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It’s looking like AC222 will do a few rounds in the US this year, which is freakin awesome..
Obviously AC still hauls the mail, but where do you have him finishing here on US bikes and in a series he doesn’t have experience with?
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themrtoad 4/5/2022 5:11am
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If he is really prepared I think he can do well. He is is not a great qualifier anymore, but still a decent starter. His fitness should be ok. 3-5th perhaps is my guess
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Between P3 and P7 i think. On a good day he will still be able to get a win i think.
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davis224 4/5/2022 7:27am
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If he does Red Bud or Ironman count me in
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Juck 4/5/2022 7:35am
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New bike, probably not in proper shape, also probably not willing to push that hard. If the full field lines up I'd probably put him around 5-10, but if he's serious about it then I think he'll get some podiums and depending on how many rounds he does I think there's a fairly decent chance he grabs an overall.

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Podium speed, for sure. He'll be right there with Anderson. And pushing further up.
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Mugeneco 4/5/2022 11:08am
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Healthy and fit maybe top 5
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ricky racer 4/5/2022 11:39am
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davis224 wrote:
If he does Red Bud or Ironman count me in
Since he'll be representing Italy in the MXoN, my guess is he'll race Red Bud to figure out the track and bike settings.
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Sc2 4/5/2022 11:40am
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Who knows, maybe top 5
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rubenkroon23 4/5/2022 12:01pm
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Can podium every round in my opinion, if he is prepaired ofcourse. He is one of those guys that can ride really well on any type of soil. I dont think he will beat Tomac straight up, maybe if ET3 crashes in the first corner.
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jeffro503 4/5/2022 12:05pm
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I'll be at Washougal for sure , and I hope he chooses that round. He's an extremely competitive person , and I don't see him showing up to just cruise around in 10th place. Still very capable of getting on the box imo.
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#244# 4/5/2022 1:24pm
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If he gets a bike nearly like his last one and i think he will, then he will maybe be podium. He will be fit and focused and he will enjoy racing without pressure. The guy is still crazy fast and stays with his old team to help the other guys, he loves to ride …he will enjoy riding in the US and maybe not alone😉
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bayodome 4/5/2022 1:27pm
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Battling for wins fo sho
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Sunhouse 4/5/2022 1:35pm
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It depends how serious he is about it. Maybe taking some time off and doing something new will motivate him to do well? I guess he will do better after a few rounds. But it will be tough to get back to his A-game. But if he goes I sure will be rooting for him. I’m guessing about Barcia’s pace - around 5-3 on his best days. Normally around 8-5 and a few crashes
(But I would love to see him up front of course)
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inthebadboycorner 4/5/2022 1:41pm
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Just to be able to see him ride one last time, and return home safely would be a treat.
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Demonslayer 4/5/2022 2:18pm
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What about Herlings then if he shows up?
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blockhead17 4/5/2022 11:40pm
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Demonslayer wrote:
What about Herlings then if he shows up?
Herlings will be competing for wins, no doubt.. I would love to have herlings and AC222 in the same race with our guys!
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Motofinne 4/6/2022 12:00am
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He turns 37 this year and is retired. It would be incredible if he could podium an outdoor race.
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#434 4/6/2022 12:21am
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You guys are high! Maybe Top 5???
Who in the US outside the top 5 could seriously challenge a half decent prepared AC222?
He‘s gonna go for the podium and if he’s in shape for the win.
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NorCalRedRyder 4/6/2022 12:35am
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blockhead17 wrote:
It’s looking like AC222 will do a few rounds in the US this year, which is freakin awesome.. Obviously AC still hauls the mail, but where...
It’s looking like AC222 will do a few rounds in the US this year, which is freakin awesome..
Obviously AC still hauls the mail, but where do you have him finishing here on US bikes and in a series he doesn’t have experience with?
Depending on who is healthy, I'd say 6th to 9th.
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