Roczen vs Lawrence, who wins and why?

johnk408 wrote:

Maybe someone said this, but I didn’t read all 4 pages: if I’m Hunter and in front, I’m definitely doing some brake checks. Wouldn’t be anything...

Maybe someone said this, but I didn’t read all 4 pages: if I’m Hunter and in front, I’m definitely doing some brake checks. Wouldn’t be anything dirty, just trying to get ken to stall the bike and have to try and kick it to life.

30minmotos wrote:

I personally think Hunter has been spazzy when he’s made a mistake it has turned into rushing things and making 1 mistake into multiple a couple...

I personally think Hunter has been spazzy when he’s made a mistake it has turned into rushing things and making 1 mistake into multiple a couple times this year. He’s looked frantic and in the edge of tossing it away many times.

If he doesn’t nail the start, I think Kenny wins.

But if Hunter starts up front, it really is anyone’s guess.

I think Kenny’s passing skills are better and his riding has been very in control.

Hunters starts have been amazing and his riding has been on the edge several times.

Rooting for Kenny, but it’s going to be close that’s for sure!

SoCalMX70 wrote:

I feel like Hunter has the momentum, but Roczen is capable of hanging it out and being the fastest...and this is the moment to do that.It...

I feel like Hunter has the momentum, but Roczen is capable of hanging it out and being the fastest...and this is the moment to do that.

It really just comes down to the start. Hoping a 1-2 start with Hunter in the lead and Roczen in tow. Roczen attacks immediately and puts Hunter behind him for the rest of the race. Kinda boring? Yes, but I just want to see Kenny do it and have it be straight up.

ML512 wrote:

We could just do a poll, but I love bench racing too much. Tell me which guy will win the title Saturday evening in Salt Lake...

We could just do a poll, but I love bench racing too much. Tell me which guy will win the title Saturday evening in Salt Lake City and why you think they'll take it over the other guy?

sumdood wrote:

Straight up head to head if Kenny's on I think he'll take it. I think Kenny hates losing more than Hunter, has a worse temper and...

Straight up head to head if Kenny's on I think he'll take it. I think Kenny hates losing more than Hunter, has a worse temper and willingness to go fight or flight mode. He's older and I think his under pressure auto pilot is more experienced than Hunters. Like if Hunter has a couple bobbles it'll get in his head, where Kenny will shake it off and charge harder.  Although.... 😄 Starts are going to be a big part of it, and if they have to go through traffic who's between them ? I'm rooting for Kenny, and will be happy for either one, but I'll be happy-er if it's Kenny  ✊

 

ML512 wrote:

We could just do a poll, but I love bench racing too much. Tell me which guy will win the title Saturday evening in Salt Lake...

We could just do a poll, but I love bench racing too much. Tell me which guy will win the title Saturday evening in Salt Lake City and why you think they'll take it over the other guy?

ML512 wrote:

We could just do a poll, but I love bench racing too much. Tell me which guy will win the title Saturday evening in Salt Lake...

We could just do a poll, but I love bench racing too much. Tell me which guy will win the title Saturday evening in Salt Lake City and why you think they'll take it over the other guy?

BossWool2800 wrote:

So, Hunter just rode tight. His nerves got to him, similar to Sexton riding tight when dealing with Webb last year, with the championship on the...

So, Hunter just rode tight. His nerves got to him, similar to Sexton riding tight when dealing with Webb last year, with the championship on the line. Webb had a little more experience and had learned to manage his nerves in the pressure situations. Hunter will learn it too and he will be a champion. Ken was a little more experienced in this situation and he got a little lucky. 

Hindsight’s 20/20 right? Before the race, I thought Hunter was gonna beat him.

Black Diesel Bomber wrote:

His nerves got to him only after Prado got to him....I saw Prado coming and knew things were going to get very interesting due to their...

His nerves got to him only after Prado got to him....I saw Prado coming and knew things were going to get very interesting due to their history.  Prado forced the mistake by reeling him in, which is not something he's used to this year.  Hunter went from comfortably pacing Ken to "who the f'ck is coming, oh shit it's Prado". 

Blake522 wrote:

For the most part, Hunter does seem to be slightly quicker on the hard pack. BUT, in quailifying session 2 last week in Denver, Kenny did...

For the most part, Hunter does seem to be slightly quicker on the hard pack. BUT, in quailifying session 2 last week in Denver, Kenny did put a heater & go to the top of the board. Only .200 or .300 somewhere in there, but I’d say he can push on hard pack if he NEEDS to, and this weekend… he’ll need to, Hunter will probably start ahead of Ken, if he does, Kenny 100% running him down making a pass happen… just hope he can put in some serious sprint laps & make Hunter push that little extra where the Honda doesn’t work so well for Hunter(right now) and make little mistakes that’ll cost Hunter to not catch up… like miss a rythem section, lose time in the whoops etc. or maybe even allow another rider in between them.