MEC has lost its luster

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devotid 10/20/2019 9:11am
10/20/2019 9:11am
I wonder how much money they would have to give to get all the riders back?

$5 million? 10?
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alex69 10/20/2019 11:46am
10/20/2019 11:46am
What a overhyped event 3x 12min of racing.
I always practice on my spinning bike watching the race of the night before, it was a sort practice.
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To The Chopper 10/20/2019 11:53am
10/20/2019 11:53am
I thought the racing was great last night, but the rest of the program was lacking as usual. The commentary was typically horrific (Ralph and Ricky), and the time for the event was just waaaaaay too long overall.

For one off races I suppose it's fine, but the rider turn out was poor, thankfully Eli, Malcom, and AC put on a good show.

Is what it is, but I'm looking forward to Paris SX and the other Euro races, always really good events. Super Pole anyone???

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JM485 10/20/2019 11:57am
10/20/2019 11:57am
racingfortheson wrote:
The whole place was cheering until the end. So I guess being there made it cool.
This, that was an epic event to attend. Between the freestyle/best whip, bmx demo, and the unreal racing this was an awesome event all day long.
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Texas Built 10/20/2019 1:17pm
10/20/2019 1:17pm Edited Date/Time 10/20/2019 1:17pm
The sounds of a gate full of superminis firing up was pure music.
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YellowZonker 10/20/2019 1:21pm
10/20/2019 1:21pm
I turned it off and watched a movie. Whatever floats your boat.
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mattyhamz2 10/20/2019 2:31pm
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racingfortheson wrote:
The whole place was cheering until the end. So I guess being there made it cool.
JM485 wrote:
This, that was an epic event to attend. Between the freestyle/best whip, bmx demo, and the unreal racing this was an awesome event all day long.
It was good meeting you dude! Bummer it was after the races and not sooner. Good luck tomorrow!
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PRM31 10/20/2019 2:41pm
10/20/2019 2:41pm
I was excited for it. Have to say I was underwhelmed while watching. Not a deep field, and a tough track for passing. The announcing is still a mess. Malcolm and Adam were feel good stories. Not terrible, just not great.
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Mr. Info 10/20/2019 6:17pm
10/20/2019 6:17pm
You can’t kiss a pig on the lips and make it look like a Victoria’s Secret Model. Tried it.
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Caseclosed713 10/20/2019 6:55pm
10/20/2019 6:55pm
I enjoyed watching it. I also enjoyed straight rhythm, maybe a little more because I like two strokes and the 90s vibe. Idk why you gotta pick sides or act like an elitist douche because you like one over the other.
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gerg 10/20/2019 7:21pm
10/20/2019 7:21pm Edited Date/Time 10/20/2019 7:22pm
I enjoyed the actual racing but fuck me the amount of filler in between plus the sheer onslaught of constant fucking over and over again advertising on a paid TV service makes it an absolute grind.

I was watching with my FIL and was almost embarrassed by the amount of advertising time on ESPN2.

Is it that bad in the States???

It's the same format in the SX season it really takes the piss out viewing.
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budlong802 10/21/2019 7:36am
10/21/2019 7:36am
YellowZonker wrote:
I turned it off and watched a movie. Whatever floats your boat.
Chick flick?
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sumdood 10/21/2019 7:54am
10/21/2019 7:54am
YellowZonker wrote:
I turned it off and watched a movie. Whatever floats your boat.
budlong802 wrote:
Chick flick?
Laughing Laughing Laughing
miketherider 10/21/2019 8:32am
10/21/2019 8:32am
I just want more excitebike joker lane sections. That was a blast to watch them through.
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TDeath21 10/21/2019 8:42am
10/21/2019 8:42am
I don’t see why anyone would ever wanna race it. It’s dangerous because they experiment with new stuff. Off the top of my head over the years:

Going the opposite way and making the riders remember two tracks at once.

Having the start on a downhill ramp into a tight left hand turn.

Having the joker lane re-entry cross over the main line.

Okay I guess that’s only 3 in 9 years but that’s still too many. Vegas is always high speed and little traction, so that alone makes things more dangerous as well. Plus it’s the off season. Who wants to gear up for some one off race smack dab in the middle of your only break after 9 months of grinding it out.
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TDeath21 10/21/2019 8:44am
10/21/2019 8:44am
miketherider wrote:
I just want more excitebike joker lane sections. That was a blast to watch them through.
What if they made Monster Alley itself the Joker Lane? You stay inside the stadium unless you’re taking the Joker Lane, which is the same Monster Alley outside the stadium.
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Moto_Geek 10/21/2019 8:47am
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I also was very impressed watching the race this year. Wish they show more the racers behind the pack in all the classes. I wish minis and futures were part of every SX weekends. Would give the younger families and kids additional action to watch.

