Colt Nichols to HRC Honda

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skeef 10/11/2022 1:17pm
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HRC is prepping to support two title contenders starting summer 23'
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ML512 10/11/2022 1:34pm
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USA wrote:
Lol, ML dedicates his entire life to providing content for us fans and someone complains about a minor spelling error. Tough crowd 🤣
I'm not a grammar expert, I will admit that to the end of the earth. However, I did spend the night at a Holiday Inn Express last night and usually spend 12-16 hours a day working on this website. Laughing
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ML512 wrote:
I'm not a grammar expert, I will admit that to the end of the earth. However, I did spend the night at a Holiday Inn Express...
I'm not a grammar expert, I will admit that to the end of the earth. However, I did spend the night at a Holiday Inn Express last night and usually spend 12-16 hours a day working on this website. Laughing
And you thought it was tough running a team😂😂😂
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DonM wrote:
What he gave up a ride in WSX for this....Wink
davis224 wrote:
$400-500k for 2 races vs $750k for 17, I can see why he would when he still has a chance to get a decent paying ride...
$400-500k for 2 races vs $750k for 17, I can see why he would when he still has a chance to get a decent paying ride for the series elsewhere. Or just take the time off.
That's a great plan for when you no longer consider yourself a competitor
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kiwifan 10/11/2022 2:04pm
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Magoofan wrote:
Gee....I can't imagine why Colt dropped out of WannabeSX.... Wink

because he wants to get used to new ride and train in his home country?...nothing wrong with that
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endurox 10/11/2022 2:12pm
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Money wrote:
Does Kennys mechanic follow him where ever he goes or stay at Honda with colt?
Job security at Honda.
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Richy 10/11/2022 2:19pm
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Money wrote:
Does Kennys mechanic follow him where ever he goes or stay at Honda with colt?
endurox wrote:
Job security at Honda.
I'd expect you're right, but he did go to WSX with Kenny though didn't he, wrenching on his Firepower rent-a-bike? Or was that his practice mechanic?
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ML512 10/11/2022 2:21pm
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Richy wrote:
I'd expect you're right, but he did go to WSX with Kenny though didn't he, wrenching on his Firepower rent-a-bike? Or was that his practice mechanic?
That was his race mechanic from HRC, Jordan Troxell.
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ML512 wrote:
I'm not a grammar expert, I will admit that to the end of the earth. However, I did spend the night at a Holiday Inn Express...
I'm not a grammar expert, I will admit that to the end of the earth. However, I did spend the night at a Holiday Inn Express last night and usually spend 12-16 hours a day working on this website. Laughing
12 to 16....

Slacker.

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LungButter 10/11/2022 3:18pm
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Well, Mr. Nichols has played his cards very well it appears. Good for him. Dude could turn some heads if he comes in healthy.
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inthebadboycorner 10/11/2022 3:27pm
10/11/2022 3:27pm
Works well for Honda,
If Chase moves on in 2024, Honda can keep Colt for sx and that will allow Hunter to move up Outdoors 2024. 2025 Honda could choose between the two of them.
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mx_phreek 10/11/2022 3:29pm
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Is there any talk of kenny riding different bikes to see what he likes?
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TeamGreen 10/11/2022 3:30pm
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Colt Nichols: The Man that slept under the Lucky Star Grinning

This dude has ALWAYS been a cool cat. He's got himself an awesome opportunity with this deal and I hope he CRUSHES IT!
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OrangeJuice158 10/11/2022 3:38pm
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DonM wrote:
What he gave up a ride in WSX for this....Wink
davis224 wrote:
$400-500k for 2 races vs $750k for 17, I can see why he would when he still has a chance to get a decent paying ride...
$400-500k for 2 races vs $750k for 17, I can see why he would when he still has a chance to get a decent paying ride for the series elsewhere. Or just take the time off.
It’s a lot more lopsided than that though with all the sponsor bonuses and bonuses from HRC. Not really an apples to apples comparison.
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JOE_SPROCKETS#1 10/11/2022 3:57pm
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ML512 wrote:
Firepower Honda on the US side has too many conflicting sponsor deals and they don't have the funding to do Kenny unless he rides for dirt...
Firepower Honda on the US side has too many conflicting sponsor deals and they don't have the funding to do Kenny unless he rides for dirt cheap. It's rumored that his Honda re-up offer for 2023 had been dropped to 750k a year.
At first 750k sounds low but without knowing the bonus structure and such might have been a good deal for Kenny.
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DonM wrote:
What he gave up a ride in WSX for this....Wink
davis224 wrote:
$400-500k for 2 races vs $750k for 17, I can see why he would when he still has a chance to get a decent paying ride...
$400-500k for 2 races vs $750k for 17, I can see why he would when he still has a chance to get a decent paying ride for the series elsewhere. Or just take the time off.
IDK, Still seems like a bad move. Could end up having too much time off.
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Magoofan wrote:
Gee....I can't imagine why Colt dropped out of WannabeSX.... Wink

