Webb Dropping Anchor

ricky racer
Profile picture for user ricky racer
Posts
278
Joined
12/25/2011
Location
Niles, MI, USA
ricky racer
Edited Date/Time 4/25/2022 5:38pm
Cooper gets the start at Foxborough but quickly gets passed by 6 riders. DC hinted that Webb might sit out the outdoors in 2022. What's going on, equipment, injury or motivation?
1
3
|
blockhead17
Profile picture for user blockhead17
Posts
2819
Joined
6/13/2018
Location
Tokyo, JP
blockhead17 4/24/2022 6:14am
4/24/2022 6:14am
Sit out the outdoors is a stretch.. To me it indicated he just isn’t 100% yet.
2
Gordon Liddy
Profile picture for user Gordon Liddy
Posts
1329
Joined
8/19/2019
Location
Butte, MT, USA
Gordon Liddy 4/24/2022 7:37am
4/24/2022 7:37am
Is he 100% recovered from that crash with Sexton?
1
5
kijen
Profile picture for user kijen
Posts
1224
Joined
10/1/2010
Location
Jacksonville, FL, USA
kijen 4/24/2022 8:10am
4/24/2022 8:10am
Guess Tomac dropped anchor too, think Webb passed him at the end. Yeah i know Tomac has this in the bag and just needs to finish, lol.

Sort of thought Sexton was gonna push Anderson but he got gapped at the end.
14
bents
Profile picture for user bents
Posts
3402
Joined
12/31/2009
Location
CA
Fantasy
828th
bents 4/24/2022 8:12am
4/24/2022 8:12am
He might ponder sitting out the summer because he doesn't see himself anywhere near the front of the pack. Not a great career move if he sits out. Might signal he wants out of KTM? He did not look good yesterday.
3
1

The Shop

See All »
Motoxdoc
Profile picture for user Motoxdoc
Posts
2710
Joined
11/8/2009
Location
Steamboat Springs, CO, USA
Motoxdoc 4/24/2022 9:16am
4/24/2022 9:16am
ricky racer wrote:
Cooper gets the start at Foxborough but quickly gets passed by 6 riders. DC hinted that Webb might sit out the outdoors in 2022. What's going...
Cooper gets the start at Foxborough but quickly gets passed by 6 riders. DC hinted that Webb might sit out the outdoors in 2022. What's going on, equipment, injury or motivation?
I think sometimes the series takes a toll on these guys, mentally and or physically, to the point where a break will help them. it’s hard to grind year in and year out at that top level. Sometimes the riders need a break to put the fire back in their belly. RC skipped a series for knee repairs, but I think that break help motivate him and he came back stronger than ever. K-Dub took a year off and came back stronger than ever. Even Craig took a break, and look at him now. I believe all three of those riders would’ve been less successful had they not taken a little breather. Coop has been grinding at the top for a while and he’s won a couple of these things. Now there’s five or six other guys that are grinding just as hard or harder and they haven’t won any. so they’re a little more motivated to stay in the game grinding at that top level. I think Cooper is just a little tired, that’s the evolution of the sport. Eventually Tomac is going to be tired too.
8
8
Mr. Info
Profile picture for user Mr. Info
Posts
1671
Joined
5/3/2010
Location
Perris, CA, USA
Mr. Info 4/24/2022 9:25am
4/24/2022 9:25am
My opinion is they are focusing on outdoors for Webb and Plesinger while The Musk keeps making changes for SX only.
1
5
jeffro503
Profile picture for user jeffro503
Posts
27632
Joined
7/22/2007
Location
St Helens, OR, USA
jeffro503 4/24/2022 9:27am
4/24/2022 9:27am
ricky racer wrote:
Cooper gets the start at Foxborough but quickly gets passed by 6 riders. DC hinted that Webb might sit out the outdoors in 2022. What's going...
Cooper gets the start at Foxborough but quickly gets passed by 6 riders. DC hinted that Webb might sit out the outdoors in 2022. What's going on, equipment, injury or motivation?
Motoxdoc wrote:
I think sometimes the series takes a toll on these guys, mentally and or physically, to the point where a break will help them. it’s hard...
I think sometimes the series takes a toll on these guys, mentally and or physically, to the point where a break will help them. it’s hard to grind year in and year out at that top level. Sometimes the riders need a break to put the fire back in their belly. RC skipped a series for knee repairs, but I think that break help motivate him and he came back stronger than ever. K-Dub took a year off and came back stronger than ever. Even Craig took a break, and look at him now. I believe all three of those riders would’ve been less successful had they not taken a little breather. Coop has been grinding at the top for a while and he’s won a couple of these things. Now there’s five or six other guys that are grinding just as hard or harder and they haven’t won any. so they’re a little more motivated to stay in the game grinding at that top level. I think Cooper is just a little tired, that’s the evolution of the sport. Eventually Tomac is going to be tired too.
Hell just froze over! I actually agree with you haha. Laughing Laughing

