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They haven't had Tim Gajser since 2016.
Febvre will likely go to Triumph in 2025 and be Monster there still.
AC and Eli will both stay with the brand even if both retire this year, just post-racing.
Going after Marquez is a rumor.
Look no further than Chase, Mookie, and co.... how many are struggling?
You know he speaks at least 3 languages right? And he has lived in a different country already.
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AP has never looked better.
Vialle and RJ look great
Mookie would be doing just as poorly on any brand
Prado just won
de Wolf, Laengenfelder, Coenen all looked fantastic
November 1…?
Can’t compare GP and you know that. AP is the only one who looks good. Vialle is hands down a surprise but don’t sit at think for a second they haven’t been struggling with that frame.
Wont go well. Prado is going to get so beat up during SX, hell have a hard time getting the ball rolling outdoors.
Prado was top 10th in points and won a heat race in the most stacked field after just a couple weeks of riding SX for the first time in like 9 years. Dude will be fine lol.
Second year into his deal, few guys retired I can see him being a solid podium guy. It’s outdoors I’m excited for. Which he could come sooner. He ain’t scared of Jett, that’s for sure.
Good choice, he's going to race for one of the most succesful AMA Teams, with a good salary and a lengthy contract, plus his ability to have his own gear deals and be one of Monster Energy most important riders, and it seems the aluminum frame works better in SX than KTM Steel frame, Kawasaki has probably offered more freedom than KTM (California, chose his own gear deals, trainer...)
Although Kawasaki doesn't support MXdN, maybe they make an excepcion for him? Prado seems to be very patriotic so racing MXdN is important for him...
Agreed, I'd tack Chase onto that as well.
I know he's not been stellar, but for the first half of a season on a new bike he's looked solid and pretty calculated.
Does this Prado Kawi move mean Anderson isn't gonna re-up or is it AC?
Pumped for Prado!!!
How good to see him on a Kawi!! Watch out, Jett in Outdoors.
As for the green claw who knows🤷♂️
Good deal for all involved. I just hope that they relax their stance on MXoN. Spain are starting to make a real impression on World MX. Two GP’s there this year, rumours of a MXoN there in the future, they have a real chance of wins/podiums in the not too distant future. Would be a crying shame if their best rider wasn’t allowed to race
This is a certain sign of the teams reacting to Jett's dominance. The teams need somebody, anybody who they think might eventually compete with Jett. Prado certainly fills that need outdoors, but three years for a four time SX racer seems quite optimistic of his potential. Let's hope he progresses indoors and stays safe for some epic outdoor racing. Perhaps he really takes off indoors?
If Kawi doesn’t support him for the mxdn I’m never buying anything green , ever again …
"For most US professional leagues, there is some form of a “salary cap” which is governed by league and union agreements. So for those leagues, it is required by league rules to disclose compensation in order to confirm that the contracts are not in violation of salary cap rules."
Are you saying that all the other motorsports you listed don't have a riders union/league? If so, that is wrong. They all have some sort of driver representation/union/league that is run by the participants. Also, the reason the stick and ball sports salaries are reported is because of salary cap and luxury tax implications for compliance of each team in their CBA.
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Exactly!
Just get him out of that thor gear. Same 4 sets of gear the last 2 years.
Of the US teams Kawi has the most money to throw at a number 1 rider. Honda has Jett, KTM has Sexton, Star has Eli/Webb for now and is probably planning for Deegan to be up in the next couple of years. Prado is younger than just about any of the 250 guys that might be ready to move up and has already proven he is fast outdoors.
If you look at where Monster sells the least cans, you'll probably find its Spain.
So with the Spanish sensation 'available' it makes sense to get him on board.
This will have less to do with his riding ability and more to do with the potential market it wins them.
Yes I know that. How does that change anything I’ve said? He mentioned California living being way different than Spain and he mentioned his excitement with the Large Spanish speaking population in California. Maybe you should let him know he speaks three languages and has lived in other counties.
Would have to think it's AC right?
Yes but... that outsourcing model turned out pretty good for Yamaha.
It could be an indicator of cost cutting, or it could be them focusing on what they do well which is make the motorcycles and let others manage the racing side. Look at MotoGP.
If he lived in South FL....but that part of rural Florida...not so much...
Smart play. Let him learn with zero pressure the first year. Let him learn the bike and the tracks the first year, year 2 and 3 he understands the bike, and is up to speed and expecting to win.
No, you're right, I was just glossing over it. They do have some form of driver's association but it doesn't invovle salary caps or other things that require pay to be public knowledge.
Yes it’s AC.
Factory Kawi full time ride will have pressure to win immediately. Top ten will not be good enough. Nobody cares that you got a late start in SX. He will respond to that pressure by sending it harder and the injuries will happen. I dont like it, but thats the way it will go.
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