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CHRISTIAN CRAIG TO YOT?
We heard a rumor a while back that Christian Craig is planning to bypass the A class altogether and jump right into the AMA Nationals at the conclusion of this amateur season. The best part of the rumor is that when he does it, it will be out of the Yamaha of Troy rig. I tracked down Mike Craig, Christian’s dad, at the Oak Hill GNC to see if it was true or not. Mike confirmed the rumor to be true! Christian, who is racing the B class this year, could very well start his Pro career, with the support of YOT, as early as the Millville National. Why make the move so early? Mike feels that Christian will learn more in the Pro ranks than he would by spending another season on the amateur tour. Will this be a case of “too much, too soon?” It worked out pretty well for Ryan Dungey, when he moved directly from the B class to the AMA Nationals. So it could very well work out for Christian too. Only time will tell.
We heard a rumor a while back that Christian Craig is planning to bypass the A class altogether and jump right into the AMA Nationals at the conclusion of this amateur season. The best part of the rumor is that when he does it, it will be out of the Yamaha of Troy rig. I tracked down Mike Craig, Christian’s dad, at the Oak Hill GNC to see if it was true or not. Mike confirmed the rumor to be true! Christian, who is racing the B class this year, could very well start his Pro career, with the support of YOT, as early as the Millville National. Why make the move so early? Mike feels that Christian will learn more in the Pro ranks than he would by spending another season on the amateur tour. Will this be a case of “too much, too soon?” It worked out pretty well for Ryan Dungey, when he moved directly from the B class to the AMA Nationals. So it could very well work out for Christian too. Only time will tell.
We heard a rumor a while back that Christian Craig is planning to bypass the A class altogether and jump right into the AMA Nationals at the conclusion of this amateur season. The best part of the rumor is that when he does it, it will be out of the Yamaha of Troy rig. I tracked down Mike Craig, Christian’s dad, at the Oak Hill GNC to see if it was true or not. Mike confirmed the rumor to be true! Christian, who is racing the B class this year, could very well start his Pro career, with the support of YOT, as early as the Millville National. Why make the move so early? Mike feels that Christian will learn more in the Pro ranks than he would by spending another season on the amateur tour. Will this be a case of “too much, too soon?” It worked out pretty well for Ryan Dungey, when he moved directly from the B class to the AMA Nationals. So it could very well work out for Christian too. Only time will tell.[/quote:1m3t5amw]
Whats more interesting is why YOT? I thought he was riding Honda's or did that change for this season?
We heard a rumor a while back that Christian Craig is planning to bypass the A class altogether and jump right into the AMA Nationals at the conclusion of this amateur season. The best part of the rumor is that when he does it, it will be out of the Yamaha of Troy rig. I tracked down Mike Craig, Christian’s dad, at the Oak Hill GNC to see if it was true or not. Mike confirmed the rumor to be true! Christian, who is racing the B class this year, could very well start his Pro career, with the support of YOT, as early as the Millville National. Why make the move so early? Mike feels that Christian will learn more in the Pro ranks than he would by spending another season on the amateur tour. Will this be a case of “too much, too soon?” It worked out pretty well for Ryan Dungey, when he moved directly from the B class to the AMA Nationals. So it could very well work out for Christian too. Only time will tell.[/quote:3r65x2pl]
Nice...
You forgot the photo.....
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CH
wasn't this all hashed out a few weeks ago on here?
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wasn't this all hashed out a few weeks ago on here?[/quote:3bjlr5nm]
Sorry, in fact I have not been paying attention to who Craig is riding for, but I do remember that old thread now that you mention it.
Amazing!! Now you dont even have to win anything to get a ride.
We heard a rumor a while back that Christian Craig is planning to bypass the A class altogether and jump right into the AMA Nationals at the conclusion of this amateur season. The best part of the rumor is that when he does it, it will be out of the Yamaha of Troy rig. I tracked down Mike Craig, Christian’s dad, at the Oak Hill GNC to see if it was true or not. Mike confirmed the rumor to be true! Christian, who is racing the B class this year, could very well start his Pro career, with the support of YOT, as early as the Millville National. Why make the move so early? Mike feels that Christian will learn more in the Pro ranks than he would by spending another season on the amateur tour. Will this be a case of “too much, too soon?” It worked out pretty well for Ryan Dungey, when he moved directly from the B class to the AMA Nationals. So it could very well work out for Christian too. Only time will tell.[/quote:163f845j]
I'm not sure if you are familiar with California mx, but there ins't an AMA presence here, CMC, CRC, GFI type clubs. We run Beginner, Junior or Novice, Intermedite and Pro, so when you leave the Intermediate class you go Pro, the only guys who ride the "A class" in California are riders who mostly have rides with factories and can't race the Nationals yet or lose their ride so they do all the Amateur Nationals. I get riders all the time sending me their Pro License paperwork to sign them off to race SX or MX. So for Christian to go from Intermediate to pro is not far feched in anyway, that's how we do it here.
