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Bidirella 10/8/2020 9:52pm
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Richard Tease II wrote:
I haven’t seen enough consistency from Kay to warrant moving up yet.
I agree with you, another EMX250 season won’t hurt him to much.

I think it’s more off a team related thing, other wise they needed to sign someone for one year, they didn’t wanted to go that route and moved Kay over a bit earlier.

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Motofinne 10/8/2020 10:14pm
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DeStouwer wrote:
Kay de Wolf confirmed with Rockstar Energy Husqvarna for 2021 in MX2. Maxime Grau will race for the team in EMX250.
Richard Tease II wrote:
I haven’t seen enough consistency from Kay to warrant moving up yet.
I also think it would've been healthy for him to stay down and do one more EMX250 year. Then maybe race MX2 on weekends when there isn't the EMX250 class.
Muscle-Milk-KTM 10/8/2020 10:31pm
10/8/2020 10:31pm
DeStouwer wrote:
Kay de Wolf confirmed with Rockstar Energy Husqvarna for 2021 in MX2. Maxime Grau will race for the team in EMX250.
Richard Tease II wrote:
I haven’t seen enough consistency from Kay to warrant moving up yet.
Motofinne wrote:
I also think it would've been healthy for him to stay down and do one more EMX250 year. Then maybe race MX2 on weekends when there...
I also think it would've been healthy for him to stay down and do one more EMX250 year. Then maybe race MX2 on weekends when there isn't the EMX250 class.
Didn’t you know it’s all about getting them to MX2 as soon as possible now. But I agree with what’s been said, another year in EMX250 the move up.
Finnish_Flash_62 10/8/2020 10:36pm
10/8/2020 10:36pm
DeStouwer wrote:
Kay de Wolf confirmed with Rockstar Energy Husqvarna for 2021 in MX2. Maxime Grau will race for the team in EMX250.
And people thought a year ago it was quick to move him from 125’s to EMX250 for this year. The kid rode 85’s 2 years ago, wonder what the rush is.
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roninho 10/9/2020 12:22am
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It seems like they they have the plan to simply move him up if he is capable of structurally running in the top 5 to top 3.
They did it in 125cc and now again in emx250.
Normally i would think it's insane to move up that quickly, but well Kay is getting results. I have no idea what his ceiling will be but without injuries i do think he will be performing pretty well in mx2 next year.
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barciasmom 10/9/2020 3:13am
10/9/2020 3:13am
Any word on Walsh for 21? I know he mentioned coming back to the states after mxgp but his results may have earned him a ride, lots of potential being shown
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philG 10/9/2020 3:27am
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Moving De Wulf up is a sound plan, he know has a good crack ar MX2 instead of having another year doing the same thing.. Same applies to Hofer.. blood them in EMX and bring them up if they shine, else 2 years in EMX125 then 2 in EMX250 eats into an MX2 carreer. Especially if they end up too big for a 250 at 20.
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SD15 10/9/2020 8:27am
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Rumour is out that Mattia Guadagnini will join the KTM Red Bull De Carli squad next to Prado & Cairoli
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Snapper 10/9/2020 8:43am
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Bidirella wrote:
I agree with you, another EMX250 season won’t hurt him to much. I think it’s more off a team related thing, other wise they needed to...
I agree with you, another EMX250 season won’t hurt him to much.

I think it’s more off a team related thing, other wise they needed to sign someone for one year, they didn’t wanted to go that route and moved Kay over a bit earlier.

Not quite, Jed ages out at the end of 2021.

Kay just needs to not crash and he'll be golden, couple tough rounds of EMX250 recently. If he can finish the year strong he'll come out swinging next year. He's only just turned 15.
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Bidirella 10/9/2020 9:14am
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Snapper wrote:
Not quite, Jed ages out at the end of 2021. Kay just needs to not crash and he'll be golden, couple tough rounds of EMX250 recently...
Not quite, Jed ages out at the end of 2021.

Kay just needs to not crash and he'll be golden, couple tough rounds of EMX250 recently. If he can finish the year strong he'll come out swinging next year. He's only just turned 15.
Really? I thought Beaton got 2 seasons left (21/22).

Kay is amazing for his age, if everything works out fine he will be a contender for wins in a few seasons and still has a long GP MX2 career left..
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Bidirella 10/9/2020 9:15am
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SD15 wrote:
Rumour is out that Mattia Guadagnini will join the KTM Red Bull De Carli squad next to Prado & Cairoli
Heard that rumor also, would be a great move on both sides!

Great for Mattia to get a Factory shot and for DiCarli a great move to pick up the hottest Italian prospect in years.
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philG 10/9/2020 11:56am
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SD15 wrote:
Rumour is out that Mattia Guadagnini will join the KTM Red Bull De Carli squad next to Prado & Cairoli
Bidirella wrote:
Heard that rumor also, would be a great move on both sides! Great for Mattia to get a Factory shot and for DiCarli a great move...
Heard that rumor also, would be a great move on both sides!

