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So you’re saying MJ is making a foray into MX to grab the chump change that is on offer? Or are you saying that his intention is to fund these “benefits” to teams and riders?
I agree.
Mookie Stewart is on the way!
Sorry in advance Vital but people involved with that actual team have said "haha no" to this motocross rumor.
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Because a partnership with the participants results in a better overall product. You don't get that when things are driven by 1-2 partners (Feld/MXSports) that control everything and are content with the status quo. We take for granted the money the OEMs pour into the sport with limited control over how it's controlled and presented.
The promoters are certainly creating (maintaining) wealth. The money comes from attendance, tv deals, etc etc.
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This is something I’ve thought about. Feld/MxSports/OEM’s have a symbiotic relationship where they work together to the benefit of both parties.
Feld/MxSports want to make money. OEM’s want to sell bikes.
we have been told many times we won’t see an equal displacement rule because some of the OEM’s don’t make 2 strokes anymore and they’d pull out of the series. Which I think is complete BS and their bluff should be called.
Racing is "designed" to be a platform for OEMs to convert associate sponsorship dollars into R&D budget, with the racing being the development platform.
If a team isn't profiting that's their inability to sign associate sponsors.
Feld, and the Coombs primarily. I believe there is plenty of ad dollars from the TV screening, judging by the broadcasters having a larger supporting cast than the film "Ben Hur".
People assume the Coombs are making money hand over fist which out anything to substantiate it. If they are good for them.
And we should want them to be profitable, that’s what draws other money into the sport.
I am not saying anything, simply speculating what seems to be obvious. And to answer your question, yes to both. One could guess it could be argued both MXsports and Feld have monopolies in their respective disciplines among other things.
I would also guess the 31 or so races isn't chump change anymore.
It's not a monopoly when anyone else in the world who wants to start a series can. It's when you conspire with other to stop them from doing it becomes and issue. Example AMA/JAM Sports. WSX started something and its up to them to make it great. SX and MX took 50 years to get where they are today.
FYI, MJ with NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin started their own NASCAR team a few years ago. Actually doing quite well this year with multiple wins.
Also, my 'agent of change' comment reflects the recent lawsuit that MJ and another party filed against NASCAR.
Details here:
anyone know why Chad switched TwoTwo from Honda to Kawi? I've heard that HRC will help guys out with works parts, like Brayton, but I doubt KHI would give more if any help to Chad.
This is pro racing everywhere.
The difference is FIM and FIA is set up to burn government marketing funds (aka the taxpayers’ money).
so looks like...everything is of the table already 0_o
And keep them when the promoters start calling…
Side note. I noticed 5.11 was on the start backdrop at Hangtown. Series sponsor now?
Anyone know how many years is on the Triumph title sponsor deal? Will be worth paying attention to.
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The way I remember it was Reedy didn’t like the new CRF at the time and felt the Kawi handled better, and of course HRC would only supply parts if he continued on their new model.
That came after he said the 2012 CRF was the best bike he ever had.
Worth noting he’d experienced something similar before after the 2004 YZ250 was so good then Yami went and changed the chassis.
5.11 was all over the '26 SX series, but overshadowed by Bass Pro Shops, which pulled some of it's NASCAR $$ after the embarrassments revealed during MJ's settled lawsuit against the France family and NASCAR.
AMA Pro roadracing was where MJ learned the ropes of professional racing and likely broke even in the end. He's always had a passion for going fast on motorcycles.
He took what he'd learned and studied NASCAR for a while before entering it and has been quite successful. I guarantee his NASCAR team is profitable.
The lawsuit win (very early settlement after embarrassing testimony by France family executives,) has put him in the catbird seat in US motor racing, imho.
The next Roger Penske.
I hope this all comes to fruition. Where Joe Gibbs Racing failed, MJ will succeed and change the sport forever.
Yep, IGeoff May was an old teammate of mine and did pretty well on Jordan.
Jordan almost landed Ben Spies but Suzuki squashed it because they were didn’t want the factory team to get beat by a non factory team. Spies talked about it on social media few months ago.
Hopefully this team happens
It was Dallas I think
Man, I think you're right about the Roger Penske thing. He earned a lot of juice in American motorsports with that lawsuit.
Sounds like Jordan might not be happening but Reed is happy to fuel the rumors to generate other brand interest in supporting his new team?
Be a good opportunity for Husqvarna to take a year off and then possibly support this team.
Geoff did a fantastic job of filling in for Ashton on the Jones Honda CBR1000 RR at Barber, with virtually no testing time on the bike!
2028 and partnering with a manufacturer? Reed mentioning his kid wants to race (assume professionally).
Ducati 250 perhaps and a guaranteed spot for Tate? 🤔
I was thinking that MX6 would be a great base/ entry point for Ducati in the 250 class. Olly Stone is great and they sure have a professional set up- especially now owning Bam Land on the east coast too, but maybe not…
Tate is a long shot to make it as a pro.
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