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We heard a rumor a while back that Christian Craig is planning to bypass the A class altogether and jump right into the AMA Nationals at the conclusion of this amateur season. The best part of the rumor is that when he does it, it will be out of the Yamaha of Troy rig. I tracked down Mike Craig, Christian’s dad, at the Oak Hill GNC to see if it was true or not. Mike confirmed the rumor to be true! Christian, who is racing the B class this year, could very well start his Pro career, with the support of YOT, as early as the Millville National. Why make the move so early? Mike feels that Christian will learn more in the Pro ranks than he would by spending another season on the amateur tour. Will this be a case of “too much, too soon?” It worked out pretty well for Ryan Dungey, when he moved directly from the B class to the AMA Nationals. So it could very well work out for Christian too. Only time will tell.[/quote:3cq5hoyi]
I'm not sure if you are familiar with California mx, but there ins't an AMA presence here, CMC, CRC, GFI type clubs. We run Beginner, Junior or Novice, Intermedite and Pro, so when you leave the Intermediate class you go Pro, the only guys who ride the "A class" in California are riders who mostly have rides with factories and can't race the Nationals yet or lose their ride so they do all the Amateur Nationals. I get riders all the time sending me their Pro License paperwork to sign them off to race SX or MX. So for Christian to go from Intermediate to pro is not far feched in anyway, that's how we do it here.
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Don't they have a new system in place that you have to earn some pro-am points first before you can get a pro license?
We heard a rumor a while back that Christian Craig is planning to bypass the A class altogether and jump right into the AMA Nationals at the conclusion of this amateur season. The best part of the rumor is that when he does it, it will be out of the Yamaha of Troy rig. I tracked down Mike Craig, Christian’s dad, at the Oak Hill GNC to see if it was true or not. Mike confirmed the rumor to be true! Christian, who is racing the B class this year, could very well start his Pro career, with the support of YOT, as early as the Millville National. Why make the move so early? Mike feels that Christian will learn more in the Pro ranks than he would by spending another season on the amateur tour. Will this be a case of “too much, too soon?” It worked out pretty well for Ryan Dungey, when he moved directly from the B class to the AMA Nationals. So it could very well work out for Christian too. Only time will tell.[/quote:k0jya1gy]
I'm not sure if you are familiar with California mx, but there ins't an AMA presence here, CMC, CRC, GFI type clubs. We run Beginner, Junior or Novice, Intermedite and Pro, so when you leave the Intermediate class you go Pro, the only guys who ride the "A class" in California are riders who mostly have rides with factories and can't race the Nationals yet or lose their ride so they do all the Amateur Nationals. I get riders all the time sending me their Pro License paperwork to sign them off to race SX or MX. So for Christian to go from Intermediate to pro is not far feched in anyway, that's how we do it here.
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Don't they have a new system in place that you have to earn some pro-am points first before you can get a pro license?[/quote:k0jya1gy]
2. Supercross and Motocross
Motocross
A Motocross License is the basic license that every rider must have. A Supercross and Supercross Lites License is an endorsement to the basic Motocross License that only qualified riders may apply for and receive. Riders may only apply for one endorsement.
AMA Pro Racing Motocross License applicants must meet one or more of the following requirements:
• Previously held an AMA Pro Racing Motocross, Supercross or Supercross Lites License.
• Earned 100 points in the AMA National Arenacross Series in 2006 or 2007.
• Won three AMA National Arenacross main events in the Arenacross class in 2006 or 2007.
• Finished in the Top five overall in the AMA National Arenacross Series in the Arenacross class in 2006 or 2007
• Finished in the Top five at Loretta Lynn’s National Final in 2006 in the 125A, 250A, 125 Pro Sport or 250 Pro Sport Classes.
