Pourcel tells all

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9/12/2010 4:07am
Its a testament to Pourcel he remained calm and didn't bring out the bird again! Can you imagine how isolated he must of felt? Sat there with a dislocated arm in pain, just lost the championship and is surrounded by a bunch of jeering rednecks in a foreign country. This has got to make him really hungry for redemption in the 450s.
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9/12/2010 6:50am
That sucks. I've had bad shoulders since I was a teen. Had a friend reset my right one once. He did a great job. Put one foot under my arm pit, grabbed my hand with both his hands and leaned back with a gentle, steady pull. Reseting it didn't hurt at all. It was such a relief when it went back in. Had to have surgery in the long run to get it fixed.

Hope CP gets this taken care of and is 100% in January.
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9/12/2010 7:34am
burnside wrote:
Its a testament to Pourcel he remained calm and didn't bring out the bird again! Can you imagine how isolated he must of felt? Sat there...
Its a testament to Pourcel he remained calm and didn't bring out the bird again! Can you imagine how isolated he must of felt? Sat there with a dislocated arm in pain, just lost the championship and is surrounded by a bunch of jeering rednecks in a foreign country. This has got to make him really hungry for redemption in the 450s.
Yeah, good description.

It sounds like Christophe has experienced worse in his life but I bet this ranks up there with being one of the worst moments .
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[img]http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f5/blbowen/IMG_64892.jpg[/img] [img]http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f5/blbowen/IMG_64832.jpg[/img] Niice. Ex gym rat physique, beer-burger gut, full sleeve tattoo on left arm, shirtless, 27 inches of underwear hanging out of his shorts, and...




Niice. Ex gym rat physique, beer-burger gut, full sleeve tattoo on left arm, shirtless, 27 inches of underwear hanging out of his shorts, and greased back hair.

Who is he?
Is he a track worker, industry job?
Why is he riding Pourcel's bike?

Cool that he helped Chrstophe.
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9/12/2010 8:06am
"Christophe Pourcell showed up to Pala slightly under-prepared for the championship battle that lie ahead..."

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9/12/2010 8:08am
Oh damn!
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9/12/2010 9:35am
"Christophe Poucel loses championship after brazen, shirtless beer swilling thief steals his motorcycle."

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9/12/2010 9:55am
burnside wrote:
Its a testament to Pourcel he remained calm and didn't bring out the bird again! Can you imagine how isolated he must of felt? Sat there...
Its a testament to Pourcel he remained calm and didn't bring out the bird again! Can you imagine how isolated he must of felt? Sat there with a dislocated arm in pain, just lost the championship and is surrounded by a bunch of jeering rednecks in a foreign country. This has got to make him really hungry for redemption in the 450s.
It's sad, but those drunken rednecks are a large majority when it comes to "filling the stands". Simply put, they are the friends of friends of a C-rider, or possibly some punk kids who saw a metal mulisha ad somewhere and decided they liked dirtbikes. Clearly, they don't think the same way we do, and their position as a motocross fan is either infantile or short-lived.

I feel bad for Pourcel. The guy is a great rider and has overcome a lot of negativity in the last year, and earned a lot of new fans as well (myself included). Both Trey and Christophe were worthy of the c-chip, and (aside from the dislocated shoulder) I thank them for an exciting and memorable moment in motocross that I will surely not soon forget. Congratulations Trey and Get Well Soon Christophe, I'm sure we'll see even greater things from the both of you in the near future.
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9/12/2010 10:32am
I agree it's cool that the guy helped Pourcel out... but it goes to show that if there is one thing that this sport lacks it's professionalism when running an event, especially when it comes to track workers and safety. Name another sport where a 300lb shirtless guy would be able to jump on a piece of equipment like that and move it... let alone take a ride down the hill!!!

I saw some of it at Steel City from a couple of flaggers. They no more knew what they were doing out there than someone grabbed off of the street (which they probably were). Appeared as though these guys were more concerned with getting closer to the action than rider safety.

