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Rhino 1/13/2018 3:09pm
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Motofinne wrote:
The new improved 2018 Webb is maybe even worse than the rookie Webb. This is horrible.

What have they been doing in the off season?
Jmicmoto13 wrote:
How crazy is it in this sport that a top level guy with a huge contract and all the confidence in the world, simply can’t make...
How crazy is it in this sport that a top level guy with a huge contract and all the confidence in the world, simply can’t make it happen. Webb will be interesting to follow this whole season. Especially with all the talk of how much he loved the ‘18 YZ450F.
dmac1 wrote:
Maybe he needs to get his GF out of his head and buckle down!
Have any of you guys ever seen most of these guys? Zero fitness. Girls in the local gym have more muscle tone.

These guys aren't built to ever fall off. Basketball players have 1,000 times better fitness. There is No way these guys train like they say.
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FlaNard 1/13/2018 3:14pm
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Well many of us said before the season that the title would go to whoever throws it away the least. Sure looks like that's the season we're gonna get. Dungey would likely have won another one against this group.
crusty_xx 1/13/2018 3:16pm
1/13/2018 3:16pm
Man with Tomac not lining up, there are only 2 more guys between Ronnie Ford and the main event.

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Drtbykr 1/13/2018 3:16pm
1/13/2018 3:16pm Edited Date/Time 1/13/2018 3:18pm
I remember a friend of mine used to race moto back in the Rollerball days. Dude lifted weights until he was a muscle with feet. Wrong formula, all about cardio, tired muscles, tired mind, mistakes.

The Hurricane used to say something along the lines, “you don’t need to be able to lift 500 lbs. to race motocross”, or something like that. Plus I’ve heard the start is important.

More muscle mass and a chest protector might save you from injuries sometimes. Tomacs crash did a lot of damage for how it looked, but his shoulders have been operated on before I believe. I know one was. A guy like the GOAT was kind of a balance. A fit, tough dude. I think the top guys train harder than you can imagine.
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David934 1/13/2018 3:20pm
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Good qualifying for Lamay and Politelli!
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Head case... Fuvkup
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DPW 1/13/2018 3:29pm
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Rockinar wrote:
He got beat by Mookie. LOL....
damn....so what is the story with Webb this weekend?
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8686 1/13/2018 3:31pm
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crusty_xx wrote:
Man with Tomac not lining up, there are only 2 more guys between Ronnie Ford and the main event.
Are they debuting a new 40 rider gate tonight? Maybe using a gate from the outdoor Nationals? Doesn’t look like they have the room, though.
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colintrax 1/13/2018 3:32pm
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Rhino wrote:
Have any of you guys ever seen most of these guys? Zero fitness. Girls in the local gym have more muscle tone. These guys aren't built...
Have any of you guys ever seen most of these guys? Zero fitness. Girls in the local gym have more muscle tone.

These guys aren't built to ever fall off. Basketball players have 1,000 times better fitness. There is No way these guys train like they say.
You're the worst troll I've ever seen, and you just don't give up. Is your life that sad you got nothing better to do? Buy a bike and go ride.
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colintrax 1/13/2018 3:34pm
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So who else made a mad dash to change their fantasy with tomac out?
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Jmicmoto13 wrote:
How crazy is it in this sport that a top level guy with a huge contract and all the confidence in the world, simply can’t make...
How crazy is it in this sport that a top level guy with a huge contract and all the confidence in the world, simply can’t make it happen. Webb will be interesting to follow this whole season. Especially with all the talk of how much he loved the ‘18 YZ450F.
dmac1 wrote:
Maybe he needs to get his GF out of his head and buckle down!
Rhino wrote:
Have any of you guys ever seen most of these guys? Zero fitness. Girls in the local gym have more muscle tone. These guys aren't built...
Have any of you guys ever seen most of these guys? Zero fitness. Girls in the local gym have more muscle tone.

These guys aren't built to ever fall off. Basketball players have 1,000 times better fitness. There is No way these guys train like they say.
Pfft. Basketball players get stoppages every 2-3 minutes. I would like to see one do 30 min motos.

Someone should ask Rik Smits.
TheWeapon 1/13/2018 3:39pm
1/13/2018 3:39pm
colintrax wrote:
So who else made a mad dash to change their fantasy with tomac out?
About to redo mine now. Still an hour or so til lockout. I wonder if Cooper is racing after his crash in the last 250 quali...
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MX-LIFE. 1/13/2018 3:42pm
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ML512 wrote:
Some Mookie action courtesy of GuyB.[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2018/01/13/237825/s1200_houstonsx_2_of_5.jpg[/img]
Some Mookie action courtesy of GuyB.

