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The 250 spot was always going to be a tricky one to fill, Mewse was who I assumed would get it originally
I'm not surprised we don't have guys fighting each other to race the MXDN's. I'm disappointed that it's come to this. I would love to see one of our alpha dogs take the lead the way RC did in the mid 2000's and get the ball rolling again. It's going to be straight Merica' next year at Red Bud....we need our best guys.
On a side note, I don't know what's going on in France, but they just keep churning out solid racers who get it done.
If Americas "best" riders don't want to ride for fear of backlash from the fans or contractual restrictions, that's a domestic issue, is it not?
If there wasn't so many damn bad losers, and more good will and spirit for the event, the recent culture would change and riders would be more motivated to attend.
Tomac, Osborne, Bagget
I don't think there is much we can do in that situation..
Darian Sanyei posted a better result than them ? (A 13th)
It's great that they stepped up to go and we all hoped for the best but to beat France this year would of taken 2 sets of podium motos from the 450 guys. Zack went 10-3 for 13 points so we only had 7 points to play with to have a shot.
I would not of been too confident with Tomac in those conditions either.
Everyone's going to be negative- whatever it'll pass. Looking forward to next year, hopefully everyone is there !
People bashing Seely are useless fucks. I honestly hope he doesn't let some fucktards get to him.
Bummed if it's true Honda wouldn't send 2 riders. Bummed the track was a sloppy mess. I've never enjoyed mudders. It's more fun to watch the best in the world rip on a decent track.
For years, France had good pilots, put together solid teams and missed the target.
Often podium guys, but not on the right spot.
The Namur victory was great but a very lucky one and we spent years wondering if there'd ever be another one...
And then, four years ago, all the pieces started clicking together, including going through the day without these weird problems that often strike at the Nations... Seely's shock reminded me of Pourcel's tire coming off a few years ago.
Kinda stuff thet NEVER happens.
USA's time will sure come again.
It's just a shame it doesn't matter this much anymore to the US MX business and you can't get the best to come...
Next year is a great opportunity, though...
Pit Row
I won't bash the riders we sent. They did their best. Shame our best riders don't go. If this is the best team we can put together then be prepared for a long losing streak at the MXDN going forward.
I remember as a kid reading about Eric Geboers, Andre Malherbe,George's Jobe and I couldn't wait for the MXDN. America put together some great teams to beat that world class Belgium team.
Then there was Everts,and Smets for the American team to deal with. For me, I loved these rivalries, and loved it when Americas won and I was bummed when we didn't. These great rivalries come and go. I was just as excited to get up at 4 am this year and cheer on the American team. I'm an MX fan. This was a great day of racing. Who picked Anstie to win 2 motos.
The US is going to get the best effort from every racer in the World, Every year. If RC was on Seeley's bike he would have had the same results. Before the races the entire World thought the Americans had.a real chance to win.
America will be back and go on another long run of dominance just as we have in the past. We always do, in every scenario. It's not arrogance. It's our will to win and this added fuel.
The team bosses always have to play with the cards they've been given. And this year it played the way it did. The guys did great. They have been trying hard, and you could see the frustration when it didn't work the way they wanted.
Cole is blaming himself on social media, fans are bashing him and Thomas as well. WTF is this about?? The guy was nearly crying, and I bet you he wanted to have a good ride more than you (you behind tv/computer screen) They gave it all, and it was not enough. Because of a multiple reasons, but that is sport, and that's the reason we love it.
Yes country like US is always expecting the best of its athletes, but the way the sport evolves, its not the way it used to be. Its more even nowadays. The competition is way higher, there is no clear favourite these days. Anyone can win pretty much. So common and wake up, next year will be better! And as fans we should support and not bash the teams and riders who represent us!
I just give one example. I am from Slovakia (A little country in Central-Eastern Europe, yes former Czechoslovakia) and we always have the highest expectations when it comes to Ice-Hockey (our top sport). In the days when it was Czechoslovakia we have always been in front, one of the top contenders. We also won a World Championship in 2002 as Slovakia. And been in top 3 like two or three year after that. It creates this pressure of always perform like that. But those were the occasions when we had the best players possible, great atmosphere within the team, and loots of luck as well. So it all has to come together. What are the chances it happens every year? Do the math...
Nowadays we are not contender for top positions anymore and fans can't get over it. But its because the other nations do notice, and try to better up the system or whatever to become contenders. It just normal.
BTW our Slovak guys won the 'B Final' and after 11 years we ended up in A class. Finished the event in 19th place (Germany 20th) Great team effort that was. My Guy #84 Tomas Kohut running Sxf 250 in Open class was just an amazing performance. I do support him in Slovak and Czech National Championship (he races Euro EMX250 and ADAC German championship mainly, and has only few weekends off to do Slovak and Czech nationals). I am doing jerseys, bike graphics and all when it comes to design/stickers/clothing. He sent me a picture yesterday after the final MXoN race that after loosing his goggles, his eye and the entire face was like a battle in the war
So please do not bash your team, they always do their best. RESPECT and BIG thank you to all those guys battling last weekend. It was a great show!!!! And great event!!!!
France have always produced some great riders and we are seeing the fruits of a considerable anateur program by the federation nerturing the talent, hats off.
Any rider that gets to represent their country and doesn't take a knee should hold their head high regardless of results.
The excuses get old. Saying Seely is not a good mud rider. Well then, I guess he's not as good of a motocross racer. Mud is normal. Before that it was sand, suggesting it favors the euros. Well, maybe our guys should just get better in sand. Sand is normal. We didn't send our top riders. I'm sure the Germans would have like to have had Kenny and the French could have used another 250 guy. Who they sent manned up and did their best. As did our guys, they just got beat. Stop with the excuses. Kudos to the guys we sent. It was not a small commitment. I am grateful they went and will tell them if I ever run into them in the pits. Or, if they read this, thank you!
Not sure if social media makes the few jerks take center stage, or collectively reveals what a bunch of whiners everyone really is.
I saw a great race and was rooting for Team USA. I can't comprehend being upset at any rider (let alone Roger) unless they flat gave up. The guys stood up to represent the team so what kind of a d-bag won't get behind them and give them your full support.
I was pissed with Seely's bike break 2X (WTH !!) but also with Searle's smoked clutch in the first race.
I was stoked with Anstie's breakout ride - I remember him in the states breaking his leg badly and thinking that's over with his career. Glad to be wrong about that one.
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