Tomac to WSX Confirmed

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Great for Eli but I'd rather see them spread that cash around a bit.  I bet a lot of guys would go over for $20k each instead of just having two 'names' get a giant check.  

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Magoofan wrote:
Most downvoted?....I can only aspire to achieve that title....     but I'm diligently working on it. But if all you want is group-think with no differing...

Most downvoted?....I can only aspire to achieve that title....     but I'm diligently working on it. 

But if all you want is group-think with no differing opinions in a message forum....you're shit-outta-luck.

Wanna-beSX is a joke....has been from day one.       Throwing Tomac and Roczen into it makes it even more of a joke.

 

Ummmmm how does having 2 of the best Supercross riders in the world competing in a Championship make it more of a joke?

I'd love to hear your reasoning behind that....that is if you can muster up the courage to respond....you know, since I hurt your feelings and you ignore me and all.  Which is kinda ironic since in this very post I quoted you are once again playing the tough guy old man but when the rubber hits the road you're actually just a snowflake that cries when someone disagrees with you.

 

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Spooner wrote:
Great for Eli but I'd rather see them spread that cash around a bit.  I bet a lot of guys would go over for $20k each...

Great for Eli but I'd rather see them spread that cash around a bit.  I bet a lot of guys would go over for $20k each instead of just having two 'names' get a giant check.  

Great idea comrade.

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64smoker wrote:
What does an smx title mean ? I get it the lower riders can make money at it but supercross and motocross titles is where it’s...

What does an smx title mean ? I get it the lower riders can make money at it but supercross and motocross titles is where it’s at being a ‘smx’ champion don’t mean shit  , there’s definatley nobody getting 2 mil for competing it a 3 round smx  series , I’ll watch both but I don’t think either carry much clout currently 

DonM wrote:
Who's getting paid $2m? What does an SMX title mean? well  it means you have raced in 28 races and two championship series just to qualify...

Who's getting paid $2m? What does an SMX title mean? well  it means you have raced in 28 races and two championship series just to qualify to race and you actually have to beat the best of the best to win the championship and the $1M not to mention the $100K per win....In WSX Eli and Kenny get to race against guys they normally lap...WSX is now exactly what it should have been to begin with...a good little off season series that gives journey men privateers an opportunity to make some extra money and for guys like Kenny and Eli a place to get gate drops and make some extra money for just showing up in the twilight of their careers...

64smoker wrote:
Kens got a 3 year 6 million dollar contract , and like I said there’s a motocross champion there’s a supercross champion that smx title don’t...

Kens got a 3 year 6 million dollar contract , and like I said there’s a motocross champion there’s a supercross champion that smx title don’t mean shit 

Doesn't mean shit to you (which in itself doesn't mean shit...).... but apparently means shit to all the racers going out of their way just to qualify for it...the level of competition is what brings the prestige not amount of the check just to show up so they can sell tickets...

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At least they’re getting paid and we get to see some gate drops during the off season. Win win 🤗

Magoofan wrote:
No offense....    but if you want to call wSX "racing"....have at it.          It's not  racing in my book.Tomac/Roczen....

No offense....    but if you want to call wSX "racing"....have at it.          It's not  racing in my book.

Tomac/Roczen....

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Matt414 wrote:
Clearly you’ve never heard the phrase “money talks bullshit walks”. I assure you, Tomas doesn’t care what you or anyone here thinks. Will the wire transfer...

Clearly you’ve never heard the phrase “money talks bullshit walks”. I assure you, Tomas doesn’t care what you or anyone here thinks. Will the wire transfer land in his bank account is all that matters. Like anyone here would turn down 250k+ for a weekend of work. 

Cool story bro.....but I was probably using "money walks....bs walks" before you were swimming nut to nut in your daddys sack.      

I never said anything about what Tomac is getting paid.     Good for him.

It's a meaningless joke of an event.    An even more meaningless title. 

