250 East Predictions + Jo Shimoda Update?

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I saw Jo-San run down a set of stairs and on flat ground at A1. At the time, I was shocked his mobility was that good...

I saw Jo-San run down a set of stairs and on flat ground at A1. At the time, I was shocked his mobility was that good considering his injury. It definitely made me think he was farther along than what was being reported. I did think he would line up for round 1 of east SX, but yeah Matthes is saying he heard from Jo himself that he’s not going to ride, so idk. I wouldn’t be surprised though if he did. 

Falcon wrote:
It would be a top-level Jedi Mind trick to say you aren't riding and then show up after all. Your competitors would all have to reconsider...

It would be a top-level Jedi Mind trick to say you aren't riding and then show up after all. Your competitors would all have to reconsider their hopes. 

I agree, but I don’t think he’s a mind games guy. Jo’s just a straight up racer. 

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Gutted, Brodie Connolly is out injured and will miss some or all of SX. Most people won't know him but he is another fast kiwi and is signed with Quad lock Honda for the next two years. 

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Rotaholic wrote:
Gutted, Brodie Connolly is out injured and will miss some or all of SX. Most people won't know him but he is another fast kiwi and...

Gutted, Brodie Connolly is out injured and will miss some or all of SX. Most people won't know him but he is another fast kiwi and is signed with Quad lock Honda for the next two years. 

He’s fast. I was looking forward to seeing him. I thought likely a top 10 guy easily. 

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Hammaker vs Davies will be like the season of Colt vs Jett 2.0 

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2/17/2026 2:39pm Edited Date/Time 2/17/2026 2:39pm

It’s the Drew Adams breakout year!

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2/17/2026 4:46pm Edited Date/Time 2/17/2026 4:47pm

1. Hammaker

2. Davies

3. Joe

4. Brown

5. Thrasher

6.  Bennick

7. Cochran

8. Adams

9. Schock

10. Swoll

 

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It’s the Drew Adams breakout year!

Hopefully, but damn the kids big as hell, reminds me of Tyler bowers. Bowers was winning the B class on a 250f at 14 yrs old lol

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Seth has 4 seasons of sx and has never remotely been a title threat... kawi is still a chit show... no chance...

Joe is coming off major injury.... I don't expect him to look like last year for a hot minute... 

Thrasher is thrasher and has zero shot at the title.. that and he looked terrible last year... 

Brown is like whackado and Jordan smith... he will crash his brains out at some point... 

Which leaves us with davies... who if he doesn't crash his brains out, should win easily... 

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2/17/2026 5:38pm Edited Date/Time 2/17/2026 5:40pm
gt80rider wrote:
Seth has 4 seasons of sx and has never remotely been a title threat... kawi is still a chit show... no chance...Joe is coming off major...

Seth has 4 seasons of sx and has never remotely been a title threat... kawi is still a chit show... no chance...

Joe is coming off major injury.... I don't expect him to look like last year for a hot minute... 

Thrasher is thrasher and has zero shot at the title.. that and he looked terrible last year... 

Brown is like whackado and Jordan smith... he will crash his brains out at some point... 

Which leaves us with davies... who if he doesn't crash his brains out, should win easily... 

IMG 6331You must have missed last season… Seth just barely missed the title. 

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Jo wins

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gt80rider wrote:
Seth has 4 seasons of sx and has never remotely been a title threat... kawi is still a chit show... no chance...Joe is coming off major...

Seth has 4 seasons of sx and has never remotely been a title threat... kawi is still a chit show... no chance...

Joe is coming off major injury.... I don't expect him to look like last year for a hot minute... 

Thrasher is thrasher and has zero shot at the title.. that and he looked terrible last year... 

Brown is like whackado and Jordan smith... he will crash his brains out at some point... 

Which leaves us with davies... who if he doesn't crash his brains out, should win easily... 

TalinH112 wrote:
You must have missed last season… Seth just barely missed the title. 

IMG 6331You must have missed last season… Seth just barely missed the title. 

was about to comment that.. since Seth moved to the dog pound, he has heavily improved.. 100% a title favourite & threat

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gt80rider wrote:
Seth has 4 seasons of sx and has never remotely been a title threat... kawi is still a chit show... no chance...Joe is coming off major...

Seth has 4 seasons of sx and has never remotely been a title threat... kawi is still a chit show... no chance...

Joe is coming off major injury.... I don't expect him to look like last year for a hot minute... 

Thrasher is thrasher and has zero shot at the title.. that and he looked terrible last year... 

Brown is like whackado and Jordan smith... he will crash his brains out at some point... 

