Townley back to Europe (MX1)

THE mx addict 10/18/2010 12:47pm
10/18/2010 12:47pm
Great news for the french MX fans, because Townley, Anstie and Searle will run the french elite national championship in 2011 !!!
adamdf
Profile picture for user adamdf
Posts
2132
Joined
4/1/2008
Location
St. Michael, BB
adamdf 10/18/2010 12:50pm
10/18/2010 12:50pm
Listening to one of Ben's interviews, it really was shocking, but a man can make his own choices and i respect his honesty...

He was pretty much saying "home is where the heart is" and that he is not interested in Supercross, sounds to me like he wants to inch closer and closer to home, he's got a new kid in his life etc, i don't blame him, he along with everyone else has to do what they feel is best for their family. He gives 100 percent when on the track and as a fan we can't ask for anything more....hope he does well in Europe....
Alex
Profile picture for user Alex
Posts
1650
Joined
7/3/2008
Location
GB
Alex 10/18/2010 1:02pm
10/18/2010 1:02pm Edited Date/Time 10/18/2010 1:02pm
Bens proven on the GP tracks so theres no question hes gonna be a threat and yet another one to keep AC on his toes. Come to think of it, I think theres more than 20 former GP winners in MX1 next year has that ever happened before? pretty neat
burnside
Profile picture for user burnside
Posts
4096
Joined
6/17/2009
Location
London, USA
burnside 10/18/2010 1:10pm
10/18/2010 1:10pm
adamdf wrote:
Listening to one of Ben's interviews, it really was shocking, but a man can make his own choices and i respect his honesty... He was pretty...
Listening to one of Ben's interviews, it really was shocking, but a man can make his own choices and i respect his honesty...

He was pretty much saying "home is where the heart is" and that he is not interested in Supercross, sounds to me like he wants to inch closer and closer to home, he's got a new kid in his life etc, i don't blame him, he along with everyone else has to do what they feel is best for their family. He gives 100 percent when on the track and as a fan we can't ask for anything more....hope he does well in Europe....
I always got the impression he'd rather be racing the nationals from his interviews.. thought doing the GPs were more of a last resort for him. I'd prefer to see him race the Nats!

The Shop

See All »
Wandell
Profile picture for user Wandell
Posts
7852
Joined
12/17/2008
Location
Cairo, GA, USA
Wandell 10/18/2010 1:15pm
10/18/2010 1:15pm
Well, I guess I now have a reason to follow the GP's. Good luck Ben!!








Adam43
Profile picture for user Adam43
Posts
3315
Joined
8/16/2006
Location
WF
Adam43 10/18/2010 2:07pm
10/18/2010 2:07pm
Quite a missed opportunity for some US factory teams... does anyone honestly believe that guys like Weimer, Metcalfe or Grant, as great as they are, would be a better investment than BT?
f4ctry
Profile picture for user f4ctry
Posts
144
Joined
8/18/2009
Location
AU
f4ctry 10/18/2010 2:13pm
10/18/2010 2:13pm
adamdf wrote:
Listening to one of Ben's interviews, it really was shocking, but a man can make his own choices and i respect his honesty... He was pretty...
Listening to one of Ben's interviews, it really was shocking, but a man can make his own choices and i respect his honesty...

