25 Minute Motos at Pala

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Edited Date/Time 9/3/2022 10:52am
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jjavaman 9/1/2022 10:23am
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Omg🤦‍♂️ Tell me this is fake news.
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1911 9/1/2022 10:25am
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Soft! Bunch of Cupcakes! I remember when Men were Men! LOL.

Probably the only good decision MX Sports has made this season.👍

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Broseph 9/1/2022 10:29am
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Go ahead and put a * next to Sexton’s title.
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MXD 9/1/2022 10:31am
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I get it but man, I sure hope this doesn't decide the outcome.
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Mavetism 9/1/2022 10:42am
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Big question is, will they also shorten commercials? Laughing Laughing
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Black Diesel Bomber 9/1/2022 10:56am
9/1/2022 10:56am
You know what they say about Eli....he comes on strong at the end of the Motos. It would be horrible if a situation arises where he runs out of time to make his moves at the tail end of the Motos.
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ATKpilot99 9/1/2022 11:00am
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Black Diesel Bomber wrote:
You know what they say about Eli....he comes on strong at the end of the Motos. It would be horrible if a situation arises where he...
You know what they say about Eli....he comes on strong at the end of the Motos. It would be horrible if a situation arises where he runs out of time to make his moves at the tail end of the Motos.
True but there have also been motos where Chase just left him . I wish they weren't doing this , easy for me to say haha , but I don't think it will tarnish the title either way.
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500 Mike 9/1/2022 11:01am
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I can’t see 5 minutes making a whole lot of difference. Keep it a 30+2 and let them race.
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Black Diesel Bomber 9/1/2022 11:02am
9/1/2022 11:02am
Thinking more about it now, both have come from the back toward the end of the Motos to pass each other. I guess it could affect either in this way but I think Eli has been known to make those late moto charges like he did with that screamer lap last weekend.
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45ACP 9/1/2022 11:09am
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This is fucking weak! Last round of the season and championship is on the line and they pull this crap. Unbelievable. These are motocross racers not some pussies playing tiddly winks
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Motoxdoc 9/1/2022 11:09am
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Broseph wrote:
Go ahead and put a * next to Sexton’s title.
Idk, lately it seems to me Sexton has been stronger than Eli in the last five minutes, which is crazy to think given Eli‘s history of fitness. Either way there are no asterisks in MX record books.
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Alex814 9/1/2022 11:11am
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Should have built in an extra hour-long intermission and kept the motos the same. The points-scoring riders are fine for 30+2.
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geo309 9/1/2022 11:11am
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Didn't Josh Lichtle die back in 2011 from the heat at a race? Better to be safe then sorry!
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Big Lenny 9/1/2022 11:13am
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Global Warming...Dry
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RandomUserName 9/1/2022 11:15am
9/1/2022 11:15am
Alex814 wrote:
Should have built in an extra hour-long intermission and kept the motos the same. The points-scoring riders are fine for 30+2.
THIS is the solution. Extend the mid-day break. What a magnificently stupid decision. First time in ages that it all comes down to the last motos, so they take this opportunity to tweak the format cause of heat??? HORRIBLE choice. Can you imagine if Sexton has a 3s lead and Eli has passed 5 guys and the lead is shrinking only for the race to end? Even Sexton would feel like shit about it just because everyone on earth knew that they were about to battle it out.

TERRIBLE.
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KennyT 9/1/2022 11:30am
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I don’t like this at all. Eli/Sexton will be handling this heat like it’s a day at the beach. To have the tightest championship in history not going the full 30+2 is insane. The riders to worry about are the backmarkers who are not in top condition. They should pull off if they get overheated and let the title chase go on the way it was meant to be. If Eli or Sexton gets a crap start and needs to work those way through the pack, this is really unfair
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FastEddy 9/1/2022 11:30am
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THIS is the solution. Extend the mid-day break. What a magnificently stupid decision. First time in ages that it all comes down to the last motos...
THIS is the solution. Extend the mid-day break. What a magnificently stupid decision. First time in ages that it all comes down to the last motos, so they take this opportunity to tweak the format cause of heat??? HORRIBLE choice. Can you imagine if Sexton has a 3s lead and Eli has passed 5 guys and the lead is shrinking only for the race to end? Even Sexton would feel like shit about it just because everyone on earth knew that they were about to battle it out.