I'd give anything to ride a PC bike for 5 minutes... and now I see that dream could one day become a reality... without any skills at all! hahaha.

Just my $.02



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jwhitemx15 wrote:
I agree it's cool that the guy helped Pourcel out... but it goes to show that if there is one thing that this sport lacks it's...
I agree it's cool that the guy helped Pourcel out... but it goes to show that if there is one thing that this sport lacks it's professionalism when running an event, especially when it comes to track workers and safety. Name another sport where a 300lb shirtless guy would be able to jump on a piece of equipment like that and move it... let alone take a ride down the hill!!!

I saw some of it at Steel City from a couple of flaggers. They no more knew what they were doing out there than someone grabbed off of the street (which they probably were). Appeared as though these guys were more concerned with getting closer to the action than rider safety.

I'd give anything to ride a PC bike for 5 minutes... and now I see that dream could one day become a reality... without any skills at all! hahaha.

Just my $.02



LMAO!

Funny, but true. It makes us look pretty bush league.

Still, this photo with the shirtless guy with the burger - brew gut, riding Christophe's bike cracks me up.


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9/12/2010 3:06pm
FGR01 wrote:
"Christophe Pourcell showed up to Pala slightly under-prepared for the championship battle that lie ahead..." [img]http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f5/blbowen/IMG_64892.jpg[/img]
"Christophe Pourcell showed up to Pala slightly under-prepared for the championship battle that lie ahead..."

Laughing Out Load at that one. "Caption" post of the year!!! Laughing

Still unbelievable. I too was thinking as I watched online... "What happened to his bike???" I never saw the guy actually take it.

Beer Guy: "You done with this?"

Pourcel: "Ya, I think so"

Beer Guy: "Sweet... my turn!!!"

Just as a note... I hate that Pourcel lost the Championship the way he did. I was hoping to see them battle it out until the end. He handled the situation like a Champion... and I loved the Racer X article about Christophe going over to Trey's rig after the race.

Both racers are class acts and should have a great 450 rivalry for years to come! Can't wait until Jan.!!!
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9/12/2010 3:24pm Edited Date/Time 9/12/2010 3:33pm
Notice he uses 2 finger on the clutch and 1 finger on the brake, this guy know his moto!

And that he can come out and help a rider that is down I dont see as negative and unproffesional instead thats what so good with this sport. The fans and riders are closer compared to other sports!
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9/13/2010 1:17am
Cant believe this guy is being villified for helping a fallen rider out and also making it safer for his competitors still racing.
In England the marshalls would have placed the bike in front of injured rider to protect him from oncoming traffic.
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9/13/2010 2:09am
Man what a shitty way to end the day. I felteven worse for the kid when I saw that he ended up 3rd in the season. hopefully it wasnt as bad as it looks...
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9/13/2010 3:12am
robkinuk wrote:
Cant believe this guy is being villified for helping a fallen rider out and also making it safer for his competitors still racing. In England the...
Cant believe this guy is being villified for helping a fallen rider out and also making it safer for his competitors still racing.
In England the marshalls would have placed the bike in front of injured rider to protect him from oncoming traffic.
Their just jealous that they didn't get to twist the throttle on CP's PC rocket ship.

I think it is pretty cool that the guy helped with the bike and got to twist the throttle.
Definitely a neat little story.
Someone needs to find out who he is and do a little interview with him.
Dude is ok my book!
9/13/2010 4:55am
That dude is Pourcel's body guard and was hoping to get away with his last PC 250f bike...
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9/13/2010 5:37am
GPR721 wrote:
Missed the crashed, but got the aftermath. Kind of sad that he was still on the ground and half the crowd was cheering. [IMG]http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f5/blbowen/IMG_64762.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f5/blbowen/IMG_64832.jpg[/IMG]
Missed the crashed, but got the aftermath. Kind of sad that he was still on the ground and half the crowd was cheering.


