Dylan Ferrandis Riding a Phoenix Honda

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Andrew314 11/3/2023 4:02pm
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LouisianaMotocross wrote:

Some of y’all’s hate of DF is crazy. Dude shows more grit than most Americans and y’all don’t like him because he is French? 

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uncledaddy69 11/3/2023 4:14pm
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-MAVERICK- wrote:
Weege from Racerhead this week:  I discovered quite a bit about this Ferrandis situation. Yes, this is a Phoenix Honda deal, and it’s not, for example...

Weege from Racerhead this week: 

I discovered quite a bit about this Ferrandis situation. Yes, this is a Phoenix Honda deal, and it’s not, for example, Honda HRC building Dylan a works bike and rolling it under the Phoenix tent. But, it appears the team’s technical efforts have been bolstered by Rick “Ziggy” Zielfelder from Factory Connection, the co-founder and co-owner of the old GEICO Honda team, as Davey mentioned. Ziggy wants back in the game, Dylan trusts Ziggy, and Ziggy and FC have some tricks up their sleeve. Maybe this team will have a little of the old Kevin Windham/Mike LaRocco 450 Honda vibe to it? Plus, Phoenix does have communication with the factory team, so between Honda’s guidance, the team’s own resources, plus Factory Connection, there seem to be no doubts they can build a bike that can win races with a rider like Ferrandis. What I like is that this isn’t Eller just opening the check book and giving Dylan an offer he can’t refuse. We’ve seen private teams try things like that and it rarely works. This is Dylan willing to forgo a big salary to get on a bike and team he likes and betting on himself to make money in bonuses, plus, remind the industry of his value going forward. Dylan thinks the Honda is the bike he needs, and he thinks Phoenix and Factory Connection can build it right, even if it’s not the full factory machine.

Sounds like that team is about to take a huge leap forward with Ziggy more onboard. 

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Nairb#70 11/3/2023 4:54pm
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-MAVERICK- wrote:
Weege from Racerhead this week:  I discovered quite a bit about this Ferrandis situation. Yes, this is a Phoenix Honda deal, and it’s not, for example...

Weege from Racerhead this week: 

I discovered quite a bit about this Ferrandis situation. Yes, this is a Phoenix Honda deal, and it’s not, for example, Honda HRC building Dylan a works bike and rolling it under the Phoenix tent. But, it appears the team’s technical efforts have been bolstered by Rick “Ziggy” Zielfelder from Factory Connection, the co-founder and co-owner of the old GEICO Honda team, as Davey mentioned. Ziggy wants back in the game, Dylan trusts Ziggy, and Ziggy and FC have some tricks up their sleeve. Maybe this team will have a little of the old Kevin Windham/Mike LaRocco 450 Honda vibe to it? Plus, Phoenix does have communication with the factory team, so between Honda’s guidance, the team’s own resources, plus Factory Connection, there seem to be no doubts they can build a bike that can win races with a rider like Ferrandis. What I like is that this isn’t Eller just opening the check book and giving Dylan an offer he can’t refuse. We’ve seen private teams try things like that and it rarely works. This is Dylan willing to forgo a big salary to get on a bike and team he likes and betting on himself to make money in bonuses, plus, remind the industry of his value going forward. Dylan thinks the Honda is the bike he needs, and he thinks Phoenix and Factory Connection can build it right, even if it’s not the full factory machine.

Gee, and I thought Rick was still enjoying those lovely New Hampshire winters. Happy to see Dylan got a ride.

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Blake_4one3 11/3/2023 6:13pm
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Anybody know if Phoenix Honda gets factory support? If they don't and Dylan starts getting podiums they will get it

They absolutely do and in 2025 they will be the new Factory Connection AMSOIL Geico Honda team!

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soggy 11/4/2023 3:50pm
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Ozy wrote:

Anybody know if Phoenix Honda gets factory support? If they don't and Dylan starts getting podiums they will get it

Blake_4one3 wrote:

They absolutely do and in 2025 they will be the new Factory Connection AMSOIL Geico Honda team!

Sounds like they’ll get some guidance and technical support but not parts 

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CPR 11/7/2023 12:36pm
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I hope they keep this look for A1:

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-MAVERICK- 11/22/2023 4:58pm
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Posted it in the other thread, but posting it again for the haters. Laughing

 

 

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-MAVERICK- 11/24/2023 6:34am
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It's now official.

 

 

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Sandusky26 11/24/2023 6:39am
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Jack_4196 wrote:

Would this be a SX only deal as PHX doesn’t do outdoors? Be a shame to not see Dylan give mx another shot

ML512 wrote:

That's not what is being discussed.

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So the question is how long did ML512 know about this test ride before he flew to NC to shoot some video ? 

So the question is how long did ML512 know about this test ride before he flew to NC to shoot some video ? 

I posted about it before the news dropped, got a bunch of down votes.

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12/5/2023 6:50pm
 

 

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jmo443 12/5/2023 8:34pm
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Was this not the post DV said he’s off the pace or was it a separate one. have to love the transparency from the cobras end. 

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THE mx addict 12/6/2023 12:03am
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Ferrandis always tells it like it is. Kind of typically french...

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RACING 12/6/2023 2:04am
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Yes, Musquin is just the same, for instance.

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RACING 12/6/2023 2:05am
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Man, that "semi-corporate" hairstyle didn't last long.

Laughing

Back in thrasher mode...

 

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Rosso391 12/6/2023 8:56am
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Pretty sure this was Southwick. The same place showing insane hate towards Stewart for being black, then Musquin getting flipped off. Then Red Bud had some real winners giving Musquin the finger right to his face while he was shaking hands with fans on the fence. I just don't get the true idiotic hate people display at times.

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uncledaddy69 12/11/2023 9:10am
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I love how straight forward Dylan is. “I thought you didn’t like me” 😭😭😭

 

 

 

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Ouch, this kinda no BS attitude may not make some friends but that makes me think he is flying with the Lawrence's. I bet there will be a lot of red upfront in '24, I think they will be the strongest team again. Maybe a manufacturer championship should be added.

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-MAVERICK- 12/11/2023 11:37am
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Question wrote:
Ouch, this kinda no BS attitude may not make some friends but that makes me think he is flying with the Lawrence's. I bet there will...

Ouch, this kinda no BS attitude may not make some friends but that makes me think he is flying with the Lawrence's. I bet there will be a lot of red upfront in '24, I think they will be the strongest team again. Maybe a manufacturer championship should be added.

Manufacturer Championship has existed for a number of years now. 

They have them for both classes, but here are the 2023 450 results for SX, MX, and SMX.

450 Supercross

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450 Motocross

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450 SMX

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bens 152 12/11/2023 7:34pm
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What’s the concern level with running Pirelli tyres for supercross?

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bens 152 12/11/2023 7:42pm
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His comments on Thor were great, love his honesty. I would feel the same way. 

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