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Last year was his 2nd year here. His first year in the nationals he won 1 moto at southwick and went 1-3 for the overall.
Walker is a great all rounded rider. I enjoy his content. He hauls on that track.
Right. Somehow missed "first year here" in your comment 😏
Was Tom’s factory KTM that much more better in Europe compared to his US spec bike? I think that probably has played a part in why he hasn’t won that much outdoors in the US.
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100%. Hymas might be our only shot at keeping this summer not a total bore from Deegan domination. Unless Davies is some kind of revelation. I don't see it first year though
Always good to have another talented rider racing here.
No, he rode his US bike at the MXON Ernee for example where he smoked everyone and looked just like back in MX2.
I just think it's a combination of shifting his focus more towards SX, while also still not being super comfortable with the new schedule maybe. There is a big difference between having the whole winter/off season to ride motocross or only having 2-3 weeks. Obviously it's the same for everyone in the US, so that's not an excuse, but maybe he does have a bigger problem acclimating somehow.
Also he wasn't really slow last year.. Just whenever he was leading he was somehow crashing and throwing it away, still ended up 2nd overall. Did everyone expect more out of him in MX? Yea sure, but it's not like his season was a complete failure.
Was in the second tier fast group behind dewolf,coenon and langerfeld. Could do really good here in.
It usually takes time for riders coming over to the US to adjust to the nationals because they don't get a lot of time to learn the tracks, that aside however I think this series suits Haarup well.
Haarup usually has the speed of the top guys in the GPs, but not the start, which is more of a problem in the GPs than the AMA nationals because the tracks in the GPs are usually one lined and hard to pass on compared to the AMA series
Haarup with his first win in the US!
He raced Shoals MX over the weekend, too. Funny the difference in Euro riders, who always seem to be looking to get real gate drops in, versus American riders who just ride at training facilities
I saw some comments on Instagram of people being butt hurt he was racing these races
Why? A great opportunity for the local pro to find out where he stands against national level comp.
I had RJ show up at Indian Dunes in 1979 with his trick Cliff Lett built YZ125 and run against us in the 125 pro class... This was the year he shot on to the scene at the national level. I remember coming back in after the first moto and my dad was beside himself... Turns out I was the only 1 not lapped by RJ in the moto. I was 3/4 of a lap down though.... 🤣
I think it's awesome that he's running races to get used to the US race format and culture.
Butt hurt over what? He's a professional racing in the professional class.
Or is it somehow different because he's a professional on a team and earns a living racing a dirt bike?
Line up, get the holeshot, and try and stick with him for as long as you can once he blows by you.
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That's really cool you got to race RJ at a local race at the age he was. Great memory I'm sure.
I see his city of residence on the entry form is a tiny town in Georgia. Guessing it is close to the Triumph test track, talk about culture shock, lol
Right. He raced the pro class. I guarantee the fans at the race didn't care, either. They were stoked to see a high level pro throw down. Doug Henry showed up at a local NESC race with his factory Honda in '93 and we were losing our minds.
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Absolutely, we were both 16 as I recall…. That is one of my best memories for sure.
The parents should be pumped their kids are getting to race a high level pro at a local race. They were probably upset because it was a Loretta’s regional qualifier tho. Mike Alessi would always use the Glen Helen REM races to warm up and other pros as well like DeanO in his PC days. Rattray raced REM races too I believe.
Your brush with greatness is a millions times better then mine. 🙃
I stood next to Roger Decoster as he looked back at the tower at Washougal in 90' when "skin to win" happened, where they were auditioning for a trophee girl and a couple of chicks decided to start lifting their top.
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Mathys Boisrame (formal EMX250 champion and actually battling Francisco Garcia for the French title) announced he'll race Unadill and IronMan this year. Valentin Teillet (his manager) will make him race outdoor just like he did it with Tom Guyon last year.
Can't wait for the outdoors to start. Lots of interest for the euro fans.
Triumph needs to learn to Capitalize US!
Otherwise, good news for MX.
Per his Instagram, looks like he's doing more local pro races this weekend.
The locals are pissed because they thought he signed up with a fake name, one of those undercover pro guys doing goon riding for youtube likes.
What do you mean, capitalize US?
The IG post says Mikkel goes stateside! us
Should be Mikkel goes stateside! US
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