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TSCHAM101 10/21/2019 8:51am
10/21/2019 8:51am
its always my favorite race of the year.. i like watching the upcoming amatuers and how they progress into pros.. i think MEC gives the abilities of non factory riders a chance to shine... Bike skills come out at MEC... IMO...

Like that chance Hymas kid in Super Mini 2nd moto jumping over the first jump into the sand(even though he was on team green bike, still a ton of bike skill and vision of the track)...

And then Jett Lawrence, that kids needs to go pro already.. this be his rookie year.. he made everyone there look silly it wasnt even close.. and then in 2021 he will be fighting for a regional sx title for sure..
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fatpurplepanda 10/21/2019 9:00am
10/21/2019 9:00am
yeah ! since so many people didnt show up we should just cancel the race so we get one less to watch ! I'd totally rather not have the option of watching the race.
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Hudd_421 10/21/2019 11:12am
10/21/2019 11:12am
Definitely paused the race to watch Altuve crank a walk-off homer...

Honestly the race felt flat...I was watching it and it felt so insignificant for what ever reason. Didn't even come close to a SX race. IDK what it was either. The last race was the only thing really worth watching. Talent in both AM classes were WAYYY down. No heavy hitters.
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Thor34103 10/22/2019 2:38pm
10/22/2019 2:38pm
It appears the near capacity crowd doesn't share your opinion.
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haydos25 10/22/2019 3:31pm
10/22/2019 3:31pm
Thor34103 wrote:
It appears the near capacity crowd doesn't share your opinion.
Was it near capacity? Looked pretty empty when AC was doing his victory lap or did everyone leave before the final race? Matthes was also mentioning attendance was pretty light on his wrap up podcast.
aaryn #234 10/22/2019 3:42pm
10/22/2019 3:42pm
Finally watched it last night, was one of the best events we some great racing I have seen on the screen for awhile.

Between the great on track battles up front, Friese impressing, AC and Tomac going at it and Malcom killing it it was great to watch. Probably a lot going on behind them, but with so much action up front you can't blame them for only showing the front runners.

Add in the great attitude of young Ferry and Jett and it was a great event.
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a22 10/22/2019 4:04pm
10/22/2019 4:04pm
For sure the field seemed depleted somewhat but in fairness the racing and finish was so close it made up for it. So in someways it was really good.

Surprised AC got it but credit to him! Also was great to see Mookie and Freise right up the front, so also there were maybe a few surprises. Defo was some close racing, or so it seemed to me from alot of them. Was great when they were all level on 4 points going into that last race.

Think it has lost it lustre abit, or this year anyway but the racing made up for it.
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Thor34103 10/22/2019 7:13pm
10/22/2019 7:13pm
Thor34103 wrote:
It appears the near capacity crowd doesn't share your opinion.
haydos25 wrote:
Was it near capacity? Looked pretty empty when AC was doing his victory lap or did everyone leave before the final race? Matthes was also mentioning...
Was it near capacity? Looked pretty empty when AC was doing his victory lap or did everyone leave before the final race? Matthes was also mentioning attendance was pretty light on his wrap up podcast.
Industry seating was packed and seats in other parts of the stadium were few and far between They also had an excessive amount of seats covered in black tarp with the Monster Logo near the up into the stands part. Safety first but they had areas covered no one could have launched into.
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PBRvince 10/22/2019 8:29pm
10/22/2019 8:29pm
I had a blast! Pits were ehh, not much to see. But there was definitely some good racing.
Just south of Paradise... 10/22/2019 10:59pm
10/22/2019 10:59pm Edited Date/Time 10/22/2019 11:06pm
haydos25 wrote:
Was it near capacity? Looked pretty empty when AC was doing his victory lap or did everyone leave before the final race? Matthes was also mentioning...
Was it near capacity? Looked pretty empty when AC was doing his victory lap or did everyone leave before the final race? Matthes was also mentioning attendance was pretty light on his wrap up podcast.
Definitely nowhere near capacity. I would guess 60-70% in the stadium itself. There were plenty of empty seats all over.
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philG 10/23/2019 7:42am
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Thor34103 wrote:
Industry seating was packed and seats in other parts of the stadium were few and far between They also had an excessive amount of seats covered...
Industry seating was packed and seats in other parts of the stadium were few and far between They also had an excessive amount of seats covered in black tarp with the Monster Logo near the up into the stands part. Safety first but they had areas covered no one could have launched into.
Because they knew they were never gonna sell them
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