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With Deegan out of 250 mx next year- Vialle would have to be the fav to win outdoor title. 450sx and 250mx..do folks do that?
He won 2 250sx titles. He has to move to 450s
So, losing Tom V. and nobody coming over? That’s not great news.
Are the Honda rumours for a MX2 ride or MXGP?
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Can still ride 250 outdoors, but has to ride 450 SX.
Re-read Brad's comment.
MXGP... unless they reinstitute the Herlings Rule for MX2.
I dont care who you are, rookie 450 sx and mx season with tomac and plessinger as team mates must be pretty intimidating
Surly he’s making more money the US between all his contracts and bonuses. Is this move based on KTM not having the funds, him not wanting to do 450 SX or HRC giving him a very strong contract for a presumably number 2 rider? Or will be the number 1 guy?
Definitely makes sense to cash out with that opportunity.
Scoops Lew: Could Herlings come to America to fill that 3rd 450 spot for MX and SMX playoffs?
I think the only reason they were going to have a 3-man 450 roster is because Vialle was going to be forced up. If he goes back to the GP’s, I don’t see KTM running three 450 guys next year, especially with Eli on the team.
LeBig just posted on Vitals Insta page that it’s not happening for what that’s worth.
"A man's got to know his limitations." Clint Eastwood. If this take is accurate, that makes him 'smarter than your average bear.'
Stephan from LeBigUSA is very close to the Vialle family, I think he would know and wouldn’t post this comment if it was really happening.
Also they announced he had a contract (didn’t say if he signed already tho) with KTM and that Tom was excited to ride 450 SX and was gonna move up wether he won a second sx title or not.
wins MX2 title. Goes to America, MXON winner, wins 2x 250sx titles. Becomes the last guy to beat Deegan for a title. packs it up and heads back home.
that's wild and i would not have believed you if you told me this would be the outcome back in 2022
Just weird, at some point it appears, some riders race against the best to be the best.
Webb in SX, Jett obviously, Eli and even Hunter are competing, as is Aaron, Kenny a few years ago etc...and other riders not so much.
I get a rider has to make decisions for his best interest. But from a competitive perspective it certainly looks like he is ducking any competition. In the US he would be lucky to be 10th....in 450s.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=msPUwkOrg0g
If he's ducking competition why did he not just sandbag the 250 SX title, stay in 250s and be a title favorite in 2026 (provided Deegan moves up)?
Also RJ sits 6th in points. Tom has beat him in points every single time they raced each other, starting his rookie season.
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I surely didn't read that all the way through haha. Thanks for the clarification
Tom has to race 450 SX…are you saying he does that and then races 250 outdoors?
Not too optimistic about racing 450’s over here ?
If LeBig says its not happening then it's not happening....
Couple years on 450mxgp, get strong, make great money etc. Come back to USA for 450SMX and make more money in 3 years.
Seems a smart lucrative 5 year plan.
Ktm hurting for money that bad in 26 ? AP, Tomac and JuJu ?? Husky or Gas Gas Mookie, RJ and Ryder D ?
Yeah because he won the title again this year. If he moves to Europe because he doesn't want to ride 450 in the US why did he not lose the SX title on purpose so he can stay in 250s?
It's unfortunate that Deegan got in his head and derailed a world champs' US sojourn after only a few seasons.
That would put him at a disadvantage for either of the SMX titles, if those are important for the teams yet.
It could be something as simple as the KTM contract only being for next year but Honda might be offering 2-3 seasons for him to sign.
If it happens, any chance of KTM keeping Sexton on by matching any Right of First Refusal?
Sexton, Tomac, and Plessinger would make for an interesting team…..!
You do know that those SX Titles…even in the 250s…come with a really nice check attached, right? 🤣
Huh, strange because I specifically remember him beating Deegan in the only SX championship they've raced against each other
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