2017 MXGP of USA: Practice & Qualifying Discussion

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philG 9/2/2017 11:43am
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Well that was interesting.

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EastFlorida 9/2/2017 11:43am
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Oh how the mighty have fallen (thus far)...

I remember when it was important to be the Top American, as wins were not expected... Are we there again in MXGP?
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Come on guys, it's PRACTICE (insert Allen Iverson here)
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DonM 9/2/2017 11:44am
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I don't know if I'm more disappointed in the US based riders or the US fans who can't figure out how to watch, listen or keep up with everything online....all the links are in the USA MXGP thread at the top of the page....jeez...

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DonM 9/2/2017 11:46am
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RG1 wrote:
Wow. Have to admit those sessions surprised me a little bit. I thought guys like Hampshire, AC and Harrison would be right near the top of...
Wow. Have to admit those sessions surprised me a little bit. I thought guys like Hampshire, AC and Harrison would be right near the top of the times in MX2, and obviously thought Tomac and Barcia would be a lot better. Still no points up for grabs yet though.

Pumped to see Anstie up there, us Brits are a bit thin on the ground this weekend, so it's nice to have one in the mix. I look forward to him going 18-1 tomorrow
crusty_xx wrote:
must be the track
last year Harrison finished 5-5 at Glen Helen
Motofinne wrote:
It's the same track for everyone. I actually think that Hampshire has rode the track before.

I agree with RG1, weird results. Especially in MX2.
Justin Cooper has
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ocscottie 9/2/2017 11:47am
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GD2 wrote:
40 minutes until we get so see some racing. Excited, I am.
ocscottie wrote:
Gonna be a real fun week around here brutha!! Blink Laughing
jorgechavez wrote:
Haha should be some good racing but I'm not sure I'll be able to handle this place afterward
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YamahaJT1 9/2/2017 11:47am
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RichardLoots wrote:
top 10 only 2 seconds apart , thats difference between AMA last week and MXGP today ... times are a lot closer , so 2 seconds...
top 10 only 2 seconds apart , thats difference between AMA last week and MXGP today ... times are a lot closer , so 2 seconds last week got you a second or third spot .. today its outside top 10
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Camp332 9/2/2017 11:49am
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Eli and our USA riders looking second rate in the practice times. Damn bro
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kkawboy14 9/2/2017 11:51am
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Camp332 wrote:
Eli and our USA riders looking second rate in the practice times. Damn bro
They have 25th thru 36th locked down!
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Tom_Ryan 9/2/2017 11:52am
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Is there any livestream links for the qualifying races?
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wfo4ever 9/2/2017 11:52am
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Motofinne wrote:
It's the same track for everyone. I actually think that Hampshire has rode the track before.

I agree with RG1, weird results. Especially in MX2.
RJ31 has rode the track before. But the track is totally different for the MXGP, they had to make it shorter and take out the 120 ft tabletop. It seems strange that amateurs have been riding with the 120 ft tabletop for a few years now, but they make them take it out for the best riders in the world? So it will be a new track for everyone.
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DonM wrote:
I don't know if I'm more disappointed in the US based riders or the US fans who can't figure out how to watch, listen or keep...
I don't know if I'm more disappointed in the US based riders or the US fans who can't figure out how to watch, listen or keep up with everything online....all the links are in the USA MXGP thread at the top of the page....jeez...
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crusty_xx wrote:
must be the track
last year Harrison finished 5-5 at Glen Helen
Motofinne wrote:
It's the same track for everyone. I actually think that Hampshire has rode the track before.

I agree with RG1, weird results. Especially in MX2.
DonM wrote:
Justin Cooper has
didn't they shoot a vid of Jordan Smith with Hampshire here?
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RichardLoots wrote:
top 10 only 2 seconds apart , thats difference between AMA last week and MXGP today ... times are a lot closer , so 2 seconds...
top 10 only 2 seconds apart , thats difference between AMA last week and MXGP today ... times are a lot closer , so 2 seconds last week got you a second or third spot .. today its outside top 10
YamahaJT1 wrote:
Do not fall victim to "Premature Joculation"... Urban Dictionary: premature joculation The act of celebrating an event before it has been fully resolved. Sometimes quickly followed...
Do not fall victim to "Premature Joculation"...

Urban Dictionary:

premature joculation

The act of celebrating an event before it has been fully resolved. Sometimes quickly followed by an embarrassing retraction when things turn out differently.
European mx fans already blew their load
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RG1 9/2/2017 11:56am
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One guy is 44 seconds a lap off the pace? Good God.

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Jamie_Munro 9/2/2017 11:57am
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Sodipop wrote:
So in a test of pure speed. The GPs are head and shoulders above. I have a theory that the riders in the USA have better...
So in a test of pure speed. The GPs are head and shoulders above.

I have a theory that the riders in the USA have better fitness because of their training programs and can run their fastest pace for 30+2 but GP riders have to back off a little to run the full motos
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Your theory is wrong my friend. They don't slow down unless they have no need to maintain or speed up.
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mxjon454 9/2/2017 11:58am
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VilloFan951 wrote:
What's the turn around time for a broken wrist? Would he be able to race monster cup? Or is that way to soon
JVT357 wrote:
Zero chance of MEC. Especially if it is a scaphoid. Scaphoid is one of the worst healing bones there is. Very limited blood supply and lots...
Zero chance of MEC. Especially if it is a scaphoid. Scaphoid is one of the worst healing bones there is. Very limited blood supply and lots of time they dont ever fully heal or fuse back together at fracture line. Hopefully that is not it.
Thank you Monster for making the U.S. riders do this meaningless race. Just like what happened with AC last year. Now Webbs sx season could be in jeopardy.
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RandyS 9/2/2017 11:59am
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DonM wrote:
I don't know if I'm more disappointed in the US based riders or the US fans who can't figure out how to watch, listen or keep...
I don't know if I'm more disappointed in the US based riders or the US fans who can't figure out how to watch, listen or keep up with everything online....all the links are in the USA MXGP thread at the top of the page....jeez...
How silly of me to expect that when you pay for access to watch a race that the page you paid for would have all the info you need to keep up with that race without going to a second website. #privilege

Wanna tell me how we used to have to wait 6 months to watch it on WWoS.
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jamma10 9/2/2017 12:00pm
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Cianciarulo out with a tweaked knee.... Sad
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DonM 9/2/2017 12:00pm
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RG1 wrote:
One guy is 44 seconds a lap off the pace? Good God.
These guys haven't even ridden a national this year and I have never heard of them....how they are even on the track is beyond me...
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kongols 9/2/2017 12:01pm
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RandyS wrote:
How silly of me to expect that when you pay for access to watch a race that the page you paid for would have all the...
How silly of me to expect that when you pay for access to watch a race that the page you paid for would have all the info you need to keep up with that race without going to a second website. #privilege

Wanna tell me how we used to have to wait 6 months to watch it on WWoS.
There is live timing on a paid page. Everything side by side.
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jeffro503 9/2/2017 12:01pm
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GD2 wrote:
40 minutes until we get so see some racing. Excited, I am.
ocscottie wrote:
Gonna be a real fun week around here brutha!! Blink Laughing
Perfect timing for me to go on my vacation. Smile
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DonM 9/2/2017 12:01pm
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And now AC is out with a knee injury....
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VilloFan951 9/2/2017 12:02pm
9/2/2017 12:02pm
Dang that sucks for Adam. I wish monster didn't make these dudes race this event
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brlatm 9/2/2017 12:02pm
9/2/2017 12:02pm
They took the swamp out of turn one finally. Should be about 15 more minutes.

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