Awesome 5 minutes with CP

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9/10/2009 11:15am
Awesome interview. I'd of called RD a pussy too, just out of sheer frustration. I don't agree with it, but if I was in that situation, fresh of LOSING a title that was mine to lose, I'd have called Dungey alot worse than a pussy.

Great competitor, and a great season! CP should be happy he didn't have to worry about Dungey cutting 45 degree's off the gate drop to cut him off, like Mr. Fuckedupteeth in Europe is famous for.

Looking forward to seeing what this kid can do. Not a fan of french people, but definitely a fan of guys who can ride motorcycles well.
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He was in therapy for months to learn walking again. He lost a lot of weight due to being in bed for a long time, too.
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9/10/2009 11:18am
Dont get me wrong he is a talented rider who has gone through a lot, but I question Pourcel's comment about giving up. He didnt have what it took, and that was a comment to save face.
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9/10/2009 11:23am
Nobody got pics of him turning around and waving at him during moto 1.
It was hilarious.
Say what you want and like who you will, they slowed the pace and still walked away from everyone in that moto. Great interview as well.

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9/10/2009 11:28am
CP- "I know when I have my speed, nobody can follow me."

HAHAHAHA, I guess he has never experienced the speed of RV and James. He is right though, they wouldnt be following him, they would be passing him Laughing
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SMITH201 wrote:
CP- "I know when I have my speed, nobody can follow me." HAHAHAHA, I guess he has never experienced the speed of RV and James. He...
CP- "I know when I have my speed, nobody can follow me."

HAHAHAHA, I guess he has never experienced the speed of RV and James. He is right though, they wouldnt be following him, they would be passing him Laughing
May it be he refers to the 250 class?
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-eagle- wrote:
Nobody got pics of him turning around and waving at him during moto 1. It was hilarious. Say what you want and like who you will...
Nobody got pics of him turning around and waving at him during moto 1.
It was hilarious.
Say what you want and like who you will, they slowed the pace and still walked away from everyone in that moto. Great interview as well.
Funny, thats what Cairoli did to him Grinning
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9/10/2009 11:31am
SMITH201 wrote:
CP- "I know when I have my speed, nobody can follow me." HAHAHAHA, I guess he has never experienced the speed of RV and James. He...
CP- "I know when I have my speed, nobody can follow me."

HAHAHAHA, I guess he has never experienced the speed of RV and James. He is right though, they wouldnt be following him, they would be passing him Laughing
JackLHyde wrote:
May it be he refers to the 250 class?
ok, if he means the current 250 class then ok, but you put James or RV and a 250 today they would smoke him.
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9/10/2009 11:40am
Lots of sour grapes in that interview good read none the less. Dungy overcame his own share of issues and prevailed. Next.
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9/10/2009 12:31pm Edited Date/Time 9/10/2009 12:32pm
better an interview like this then the superpumped ones all the time...
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9/10/2009 12:46pm
Sour graps, bitter loser, whatever. I call it a pissed off fierce competitor that has no interest in riding around for second. It is great. If he had the chance to do the interview today he may not be so brash, but I thought it was cool that he was honest about his feelings. Much appreciated CP, great interview steve.
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9/10/2009 12:48pm
RuFfRyDaH wrote:
better an interview like this then the superpumped ones all the time...
[color=blue]Well said, even with the poor grammar. For the record, I'm tempted to nuke you just for that sUcKy ScReEn NaMe...but I suppose I'm getting soft in my old age...//TJ [/color]
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9/10/2009 1:04pm
In my book he's a winner despite becoming second this time.

I don't think this is supposed to be a CP vs RD thing. I agree with the positive comments here in this thread, yes the kid overcame stuff that "normal" people wouldn't. He's still partly paralyzed but despite that he's still recognized as one of the most talented riders ever (sure an opinion).

A bonus for me as fan of his is his personality. What come up as negative for some of you makes me more interested and as some point out, who wouldn't be pissed etc during these circumstances. I wish I could be his riding and pit buddy before any other rider.

I think it's cool that Mitch Payton believed in this kid, and made it possible to come back despite the obvious nightmare after his injury. Remember Bercy 07? He looked like a skeleton, could barley walk and we all thought he was toasted as a rider.

Fuckingamazing!