He was pretty much saying "home is where the heart is" and that he is not interested in Supercross, sounds to me like he wants to inch closer and closer to home, he's got a new kid in his life etc, i don't blame him, he along with everyone else has to do what they feel is best for their family. He gives 100 percent when on the track and as a fan we can't ask for anything more....hope he does well in Europe....
You realise Europe is 12 hours further away from home (New Zealand) than the United States is?
Alex
Profile picture for user Alex
Posts
1650
Joined
7/3/2008
Location
GB
Alex 10/18/2010 2:14pm
10/18/2010 2:14pm
Think it shows the emphasis the factories put on SX.
f4ctry
Profile picture for user f4ctry
Posts
144
Joined
8/18/2009
Location
AU
f4ctry 10/18/2010 2:18pm
10/18/2010 2:18pm
Is CLS a monster backed team in Europe? BT is a red bull guy...Im probably reading to much into this haha
Alex
Profile picture for user Alex
Posts
1650
Joined
7/3/2008
Location
GB
Alex 10/18/2010 2:19pm
10/18/2010 2:19pm
you can bet that Monster covered this one
adamdf
Profile picture for user adamdf
Posts
2132
Joined
4/1/2008
Location
St. Michael, BB
adamdf 10/18/2010 2:19pm
10/18/2010 2:19pm
adamdf wrote:
Listening to one of Ben's interviews, it really was shocking, but a man can make his own choices and i respect his honesty... He was pretty...
Listening to one of Ben's interviews, it really was shocking, but a man can make his own choices and i respect his honesty...

He was pretty much saying "home is where the heart is" and that he is not interested in Supercross, sounds to me like he wants to inch closer and closer to home, he's got a new kid in his life etc, i don't blame him, he along with everyone else has to do what they feel is best for their family. He gives 100 percent when on the track and as a fan we can't ask for anything more....hope he does well in Europe....
f4ctry wrote:
You realise Europe is 12 hours further away from home (New Zealand) than the United States is?
yes, sorry to sound confusing....

I was just saying that he seems to be saying that he wants to spend more and more time at home. Not sure where Europe fits into that equation.....but from the sounds of the interview i heard, it just seems like he wants to go back home to New Zealand sooner than we think, or at least thats kind of what i thought he was saying
Grieby54
Profile picture for user Grieby54
Posts
2826
Joined
7/1/2008
Location
Castle Rock, CO, USA
Grieby54 10/18/2010 2:24pm
10/18/2010 2:24pm
Adam43 wrote:
Quite a missed opportunity for some US factory teams... does anyone honestly believe that guys like Weimer, Metcalfe or Grant, as great as they are, would...
Quite a missed opportunity for some US factory teams... does anyone honestly believe that guys like Weimer, Metcalfe or Grant, as great as they are, would be a better investment than BT?
Yes. Ben has won one regional championship over here if I'm not mistaken - and it's not like he was a rookie when he did that either. Since then he's either been injured or trying to re-injure himself.
SMITH201
Profile picture for user SMITH201
Posts
1994
Joined
1/9/2007
Location
Frederick, MD, USA
SMITH201 10/18/2010 2:26pm
10/18/2010 2:26pm
BT is a fast and talented rider, but he makes too many mistakes and throws races away a lot. He will steal some moto wins and a couple overalls from Cairoli, but Cairoli's consistantcy will score him the title again.
Alex
Profile picture for user Alex
Posts
1650
Joined
7/3/2008
Location
GB
Alex 10/18/2010 2:26pm
10/18/2010 2:26pm Edited Date/Time 10/18/2010 2:43pm
adamdf wrote:
Listening to one of Ben's interviews, it really was shocking, but a man can make his own choices and i respect his honesty... He was pretty...
Listening to one of Ben's interviews, it really was shocking, but a man can make his own choices and i respect his honesty...

He was pretty much saying "home is where the heart is" and that he is not interested in Supercross, sounds to me like he wants to inch closer and closer to home, he's got a new kid in his life etc, i don't blame him, he along with everyone else has to do what they feel is best for their family. He gives 100 percent when on the track and as a fan we can't ask for anything more....hope he does well in Europe....
f4ctry wrote:
You realise Europe is 12 hours further away from home (New Zealand) than the United States is?
adamdf wrote:
yes, sorry to sound confusing.... I was just saying that he seems to be saying that he wants to spend more and more time at home...
yes, sorry to sound confusing....

