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DonM
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Beeby wrote:
I’m just saying it how it is. I’d love the super duper cross to be the best but let’s be honest, it isn’t. I got piled...

I’m just saying it how it is. I’d love the super duper cross to be the best but let’s be honest, it isn’t. I got piled on for saying AMA motocross and supercross aren’t the pinnacle of the sport, but watching this SMX ‘World Championship’ proves the point. On the broadcast we’re told by Ricky it’s a ‘huge crowd,’ yet the stands look half empty. The racing isn’t exactly gripping either: two Aussies with only a few years of SX experience are on top, and a German who barely rides anymore comes off the couch and takes runner-up.

Add in last week’s track that was a joke, a 250 class that’s a snore fest with Deegan in a league of his own, and then compare it to world motocross where battles go down to the wire — it’s hard to call this the sport’s true pinnacle


 

Why do you even watch? 

So he can come in here and troll….

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cwel11
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9/13/2025 6:00pm

Loving the camera shot that looks like it hasn’t been cleaned since 1987

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9/13/2025 6:00pm
Beeby wrote:
Imagine calling me a hater while defending half-empty stadiums, a parade in the 250s, and a guy who barely rides anymore walking into 2nd place. If...

Imagine calling me a hater while defending half-empty stadiums, a parade in the 250s, and a guy who barely rides anymore walking into 2nd place. If that’s your idea of the sport’s ‘pinnacle,’ no wonder you’re triggered when someone points out the obvious. Keep the 🤦‍♂️ emojis — they fit


 

You seem to be everything you dislike 

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Beeby wrote:
I’m just saying it how it is. I’d love the super duper cross to be the best but let’s be honest, it isn’t. I got piled...

I’m just saying it how it is. I’d love the super duper cross to be the best but let’s be honest, it isn’t. I got piled on for saying AMA motocross and supercross aren’t the pinnacle of the sport, but watching this SMX ‘World Championship’ proves the point. On the broadcast we’re told by Ricky it’s a ‘huge crowd,’ yet the stands look half empty. The racing isn’t exactly gripping either: two Aussies with only a few years of SX experience are on top, and a German who barely rides anymore comes off the couch and takes runner-up.

Add in last week’s track that was a joke, a 250 class that’s a snore fest with Deegan in a league of his own, and then compare it to world motocross where battles go down to the wire — it’s hard to call this the sport’s true pinnacle


 

DonM wrote:
Your opinion is not how it is….its just your opinion…but yet you come on here and talk about how inferior everything is in the US….you’re nothing...

Your opinion is not how it is….its just your opinion…but yet you come on here and talk about how inferior everything is in the US….you’re nothing but another Euro troll that has a superiority complex…

Beeby wrote:

Yep. That would make a lot of sense if I wasn’t making good points OR if I wasn’t posting from my home in Chicago 

Such great points you are making, I especially like the one where you said Jett isnt one of the best riders in the world 🤣🤣🤣 

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9/13/2025 6:01pm

Cop that

9/13/2025 6:01pm

If Deegan did that to Kitchen this place would be calling Deegan every name in the book. 

Probably true, but the AMA also wouldn’t be reviewing it if roles were reversed.

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I’M HERE FOR IT IM HERE FOR IT IM HERE FOR IT

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davis224
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No Deegan fan here but that's a fucking shitty way to lose it.

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Beeby
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9/13/2025 6:02pm
Beeby wrote:
I’m just saying it how it is. I’d love the super duper cross to be the best but let’s be honest, it isn’t. I got piled...

I’m just saying it how it is. I’d love the super duper cross to be the best but let’s be honest, it isn’t. I got piled on for saying AMA motocross and supercross aren’t the pinnacle of the sport, but watching this SMX ‘World Championship’ proves the point. On the broadcast we’re told by Ricky it’s a ‘huge crowd,’ yet the stands look half empty. The racing isn’t exactly gripping either: two Aussies with only a few years of SX experience are on top, and a German who barely rides anymore comes off the couch and takes runner-up.

Add in last week’s track that was a joke, a 250 class that’s a snore fest with Deegan in a league of his own, and then compare it to world motocross where battles go down to the wire — it’s hard to call this the sport’s true pinnacle


 

Why do you even watch? 

Because everyone on the other thread swore this was the pinnacle of the sport. I tuned in expecting the best tracks, packed stadiums, and epic racing. Instead, we get half-empty stands while Ricky insists it’s a ‘huge crowd,’ and racing that’s anything but premier


 

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9/13/2025 6:02pm
cwel11 wrote:

Loving the camera shot that looks like it hasn’t been cleaned since 1987

Annoying the shit out of me. It’s like you have sunscreen on your glasses for like 3 seconds every lap. 

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9/13/2025 6:02pm Edited Date/Time 9/13/2025 6:04pm
DonM wrote:

So he can come in here and troll….

Has he been that bad? I seriously haven't noticed it. 

Edit: I noticed it tonight. I meant in general on here. 

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Front242
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9/13/2025 6:02pm Edited Date/Time 9/13/2025 6:05pm

wtf I'm listening right now....F1 race or SMX

AMA watching the incident right now 🤬

now they protect that danger boy.... are u kidding me

Kitch n lost his front wheel....race incident 

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Beeby
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9/13/2025 6:03pm
Beeby wrote:
I’m just saying it how it is. I’d love the super duper cross to be the best but let’s be honest, it isn’t. I got piled...

I’m just saying it how it is. I’d love the super duper cross to be the best but let’s be honest, it isn’t. I got piled on for saying AMA motocross and supercross aren’t the pinnacle of the sport, but watching this SMX ‘World Championship’ proves the point. On the broadcast we’re told by Ricky it’s a ‘huge crowd,’ yet the stands look half empty. The racing isn’t exactly gripping either: two Aussies with only a few years of SX experience are on top, and a German who barely rides anymore comes off the couch and takes runner-up.

