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Deetsmx 10/3/2009 7:22am
10/3/2009 7:22am
That track looks ridiculous. Not sure why they would build something so out of the ordinary like that for this race. It looks tiring with all those rollers/speed bumps they threw in there. Also, the bikes are noticeably quieter it seems than in the US.
BirdsEyeMedia 10/3/2009 7:24am
10/3/2009 7:24am Edited Date/Time 4/17/2016 2:30am
2009 Mx des Nations featuring "pogo-cross".


Its like everyone is riding Goon Style.


I hate to be Debbie Downer but that is ridiculous for a MX track of this magnitude.


motoxistence 10/3/2009 7:25am
10/3/2009 7:25am
So what? Everyone has to race the same track.
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Highsider 10/3/2009 7:29am
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Deetsmx wrote:
That track looks ridiculous. Not sure why they would build something so out of the ordinary like that for this race. It looks tiring with all...
That track looks ridiculous. Not sure why they would build something so out of the ordinary like that for this race. It looks tiring with all those rollers/speed bumps they threw in there. Also, the bikes are noticeably quieter it seems than in the US.
I disagree with "wrote: That track looks ridiculous."

My impression is they built an even and mostly fair type of track. I think the racing will be good, whether the USA wins, or not.

I (mostly) retract my earlier opinions of having this event at what I figured would be a "sterile" motocross environment.

Can't wait until Sunday!

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Deetsmx 10/3/2009 7:34am
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Just because everyone has to race the same track doesn't make it a good one. People bouncing from one face to another isn't what I think a MXON race should be. However, we did mainly see just one side of the track so maybe the rest is better. Just my opinion, not trying to start an argument.
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motoxhead 10/3/2009 7:40am
10/3/2009 7:40am
Have you ever watched GP MX Deets? It is pretty common for the riders to have to "pogo" around the track. I like watching the riders have to deal with terrain that doesn't have a set landing ramp for every jump.
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Deetsmx 10/3/2009 7:56am
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Yeah, I've watched them in person and on the webcasts but I wouldn't say most of them are this way. I was supposed to race a GP in Belgium in 02 or 03 but Reynard ended up getting the AMA federation spot so I would like to think I've seen one or two Wink
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motoxhead 10/3/2009 8:04am
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Only playing Deets.

I just don't think it is uncommon to see a GP track that doesn't have a standard place to set the wheels on the ground after ever jump/whoop/bump. Though I agree this track does look pretty extreme in that regard.
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Cygnus 10/3/2009 9:17am
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Thanks Rudy . Go team Belgium
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Rudicross 10/3/2009 9:29am
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That jump from Desalle in part 1 (after 3 min.) is unbelievable !
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PastranaWho 10/3/2009 9:30am
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track designer(s) should be shot! A lot of air time which is cool though.
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Rudicross 10/3/2009 9:50am
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Rudicross wrote:
That jump from Desalle in part 1 (after 3 min.) is unbelievable !
Franciacorta's leap Laughing
GoldenState54 10/3/2009 10:24am
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Thats an embarrassing display of track building.

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Tiki 10/3/2009 11:00am
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I am with everyone else, that track has no flow to it. It is disjointed and odd. The track is the same for everyone, I am just happy I dont have to ride it. Something different I guess, stamina will really be the key player.
GoldenState54 10/3/2009 11:15am
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I am with everyone else, that track has no flow to it. It is disjointed and odd. The track is the same for everyone, I am...
I am with everyone else, that track has no flow to it. It is disjointed and odd. The track is the same for everyone, I am just happy I dont have to ride it. Something different I guess, stamina will really be the key player.
And a good start.
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500 Mike 10/3/2009 12:09pm
10/3/2009 12:09pm
Obviously many of us have forgotten what a real MX track looks like.
GoldenState54 10/3/2009 12:11pm
10/3/2009 12:11pm
500 Mike wrote:
Obviously many of us have forgotten what a real MX track looks like.
Many of us? Or just the folks who built the MXDN track?
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calimxer91 10/3/2009 12:17pm
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i saw pogocross as well.boo
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JOHN CHOATE 10/3/2009 12:27pm
10/3/2009 12:27pm
Yeah, I'm not crazy about it either. Looks like it's hard to pass on which will make a good start really important. There seems to be a real lack of "flow" to the track. Maybe it will make for some close racing, I hope.
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JOHN CHOATE 10/3/2009 12:38pm
10/3/2009 12:38pm
After watching some videos, I think the track does show a SX flair.
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jasonward73 10/3/2009 12:53pm
10/3/2009 12:53pm
I would love to see the lines Stewart would carve on this track. I think his ability to scrub would probably be worth about 2 secs a lap on this course.
TheCynic82 10/3/2009 1:38pm
10/3/2009 1:38pm
so... if stewart would be able to give 2 sec a lap to the riders in italy.. why reed or dungey or the others "sx specialist" arent the fastest?

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joe101uk 10/3/2009 1:59pm
10/3/2009 1:59pm
JOHN CHOATE wrote:
Yeah, I'm not crazy about it either. Looks like it's hard to pass on which will make a good start really important. There seems to be...
Yeah, I'm not crazy about it either. Looks like it's hard to pass on which will make a good start really important. There seems to be a real lack of "flow" to the track. Maybe it will make for some close racing, I hope.
Lots of ruts developed through the day and there are alot of different spots to pass. The USA riders made alot of passes and so did Wilson.
DanDunes818 10/3/2009 2:04pm
10/3/2009 2:04pm
500 Mike wrote:
Obviously many of us have forgotten what a real MX track looks like.
I second that.. I love the challenge gp tracks bring to the table. MX is'nt suposed to flow.

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