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Kinda sad? It's pathetic! I've never heard US riders getting booed in Europe. Someone said he was getting booed when the docs where putting his shoulder...
Kinda sad? It's pathetic! I've never heard US riders getting booed in Europe.
Someone said he was getting booed when the docs where putting his shoulder back in. What kind of people are we?
It's unbelievable how some people are,all I can assume is they must have been drunken rednecks or something
I'm actually quite sad for CP,he's had a lot to overcome and to end up 3rd in the points with a nasty injury and maybe out of the MXoN must be hard to take,he's gained a huge amount of respect and his style is amazing to watch,pure brilliance,good luck next year CP and well done to Trey Canard
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9/13/2010 6:06am
robkinuk wrote:
Cant believe this guy is being villified for helping a fallen rider out and also making it safer for his competitors still racing. In England the...
Cant believe this guy is being villified for helping a fallen rider out and also making it safer for his competitors still racing.
In England the marshalls would have placed the bike in front of injured rider to protect him from oncoming traffic.
FastEddy wrote:
Their just jealous that they didn't get to twist the throttle on CP's PC rocket ship. I think it is pretty cool that the guy helped...
Their just jealous that they didn't get to twist the throttle on CP's PC rocket ship.

I think it is pretty cool that the guy helped with the bike and got to twist the throttle.
Definitely a neat little story.
Someone needs to find out who he is and do a little interview with him.
Dude is ok my book!
About doing an interview, someone should get him on Pulpmx tonight....lol....but doubt he reads these boards or anyone knows how to get hold of him
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9/13/2010 6:58am
burnside wrote:
Its a testament to Pourcel he remained calm and didn't bring out the bird again! Can you imagine how isolated he must of felt? Sat there...
Its a testament to Pourcel he remained calm and didn't bring out the bird again! Can you imagine how isolated he must of felt? Sat there with a dislocated arm in pain, just lost the championship and is surrounded by a bunch of jeering rednecks in a foreign country. This has got to make him really hungry for redemption in the 450s.
* wrote:
Yeah, good description. It sounds like Christophe has experienced worse in his life but I bet this ranks up there with being one of the worst...
Yeah, good description.

It sounds like Christophe has experienced worse in his life but I bet this ranks up there with being one of the worst moments .
2 that. Poor guy going from the potential to be the King of the world to this. I think I would have cried, give the finger. Damn, I really dislike these people giving him a hard time. They are 100 % garbage.
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9/13/2010 7:07am
burnside wrote:
Its a testament to Pourcel he remained calm and didn't bring out the bird again! Can you imagine how isolated he must of felt? Sat there...
Its a testament to Pourcel he remained calm and didn't bring out the bird again! Can you imagine how isolated he must of felt? Sat there with a dislocated arm in pain, just lost the championship and is surrounded by a bunch of jeering rednecks in a foreign country. This has got to make him really hungry for redemption in the 450s.
* wrote:
Yeah, good description. It sounds like Christophe has experienced worse in his life but I bet this ranks up there with being one of the worst...
Yeah, good description.

It sounds like Christophe has experienced worse in his life but I bet this ranks up there with being one of the worst moments .
DrSweden wrote:
2 that. Poor guy going from the potential to be the King of the world to this. I think I would have cried, give the finger...
2 that. Poor guy going from the potential to be the King of the world to this. I think I would have cried, give the finger. Damn, I really dislike these people giving him a hard time. They are 100 % garbage.
i agree sweden, btw hows the KXF tratin ya? I went riding yesterday for the first time in nearly 3 months, i have the 2010, similar to your 09, and i have to say i love the bike, its so much fun, easy to ride, all i have done to it so far is FMF 4.1 with megabomb and i am just going to leave it alone....yesterday was amazing on the bike, just had to tell someone, sorry for bein off topic, lol
9/13/2010 7:26am Edited Date/Time 9/13/2010 7:26am
robkinuk wrote:
Cant believe this guy is being villified for helping a fallen rider out and also making it safer for his competitors still racing. In England the...
Cant believe this guy is being villified for helping a fallen rider out and also making it safer for his competitors still racing.
In England the marshalls would have placed the bike in front of injured rider to protect him from oncoming traffic.
No one's vilifying anyone, we're just having a laugh. Of course the guy did the right thing.
9/13/2010 7:27am
burnside wrote:
Its a testament to Pourcel he remained calm and didn't bring out the bird again! Can you imagine how isolated he must of felt? Sat there...
Its a testament to Pourcel he remained calm and didn't bring out the bird again! Can you imagine how isolated he must of felt? Sat there with a dislocated arm in pain, just lost the championship and is surrounded by a bunch of jeering rednecks in a foreign country. This has got to make him really hungry for redemption in the 450s.
* wrote:
Yeah, good description. It sounds like Christophe has experienced worse in his life but I bet this ranks up there with being one of the worst...
Yeah, good description.

