Kicking Off Campaign For Ricky Carmichael To Be Installed As 2022 Motocross Des Nations Manager And Coach. Need Your Help.

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Edited Date/Time 9/29/2022 5:51am
I’m sure most of you are familiar with Mr. Carmichael’s resume’, but anyway; Multi-time American Motocross & Supercross champion AND three-time MXDN winner. Currently an announcer and, terrific ambassador for our sport. The last time America won the MXDN (“MXON” if you like), was 2011. Then, seconds and thirds until 2017, when we finished ninth, yes 9th ! 2018, we got fifth (5th) at Red Bud, home country on America’s track. This cannot happen again. 25 September 2022- the MXDN is back at Red Bud and - we need a fresh outlook and a new manager, that man for the job, is Ricky Carmichael. *Here’s what happens if we, the fans, do nothing; come late August, random dude at AMA HQ pulls a clipboard off the wall and says “Hey, MXDN is in a few weeks, I need to call Roger !” While we ALL have the utmost respect and admiration for The MAN, Mr. DeCoster, it’s desperately (overdue) time for a change. Let’s make this happen, Ricky Carmichael for 2022 MXDN Team Manager. And NO MORE Fifth Places !!!!


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LungButter 4/26/2022 10:03am
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Amen.

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neverwas 4/26/2022 10:07am
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Couldn't hurt to have a new manager, but I don't think that's the problem, The Euros have just been faster.
But this could be the year USA pulls it off and the Chamberlain trophy will be ours.
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Rupert X 4/26/2022 10:07am
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Look man, I fully realize that this MEGA event is still over five months away, but I also am fully aware that if there is inaction on our part, nothing will change and we will, most likely, once again experience mediocre results. That’s why I’d like to get a jump on the process and the inevitable “this is the way we’ve always done it” bullshit. No more fifth places.
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yota 4/26/2022 10:21am
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how do you know he would be interested in doing this?
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Rupert X 4/26/2022 10:26am
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yota wrote:
how do you know he would be interested in doing this?
I suppose I really don’t care if he’s interested. His country needs him. He’ll step up.
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J. Sloan 4/26/2022 10:27am
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Roger is not the problem. The GP riders are faster outdoors and some seem to have a hard time accepting that. A new manager won’t change that, in a once a year event since the problem runs deeper than who manages a team.

Roger has been one of the best things to happen to U.S. motocross in general, and it’s sad to see people pointing the finger at him.

Downvoting opening post.
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Johnny Ringo 4/26/2022 10:27am
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I support this cause.
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vansnxtweek489 4/26/2022 10:29am
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I agree and also support. Someone should've called into Pulp and asked him if he would, point blank! I know they did touch on it.
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Crossup 4/26/2022 10:34am
4/26/2022 10:34am Edited Date/Time 4/26/2022 10:38am
Hey Rup, I hear you. RC checks the box for me.

Leadership - You want a team manager that provides leadership with credibility that can pull together three individual racers together into a team that can win an event like the MX des Nations. Ricky would be my first pick and Bobby Regan would be my second. Both are competent and driven. It would be really cool if RV was the associate team manager with Ricky.

Trust - I think that part of the reason we've had crappy for particpation from US OE teams is because there's a trust problem with having their bikes under one tent especially with RD. If we had Ricky, is takes some of that concern away.
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motokiwi 4/26/2022 10:35am
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You are such a patriot Rup. I love it.

U.S.A! U.S.A! U.S.A!
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WhyZed125 4/26/2022 10:45am
4/26/2022 10:45am
Your losing streak is because:
- Other teams got really strong, especially those Frenchies
- A lot of the time your best riders have no interest
- 2016 was bad luck
Carmichael could be a great manager, but that doesn’t really change much
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Johnny Ringo 4/26/2022 10:47am
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Anyone that wants Roger to keep managing into his 80s is a foreign asset that wants USA to keep losing.

Roger had a good run. But he is old and out of touch. Send in some new blood.
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motoxrocks 4/26/2022 10:50am
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J. Sloan wrote:
Roger is not the problem. The GP riders are faster outdoors and some seem to have a hard time accepting that. A new manager won’t change...
Roger is not the problem. The GP riders are faster outdoors and some seem to have a hard time accepting that. A new manager won’t change that, in a once a year event since the problem runs deeper than who manages a team.

Roger has been one of the best things to happen to U.S. motocross in general, and it’s sad to see people pointing the finger at him.

