The Honda of Troy rumor was true

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Edited Date/Time 1/21/2012 8:35am
http://www.racerxonline.com/article/honda-of-troy-returns-to-pro-racing…

Doesn't name any riders but it does say they are contesting the full SX and MX schedule.
Hope they can match their effort from the past.

Maybe Kehoe will switch for old times sake.
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ktm111 12/11/2009 10:39am
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That's great. They must be fielding a "lites"/ 250 team since it states that they are only running the East Coast Supercross Series and the Nationals. Either was, it's cool to have them back!
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jeffro503 12/11/2009 10:40am
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NO SHIT!....awesome news! Glad to see HOT back on the map and in the game. Who is on the team anyways?
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swizcore 12/11/2009 10:48am
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jeffro503 wrote:
NO SHIT!....awesome news! Glad to see HOT back on the map and in the game. Who is on the team anyways?
I thought it was quite odd that they announce the reformation of the team and immediate participation in the season but no riders named.?

Who's left to sign?
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-eagle- 12/11/2009 11:10am
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Wonder how much honda is kicking in with Geico and Troy Lee already having powerful lites setups.

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SMITH201 12/11/2009 11:49am
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Awesome, a few more guys will have jobs! Smile
statefeed&grain 12/11/2009 11:53am
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Best of luck. Great to have another team at the nationals!
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Ddavis 12/11/2009 11:56am
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i think we'll see taylor futrell and pj larsen somewhere on that team.
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-eagle- 12/11/2009 12:08pm
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Levi gonna be 100% by then?
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jasonv43 12/11/2009 12:08pm
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Sounds like a good place for Tim Ferry as well.
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TerryK 12/11/2009 12:23pm
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I KNEW those Honda of Troy graphics on my old CR would come back into fashion sooner of later!!
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JW381 12/11/2009 12:26pm
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That's pretty crazy that a noob joins vital and throws out some crazy rumor like that... and it turns out to be true.

So glad to see a team forming, especially this late, that will get a few riders a job.
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Shawn142 12/11/2009 12:27pm
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No rider was named? It says Levi Kilbarger is part owner and I'd imagine rider. Tongue That kid was really impressive last year on what looked like a mostly stock Honda. He still had the factory graphics on the shrouds for a few races and managed to fly under the radar with some damn good finishes.
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SMITH201 12/11/2009 12:32pm
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Ezra! Smile
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Ddavis 12/11/2009 12:51pm
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450 - Timmy Ferry and Ezra Lusk
250 - Levi Kilbarger and Taylor Futrell

that would be a gnarly team.
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swizcore 12/11/2009 2:15pm
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Ddavis wrote:
450 - Timmy Ferry and Ezra Lusk
250 - Levi Kilbarger and Taylor Futrell

that would be a gnarly team.
That would be a DAMN impressive team to step back into the mix!
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onit450 12/11/2009 2:28pm
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I dunno, doesn't sound so great to me. They'll get the snot kicked out of them in the 450's and Futrell doesn't stand a chance. Kilbarger's the only one that might make the podium...just saying
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swizcore 12/11/2009 2:34pm
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Im just very partial to Ezra and Timmy. Smile
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Lightning78 12/11/2009 2:43pm
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Ddavis wrote:
450 - Timmy Ferry and Ezra Lusk
250 - Levi Kilbarger and Taylor Futrell

that would be a gnarly team.
Wait I think I know this dude.....Is that the gnarly one?

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bobby397 12/11/2009 2:43pm
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onit450 wrote:
I dunno, doesn't sound so great to me. They'll get the snot kicked out of them in the 450's and Futrell doesn't stand a chance. Kilbarger's...
I dunno, doesn't sound so great to me. They'll get the snot kicked out of them in the 450's and Futrell doesn't stand a chance. Kilbarger's the only one that might make the podium...just saying
are you for real? Futrell was able to run up front in one of the most stacked classes ever in history this year at the AMA MX NATIONALS. Ferry can run up front if healthy and ezra will bring in fans, maybe you should change your screen name to onit50cc....
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Gonzo0100 12/11/2009 2:47pm
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Minimal backing from honda, mostly private money.
If they are only doing east... its a lites team. Troy has always been a lites team.