Add in last week’s track that was a joke, a 250 class that’s a snore fest with Deegan in a league of his own, and then compare it to world motocross where battles go down to the wire — it’s hard to call this the sport’s true pinnacle


 

Why do you even watch? 

DonM wrote:

So he can come in here and troll….

Not trolling. Just facts 

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Dudley
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9/13/2025 6:03pm

Rule #1, never take yourself out 

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9/13/2025 6:03pm

Probably true, but the AMA also wouldn’t be reviewing it if roles were reversed.

Sure lol 

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Levi is a fucking pussy lmao. Deegs should wait on him and punt him into the stands 

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Beeby wrote:
Imagine calling me a hater while defending half-empty stadiums, a parade in the 250s, and a guy who barely rides anymore walking into 2nd place. If...

Imagine calling me a hater while defending half-empty stadiums, a parade in the 250s, and a guy who barely rides anymore walking into 2nd place. If that’s your idea of the sport’s ‘pinnacle,’ no wonder you’re triggered when someone points out the obvious. Keep the 🤦‍♂️ emojis — they fit


 

You seem to be everything you dislike 

I’m just here for the pinnacle of the sport 

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9/13/2025 6:04pm
Beeby wrote:
I’m just saying it how it is. I’d love the super duper cross to be the best but let’s be honest, it isn’t. I got piled...

I’m just saying it how it is. I’d love the super duper cross to be the best but let’s be honest, it isn’t. I got piled on for saying AMA motocross and supercross aren’t the pinnacle of the sport, but watching this SMX ‘World Championship’ proves the point. On the broadcast we’re told by Ricky it’s a ‘huge crowd,’ yet the stands look half empty. The racing isn’t exactly gripping either: two Aussies with only a few years of SX experience are on top, and a German who barely rides anymore comes off the couch and takes runner-up.

Add in last week’s track that was a joke, a 250 class that’s a snore fest with Deegan in a league of his own, and then compare it to world motocross where battles go down to the wire — it’s hard to call this the sport’s true pinnacle


 

DonM wrote:
Your opinion is not how it is….its just your opinion…but yet you come on here and talk about how inferior everything is in the US….you’re nothing...

Your opinion is not how it is….its just your opinion…but yet you come on here and talk about how inferior everything is in the US….you’re nothing but another Euro troll that has a superiority complex…

Beeby wrote:

Yep. That would make a lot of sense if I wasn’t making good points OR if I wasn’t posting from my home in Chicago 

Hate to break it to you, champ, but if you have to tell us you’re making good points, you’re not making good points…

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Dudley wrote:

Rule #1, never take yourself out 

Kitchen has taken himself out of plenty of races this year, at least he took someone with him this time. 

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9/13/2025 6:05pm

Didn't Coty Shock break his collarbone cause Deegan slammed into him last year? Yeah, karma is a bitch.

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Beeby
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9/13/2025 6:06pm
DonM wrote:
Your opinion is not how it is….its just your opinion…but yet you come on here and talk about how inferior everything is in the US….you’re nothing...

Your opinion is not how it is….its just your opinion…but yet you come on here and talk about how inferior everything is in the US….you’re nothing but another Euro troll that has a superiority complex…

Beeby wrote:

Yep. That would make a lot of sense if I wasn’t making good points OR if I wasn’t posting from my home in Chicago 

USA wrote:

Such great points you are making, I especially like the one where you said Jett isnt one of the best riders in the world 🤣🤣🤣 

Yeah I’ve never said that but ok

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9/13/2025 6:06pm

I think Kitchen tried to run him high like Deegan has done to pretty much everyone. Kitchen went in too hot and lost the front end. 

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9/13/2025 6:07pm

I know that guys routinely do “no rear brake” motos in practice to prep for the inevitable. But do they ever do “no front brake” motos? I haven’t heard of that one before. 

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bench racing is so fun today. Its war, everyone is fighting each other love it

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Well, this is good for Jo. I’m just hoping Deegan catches Kitchen. 

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Beeby
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9/13/2025 6:07pm Edited Date/Time 9/13/2025 6:08pm
DonM wrote:
Your opinion is not how it is….its just your opinion…but yet you come on here and talk about how inferior everything is in the US….you’re nothing...

Your opinion is not how it is….its just your opinion…but yet you come on here and talk about how inferior everything is in the US….you’re nothing but another Euro troll that has a superiority complex…

Beeby wrote:

Yep. That would make a lot of sense if I wasn’t making good points OR if I wasn’t posting from my home in Chicago 

Sully wrote:

Hate to break it to you, champ, but if you have to tell us you’re making good points, you’re not making good points…

Hate to break it to you, champ, but if the best you can come up with is a weak one-liner about me ‘not making good points,’ you’re not actually disproving any of them. Thanks for proving mine instead


 

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When you don't respect anyone, you're generally not going to get any respect.

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TheMilkman wrote:
I know that guys routinely do “no rear brake” motos in practice to prep for the inevitable. But do they ever do “no front brake” motos...

I know that guys routinely do “no rear brake” motos in practice to prep for the inevitable. But do they ever do “no front brake” motos? I haven’t heard of that one before. 

If I'm not mistaken DV was a fan of doing this.

Dudley
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Dudley wrote:

Rule #1, never take yourself out 

truck wrote:

Kitchen has taken himself out of plenty of races this year, at least he took someone with him this time. 

Ha!

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9/13/2025 6:10pm

kitchen has had a rough year with being off pace 

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