Any dark horses for Southwick?

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romain524 7/3/2023 9:26pm
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Renner153 wrote:

Who, ostlund?

I think Anton Gole is racing a few outdoor rounds. I’m not sure which ones.

Stephen Rubini is going to race the last 3 rounds. To me he should do pretty good, he’s been racing the 450 good. I think Pierre Goupillon might come too do some.

A few more international riders might come do a couple rounds. It’s their opportunity, especially in 450’s.

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Renner153 wrote:

Who, ostlund?

romain524 wrote:
I think Anton Gole is racing a few outdoor rounds. I’m not sure which ones. Stephen Rubini is going to race the last 3 rounds. To...

I think Anton Gole is racing a few outdoor rounds. I’m not sure which ones.

Stephen Rubini is going to race the last 3 rounds. To me he should do pretty good, he’s been racing the 450 good. I think Pierre Goupillon might come too do some.

A few more international riders might come do a couple rounds. It’s their opportunity, especially in 450’s.

Where do you think Rubini will fit in? 

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romain524 7/4/2023 12:42pm
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Where do you think Rubini will fit in? 

I don’t follow the French National as much anymore but watching the results he’s been winning rounds so his speed must be good. Romain Pape was barely a top10 guy in 450 in France and he top10 motos twice here in Outdoor.

So I think Rubini shouldn’t have an issue being top10. I see him with Marshbanks/ Noren group, he should be better than Butron and Locurcio.

we will see how he will adapt, hopefully he doesn’t put too much pressure on himself to ruin his day.

 

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Where do you think Rubini will fit in? 

romain524 wrote:
I don’t follow the French National as much anymore but watching the results he’s been winning rounds so his speed must be good. Romain Pape was...

I don’t follow the French National as much anymore but watching the results he’s been winning rounds so his speed must be good. Romain Pape was barely a top10 guy in 450 in France and he top10 motos twice here in Outdoor.

So I think Rubini shouldn’t have an issue being top10. I see him with Marshbanks/ Noren group, he should be better than Butron and Locurcio.

we will see how he will adapt, hopefully he doesn’t put too much pressure on himself to ruin his day.

 

I saw he had good results in the French championships and finished second in the standings, but his results at the two GPs he did were 14th and 16th. Based on that, I have no idea where to place him. Could be top 10 or just outside of it. 

Either way, it's cool to see more guys crossing the pond and giving the US Nationals a shot. 

Edit: Do you know if he's switching teams next year? In the wrap-up video, he said he was happy to get the win for the team at the last round since it was his final race with them.

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Juck wrote:

I heard Kyle Webster was thinking about racing it around a week ago but haven't heard anything since. Really hope he does

mx313 wrote:

I wanna see Chris canning there. I think he could be about 7th.

Canning would top 10 easy. I didn't see anything on his Instagram saying he was going to race

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I saw he had good results in the French championships and finished second in the standings, but his results at the two GPs he did were...

I saw he had good results in the French championships and finished second in the standings, but his results at the two GPs he did were 14th and 16th. Based on that, I have no idea where to place him. Could be top 10 or just outside of it. 

Either way, it's cool to see more guys crossing the pond and giving the US Nationals a shot. 

Edit: Do you know if he's switching teams next year? In the wrap-up video, he said he was happy to get the win for the team at the last round since it was his final race with them.

I think guys in 15th in regular GP rounds are a bit better riders overall. But we never know, the tracks are really different than French tracks lol so he could feel a bit lost. To me he’s more of a hardpack guy, he’s from the south of France.

I honestly have no clue, not living in Europe anymore so it makes it harder to know those little deals between French teams. It’s hard to make much money in France even being a podium guy, there isn’t enough rounds.

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Robbie Marshall, he’s wicked fast!

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flinttropicsMX 7/5/2023 12:04am
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Should I make the 4 hour trip to the wick with my mom? Seems like a pretty cool national to watch some Sand surfing 🏄‍♀️ 

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Josh toth is in for southwick in the 250s. I have no idea if he will Even make the motos. I think canning is racing as well but I have no idea if he’s healthy. He got hurt at a gncc earlier this year.

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flinttropicsMX wrote:

Should I make the 4 hour trip to the wick with my mom? Seems like a pretty cool national to watch some Sand surfing 🏄‍♀️ 

4 hours with Mom....not sure I could do that 

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flinttropicsMX wrote:

Should I make the 4 hour trip to the wick with my mom? Seems like a pretty cool national to watch some Sand surfing 🏄‍♀️ 

I dont think the viewing is great at southwick.

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Canning, Toth and Decotis. 

I've seen decotis at the local tracks on open practice days. He looks fast AF right now. 

 

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-MAVERICK- wrote:

Where do you think Rubini will fit in? 

romain524 wrote:
I don’t follow the French National as much anymore but watching the results he’s been winning rounds so his speed must be good. Romain Pape was...

I don’t follow the French National as much anymore but watching the results he’s been winning rounds so his speed must be good. Romain Pape was barely a top10 guy in 450 in France and he top10 motos twice here in Outdoor.

So I think Rubini shouldn’t have an issue being top10. I see him with Marshbanks/ Noren group, he should be better than Butron and Locurcio.

we will see how he will adapt, hopefully he doesn’t put too much pressure on himself to ruin his day.

 

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I saw he had good results in the French championships and finished second in the standings, but his results at the two GPs he did were...

I saw he had good results in the French championships and finished second in the standings, but his results at the two GPs he did were 14th and 16th. Based on that, I have no idea where to place him. Could be top 10 or just outside of it. 

