Thrasher Star Racing

Bidirella wrote:

Signing Craig over Nichols? 2020 is just really weird

Zycki11 wrote:

I like Nichols, unfortunately I don’t see him back at Yamaha. Again, I think the team who stands the most to gain out of the 250...

I like Nichols, unfortunately I don’t see him back at Yamaha. Again, I think the team who stands the most to gain out of the 250 musical chairs this season is JGR. Masterpool*, Marchbanks, Nichols, are all possibly on the market. New casino money for JGR and they can pickup some great riders.

Question wrote:

If you think star is really that bad, while I think is more some goofy or temperamental stuffs, then you would be reaaallly shocked at general...

If you think star is really that bad, while I think is more some goofy or temperamental stuffs, then you would be reaaallly shocked at general business practices. The world is not white or black, but mostly grey. I wrote a couple pages about it in a thesis, and found in total, in the world, 13.000 billion dollars of identified frauds & other shady stuffs over a 30 years period. (about 100% of the average GDP of the US, through 30 years).

Right now for instance, Nikola looked to have shady practices ... by frauding just 30 billions to investors

nskerb wrote:

I have zero idea what you’re saying.

Question wrote:

Basically that 1 or 2 members at Star racing may have been a bit goofy or temperamental during these last few months, but not shady or...

Basically that 1 or 2 members at Star racing may have been a bit goofy or temperamental during these last few months, but not shady or sharky as many try to paint that team. I don't think they deserve a bad reputation that will last 10 years due to that.

What I was saying too is that if you want to paint that team as shady, I have a 2 pages table summarizing 13.000 billions of fraud over 30 years in the world, and that is a whole different level of shadyness. Business is business.

Teej317 wrote:

I need help keeping track of all this Star Yamaha stuff....so is the 2021 rider list as follows? 250s: McElrath Craig Nichols Cooper Thrasher ?? 450s...

I need help keeping track of all this Star Yamaha stuff....so is the 2021 rider list as follows?

250s:
McElrath
Craig
Nichols
Cooper
Thrasher
??

450s:
Ferrandis
Plessinger

Bidirella wrote:

Signing Craig over Nichols? 2020 is just really weird

88FYNN88 wrote:

Well, there is a rumor that Jeff Majkrzak(Craig's Farther-InLaw) will be leaving Honda and going to Yamaha so, that would be your answer.

Question wrote:

Basically that 1 or 2 members at Star racing may have been a bit goofy or temperamental during these last few months, but not shady or...

Basically that 1 or 2 members at Star racing may have been a bit goofy or temperamental during these last few months, but not shady or sharky as many try to paint that team. I don't think they deserve a bad reputation that will last 10 years due to that.

What I was saying too is that if you want to paint that team as shady, I have a 2 pages table summarizing 13.000 billions of fraud over 30 years in the world, and that is a whole different level of shadyness. Business is business.

LungButter wrote:

Not just this year, they have a history of cutting riders before a contract was fulfilled. Including Wil Hahn who is ironically on the payroll again...

Not just this year, they have a history of cutting riders before a contract was fulfilled. Including Wil Hahn who is ironically on the payroll again now.

There is also multiple instances of shady dealings to get riders who were under contract with other teams.

Wasn't Frye on a Suzuki ride and then just mysteriously showed up on a Yamaha one day?

Protesting fuel as a complete desperation move to get a title that their rider lost fair and square?

Petitioning the AMA to let McEltrath stay 250s when he's already taken a dive a once to not point out and now has finally pointed out?

They just don't seem to do business with class. They do build a bad ass bike though.

88FYNN88 wrote:

Well, there is a rumor that Jeff Majkrzak(Craig's Farther-InLaw) will be leaving Honda and going to Yamaha so, that would be your answer.

peelout wrote:

the move from KTM to GasGas should be a very good one in my opinion. they've been struggling to get a decent suspension package for a...

the move from KTM to GasGas should be a very good one in my opinion. they've been struggling to get a decent suspension package for a LONG time.

should be interesting to say the least

88FYNN88 wrote:

Well, there is a rumor that Jeff Majkrzak(Craig's Farther-InLaw) will be leaving Honda and going to Yamaha so, that would be your answer.

Sr_Vet_Rider wrote:

I’m told that Jeff backed out of buying the Star team, but he’s definitely parting ways with the Geico Honda team. Christian’s brother is currently the...

I’m told that Jeff backed out of buying the Star team, but he’s definitely parting ways with the Geico Honda team.
Christian’s brother is currently the crew chief at Star and will likely have a role next year. That and Jeff’s early interest in buying the team probably played a part in Christian getting the ride. I’m ok with it, I just hope he can ride to his ability and stay healthy. He’s a great kid and I want to see him do well !

GeorgiePorgie wrote:

I always wonder why these factories don’t have more guys under their tents. Even at bonus only contracts / no salary / bikes only rides...

Sr_Vet_Rider wrote:

I’m told that Jeff backed out of buying the Star team, but he’s definitely parting ways with the Geico Honda team. Christian’s brother is currently the...

