Bench Racing | Charlotte SMX Timed Qualifying

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alphado wrote:

These rounds should be at night. I gave up a day of riding to watch live.

Boo-hoo 

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As many OJ’s and under jumping there has been makes me wonder if they didn’t build to the normal sized spec. Can’t remember last time I’ve...

As many OJ’s and under jumping there has been makes me wonder if they didn’t build to the normal sized spec. Can’t remember last time I’ve seen so many guys clipping and OJing. This is worse than A1.

That’s why think this track is great. Everyone complains about “cookie cutter” SX tracks with the same obstacles every week, so I’m not going to complain when they actually build things differently.  As long as the track is safe, I love watching it actually challenge these guys. Also, when you eliminate separation obstacles like the whoops entirely, there needs to be something to differentiate these guys. 

I think the dirt being so soft is what causing most of the mistakes, not necessarily that the jumps are different. Hopefully it dries up a bit before the motos. I think it’s suppose to be pretty warm there today. 

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I’m on the fence with this track.  Normally I like very technical and challenging tracks that really show the ability of the top riders.  But I don’t think we need any more separation as the top 5 or so are already way faster than the field.

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Sweet I can wrench on my new bike, watch SMX and drink sodie pops all day. 

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AC and JB are looking like Crockett and Tubbs in the booth.

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Dudney is super impressive. Smooth, greasing everything.

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Glad they kept the bikes on the screen instead of completely cutting it away to interview the guest. Also cool of them to promote another SX event that isn’t their own!

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Sup boys, been a minute since I was back here.

Looks like that rhythm section is collecting victims left an right.  These track layouts are cool but damn that must be a real bitch as a rider to adapt. 

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ProKawi24 wrote:
Sup boys, been a minute since I was back here.Looks like that rhythm section is collecting victims left an right.  These track layouts are cool but...

Sup boys, been a minute since I was back here.

Looks like that rhythm section is collecting victims left an right.  These track layouts are cool but damn that must be a real bitch as a rider to adapt. 

How's tricks Pro?

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Hcallz5 wrote:

Sweet I can wrench on my new bike, watch SMX and drink sodie pops all day. 

Maybe throw back a few daddy cokes

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I like the track . It's supposed to be a hybrid and I think they did a good job with it .

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Guillod is doing really well! Impressed.

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Damn, JuJu has been down a lot recently. Gotta wonder whether him 'passing concussion protocol' actually meant he was really ready to ride a track like...

Damn, JuJu has been down a lot recently. Gotta wonder whether him 'passing concussion protocol' actually meant he was really ready to ride a track like this for 20 mins at a time at a high level. Hope he takes some time out to rest and recover 

Track looks dangerous, high speed supercross with soft clay. Predictable outcome was predictable.  

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Yeah get these wildcard races going!!

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ProKawi24 wrote:
Sup boys, been a minute since I was back here.Looks like that rhythm section is collecting victims left an right.  These track layouts are cool but...

Sup boys, been a minute since I was back here.

Looks like that rhythm section is collecting victims left an right.  These track layouts are cool but damn that must be a real bitch as a rider to adapt. 

plowboy wrote:

How's tricks Pro?

Tricks?

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Looks like Turner had a problem in the last section? Bennick got him for 4th at the end. Of course we missed it on TV.

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Juju out 

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9/6/2025 9:53am Edited Date/Time 9/6/2025 9:53am

Awesome if Ty is best PC rider in the final 😄

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I can barely hear the bikes? This is what E bike racing would be like😂worked out perfect… finally raining here in the northeast, just finished greasing up my linkage & swingarm….FC refreshed suspension is on its way back home…. Superduperdeathmotocross live on TV….JT should probably not stand next to AC🤔

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Track doesn't look very racey 

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Chiz with the most casual looking takeout I've ever seen

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