I have great respect for that kid, the only negative thing is that he's not going to fight for his country in October. But I think I will forgive him for that later on...
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9/10/2009 1:15pm
RuFfRyDaH wrote:
better an interview like this then the superpumped ones all the time...
TJ wrote:
[color=blue]Well said, even with the poor grammar. For the record, I'm tempted to nuke you just for that sUcKy ScReEn NaMe...but I suppose I'm getting soft...
[color=blue]Well said, even with the poor grammar. For the record, I'm tempted to nuke you just for that sUcKy ScReEn NaMe...but I suppose I'm getting soft in my old age...//TJ [/color]
sorry, english isnt my mother language...so i may lack a bit at it...bare with me...

but im happy you aggree with me...and dont want to nuke me... Smile
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9/10/2009 1:36pm
CP unmasked at last. Some will love him, some will totally hate his arrogance and self confidence. But these words are typically Christophe's. Don't forget the language barrier too, I think you did notice his - what we could call - "Frenglish"??
9/10/2009 1:54pm
jeffro756 wrote:
Seriously, how refreshing to see someone telling it like it is and going for it. He was fast all year and had bad luck, he is...
Seriously, how refreshing to see someone telling it like it is and going for it. He was fast all year and had bad luck, he is a competitor and is mad about it. I am personally more happy to hear this then the usual "if I win I win, if I get 10th I get 10th" line that we usually get. Way to go CP. Good luck next year.

http://www.racerxonline.com/article/5-minutes-with-christophe-pourcel-9-10.aspx
He only spent almost a year in a hospital bed, not even being able to pee.

your right, he has no heart.
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9/10/2009 1:55pm
Wandell wrote:
Great read! Pourcel's true personality really came through in that interview. I was kinda/sorta a fan of his, but not anymore. I even more happy now...
Great read! Pourcel's true personality really came through in that interview. I was kinda/sorta a fan of his, but not anymore. I even more happy now that Dungey won the title!!
Bingo, my feelings exactly- CP= SORE LOSER
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9/10/2009 1:55pm Edited Date/Time 4/17/2016 2:06am
great read Smile the AMA "rider of the year" I believe regardless of finishing second in MX.


plus his style is unbelievable (almost as good as KDUB )Cool.........
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9/10/2009 2:16pm
jeffro756 wrote:
Seriously, how refreshing to see someone telling it like it is and going for it. He was fast all year and had bad luck, he is...
Seriously, how refreshing to see someone telling it like it is and going for it. He was fast all year and had bad luck, he is a competitor and is mad about it. I am personally more happy to hear this then the usual "if I win I win, if I get 10th I get 10th" line that we usually get. Way to go CP. Good luck next year.

http://www.racerxonline.com/article/5-minutes-with-christophe-pourcel-9-10.aspx
brakkeman_ wrote:
He only spent almost a year in a hospital bed, not even being able to pee.

your right, he has no heart.
heh... nowhere did I say he had no heart (must have been someone else)... I just don't think he was paralyzed. sheesh. I give it up to him... He's very fast and made an exciting series for me to watch. I just want it set straight as to what exactly he came back from instead of saying "paralysis".
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DrSweden wrote:
In my book he's a winner despite becoming second this time. I don't think this is supposed to be a CP vs RD thing. I agree...
In my book he's a winner despite becoming second this time.

I don't think this is supposed to be a CP vs RD thing. I agree with the positive comments here in this thread, yes the kid overcame stuff that "normal" people wouldn't. He's still partly paralyzed but despite that he's still recognized as one of the most talented riders ever (sure an opinion).

A bonus for me as fan of his is his personality. What come up as negative for some of you makes me more interested and as some point out, who wouldn't be pissed etc during these circumstances. I wish I could be his riding and pit buddy before any other rider.

I think it's cool that Mitch Payton believed in this kid, and made it possible to come back despite the obvious nightmare after his injury. Remember Bercy 07? He looked like a skeleton, could barley walk and we all thought he was toasted as a rider.

Fuckingamazing!

I have great respect for that kid, the only negative thing is that he's not going to fight for his country in October. But I think I will forgive him for that later on...
He is STILL partially paralyzed?

Could you expand on this?
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9/10/2009 4:04pm
Wandell wrote:
Great read! Pourcel's true personality really came through in that interview. I was kinda/sorta a fan of his, but not anymore. I even more happy now...
Great read! Pourcel's true personality really came through in that interview. I was kinda/sorta a fan of his, but not anymore. I even more happy now that Dungey won the title!!
neysbo wrote:
Bingo, my feelings exactly- CP= SORE LOSER
have you 2 ever been in a race? pourcel comes over from europe, loses the title due to a blown motor which was out of his control and is somewhat pissed and you guys call him a sore loser?!?! how about a great competitor who put his heart into this series through some pretty serious issues he was fighting through
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9/10/2009 4:12pm
jeffro756 wrote:
Seriously, how refreshing to see someone telling it like it is and going for it. He was fast all year and had bad luck, he is...
Seriously, how refreshing to see someone telling it like it is and going for it. He was fast all year and had bad luck, he is a competitor and is mad about it. I am personally more happy to hear this then the usual "if I win I win, if I get 10th I get 10th" line that we usually get. Way to go CP. Good luck next year.

http://www.racerxonline.com/article/5-minutes-with-christophe-pourcel-9-10.aspx
brakkeman_ wrote:
He only spent almost a year in a hospital bed, not even being able to pee.

your right, he has no heart.
rc4187 wrote:
heh... nowhere did I say he had no heart (must have been someone else)... I just don't think he was paralyzed. sheesh. I give it up...
heh... nowhere did I say he had no heart (must have been someone else)... I just don't think he was paralyzed. sheesh. I give it up to him... He's very fast and made an exciting series for me to watch. I just want it set straight as to what exactly he came back from instead of saying "paralysis".
I was saying that to tsrmxer, not you :p
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If that was Reedy people would be calling him a whining bitch... And when it was JMB people said he was a stinky frenchmen???

