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Jorge is a Red Bull athlete. Has been since on 65s
Agreed.
Prado in the 450 class is about equal to vialle in the 250 class.
And look how vialle went in the nationals.
The bet with Prado has to be similar to Tortelli, Albertyn, etc. in the past - survive SX and win the outdoor title.
And now, with SMX, the tracks may continue to be enough of a hybrid to give him a punchers chance for the playoffs.
Prado could win you a race outdoors. Who else is available that could?
That’s like everyone saying last year Tom V if he survived sx would be 250 national champ since he won the two previous mx2 world titles. Well he did survive and only won one outdoor race and didn’t win the title .
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Do you have insider info on what Prado's goals were for his Supercross racing? I would speculate that not getting injured was a top priority.
The Peacock broadcast didn't show the Prado episodes you mention with Ken and Jett.
I could see a Factory Team giving him some serious money just because of how young he is and his resume. From the perspective of Jumping right into the 450 class with zero experience, Prado did pretty darn well.
Appreciate you sharing your perspective, DV, not many AMA pro's tolerate fools as well as you do by coming in here and Bench racing with us
If it hasn’t already been stated here, Plessinger is most likely to end up back at Star, so there’s one less US based Peirer group rider once his current contract is up.
Does that mean he’s been a Red Bull athlete longer than Roczen? I’m pretty sure Kenny said he is one of the longest serving Red Bull athletes. He said there’s a skateboard guy (I think) who’s been with them slightly longer.
Pretty sure Red Bull signed Prado after he won 65cc world juniors in 2011 (although I'd need to check photos if he was on it during that race)...
Roczen has been on Red Bull since at least 2008
EDIT: Prado wasn't on Red Bull on 65cc world juniors so probably signed for them after that race, when he moved up to 85cc
Yep, pretty sure Prado signed a multiple year deal to ride for Red Bull KTM when he went to 85’s.
The point I’m trying to make is, just because a ride rides for a team that’s sponsored by Red Bull, it doesn’t necessarily been they are personally sponsored by Red Bull like Kenny is. Paul’s Jonas was personally sponsored by Red Bull for many years after he left the factory team but will not be wearing their colours this year.
Thank you for your reply DV. Made me really think about it. Me as a an Europese MX/SX fan thought that with completely no SX background and +/- 1 month prep + another continent /format etc top 10 in isn't so bad. But guess well know more in 2025.
It doesn't change my comment. if AP is top 3 in standings the yes keep him over prado... but choosing the guy with under 5 wins over the world champ.. cmon
And for record I about cried when AP got his victory. love the guy, but business is business
Easy way to know who is a Red Bull athlete and who is on a Red Bull team….look at the helmet. Those that have a Red Bull “can” themed helmet are Red Bull athletes. The ones that just have it on the chin bar are team deals. I think monster is similar as well.
Remember when he was a ‘Rookie Bull’? That fad didn’t last long.
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