Two stroke race is lame

motoxistence
Edited Date/Time 1/19/2012 3:56am
And I like two strokes. What else could go in this time slot?
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Motodave 7/18/2009 12:58pm
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The top 80cc kids..now that would be sick...yea that 2-stroke wasnt to exciting
Shimokitazawa 7/18/2009 12:59pm
7/18/2009 12:59pm Edited Date/Time 4/17/2016 12:58am
yeah, they are fuckin' boring.


RC, Stanton at Red Bud was AWESOME....but, generally, they blow.
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72kiteboarder 7/18/2009 1:00pm
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Yup, I don't get the Hype for this race. Two strokes sound like weed eaters to me.
motoxistence 7/18/2009 1:00pm
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It's just a lame idea... whoopdy do they make a different noise.

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Farva 7/18/2009 1:01pm
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Give some top Amateur racers a chance at riding what the pros do.
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The just need some bigger names and more riders...
Shimokitazawa 7/18/2009 1:14pm
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Big Lenny wrote:
The just need some bigger names and more riders...
right...if they could do what they did at Red Bud, then it'd be cool....otherwise, it's quite lame.
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mx836 7/18/2009 1:17pm
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I know nobody here gives a shit, but my brother rode the 2-stroke race today and I'm sure he liked it. It's three laps. If you don't like it, don't watch. It's also good for the local racers who can see some of their friends go out there and mix it up.
Matt Fisher 7/18/2009 1:31pm
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As the transition to 18+ only in AMA Pro racing begins, having a 15 minute 125 two-stroke race for 16-18 year-olds (or even slightly older riders just coming out of the amateur ranks) would be perfect.

If they're not going to do something along those lines, then just have a "Legends Lap" at each race.

I love 2 strokes but have to agree, today's "race" was lame. I'd rather see the WMA out there.
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Dogger 7/18/2009 1:33pm
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Matt Fisher wrote:
As the transition to 18+ only in AMA Pro racing begins, having a 15 minute 125 two-stroke race for 16-18 year-olds (or even slightly older riders...
As the transition to 18+ only in AMA Pro racing begins, having a 15 minute 125 two-stroke race for 16-18 year-olds (or even slightly older riders just coming out of the amateur ranks) would be perfect.

If they're not going to do something along those lines, then just have a "Legends Lap" at each race.

I love 2 strokes but have to agree, today's "race" was lame. I'd rather see the WMA out there.
good idea.
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SteveS 7/18/2009 1:35pm
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The two stroke bikes themselves aren't lame. But not having much of a race going on is what's lame.


Make it a regular AMA schoolboy 2-stroke class race, and you'd have an exciting race to watch. Or, as some suggest, a regular 85 class race.
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They still haven't figured out if it's going to be a parade of old champions, a bunch of local pros or amateurs. So they end up getting a weak field. And as Stanton said .... a lot of the top former pros are afraid to do it.

Since smokers are legal straight up in the amateurs it would seem to make more sense to get the top upcoming amateurs and showcase them. Make it 5 laps.

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Results?
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an E BIKE RACE..so they won't have to pay for the carbon offset
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jimmie 7/18/2009 2:11pm
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You guys are funny. I have practically witnessed fist fights over the obsessive behavior you people possess for the "mighty two stroke". Now this. The love affair seems to be over.

It's all good.
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jimmie wrote:
You guys are funny. I have practically witnessed fist fights over the obsessive behavior you people possess for the "mighty two stroke". Now this. The love...
You guys are funny. I have practically witnessed fist fights over the obsessive behavior you people possess for the "mighty two stroke". Now this. The love affair seems to be over.

It's all good.
What are you supposed to call an event with a 50+ year old former Pro .... and an amateur still in his teens in the same gate? And then a bunch of no names filling out the gate.

No one has given up on two-strokes but they REALLY need to figure out a better format.

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MX7MX 7/18/2009 3:30pm
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forget teh 2 strokes, they arent relevant anymore! Bring out the LL kids and let them race for 15 minutes.
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mx836 7/18/2009 3:32pm
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MX7MX wrote:
forget teh 2 strokes, they arent relevant anymore! Bring out the LL kids and let them race for 15 minutes.
The "LL kids" can race on friday. AMATUER day.

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MX7MX 7/18/2009 3:34pm
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those "LL kids" would probably beat alot of the "pro's" on the track on SATURDAYS!
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mx836 7/18/2009 3:38pm
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MX7MX wrote:
those "LL kids" would probably beat alot of the "pro's" on the track on SATURDAYS!
Nooooooooo! You mean I have gone my whole life thinking that every pro is faster than every amatuer? What an idiot I must be!
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MX7MX 7/18/2009 3:41pm
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sometimes the truth will set you free my brother!
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jimmie 7/18/2009 3:48pm
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race wrote:
What are you supposed to call an event with a 50+ year old former Pro .... and an amateur still in his teens in the same...
What are you supposed to call an event with a 50+ year old former Pro .... and an amateur still in his teens in the same gate? And then a bunch of no names filling out the gate.

No one has given up on two-strokes but they REALLY need to figure out a better format.

No worries, I get it. Having owned two strokes for 32 years. Just thought this thread sounded a little bit funny, that's all.
But I still dig my 450 though.
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loftyair 7/18/2009 3:48pm
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Four strokes are a waste of reciprocating mass. Let the 2 strokes have whatever cc they want. Then we will have lighter and faster and less expensive bikes.
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BobbyM 7/18/2009 4:05pm
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motoxistence wrote:
And I like two strokes. What else could go in this time slot?
they all are sad to say...sucked at gh too
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Trip 7/18/2009 5:43pm
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Maybe in 10 years a two stroke race would be cool, they haven't had enough time to be missed yet.
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Devil1nNj 7/18/2009 6:07pm
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Trip wrote:
Maybe in 10 years a two stroke race would be cool, they haven't had enough time to be missed yet.
It's like Dane Cook said, with digital cameras we have the ability to be instantly nostalgic.
2 Stokes still exist for tikes and woodsmen. Race em when they are nonexistent. You know like a season when B Hep is not injured. hahahaha

I miss the Ice Man.

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