  

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I like how they have to say Roczen and Tomac are on "different teams" than normal...but you and I know they're on their contracted factory bikes and parts but their "team" is really just a trailer to haul the bikes around for them. I mean they didn't even change bike graphics.

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Tomac to run the #243!? 🤩

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HonDawg17 wrote:
I like how they have to say Roczen and Tomac are on "different teams" than normal...but you and I know they're on their contracted factory bikes...

I like how they have to say Roczen and Tomac are on "different teams" than normal...but you and I know they're on their contracted factory bikes and parts but their "team" is really just a trailer to haul the bikes around for them. I mean they didn't even change bike graphics.

Strange that Star can do this type of scenario for Tomac but they are insisting on having full factory support for Max at MXdN or he can’t ride. 

The thot pickens 🙃

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Magoofan wrote:
No offense....    but if you want to call wSX "racing"....have at it.          It's not  racing in my book.Tomac/Roczen....

No offense....    but if you want to call wSX "racing"....have at it.          It's not  racing in my book.

Tomac/Roczen....

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Matt414 wrote:
Clearly you’ve never heard the phrase “money talks bullshit walks”. I assure you, Tomas doesn’t care what you or anyone here thinks. Will the wire transfer...

Clearly you’ve never heard the phrase “money talks bullshit walks”. I assure you, Tomas doesn’t care what you or anyone here thinks. Will the wire transfer land in his bank account is all that matters. Like anyone here would turn down 250k+ for a weekend of work. 

Magoofan wrote:
Cool story bro.....but I was probably using "money walks....bs walks" before you were swimming nut to nut in your daddys sack.      I never said...

Cool story bro.....but I was probably using "money walks....bs walks" before you were swimming nut to nut in your daddys sack.      

I never said anything about what Tomac is getting paid.     Good for him.

It's a meaningless joke of an event.    An even more meaningless title. 

  

Yeah its not an AMA title we get that... and it never will be I agree with that

But it's not a meaningless joke of an event... It's giving people outside of the US to see the likes of Roczen and Tomac race and who knows maybe just inspires the next International star, It's giving riders and mechanics etc more chances to earn where's the downside to that ??

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Everyone bitching…lets just be happy that Eli is still racing! 

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Kyzer138 wrote:

Everyone bitching…lets just be happy that Eli is still racing! 

...and with a good retirement plan at that.

😏

 

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DonM wrote:
Doesn't mean shit to you (which in itself doesn't mean shit...).... but apparently means shit to all the racers going out of their way just to...

Doesn't mean shit to you (which in itself doesn't mean shit...).... but apparently means shit to all the racers going out of their way just to qualify for it...the level of competition is what brings the prestige not amount of the check just to show up so they can sell tickets...

The riders care about the money, not a 3 races long ”series”. 

I promise that the racers value a SX or MX title that they have raced a whole season for more than the SMX ”title” beside the price money.

Remove the price check and then you will see what the riders really think about the SMX…

 

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DonM wrote:
Doesn't mean shit to you (which in itself doesn't mean shit...).... but apparently means shit to all the racers going out of their way just to...

Doesn't mean shit to you (which in itself doesn't mean shit...).... but apparently means shit to all the racers going out of their way just to qualify for it...the level of competition is what brings the prestige not amount of the check just to show up so they can sell tickets...

Tumic wrote:
The riders care about the money, not a 3 races long ”series”. I promise that the racers value a SX or MX title that they have raced...

The riders care about the money, not a 3 races long ”series”. 

I promise that the racers value a SX or MX title that they have raced a whole season for more than the SMX ”title” beside the price money.

Remove the price check and then you will see what the riders really think about the SMX…

 

I believe you missed the context....SMX is more prestigious than WSX...never compared it to SX or MX...

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If WSX keeps having to pay the racers JUST to show up and also let the racers KEEP the winnings...They will be broke after this year...