That track yesterday was pretty tough to make moves on as well. But I'm wondering if maybe if Cooper may be dealing with an injury? Or maybe they tried something new on the bike that didn't work out well? Both Cooper and Eli's bikes didn't look as planted yesterday. Seemed a little off.
1
2
chasetwo79
Profile picture for user chasetwo79
Posts
1595
Joined
12/1/2019
Location
Truckee, CA, CA, USA
chasetwo79 4/24/2022 9:39am
4/24/2022 9:39am
He hasn’t hole shot and ran up front that long all season really. I think the pace up front just got him and he pumped up a bit and faded. These dudes, while bad are still very much human.
1
zehn
Profile picture for user zehn
Posts
7886
Joined
1/15/2013
Location
Anchorage, AK, USA
zehn 4/24/2022 9:41am
4/24/2022 9:41am
Motoxdoc wrote:
I think sometimes the series takes a toll on these guys, mentally and or physically, to the point where a break will help them. it’s hard...
I think sometimes the series takes a toll on these guys, mentally and or physically, to the point where a break will help them. it’s hard to grind year in and year out at that top level. Sometimes the riders need a break to put the fire back in their belly. RC skipped a series for knee repairs, but I think that break help motivate him and he came back stronger than ever. K-Dub took a year off and came back stronger than ever. Even Craig took a break, and look at him now. I believe all three of those riders would’ve been less successful had they not taken a little breather. Coop has been grinding at the top for a while and he’s won a couple of these things. Now there’s five or six other guys that are grinding just as hard or harder and they haven’t won any. so they’re a little more motivated to stay in the game grinding at that top level. I think Cooper is just a little tired, that’s the evolution of the sport. Eventually Tomac is going to be tired too.
ok but what about all the gRiT he has
9
3
cwel11
Profile picture for user cwel11
Posts
2686
Joined
12/4/2019
Location
Orangeville, PA, USA
cwel11 4/24/2022 9:44am
4/24/2022 9:44am
MXA mentioned him sitting out summer due to a lingering back issue
1
1
DPR250R
Profile picture for user DPR250R
Posts
2183
Joined
9/14/2006
Location
USA
DPR250R 4/24/2022 9:48am
4/24/2022 9:48am
kijen wrote:
Guess Tomac dropped anchor too, think Webb passed him at the end. Yeah i know Tomac has this in the bag and just needs to finish...
Guess Tomac dropped anchor too, think Webb passed him at the end. Yeah i know Tomac has this in the bag and just needs to finish, lol.

Sort of thought Sexton was gonna push Anderson but he got gapped at the end.
I understand not running with Anderson… but to fall back to 7th or 8th??? Thant was tough to watch.
3
2
Motoxdoc
Profile picture for user Motoxdoc
Posts
2710
Joined
11/8/2009
Location
Steamboat Springs, CO, USA
Motoxdoc 4/24/2022 9:49am
4/24/2022 9:49am
ricky racer wrote:
Cooper gets the start at Foxborough but quickly gets passed by 6 riders. DC hinted that Webb might sit out the outdoors in 2022. What's going...
Cooper gets the start at Foxborough but quickly gets passed by 6 riders. DC hinted that Webb might sit out the outdoors in 2022. What's going on, equipment, injury or motivation?
Motoxdoc wrote:
I think sometimes the series takes a toll on these guys, mentally and or physically, to the point where a break will help them. it’s hard...
I think sometimes the series takes a toll on these guys, mentally and or physically, to the point where a break will help them. it’s hard to grind year in and year out at that top level. Sometimes the riders need a break to put the fire back in their belly. RC skipped a series for knee repairs, but I think that break help motivate him and he came back stronger than ever. K-Dub took a year off and came back stronger than ever. Even Craig took a break, and look at him now. I believe all three of those riders would’ve been less successful had they not taken a little breather. Coop has been grinding at the top for a while and he’s won a couple of these things. Now there’s five or six other guys that are grinding just as hard or harder and they haven’t won any. so they’re a little more motivated to stay in the game grinding at that top level. I think Cooper is just a little tired, that’s the evolution of the sport. Eventually Tomac is going to be tired too.
jeffro503 wrote:
Hell just froze over! I actually agree with you haha. :laugh: :laugh: That track yesterday was pretty tough to make moves on as well. But I'm...
Hell just froze over! I actually agree with you haha. Laughing Laughing

