to win just on sheer effort they put in, they were brilliant. But the fact that Tomac has decided he doesnt want to go is just ridiculous, and arrogant. Biggest race of the year, and its us the spectators who makes him the money and have the life that he has, and he cant even be bothered to show his face for one weekend and represent the country he so called loves! PATHETIC!
It was Tomacs decision?
chuckdavies 8/3/2017 4:44am
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Myke wrote:
Meaningless race and risk. I agree
That's one way of making yourself look an idiot! Embarassing comment.
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Myke wrote:
Meaningless race and risk. I agree
Have you ever been to an MXdN?
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20 pages of nothing but meandering, nonsensical garbage. It's like the reply-to-all that won't end.

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Myke wrote:
Meaningless race and risk. I agree
chuckdavies wrote:
That's one way of making yourself look an idiot! Embarassing comment.
100 percent accurate statement chuck as some just don't get it IMO!!!!
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pilotdude 8/3/2017 5:05am
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Someone please tell me which round of supercross or the AMA Nationals has more "meaning" than the MXdN. Also, will the USGP have more "meaning" than the MXdN?

I have been to the MXdN one time, at Budds Creek in 2007, and NO ONE can tell me that race didn't matter to the fans that attended and watched it online.

This race is full of meaning and passion. The fans love it. Riders in the USA of a different era used to love it and went out of pride. Pride of self and pride of country. How things change.

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kongols 8/3/2017 5:30am
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Latvia has only one top tier rider, and I don`t care for his success simply because of his MXDN antics. Lost ALL respect for him and his team.
So I understand how some of US fans feel about Tomac`s decision.
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Bultaco 8/3/2017 5:44am
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If you are really upset at Eli, don't buy a Kawasaki, or Alpinestars gear, or Bell Helmet, or Monster Drink. Anything else is just talk.

Personally I kind of wish all I had to do was work on fitness, ride a dirt bike and travel. I spend my own time and money in order to do that stuff.

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PastranaWho 8/3/2017 6:00am
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Hut wrote:
Don't blame Tomac, blame the guy who scheduled the race during elk season, huge doosher!
MR. X wrote:
And there it is , people just don't realize the importance of hunting season to a hunter .
Wish i had photoshop skills.





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Hut wrote:
Don't blame Tomac, blame the guy who scheduled the race during elk season, huge doosher!
MR. X wrote:
And there it is , people just don't realize the importance of hunting season to a hunter .
Lot of truth there! He's probably meeting RV on some mountain.
crusty_xx 8/3/2017 6:13am
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21 pages wow
Lots of throwing people under the bus included I'm guessing without reading any of it
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MR. X 8/3/2017 6:20am
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PRM31 wrote:
Lot of truth there! He's probably meeting RV on some mountain.
I wouldn't doubt it if he went on hunt in the future with cam Haines, dude is a beast , deep woods elk hunter with a bow.
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MR. X wrote:
And there it is , people just don't realize the importance of hunting season to a hunter .
Work to live!
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PRM31 8/3/2017 6:41am
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PRM31 wrote:
Lot of truth there! He's probably meeting RV on some mountain.
MR. X wrote:
I wouldn't doubt it if he went on hunt in the future with cam Haines, dude is a beast , deep woods elk hunter with a...
I wouldn't doubt it if he went on hunt in the future with cam Haines, dude is a beast , deep woods elk hunter with a bow.
I've read Cam Hanes book Backcountry Bowhunting many times! I'll be deep in the mountains come October. 1st rifle CO for elk and then 2nd rifle for mule deer. Maybe I'll see Eli! ha ha
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PastranaWho wrote:
Wish i had photoshop skills. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/08/03/207852/s1200_image26828.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/08/03/207853/s1200_elk_alberta.jpg[/img]
Wish i had photoshop skills.





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Tomac doesn't owe anybody an appearance. He isn't exactly dodging the draft here, and to even remotely compare this race with military service is laughable. It's a sporting event that makes buckets of money for the promoters, which really takes away from the whole "it's not about the money; do it for your country" angle. Make it a true not-for-profit, donate the money to a noble cause, and then - and only then - can you justify the negligible amount the teams make. I'll be happy to cheer for whoever decides to represent the US, but Tomac's decision doesn't bother me at all.

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Robgvx 8/3/2017 7:36am
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I hope the US win this year.
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Swann 8/3/2017 7:37am
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tingo wrote:
Tomac doesn't owe anybody an appearance. He isn't exactly dodging the draft here, and to even remotely compare this race with military service is laughable. It's...
Tomac doesn't owe anybody an appearance. He isn't exactly dodging the draft here, and to even remotely compare this race with military service is laughable. It's a sporting event that makes buckets of money for the promoters, which really takes away from the whole "it's not about the money; do it for your country" angle. Make it a true not-for-profit, donate the money to a noble cause, and then - and only then - can you justify the negligible amount the teams make. I'll be happy to cheer for whoever decides to represent the US, but Tomac's decision doesn't bother me at all.



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M-M wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/08/02/207780/s1200_Screenshot_20170802_221502.jpg[/img]


ruy wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/08/02/207799/s1200_MXDNBRADKEIDSTANT.jpg[/img] Pic from Motocross Des Nations 1991 Great race and great victory in the sand for the team USA with Stanton, Bradshaw and Kiedrowski.


Pic from Motocross Des Nations 1991 Great race and great victory in the sand for the team USA with Stanton, Bradshaw and Kiedrowski.
Didn't all three of those guys pass on the MxDN the next year?

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