Another Aussie Getting a US Supercross Shot?

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Heard we'll be seeing Dylan Long on a 450 in US SX in the next week or so...maybe a 250 come East coast?
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He has so much natural talent!!!
Lack of race time may be his only issue, but damn I'm keen to see how he goes!
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Talented dude and good style, but not sure he’s been doing too much hardcore racing lately???
Hopefully he’s been putting in the work and can show his talent.

Any idea on what or for who he’ll be riding ML?

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Weird, that'll make 4 non US riders called Dylan in AMA SX this year.
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He's one of them dudes that looks unbeatable when he's riding on his own..

At the fear of getting an impassioned fuck you from him via uncle ronnies insta I can't see many 450 mains in his future.. 250 ones though!
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Well thats a surprise! He hasn't posted anything on instagram..
Hes been out at our local track nearly every weekend its open in recent months...to say he is going fast is an understatement, he can make your head spin with what he can do on a bike. Lately he certainly seems to have upped the intensity and has clearly lost some weight.
Id hoped that he would do this..if he gets on a bike that works for him...people will take notice.
Looking forward to seeing if this all comes to pass.
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PJRAUS wrote:
Well thats a surprise! He hasn't posted anything on instagram.. Hes been out at our local track nearly every weekend its open in recent months...to say...
Well thats a surprise! He hasn't posted anything on instagram..
Hes been out at our local track nearly every weekend its open in recent months...to say he is going fast is an understatement, he can make your head spin with what he can do on a bike. Lately he certainly seems to have upped the intensity and has clearly lost some weight.
Id hoped that he would do this..if he gets on a bike that works for him...people will take notice.
Looking forward to seeing if this all comes to pass.
He looked like he was on the pub diet at one time that's for sure, he is the Aussie Josh Hill I reckon
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Yeah..🤣🤣...still some work to do in that regard I reckon...but far as I know he is a non drinker.
He really loves to ride and he has incredible ability...Its certainly going to be interesting to follow what happens..
I was just outside near sundown and I could hear someone ripping on a bike..off in the distance...probably Dylan..hes got a couple of tracks hereabouts..
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ML512 wrote:
Heard we'll be seeing Dylan Long on a 450 in US SX in the next week or so...maybe a 250 come East coast?
A green bike right?
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Talented dude and good style, but not sure he’s been doing too much hardcore racing lately??? Hopefully he’s been putting in the work and can show...
Talented dude and good style, but not sure he’s been doing too much hardcore racing lately???
Hopefully he’s been putting in the work and can show his talent.

Any idea on what or for who he’ll be riding ML?
All good ML, just saw your hint in Pit Bits- Partzilla Kawi right?
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ML512 wrote:
Heard we'll be seeing Dylan Long on a 450 in US SX in the next week or so...maybe a 250 come East coast?
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A green bike right?
Well that's interesting, his most recent post on instagram was a rehash from a couple of years ago when he was on the empire Kawasaki team..
From recollection, the last year he raced supercross here, he finished 5th overall and the last national he raced at Coolum Queensland..sand track...he won...
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CYi-zBqIWQ8/?utm_medium=copy_link
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I got told he was landing here tonight, so we will see him practicing this week.
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What is the deal with him? Like never reached his full potential?

Always heard he was insanely talented, but he was never dominant or anything if I’m correct results wise.

Cool he’s giving it a shot over there. Good luck to him.

I know a lotta Aussie’s got the skills, but kinda don’t give a F about the training and fitness. Beers, pubs and pies are too good!
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What is the deal with him? Like never reached his full potential? Always heard he was insanely talented, but he was never dominant or anything if...
What is the deal with him? Like never reached his full potential?

Always heard he was insanely talented, but he was never dominant or anything if I’m correct results wise.

Cool he’s giving it a shot over there. Good luck to him.

I know a lotta Aussie’s got the skills, but kinda don’t give a F about the training and fitness. Beers, pubs and pies are too good!
I dont know Longy that well..hes a nice young bloke ,very polite, loves kids and the kids at the track all love him..he's king of the kids for sure.
I can absolutely attest to the fact that he is insanely talented, I watch him ride a lot...when he blows by you out on the track...well it gives you a wakeup as to how fast those guys are really going.
Maybe started too young, maybe never really had to work for it....all speculation...
Maybe this will light a fire under him..he hasn't raced for a couple of years..he's been working for his dad at the depot at Benalla bulk fertilizers...I dont think hes been loving that.
I really think if he got paired with a really good trainer and on a team with a solid bike...he could surprise a lot of people
Its all up to him...
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What’s the latest on this? Haven’t seen or heard anything about it happening
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That was cool..never seen that video b4. A few years ago..well hes a bit heftier now, but I would say faster..
His name is not on the pre enty list for SanDiego...not surprising..that would have been nuts..no sx in two years then get off a plane and spend 2 days on a new bike then race sandiego..nuh! He's no dummy! He will be wanting to get some serious seat time in b4 he races
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Remember watching him at ride park when it was first taken over from parwan, always wondered how he never went on to dominate aus sx. He stood out even compared to other pros that ride there
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CPR wrote:
Talented dude and good style, but not sure he’s been doing too much hardcore racing lately??? Hopefully he’s been putting in the work and can show...
Talented dude and good style, but not sure he’s been doing too much hardcore racing lately???
Hopefully he’s been putting in the work and can show his talent.

