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My brain isn't fully functioning right now. I can't even describe what's going on.
There are going to be more guys than rides, but there are a few really good guys on the market, so prices are all over the place.
I know plenty of riders who were free or nearly free last year who are getting good pay bumps this year.
Teams like BarX, AEO, Phoenix, and Mx6 are getting aggressive to land riders who can put them in the top five or even podium.
Ok, so that kinda makes sense now, what we have is more better paid rides, that are also better equipment, so the old way of riding PC for Bonuses because that is the only way to win, or podium doesnt apply so much.
@ML512 heard any rumors of when or who the townley kid will ride for when he comes over?
Someone said star is making a push but I can’t remember who but it would make sense with Davies at star and the townley kid riding Yamahas in Europe.
I would think with Ben's relationship, Star or PC would be the given. With Star doing more with SMX Next and transitioning the riders into pro, I could see that being likely if Ben's kid keeps progressing.
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Yes, kinda… But, where is all of this funding coming from? New sponsors? With ClubMX appealing for a major partner/sponsor, the situation in the marketplace seems even more opaque.
ML can you give us a hint as to who, exactly, is holding negotiating power? That would be a cool story/video.
Will be interesting to see how sustainable some of this is. MX6 for example is spending all kinds of money, buying bam land, etc, and has almost zero sponsors. Sounds like it's all being funded by the owner and not sure where that money is coming from?
Hopefully it wasn't from Stanley Pophal from Wausau Wi..... (:
If Barcia lands that spot, gear deal? Troy Lee Designs gear? Seems like he’s always had a good relationship with them no matter what team he is on, ex: Troy Lee Painted helmets A Stars gear Yamaha days, personal drink deal, Red Bull? Seems unlikely, but you never know
Bam has never screamed “Red Bull guy” to me. If he goes HEP, I’d bet we see him in full TLD with some insane custom Twisted Tea lids.
I feel like Barcia will be down to do whatever the team wants so that he gets the ride. Who’s making the rider decisions at TLD Ducati, TLD or Ducati because with Barcias relationship with Troy, you’d think he’d have a spot there over Ferrandis.
I know the general consensus is that coop is going to Tedder. Is there even outside chance he goes to Club too with Rick Ware picking up the tab since he's doing the opening SMX round with him? Seems like it would be a better fit all around for coop with sponsors and being closer to home.
I’m sure I missed it - do we know if Hymas is staying with HRC next year?
Nope. It will be Tedder, Husky, factory support, and Monster for Webb.
Moving to back to NC, the bike will be housed at RWR's shop (much, much closer to Coop's house near Lake Norman than Club which is like an hour and 30 mins south).
Mumford staying with AEO: https://www.vitalmx.com/news/press-release/carson-mumford-re-signs-aeo-…
Ducati is calling the shots
What's going on with Jett Reynolds?
Be interesting to watch. Race shop in Cali that has to be massive money in rent each month.
I’d like to see him get one more shot, hopefully someone takes a gamble on him, he was starting to get some top 10s outdoors for Club when he was there.
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