Where will Gajser stand at MEC ?

scottydogmx 10/8/2017 10:27pm
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I suppose it will depend partly on how much help he gets with set up from Honda USA , if any, and whether he uses it and if he feels comfortable with it.
I'm gonna go bold and say podium with a massive smile from Tim.
Do the other riders even take this event that serious or use it as a testing ground?
scooterwhipmoore 10/8/2017 10:32pm
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Lolz at trying to compare those tracks....Not even close to a supercross track, Not that he's going to suck but I think he will struggle. Definitely...
Lolz at trying to compare those tracks....Not even close to a supercross track, Not that he's going to suck but I think he will struggle. Definitely can do well if he starts top 3.
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MEC isn't a real SX track either. It's definitely closer than the SMX track was though.
The hard pack and steeper jump faces definitely are more like SX, those in that video were not steep, the base was loose, and the corners were loam. Still I think Gasjer has a good shot if he starts up front, his speed will make it hard to pass, I just don't see him going through 5-6 top guys to a podium spot.
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Paul333 10/8/2017 11:40pm
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Considering the MEC doesn't have a real whoop section I think he will do very well.

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RG1 10/9/2017 2:00am
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He's gonna be fast, really fast. I wouldn't be surprised to see him run right near the front at some point, but it also wouldn't surprise me to see him have a big crash at some point. It's going to be interesting.

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Underground 10/9/2017 2:43am
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Imagine this place if he wins. I hope for the sake of Vital and the internet he doesn't. I hope for the sake of a new world order, and in the interest of the sport, he does.
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scottydogmx wrote:
I suppose it will depend partly on how much help he gets with set up from Honda USA , if any, and whether he uses it...
I suppose it will depend partly on how much help he gets with set up from Honda USA , if any, and whether he uses it and if he feels comfortable with it.
I'm gonna go bold and say podium with a massive smile from Tim.
Do the other riders even take this event that serious or use it as a testing ground?
With a million on the line yes they do. Even if you don't win all 3 but win the overall it's 100G so a nice payday.
crusty_xx 10/9/2017 3:53am
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IceMan446 wrote:
Tomac and Musquin.

No way he is beating either of them.
MBR wrote:
I think he can beat them, but needs to start front of them. Gajser beat Dungey, Musquin & rest of the pack straight up at the...
I think he can beat them, but needs to start front of them. Gajser beat Dungey, Musquin & rest of the pack straight up at the first race in SMX Cup last year and put down the fastest lap the whole event, so he has the speed and with good start he definitely can win.
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Start in front of them?? What are you thinking, 1/4 lap, half lap?? You all are killing me with bold predictions for him. It is not...
Start in front of them?? What are you thinking, 1/4 lap, half lap??

You all are killing me with bold predictions for him. It is not about the track or how well he did at the non-MEC cup last year, or whatever. His main problem preventing a podium is going to be all the racers who are used to MEC and SX that will be right beside him at the gate drop.

Besides hanging on Roczen, Musquin and Noren's coattails, this is the last Euro chance for bragging, so enjoy it while you can.
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RG1 10/9/2017 4:46am
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Paul333 wrote:
Considering the MEC doesn't have a real whoop section I think he will do very well.

I don't think a proper whoop section would hold him back too much anyway
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early 10/9/2017 7:01am
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Just looked at the entry list. Gajser will place top 5 for sure. #notstacked hahaha
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rhargrave431 10/9/2017 7:09am
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He will do well as long as he doesn't scorpion himself into the Vegas dirt. You would think he would already be over here riding at a real supercross track instead of the mini bike track in his back yard.
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Underground wrote:
Imagine this place if he wins. I hope for the sake of Vital and the internet he doesn't. I hope for the sake of a new...
Imagine this place if he wins. I hope for the sake of Vital and the internet he doesn't. I hope for the sake of a new world order, and in the interest of the sport, he does.
I hope he does. I hope he comes here and kicks ass.
roundtheoutside 10/9/2017 7:30am
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I think nobody can predict if he's fast enough to hang with the top guys but if he can, it's going to be an interesting event. Either way...
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MBR 10/10/2017 8:51pm
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I think he can beat them, but needs to start front of them. Gajser beat Dungey, Musquin & rest of the pack straight up at the...
I think he can beat them, but needs to start front of them. Gajser beat Dungey, Musquin & rest of the pack straight up at the first race in SMX Cup last year and put down the fastest lap the whole event, so he has the speed and with good start he definitely can win.
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Start in front of them?? What are you thinking, 1/4 lap, half lap?? You all are killing me with bold predictions for him. It is not...
Start in front of them?? What are you thinking, 1/4 lap, half lap??

