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yak651 wrote:
Who’s John Kuzo? He had a terrible take on the podium speech, thought he was just some idiot trolling on Twitter but looks like a lot...

Who’s John Kuzo? He had a terrible take on the podium speech, thought he was just some idiot trolling on Twitter but looks like a lot of people follow him 🤷‍♂️

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He works for 100%. I believe he's the rider rep. 

I am sure 100% is proud of their representative.🤡

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Said on the broadcast AC is getting some kind of stem cell treatment. That is pretty dedicated in trying to stay healthy. He is just an...

Said on the broadcast AC is getting some kind of stem cell treatment. That is pretty dedicated in trying to stay healthy. He is just an awesome human!  

Good point, what exactly are his ailments?

In this day and age we can understand this better but he also sounds to have some mental health problems.  We all do.  (No debate needed here, he said about having some demons to battle in an interview)

Also, stem cell treatment?!?

 

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yak651 wrote:
Who’s John Kuzo? He had a terrible take on the podium speech, thought he was just some idiot trolling on Twitter but looks like a lot...

Who’s John Kuzo? He had a terrible take on the podium speech, thought he was just some idiot trolling on Twitter but looks like a lot of people follow him 🤷‍♂️

-MAVERICK- wrote:

He works for 100%. I believe he's the rider rep. 

Wow, uncool

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This will come across as assholish but I will say it anyway. He was 3rd out of 3 factory riders tonight.

Man...I knew you'd have a flood of downvotes....  but you spoke the TRUTH.

AC is an awesome dude....no question.

He's on the podium because most all of the top/fastest guys are out with injuries.   

 People are delusional if they see it any other way. 

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I agree . Im an asshole. 

"Everyone appreciates your honesty,  until you're honest with them,  and then your an asshole" George Carlin

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Very well aware of how many riders are out. I actually think this is the thinnest championship I’ve seen in my life. That said, bonus checks cash the same way. And I am still happy to see him on the box. 

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He’s good at talking. He still has quite a few years left, but I wonder how he’d do in the booth?

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burn1986 wrote:

He’s good at talking. He still has quite a few years left, but I wonder how he’d do in the booth?

Very well spoken when he did announcer duties...

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TKLEVEN wrote:
He finished 13 seconds behind Chase, so much better than the past where it was over 30. People forget he was the guy who pressured Eli...

He finished 13 seconds behind Chase, so much better than the past where it was over 30. People forget he was the guy who pressured Eli into his OJ, and led a few laps then kinda stuck with Chase when he got by

budlong802 wrote:

More like 24 seconds behind Chase and 16 behind KR who fell on the 1st lap. Not hating just the facts

Sure, but he didn’t need to bring it home right on Ken’s tail. Big margin to 4th. And eased up by 2-3 seconds per lap late in the race.

 

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Very well aware of how many riders are out. I actually think this is the thinnest championship I’ve seen in my life. That said, bonus checks...

Very well aware of how many riders are out. I actually think this is the thinnest championship I’ve seen in my life. That said, bonus checks cash the same way. And I am still happy to see him on the box. 

I'm happy to see him on the box too.

...but people need to be realistic about why he got there Sat night.  

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This will come across as assholish but I will say it anyway. He was 3rd out of 3 factory riders tonight.

Just went to the Vault on Racer X, Darrin did you race under a different name? McGrath maybe? Carmichael? Stewart? I can not find your podiums listed.

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This will come across as assholish but I will say it anyway. He was 3rd out of 3 factory riders tonight.

Hasletjoe wrote:
Just went to the Vault on Racer X, Darrin did you race under a different name? McGrath maybe? Carmichael? Stewart? I can not find your podiums...

Just went to the Vault on Racer X, Darrin did you race under a different name? McGrath maybe? Carmichael? Stewart? I can not find your podiums listed.

The vault has some glitches i guess.

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That 100% fella is totally entitled to his opinion of course, but fuck, that shows absolutely zero class on his part.

Can only race who's in the race, and for AC the emotion is clearly more for the journey he's had than some dude getting a 3rd.

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Not to mention his speed has been improving the last few weeks it seems based on qualifying.  He got to the end of the year without missing too many races.  That in itself is a victory for him and to be able to ride outdoors is big plus.  Kid just needs to string together some finishes as he has been doing.   