That track yesterday was pretty tough to make moves on as well. But I'm wondering if maybe if Cooper may be dealing with an injury? Or maybe they tried something new on the bike that didn't work out well? Both Cooper and Eli's bikes didn't look as planted yesterday. Seemed a little off.
Lol…I think we all have more in common than you think…when you set aside guns gods and abortion.
7
3
Bradshaw Fan
Profile picture for user Bradshaw Fan
Posts
148
Joined
8/28/2017
Location
Bakersfield, CA, USA
Bradshaw Fan 4/24/2022 9:51am
4/24/2022 9:51am
With the possibility of Herlings racing and the 222 confirmed for two rounds, along with Plessinger, the KTM team has what they to be competitive for the championship.
2
2
Magoofan
Profile picture for user Magoofan
Posts
10401
Joined
5/4/2021
Location
Shadow Glen (for those who remember), CA, USA
Magoofan 4/24/2022 10:10am
4/24/2022 10:10am
Coop put up a good fight last night. ...but at the end of a horrible season he's had...what does he have to gain by pushing it? The risk of injury will mess up his outdoor season.

Injury....bike still not where it was last year. Or both.


8
BigBoreFan58
Profile picture for user BigBoreFan58
Posts
959
Joined
8/11/2019
Location
Beverly Hills, CA, USA
BigBoreFan58 4/24/2022 10:23am
4/24/2022 10:23am
Well, look on the bright side, Coop did come into the series saying he had his best off-season ever.


21
2
Leeham
Profile picture for user Leeham
Posts
1159
Joined
10/29/2018
Location
Rochester, WA, USA
Leeham 4/24/2022 10:45am
4/24/2022 10:45am
If Webb sits out the summer, it almost guarantees a Herlings appearance. I think Webb is just beat this year.
3
tek14
Profile picture for user tek14
Posts
4927
Joined
1/26/2014
Location
Vantaa, FI
tek14 4/24/2022 10:53am
4/24/2022 10:53am
Webbs SX career is based on startercross tracks not his raw speed.
7
14
diz330
Profile picture for user diz330
Posts
302
Joined
7/7/2014
Location
CA
diz330 4/24/2022 11:12am
4/24/2022 11:12am
tek14 wrote:
Webbs SX career is based on startercross tracks not his raw speed.
did you miss the races where he's caught and passed kenny and others on the last lap? he no slouch.
14
5

Pit Row

See All »
500 Mike
Profile picture for user 500 Mike
Posts
1124
Joined
4/1/2008
Location
Kingwood, TX, USA
500 Mike 4/24/2022 11:43am
4/24/2022 11:43am
Instead of K-fade…. it’s C-fade
1
2
McG194
Profile picture for user McG194
Posts
4120
Joined
9/7/2017
Location
Palm Coast, FL, USA
McG194 4/24/2022 12:26pm
4/24/2022 12:26pm
tek14 wrote:
Webbs SX career is based on startercross tracks not his raw speed.
I think you need to watch some races. How many races did Cooper wear guys down in 21 and 19 and pass them in the last couple laps?
7
5
plowboy
Profile picture for user plowboy
Posts
14396
Joined
1/3/2010
Location
Norwich, KS, USA
plowboy 4/24/2022 12:28pm
4/24/2022 12:28pm
Webb is too talented and too driven to just give up. I said a while back...he's injured. No one is going to admit it but I'd say it's obvious.
4
3
cwel11
Profile picture for user cwel11
Posts
2686
Joined
12/4/2019
Location
Orangeville, PA, USA
cwel11 4/24/2022 1:22pm
4/24/2022 1:22pm
kijen wrote:
Guess Tomac dropped anchor too, think Webb passed him at the end. Yeah i know Tomac has this in the bag and just needs to finish...
Guess Tomac dropped anchor too, think Webb passed him at the end. Yeah i know Tomac has this in the bag and just needs to finish, lol.

