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Don’t forget Jake Cannon.
I think a more relevant question is can they put a rider in the top 5 in the 450 class?
Maybe ask yourself why a guy with obvious talent, work ethic and plenty of results to back it up is disliked so much?
I dont see why the American riders would bother to show up this weekend.
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What?
You know...it hasn't been that long ago that none of the MXGP riders even wanted to come across the pond to race our guys here for fear of getting their collective asses handed to them, and to bring shame to their home countries.
That deal has flip-flopped, hasn't it? Now we're actually questioning if any born-and-raised American riders will be in the top-5 when the smoke clears!
Sad.
When was the last year a MXGP rider wasn't doing the US Nationals? Seems like there's been a presence for atleast the past 40 years or so
What is the over/under on the Coenen’s obtaining U.S. citizenship? Once here, they won’t be returning. None ever do… That’s gotta eat at you bums. 🫵🤣
Yea…back to the title of the thread….no US riders on the 450 podium this year…but changes are coming. All US podium by 2028!
2026 podium ….all in no particular order
Lawrence - AUS
Lawrence - AUS
Coenen - Belgium
2027 podium
Lawrence - USA
Lawrence - USA
Coenen - Belgium
2028 podium
Lawrence - USA
Lawrence - USA
Coenen - USA
Presence is one thing...dominance is another.
Never returned to MXGP (Like Vialle)
Or never returned to their home country? (Like Vuillemin)
Vialle couldn’t find a 450 ride in the U.S. and went where work opportunities took him. DV is his own dude and is owned by no country. 😎
In the last 25 years, 32% of AMA Nationals 450 champions were MXGP racers.
So i'm going to have to disagree with you, it was very long ago that "none of the MXGP riders even wanted to come across the pond to race our guys here for fear of getting their collective asses handed to them, and to bring shame to their home countries. "
Didn't DV get sick of the US and return to France after his house exploded?
The Law Firm is not going to always occupy 2/3rd’s of the podium due to several different factors.
He didn`t want a one year deal with KTM in the US:
"There were rumours during the off-season. What led to Tom returning to Europe and moving into MXGP rather than stepping up to the 450 class in America?
Vialle: It’s simple. We were in discussions with KTM and Tom wanted a longer contract than what was offered. He was moving up a class and you have to be realistic. If the first season is difficult and your contract ends, you can be left with nothing. For us it was all or nothing, and we didn’t want to take that risk. You can’t gamble your entire career like that, especially in the United States.
At the same time, we had an excellent offer from Honda through Giacomo Gariboldi. It was a multi-year deal, with a good bike and a strong project. The decision was easy. Things were very good at KTM, but let’s just say there were certain people who didn’t really want us to stay."
Nope
Pit Row
I wonder which is the premiere series?? (Pull pin, throw)
Why should social media be left to the kids? Sure, this was childish and silly - and that’s why it’s hilarious. It’s satire using recontextualization and it’s quite clever and effective. If I was Haiden I’d be a good sport and laugh at myself - which exactly what I expect he’ll do someday when he looks back at some of the stuff he posts now.
Lucas Coenen is fast AF - Southwick practice
I just feel as though it was designed for children… the validation from strangers, over sharing your personal life to the world. I l find the whole concept strange to be honest, like one big vanity project.
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