 

Kudos to AC9!

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AC has really worked hard on overcoming the mental struggles that have come from all the injuries and recoveries he's dealt with. He admitted he didn't know if he'd ever see the box again. No matter how he got there, he got there. His passion for this sport is second to none. 

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This will come across as assholish but I will say it anyway. He was 3rd out of 3 factory riders tonight.

Wow

5/10/2023 4:45am

I don’t blame him a bit for getting emotional on the podium.  Whether or not he finished half a lap behind the leader and got caught and passed by a guy that started his race in last, he’s still going to be cashing a fat bonus check.  I bet AC’s podium bonus would bring a tear of joy to my eye, too.

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This will come across as assholish but I will say it anyway. He was 3rd out of 3 factory riders tonight.

Magoofan wrote:
Man...I knew you'd have a flood of downvotes....  but you spoke the TRUTH. AC is an awesome dude....no question. He's on the podium because most all...

Man...I knew you'd have a flood of downvotes....  but you spoke the TRUTH.

AC is an awesome dude....no question.

He's on the podium because most all of the top/fastest guys are out with injuries.   

 People are delusional if they see it any other way. 

then your saying the same about Deegan cuz the east in SX is the weakest its ever been.Everyone is out due to injury 

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This will come across as assholish but I will say it anyway. He was 3rd out of 3 factory riders tonight.

Magoofan wrote:
Man...I knew you'd have a flood of downvotes....  but you spoke the TRUTH. AC is an awesome dude....no question. He's on the podium because most all...

Man...I knew you'd have a flood of downvotes....  but you spoke the TRUTH.

AC is an awesome dude....no question.

He's on the podium because most all of the top/fastest guys are out with injuries.   

 People are delusional if they see it any other way. 

mjones7212 wrote:

then your saying the same about Deegan cuz the east in SX is the weakest its ever been.Everyone is out due to injury 

I would not contest that point.    The 250 east/west series were yawners this year. 

 

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This will come across as assholish but I will say it anyway. He was 3rd out of 3 factory riders tonight.

You are right, i know it , you know , and so does he.  And everyone else does to. 

BUT

I felt like he did at the podium, just sat in the holding area at my first race back in mainland Europe, after Covid, because there was a time when i genuinely thought i would never do it again. 

He is a great guy who never got even close to the potential he had shown as a kid, but any race with him not at it, is poorer because of it. 

So i am fucking stoked to see him on the box, especially with the guys that have probably kept him sane this past few years. 

I genuinely think he should come do GP's , Kawasaki are needing someone to back up Febvre , and Evans isnt likely to do that , although i am aware of the irony of replacing a guy made out of chalk, with another made of chalk. 

 

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5/10/2023 11:11am Edited Date/Time 5/10/2023 11:11am
philG wrote:
You are right, i know it , you know , and so does he.  And everyone else does to.  BUT I felt like he did at...

You are right, i know it , you know , and so does he.  And everyone else does to. 

BUT

I felt like he did at the podium, just sat in the holding area at my first race back in mainland Europe, after Covid, because there was a time when i genuinely thought i would never do it again. 

He is a great guy who never got even close to the potential he had shown as a kid, but any race with him not at it, is poorer because of it. 

So i am fucking stoked to see him on the box, especially with the guys that have probably kept him sane this past few years. 

I genuinely think he should come do GP's , Kawasaki are needing someone to back up Febvre , and Evans isnt likely to do that , although i am aware of the irony of replacing a guy made out of chalk, with another made of chalk. 

 

Interesting idea. AC loves the atmosphere here in the US and has a very good relationship here with a lot of industry folks, Mitch Payton included. It maybe hard to pull away from that. Plus, Americans usually don’t do well in Europe for whatever reason.

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philG wrote:
You are right, i know it , you know , and so does he.  And everyone else does to.  BUT I felt like he did at...

You are right, i know it , you know , and so does he.  And everyone else does to. 

BUT

I felt like he did at the podium, just sat in the holding area at my first race back in mainland Europe, after Covid, because there was a time when i genuinely thought i would never do it again. 