You all are killing me with bold predictions for him. It is not about the track or how well he did at the non-MEC cup last year, or whatever. His main problem preventing a podium is going to be all the racers who are used to MEC and SX that will be right beside him at the gate drop.

Besides hanging on Roczen, Musquin and Noren's coattails, this is the last Euro chance for bragging, so enjoy it while you can.
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HAH
See you next week
X2 https://instagram.com/p/BaF3RQflPIX/
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....on his feet, of course. Where else would he stand?
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Gajser can't be that good, look at how big his number is
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KDXGarage wrote:
Start in front of them?? What are you thinking, 1/4 lap, half lap?? You all are killing me with bold predictions for him. It is not...
Start in front of them?? What are you thinking, 1/4 lap, half lap??

You all are killing me with bold predictions for him. It is not about the track or how well he did at the non-MEC cup last year, or whatever. His main problem preventing a podium is going to be all the racers who are used to MEC and SX that will be right beside him at the gate drop.

Besides hanging on Roczen, Musquin and Noren's coattails, this is the last Euro chance for bragging, so enjoy it while you can.
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HAH
See you next week
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X2 https://instagram.com/p/BaF3RQflPIX/
Is that one of the USA racer's mechanics warming up the bike before the testing session? That would explain the "not quite fast enough to podium on Saturday night" speed. :-)
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Nas 10/10/2017 11:35pm
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Thoughts?
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IceMan446 10/11/2017 12:13am
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IceMan446 wrote:
Tomac and Musquin.

No way he is beating either of them.
MBR wrote:
I think he can beat them, but needs to start front of them. Gajser beat Dungey, Musquin & rest of the pack straight up at the...
I think he can beat them, but needs to start front of them. Gajser beat Dungey, Musquin & rest of the pack straight up at the first race in SMX Cup last year and put down the fastest lap the whole event, so he has the speed and with good start he definitely can win.
SMX wasn't a real supercross track.

Besides not having whoops this track is a lot closer to an SX track then the SMX track was.

Luckily for him it doesn't have a whoop section.

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Motofinne 10/11/2017 12:49am
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Gajser looked way better in the whoops on that US SX track compared to his own backyard track.

Now this is not relevant since there are no whoops at MEC.

I think he will be good. Vegas is a hard pack track that gets slippery. Gajser is amazing(one of the best, if not the best in the world) in those kind of conditions.
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KDXGarage 10/11/2017 12:51am
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[embed]https://www.facebook.com/alya.gajser/videos/1808599832502228/[/embed] Thoughts?


Thoughts?
doesn't show

EDIT: Here's one that does... and a few of you think Gasjer will podium

http://www.vitalmx.com/videos/features/RAW-Justin-Barcia-Back-on-a-Hond…
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Arni wrote:
Since there are no whoops in this year MEC, I think top 3.
There are never whoops at MEC
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Top 5 overall, and if there's a British announcer, Gajser will be 'Brilliant!' in each heat.
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MBR 10/11/2017 5:17am
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I think they use the metal crate on the start at the MEC again, so that should help Gajser as MXGP has been using those all season long. Some people also seem to forget that he is two time World Champion and he is very used to leading and winning races againts top guys like Herlings or Cairoli.
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If he can get out front early he will have a great chance at a podium. If he's buried in pack I cant see him coming through. Doesn't have the experience yet.
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IceMan446 wrote:
Tomac and Musquin.

