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Falcon 2/17/2020 4:29pm
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McElrath worked EVERYBODY he raced all night. He was +7 seconds in the same number of laps at the start of the main and then just turned it down to maintain the lead. You can argue about which coast is faster all night long, but nobody had anything for him all night on this weekend.
Sexton looked stronger than he did last season, I'll say.
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stremme12 wrote:
You really think Sexton will finish behind 8 west coast riders in a showdown? I don't really want to take your money but I guess I...
You really think Sexton will finish behind 8 west coast riders in a showdown? I don't really want to take your money but I guess I can.
GuyB wrote:
I’m saying that he doesn’t get beat by eight west guys.
Press516 wrote:
We're all saying that except cityjack...

Hello cityjack, where are you???

And I want to see another round with McElrath.... Dude looked hella good.

sounds like guyb needs to re-read the bet rules before he loses some cash
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ajk423 wrote:
sounds like guyb needs to re-read the bet rules before he loses some cash
No, Stemme worded it poorly from the start. I would also wager $100 Sexton does not get beat by 8 west coast riders, which is what he asked.
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Raikzz wrote:
I would say everybody on the East coast should be happy they are not riding against Ferrandis
ATKpilot99 wrote:
Ferrandis should be on a 450.
Mavetism wrote:
McElrath and Ferrandis are the same age while McElrath started his 250 pro debut in 2013 and Ferrandis in 2017 in the US. Just an example...
McElrath and Ferrandis are the same age while McElrath started his 250 pro debut in 2013 and Ferrandis in 2017 in the US. Just an example, there are plenty of other riders in the 250 at Ferrandis age or even older.

Stop hating on guys only because they are winning.
Sometimes it's about contracts and paychecks aswell. I really don't understand the fanbase sometimes.

Same with the Davalos hate the last years. Ask yourself, do u rather sign a pro circut factory contract or do you go as a privateer without making any profit?
Not hating on him . It's just my opinion he should be on a 450.
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AxlBundy 2/17/2020 6:50pm
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Sexton May very well take 9th at the e-w, but it will be a couple East riders ahead of him in those 8. East was weak last year but my god is it bad this year.
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AxlBundy wrote:
Sexton May very well take 9th at the e-w, but it will be a couple East riders ahead of him in those 8. East was weak...
Sexton May very well take 9th at the e-w, but it will be a couple East riders ahead of him in those 8. East was weak last year but my god is it bad this year.
Ok I really need to stop making bets but.......would you like to make a wager that Sexton finishes better than 9th overall at the next showdown?
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Falcon wrote:
McElrath worked EVERYBODY he raced all night. He was +7 seconds in the same number of laps at the start of the main and then just...
McElrath worked EVERYBODY he raced all night. He was +7 seconds in the same number of laps at the start of the main and then just turned it down to maintain the lead. You can argue about which coast is faster all night long, but nobody had anything for him all night on this weekend.
Sexton looked stronger than he did last season, I'll say.
Yet again, McElrath stopped gaining time once Sexton got into 2nd and actually started losing time. Sexton even had a faster lap time. They were dead even in speed all night, it just came down to the start.
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AxlBundy 2/18/2020 4:29am
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You mean Shane coasted to an easy win.
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Surprised at the amount of people that think McElrath is way ahead of Sexton. Sexton's style looks like he is riding practice when he is actually...
Surprised at the amount of people that think McElrath is way ahead of Sexton. Sexton's style looks like he is riding practice when he is actually going fast.
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He was also just as fast, if not faster than McElrath. He just didn't get the start. If he and McElrath had traded places on the...
He was also just as fast, if not faster than McElrath. He just didn't get the start. If he and McElrath had traded places on the start Sexton would've won just the same. Don't understand why people think Shane is about to dominate the series.
The reason is those yami’s tend tonget the holeshot.
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Sexton gunna Sexton

Never seems flashy or the fastest guy on the track but string a bunch of podiums together with some wins sprinkled in there to take a handful of championships. Kinda reminds me of the guy he rides for...…………..
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Mavetism 2/18/2020 7:08am
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McG194 wrote:
Sexton gunna Sexton Never seems flashy or the fastest guy on the track but string a bunch of podiums together with some wins sprinkled in there...
Sexton gunna Sexton

Never seems flashy or the fastest guy on the track but string a bunch of podiums together with some wins sprinkled in there to take a handful of championships. Kinda reminds me of the guy he rides for...…………..
A bunch of podiums and some wins and you consider that as not flashy? What the fuck am I even reading?