He is a great guy who never got even close to the potential he had shown as a kid, but any race with him not at it, is poorer because of it. 

So i am fucking stoked to see him on the box, especially with the guys that have probably kept him sane this past few years. 

I genuinely think he should come do GP's , Kawasaki are needing someone to back up Febvre , and Evans isnt likely to do that , although i am aware of the irony of replacing a guy made out of chalk, with another made of chalk. 

 

burn1986 wrote:
Interesting idea. AC loves the atmosphere here in the US and has a very good relationship here with a lot of industry folks, Mitch Payton included...

Interesting idea. AC loves the atmosphere here in the US and has a very good relationship here with a lot of industry folks, Mitch Payton included. It maybe hard to pull away from that. Plus, Americans usually don’t do well in Europe for whatever reason.

I think that he would be a proper addition to the GP paddock, raise GP profile in the US, and a great way to avoid SX, and maybe prolong a career. 

RV didnt want to come, and it showed, but the RV now, would probably relish that opportunity. 

 

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5/10/2023 11:43am Edited Date/Time 5/10/2023 11:44am

I have a 2nd place trophy somewhere from a class with 2 guys. But I still kept it.

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I have a 2nd place trophy somewhere from a class with 2 guys. But I still kept it.

That is a US thing for sure,  

The thing that got me about Unadilla Rewind was classes of 5 where they trophied to 5th, and they ran 6 classes together with 2 or 3 gate drops

 

You never forget your first win, or your last one, the idea is for them not to be the same race. 

 

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Adam is such a great kid, I believe he is too intelligent and grounded to be a dirt bike racer TBH.

got a chance to sit with him and Nick Wey for a bit last January in the mud and rain at a Murrieta practice track to talk injuries and dirt bikes, it was very insightful. 

I don't know if Adam will ever win at the pro level again, but I have no doubt that he has a great future after dirt bike racing is over. His parents did a great job.

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philG wrote:
That is a US thing for sure,   The thing that got me about Unadilla Rewind was classes of 5 where they trophied to 5th, and they...

That is a US thing for sure,  

The thing that got me about Unadilla Rewind was classes of 5 where they trophied to 5th, and they ran 6 classes together with 2 or 3 gate drops

 

You never forget your first win, or your last one, the idea is for them not to be the same race. 

 

I think you meant “…for them not to be in the same race.” instead of “for them not to be the same race.” Cool

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philG wrote:
That is a US thing for sure,   The thing that got me about Unadilla Rewind was classes of 5 where they trophied to 5th, and they...

That is a US thing for sure,  

The thing that got me about Unadilla Rewind was classes of 5 where they trophied to 5th, and they ran 6 classes together with 2 or 3 gate drops

 

You never forget your first win, or your last one, the idea is for them not to be the same race. 

 

burn1986 wrote:

I think you meant “…for them not to be in the same race.” instead of “for them not to be the same race.” Cool

Its the same thing dude.  LOL. 

First win 1982 , RM125 , as a schoolboy Expert, only a  local race, but some decent guys who i had never beaten before. 

Last win was 2017, TM300SMX , German Supermoto Vets National, in the Czech Republic, most memorable, because the trophy got us out of being arrested as smugglers coming back across the border in German hire car we wernt supposed to take out of the country 

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yak651 wrote:
Who’s John Kuzo? He had a terrible take on the podium speech, thought he was just some idiot trolling on Twitter but looks like a lot...

Who’s John Kuzo? He had a terrible take on the podium speech, thought he was just some idiot trolling on Twitter but looks like a lot of people follow him 🤷‍♂️

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He works for 100%. I believe he's the rider rep. 

don’t think we’ll be seeing AC in 100% if he keeps saying shit like that.

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Its the same thing dude.  LOL.  First win 1982 , RM125 , as a schoolboy Expert, only a  local race, but some decent guys who i...

Its the same thing dude.  LOL. 

First win 1982 , RM125 , as a schoolboy Expert, only a  local race, but some decent guys who i had never beaten before. 

Last win was 2017, TM300SMX , German Supermoto Vets National, in the Czech Republic, most memorable, because the trophy got us out of being arrested as smugglers coming back across the border in German hire car we wernt supposed to take out of the country 

It’s a joke bro

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