Savatgy and Mcelrath on Hondas

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From watching Aus SX (live) and then WSX Savatgy looks spicy and getting quicker and quicker. And Shane looks better than I have seen him in a long time, is it the 250 or the Honda? Sahen has really impressed me, not sure whats going through his head. Wonder if he wishes he could get on Yarrive Hondas for American series..

 

Stoke for both of them so far.

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10/28/2024 4:26pm

Seriously?

 

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No offense to Shane as he would probably lap me with one arm, one leg and his eyes closed but Max was clearly faster and his next closest competitor was Cole Thompson. If he doesn’t win WSX this year, it will be because of his own errors. Toss him back on a 450 and I believe we will see more of the same we saw this year but hopefully more consistent results in 25’. Still wild to think he was competing for a title with Sexton not that long ago. The trajectory of a rider can change almost as fast as Shane switches bike brands 🤪

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Seeing how far Roczen and Tomas gapped Joey showed how big  the difference was , 

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10/28/2024 6:12pm
scott_nz wrote:

Seeing how far Roczen and Tomas gapped Joey showed how big  the difference was , 

Totally agree.... but that's what they're supposed to do.... he's been on that Honda for a month?

 

I don't see savatgy as a podium guy, but top 10 in 25', absolutely.

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No offense to Shane as he would probably lap me with one arm, one leg and his eyes closed but Max was clearly faster and his...

No offense to Shane as he would probably lap me with one arm, one leg and his eyes closed but Max was clearly faster and his next closest competitor was Cole Thompson. If he doesn’t win WSX this year, it will be because of his own errors. Toss him back on a 450 and I believe we will see more of the same we saw this year but hopefully more consistent results in 25’. Still wild to think he was competing for a title with Sexton not that long ago. The trajectory of a rider can change almost as fast as Shane switches bike brands 🤪

He was right behind Max, and has been on that Honda 250 for maybe 6 weeks.. I am saying he be on a 250 in US.. Savatgy is riding good and I will say inside top 10 next year maybe 7th here and there. Again just saying in body language and attacking looked good not winning mottos etc. just saying looked good both of them compared to previous years..

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10/29/2024 4:28am
No offense to Shane as he would probably lap me with one arm, one leg and his eyes closed but Max was clearly faster and his...

No offense to Shane as he would probably lap me with one arm, one leg and his eyes closed but Max was clearly faster and his next closest competitor was Cole Thompson. If he doesn’t win WSX this year, it will be because of his own errors. Toss him back on a 450 and I believe we will see more of the same we saw this year but hopefully more consistent results in 25’. Still wild to think he was competing for a title with Sexton not that long ago. The trajectory of a rider can change almost as fast as Shane switches bike brands 🤪

snowy816 wrote:
He was right behind Max, and has been on that Honda 250 for maybe 6 weeks.. I am saying he be on a 250 in US...

He was right behind Max, and has been on that Honda 250 for maybe 6 weeks.. I am saying he be on a 250 in US.. Savatgy is riding good and I will say inside top 10 next year maybe 7th here and there. Again just saying in body language and attacking looked good not winning mottos etc. just saying looked good both of them compared to previous years..

Savatgy top 10 in 450's next year? I just don't see it, maybe once or twice, but he's far from top 10 guys like 18,4,96,3,2,94,7,32,21,51,27. He will qualify in the LCQ most rounds and finish outside the top 10 consistently.

 

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snowy816 wrote:
From watching Aus SX (live) and then WSX Savatgy looks spicy and getting quicker and quicker. And Shane looks better than I have seen him in...

From watching Aus SX (live) and then WSX Savatgy looks spicy and getting quicker and quicker. And Shane looks better than I have seen him in a long time, is it the 250 or the Honda? Sahen has really impressed me, not sure whats going through his head. Wonder if he wishes he could get on Yarrive Hondas for American series..

 

Stoke for both of them so far.

Shane looked better than he has in a long time while he was racing a field that has like 3 other legit Supercross racers?

Shocker.

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10/29/2024 12:49pm
kxking wrote:
Savatgy top 10 in 450's next year? I just don't see it, maybe once or twice, but he's far from top 10 guys like 18,4,96,3,2,94,7,32,21,51,27. He...

Savatgy top 10 in 450's next year? I just don't see it, maybe once or twice, but he's far from top 10 guys like 18,4,96,3,2,94,7,32,21,51,27. He will qualify in the LCQ most rounds and finish outside the top 10 consistently.

 

Noted*

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10/29/2024 1:29pm
No offense to Shane as he would probably lap me with one arm, one leg and his eyes closed but Max was clearly faster and his...

No offense to Shane as he would probably lap me with one arm, one leg and his eyes closed but Max was clearly faster and his next closest competitor was Cole Thompson. If he doesn’t win WSX this year, it will be because of his own errors. Toss him back on a 450 and I believe we will see more of the same we saw this year but hopefully more consistent results in 25’. Still wild to think he was competing for a title with Sexton not that long ago. The trajectory of a rider can change almost as fast as Shane switches bike brands 🤪

snowy816 wrote:
He was right behind Max, and has been on that Honda 250 for maybe 6 weeks.. I am saying he be on a 250 in US...

He was right behind Max, and has been on that Honda 250 for maybe 6 weeks.. I am saying he be on a 250 in US.. Savatgy is riding good and I will say inside top 10 next year maybe 7th here and there. Again just saying in body language and attacking looked good not winning mottos etc. just saying looked good both of them compared to previous years..

kxking wrote:
Savatgy top 10 in 450's next year? I just don't see it, maybe once or twice, but he's far from top 10 guys like 18,4,96,3,2,94,7,32,21,51,27. He...

Savatgy top 10 in 450's next year? I just don't see it, maybe once or twice, but he's far from top 10 guys like 18,4,96,3,2,94,7,32,21,51,27. He will qualify in the LCQ most rounds and finish outside the top 10 consistently.

 

Going through the LCQ’s might be a bit of a stretch. 

I’m with you though, he’ll find himself outside of the top 10 more often than not. 

I like Joey though. He kinda got a few shit deals in his prime and never really got a good jump to his 450 career imo.

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10/29/2024 4:15pm

Well, either way, McElrath and Savatgy seem revived a little by riding the 250s in SX. And the extra races seem to be giving them a little extra push/ assist in confidence.

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kxking wrote:
Savatgy top 10 in 450's next year? I just don't see it, maybe once or twice, but he's far from top 10 guys like 18,4,96,3,2,94,7,32,21,51,27. He...

Savatgy top 10 in 450's next year? I just don't see it, maybe once or twice, but he's far from top 10 guys like 18,4,96,3,2,94,7,32,21,51,27. He will qualify in the LCQ most rounds and finish outside the top 10 consistently.

 

Noted*

Get 'em Nate!

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