So for you it has more value to dominant every race while crashing out multiple rounds or end your season early instead of winning Championships? Are you on drugs my friend? :D
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Sexton didn't look strong to me, he looked about like last year..... Surely a top 3 guy, but not a guy that goes out and dominates....
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689 wrote:
Surprised at the amount of people that think McElrath is way ahead of Sexton. Sexton's style looks like he is riding practice when he is actually...
Surprised at the amount of people that think McElrath is way ahead of Sexton. Sexton's style looks like he is riding practice when he is actually going fast.
NateDawg wrote:
He was also just as fast, if not faster than McElrath. He just didn't get the start. If he and McElrath had traded places on the...
He was also just as fast, if not faster than McElrath. He just didn't get the start. If he and McElrath had traded places on the start Sexton would've won just the same. Don't understand why people think Shane is about to dominate the series.
resetjet wrote:
The reason is those yami’s tend tonget the holeshot.
Someone forgot to tell Ferrandis.
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Im not so sure McElrath can't handle everyone in SX on a 250. Seems to get great starts, really good speed early on. Biggest question will be consistancy and endurance IMO based on past results.
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mx 219 2/18/2020 2:45pm
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AxlBundy wrote:
Sexton May very well take 9th at the e-w, but it will be a couple East riders ahead of him in those 8. East was weak...
Sexton May very well take 9th at the e-w, but it will be a couple East riders ahead of him in those 8. East was weak last year but my god is it bad this year.
I disagree. Outside of forkner, cooper and ferrandis who would win a race on the west? While i think they are 3 of the better guys (east or west) i think there is more parity on the east. 6 or 7 guys that can battle for a win. Realistically might only be 3 or 4 that will win, but i think the East is the more competitve coast even if they arent all the same speed as forkner or ferrandis.
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Raikzz wrote:
I would say everybody on the East coast should be happy they are not riding against Ferrandis
ATKpilot99 wrote:
Ferrandis should be on a 450.
Mavetism wrote:
McElrath and Ferrandis are the same age while McElrath started his 250 pro debut in 2013 and Ferrandis in 2017 in the US. Just an example...
McElrath and Ferrandis are the same age while McElrath started his 250 pro debut in 2013 and Ferrandis in 2017 in the US. Just an example, there are plenty of other riders in the 250 at Ferrandis age or even older.

Stop hating on guys only because they are winning.
Sometimes it's about contracts and paychecks aswell. I really don't understand the fanbase sometimes.

Same with the Davalos hate the last years. Ask yourself, do u rather sign a pro circut factory contract or do you go as a privateer without making any profit?
I have dogged Davalos plenty but it wasn't because of his 250 vs. 450 decisions. It's because he has the speed to be a multi time champ and has 0 championships. And his lack of championships is exclusively blamed on his ability to keep it on two wheels.

Ferrandis should absolutely be on a 450 and will be next season. Should be interesting to see what bike and how he does.

As far as the strength, it seems like the best of the best ramp up the strength training not only in quantity but quality as well. Keeping lean isn't a good way to win a championship. Tomac and Roczen have physical strength combined with stamina. Baggett has improved a LOT and has bulked up a good bit. Dungey and RV made the same transition also. I believe this is why AC has more speed than Tomac and Roczen early but gets passed later in the race. AC should really be focusing on adding some bulk while maintaining his endurance if he hasn't started already. It isn't something that happens over night though so I can only guess he's working on it. I thought Sexton was a little bigger also. Makes sense given he's moving to the 450s next season. Should serve him well.
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AxlBundy 2/19/2020 11:00pm
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AxlBundy wrote:
Sexton May very well take 9th at the e-w, but it will be a couple East riders ahead of him in those 8. East was weak...
Sexton May very well take 9th at the e-w, but it will be a couple East riders ahead of him in those 8. East was weak last year but my god is it bad this year.
mx 219 wrote:
I disagree. Outside of forkner, cooper and ferrandis who would win a race on the west? While i think they are 3 of the better guys...
I disagree. Outside of forkner, cooper and ferrandis who would win a race on the west? While i think they are 3 of the better guys (east or west) i think there is more parity on the east. 6 or 7 guys that can battle for a win. Realistically might only be 3 or 4 that will win, but i think the East is the more competitve coast even if they arent all the same speed as forkner or ferrandis.
Craig, Lawrence, Amart, McAdoo. The west isn’t just 3 riders. It happens to have the best 3 riders and only the top spot matters.
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mx 219 2/20/2020 6:51am
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AxlBundy wrote:
Sexton May very well take 9th at the e-w, but it will be a couple East riders ahead of him in those 8. East was weak...
Sexton May very well take 9th at the e-w, but it will be a couple East riders ahead of him in those 8. East was weak last year but my god is it bad this year.
mx 219 wrote:
I disagree. Outside of forkner, cooper and ferrandis who would win a race on the west? While i think they are 3 of the better guys...
I disagree. Outside of forkner, cooper and ferrandis who would win a race on the west? While i think they are 3 of the better guys (east or west) i think there is more parity on the east. 6 or 7 guys that can battle for a win. Realistically might only be 3 or 4 that will win, but i think the East is the more competitve coast even if they arent all the same speed as forkner or ferrandis.
AxlBundy wrote:
Craig, Lawrence, Amart, McAdoo. The west isn’t just 3 riders. It happens to have the best 3 riders and only the top spot matters.
Craig isn't going to win a race, neither is Lawrence, Amart, or McAdoo. Mosiman has like a 10% chance if the stars align... And I like Mosiman, but I'm a realist.

