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Ronnie can also eat more asses as a team manager, advisor, coordinator. Plus it is more time for beer too !
Just imagine if the team goes half or full goon and win ...
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That sounds pretty good for a podium too !
And it would look great too for ktm to showcase their 3 professional teams in the us (factory red bul, rmatv, tld)
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Sounds like Marv is pissed and rightfully so.
Would they call Marv up? Would he answer the call?
Crazy decision to not pick Marv. Though if France still come through and win again the team boss will look like a genius. If they crash and burn I am sure the French fans will still support his decision
Hello everyone,
As you might have heard already thru the video posted by the French Federation today, I’ve had the unpleasant surprise to find out that I wasn’t picked to race the MX of Nations for Team France.
I think it’s now important that I say a few words about what Jacques Bolle, President of the French Federation, said at the team announcement were the reasons and factors they looked at in selecting the team this year.
First of all, the motivation… For the record, the French coach came to America for the Red Bud National and spoke with me there to make sure I was motivated and available to race Des Nations. I confirmed I was 100% motivated and that being teammate with Dylan Ferrandis would be great! Also, what greater motivation is there for me to perform than to race in front of the world here in the US, on a track I just won? If that’s not motivation enough then I don’t know what would be!
Jacques Bolle also talks about the importance for the rider to be healthy and performing good around this time of the year. Seriously, what do you want me to say to that… ? My results speak for themselves. I finished 2nd in the AMA SX Championship this year and I’m currently a title contender for the outdoor championship with three races left! I won Red Bud this year and I’ve been racing at Red Bud for the last 8years…..
I’ll save everyone time and not go into details about the planning and logistics that have already gone in to be part of that race from either my side, my Red Bull KTM teams side, the factory, my sponsors and or the rest of my crew….
To me it’s sad to be overlooked again especially given the race is going to be here in the US where I compete almost every weekend for the last 8 years now and against many top riders that I am sure will be selected on the US home team. But I do really want to thank everyone who has and continues to support me and thank all the French, American, and all the other fans who have shown their support for me after this announcement. It means a lot to me.
He didn't say "I try my best" one time.
Not one single time.... I call bullshit.
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But you are right, the federation may still be upset about it because last year Ferrandis got injured, then the replacing rider Paturel got injured, then they were in a hole and didn't/couldn't pick Musquin to finally chose Charlier.
The issue is a bit of transparency of the real reasons would not hurt because not selectioning the rider that just won RedBud in 450 this year is not logical and something almost nobody would have thought.
Do you imagine the meltdown here if Tomac was not selected ??? I think people would put the highly respected DeCoster's head on a pole !!!
Apart from the obvious, that the decision os ludicrous, he makes a really good point. The federation is walking on water...they've won 5 in a row and, in their minds, don't think they can do anything wrong. The problem is it ignores last year was a mudder with team C USA team, 2016 USA nearly clinched it without a 4th rider if it weren't for Webb throwing it a way (so it was lucky)...and b team from USA, 2015 Marvin was there...but it still wasn't an A USA team.
This year it's a dam strong USA team...they really need to send their best team...but the federation is thinking the Paulin Febvre combo worked last time with Marvin....so why not now?
If they are doing this cause he turned them down last year...it goes to show how immature they are. This shouldnt be personal...it should be about picking the best team. Imagine if Roger D did that by excluding Tomac cause he missed last year? No one cares....u should always select the best team.
France won with one point difference, if it was tie the Netherlands still had won.
It was a joke. Relax.
I'm bummed for Marv. I hope he gets on the PR team and wins both his motos.
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