MX Des Nations Predictions

#1 Germany

#2 Australia

#3 France

Jett wins the MXGP class

Prado wins the Open class

Längenfelder wins the MX2 class 

USA USA USA!!!!

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It's normally on CBSsports network delayed same day broadcast .

Of course pulling for the US, but realistically I think they need quite a few breaks to go there way if they are going to win.  France has to be the favorite, just no weak rider on that team, then after that it gets fuzzy for me.  I guess Belgium and Australia, then 4th to 7th in no particular order is the US, Spain, Germany, Italy.  Not sure about NLD, I think they finish outside the top 5 this year with no Herlings.  

Jett goes 1, 1 in the MX class.  Even if he gets a marginal start I just don't see anyone beating him though I am sure the French dudes will give it a great run.   

I think Hunter (if healthy), Vialle, RJ, Langenfelder and Coenen and are the top 5 in 250s.  I think RJ will send it and he has been roughly the equal of Vialle all Summer.  Coenen seemed to ride really well all year on hard pack even though one might assume he would be a sand specialist.  De Wolf has seemed a few steps off for months, plus has not ridden as much lately.  Even though Adamo won the championship but I would not be surprised if he finished outside the top 5 in MX2 (would not be surprised if he was top 3 either).  Hunter may still be a bit banged up though, so that spot will be key for OZ, plus Todd Waters seems like a total crapshoot in this spot (like Christian Crag). 

I am not sure about AP, but you gotta love the guy.  He was generally something like 40 seconds or so behind Jett all summer?  If Jett wins, what does 40 seconds behind translate to?    Can't wait, wish I was going to be there!  

There’s some injuries concerns that are muddying the waters as usual. Hard to imagine Hunter will be 100% if he rides. But IF everyone is fit I’d say:

France. 
Australia. 
Netherlands.

But really you could easily throw Germany, Belgium, Spain and Italy in the podium mix. Should be great racing for the top three.
Only France is a standout favourite imo. The US should be happy with a top five and Canada could be top ten.

I want to pick Germany for the win since Kroc and Simon are on fire right now . . . if only the team could throw away 2 bad scores. I don't see Koch delivering.

Love Jago and Everts but not sure if Lucas is healthy? This team has a great chance to podium and could own this event in coming years

On Paper it's France's MXoN to lose.

Aussieland or France for the top spot

USA could podium with some good starts. All our guys are great riders

France

Australia (provided hunter rides) 

USA 

Germany

Belgium

Australia is the new France, so I'm gonna go with them first. France second and Germany to round out the podium. USA fifth. What spec do they allow,  Euro setup or run what you brung?

Australia’s biggest unknown is Ferris.  We just need one good moto from him but hard to tell where he sits on form at the moment relative to the AMA and GP riders.

MXdN is run under GP rules so full works bikes allowed.

1 - France

I'd argue Australia's biggest unknown right now is Hunter. If his back is still jacked up, he definitely won't be able to ride to his potential.

Does anyone know if Everts is riding a 250 or 450? If he's on a 250, that could be a problem in the 450/Open moto.

1. France

2. Australia 

3. Germany

4. Belgium

5. United States

Hunter is also an unknown at this point.  I suspect he won’t be anywhere close to 100% if he rides at all.

OZ #1!!! Am i the only one thinking that?  

France 2nd, Estonia 3rd (just give Tanel some silverware ffs) 

I’ve got the home team…

1.  France

2.  Belgium

3. Australia 

4.  USA

5.  Spain

If Hunter can do better than last year and Dean can ride like he has been.. we have a shot at winning..

Hunters injury and Ferris bike options is what worries me.

France should win comfortably. But this is MxDN, crazy things happen. When Germany won in 2012 and France in 2018 their was a “weak” rider so this could bode well for both Australia and Germany.

There are at least 7 teams coming in thinking they should be on the podium. 

Do you believe in Miracles…Yes

its probably going to rain

pack your mud boots

Testing the 350.

Around 20-21°C (68°F) predicted right now. Seems fine.

1. France

2. Australia

3. Belgium

4. Netherlands

5. Spain

6. Germany

7. USA

8. Switzerland

9. Italy

10. Latvia

Individual: MXGP: 1. Jett 2. Febvre 3. Gajser, MX2: 1. Längenfelder 2. Vialle 3. Coenen, Open: 1. Prado 2. Coldenhoff 3. Renaux

I get the hype with Roczen lining up again, but how long has it been since he raced outdoors? A year? So I'm not sure about "he's a shoe-in for some top 5s". The big star of Team Germany is Längenfelder, obviously.

Qualified straight to A-final (in random order): USA, France, Australia, Italy, Belgium, Spain, Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Great Britain, Latvia, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Canada, South Africa, Estonia, Slovenia, Czech Republic.

Winner B-final: Austria.

I think you’re underestimating Koch, I reckon he can deliver. 

He raced at High Point in the middle of this year, probably would have got 2nd overall if not for the kickstarter, and just finished 2nd overall a three race series, the tracks for two of which were closer to MX than SX.

He’ll be fine.

Australia and France are the teams with more chances for me

1. France (home advantage)
2. Australia
3. Belgium
4. Netherlands
5. Italy
6. Germany
7. USA
8. Spain
9. Switzerland
10. GB

Possible surprises: Slovenia, Sweden, Latvia

Koch will be fine. He's not a great sand rider but Ernee is right up his alley. Also if it rains. He just went 8-9 for 8th overall last weekend besting a bunch of factory riders