TERRIBLE.
I agree - kinda of an odd decision that may help decide the championship in an untrue manner.
5 Minutes = only 2 to 3 laps.
I could be wrong..but I don't see much of a difference at that level of racing as far as overheating goes (bike/fuel boil or rider).
Making the day longer with longer breaks between moto's too, as later in the day it gets even hotter?
You'd think they'd want to get it over with early.
If they were really concerned,you'd think they would do qualifying on Friday at first safe light and race Saturday at first safe light. Basically wrapping up the day before noon.
I get that a lot of spectators might get pissed having to get up at 3AM but it seems like the best thing to do if over heating is truly a concern.
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johnk408 9/1/2022 11:34am
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I see they are actually taker a bit longer breaks as well:

250 Moto 1 1:15 start
450 Moto 1 2:15 start
250 Moto 2 3:45 start
450 Moto 2 4:45 start

Which probably means Flo/Mav will cut to other programming when the race is supposed to end at 5pm and we will miss the championship deciding moto.
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RandomUserName 9/1/2022 11:38am
9/1/2022 11:38am
DC hit the pipe HARD this season, man.
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JOE_SPROCKETS#1 9/1/2022 11:43am
9/1/2022 11:43am
What's the deal with people in power f*cking shit up!

also maybe don't have 2 races at the same track in cali?
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Nelson 9/1/2022 11:45am
9/1/2022 11:45am
MXD wrote:
I get it but man, I sure hope this doesn't decide the outcome.
That may happen in the first turn or two. The start at Pala is a tough one.
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toroP 9/1/2022 11:46am
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Everyone knows going in, what the deal is. And I bet it will feel like 40min +2.
I won’t be surprised if there are casualties due to heat, despite shortened motos.
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Broseph 9/1/2022 11:47am
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Broseph wrote:
Go ahead and put a * next to Sexton’s title.
Motoxdoc wrote:
Idk, lately it seems to me Sexton has been stronger than Eli in the last five minutes, which is crazy to think given Eli‘s history of...
Idk, lately it seems to me Sexton has been stronger than Eli in the last five minutes, which is crazy to think given Eli‘s history of fitness. Either way there are no asterisks in MX record books.
I’m with you bro! That was a poor attempt at sarcasm on my part.
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Press516 9/1/2022 11:51am
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I don't like it... Practice and Q1 on Friday and Q2 with an early start and extra 30 minute break between moto's would have been a massively better choice.

I'm confident that the TV coverage will be entirely fucked up... I hope I'm wrong.
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Falcon 9/1/2022 11:52am
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I don't think this will do much to help with heat exhaustion. I'm also not in favor of the potential change to the outcome, but I'm not too worried that will happen. This race will be 25 minutes + 2 laps. Both riders know this, both will strategize accordingly and be prepared to win.
It's not like they're suddenly throwing the 2 lap card out 5 minutes early.
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tek14 9/1/2022 11:55am
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Can we get 10% off then?
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Zoom 9/1/2022 11:56am
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Those last 5 minutes are the most intense as far as heart rate and breathing is concerned. Mostly for those that are pushing it.

I've hear marathon runners say that lots of them can last for 20 miles, its the last 6 that can kill you.

Quote from Steve Wise, "I would have won a lot more motos if we raced 30+2 instead of 40+2.
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Phil109 9/1/2022 11:57am
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5 mins isn’t going to make a shit. Good lord what is with this dumb shit. They are professional motocross riders in excellent shape. The only ones overheating will be some of the retards in the crowd on liquid diets all weekend 😂🤦🏼‍♂️
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mb60 9/1/2022 11:57am
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500 Mike wrote:
I can’t see 5 minutes making a whole lot of difference. Keep it a 30+2 and let them race.
5 minutes does not make a difference ? Sexton got passed last week with about 5 minutes left in the 1st moto. That can be roughly 3 laps.
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