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Before anyone gets their panties in a knot, I like the GP’s and have been to a couple on my own dime. I’ve been to the MXDN three times (once as a mechanic for Team USA-we lost.), I’ve spent my own dime to call England in the middle of the day to do a podcast with David Thorpe because I found his story interesting, I’ve had Josh Coppins on the show a few times, jumped through hoops to get a podcast with Stefan Everts and I’ll be at Glen Helen to check it out. I’m just calling it like it is and this summer, when Mx Sports does something dumb, I’ll mention that too.
I perfectly understand MXA promoting their home race (although you certainly don't see TWMX promoting GH over the other races and its their "hometown" race but I digress..) it's the fact that, for years and years MXA has continually bashed the GP's, the GP riders and everything to do with the GPs. I checked it out a few weeks ago, in the past year they had done exactly two (2!) stories on the GP's and they were both about Chuck Sun and his Vet races over there so hardly something I'd call worthy of a true GP story.
Now, keeping that in mind and keeping in mind the previous decade or so of disgust at the GP's and the people who run them, since the GP had been announced they had run eight (8!) stories about the GP's, the results, a David Thorpe interview, something about silencers coming apart, etc, etc.
It's hilarious to me the change of heart and I'm going to call them out about it. Then this story comes out and it's such a propaganda story it would make Fox news proud.
I don't have any "boys", I don't work at Racer X anymore. I'm a freelance "journalist" who's biggest client is Transworld Motocross-RXI's competition in fact. Again, for more on this, please re-read the last sentence of the italicized paragraph.
Thanks for coming out.
You don't think Jody wrote that?
Once again, I don't care about GH and MxSports. I understand the decision to yank it. Anyone who goes to all the nationals understands it.
I'll be at the GP at GH so what difference does it make to me? I'm happy the GP is here, I get to see Josh, Jimmy, Adam Wheeler, some weird bikes and teams. It's all good. How am I bitter? What do I have to gain or lose by GH/MX Sports not coming together on an agreement?
Please tell me what axe I am grinding. You're implying that I'm critical of MXA for something they have done to me in the past. I have no agenda, unlike you who want to stay in their good books. I do work for Transworld Motocross, Racer X's main competition!
Let me just state that for the 1000th time for those that are slow.
Good luck on the orange helmet.
Where d'you hear that article slamming YS & Loungo was written by a team manager ? It wasn't old boy.
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Speaking of which, shouldn't a magazine editor be known for his participation in the industry rather than how much he rides?
I have 100% comprehension on what you wrote and MXA has been doing that for years, while Glen Helen has hosted an AMA National.
But to bag on a website for having the Race Team incorrect.........
I have read much of the stuff you write and like what you put out, but I would think you would be above this type of stuff...........................
Have you ever thought you both could be right on the subject matter, depending on your own perspective?
Anyway, assuming your guess is true, since Red Bull sponsors the whole Series already, should'nt they request that GP regulars don't have to pay for their $20K annual fee ?
That'd be a hell of a popular move (although costly) on Red Bull's part !
You remind me of someone else with an axe to grind with MX with your "implying that I'm critical of MXA" line. I am not implying anything only making an observation. You'd have to tell me why you're so critical...I'm not sure....I could guess but will keep my opinions to myself.
I am not on anyone's payroll involved in this either...I stand up for my friends and it has NOTHING to do with wanting to stay in MXA good books. For the record I resent you saying that but will get over it.
Like I said they didn't cut me any slack with my project bikes and I won't cut them any slack if the situation warrants. I remained friends with them after they skewered the Stealth 450 and I estimate they wouldn't have a problem with me not cutting them any slack if the situation warranted.
The truly funny thing about all of this is Jody doesn't care what is said on the Internet....he's gone this long saying what he wants to and certainly isn't going to change now to appease anyone...regardless if they're running a series or sitting behind a keyboard.
Thanks for the good luck on the orange helmet but I said that in jest. While I would be happy to wear one I don't think I am in line for one...at least not on the inconsistent basis my body and finances permit me to race.
Hope you have a good weekend and see you in Vegas.
OW38-Hey Jim! Sorry I didn't recognize your User Name the first time. I agree with you about the race team name deal and that is the main reason I chimed in to begin with. BTW, when are you going to come out to REM and battle?
But since I know you won't believe anything unless he says so personally, we'll have to live with you being wrong
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However, you took it a bit too far when you bad mouthed Fox News.......now come on!
As for the article, I can see where it can raise eyebrows and is easy ammo for someone to use against Steve. I have thought since the minute this race was announced that it has an odd combination and I'm intrigued to see if it the end of the criticism from MXA. Flipping through the most recent issue, the one with Trey's 250 being tested on the cover, there is yet another GP bashing in the Ask The MXperts, which must have been printed before the press release. I don't see an as critical opinion coming from the MXA camp in regards to the GP's for say the next five years.
This is journalism and it is impossible to satisfy everyone, because every letter and period is being critiqued by someone behind a keyboard somewhere. Something as simple as the author will sway a person's opinion of the material, be it critical or praise. If this was released by someone who isn't in the media and has a history, it would be overlooked.
Or was that Chevy Kawasaki and when Toyota sponsored the series?
Man, this old age thing sucks
Where is the inconsistency, where is the flip flop? If anything it seems like the same old Jody to me. What it appears to be: you have a problem with the messenger.
I’ve disagree strongly with many of Youthstream’s policies, because I don’t like to see the riders, teams and race promoters get ripped off, which they most certainly are. I also don’t like to see the credibility of the world championship eroded by slower riders buying their way on to the start gate in preference to faster, but less wealthy riders.
I’ve never made a secret of my views (even though, as a nobody in the sport they don’t count for anything). However, usually, each year we have a British GP, and I support that event. Gareth Hockey, the promoter, isn’t the man deciding not to pay the riders. But Gareth IS the guy who works his butt off, and pays a huge sum of money in sanction fees to Youthstream hoping to make the event a success, (and not lose his house in the process). What is there to be gained by me, or anyone else, not supporting our home GP? My support of it, (and in the case of a couple of years ago, even taking part in a parade for old riders at the event) does not in any way mean that my views of Youthstream and their policies has changed.
MXA’s position is, to my mind, no different. The USGP is a positive thing, especially in lieu of a national at Glen Helen. Why would MXA not support it? Their support of it does not mean that they have changed their views of Youthstream any more than their support of the national meant that they suddenly agreed with everything the AMA did.
Certainly Weisel addressed this exact issue with this piece: http://www.motocrossactionmag.com/...HE-MXPERTS-6834.aspx
I admit that it has been frustrating as an ex-GP rider and fan to see MXA ignore, disregard, and even take cheap shots against the GP riders in the past. However I have noticed that MXA’s stance towards the GPs has softened over the past year or so. Running 1980s photos of David Thorpe and the start line at Namur are a couple of examples that I can recall. I think this is a good thing and not something that has just happened since the USGP was announced.
As far as I can see, Jody Weisel seems to be an astute and knowledgeable man who, like many, disagrees with the direction Youthstream have taken GP motocross. He has made no secret of his views and I applaud him for having the balls to say what needs to be said, (and what is being discussed in private within the GP paddock).
To take a quote from Matthes’ piece:
“Let me just repeat something someone VERY high up with an OEM told me last summer when I was at the German GP “Giuseppe is so full of shit that these teams have no belief in him anymore. He’s broken every promise.”
I think that Weisel’s criticism of Youthstream is driven by a concern for what’s right for the sport, and I don’t see that running features supporting the upcoming USGP indicates a change of stance.
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