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In the red shirt?? 100% no
The interesting thing is his recent appearance where he’s sporting the Monster brand and -nothing- “Kawasaki”…?
That seems pretty normal when these guys are in a casual non-sponsored environment. I think they have to sleep and eat in their Monster and Red Bull hats, but otherwise they are in normal clothes.
This helps explain sponsorship commitments and "branding"
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He's racing some Australian sx soon... yet still no announcement...
It could be that PMG is working on more sponsors for 27 and that they are waiting till all deals are done so they can make a proper P.R. listing/highlighting them all.
RJ is such a cool guy.
I wish he was my neighbor. That's the highest compliment I give.
Ducati bound.
I saw Kyle Peter was riding the HEP Suzuki for arenacross and I’ve seen videos of Crockett Myers riding the his as well. Is HEP developing a 250 team or are they just riding the bikes because WSX folded?
Saw something that PC might have new gear? Didn’t think much of it until the did the press release today without any rider photos…
There's a Fox logo on the side number plate.
I’ve negotiated these contracts and understand that he’s likely got a Monster personal services agreement; but, he IS Kawasaki Factory rider…go take a look at how they’ve appeared previously.
Does that tell you they may be negotiating a split? Or something else?
Good catch! didn't see that. thx for pointing it out
Anyone listen to Pulpmx today and Chiz talking about Chase and Kawi relationship and how it had soured. Matthes reckons Chase is out Chiz was on the fence probably guarding his future work. Didnt sound good though. Matthes mentioned Chase had talked to Redbull KTM.
Chase has called them every day recently. Sounds like his departure from Kawi will be November 1.
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Dustin let them take there bikes racing because wsx folded
Im starting to think Redbull KTM, they have room and budget since Tomac left.
Think HEP aren't impressed with negotiations reading between the lines.
Quadlock wouldn't have the budget.
Who else wonders if Chase is waiting until he gets to ride the 2027 KX450 soon before he makes a final decision? He is about ready to get back on the bike and supposedly Marchbanks will get his first ride on it next week?.
I don’t think it’s about the bike as much as the team’s philosophy about what they can do with the bike. Hence, changing teams.
If he goes back to KTM you'd have to pinch me to make sure I'm not dreaming or hallucinating.
I think this hits the nail on the head.
To me, it just seems like he doesn’t want to have to work with the team more than he doesn’t want to ride the bike.
So if Chase does go to KTM, seems that KTM is hoping to have 3 bikes trying to challenge 2 Hondas for the titles.
Perhaps why Jorge left Kawasaki as well? This has been 'a thing' at Kawasaki since way back when Eli was riding there.
If Chase goes with KTM he is sure to be the low-man on the totem pole, equipment-wise. He will likely have to race with very little salary, with a performance based income contract.
I'm still bewildered by how few options he's left himself at this point.
Likely all still dependent on where Kenny ends up signing and if he does.
Yamaha's road racing and AFT plans are still very much uncertain for '27 as well. A lot of gears turning in Marrietta, GA these days.
There does seem to something about the factory Kawasaki 450 team that doesn't sit well with everyone, from certain riders to people in the media like Pulp and JT.
I'm not close to the situation to know what it is, but it seems possible that from a relationship or PR standpoint, they position themselves in the pits in a way that creates a dynamic that contributes to adverse feelings from some of these people that give off negative vibes in their statements regarding the team.
And who can blame him, honestly? Barely nothing learned from the previous year with Prado, barely any major development during the year (no, long hours at the testing track doesn't count if you aren't getting anywhere) and a boss (Fahie) that was insinuating publically that you made a mistake when your bike cut out on you and you ate shit resulting in a torn ACL.
Coenen will have to learn first.
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