would you rather have 4 million dollars

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Rooster 1/13/2010 11:34am
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What was the question again?

I got all excited thinking about what kind of fun I could have if I had 4 million dollars and kind of lost track of things.
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crf250pilot 1/13/2010 11:34am
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Thanks for the Office space remarks, you guys made my day. Also i'd take the $4million and call it a career and then just have fun on a bike like MC and RC do.
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Holigan 1/13/2010 11:35am
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When you are young, you go for glory. When you get a few years, you understand you need to take the money.

I am amazed how many great multi-time MX champions are walking around the pits each week, and most "fans" don't even recognize them. They just run past them to get an autograph from some kid that made the podium in a Lites race two weeks earlier.
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Tiki 1/13/2010 11:39am
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Travis Pastrana isnt chasing SX Championships and look at his success. Just point out that Championships aren't everything. Reed stated that he didn't care for the Suzuki. And I honestly believe the bike isnt holding him back. The world around him has gained speed, stamina and skill. How do you combat that?

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Outsider 1/13/2010 11:42am
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WWRCD?
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peelout719 wrote:
kinda chicks that'd double up on a dude like me do
txmxer wrote:
yeah, that's true.

peelout719 wrote:
fuckin a man
Hey peelout719," Watch your cornhole bud."
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TerryK 1/13/2010 12:03pm
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Wtf? The guy dnfs because of a damaged wheel and you guys say he made a mistake switching to Kawasaki? Give me a break.
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Ing 1/13/2010 12:07pm
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Dirty Britches wrote:
take the money.
It's not the bike, it's the rider. Well, unless you are talking about KTM. There is always an exception.
Yea, KTM has never won anything. (sarcasm alert, for the sarcasticly challenged)
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TeamGreen 1/13/2010 12:11pm
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The Mistake?

The mistake is NOT putting a front wheel on that thing and GOIN' BACK out there...

He had an opportunity to pick up a few more points (Byrne, for instance...proll'y Lawrence, too).

He was 4+ seconds a lap faster than them -AND- Byrne went Waaaaaaay back...Lawrence faded pretty badly, too...who knows "Who-else" he could have caught.

How many points determined LAST YEARS title, again?

BTW, wheels are usually in the tunnel and can be changed real quick...
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BobbyM 1/13/2010 12:14pm
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andymoto wrote:
Take money.
Finish out contract.
Flip bird at haters.
Live happily ever after.
and lay awake at night in the outback starring at the stars and saying to his beautiful wife "goddam i wish i coulda beat bubba and that crazy fucker LB head to head for the title"!!

yes reed is a badass....and i would have taken the money too. Smile
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TeamGreen wrote:
The Mistake? [b]The mistake is NOT putting a front wheel on that thing and GOIN' BACK out there...[/b] He had an opportunity to pick up a...
The Mistake?

The mistake is NOT putting a front wheel on that thing and GOIN' BACK out there...

He had an opportunity to pick up a few more points (Byrne, for instance...proll'y Lawrence, too).

He was 4+ seconds a lap faster than them -AND- Byrne went Waaaaaaay back...Lawrence faded pretty badly, too...who knows "Who-else" he could have caught.

How many points determined LAST YEARS title, again?

BTW, wheels are usually in the tunnel and can be changed real quick...
Oh boy, I guess you didn't read the various threads about the whole front wheel thing huh? Dry
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BobbyM 1/13/2010 12:17pm
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TeamGreen wrote:
The Mistake? [b]The mistake is NOT putting a front wheel on that thing and GOIN' BACK out there...[/b] He had an opportunity to pick up a...
The Mistake?

The mistake is NOT putting a front wheel on that thing and GOIN' BACK out there...

He had an opportunity to pick up a few more points (Byrne, for instance...proll'y Lawrence, too).

He was 4+ seconds a lap faster than them -AND- Byrne went Waaaaaaay back...Lawrence faded pretty badly, too...who knows "Who-else" he could have caught.

How many points determined LAST YEARS title, again?

BTW, wheels are usually in the tunnel and can be changed real quick...
bullshit...the mistake was when the 2nd best sx racer in the world gets squirrely off the gate and gets pinched 20 feet out by some substitute riding a 450.
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RuFfRyDaH 1/13/2010 12:18pm
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peelout719 wrote:
i'd do two chicks at the same time man. always wanted to do that
me too...well take that back...ill do as much as i can fit around me lol
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Yea, chad is an idiot. Monster needed an Aussie Athlete AND title sponsored his SuperX series to boot. Chances are good that he'll carry them into...
Yea, chad is an idiot.

Monster needed an Aussie Athlete AND title sponsored his SuperX series to boot.

Chances are good that he'll carry them into his Aussie car career after his two years at kawi is up. Sound Familiar? Need another parallel. Who was the last top 3 rider to start his family around the same time he signs his last mx contract?


There is a much bigger picture for him, just like all the experts speculating in the: "chad must take out everyone in the field at phoenix thread."

Keep in mind we are talking about a guy who went all in on himself last summer.
I have heard a rumour down here he is already signed with Monster for V8 Supercars when he finishes racing MX/SX,

They are both going to enter the Sport at the same time apparently.
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ando 1/13/2010 12:31pm
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You've also got to factor in that he got a two year deal with Kawi/Monster, and was possible only likely to get another one year deal with Suzuki. That's two more shots at the title, which given last weekend's events might turn out to be a good move.