It sounds like Christophe has experienced worse in his life but I bet this ranks up there with being one of the worst moments .
DrSweden wrote:
2 that. Poor guy going from the potential to be the King of the world to this. I think I would have cried, give the finger...
2 that. Poor guy going from the potential to be the King of the world to this. I think I would have cried, give the finger. Damn, I really dislike these people giving him a hard time. They are 100 % garbage.
Everyone will see something from their point of view even if some cheered that he got up, not that he was down kind of thing. I can't take it out of my mind there had to be several people yelling, laughing and cheering Fred Flintstone on as he rode the bike down the hill.
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9/13/2010 7:27am
"...I love to be on the team. If I can stay for next year it would be great..."
Christophe on a PC 450 in '11?
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9/13/2010 10:55am
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i agree sweden, btw hows the KXF tratin ya? I went riding yesterday for the first time in nearly 3 months, i have the 2010, similar...
i agree sweden, btw hows the KXF tratin ya? I went riding yesterday for the first time in nearly 3 months, i have the 2010, similar to your 09, and i have to say i love the bike, its so much fun, easy to ride, all i have done to it so far is FMF 4.1 with megabomb and i am just going to leave it alone....yesterday was amazing on the bike, just had to tell someone, sorry for bein off topic, lol
Off topic? This BS is the only thing that make sense. I love my bike despite she's leaking oil (bad o-ring), and the forks are harsh (my fault probably). But the engine is perfect, a bit loud. I thinking of buying a PC 94 db...

I'm glad you had a great ride, where you hurt? 3 months? Smart move to leave the bike alone. It only cost money and what's the point (graphics is cool though). That feeling after a good ride is the best there is. I also had a good ride yesterday. I have increased my speed lately which is pretty cool since I'm almost 40! But of course going faster has it's consequences. So yesterday I sprain my ankle, and today I limp and grin as a consequence!

When my bike is toasted I will probably buy a leftover 10 or 11. Nice bikes!
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9/13/2010 11:04am
I pushed Eddie Lawson's factory Kawasaki superbike into the back of his mechanics truck when he ran out of gas during the Daytona 100 back in '82. That's my feather in my cap.
9/13/2010 11:45am
Just proves the theory that anyone can ride a four stroke


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9/13/2010 11:50am
GPR721 wrote:
He actually made it down to the bottom of the hill and ended up with CP's jersey I guess for helping him out. [IMG]http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f5/blbowen/IMG_64892.jpg[/IMG]
He actually made it down to the bottom of the hill and ended up with CP's jersey I guess for helping him out.

I really am sorry for Pourcel but this photo is just BEGGING for a caption! lol
OK, I will get 4th then.
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9/13/2010 11:55am
Check my style, gonna pull a few Monster Girls. Then I woke up.
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9/13/2010 12:01pm
heavy dude was probably just a fan that hopped the fence to help get shit out of the way. it looked like the track workers basically left all responsibility to christophe to get shit out of there.

props to Trip for helping get the bike off the hill.

i'm jealous as hell that he got to cruise on that sucker
9/13/2010 12:12pm
[b]Just proves the theory that anyone can ride a four stroke[/b] [img]http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f5/blbowen/IMG_64892.jpg[/img]
Just proves the theory that anyone can ride a four stroke


LOL so true.....Evil

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