If WSX keeps having to pay the racers JUST to show up and also let the racers KEEP the winnings...They will be broke after this year, AGAIN. Their business model is complete garbage. Just because you throw money at someone and they agree to it, doesn't make the series valid. If a fair race was forking out money like this, the racers would still agree to show up. None of the AMA racers have to be bribed to race their series because it IS THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF SUPERCROSS AND MOTOCROSS.

kxking wrote:
Ummm in case you missed it, ALL of the top guys racing AMA SX are getting a paycheck just to show up and they get to...

Ummm in case you missed it, ALL of the top guys racing AMA SX are getting a paycheck just to show up and they get to keep their race winnings.

Next argument please?

HonDawg17 wrote:
Bro...you clearly don't understand what the difference is between getting paid by the Promoter directly to show up at their race and collect winnings VS paying...

Bro...you clearly don't understand what the difference is between getting paid by the Promoter directly to show up at their race and collect winnings VS paying an entry fee to race a series in which YOUR TEAM is paying for you to race and collect winnings.

Next mindless comeback please...
 

Edit: Here I'll spell it out simpler. Feld Entertainment is NOT paying riders to show up to their Supercross series. They do offer a purse for your finish in the race. WSX is paying to get them to show up AND they're paying them the purse money. See the difference?

King and Prince of Bercy/Paris. Been going on since the 80's and they pay the top riders start money and the riders keep the race winnings..... Clearly it can be done with Series Sponsors, TV deals, Ticket sales etc.

Its not even competing with the AMA schedule this year and people still say its bad. Its putting checks in riders pockets, I just don't understand the hate?

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KR and ET going to WSX will keep the money flowing for SMX. The competition between the two series will bump rider payouts as long as both are alive.

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Magoofan wrote:
No offense....    but if you want to call wSX "racing"....have at it.          It's not  racing in my book.Tomac/Roczen....

No offense....    but if you want to call wSX "racing"....have at it.          It's not  racing in my book.

Tomac/Roczen....

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Matt414 wrote:
Clearly you’ve never heard the phrase “money talks bullshit walks”. I assure you, Tomas doesn’t care what you or anyone here thinks. Will the wire transfer...

Clearly you’ve never heard the phrase “money talks bullshit walks”. I assure you, Tomas doesn’t care what you or anyone here thinks. Will the wire transfer land in his bank account is all that matters. Like anyone here would turn down 250k+ for a weekend of work. 

Magoofan wrote:
Cool story bro.....but I was probably using "money walks....bs walks" before you were swimming nut to nut in your daddys sack.      I never said...

Cool story bro.....but I was probably using "money walks....bs walks" before you were swimming nut to nut in your daddys sack.      

I never said anything about what Tomac is getting paid.     Good for him.

It's a meaningless joke of an event.    An even more meaningless title. 

  

Just because you’re a cranky old man doesn’t make my point any less valid.  Really all it does is show how stupid you are.  The title might not mean anything to you.  But I am willing to bet Eli will make more money in one weekend of “stupid racing” then you make all year.  Eli doesn’t give a shit if you think this title matter or not.  He cares about making the most money.  Why people like forget this is a job for these guys is beyond me.  If someone offered you to make an extra 1 million a year to work a few extra days, either you’d take it or youre simply an idiot.  

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For the guys that think this series doesn't matter because it's Kenny and Eli beating up a bunch of nobodies, I'd like to introduce the original Dream team as exhibit A. 

When the United States brought Jordan and all the stars to the Olympics it was a joke how bad they beat up the other countries. The thing that wasn't a joke was the exposure it gave to people who would never see NBA basketball. Now, 30 years later the NBA (still sucks but) is full of players from around the world. Just the same as you can draw a direct line from the Bercy Supercross to JMB to Tom Vialle. WSX is exposure to people who wouldn't otherwise see the sport and that is nothing but good for the future. 

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Magoofan wrote:
Most downvoted?....I can only aspire to achieve that title....     but I'm diligently working on it. But if all you want is group-think with no differing...

Most downvoted?....I can only aspire to achieve that title....     but I'm diligently working on it. 

