What Kind Of Fan Are You?

jmar wrote:

I really could care less who wins and I could care less which team they ride for or the brand of bike they ride. With that...

I really could care less who wins and I could care less which team they ride for or the brand of bike they ride. With that said, it bothers me that some who are supposedly true fans have zero respect for the riders other than a selected few. It bothers me that people are not smart enough to realize that riders like Steward and Reed are just that good and that everyone else isn’t just “that bad”. It bothers me that some think because years ago the racers had more talent and heart, but in reality the racing was better because there were no dominate riders like JM, RC, JS or CR.

I am a fan of the sport and fan of those who participate in the sport at the top tier level.

Sawblade wrote:

Are you a dyed in the wool race team fan no matter who’s on your team? Or is the team secondary to your rider(s)? Or do...

Are you a dyed in the wool race team fan no matter who’s on your team? Or is the team secondary to your rider(s)? Or do you cheer for any rider that ride’s the same brand of bike you do?

I’ve always been a Team Suzuki fan since my first couples of bikes were Suzuki’s. I guess my favorite rider’s today change with my mood.

41NDT wrote:

3 speed with oscilation

bullpen58 wrote:

I used to be loyal to team Yamaha but those days are long gone. It used to be that guys would spend most of their careers...

I used to be loyal to team Yamaha but those days are long gone. It used to be that guys would spend most of their careers on a single brand (e.g., Broc Glover) but these days guys switch teams almost as often as NFL players do. It makes it hard to stay loyal a single brand to me.

I'm turning over a new leaf this year though. From now on, Justin Barcia is "MY" guy. My goal is to get him to say "I love that guy to death" (or something similar) on the podium. hehe.

jmar wrote:

I really could care less who wins and I could care less which team they ride for or the brand of bike they ride. With that...

I really could care less who wins and I could care less which team they ride for or the brand of bike they ride. With that said, it bothers me that some who are supposedly true fans have zero respect for the riders other than a selected few. It bothers me that people are not smart enough to realize that riders like Steward and Reed are just that good and that everyone else isn’t just “that bad”. It bothers me that some think because years ago the racers had more talent and heart, but in reality the racing was better because there were no dominate riders like JM, RC, JS or CR.

I am a fan of the sport and fan of those who participate in the sport at the top tier level.

andymoto wrote:

Back when I saw my first MX in the early '70s; I was a huge Bultaco fan. Those days had many different bikes manufacturers that made...

Back when I saw my first MX in the early '70s; I was a huge Bultaco fan. Those days had many different bikes manufacturers that made machines unique; least 10 or more mfgrs... Then Bimbo was my fav rider along with Lackey.....leaving comfort of home and racing then the best overseas.

Now the bikes look mostly all the same except the color schemes and one no link.

Still like Hill, but I really don't care who wins. Hate to see great talents wasted. But that their perogative.

Just build some great tracks and let 'em decide in on the track. Can't wait for Daytona...

Yeah, like jmar says, you had really no idea most years who would win each week. RJ had a run for a bit, but for years, we had Ward, Shultz, O'Mara, Barnett, Pre and Post Hannah, Bailey, RJ, Dogger, Bradshaw, Stanton, Bayle.....even Jeff Leisk was pretty darn good.....years where 8-10 could win a SX at any time. LaRocco, Mike Craig, Larry Ward...the names were endless as the memories.

I know from sponsoring and wrenching for one what kind of respect these guys truly deserve.

englishman wrote:

When I first came over here I was staggered when "fans" would openly boo riders, WTF is that ? Where's the respect ?? Anyone who boos...

When I first came over here I was staggered when "fans" would openly boo riders, WTF is that ?

Where's the respect ??


Anyone who boos a rider isn't a fan of MX .

Friday wrote:

X2.I agree. But man,how staggered you must be to go to a soccer game. Fans fighting in the stands and trying to get at the players...

X2.I agree. But man,how staggered you must be to go to a soccer game. Fans fighting in the stands and trying to get at the players on the field. They don't just boo,they want to kill or maim.