Any idea on what or for who he’ll be riding ML?
American racing isnt hardcore racing, its laid back racing, thats why everyone comes here to race.

If they were gp quality they wouldnt be racing american quantity.
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Still haven't seen anything more about this...Longy hasnt posted on instagram for ages now, and he removed his most recent post,which was a video of him riding his home sx track on a Kawi ,from a couple years ago.
Chesney Vale is probably gonna be open Sunday so If I see him out there ,then this was fake news...hoping I dont see him out there, but instead see his name on a pre entry list for round 4...although I think that would still be too soon and unrealistic ..
Oh well...something to relieve the mid week boredom..
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1/25/2022 5:26am Edited Date/Time 1/25/2022 5:26am
PJRAUS wrote:
Still haven't seen anything more about this...Longy hasnt posted on instagram for ages now, and he removed his most recent post,which was a video of him...
Still haven't seen anything more about this...Longy hasnt posted on instagram for ages now, and he removed his most recent post,which was a video of him riding his home sx track on a Kawi ,from a couple years ago.
Chesney Vale is probably gonna be open Sunday so If I see him out there ,then this was fake news...hoping I dont see him out there, but instead see his name on a pre entry list for round 4...although I think that would still be too soon and unrealistic ..
Oh well...something to relieve the mid week boredom..
Not sure what’s going on. I’ll check in this week on it, the original comment came from the team owner.
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Still haven't seen anything more about this...Longy hasnt posted on instagram for ages now, and he removed his most recent post,which was a video of him...
Still haven't seen anything more about this...Longy hasnt posted on instagram for ages now, and he removed his most recent post,which was a video of him riding his home sx track on a Kawi ,from a couple years ago.
Chesney Vale is probably gonna be open Sunday so If I see him out there ,then this was fake news...hoping I dont see him out there, but instead see his name on a pre entry list for round 4...although I think that would still be too soon and unrealistic ..
Oh well...something to relieve the mid week boredom..
ML512 wrote:
Not sure what’s going on. I’ll check in this week on it, the original comment came from the team owner.
No worries 🍺
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Dylan got to SoCal on January 17th and rode the bike at Elsinore and then decided to go back home.
I think he realized he wasn’t ready after over 2 years of no racing and got scared plus he wasn’t in the best shape.
I don’t know which day he went home but he didn’t stay for a week.
I would have asked Julien on Saturday but he had a family emergency on the weekend and wasn’t able to be at the race.
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Oh..thats a bummer. Yeah I thought it would be tough, he probably hasn't even ridden on a sx track in 2 years. There really is nowhere to go practice supercross unless you can get on a private track
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1/26/2022 6:20am Edited Date/Time 1/26/2022 6:20am
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Dylan got to SoCal on January 17th and rode the bike at Elsinore and then decided to go back home. I think he realized he wasn’t...
Dylan got to SoCal on January 17th and rode the bike at Elsinore and then decided to go back home.
I think he realized he wasn’t ready after over 2 years of no racing and got scared plus he wasn’t in the best shape.
I don’t know which day he went home but he didn’t stay for a week.
I would have asked Julien on Saturday but he had a family emergency on the weekend and wasn’t able to be at the race.
Damn, but that makes sense why we haven’t saw anything.


PRMX is having hell getting a 450 fill-in. Scott Champion dislocated his shoulder first day on the bike (just going through the whoops, didn’t even crash), Long choosing to not go through with it, and Schmidt raced the bike for two rounds but is going back of his Husky now.
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romain524 wrote:
Dylan got to SoCal on January 17th and rode the bike at Elsinore and then decided to go back home. I think he realized he wasn’t...
Dylan got to SoCal on January 17th and rode the bike at Elsinore and then decided to go back home.
I think he realized he wasn’t ready after over 2 years of no racing and got scared plus he wasn’t in the best shape.
I don’t know which day he went home but he didn’t stay for a week.
I would have asked Julien on Saturday but he had a family emergency on the weekend and wasn’t able to be at the race.
ML512 wrote:
Damn, but that makes sense why we haven’t saw anything. PRMX is having hell getting a 450 fill-in. Scott Champion dislocated his shoulder first day on...
Damn, but that makes sense why we haven’t saw anything.


PRMX is having hell getting a 450 fill-in. Scott Champion dislocated his shoulder first day on the bike (just going through the whoops, didn’t even crash), Long choosing to not go through with it, and Schmidt raced the bike for two rounds but is going back of his Husky now.
Nick tested all day at Elsinore with the guy at MX-tech and found a decent setting so he is gonna ride the Kawi again tomorrow and give it a try again this weekend.
He didn’t feel safe with the suspensions at all those 2 rounds since he wasn’t able to test until today.
Julien needs Nick to keep racing the bike for sponsors obligations.
It’s for sure been hard for Julien! It would be interesting for the Aus local to ask Dylan how he felt.
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romain524 wrote:
Dylan got to SoCal on January 17th and rode the bike at Elsinore and then decided to go back home. I think he realized he wasn’t...
Dylan got to SoCal on January 17th and rode the bike at Elsinore and then decided to go back home.
I think he realized he wasn’t ready after over 2 years of no racing and got scared plus he wasn’t in the best shape.
I don’t know which day he went home but he didn’t stay for a week.
I would have asked Julien on Saturday but he had a family emergency on the weekend and wasn’t able to be at the race.
Long way to go to realise you're not fit Pinch
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