Great for Mattia to get a Factory shot and for DiCarli a great move to pick up the hottest Italian prospect in years.
Alberto Forato is the hottest Italian prospect for years, he needs to be on a 450 though ... can you say 'Italian Desalle'
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Finnish_Flash_62 10/9/2020 1:55pm
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SD15 wrote:
Rumour is out that Mattia Guadagnini will join the KTM Red Bull De Carli squad next to Prado & Cairoli
I like this. A lot.
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Bidirella 10/9/2020 2:00pm
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philG wrote:
Alberto Forato is the hottest Italian prospect for years, he needs to be on a 450 though ... can you say 'Italian Desalle'
Heard rumors of Forato and JM Honda for MXGP so who knows...

I agree and think he will be better on 450 like Desalle and Jasikonis...
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MXMattii 10/9/2020 3:40pm
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KRT Kawasaki & Ben Watson
Motoblouz & Clément Desalle
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philG 10/10/2020 3:53am
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MXMattii wrote:
KRT Kawasaki & Ben Watson
Motoblouz & Clément Desalle
Source?

Watson has been very keen to stay in the Yamaha family, but its also known that he was trained by Jacky Vimond in 2018, who is now with Kawaski, and Vimond rates him highly ( while not doing the hiring) so i can see it as a possibilty, while a satellitte Yamaha deal with Gebben or SM Action is more likely.

Desalle on the other hand is now in the same situation as Paulin, where you know what you are going to get , and it isnt anything better than they have already done, and it will cost you a pretty penny,

Also Nathan Watson is signed already in MotoBlouz for the Beach series, and Insta comments of him on the 2021 Honda 450 hint at MXGP possibilies.. remember he was solid performer aged 22 on a 450, before going KTM enduro . And he is certainly a better investment than Guillod , who IMO has peaked.

With Desalle, Paulin, and Tonus all free agents, they will need to adjust their money expectations to stay on a good ride in the class.
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THE mx addict 10/20/2020 12:53pm
10/20/2020 12:53pm
Benistant with Kemea Yamaha for 2021 MX2 World Championship, alongside Geerts and Renaux.
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THE mx addict 10/20/2020 12:55pm
10/20/2020 12:55pm
And Watson expected to be with Gebben Yamaha (MX1).
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THE mx addict 10/20/2020 12:57pm
10/20/2020 12:57pm
Vlaanderen maybe with KRT Kawasaki...
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THE mx addict 10/25/2020 2:34pm
10/25/2020 2:34pm
Rumour of the day : Bogers in talk with Rockstar Husky MXGP team for 2021...
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DeStouwer 10/25/2020 2:44pm
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THE mx addict wrote:
Rumour of the day : Bogers in talk with Rockstar Husky MXGP team for 2021...
So 3 riders then? Jasikonis and TKO are already signed.
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themrtoad 10/25/2020 3:04pm
10/25/2020 3:04pm
How certain is it that AJ27 will make a full recovery?
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numbers 10/25/2020 4:13pm
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MXMattii wrote:
KRT Kawasaki & Ben Watson
Motoblouz & Clément Desalle
Any photos of Herlings testing the Honda?
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2stroketango 10/25/2020 8:51pm
10/25/2020 8:51pm
What does Coldenhoff's latest injury mean for his prospects? I can't see Yamaha wanting to take a risk without seeing his recovery and if he will be the same rider he has been the last year or so.
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roninho 10/26/2020 12:19am
10/26/2020 12:19am
You can expect Coldenhoff to have signed a contract a while ago. Mx tends to officially announce the contracts when the current contract is expired, but the new contracts have been signed a long time ago. At least for most at the top.
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roninho 10/26/2020 12:26am
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THE mx addict wrote:
Rumour of the day : Bogers in talk with Rockstar Husky MXGP team for 2021...
DeStouwer wrote:
So 3 riders then? Jasikonis and TKO are already signed.
Imo it has more to do with what Themrtoad allready mentions: AJ's recovery.
Signing a 3rd guy gives AJ all the time for his recovery without the team having to worry they only start with one guy.

To be honest, that's also the only reason i'd sign Bogers as a 3rd rider if i'm factory Husqvarna. He has been doing good lately, but good for a non-factory team, not as in that is the guy the factory needs to make a 3rd ride available for.
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philG 10/26/2020 2:07am
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THE mx addict wrote:
Rumour of the day : Bogers in talk with Rockstar Husky MXGP team for 2021...
DeStouwer wrote:
So 3 riders then? Jasikonis and TKO are already signed.
This makes a lot of sense.. 2 riders to fulfill contractual obligation and space for AJ when he is able to return.
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THE mx addict 10/26/2020 7:11am
10/26/2020 7:11am
Ben Watson alongside Seewer with MXGP Yamaha factory team next year.
So Coldenhoff finaly staying with Gas Gas?
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