What gives?

Good interview tho...And he's truth talking for sure, he was unlucky, but definitely faster...
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9/10/2009 4:29pm
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If that was Reedy people would be calling him a whining bitch... And when it was JMB people said he was a stinky frenchmen??? What gives...
If that was Reedy people would be calling him a whining bitch... And when it was JMB people said he was a stinky frenchmen???

What gives?

Good interview tho...And he's truth talking for sure, he was unlucky, but definitely faster...
What gives??

No one has been booed and put down as bad as RC when he wore the king outfit and then barely hit T.P at a race. If your one of the best people or going to hate you and love you. They all go through it, even JS. All except for TP i guess.

Why do people have to make a foreigner thing?
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9/10/2009 4:40pm Edited Date/Time 4/17/2016 2:06am
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CP did everything right and proved he was the best so he is bound to be pissed... in a way though this is like 06 when...
CP did everything right and proved he was the best so he is bound to be pissed... in a way though this is like 06 when he won the World championship AC was faster than year and CP didn't win very much but AC had problems and Christophe took the title. This year Christophe was the best but ryan took the title.

Pourcel is a genius on a motocycle bubba better watch out in supercross if Christophe gets back to 100% health
1 10 Ryan Dungey 503 22 25 14 25 22 25 20 22 15 18 25 13 25 25 25 16 22 22 20 18 22 18 22 22

2 377 Christophe Pourcel 492 25 14 25 20 25 18 25 25 25 15 13 25 22 22 13 25 25 25 25 20 0 10 25 25


He didn't lose that championship in the moto his bike blew up in Southwick any more than then his bad motos at Glen Helen, Freestone, Redbud, Washuogal, or second moto at Southwick. If he had won any of those motos instead of finishing back in the pack on his own account the championship still would have been his. Dungey had some bad luck also but at the end of the year he was the better rider. Why can't people just admit that.


Oh and it is great to see someone voice their opinion like that. Go CP.
9/10/2009 6:18pm
CP rode great all year as did RD.. RD won because he rode hard all year every single moto..Anything can happen and unfortunatley for CP he got the short end but I dont take anything away from RD he won fair and square thats racing any happens and it did.
Cant wait to see RD on a 450 and CP will come back nest year and put a waxathon on everyone the dude gots skills and its good to hear him cursing it up and be real I gained more respect for him telling it like he wants. Sorta like Reed he says what he wants and either you hate him or love him the dude is a bad ass on a bike and were lucky to have both of them here in the states racing our series.
Good luck to RD and CP for 2010'
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9/10/2009 6:19pm
CamP wrote:
Pro Circuit rarely makes strategic mistakes, but when CP's bike was smoking with 15 minutes left in the moto, they should have had CP ease up...
Pro Circuit rarely makes strategic mistakes, but when CP's bike was smoking with 15 minutes left in the moto, they should have had CP ease up, save the bike, and salvage 10 points. PC blew it.
haven't they have other issues at Southwick?

seems like with that big of a points lead, they'd detune the engine, set it up for maximum reliability
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ALL real champions are sore losers. All of them. If they weren't, they wouldn't be winners. It has to hurt to lose in order to push yourself day-in and day-out to do what these guys do.

And on top of that, yes he was paralyzed for something like eight months, and even after he started riding again, he couldn't urinate properly and things like that. He's still suffering from some effects of the paralysis.

Chris Pourcel is a bad dude, no doubt about it, and any of you that would say otherwise are likely sitting on a comfy couch at home with a bucket of chicken in your lap saying how it "really is" on the computer.

You guys should read the feature I did with him in the June issue of Racer X this year, then tell me the guy doesn't have any heart.
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ALL real champions are sore losers. All of them. If they weren't, they wouldn't be winners. It has to hurt to lose in order to push...
ALL real champions are sore losers. All of them. If they weren't, they wouldn't be winners. It has to hurt to lose in order to push yourself day-in and day-out to do what these guys do.

And on top of that, yes he was paralyzed for something like eight months, and even after he started riding again, he couldn't urinate properly and things like that. He's still suffering from some effects of the paralysis.

Chris Pourcel is a bad dude, no doubt about it, and any of you that would say otherwise are likely sitting on a comfy couch at home with a bucket of chicken in your lap saying how it "really is" on the computer.

You guys should read the feature I did with him in the June issue of Racer X this year, then tell me the guy doesn't have any heart.
Is that a Bobbym approved feature?

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