• Earned 100 points at The Spring East/West Pro Qualifier Series or the Pro AM Motocross Championship Series. The points must be earned in one series. The East/West Qualifier Series is considered one series.
• Riders that do not meet the above criteria would need written recommendation from AMA Sports’ Ryan Holliday.
We heard a rumor a while back that Christian Craig is planning to bypass the A class altogether and jump right into the AMA Nationals at the conclusion of this amateur season. The best part of the rumor is that when he does it, it will be out of the Yamaha of Troy rig. I tracked down Mike Craig, Christian’s dad, at the Oak Hill GNC to see if it was true or not. Mike confirmed the rumor to be true! Christian, who is racing the B class this year, could very well start his Pro career, with the support of YOT, as early as the Millville National. Why make the move so early? Mike feels that Christian will learn more in the Pro ranks than he would by spending another season on the amateur tour. Will this be a case of “too much, too soon?” It worked out pretty well for Ryan Dungey, when he moved directly from the B class to the AMA Nationals. So it could very well work out for Christian too. Only time will tell.[/quote:6skgte87]
I'm not sure if you are familiar with California mx, but there ins't an AMA presence here, CMC, CRC, GFI type clubs. We run Beginner, Junior or Novice, Intermedite and Pro, so when you leave the Intermediate class you go Pro, the only guys who ride the "A class" in California are riders who mostly have rides with factories and can't race the Nationals yet or lose their ride so they do all the Amateur Nationals. I get riders all the time sending me their Pro License paperwork to sign them off to race SX or MX. So for Christian to go from Intermediate to pro is not far feched in anyway, that's how we do it here.
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Don't they have a new system in place that you have to earn some pro-am points first before you can get a pro license?[/quote:6skgte87]
Maybe they do but it couldn't be enforced in California if you only have a few AMA races here. I was thinking more on the line that they have to race Arenacross to earn points to turn Pro ? But the riders I have signed off to turn Pro have not had to race amateur nationals, they race my races or toher clubs here and list all your results and I sign off on them. But now I hear the Arenacross series is not doing well and in trouble, possibly going away, so then what ?? And I also read a rule on here I think ?? that you can pledge at a SX during Practice to race Pro, did I get that right ??
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I remembere the days when Christian was a little crazy kid about 3 feet tall jumping off of the roof onto a trampoline.
My how they grow up. This is the second kid I knew as a little guy who grew up to be a factory rider, I feel old.
Did you really ask that question ? AX is in a world of hurt, with spectator turnout etc, so if that goes away then they will go back to the original way to get your pro license, ax hasn't been the only way true ?
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Pit Row
You might want to check your sources, it appears he raced at LW and won the b stock class,here are his results.
Racer Profile
CHRISTIAN CRAIG
YOUNGSVILLE, LA
Racer Profile
Individual Events
Event Finish Summary
2008 AMA Parts Unlimited Spring Classic - 3/11/2008 - Lake Whitney MX ~ Whitney, TX
Class Number Brand Moto 1 Moto 2 Class Finish
MX Lites B Mod #44 YAM 1st 5th 5th
MX Lites B Stock #44 YAM 1st 1st 1st
School Boy 14-16 (B/C) #44 YAM 3rd 10th 10th
My phone call beat this story by a few weeks, huh Dave?
hence the term..."Grease my palm!"?
How ironic is this? The very same guy who didn't want to bump these same kids, from B class to A class, (because, they weren't ready) now will endorse them straight into the Pro ranks!
But do you know how many riders are paying for their rides now?
Some that you think "earned" a ride on Team X earned it by opening a checkbook
Happens more often than you'd think
Of course if the parents are behind on housepayments due to 7th toterhome mortage then Ryan Holiday can overwrite that.
innovativeMX and YOT are working on a partnership deal to connect us to them for our amateur presence. Our main goal is to secure kids up to ride for us and transition them right into the YOT rig.
With all that being said; the deal is not done and it's just "talking" as of now, but I will keep you posted as our talks progress. We will still be innovativeMX and they will be YOT. We will work to share our resources and try and groom the kids in a professional atmosphere so they can make a smooth transition into their pro careers.
If Ryan Holdiday talks shop with guys who use the word "str8", he should be out of a job..........
If Ryan Holdiday talks shop with guys who use the word "str8", he should be out of a job..........[/quote:2wa6uc94]
You deserved that, Paul
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