But if all you want is group-think with no differing opinions in a message forum....you're shit-outta-luck.

Wanna-beSX is a joke....has been from day one.       Throwing Tomac and Roczen into it makes it even more of a joke.

 

LungButter wrote:
Ummmmm how does having 2 of the best Supercross riders in the world competing in a Championship make it more of a joke?I'd love to hear...

Ummmmm how does having 2 of the best Supercross riders in the world competing in a Championship make it more of a joke?

I'd love to hear your reasoning behind that....that is if you can muster up the courage to respond....you know, since I hurt your feelings and you ignore me and all.  Which is kinda ironic since in this very post I quoted you are once again playing the tough guy old man but when the rubber hits the road you're actually just a snowflake that cries when someone disagrees with you.

 

Looks like you are right on every account.  

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Matt414 wrote:
Clearly you’ve never heard the phrase “money talks bullshit walks”. I assure you, Tomas doesn’t care what you or anyone here thinks. Will the wire transfer...

Clearly you’ve never heard the phrase “money talks bullshit walks”. I assure you, Tomas doesn’t care what you or anyone here thinks. Will the wire transfer land in his bank account is all that matters. Like anyone here would turn down 250k+ for a weekend of work. 

Magoofan wrote:
Cool story bro.....but I was probably using "money walks....bs walks" before you were swimming nut to nut in your daddys sack.      I never said...

Cool story bro.....but I was probably using "money walks....bs walks" before you were swimming nut to nut in your daddys sack.      

I never said anything about what Tomac is getting paid.     Good for him.

It's a meaningless joke of an event.    An even more meaningless title. 

  

Matt414 wrote:
Just because you’re a cranky old man doesn’t make my point any less valid.  Really all it does is show how stupid you are.  The title...

Just because you’re a cranky old man doesn’t make my point any less valid.  Really all it does is show how stupid you are.  The title might not mean anything to you.  But I am willing to bet Eli will make more money in one weekend of “stupid racing” then you make all year.  Eli doesn’t give a shit if you think this title matter or not.  He cares about making the most money.  Why people like forget this is a job for these guys is beyond me.  If someone offered you to make an extra 1 million a year to work a few extra days, either you’d take it or youre simply an idiot.  

LMAO....    Triggered much?     Resorting to personal attacks all  while doubling down on your diatribe regarding $$$$....             Instant lose.

Have a nice day Skippy.

 

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Magoofan wrote:
Cool story bro.....but I was probably using "money walks....bs walks" before you were swimming nut to nut in your daddys sack.      I never said...

Cool story bro.....but I was probably using "money walks....bs walks" before you were swimming nut to nut in your daddys sack.      

I never said anything about what Tomac is getting paid.     Good for him.

It's a meaningless joke of an event.    An even more meaningless title. 

  

Matt414 wrote:
Just because you’re a cranky old man doesn’t make my point any less valid.  Really all it does is show how stupid you are.  The title...

Just because you’re a cranky old man doesn’t make my point any less valid.  Really all it does is show how stupid you are.  The title might not mean anything to you.  But I am willing to bet Eli will make more money in one weekend of “stupid racing” then you make all year.  Eli doesn’t give a shit if you think this title matter or not.  He cares about making the most money.  Why people like forget this is a job for these guys is beyond me.  If someone offered you to make an extra 1 million a year to work a few extra days, either you’d take it or youre simply an idiot.  

Magoofan wrote:
LMAO....    Triggered much?     Resorting to personal attacks all  while doubling down on your diatribe regarding $$$$....             Instant...

LMAO....    Triggered much?     Resorting to personal attacks all  while doubling down on your diatribe regarding $$$$....             Instant lose.

Have a nice day Skippy.

 

Triggered?  I love people that are that clueless. Best of luck old man. You’re the one that started with personal attacks. It’s clear your age is getting the best of you. 