Downvoting opening post.
Amen to that!!!!! Shame to anyone disrespecting the man, pretty much everything he has touched has turned to gold. The Euros are outdoor specialists plain and simple. A lot of years when we won the breaks went our way, lately that hasnt been the case and there is much less room for error! Out of respect to RD feel it should be his choice come the time. Its not like its a paid position.
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gt80rider 4/26/2022 11:11am
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Wtf? You want him to be team manager based off of what? How his team performed back in the day?

Good god... rc is the best racer ever... but it ends there... the best team manager is not him...

Totally agree rd is done.... but rc is not the answer....
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Augustine 4/26/2022 11:14am
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Time for USA to go back on the top step!


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Johnny Ringo 4/26/2022 11:24am
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Wtf? You want him to be team manager based off of what? How his team performed back in the day? Good god... rc is the best...
Wtf? You want him to be team manager based off of what? How his team performed back in the day?

Good god... rc is the best racer ever... but it ends there... the best team manager is not him...

Totally agree rd is done.... but rc is not the answer....
It’s pretty well documented in the magazines that in 2005 it was basically RC managing the team and holding team meetings, reviewing strategy, etc. the guy knows how to win races.
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jjavaman 4/26/2022 11:37am
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Rupert X wrote:
I’m sure most of you are familiar with Mr. Carmichael’s resume’, but anyway; Multi-time American Motocross & Supercross champion AND three-time MXDN winner. Currently an announcer...
I’m sure most of you are familiar with Mr. Carmichael’s resume’, but anyway; Multi-time American Motocross & Supercross champion AND three-time MXDN winner. Currently an announcer and, terrific ambassador for our sport. The last time America won the MXDN (“MXON” if you like), was 2011. Then, seconds and thirds until 2017, when we finished ninth, yes 9th ! 2018, we got fifth (5th) at Red Bud, home country on America’s track. This cannot happen again. 25 September 2022- the MXDN is back at Red Bud and - we need a fresh outlook and a new manager, that man for the job, is Ricky Carmichael. *Here’s what happens if we, the fans, do nothing; come late August, random dude at AMA HQ pulls a clipboard off the wall and says “Hey, MXDN is in a few weeks, I need to call Roger !” While we ALL have the utmost respect and admiration for The MAN, Mr. DeCoster, it’s desperately (overdue) time for a change. Let’s make this happen, Ricky Carmichael for 2022 MXDN Team Manager. And NO MORE Fifth Places !!!!


But what happens if they finish 6th?
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ShipLap 4/26/2022 11:37am
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Rupert X wrote:
Look man, I fully realize that this MEGA event is still over five months away, but I also am fully aware that if there is inaction...
Look man, I fully realize that this MEGA event is still over five months away, but I also am fully aware that if there is inaction on our part, nothing will change and we will, most likely, once again experience mediocre results. That’s why I’d like to get a jump on the process and the inevitable “this is the way we’ve always done it” bullshit. No more fifth places.
Indeed, X.

We cannot risk additional excoriating innuendo from Lord Alfred (shudder).
Justice must be served! and it must be red white and blue.


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devotid 4/26/2022 11:40am
4/26/2022 11:40am Edited Date/Time 4/26/2022 11:43am
Well... The USA is in a "must situation" this year... and I cant think of anybody else that can handle that much "must".

RC for MXDN Pres!

In all seriousness. I think a new coach might brew up a little more interest, so it might not be a bad idea. Roger could still be involved but a fresh outlook may not hurt.
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4DAIVIPAI2K5 4/26/2022 11:41am
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gt80rider wrote:
Wtf? You want him to be team manager based off of what? How his team performed back in the day? Good god... rc is the best...
Wtf? You want him to be team manager based off of what? How his team performed back in the day?

Good god... rc is the best racer ever... but it ends there... the best team manager is not him...

Totally agree rd is done.... but rc is not the answer....
Johnny Ringo wrote:
It’s pretty well documented in the magazines that in 2005 it was basically RC managing the team and holding team meetings, reviewing strategy, etc. the guy...
It’s pretty well documented in the magazines that in 2005 it was basically RC managing the team and holding team meetings, reviewing strategy, etc. the guy knows how to win races.
That's interesting, pretty impressive. He just had to win everything, I love his mind set.
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nealb129 4/26/2022 11:42am
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This has 10 pager written all over it...

