Ricky Johnson on Tomac and the MXoN

ehr400 wrote:

I am personally glad that all the non US folks feel outraged they dont get to pick our team or agree with people who want to...

I am personally glad that all the non US folks feel outraged they dont get to pick our team or agree with people who want to go or not go. Shit is just pure comedy gold. Like 4 people here would give 2 fucks if Herlings or Cairoli chose to rest or get surgery. People worry about other people waaaayyyy too much.

Maybe have the MXDN 5-6 years in a row at a time in the US and maybe once in a decade in Europe and see how many of the GP stars do it every year.

dkg wrote:

To those defending Eli and those crucifying him, just some thoughts: 1. It is Eli's life, he can decide what to do with it. We may...

To those defending Eli and those crucifying him, just some thoughts:

1. It is Eli's life, he can decide what to do with it. We may not be happy about it, but, we really don't know all the facts. To hate on him for his decision is a pretty extreme way to express disappointment.

2. Eli has a job, most here have jobs, in most cases I'd wager to the individual involved the job is equally difficult. Eli's just pays better than most.

3. Not everything of value has financial compensation tied to it. Hell if this is the case, the human race would have expired long ago as kids generally don't result in a high level of financial return.

4. Those that go on to be the "greats" of any area of endeavor seem to always put forth that little extra effort.

5. Whether Eli's choice is the right or wrong one will be determined by the passage of time. He made the decision and will be evaluated based on it. Interestingly enough, he is the one impacted by it also.

So, let's get the best team we (USA) can and reclaim the trophy. This entire Eli stream has kind of ran its course.

bayodome wrote:

Last year Tomac stated the same reasons for not going. No surprise he chose to skip it again. Bummer, but I'm still watching the race no...

Last year Tomac stated the same reasons for not going. No surprise he chose to skip it again. Bummer, but I'm still watching the race no matter who attends for the US. It's just a cool event.

SwingHard wrote:

So how do we watch this race? Serious question here!

mx617 wrote:

Go to the mxgptv site and pay $10 or $15, whatever it is they're charging. Speaking of which, though I don't necessarily think the riders should...

Go to the mxgptv site and pay $10 or $15, whatever it is they're charging.

Speaking of which, though I don't necessarily think the riders should get paid, I don't think the teams should really be out of pocket either. At least maybe the top ten? If you make the A main your travel and expenses should be paid for the next year. I think there's gotta be enough ticket and TV revenue to cover that, no?

ehr400 wrote:

I am personally glad that all the non US folks feel outraged they dont get to pick our team or agree with people who want to...

I am personally glad that all the non US folks feel outraged they dont get to pick our team or agree with people who want to go or not go. Shit is just pure comedy gold. Like 4 people here would give 2 fucks if Herlings or Cairoli chose to rest or get surgery. People worry about other people waaaayyyy too much.

Maybe have the MXDN 5-6 years in a row at a time in the US and maybe once in a decade in Europe and see how many of the GP stars do it every year.

DeStouwer wrote:

I bet Tanel Leok would

lestat wrote:

Tim Ferry tweet .

Back in my day.... it was an honor to ride for USA at Mxon.

smashingpumpkins167 wrote:

You don't think it's stressful to participate in a death defying activity for a living that has already done a lot of damage to his body...

You don't think it's stressful to participate in a death defying activity for a living that has already done a lot of damage to his body? His career or life could be over in a second from a single lapse of judgement. He's living the dream, but it's still a dangerous job. He can do whatever he wants.

I would pick the USGP and Monster cup too. Between the two he could potentially make over a million. What does the motocross of nations pay out again?

smashingpumpkins167 wrote:

You don't think it's stressful to participate in a death defying activity for a living that has already done a lot of damage to his body...

You don't think it's stressful to participate in a death defying activity for a living that has already done a lot of damage to his body? His career or life could be over in a second from a single lapse of judgement. He's living the dream, but it's still a dangerous job. He can do whatever he wants.

I would pick the USGP and Monster cup too. Between the two he could potentially make over a million. What does the motocross of nations pay out again?

aFACEdismembered wrote:

Death defying is a little extreme. Every day you wake up you have defied death for another day. Think about all of the dangerous stuff you...

Death defying is a little extreme. Every day you wake up you have defied death for another day. Think about all of the dangerous stuff you do on a daily basis and don't even realize. Drive a car on a road with hundreds of other people who you hope will follow traffic laws and pay attention, all while this elaborate electric grid is supposed to guide traffic. Eat food prepared by an anonymous human being in a kitchen where you can't see sanitation or prep quality. Park in parking garages that, as a structural engineeer friend puts it, are all faulty and broken to some degree. The list goes on and on.

Let's not sensationalize motocross for a living here.

PressPassP wrote:

Straight up answers,maybe Eli don't want any of Cairoli and Herlings,shame in a way because Matterly Basin is way more of US style that that most...

Straight up answers,maybe Eli don't want any of Cairoli and Herlings,shame in a way because Matterly Basin is way more of US style that that most in Europe

What's the average retirement age of an Elk hunter these days?

PressPassP wrote:

Straight up answers,maybe Eli don't want any of Cairoli and Herlings,shame in a way because Matterly Basin is way more of US style that that most...

Straight up answers,maybe Eli don't want any of Cairoli and Herlings,shame in a way because Matterly Basin is way more of US style that that most in Europe

What's the average retirement age of an Elk hunter these days?

YamahaJT1 wrote:

Ahhhhhh... Heading home are ya? Lay off the booze.

SwingHard wrote:

So how do we watch this race? Serious question here!

mx617 wrote:

Go to the mxgptv site and pay $10 or $15, whatever it is they're charging. Speaking of which, though I don't necessarily think the riders should...

Go to the mxgptv site and pay $10 or $15, whatever it is they're charging.

Speaking of which, though I don't necessarily think the riders should get paid, I don't think the teams should really be out of pocket either. At least maybe the top ten? If you make the A main your travel and expenses should be paid for the next year. I think there's gotta be enough ticket and TV revenue to cover that, no?

SwingHard wrote:

I can sit on my couch and watch Supercross live on Saturday nights,I can watch the MEC live. I can watch Red Bull SR live. Yet...

I can sit on my couch and watch Supercross live on Saturday nights,I can watch the MEC live. I can watch Red Bull SR live. Yet I cant click on my T.V. and watch,from what I read here,the most "Prestigious" race in MX live? How important is this race again?

ehr400 wrote:

I would like a rule change for the MXDN, I think whoever wins should be the host country the following year. That way there is a...

I would like a rule change for the MXDN, I think whoever wins should be the host country the following year. That way there is a incentive for guys to want to do good infront of their home crowds. Maybe bring out more stars. See how pumped most of these euro chest thumpers are, knowing they have to come outside their backyard to do MXDN's. Since there is no money for winning teams, atleast give incentive to play into the previous years champions.