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I think the original Vancouver Supercross, around 1984, had Hannah and O'Show as the main attraction along with some fast privateers such as Phil Larson and top Canadian riders. It was great (older brother was a flagman) and some of the top privateers showed up at a moto race held in Mission, BC the next day (I think Ross laid wood on the field). Next came the AMA World Supercross in the 2000's which brought the Ricky/James/Chad show racing on the infamous moon dirt. As a supporter of the sport I am ecstatic that we will get to see ET3, Kroc and others doing their thing on Canadian soil. Cut the bullshit and support the sport. 

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HonDawg17 wrote:
I like how they have to say Roczen and Tomac are on "different teams" than normal...but you and I know they're on their contracted factory bikes...

I like how they have to say Roczen and Tomac are on "different teams" than normal...but you and I know they're on their contracted factory bikes and parts but their "team" is really just a trailer to haul the bikes around for them. I mean they didn't even change bike graphics.

Strange that Star can do this type of scenario for Tomac but they are insisting on having full factory support for Max at MXdN or he...

Strange that Star can do this type of scenario for Tomac but they are insisting on having full factory support for Max at MXdN or he can’t ride. 

The thot pickens 🙃

Star is not participating or paying for anything. GDR will pay the expenses and WSX is paying the appearance fee. Teams have allowed their riders to supplement their income with off season races as far back as I can remember. 

Paris 2022:

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HonDawg17 wrote:
I like how they have to say Roczen and Tomac are on "different teams" than normal...but you and I know they're on their contracted factory bikes...

I like how they have to say Roczen and Tomac are on "different teams" than normal...but you and I know they're on their contracted factory bikes and parts but their "team" is really just a trailer to haul the bikes around for them. I mean they didn't even change bike graphics.

Strange that Star can do this type of scenario for Tomac but they are insisting on having full factory support for Max at MXdN or he...

Strange that Star can do this type of scenario for Tomac but they are insisting on having full factory support for Max at MXdN or he can’t ride. 

The thot pickens 🙃

GrapeApe wrote:
Star is not participating or paying for anything. GDR will pay the expenses and WSX is paying the appearance fee. Teams have allowed their riders to...

Star is not participating or paying for anything. GDR will pay the expenses and WSX is paying the appearance fee. Teams have allowed their riders to supplement their income with off season races as far back as I can remember. 

Paris 2022:

Yet they won’t allow Max do a similar scenario at MXdN and team GB can’t afford the budget that Star is proposing. Feels like they’re only going to support him if other Star riders attend but I hope Im wrong and Max gets the green light. 

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Gate drops to prep for 25’ 👌🏼

Webb should be racing WSX too.

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Strange that Star can do this type of scenario for Tomac but they are insisting on having full factory support for Max at MXdN or he...

Strange that Star can do this type of scenario for Tomac but they are insisting on having full factory support for Max at MXdN or he can’t ride. 

The thot pickens 🙃

GrapeApe wrote:
Star is not participating or paying for anything. GDR will pay the expenses and WSX is paying the appearance fee. Teams have allowed their riders to...

Star is not participating or paying for anything. GDR will pay the expenses and WSX is paying the appearance fee. Teams have allowed their riders to supplement their income with off season races as far back as I can remember. 

Paris 2022:

Yet they won’t allow Max do a similar scenario at MXdN and team GB can’t afford the budget that Star is proposing. Feels like they’re only...

Yet they won’t allow Max do a similar scenario at MXdN and team GB can’t afford the budget that Star is proposing. Feels like they’re only going to support him if other Star riders attend but I hope Im wrong and Max gets the green light. 

First Max and Star worked that out at the time he joined Star "early". He knew he was on his own for the MXoN. 

Second it's not a similar scenario. Tomac has a fully paid vacation, nobody is stepping up to pay for Max's trip. A similar scenario would be Max partnering with a team in Europe for logistical support and Infront paying him an appearance fee to cover anything the local partner doesn't pay.

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McG194 wrote:
For the guys that think this series doesn't matter because it's Kenny and Eli beating up a bunch of nobodies, I'd like to introduce the original...