They are good riders, but they won't win. I still pick East for tougher coast and while they may not have as fast of guys (supposedly) I believe you will see more East guys in the top 10 at the shootouts. I'm still not convinced that McElrath won't beat em all with some good starts.
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mx 219 wrote:
I disagree. Outside of forkner, cooper and ferrandis who would win a race on the west? While i think they are 3 of the better guys...
I disagree. Outside of forkner, cooper and ferrandis who would win a race on the west? While i think they are 3 of the better guys (east or west) i think there is more parity on the east. 6 or 7 guys that can battle for a win. Realistically might only be 3 or 4 that will win, but i think the East is the more competitve coast even if they arent all the same speed as forkner or ferrandis.
AxlBundy wrote:
Craig, Lawrence, Amart, McAdoo. The west isn’t just 3 riders. It happens to have the best 3 riders and only the top spot matters.
mx 219 wrote:
Craig isn't going to win a race, neither is Lawrence, Amart, or McAdoo. Mosiman has like a 10% chance if the stars align... And I like...
Craig isn't going to win a race, neither is Lawrence, Amart, or McAdoo. Mosiman has like a 10% chance if the stars align... And I like Mosiman, but I'm a realist.

They are good riders, but they won't win. I still pick East for tougher coast and while they may not have as fast of guys (supposedly) I believe you will see more East guys in the top 10 at the shootouts. I'm still not convinced that McElrath won't beat em all with some good starts.
Jett was a turn away from winning a race. It's bold to say he won't win. Maybe say not as likely?
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GripNRip617 2/20/2020 7:05am
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Are East coast guys off the pace? Now I know qualifying times aren't everything, but let's compare overall best qualifying laps across 250 & 450.

San Diego; Ferrandis 1st O/A, Forkner 3rd O/A, Cooper 13th O/A

Tampa Bay; Martin 11th O/A, Mcelrath 12th O/A, Sexton 14th O/A
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AxlBundy wrote:
Craig, Lawrence, Amart, McAdoo. The west isn’t just 3 riders. It happens to have the best 3 riders and only the top spot matters.
mx 219 wrote:
Craig isn't going to win a race, neither is Lawrence, Amart, or McAdoo. Mosiman has like a 10% chance if the stars align... And I like...
Craig isn't going to win a race, neither is Lawrence, Amart, or McAdoo. Mosiman has like a 10% chance if the stars align... And I like Mosiman, but I'm a realist.

They are good riders, but they won't win. I still pick East for tougher coast and while they may not have as fast of guys (supposedly) I believe you will see more East guys in the top 10 at the shootouts. I'm still not convinced that McElrath won't beat em all with some good starts.
stremme12 wrote:
Jett was a turn away from winning a race. It's bold to say he won't win. Maybe say not as likely?
I more so meant he aint winnning now (because he is out). Based on what I saw from Jett early on I do think he could win a race if he was still racing. That wasn't my point though, East is stronger overall in my opinion.
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crowe176 2/25/2020 2:43am
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Passed and dropped McElrath second gang bang. Excited for Daytona!
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reading all these comments. just think it's funny. He didn't get that number plate last year by beating himself into the ground he let the other hero do that and then beat him with solid finishes all series long.

this year hate to say it but East, West, who cares, if he wants it he will win it. Did anyone happen to see the second moto last Saturday night? Or even the first after he hit the ground with help?

What will he do? He will win or not but his focus will be to repeat that number plate at the end with 2-1e's.

Then lets see what he does on the big bike. He has grown, matured, and will be a force in that class soon as well.

how do i know all this. I watched him since he was 4. I know how he does things.

You want "flashy" you want "drama" great. He looks for results and calculates how to earn them.

and ya I am biased as hell, but that's ok. you guys keep second guessing him, thinking he isn't up to par.

people who pay attention, and who know. well they know.

it's been 2 races this year, coming off an injury not that long ago. I think he has stepped up pretty damn well.

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Gordon Liddy 2/26/2020 5:36am
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He looks very solid. I predict that he will win the 250SX title again.
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I think it’s worth mentioning that most of the Honda 250 guys thought they were a little bit underpowered on last years bike. Sexton looked really good last year but didn’t have the pace Forkner did and that was clear, but if he was on a equal bike he definitely could have been I think. And that is evidenced this season also. Easy playing captain hindsight but either way he seems like a cool guy and definitely looks good right now!!
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nskerb wrote:
I think it’s worth mentioning that most of the Honda 250 guys thought they were a little bit underpowered on last years bike. Sexton looked really...
I think it’s worth mentioning that most of the Honda 250 guys thought they were a little bit underpowered on last years bike. Sexton looked really good last year but didn’t have the pace Forkner did and that was clear, but if he was on a equal bike he definitely could have been I think. And that is evidenced this season also. Easy playing captain hindsight but either way he seems like a cool guy and definitely looks good right now!!
I little bit is an understatement... I know a good friend of one of the Geico Honda riders and they were talking all year about how much slower their bike was, especially compared to the Yamaha.
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