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there's a larger fan base outside of America who enjoy the sport and want to see these riders in person.
WSX is an opportunity for the sport to grow globally. give riders a chance to travel the world and make money
For people who struggle to see.. as a fan... imagine if Supercross and Nationals was never in America and was a good couple of grand trip to travel across the pond to watch your heros race. now... WSX gives a chance for these riders to visit different countries and fans a chance to see there riders they support and follow.
Im 26, never been to America to watch the sport i passionately support and follow due to expenses. But now once a year i get to see Ken Roczen line up and spin laps.
A lot of people up in here mad someone didn’t make a decision to put in a lot of work for their entertainment…good for Kenny deciding to do what he feels is best for himself and his family
The only negative is for hardcore mx fans within the USA. I'm a little bummed but also happy for him. It will most likely cause me to tune in for WSX now.
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i don't care where he is riding.....i watch AmA ProMotocross a series where i get motos every Saturday and riders need to get a break between seasons that's for sure.!
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exactly and look at the turn out and excitement when they do have a race in America.
What would you do? Race MX for peanuts?
Bet you were the spoiled brat kid on the block eh?
It's the arrogance you guys feel the need to express. Not WSX or E bikes, it's you.
I'll watch the nationals. I'll watch the WSX, I'll watch it all! I just cant get enough!
Quite the contrary. I worked around the neighborhood starting @ 12 to buy my first bike...which was a broken down YZ-80.
But neither your comment or my response has nothing to do with this topic.
Next.
Fair enough! If you think that stating the obvious is arrogant, so be it.
I know the teams get paid to be a team. I was just questioning the amount of money Kenny got to just commit to the series. He still has to ride for a team. So I was wondering if it was a big money deal for the commitment or more of a PR to get the word out that Kenny wants to keep going, and get a little bonus money for doing the press conference? I know that WSX works different than the AMA stuff as far as funding goes. But that still doesn't mean that they paid Kenny some giant amount of money. Since they work differently I was thinking from a different point of view. Maybe I missed something in the pres release that said he was compensated a large amount for the commitment.
Could be just a piece of the puzzle Kenny needed to be able to put another deal together. A way of letting some big money sponsor know his level of commitment. And a win for WSX to get Kenny and some more publicity. If he puts it out that he wants to race for another 2 years that doesn't sound as legit as signing something agreeing to race for another 2 years. When he said he wanted to Race Outdoors and SX for the forseeable future or however he had said it. That did not get the level of attention as this signing did. And without seeing a copy of a contract whos to say it is any more legally binding than just saying he is committed to racing for a few more years? I guess I'm just thinking too far outside of the box. Maybe its time for some fresh air.
He got paid around 200k a race last year by the series. This wasn't just a PR move. He got paid again.
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Good for Kenny. I believe the 12 is WSX as well - not sure on Chiz.
So where does that leave HEP 450 team for this summer?
Is Nichols available - I think he had a SX only contract???
Anyone else available?
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Didn’t know they made YZs in the 50s!
It seems unfair WSX is paying Kenny to show up in one way, but he did earn that notoriety. Perhaps him being in the championship makes it more legitimate for the other racers competing.
All the outdoors/wsx feelings and politics aside, I can’t help but be happy the guy gets to travel the world with his family to ride, make $, and race in front of fans who have never seen him before, and to race back at his home. I Think it’s pretty cool. Kenny seems to appreciate life outside of moto, and the little things that come with the travelling the world. Racers are laser focused their whole life from championship to championship, they experience a lot. But damn they miss a lot too. To think we nearly lost the guy a few years back too, good on him for making the most of this opportunity, and he’s a great representative of the sport. This will help him wind his career down as he moves onto his next chapter in life too.
Going to miss seeing his first lap speed outdoors, incredible to watch. Big outdoors fan here.
So who does HEP have for the Nationals?
Marshal Weltin.
Freddie Noren as well.
I think you missed my point. As a general rule if you are going to start a new elite series to compete with established series, dumping large amounts of cash on elite athletes is the way to jump start your prospects of attracting enough eyes. It's probably required to get people to shift over. I am surprised they have not induced other top riders, but they must not be willing to pay the price that would make it worth it to other top guys (or their employers).
You're missing my point as well. This is a team issue too. WSX is paying the teams a large sum as well. These teams are not using that money to go out and find talent. Just wait and see who the lineup ends up being for WSX. Kenny will be lapping a good majority if it goes the way it's going now.
The money WSX is giving these teams is not being used properly.
Another point is many AMA 450/senior riders have been under contracts that are finishing this year.
They will be looking to see how WSX progresses and for them to make informed decisions for 2024.
Good for Kenny. As a fan in the US that doesn't know how to even watch WSX, it's a bummer, but I'm glad we got a healthy KR94 for the entire SX season. I'd be happy to see that again in '24 compared to the struggles he's had previously.
Well, you were responding to my post, not me to yours. You used my post to make your own statement on a different issue that doesn't address my point at all.
As to your point, they must not be paying the teams enough to pay elite riders, but it is the same dynamic: you have to pay people to participate for credibility if you are going up against an established series that commands the participation. But apparently the WSX formula is the same as the other series - get a handful of elite talent to attract spectators and fill out the field with back markers with dreams so the gate is fuller. They just have the team filtering those riders who think this is their step up to being elite or getting noticed.
Even though I'm super bummed about him not racing outdoors, it's cool to know that he'll be racing for at least another 3 years
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