Bench Racing | Los Angeles SMX - Timed Qualifying

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matze wrote:
"smx" tracks are just beginner type sx tracks at this point. Still cool to watch the very best to try separate themselves and going for it...

"smx" tracks are just beginner type sx tracks at this point. Still cool to watch the very best to try separate themselves and going for it but this whole "SuperMotocross" is pure branding and has no motocross connection at all anymore. Was good the first year. Declining since then every year. And hit a new low now. Wonder if its going to be around for much longer

Fully agree! First year it really was 50/50 almost... but this year it's just arena cross. Hope it dies after this year. Feels poor and low budget, was this all they could afford?

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"I'll venmo you" - Adam Cianciarulo

FahQ wrote:

So who do you think he had his money on?

TBH, I think that he sent chase to get him something like a drink or a snack because obviously Chase can leave and Adam can't.

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matze wrote:
"smx" tracks are just beginner type sx tracks at this point. Still cool to watch the very best to try separate themselves and going for it...

"smx" tracks are just beginner type sx tracks at this point. Still cool to watch the very best to try separate themselves and going for it but this whole "SuperMotocross" is pure branding and has no motocross connection at all anymore. Was good the first year. Declining since then every year. And hit a new low now. Wonder if its going to be around for much longer

8500rpm wrote:
Fully agree! First year it really was 50/50 almost... but this year it's just arena cross. Hope it dies after this year. Feels poor and low...

Fully agree! First year it really was 50/50 almost... but this year it's just arena cross. Hope it dies after this year. Feels poor and low budget, was this all they could afford?

Need to add to my my own comment... did anything happen? How come they could 'afford' Daytona or which venues it was SMX the first year, it sort of felt 'start of something fun and great' and now we are at low cost venues with small sx tracks ? Is there a reason for this?

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9/19/2026 1:05pm

Do we get to see the wild card races on rdl today?

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51 second lap times on that big of a floor space. What a joke. Are they that afraid of having more than 6 lanes or what?

Feld saving money 

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Do we get to see the wild card races on rdl today?

Yes... starting rn

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Do we get to see the wild card races on rdl today?

gt80rider wrote:

Yes... starting rn

Woohoo I was worried for a second. Almost started mowing lol

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shane looks great on the beta

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shane looks great on the beta

He really seems to like the bike.  

I remember guys saying it was a step backwards for both when he signed with Beta, I will argue the opposite.  He likes the bike and he’s instantly beating anyone else on the Beta.

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shane looks great on the beta

Press516 wrote:
He really seems to like the bike.  I remember guys saying it was a step backwards for both when he signed with Beta, I will argue...

He really seems to like the bike.  

I remember guys saying it was a step backwards for both when he signed with Beta, I will argue the opposite.  He likes the bike and he’s instantly beating anyone else on the Beta.

Yup, when I saw his first vlog that he put out on that bike, I thought he looked really good on it and he’s going to continue to improve on it. 

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matze wrote:

shane looks great on the beta

I thought the same watching the LCQ 

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Both the LCQ’s were pretty entertaining for the final transfer spot at least! I feel like it’s been a while since we saw some actual dicing and racing. 

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9/19/2026 2:28pm Edited Date/Time 9/19/2026 2:29pm

Did I just see the pleat of JT’s pants change in real time standing at door 10 of the HRC factory? 

Haha just messing, JT is the man

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SMX Practice broadcast insight:Shouldn't a Play-off World Championship event be held under the lights. In a well lit stadium. Hard to see fireworks in the afternoon...

SMX Practice broadcast insight:

Shouldn't a Play-off World Championship event be held under the lights. In a well lit stadium. Hard to see fireworks in the afternoon. 5 o'clock on the West Coast does = prime time in the East?

Anderson hasn't raced since February? I guess that's Feld downplaying the recent FIM SX World Championship in Canada.

Sponsor hats should mandatory for filmed interviews i.e. Pierce Brown.

Consistency in Marketing. Why are the Factory Honda's white ? Red is frigging Honda's color. Or red n blue on the '27s.

2 Beta's in top 5 in LCQ practice with a 2 bald guys. Would be cool if they both qualify for the the big show.

 

They interview Kenny and he doesn't say '"Yeah, it would be nice to win a million bucks" ?

Then I could really go out on top !

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Beta first and second in LCQ ? Who would have bet on that ? Would be nice if they offered points in LCQ like a MXGP qualifier.

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matze wrote:
"smx" tracks are just beginner type sx tracks at this point. Still cool to watch the very best to try separate themselves and going for it...

"smx" tracks are just beginner type sx tracks at this point. Still cool to watch the very best to try separate themselves and going for it but this whole "SuperMotocross" is pure branding and has no motocross connection at all anymore. Was good the first year. Declining since then every year. And hit a new low now. Wonder if its going to be around for much longer

8500rpm wrote:
Fully agree! First year it really was 50/50 almost... but this year it's just arena cross. Hope it dies after this year. Feels poor and low...

Fully agree! First year it really was 50/50 almost... but this year it's just arena cross. Hope it dies after this year. Feels poor and low budget, was this all they could afford?

8500rpm wrote:
Need to add to my my own comment... did anything happen? How come they could 'afford' Daytona or which venues it was SMX the first year...

Need to add to my my own comment... did anything happen? How come they could 'afford' Daytona or which venues it was SMX the first year, it sort of felt 'start of something fun and great' and now we are at low cost venues with small sx tracks ? Is there a reason for this?

Damn.. Marchbanks telling what we all think. Starts around 1:45 min mark. Feld cant be too stoked about that.

 

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8500rpm wrote:
Fully agree! First year it really was 50/50 almost... but this year it's just arena cross. Hope it dies after this year. Feels poor and low...

Fully agree! First year it really was 50/50 almost... but this year it's just arena cross. Hope it dies after this year. Feels poor and low budget, was this all they could afford?

8500rpm wrote:
Need to add to my my own comment... did anything happen? How come they could 'afford' Daytona or which venues it was SMX the first year...

Need to add to my my own comment... did anything happen? How come they could 'afford' Daytona or which venues it was SMX the first year, it sort of felt 'start of something fun and great' and now we are at low cost venues with small sx tracks ? Is there a reason for this?

matze wrote:

Damn.. Marchbanks telling what we all think. Starts around 1:45 min mark. Feld cant be too stoked about that.

 

Bro needs to stop acting like Phil LOL. 

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Eli getting some love.

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matze wrote:
"smx" tracks are just beginner type sx tracks at this point. Still cool to watch the very best to try separate themselves and going for it...

"smx" tracks are just beginner type sx tracks at this point. Still cool to watch the very best to try separate themselves and going for it but this whole "SuperMotocross" is pure branding and has no motocross connection at all anymore. Was good the first year. Declining since then every year. And hit a new low now. Wonder if its going to be around for much longer

8500rpm wrote:
Fully agree! First year it really was 50/50 almost... but this year it's just arena cross. Hope it dies after this year. Feels poor and low...

Fully agree! First year it really was 50/50 almost... but this year it's just arena cross. Hope it dies after this year. Feels poor and low budget, was this all they could afford?

There’s always the option of not watching it, but then what would you complain about?

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Attendance looks sparse for early SM X Next first Moto. 

How many rows do they have blocked off down low ?;

Do you recalk the last time a bike landed in the stands?

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Color consistency is one of the most vital aspects of marketing.

If your gonna make a Honda white at least have your riders wear white boot gators ala O'mara on the Mugen Honda at Mid-Ohio back in the day.

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Hunter is gonna smoke ‘em..

Told ya. Only Prado didn’t get the memo, but Hunter did absolutely smoke ’em in moto 2.

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