Which leaves us with davies... who if he doesn't crash his brains out, should win easily... 

Seth was going to win the championship straight up and only lost it because he got tag teamed by Juju and RJ. 

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gt80rider wrote:
Seth has 4 seasons of sx and has never remotely been a title threat... kawi is still a chit show... no chance...Joe is coming off major...

Seth has 4 seasons of sx and has never remotely been a title threat... kawi is still a chit show... no chance...

Joe is coming off major injury.... I don't expect him to look like last year for a hot minute... 

Thrasher is thrasher and has zero shot at the title.. that and he looked terrible last year... 

Brown is like whackado and Jordan smith... he will crash his brains out at some point... 

Which leaves us with davies... who if he doesn't crash his brains out, should win easily... 

Seth was going to win the championship straight up and only lost it because he got tag teamed by Juju and RJ. 

Anyone that disagrees with this needs to go back and watch the SLC main. I don’t think the RJ move was team tactics. But Juju’s sure as shit were. Juju slowed up and let him around then tried to take him out in the next corner. RJ was just being RJ and going full send. Both were dirty moves but I don’t think RJ’s had anything to do with KTM regardless of ownership. 

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You guys are sleeping on Cullin park. He was pretty good in WSX and will just keep getting better. 

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Aussie Luke Clout racing 250 east with PRMX Partzilla. Good on him for getting a ride but a bit miffed as to why he's dropped down to a 250, he's been on 450s for years.

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gt80rider wrote:
Seth has 4 seasons of sx and has never remotely been a title threat... kawi is still a chit show... no chance...Joe is coming off major...

Seth has 4 seasons of sx and has never remotely been a title threat... kawi is still a chit show... no chance...

Joe is coming off major injury.... I don't expect him to look like last year for a hot minute... 

Thrasher is thrasher and has zero shot at the title.. that and he looked terrible last year... 

Brown is like whackado and Jordan smith... he will crash his brains out at some point... 

Which leaves us with davies... who if he doesn't crash his brains out, should win easily... 

Seth was going to win the championship straight up and only lost it because he got tag teamed by Juju and RJ. 

Gonna earn some downvotes here, but I don't agree with the "straight up" take.

Both Seth and RJ were only in this in the first place because Vialle had a full DNF in the mud.
Seth didn't lose the championship at the last round, he lost it because he only got on the podium three times that year. While he looked amazing in his two wins, in those other races where he got mediocre starts, he didn't move forward at all. If someone wins a regional with a full DNF, the other riders deserve it even less.

I like Seth and it's awesome to see him back to this level after some really rough years. He definitely has the speed and the heart, seems like a great dude too. But compared to last year he's gotta step up his consistency, specially against someone like Davies who looked incredible in his first year and will probably only be improved after another off-season.

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Jo is sneaky fast. Hard not to bet on him 

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2/18/2026 4:21am Edited Date/Time 2/18/2026 4:25am

Is Julien Beaumer still hurt? Will he be riding East when he is healthy?

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OT wrote:

Jo is sneaky fast. Hard not to bet on him 

Does anyone know how long he has been on the bike already? I wouldn't call him "sneaky" fast, fast alone is enough. 😂

He is definitely my and probably everyones outdoor pick this year, SX though really depends on his seat time I guess. 

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2/18/2026 5:30am
kawasa84 wrote:

Is Julien Beaumer still hurt? Will he be riding East when he is healthy?

Outdoors is the goal.

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I hope he finds his speed on the track! 

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mxbmx wrote:

that fuckin' sucks

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mxbmx wrote:
peelout wrote:

that fuckin' sucks

It would be interesting to see the numbers on riders being injured pre season/mid week vs in an actual race. Seems like the past few years, more guys are going down outside of a race setting 

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mxbmx wrote:
peelout wrote:

that fuckin' sucks

Horrible for him. He’s a guy that really needs a full and 100% healthy season to show everyone what he’s capable of. 

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Star throwing Dudney in the mix, Jesus Christ the kid is 16 years old.

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damn you still got it Casey. Round 2 about to be a barn burner, but somber vibes I was so stoked to see him flash his talent

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mxbmx wrote:
Aussie Luke Clout racing 250 east with PRMX Partzilla. Good on him for getting a ride but a bit miffed as to why he's dropped down...

Aussie Luke Clout racing 250 east with PRMX Partzilla. Good on him for getting a ride but a bit miffed as to why he's dropped down to a 250, he's been on 450s for years.

Unfortunately that’s just how it is in the US; usually the only SX rides offered to internationals coming in, are 250 class, no matter their experience. Hope Clouty does well and stays off the dirt.

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