Sort of thought Sexton was gonna push Anderson but he got gapped at the end.
DPR250R wrote:
I understand not running with Anderson… but to fall back to 7th or 8th??? Thant was tough to watch.
I would imagine he just said eff it. Why chance it. He makes it through this week’s practice and finishes next weeks race he’s the champ and thats all that matters in the end.
1
tomlopez
Profile picture for user tomlopez
Posts
1184
Joined
5/2/2021
Location
Saint Petersburg, FL, USA
Fantasy
1582nd
tomlopez 4/24/2022 2:19pm
4/24/2022 2:19pm
tek14 wrote:
Webbs SX career is based on startercross tracks not his raw speed.
diz330 wrote:
did you miss the races where he's caught and passed kenny and others on the last lap? he no slouch.
Thank you. I'm tired of the narrative that Webb was never actually that good. He was absolutely a championship-level rider in '21 and '19, he just sucks this year.
5
4
fullfloater 4/24/2022 2:31pm
4/24/2022 2:31pm
RC and Webb must send each other Christmas cards or something. Even when Webb is fading back, RC is complimenting his race craft. He's been pumping him up since he got in the booth.
3
3
Magoofan
Profile picture for user Magoofan
Posts
10401
Joined
5/4/2021
Location
Shadow Glen (for those who remember), CA, USA
Magoofan 4/24/2022 2:32pm
4/24/2022 2:32pm
tek14 wrote:
Webbs SX career is based on startercross tracks not his raw speed.
McG194 wrote:
I think you need to watch some races. How many races did Cooper wear guys down in 21 and 19 and pass them in the last...
I think you need to watch some races. How many races did Cooper wear guys down in 21 and 19 and pass them in the last couple laps?
WDS (Webb Derangement Syndrome) is real.

Wink
1
8
agn5008
Profile picture for user agn5008
Posts
1988
Joined
3/8/2021
Location
PA, PA, USA
Fantasy
59th
agn5008 4/24/2022 3:17pm
4/24/2022 3:17pm
kijen wrote:
Guess Tomac dropped anchor too, think Webb passed him at the end. Yeah i know Tomac has this in the bag and just needs to finish...
Guess Tomac dropped anchor too, think Webb passed him at the end. Yeah i know Tomac has this in the bag and just needs to finish, lol.

Sort of thought Sexton was gonna push Anderson but he got gapped at the end.
Yeah…. Totally different situation. One guy has won races and has the title pretty much wrapped up. The other has been a ghost most of the year.
kijen
Profile picture for user kijen
Posts
1224
Joined
10/1/2010
Location
Jacksonville, FL, USA
kijen 4/24/2022 3:51pm
4/24/2022 3:51pm
Or Webb said, i suck this year, I'm a 2x SX champ, why risk it, come back year, Not worth it for either rider for different reasons.
chasetwo79
Profile picture for user chasetwo79
Posts
1595
Joined
12/1/2019
Location
Truckee, CA, CA, USA
chasetwo79 4/24/2022 4:03pm
4/24/2022 4:03pm
kijen wrote:
Or Webb said, i suck this year, I'm a 2x SX champ, why risk it, come back year, Not worth it for either rider for different...
Or Webb said, i suck this year, I'm a 2x SX champ, why risk it, come back year, Not worth it for either rider for different reasons.
This - go look at the Vault at Anderson’s years between 2019-2021. 3 years of middling results, sometimes running up front, and a handful of podiums maybe in a year.

Who would’ve expected him to win like he has this year based on the past 3 years? These guys don’t just lose their speed and ability to win directly in the prime of their career. If I’m him I take the entire summer off Moto and find that right state of mind. Kind of like El Hombre did last year.
1
Mit12
Profile picture for user Mit12
Posts
2207
Joined
6/23/2014
Location
Lake Havasu City, AZ, USA
Mit12 4/24/2022 4:17pm
4/24/2022 4:17pm
Tomac dropped anchor als yet no comments about him. Reminds me about all you guys saying Webb did not deserve a 450 ride? Make up your minds.
2
5
-MAVERICK-
Profile picture for user -MAVERICK-
Posts
66521
Joined
3/26/2015
Location
Ontario, CA
-MAVERICK- 4/24/2022 4:50pm
4/24/2022 4:50pm
Mit12 wrote:
Tomac dropped anchor als yet no comments about him. Reminds me about all you guys saying Webb did not deserve a 450 ride? Make up your...
Tomac dropped anchor als yet no comments about him. Reminds me about all you guys saying Webb did not deserve a 450 ride? Make up your minds.
Tomac just dialed it down.

“It was a tough main event. I was up front early but stalled the bike and then I got shuffled back a little bit and ended up just kind of playing it safe. It was a tough track, one of the tougher ones that we’ve had to where the jumps and the bottom of the transitions were just really tough to ride, period. It was a track I didn’t want to take a whole lot of risk on. We’re still in a really good spot for points, and we’ll go clinch it next week in Denver.”
3

Post a reply to: Webb Dropping Anchor