Just to push this to 10 pages... give me Ryan Hughes as the team manager.. I'll sign a something for that!!
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LungButter 4/26/2022 11:44am
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J. Sloan wrote:
Roger is not the problem. The GP riders are faster outdoors and some seem to have a hard time accepting that. A new manager won’t change...
Roger is not the problem. The GP riders are faster outdoors and some seem to have a hard time accepting that. A new manager won’t change that, in a once a year event since the problem runs deeper than who manages a team.

Roger has been one of the best things to happen to U.S. motocross in general, and it’s sad to see people pointing the finger at him.

Downvoting opening post.
Except there have been times in the recent past that fast dudes (Tomac) weren't allowed to go by their team because Decoster was the Manager....

Sure, Decoster has had a great career but he's a little overrated....he's like Aldon, turning champions into champions makes you look better at your job than you are.....
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J. Sloan 4/26/2022 11:49am
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J. Sloan wrote:
Roger is not the problem. The GP riders are faster outdoors and some seem to have a hard time accepting that. A new manager won’t change...
Roger is not the problem. The GP riders are faster outdoors and some seem to have a hard time accepting that. A new manager won’t change that, in a once a year event since the problem runs deeper than who manages a team.

Roger has been one of the best things to happen to U.S. motocross in general, and it’s sad to see people pointing the finger at him.

Downvoting opening post.
LungButter wrote:
Except there have been times in the recent past that fast dudes (Tomac) weren't allowed to go by their team because Decoster was the Manager.... Sure...
Except there have been times in the recent past that fast dudes (Tomac) weren't allowed to go by their team because Decoster was the Manager....

Sure, Decoster has had a great career but he's a little overrated....he's like Aldon, turning champions into champions makes you look better at your job than you are.....
You've got that backwards; someone really good gets the best riders to produce titles.

Calling Roger overrated is laughable.
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LungButter 4/26/2022 12:19pm
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J. Sloan wrote:
You've got that backwards; someone really good gets the best riders to produce titles.

Calling Roger overrated is laughable.
Ok bud, keep telling yourself that.

I'm sure RC wouldn't have won any championships at Suzuki with a different Manager.... L.O.L.

Decoster is overrated, period. Anyone who thinks he's some "magic man" is delusional.....
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Crash81 4/26/2022 12:34pm
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I'll sign the petition. Honestly, I think you need someone who isn't connected directly to a team to be manager. RD can't really spot which riders are ready to go represent the US because he's too involved in his own team. I think RC couldn't do any worse, and MIGHT do better.
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Rupert X 4/26/2022 12:37pm
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Mr. Sloan, I’ve been a Roger DeCoster fan since a teenager. Close to fifty years. Still a fan. He’s a legend that I admire and respect - forever. The American Motocross Des Nations TEAM needs a new Captain, the ship has ran aground. A completely new administrator and management style needs to be implemented now, we cannot keep trying the same thing and, then, throw our hands up and just say “ Oh well, the Euros are just faster now”. Not on our home track, no sir, not in Michigan, USA. A top to bottom sweep of the entire team, the process of selection and each and every member of the U.S Team -needs to be identified and carefully scrutinized, to ensure we have the best, most dedicated squad, ever. Failure is not an option. Let Ricky handpick his associates, assistant coaches, and staff - and may excellence and experience guide us to the top of the podium, in September, in Michigan. No more Fifth Places.
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Gordon Liddy 4/26/2022 12:48pm
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Does he want the job?
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KONG 4/26/2022 1:04pm
4/26/2022 1:04pm Edited Date/Time 4/26/2022 10:11pm
RdC is getting old, that's a fact.
New blood, new point of view, new organization could be good... but the team manager's not the reason why USA doesn't win the MXDN anymore.
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Hi Side 4/26/2022 1:21pm
4/26/2022 1:21pm Edited Date/Time 4/26/2022 1:38pm
New manager won't mean squat unless he can get three (3) riders to embrace the event and actually have a little effing American pride. Pisses me off these racers see it as an inconvenience to represent the country that has provided them their opportunity.
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Hi Side wrote:
New manager won't mean squat unless he can get three (3) riders to embrace the event and actually have a little effing American pride. Pisses me...
New manager won't mean squat unless he can get three (3) riders to embrace the event and actually have a little effing American pride. Pisses me off these racers see it as an inconvenience to represent the country that has provided them their opportunity.
Maybe the riders need a harder and more emotional sales pitch, delivered by someone with a little more cachet?
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