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reason #1) if someone is paying you enough to race outdoors....GO do it!
How about what Tom Brady makes?
Alex Rodriguez, do you bitch and moan about what he makes?
Pro level riders have their own lives. Some of you need to get your own.
Kobe will never be worthy of holding MJ's jockstrap. His main fan base is in SoCal, and he's hated/not liked most everywhere else.
Jordan has Class and way into his retirement years still does. Michael never had the hated fan base that Kobe has even to opponents fans.
Every time I saw him (in the Finals too, when they beat my Suns) I knew it was something special that I would remember for life. It was like seeing Babe Ruth in the World Series. Guys like that don't come around very often.
I don't feel the same way watching Kobe.
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Do you have any idea how many years, and how many races these pro level riders put in to reach this level?
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All SX only = no more outdoor motocross.
Surely, you can see the problem there?
And, I have a life, thanks. Maybe you could quit talking down to everybody from your high horse, that would cool.
I really enjoy the Outdoors more, always will.
What it amounts to is that it's not about me, or you for that matter. It's about those who are fortunate enough to have the ability to participate at this level, and those who can make money off of those that are more talented than you and I.
From your comment, you are the one that is lacking in respect. You don't seem to understand what these kids have already invested a lot of time, blood, sweat and tears to get to this level.
Pit Row
And if anyone actually hates a Dirt Bike racer for choosing what they feel is right for their life and career, then they have some issues that they should be on a self help forum instead of this one. IMO
On a side note, in the August 2010 issue of Transworld MX they interviewed 48 Pro riders and 84% said they would rather win a SX race than a MX race.
I do think MX Sports is getting the Outdoors to the level that all riders will want to be there, and make more money by racing both series in the near future.
With all due respect, years put in by a weekend enthusiast doesn't compare.
Why doesn't San Manuel get grief as an Indian tribe for blowing off the 'natural terrain' and origins of our sport, and supporting SX only deals. Indians ignoring the 'natural' aspect of our sport on unincorporated land, has always perplexed me.... is the mighty dollar that powerful? Tepees = motocross, casinos = supercross?
The evolution of SX only deals of our best racers, will most likely result in the European domination of the MXdN within the next few years. Motocross is still their primary discipline while our racers are working towards SX being their primary discipline. Remember this post in 2015, so I can say I called the inevitable Euro/World GP domination of motocross. Thank God, for the World GP motocross racers ~S~
It'll be the 70's all over again
And, why doesn't ANYONE know what Stroupe is doing next year? Every Stroupe post provides zero information.
I understand where you're coming from and why, I have been paying attention. I'm just growing so very tired of hearing the "invested so much time to get to this level" argument". With all due respect, TOUGH SHIT! Life is hard, and so is rising to the top of any sport, job, career, etc.
SX only = top pros not racing outdoors.... that is not going to last very long. imo.
This horse is dead, I'm going to sleep, gotta another day of work, maybe a workout after, and all for much less than I'm worth. Sign of the times, I guess.
I don't have much sympathy for guys that get paid to ride and train, sorry. And being a big moto fan, I want to see the "heros" race both series... heck, even outdoors only would be better for me, "the fan".
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I'm against the SX only stuff but I totally understand and respect the decisions some of these young Men make,
this so called "Core" is ridiculous in the fact that people expect these young Men to risk their life for basically nothing but our entertainment.
You never cease to amaze me, man. I agree completely about having some type of base salary, also about being a fan of the nationals, and everything else here for that matter.
I know much of your stuff is fishing, but why the change over?
Sarcasm, maybe?
SX is the appetizer to the MX entree.
SX is jump, jump, jump, turn 180 then jump, jump jump, turn 180, whoop, whoop, whoop turn 90, repeat! MX is whoooa shiiiitttt!\.
SX is "can't they make anything but cookie cutter tracks"?, SX is "can they make longer lap times"? MX is Reeeeeeedddd Buuuuuudddd!, Gravity Cavity, Screw U!
SX is 20 laps, in less than 20 minutes.... MX is 30 minutes plus 2..........twice!
SX is uhhh, rythym? MX is outright speed.
SX is like going to a movie. MX is like going camping.
SX is fluorescent. MX is sunshine.
No hate here!
Only a traitor would turn their back on something like that...
Analogy..... Kobe Bryant no longer feels the need to play defense on the court., just offense. Would that be ok with Laker fan?
Stroupe update?
Unfortunely we got what we hoped for. Mainstream meant the non-hardcore fans began to outnumber us and they prefer the flash and circus of SX so thats where the bucks went. And the riders started getting paid better and the decisions they make became more financial in nature.
Hence SX only contracts.
Be careful what you hope for.
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