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I would think at this point Roger, and some other team managers, would be asking for some heads to roll. He had to be pissed after moto 1.
In ear communication for the flaggers, both the AMA and the locals. .
No shit! We had comms at our little racetrack.
The white flag in somewhat excusable to me because I pretty much considered it a "courtesy" flag. No excuse for there not to be a checkered early enough to see it.
I know I bricked a few in my 15 years doing the finish line, but I was also doing caution flags, and directing other flaggers and paramedics at the same time, all while trying to keep track of leaders and laps.
This guy isn't doing all of that.
That was definitely not the normal finish line Flagger working Washougal.
Unacceptable performance for sure.
Not an excuse but if the regular guy is back next race he’ll not make those mistakes, stamp it!
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This is not the normal then finish line flagger it’s a fill in my day job boss is the flagger and he was sick so he didn’t go to the race
Maybe our moto-media could set up an interview with the AMA to ask them about these things and get to the bottom of.............................ah, fuck it.
Holy shit you're annoying.
What’s up AMA!
Bring back John boy
Maybe the lights would have helped the finish line flagger. Maybe it’s time for motocross to have leader lights.
Ssshhh, adults are talking.
”Holy shit you’re annoying” - my sister since elementary school.
Carry on with the stimulating adult convo.
Require each team to provide a spotter that can also provide flagging and assistance via radio or in person to prevent athletes from getting hurt.
This is ridiculous to build this sport.
Maybe the riders racing last Saturday were running shorter laps times than a normal Washougal MX Race?
Maybe the riders racing last Saturday were running shorter laps times than a normal Washougal MX Race?
Bump.
On the "Fly Racing Racer X" Washougal podcast Steve brought up the topic, JT and Weege shut it down FAST. Wouldnt even discuss it. It was waiving, Sexton messed up.
Steve kinda went, "huh... okay... moving on then".
So yeah, i guess its a non-issue. Sextons fault. /s
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Professional racing ? When they get a 10/20 mill claim due to something really bad then things may change. Jeez some settlements are crazy in the US for a bug in the salad, someone wrongly arrested etc... I mean this year is particularly bad and they must take care of the pro riders' safety. I don't want the privateers to pay crazy entries for the settlements eventually.
I heard that too, not a great look for any of 'em. Especially Weege.
But.... anyone here is lying to themselves if they wouldn't do the same thing in Weege's position, gotta tow the line to keep the paychecks coming.
And cue more rage about the media from @RandomUserName 🤣
DC addressed this Red Cross flag issue as well as the finish line flagging issue in Racerhead this week. Although the finish line event is kind of just summarized and there is no mention of how to prevent it from reoccurring.
Not flagging but the AMA is so useless. Did anyone see the you tube video with Kayden Palmer at Washougal? Tech inspection and the AMA official actually said does your jersey have sleeves I hope.
I'm assuming that they saw the shot where the checkered flag was indeed out (they showed it again on the broadcast), not realizing that it had just been swapped at the last second.
First off…if you see something with your own eyes then you can make up your own mind. You can even disagree with Weege and JT. Second…they are paid to carry the series/AMA weight. Look at the pics in first post or watch the race. They are flat out wrong, imo, to put most of it on Chase…it was the flaggers fault and anyone leading seeing, or not seeing, the same would probably do the same….but I understand why they are defending/dismissing it. For the same reason they talk about the SMX title like it’s legitimate and not a gimmick race title. Don’t get me wrong…I’ll watch the SMX rounds and enjoy some good racing…but any “championship “ where you can literally kick ass all year and then have a tip over at the last round and loose it….it’s a joke title. Get rid of the double and triple points and it starts to gain some legitimacy. Make it at least 5 rounds and it’s really close. All jmho….take out the h….and replace the o with facts.
A week later…still nothing from the AMA.
Pelletier, I appreciate your efforts to change the narrative over the past few seasons but please, if you’re reading this; do better.
Yeah. "Rage" 🙄
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