And he's said on more than occasion that racing is not his whole life, to me he obviously thinks a lot about what life is going to be after he stops riding.
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Outsider 1/13/2010 12:31pm
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Reeds slightly gay earrings are probably worth more than my truck, so, I'm not going second guess his business decisions.
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Outsider wrote:
Reeds slightly gay earrings are probably worth more than my truck, so, I'm not going second guess his business decisions.
Not to mention that, according to himself, last year he made more money from his investments that he made from racing...
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txmxer wrote:
yeah, that's true.

peelout719 wrote:
fuckin a man
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Hey peelout719," Watch your cornhole bud."
haha

hey lawrence
whats up peter-man
wanna come over and watch tv?
no thanks man... i don't want you fuckin up my life too

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-eagle- 1/13/2010 12:48pm
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Whitey wrote:
I have heard a rumour down here he is already signed with Monster for V8 Supercars when he finishes racing MX/SX, They are both going to...
I have heard a rumour down here he is already signed with Monster for V8 Supercars when he finishes racing MX/SX,

They are both going to enter the Sport at the same time apparently.
I don't follow roundy round in the US, does anyone know if there was a full blown Monster Car before RC?
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-eagle- wrote:
I don't follow roundy round in the US, does anyone know if there was a full blown Monster Car before RC?
Me either, Reed will be racing cars in Aus, not US so he has to turn left and right.
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GIwasB4 1/13/2010 1:16pm
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BobbyM wrote:
bullshit...the mistake was when the 2nd best sx racer in the world gets squirrely off the gate and gets pinched 20 feet out by some substitute...
bullshit...the mistake was when the 2nd best sx racer in the world gets squirrely off the gate and gets pinched 20 feet out by some substitute riding a 450.
Once upon a time, best SX rider in the world was taken out of a race by a broken beer bottle. Shit happens and it was 1 race, it's a long season, hang in there.

What's up Myersdork?
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TeamGreen wrote:
The Mistake? [b]The mistake is NOT putting a front wheel on that thing and GOIN' BACK out there...[/b] He had an opportunity to pick up a...
The Mistake?

The mistake is NOT putting a front wheel on that thing and GOIN' BACK out there...

He had an opportunity to pick up a few more points (Byrne, for instance...proll'y Lawrence, too).

He was 4+ seconds a lap faster than them -AND- Byrne went Waaaaaaay back...Lawrence faded pretty badly, too...who knows "Who-else" he could have caught.

How many points determined LAST YEARS title, again?

BTW, wheels are usually in the tunnel and can be changed real quick...
BobbyM wrote:
bullshit...the mistake was when the 2nd best sx racer in the world gets squirrely off the gate and gets pinched 20 feet out by some substitute...
bullshit...the mistake was when the 2nd best sx racer in the world gets squirrely off the gate and gets pinched 20 feet out by some substitute riding a 450.
Actually, the mistake happened when Reed ran his front wheel into Stroupe's footpeg during the first lap. Looked like Reed wanted to get a little retaliation for Stroupe's wild start but ended up taking himself out of the race. Probably wishing he could get a mulligan on that one.
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peelout719 wrote:
kinda chicks that'd double up on a dude like me do
txmxer wrote:
yeah, that's true.

peelout719 wrote:
fuckin a man
Fuckin. A.
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R-acer wrote:
He already has more money than he can spend.... it's now about pride and the history books. Im sure he wants to get rid of the...
He already has more money than he can spend.... it's now about pride and the history books. Im sure he wants to get rid of the * beside his titles.
Are you talking about Reed or Stewart?
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R-acer wrote:
He already has more money than he can spend.... it's now about pride and the history books. Im sure he wants to get rid of the...
He already has more money than he can spend.... it's now about pride and the history books. Im sure he wants to get rid of the * beside his titles.
88sdad wrote:
Are you talking about Reed or Stewart?
What he asked.
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haha

hey lawrence
whats up peter-man
wanna come over and watch tv?
no thanks man... i don't want you fuckin up my life too
Im a free man and i havent had a conjigal (sp?) visit in six months.
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BobbyM wrote:
and no title racing an inferior bike on a team with an established "the future is now" rider? Orrrr would you go with the proven scooter...
and no title racing an inferior bike on a team with an established "the future is now" rider? Orrrr would you go with the proven scooter that you have dialed to the tits with the best team and a damn good chance (yer only chance really) to win the title and make maybe... 2 million dollars for 5 months of work?



"I'll take "SX titles" for a thousand Alex"

a no brainer really....I think.
When I first read this, I thought you were bagging on Alessi.
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swizcore 1/13/2010 2:13pm
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peelout719 wrote:
haha

hey lawrence
whats up peter-man
wanna come over and watch tv?
no thanks man... i don't want you fuckin up my life too
look out below wrote:
Im a free man and i havent had a conjigal (sp?) visit in six months.
"Shit I always do that, I always leave out some mundane detail.
This is not a mundane detail Michael!"
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Jake-247 1/13/2010 2:35pm
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So is it official? Chad is the most talked about rider on forums?

But, if I think of it this way...what else does Chad have to prove? He has 2 supercross titles and a MX title. I'd take the 4mill, finish my career and never have to work again.Cool
TheWeapon 1/13/2010 2:37pm
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BobbyM wrote:
and no title racing an inferior bike on a team with an established "the future is now" rider? Orrrr would you go with the proven scooter...
and no title racing an inferior bike on a team with an established "the future is now" rider? Orrrr would you go with the proven scooter that you have dialed to the tits with the best team and a damn good chance (yer only chance really) to win the title and make maybe... 2 million dollars for 5 months of work?



"I'll take "SX titles" for a thousand Alex"

a no brainer really....I think.
Great question.

I like a challenge. Depending on how awful the bike was to start with.....I'd actually take the 'inferior' bike if I had the time to test it....and even better if I had my 'dialled' bike on hand to compare it with....

As long as I was having fun.

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