Either way, it's cool to see more guys crossing the pond and giving the US Nationals a shot. 

Edit: Do you know if he's switching teams next year? In the wrap-up video, he said he was happy to get the win for the team at the last round since it was his final race with them.

Rubini is riding for Bud Kawasaki when he comes to the US, so I guess that is where he will be next year. 

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Renner153 wrote:

Who, ostlund?

romain524 wrote:
I think Anton Gole is racing a few outdoor rounds. I’m not sure which ones. Stephen Rubini is going to race the last 3 rounds. To...

I think Anton Gole is racing a few outdoor rounds. I’m not sure which ones.

Stephen Rubini is going to race the last 3 rounds. To me he should do pretty good, he’s been racing the 450 good. I think Pierre Goupillon might come too do some.

A few more international riders might come do a couple rounds. It’s their opportunity, especially in 450’s.

Pierre Goupillon is coming for the last 3 rounds too. Just spoke with him and he confirmed.

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What is the reason for French (Bud kawa) and English (SC sporthomes) teams to do some wildcards with Rubini & Talviku in the US, over riding in the GP's?

 

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Falcon wrote:

How old is John Dowd? It would be cool to see him come out and try once again. 

His son races pro, right? 

ando wrote:

Dowd would have to be near 60.  He was 44 when he did the race in 2009 or 2010 I think.

John Dowd, also known as "The Junk yard Dog", (born August 10, 1965) is an American former professional motocross racer. He competed in the AMA Motocross Championships from 1987 to 2013.

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romain524 wrote:
I don’t follow the French National as much anymore but watching the results he’s been winning rounds so his speed must be good. Romain Pape was...

I don’t follow the French National as much anymore but watching the results he’s been winning rounds so his speed must be good. Romain Pape was barely a top10 guy in 450 in France and he top10 motos twice here in Outdoor.

So I think Rubini shouldn’t have an issue being top10. I see him with Marshbanks/ Noren group, he should be better than Butron and Locurcio.

we will see how he will adapt, hopefully he doesn’t put too much pressure on himself to ruin his day.

 

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I saw he had good results in the French championships and finished second in the standings, but his results at the two GPs he did were...

I saw he had good results in the French championships and finished second in the standings, but his results at the two GPs he did were 14th and 16th. Based on that, I have no idea where to place him. Could be top 10 or just outside of it. 

Either way, it's cool to see more guys crossing the pond and giving the US Nationals a shot. 

Edit: Do you know if he's switching teams next year? In the wrap-up video, he said he was happy to get the win for the team at the last round since it was his final race with them.

KTM47 wrote:

Rubini is riding for Bud Kawasaki when he comes to the US, so I guess that is where he will be next year. 

Thanks, and that would make sense concerning next year. 

I don't know how much time he has on a Kawi, but those 3 rounds could be difficult on a new bike. It takes time to adapt, but it's still cool that he's giving it a shot. 

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Whoever is fastest in the first B practice, whether it’s 250 or 450, will have a top-five qualifying time in that class. I guess that might not be a surprise though.

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Falcon wrote:

How old is John Dowd? It would be cool to see him come out and try once again. 

His son races pro, right? 

ando wrote:

Dowd would have to be near 60.  He was 44 when he did the race in 2009 or 2010 I think.

Wow, I didn't realize it had been that long. 
He was 30 or early thirties in the late '90s when Yamaha put him on a YZ125 to try and beat RC. (1998, I'd say.) That would put him at least in his mid 50s... yikes, I'm getting old.  

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Renner153 wrote:

John Adamson from the Uk and jorgen talviku from Estonia 

Charlie Putnam??

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Falcon wrote:

How old is John Dowd? It would be cool to see him come out and try once again. 

His son races pro, right? 

ando wrote:

Dowd would have to be near 60.  He was 44 when he did the race in 2009 or 2010 I think.

Falcon wrote:
Wow, I didn't realize it had been that long.  He was 30 or early thirties in the late '90s when Yamaha put him on a YZ125...

Wow, I didn't realize it had been that long. 
He was 30 or early thirties in the late '90s when Yamaha put him on a YZ125 to try and beat RC. (1998, I'd say.) That would put him at least in his mid 50s... yikes, I'm getting old.  

Dowd is 57.

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Another ”fast” swede will show up there and for a couple of more races in the 450 class, should be around top 15 on a good...

Another ”fast” swede will show up there and for a couple of more races in the 450 class, should be around top 15 on a good day.

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Who, ostlund?

250: Jonathan Von Knorring
450: Anton Gole

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fourfourone wrote:

Canning, Toth and Decotis. 

I've seen decotis at the local tracks on open practice days. He looks fast AF right now. 

 

Speed never seemed to be Jimmys problem.  I’m pumped he’s making a showing and I hope it goes well.  I’m also excited for Josh Toth and I’ll be surprised if he’s not in the top 20.

Since the GNCC series is on summer break, it would be awesome to see some more of those guys show up and race.  Maybe Ben Kelly, Craig Delong, and the Baylor brothers.

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Jo Jo KellerIMG 2242

 

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Well, Swedish guy Anton Gole could suprise. Good sand rider and has beaten Butron straight up in multiple MXGP occasions. Butron got a couple top 10s this season. Don’t know the program Gole is running over here and didn’t see him this year in MXGP.

Same for Van Berkel who got a 13th in 2nd moto in Red Bud, he also could put in a good effort. (Top 10 wise)

 

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I just saw a video from a local news station Rick Johnson said he added over 50 truck loads of sand. 

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