Who will and when will they challenge Stewart?

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txmxer 12/1/2009 9:01am
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Although I agree there are more strong-minded competitors in it this year, Reed's the only one with a half a chance at Stewart. And then realistically...
Although I agree there are more strong-minded competitors in it this year, Reed's the only one with a half a chance at Stewart. And then realistically only in a couple races. Until someone else proves they can run Stewart down consistently, there's no reason to think he's going to be challenged.
no reason to think...but, dammit! I hope so!

Actually, as I never want a rider to crash or have a mechanical failure, I hope James gets midpack starts or further back more often than not. Not that I want to see him lose (or win), just love to watch a guy like that slice through the pack at turbo speed.
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Outsider 12/1/2009 9:02am
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Chad has the speed, but won't hang it out there..

RV just might hang it out enough to make it interesting... He's shown that he can step it up, so, IMO, we will be seeing some racing for the top spot.
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Outsider 12/1/2009 9:28am
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It won't be easy though... Wink


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Adam43 12/1/2009 10:04am
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Pourcel or Barcia... probably around 2015 or so.

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Maybe I meant seasoned keyboard racers still swallow bait once in a while.
No digging that one out of your jaw, straight to the gut.

Long live the off season.
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Anyone else sick of these threads that are like all the same? Will Chad or won't he? Will Villopoto be champ? Dude the only way we will find out is come A1, give it up already and find something else to occupy your time until then.
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YetiMan wrote:
Anyone else sick of these threads that are like all the same? Will Chad or won't he? Will Villopoto be champ? Dude the only way we...
Anyone else sick of these threads that are like all the same? Will Chad or won't he? Will Villopoto be champ? Dude the only way we will find out is come A1, give it up already and find something else to occupy your time until then.
It's all part of sports and it happens in every sport. I'd much rather read why a guy thinks one guy will beat another than see multiple "J-Law threads."


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Isn't there where James wrapped up the title after being down 22 or so points after round 1? Just asking.


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P wrote:
Isn't there where James wrapped up the title after being down 22 or so points after round 1? Just asking.


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Yup, it's also when RV realized it can actually be done...

Just answering Wink
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MX479Guy 12/1/2009 11:28am
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Just my opinion....But I think if we see a healthy Reed this year, he'll make it much more difficult on James then anyone has in SX, in several years.

It depends on if Reed can find that "edge" and ride on it like James does.

Should be a great season!
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MX479Guy 12/1/2009 11:29am
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Outsider wrote:
P wrote:
Isn't there where James wrapped up the title after being down 22 or so points after round 1? Just asking.


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Reed gave him quite a few points back too..

If you're gonna have a bad race, A1 was the race to do it at.
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Didnt James just race RV at the US Open... went from 7th (while RV had the holeshot), ran down rv and gapped him?
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R-acer wrote:
Didnt James just race RV at the US Open... went from 7th (while RV had the holeshot), ran down rv and gapped him?
Puleeze... that was timed practice and you know it... besides, RV is just playin possum.
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UpTiTe 12/1/2009 11:59am
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I love these threads.

Reed will suprise alot of you this year. Dont be suprised when Dungey wins one either.
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raddad 12/1/2009 12:06pm
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UpTiTe wrote:
I love these threads.

Reed will suprise alot of you this year. Dont be suprised when Dungey wins one either.
gotta agree with this opinion, Dungey is as hungry as they get and has the speed to run with the top guys! Reed could pull off several wins and the title but i kind of wonder if he will get along with the Kawi as well as the Screwlooski?
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Big Lenny 12/1/2009 12:18pm
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R-acer wrote:
Didnt James just race RV at the US Open... went from 7th (while RV had the holeshot), ran down rv and gapped him?
These fools don't realize is that James has already put that bike on the top step in every race so far...
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jbomx363 12/1/2009 12:20pm
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I don't think Reed will have anything for Stewart, nor RV for that matter.

Stewart on the top step...then a fight for the last podium positions between RV/RD/CR/JG/JB and maybe a Millsaps showing. Of course, it all depends on who goes down on the starts too. Heck, poor Shorty, where does he come in at? or Tommy Hahn? Coming through the pack won't be as easy as it has been in previous years.
But to answer the OP's question... No One. He'll retire (in 4-5 yrs or so?) before someone can challenge him.

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DrSweden 12/1/2009 1:41pm
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My opinion is that the next Stew haven't appeared in front of us just yet. These other guys haven't shined equally impressive like Stewart has, or did. We need a phenomena kind of kid beating the other phenomena so to say.