I have a question to pounder, so if Malcolm is doing fairly well and after a couple wks and Justin is ready to return does JGR keep Malcolm or does Malcolm fill in for Tomac if he is out for the season? Malcolm was getting ready for this season aboard a Kawasaki! This is interesting ?
crusty_xx 1/13/2018 3:44pm
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crusty_xx wrote:
Man with Tomac not lining up, there are only 2 more guys between Ronnie Ford and the main event.
8686 wrote:
Are they debuting a new 40 rider gate tonight? Maybe using a gate from the outdoor Nationals? Doesn’t look like they have the room, though.
Yeah it's late already where I live.
I mean the night show of course

But thanks for pointing it out in a friendly way......
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ML512 1/13/2018 3:46pm
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ML512 wrote:
Some Mookie action courtesy of GuyB.[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2018/01/13/237825/s1200_houstonsx_2_of_5.jpg[/img]
Some Mookie action courtesy of GuyB.

MX-LIFE. wrote:
I have a question to pounder, so if Malcolm is doing fairly well and after a couple wks and Justin is ready to return does JGR...
I have a question to pounder, so if Malcolm is doing fairly well and after a couple wks and Justin is ready to return does JGR keep Malcolm or does Malcolm fill in for Tomac if he is out for the season? Malcolm was getting ready for this season aboard a Kawasaki! This is interesting ?
Eli Tomac is currently listed as week-to-week. I wouldn't be surprised if he's back to racing by the time Malcolm's JGR fill-in is up.

JGR always does fill-in but has rarely kept a fill-in once the normal riders are back (I can't think of an instance). They'd have to get another batch of 450s ready, practice and race...test with him...get another mechanic to work for him, etc...quantity of suspension could be a problem too.

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Jmicmoto13 1/13/2018 3:47pm
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So many storylines going right now, Eli out and who will capitalize? MS27 just out qualified CW2 riding a bike for 2 days. Ken Roczen qualifying strong again, can he take the win? I freaking love this sport. Even though my guy ET3 is out unfortunately.
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crusty_xx wrote:
Man with Tomac not lining up, there are only 2 more guys between Ronnie Ford and the main event.

Please, please, please no.
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kzizok 1/13/2018 3:49pm
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MX-LIFE. wrote:
I have a question to pounder, so if Malcolm is doing fairly well and after a couple wks and Justin is ready to return does JGR...
I have a question to pounder, so if Malcolm is doing fairly well and after a couple wks and Justin is ready to return does JGR keep Malcolm or does Malcolm fill in for Tomac if he is out for the season? Malcolm was getting ready for this season aboard a Kawasaki! This is interesting ?
If you ask a girl before you pounder, do you volunteer the information that you have a lickher license too?
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8686 1/13/2018 3:49pm
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crusty_xx wrote:
Yeah it's late already where I live.
I mean the night show of course

But thanks for pointing it out in a friendly way......
I was about to edit that I kid, I kid. But you knew that. Cheers and happy racing.
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PRM31 1/13/2018 3:50pm
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Just give Webb a 250. He was much faster on one.
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Ken202 1/13/2018 3:57pm
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TheWeapon wrote:
About to redo mine now. Still an hour or so til lockout. I wonder if Cooper is racing after his crash in the last 250 quali...
Same here,... wondering if Justin Cooper is racing after his crash in the qualifier.
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Thelen20 1/13/2018 4:04pm
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kevin204 wrote:
This track is.. weird. Just me?
WCRider wrote:
Same.
I would use the word different. Jury still out but I like change from the norm. First track I can remember that was really different in a long long time
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Hcallz5 1/13/2018 4:06pm
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So does the race start 6:30 Houston time or is big brother pulling my location and adjusting the time to MST?
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jeffro503 1/13/2018 4:10pm
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kevin204 wrote:
This track is.. weird. Just me?
WCRider wrote:
Same.
Thelen20 wrote:
I would use the word different. Jury still out but I like change from the norm. First track I can remember that was really different in...
I would use the word different. Jury still out but I like change from the norm. First track I can remember that was really different in a long long time
Very loose soil mixed with some weirdly spaced obstacles. I kinda dig it and it reminds me a lot of some of the SX tracks we saw in the early and mid 2000's. It's fast , but tricky too. Going to make the racing interesting.
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jeffro503 1/13/2018 4:10pm
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Hcallz5 wrote:
So does the race start 6:30 Houston time or is big brother pulling my location and adjusting the time to MST?
Starts in exactly 50mins from now.
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Johnny Depp 1/13/2018 4:13pm
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ML512 wrote:
Gnarly Dude! I am an advocate for the sand, knowing that it will cause some spills and therefore less predictable racing.. The idea is easy spills on a soft surface. That doesn't look too easy.
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Gixxxerboy 1/13/2018 4:14pm
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Mookie is the only on clearing the entire dragonback after the triple. Everyone else is wheel tappin

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