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Just listened to Racer X podcast and they mentioned Jmart is probably out for SX. So with AP and ZO moving up to the 4fiddys, there will be a new SX champion in the 250 class. Any word on rookies making their pro debut?
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One of the worst career moves in Supercross is winning a 250 Supercross title or pointing out.
I personally would like to see Craig win a W or E SX Championship.
Malcolm Stewart turned pro in 2011 and won his title in 2014. Malcolm was lucky to land himself a spot on GEICO after struggling to find a ride after racing nationals the season prior for TLD. If he didn't land himself a spot on GEICO, he probably would have been a privateer in the 450 class the following year but instead won a title with GEICO and earned a spot on JGR. I doubt he would have got the opportunity to ride for JGR had he not won his title.
Justin Bogle turned pro at the end of 2011 and won his title in 2015. How many years left did he have in 250s? He landed himself a spot at RCH. Do you think his career would have gone differently if he lost the title to Davalos, stayed in 250s another year, then move up? There's no way of knowing if a 450 spot would have been available the following year... especially if he didn't win a title in 250s.
Wil Hahn turned pro in 2008 and didn't win a title until 2013. Unfortunately Wil suffered a few really bad injuries, but do you think his career would be any different had he lost to Musquin in 2013? Would he land himself a spot on a factory team if he went 8-9 years without winning a title, let alone a race up until that season?
It's a shame that these guys work their asses off for years to finally achieve a goal they've been working forwards their entire life, only to be forced to move up and land themselves on factory rides. Career suicide they say...
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Most of the 450 rides these guys got were worth less money than the 250 rides they had before. Just because they are under the awning doesn't mean they are getting good money to ride there.
How many of the contenders the 250 class that if they won would get a guaranteed 450 Factory ride?
Where does McElrath land if he wins a title and is bumped out? Factory KTM? Both Marvin and Cooper aren't going anywhere in 2020. Or Hampshire? Does he unseat Roczen and Seely? If Davalos did win the title and point out, it'd basically be a championship and retirement party at the same time.
Yes the accolade of winning the title is important, but for the potential top 10 450 guy, winning that regional title puts you in a point of no return.
Dude just can't keep it together.
How many titles did Pieck and Phil get before going to JGR???
Kidding. I like the 'zooks
Mookie has never had a paying 450 ride, bonus only. He was offered two 450 rides the year prior to his 250 title, but chose to stay 250 because of money.
Bogles only has one year of actually getting paid, he has been riding for free with bonuses.
Wil Hahn made good money his first year on a 450 because he was under contract and Geico honored it. His Kawasaki contracts weren't even half.
Meanwhile, Davalos makes 350 a year winning qualifiers and getting on tv. Still think they are better off?
I like what Osborne said, "why would I move to a 450 and struggle to make a 60 to 100k when I can stay on a 250 and make 350 to 400? "
In my opinion, they need to get rid of the point out rule all together. It's a professional class, how in the world can they sandbag? Having Riders point out is absolutely stupid.
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