Communism.
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DonM wrote:
What he gave up a ride in WSX for this....Wink
davis224 wrote:
$400-500k for 2 races vs $750k for 17, I can see why he would when he still has a chance to get a decent paying ride...
$400-500k for 2 races vs $750k for 17, I can see why he would when he still has a chance to get a decent paying ride for the series elsewhere. Or just take the time off.
early wrote:
That's a great plan for when you no longer consider yourself a competitor
Or if your trying to make a living to support your family.
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DonM 10/11/2022 4:23pm
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DonM wrote:
What he gave up a ride in WSX for this....Wink
davis224 wrote:
$400-500k for 2 races vs $750k for 17, I can see why he would when he still has a chance to get a decent paying ride...
$400-500k for 2 races vs $750k for 17, I can see why he would when he still has a chance to get a decent paying ride for the series elsewhere. Or just take the time off.
OrangeJuice158 wrote:
It’s a lot more lopsided than that though with all the sponsor bonuses and bonuses from HRC. Not really an apples to apples comparison.
Yeah It's highly possible it was a highly incentive based offer...one thing we'll probably never know its what it would have cost Ken to pull out of WSX....my guess it was the $500k plus a number for potential lost revenue if he didn't show...
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kiwifan 10/11/2022 4:56pm
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Good move by Colt and HRC
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kage173 10/11/2022 4:58pm
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Happy for Colt. I can see him pulling a Savatgy and putting in a surprisingly strong season
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davis224 wrote:
$400-500k for 2 races vs $750k for 17, I can see why he would when he still has a chance to get a decent paying ride...
$400-500k for 2 races vs $750k for 17, I can see why he would when he still has a chance to get a decent paying ride for the series elsewhere. Or just take the time off.
early wrote:
That's a great plan for when you no longer consider yourself a competitor
Sandusky26 wrote:
Or if your trying to make a living to support your family.
Racers want to race and win
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twotwosix wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/10/11/572779/s1200_COLT_45_16_OUNCE_500x500.jpg[/img]


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davis224 10/11/2022 5:19pm
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DonM wrote:
What he gave up a ride in WSX for this....Wink
davis224 wrote:
$400-500k for 2 races vs $750k for 17, I can see why he would when he still has a chance to get a decent paying ride...
$400-500k for 2 races vs $750k for 17, I can see why he would when he still has a chance to get a decent paying ride for the series elsewhere. Or just take the time off.
OrangeJuice158 wrote:
It’s a lot more lopsided than that though with all the sponsor bonuses and bonuses from HRC. Not really an apples to apples comparison.
I figure he would have still been good for a couple wins at $100k a pop, then who knows what his other bonuses are like. It's still not insignificant, considering he hasn't been happy with his bike, in his head or not.
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twotwosix wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/10/11/572779/s1200_COLT_45_16_OUNCE_500x500.jpg[/img]

kage173 wrote:
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FeetUp wrote:
Please for god sake run it through a spell checker, before putting it out. Also check for the proper usage of them/those, nothing/no, seen/saw, etc. Whistling
Nathaniel129 wrote:
Maybe check your own post before running your mouth about grammar or spelling. You know, glass houses and all.
zehn wrote:
I seen at least 3 mistakes in his post from where I set
Where I 'sit'... Dumbass. 😂

I think?
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Mavetism 10/11/2022 6:35pm
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He deserves a chance like that in the 450 class, his 250 title was no fluke and he was the best guy that year hands down. I was bummed when he literally broke his arms first race.. Hope he makes it through 17 rounds and has some really good weekends!
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TheDennisSystem 10/11/2022 6:59pm
10/11/2022 6:59pm
Wow that’s crazy, I guess I missed the Colt to Honda rumors, and just the other day in a thread I mentioned how I thought he was gonna be “one of the big dogs” in the future, based on his Gypsy interview and how he carriee himself. Then people commented I was nuts and Colt is too old blah blah. I guess Honda saw what I saw. Dudes gonna crush it.
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