For the guys that think this series doesn't matter because it's Kenny and Eli beating up a bunch of nobodies, I'd like to introduce the original Dream team as exhibit A. 

When the United States brought Jordan and all the stars to the Olympics it was a joke how bad they beat up the other countries. The thing that wasn't a joke was the exposure it gave to people who would never see NBA basketball. Now, 30 years later the NBA (still sucks but) is full of players from around the world. Just the same as you can draw a direct line from the Bercy Supercross to JMB to Tom Vialle. WSX is exposure to people who wouldn't otherwise see the sport and that is nothing but good for the future. 

The Abu Dhabi round is days before the F1 season finale in Abu Dhabi too. Should bring some good exposure.

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GrapeApe wrote:
Star is not participating or paying for anything. GDR will pay the expenses and WSX is paying the appearance fee. Teams have allowed their riders to...

Star is not participating or paying for anything. GDR will pay the expenses and WSX is paying the appearance fee. Teams have allowed their riders to supplement their income with off season races as far back as I can remember. 

Paris 2022:

Yet they won’t allow Max do a similar scenario at MXdN and team GB can’t afford the budget that Star is proposing. Feels like they’re only...

Yet they won’t allow Max do a similar scenario at MXdN and team GB can’t afford the budget that Star is proposing. Feels like they’re only going to support him if other Star riders attend but I hope Im wrong and Max gets the green light. 

GrapeApe wrote:
First Max and Star worked that out at the time he joined Star "early". He knew he was on his own for the MXoN. Second it's not...

First Max and Star worked that out at the time he joined Star "early". He knew he was on his own for the MXoN. 

Second it's not a similar scenario. Tomac has a fully paid vacation, nobody is stepping up to pay for Max's trip. A similar scenario would be Max partnering with a team in Europe for logistical support and Infront paying him an appearance fee to cover anything the local partner doesn't pay.

It was my understanding that Team GB would front the bill, obviously no show up money but I’d imagine they would get a bike and he just brings over his suspension instead of throwing the Star bike in a crate etc. 

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GrapeApe wrote:
Star is not participating or paying for anything. GDR will pay the expenses and WSX is paying the appearance fee. Teams have allowed their riders to...

Star is not participating or paying for anything. GDR will pay the expenses and WSX is paying the appearance fee. Teams have allowed their riders to supplement their income with off season races as far back as I can remember. 

Paris 2022:

Yet they won’t allow Max do a similar scenario at MXdN and team GB can’t afford the budget that Star is proposing. Feels like they’re only...

Yet they won’t allow Max do a similar scenario at MXdN and team GB can’t afford the budget that Star is proposing. Feels like they’re only going to support him if other Star riders attend but I hope Im wrong and Max gets the green light. 

GrapeApe wrote:
First Max and Star worked that out at the time he joined Star "early". He knew he was on his own for the MXoN. Second it's not...

First Max and Star worked that out at the time he joined Star "early". He knew he was on his own for the MXoN. 

Second it's not a similar scenario. Tomac has a fully paid vacation, nobody is stepping up to pay for Max's trip. A similar scenario would be Max partnering with a team in Europe for logistical support and Infront paying him an appearance fee to cover anything the local partner doesn't pay.

Just gave the interview with Max about MXdN a replay and he says “Star doesn’t want to do this half assed, they want to bring over two bikes and do it right. What Star is asking for is about triple the amount of GB’s budget.”

Yet they’re allowing Tomac to ride on a different team’s bike? Couldn’t they just cut the budget and not send over two bikes? Just seems odd especially with Max being from GB and the race taking place on his home soil. You’d think Star would want that publicity. 

Interview starts at around the 5min mark..

https://youtu.be/U6dicqEtvqk?si=3puKD8wWbFwnu-gj

8/16/2024 9:31am

Why do so many Bitch about more racing. It not as good as AMA supercross but still entertaining when I am bored in the offseason. So i say its a win. 

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