I was just saying that he seems to be saying that he wants to spend more and more time at home. Not sure where Europe fits into that equation.....but from the sounds of the interview i heard, it just seems like he wants to go back home to New Zealand sooner than we think, or at least thats kind of what i thought he was saying
He lives with Bilbo Baggins in the land of Hobbits, why wouldnt he wanna go back








Adam43
Profile picture for user Adam43
Posts
3315
Joined
8/16/2006
Location
WF
Adam43 10/18/2010 2:29pm
10/18/2010 2:29pm
Adam43 wrote:
Quite a missed opportunity for some US factory teams... does anyone honestly believe that guys like Weimer, Metcalfe or Grant, as great as they are, would...
Quite a missed opportunity for some US factory teams... does anyone honestly believe that guys like Weimer, Metcalfe or Grant, as great as they are, would be a better investment than BT?
Grieby54 wrote:
Yes. Ben has won one regional championship over here if I'm not mistaken - and it's not like he was a rookie when he did that...
Yes. Ben has won one regional championship over here if I'm not mistaken - and it's not like he was a rookie when he did that either. Since then he's either been injured or trying to re-injure himself.
He is a dirt magnet for sure, but his resume and and recent results are better than other guys landing factory rides.


mersagbadger 10/18/2010 2:35pm
10/18/2010 2:35pm Edited Date/Time 10/18/2010 6:08pm
mxrider225 wrote:
Probably because of the BT/Shory incident
Tongue
yea his excuse for it was lame " i would run my mother over to lead mxon"
f4ctry
Profile picture for user f4ctry
Posts
144
Joined
8/18/2009
Location
AU
f4ctry 10/18/2010 2:37pm
10/18/2010 2:37pm
mxrider225 wrote:
Probably because of the BT/Shory incident
Tongue
mersagbadger wrote:
yea his excuse for it was lame " i would run my mother over to lead mxon"
Course you would say that...your one of those irrational american types that live your life blissfully ignorant to the rest of the world
kiwifan
Profile picture for user kiwifan
Posts
9855
Joined
10/31/2009
Location
USA
kiwifan 10/18/2010 4:15pm
10/18/2010 4:15pm
You sure he is going to Kawasaki? I thought he had a huge Martin Honda offer not so long ago that he was seriously considering, and all his promotions here in NZ in SX have been on a Honda, given that he normally rides Kawasakis here then to see him still on a Honda makes me think that he wont be in CLS team (Kawasaki already have two very strong riders, mind you I guess that doesnt mean much).

Pit Row

See All »
kiwifan
Profile picture for user kiwifan
Posts
9855
Joined
10/31/2009
Location
USA
kiwifan 10/18/2010 4:51pm
10/18/2010 4:51pm
mxrider225 wrote:
Probably because of the BT/Shory incident
Tongue
mersagbadger wrote:
yea his excuse for it was lame " i would run my mother over to lead mxon"
f4ctry wrote:
Course you would say that...your one of those irrational american types that live your life blissfully ignorant to the rest of the world
x2
mersagbadger 10/18/2010 6:16pm
10/18/2010 6:16pm
mxrider225 wrote:
Probably because of the BT/Shory incident
Tongue
mersagbadger wrote:
yea his excuse for it was lame " i would run my mother over to lead mxon"
f4ctry wrote:
Course you would say that...your one of those irrational american types that live your life blissfully ignorant to the rest of the world
http://www.racerxonline.com/article/5-minutes-with-ben-townley-10-1-10…
sharkey
Profile picture for user sharkey
Posts
2446
Joined
7/28/2008
Location
Marysville, WA, USA
sharkey 10/18/2010 6:25pm
10/18/2010 6:25pm
bens running out of time, hes not getting any younger
Karma
Profile picture for user Karma
Posts
871
Joined
9/14/2009
Location
CA
Karma 10/18/2010 7:20pm
10/18/2010 7:20pm
Kind of ironic he's not into SX, his only title in the U.S. He was a much better 250 rider here, giving the fasted dude, Villo, a really good run for his money. Fast on a 450 when he was not on the ground, the number of times he crashed on the big bike was ridiculous.
motosb
Profile picture for user motosb
Posts
64
Joined
10/8/2009
Location
Englewood, CO, USA
Fantasy
91st
motosb 10/18/2010 7:42pm
10/18/2010 7:42pm
Adam43 wrote:
Quite a missed opportunity for some US factory teams... does anyone honestly believe that guys like Weimer, Metcalfe or Grant, as great as they are, would...
Quite a missed opportunity for some US factory teams... does anyone honestly believe that guys like Weimer, Metcalfe or Grant, as great as they are, would be a better investment than BT?
I believe all those guys are better investments thn BT101. They all have as much of a chance outdoors as BT101 and they have way more upside for the other half of the season in SX. He reminds me alot of Josh Grant, has the speed but not sure he can put it together for a full season. Either way thats a nice pull for the GP's.
prozach
Profile picture for user prozach
Posts
1346
Joined
7/1/2008
Location
Eureka, CA, USA
prozach 10/18/2010 10:09pm
10/18/2010 10:09pm
mccread wrote:
That is cool - I heard about that rumour yesterday... but wasnt sure whether to believe it. Strong team Mitch has in GPs next year... hopefully...
That is cool - I heard about that rumour yesterday... but wasnt sure whether to believe it.

