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They call themselves the factory beta team. I’ve heard they aren’t full factory like the other oems. He was referring to the team Benny and Oldenburg are on.
What makes them non factory?
Probably by not being in an house factory operation.
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What are the rumors with Minear? He was talking with KTM, but haven’t heard anything for a while.
Do better ML says your wrong then your the problem.
Don’t the operate out of beta headquarters in North America though?
Steve, is that you?
Star better re sign him in my opinion...he smoked everyone at Hangtown futures and today in St. Louis...
What a fine analysis... I'm speechless.
It's "you're".....Moran
Barcia to ducati is just perfect. Looking forward to that
Anyone heard any rumblings on what the big, mainstream brand that is coming on to sponsor SMX next year?
The one thats the title sponsor of sx maybe?
OnlyFans is what I’m hearing….
So where is minear going or is he staying at star? Would be a shame if they hire Gordon bc hes wils boy vs keeping a kid thats won them races
Someone get in Mitch’s ear. If Kawi says no, just personally sponsor him and figure it out later lol
Barcia and the Desmo valve train will be a marriage made in heaven...
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Barcia has ran through n talked smack on every bike n team he has ride. This will be no different.
Who are the new rumored riders to take Prado spot?
It’d be cool if Kawi could pick up Hampshire or Shimoda. Of course they’re in contracts. Kawi doesn’t have any real riders atm. Marchbanks, Hammaker, Kitchen are all mediocre.
I've read more than one mention of a Kawasaki/Shimoda possibility. Then again, I've read about him staying put on Red. I think maybe a change of scenery might be the thing to bring out Jo's true potential.
I don't know because it seems like Honda has their stuff working well right now. Jo is doing better than ever and a change might hurt him more than help him. It's all speculation of course.
You definitely have a point, but with all the focus on the Lawrence boys...and with at least Jett guaranteed to be there another 5yrs. minimum, maybe Jo would see that unless he indeed wins the 250 title in 2026, his shot at a 450 ride might not happen with HRC. I think a Sexton/Shimoda 450 team-up at Kawasaki might give him what he has said he'd like to have, and be very effective for that team.
But, just speculating as well.
100% not happening.
Not sure if it's been spoken about but Honda would have a real powerhouse (as if they don't already) team if they could find the budget to run 3 450's with the current team + Jo. I feel like team dynamics would be very healthy for a long time in this case. If Jo claims a championship next year, it's hard to see Honda forking over what he'd be deserving whilst paying the Lawrences.
100% agree.
And...you know that, because?
Some people around here actually know things, and he isn't wrong.
I don't see Honda fielding 3 450s especially the $$$ they are paying out to the Aussie boys. Seems like Kawi 450 is Jo's best option. He's better than the rest of the 250 field and Kawi needs 2 solid 450 riders.
Lars already mentioned they could run three 450 bikes.
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