I’m told that Jeff backed out of buying the Star team, but he’s definitely parting ways with the Geico Honda team.
Christian’s brother is currently the crew chief at Star and will likely have a role next year. That and Jeff’s early interest in buying the team probably played a part in Christian getting the ride. I’m ok with it, I just hope he can ride to his ability and stay healthy. He’s a great kid and I want to see him do well !

MxKing809 wrote:

Hey Peely, Don’t they run 52 mm Cone Valves direct from WP? Are you saying that Troy Lee was given forks maybe, but had to figure...

Hey Peely,

Don’t they run 52 mm Cone Valves direct from WP?

Are you saying that Troy Lee was given forks maybe, but had to figure valving and setting out on their own?

Sr_Vet_Rider wrote:

I’m told that Jeff backed out of buying the Star team, but he’s definitely parting ways with the Geico Honda team. Christian’s brother is currently the...

I’m told that Jeff backed out of buying the Star team, but he’s definitely parting ways with the Geico Honda team.
Christian’s brother is currently the crew chief at Star and will likely have a role next year. That and Jeff’s early interest in buying the team probably played a part in Christian getting the ride. I’m ok with it, I just hope he can ride to his ability and stay healthy. He’s a great kid and I want to see him do well !

Matthes wrote:

This is all wrong,.

Sr_Vet_Rider wrote:

I’m told that Jeff backed out of buying the Star team, but he’s definitely parting ways with the Geico Honda team. Christian’s brother is currently the...

I’m told that Jeff backed out of buying the Star team, but he’s definitely parting ways with the Geico Honda team.
Christian’s brother is currently the crew chief at Star and will likely have a role next year. That and Jeff’s early interest in buying the team probably played a part in Christian getting the ride. I’m ok with it, I just hope he can ride to his ability and stay healthy. He’s a great kid and I want to see him do well !

Matthes wrote:

This is all wrong,.

Sr_Vet_Rider wrote:

I’m told that Jeff backed out of buying the Star team, but he’s definitely parting ways with the Geico Honda team. Christian’s brother is currently the...

I’m told that Jeff backed out of buying the Star team, but he’s definitely parting ways with the Geico Honda team.
Christian’s brother is currently the crew chief at Star and will likely have a role next year. That and Jeff’s early interest in buying the team probably played a part in Christian getting the ride. I’m ok with it, I just hope he can ride to his ability and stay healthy. He’s a great kid and I want to see him do well !

Matthes wrote:

This is all wrong,.

Sr_Vet_Rider wrote:

Lol
“All” ?
Let’s hear it... I guess I’ve been lied to.

MxKing809 wrote:

Hey Peely, Don’t they run 52 mm Cone Valves direct from WP? Are you saying that Troy Lee was given forks maybe, but had to figure...

Hey Peely,

Don’t they run 52 mm Cone Valves direct from WP?

Are you saying that Troy Lee was given forks maybe, but had to figure valving and setting out on their own?

romain524 wrote:

Yes but the team didn’t want to pay WP for testing days for the young guys. Falk and Cantrell were roughly riding Mcelrath’s suspensions setting and...

Yes but the team didn’t want to pay WP for testing days for the young guys. Falk and Cantrell were roughly riding Mcelrath’s suspensions setting and were not happy with that. Which created tensions within the riders and the team.

mb60 wrote:

I hope JGR can get a 2nd 250 rider as well. Marchbanks, Nichols or Harrison maybe with Martin ?

Mega Racing wrote:

How does KTM let another good amateur prospect go?? If i were Rodger i would be having some serious meetings & find out whats going on...

How does KTM let another good amateur prospect go?? If i were Rodger i would be having some serious meetings & find out whats going on. KTM knew that jett Lawrence was going to be a big talent from watching him in Europe & they never took him on either. The last big successful runs KTM had in 250s was when they brought marvin & kenny over from Europe. Husky had great success with Osborne but when he was winning in 250s he was about 10 years older than the competition.

KTM / Husky / Gas Gas really need to sort there amateur to Pro program out.

& while there at it, they need to pull another 2-3HP up the start straight & get competive again!

Motofinne wrote:

They put their eggs in the wrong basket with TLD years ago. It seems like they have finally understood that with bringing the 250 program inhouse...

They put their eggs in the wrong basket with TLD years ago. It seems like they have finally understood that with bringing the 250 program inhouse again.

mb60 wrote:

I hope JGR can get a 2nd 250 rider as well. Marchbanks, Nichols or Harrison maybe with Martin ?

MX Culture wrote:

Marchbanks is rumored to being going to blue also, but not with the team that you would think...

mb60 wrote:

I hope JGR can get a 2nd 250 rider as well. Marchbanks, Nichols or Harrison maybe with Martin ?

MX Culture wrote:

Marchbanks is rumored to being going to blue also, but not with the team that you would think...

-MAVERICK- wrote:

ClubMX or Rock River?