Strong team Mitch has in GPs next year... hopefully Ben can stay healthy.. title contender for sure on speed and talent.
Maybe in Europe, but not in America. Guess that is why he is going back. Sucks for sure. He was fun to watch.
prozach
Profile picture for user prozach
Posts
1346
Joined
7/1/2008
Location
Eureka, CA, USA
prozach 10/18/2010 10:12pm
10/18/2010 10:12pm
Adam43 wrote:
Quite a missed opportunity for some US factory teams... does anyone honestly believe that guys like Weimer, Metcalfe or Grant, as great as they are, would...
Quite a missed opportunity for some US factory teams... does anyone honestly believe that guys like Weimer, Metcalfe or Grant, as great as they are, would be a better investment than BT?
A yeah! Didn't Metcalfe beat Townley most of the time this year outdoors? Grant is every bit as fast and races supercross. Weimer, who knows for sure.
aFACEdismembered 10/18/2010 10:59pm
10/18/2010 10:59pm Edited Date/Time 10/18/2010 11:03pm
f4ctry wrote:
Is CLS a monster backed team in Europe? BT is a red bull guy...Im probably reading to much into this haha
They are Monster Pro Circuit CLS Kawasaki. They run PC bikes, team CLS providing the team structure and Kawi backing them (even before PC came along). I don't doubt either Searle or Anstie end up over here on Mitch's team in a year or two.
Hanaa80
Profile picture for user Hanaa80
Posts
1561
Joined
5/10/2010
Location
N/A, FI
Hanaa80 10/18/2010 11:06pm
10/18/2010 11:06pm
Alex wrote:
you can bet that Monster covered this one
I agree. Since Monster is the new title sponsor of the series, they need someone to compete with AC and the RedBull KTM.
TripleDigit 10/19/2010 1:16am
10/19/2010 1:16am
SMITH201 wrote:
BT is a fast and talented rider, but he makes too many mistakes and throws races away a lot. He will steal some moto wins and...
BT is a fast and talented rider, but he makes too many mistakes and throws races away a lot. He will steal some moto wins and a couple overalls from Cairoli, but Cairoli's consistantcy will score him the title again.
I'd say that's right on the money,and Cairoli would relish any big challenge,he's probably looking forward to the day maybe Dungey comes alongGrinning
takitimu
Profile picture for user takitimu
Posts
171
Joined
8/28/2010
Location
Northland, NZ
takitimu 10/19/2010 1:41am
10/19/2010 1:41am
Good luck to bt, though in terms of consistency I think a healthy bt with a clean preseason training run will surprise the people who think he's inconsistent.

Post a reply to: Townley back to Europe (MX1)