Just saying of course!!!
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FlaNard 12/1/2009 1:48pm
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And while on a less powerful bike too right? LOL
Kinetic1 wrote:
I don't see any reason why not. Mike is a bad mofo outdoors. In 2008 Mike was getting closer to Stewart all the time and it...
I don't see any reason why not. Mike is a bad mofo outdoors. In 2008 Mike was getting closer to Stewart all the time and it is my opinion that had Mike not ragdolled at Red Bud Stewart would not have had a perfect season. But we will never know unfortunately. Either way, if and when Stewart returns to the outdoors (if ever) I think Mike and both Ryans will give him a run for his money.
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Mike will be the next 450 National Champ. Is it written in stone that he will ride the 350? I think there is a small chance...
Mike will be the next 450 National Champ. Is it written in stone that he will ride the 350? I think there is a small chance Mike may be on the 450. Just a wild guess.
RV waxed Mike before his knee gave out. The MX title is Ryans to lose. On another note I have to laugh at those of you who think James is even gonna be racing in 3 years. 2 more TOPS. He clearly has one foot out the door and is STILL waxing everyone.
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The Vegas SX was a game of Cat-n-Mouse between JS7 and CR...they weren't even tryin' to win that race...meanwhile...RV jus' runs with it.

As for Seattle...didn't JS get caught up in the back(fall?) BUT still rail towards the front? Who had the fastest lap?

Not dissin' anyone...just happened to be there.

RV could do it. He'll have to go a helluva lot faster than he has been to win "it"...

Dungey? Have you seen him on a 450?

Reed? Will he lay it ALL out there?

Grant? Can he race his way past the others?

Barcia...Barcia on a 450...someday...that kid is FAST...whereas I don't think Pourcel will be able to hang on to the 450...
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The Vegas SX was a game of Cat-n-Mouse between JS7 and CR...they weren't even tryin' to win that race...meanwhile...RV jus' runs with it. As for Seattle...didn't...
The Vegas SX was a game of Cat-n-Mouse between JS7 and CR...they weren't even tryin' to win that race...meanwhile...RV jus' runs with it.

As for Seattle...didn't JS get caught up in the back(fall?) BUT still rail towards the front? Who had the fastest lap?

Not dissin' anyone...just happened to be there.

RV could do it. He'll have to go a helluva lot faster than he has been to win "it"...

Dungey? Have you seen him on a 450?

Reed? Will he lay it ALL out there?

Grant? Can he race his way past the others?

Barcia...Barcia on a 450...someday...that kid is FAST...whereas I don't think Pourcel will be able to hang on to the 450...
The Vegas SX was a game of Cat-n-Mouse between JS7 and CR...they weren't even tryin' to win that race

This is true... but, that didn't start until AFTER, JS blew the rhythm section and RV blew past him... then Reed caught JS after a poor start and the games began.

No, James didn't have to beat RV, that's not the point, the point is that RV was showing some speed at the end of the year, once he got healthy... I think that is why some people are excited for this year.
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James was riding so slow in Vegas that RC thought there was a problem with Stewarts bike.... RC said he might have a flat tire or something.
Stewart KNEW that Reed was going to try something dirty and take him out... and was just letting Reed go by.
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BobbyM 12/1/2009 4:06pm
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Outsider wrote:
Chad has the speed, but won't hang it out there.. RV just might hang it out enough to make it interesting... He's shown that he can...
Chad has the speed, but won't hang it out there..

RV just might hang it out enough to make it interesting... He's shown that he can step it up, so, IMO, we will be seeing some racing for the top spot.
that kawy is not up to par compared to that suzuki, just ask him. it's gonna be tougher not easier this year for reed imho
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RV waxed Mike before his knee gave out. The MX title is Ryans to lose. On another note I have to laugh at those of you...
RV waxed Mike before his knee gave out. The MX title is Ryans to lose. On another note I have to laugh at those of you who think James is even gonna be racing in 3 years. 2 more TOPS. He clearly has one foot out the door and is STILL waxing everyone.
I have to laugh at you for thinking he won't be around. Barring injury he has said more than once he is going after the most SX wins. 2 years winning every race doesn't get him there.
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burnside 12/1/2009 4:44pm
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Pourcel 2011 Laughing
Hopefully this year the top 5 will be tougher and more time consuming to break through, imagine if it all stacked up like this by lap 3..... (for example)


5th Bubba

4th Grant

3rd RV

2nd Dungey

1st Reed (who has 7 secs over Dungey)


Hopefully scenarios like that will prove to be a harder nut to crack for Bubba compared to last year when he effortlessly blasts by everyone upto 2nd, then has a clear track and finally meets some resistance when he catches up to Reed. Hopefully that 20 sec gap they both had on everyone will be a bit more congested and competitive.


Do wish Pourcel was in the mix too! For some reason could see him getting in Bubba's head with his calmness and 'craftyness'.
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Jake-247 12/1/2009 4:57pm
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Outsider wrote:
Chad has the speed, but won't hang it out there.. RV just might hang it out enough to make it interesting... He's shown that he can...
Chad has the speed, but won't hang it out there..

RV just might hang it out enough to make it interesting... He's shown that he can step it up, so, IMO, we will be seeing some racing for the top spot.
BobbyM wrote:
that kawy is not up to par compared to that suzuki, just ask him. it's gonna be tougher not easier this year for reed imho
I'll go ask him at Brisbane this WeekendWink

Starts will be everything in 2010. Seeing how stacked the 450's are this year if you get an outa the top 5 start it's goner make your run too the front tough, maybe even for James. But I've said it before and I'll say it again, 2010 SX is goner be awesome.

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