No way he is beating either of them.
MBR wrote:
I think he can beat them, but needs to start front of them. Gajser beat Dungey, Musquin & rest of the pack straight up at the...
I think he can beat them, but needs to start front of them. Gajser beat Dungey, Musquin & rest of the pack straight up at the first race in SMX Cup last year and put down the fastest lap the whole event, so he has the speed and with good start he definitely can win.
IceMan446 wrote:
SMX wasn't a real supercross track. Besides not having whoops this track is a lot closer to an SX track then the SMX track was. Luckily...
SMX wasn't a real supercross track.

Besides not having whoops this track is a lot closer to an SX track then the SMX track was.

Luckily for him it doesn't have a whoop section.
Why do you assume that he is hopeless in whoops? He has great technique and I've seen a fair few videos of him through whoops where he looks very comfortable
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MBR wrote:
I think he can beat them, but needs to start front of them. Gajser beat Dungey, Musquin & rest of the pack straight up at the...
I think he can beat them, but needs to start front of them. Gajser beat Dungey, Musquin & rest of the pack straight up at the first race in SMX Cup last year and put down the fastest lap the whole event, so he has the speed and with good start he definitely can win.
IceMan446 wrote:
SMX wasn't a real supercross track. Besides not having whoops this track is a lot closer to an SX track then the SMX track was. Luckily...
SMX wasn't a real supercross track.

Besides not having whoops this track is a lot closer to an SX track then the SMX track was.

Luckily for him it doesn't have a whoop section.
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Why do you assume that he is hopeless in whoops? He has great technique and I've seen a fair few videos of him through whoops where...
Why do you assume that he is hopeless in whoops? He has great technique and I've seen a fair few videos of him through whoops where he looks very comfortable
Yeah it's funny how people think that not just a top pro but a world champion doesn't know how to ride a set of whoops...
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Forty 10/11/2017 8:21am
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Simple question, where do you think Gajser will end up at the end of the MEC ? Top 10 looks obvious (I think), can he top...
Simple question, where do you think Gajser will end up at the end of the MEC ? Top 10 looks obvious (I think), can he top 5 ? Podium ? Can he win a race or even better, the overall ? You say...
He has world class speed, world class. Not sure why he wouldn't be considered a contender for a win just the same as any other of the top 5.

I'll put him on the box for the weekend overall.

Win? Depends which Eli shows up. Marvin ain't f'ing around anymore either.
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kaidoddragon wrote:
Simple question, where do you think Gajser will end up at the end of the MEC ? Top 10 looks obvious (I think), can he top...
Simple question, where do you think Gajser will end up at the end of the MEC ? Top 10 looks obvious (I think), can he top 5 ? Podium ? Can he win a race or even better, the overall ? You say...
Forty wrote:
He has world class speed, world class. Not sure why he wouldn't be considered a contender for a win just the same as any other of...
He has world class speed, world class. Not sure why he wouldn't be considered a contender for a win just the same as any other of the top 5.

I'll put him on the box for the weekend overall.

Win? Depends which Eli shows up. Marvin ain't f'ing around anymore either.
3 races and first time ever racing an SX track.

He is of course a world class rider. Top 5 in the world but it's his first SX race, it's difficult to predict how good he is going to be.
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Forty 10/11/2017 8:43am
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3 races and first time ever racing an SX track. He is of course a world class rider. Top 5 in the world but it's his...
3 races and first time ever racing an SX track.

He is of course a world class rider. Top 5 in the world but it's his first SX race, it's difficult to predict how good he is going to be.
You got me there.

OP asked where we thought he'd stand when it was over. He'll be on the box.

He was world champion last year, they don't give that shit out, so he has speed, heart, the bike is dialed, I'm sure he'll ride with all the desire and intent to win that comes from a champion, and he's got a point to make about how he'll do at this race.

I like his chances...the more I think about it the more I like him for the win.
crusty_xx 10/11/2017 8:43am
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Look at how comfortable he is
And people say he can't be top5 at MEC haha friggin haters Whistling

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