I loved the dragon on red.
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bobby397 12/11/2009 2:50pm
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they use to field 5 riders i believe, use to see AD's about 5 dragonsback in the day? wonder if they are going for five riders or just a couple for thier first season back?
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onit450 12/11/2009 2:50pm
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Booby, ha ha, yes, I'm for real. Ferry will never be healthy again for any length of time. I like the guy and all, I think he's a great rider, but? So Lusk brings fans? WTF? Futrell will not be able to run with Wilson and Barcia, enough said. (oh, will he be running his illegal bike?)
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bobby397 12/11/2009 2:58pm
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onit450 wrote:
Booby, ha ha, yes, I'm for real. Ferry will never be healthy again for any length of time. I like the guy and all, I think...
Booby, ha ha, yes, I'm for real. Ferry will never be healthy again for any length of time. I like the guy and all, I think he's a great rider, but? So Lusk brings fans? WTF? Futrell will not be able to run with Wilson and Barcia, enough said. (oh, will he be running his illegal bike?)
yes lusk will bring fans, he's a legend. Futrell is able to run with wilson and we still havent seen wilson in the pro ranks except MXDN. everyone said the same about justin weeks and how futrell wouldnt be able to beat him, not sure but i dont think he finish above 15th place once he turn pro. as far as barcia, kid is crazy fast, but im afraid he may find the ground more than a few times this SX season
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swizcore 12/11/2009 3:14pm
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Ddavis wrote:
450 - Timmy Ferry and Ezra Lusk
250 - Levi Kilbarger and Taylor Futrell

that would be a gnarly team.
Lightning78 wrote:
Wait I think I know this dude.....Is that the gnarly one?
I didn't even realize that was The Gnarly One; what did he get clicked for this time?
motokiwi 12/11/2009 3:23pm
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I for one welcome the FIFTH DRAGON back to the sport- rock on!!
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Shawn142 12/11/2009 3:29pm
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The release says east coast only, so you're probably looking at Kilbarger and one or two other dudes who are willing to ride for little to no money just to have a ride.

And yea.. I hadn't seen the amateur national where Futrell was any match for Wilson. Dean beat him pretty handily at Whitney, Oak Hill, Lorettas, and everywhere inbetween.
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andymoto 12/11/2009 3:44pm
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-eagle- wrote:
Levi gonna be 100% by then?
What I was thinkin' too.
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berno929 12/11/2009 3:45pm
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TLD Honda is only doing Lites West as far as SX goes... So it makes sense for Honda to have a Lites East team, too...
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bobby397 12/11/2009 3:50pm
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Shawn142 wrote:
The release says east coast only, so you're probably looking at Kilbarger and one or two other dudes who are willing to ride for little to...
The release says east coast only, so you're probably looking at Kilbarger and one or two other dudes who are willing to ride for little to no money just to have a ride.

And yea.. I hadn't seen the amateur national where Futrell was any match for Wilson. Dean beat him pretty handily at Whitney, Oak Hill, Lorettas, and everywhere inbetween.
futrell was one of the only riders to beat wilson all year, even beat him one moto at LL's this year, had some bad luck the rest of the week and gave him a good battle the last moto in the 250a class
Im Going To Call Her Bubbles 12/13/2009 9:51am
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JW381 wrote:
That's pretty crazy that a noob joins vital and throws out some crazy rumor like that... and it turns out to be true. So glad to...
That's pretty crazy that a noob joins vital and throws out some crazy rumor like that... and it turns out to be true.

So glad to see a team forming, especially this late, that will get a few riders a job.
hey dont judge book by its cover haha . there running factory connection suspension and i think there motor work is 10/ 11 mods or someone like that. there low on sponsors thats why its a east coast only deal im guessing. i think ezra would be a great person for that team he has good experience and can get that team up and rolling and bring in some sponsors

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