Mookie has grown on me but Mav is correct with Mookie wanting to sit out the summer-he doesn't have that kind of pedigree (MC, JS, CR). And JMart is a warrior, a year round racer who is good indoors and out. Mav I'm a little suspicious of Shane M though....I ... more »

Beauty! Congrats and enjoy the ride.

I failed with Burnsworth and Johnson-he looks like is 12! Too young for me to recognize.

This is a legit question and every point will be critical. This will be VERY interesting.

Why is KTM not part of this conversation?? I still don't get the radio silence between Dungey and KTM. I mean what the hell transpired between these two?

Let's be real here, height has absolutely nothing to do with performance in our sport. The best of the best have all been short asses and the average height of us MXer's is pretty short by contrast to other sports. And JMart 5'8"?? That is a laugher. ... more »

Sure, I guess so....it just seems like there doesn't seem to be a relationship at KTM-he never rode one much past retirement, he didn't seem to have a huge role after he packed it in-not that they owe him anything. Just seems so odd considering how close ... more »

I STILL don't get why he wouldn't come back on a KTM, if this is his desire to do so. I mean what the hell?

TriRacer, I'm quoting myself because clearly I can't read-the thread title had MX only-my bad.

Poorly phrased on my part-when JMart pulled beside Jett I thought he had the pass and Jett held firm as is his right as a racer, but lets also acknowledge that between Geico and Star there will be some team play going on here with this shortened series. ... more »

Great question, and I thought that what happened earlier in the race had a huge impact on Jmart's day-when the #6 battled briefly with Jett, and Jett didn't let him by, he crashed with Ferrandis shortly after this. Jmart clearly had a better pace and ... more »

TriRacer-who said MX only? And it can't be US only either. DeCoster-5X 500cc World Championships, not to mention his Trans AMA titles and multi Des Nations titles as a rider and as a manager. Never mind his accomplishments as a team manager and bringing ... more »

Ditto and the racing has been the best in many years. Dudes in both classes are freaking flying. Awesome racing.

As I stated in the other thread, my Mount Rushmore is: DeCoster RC MC Everts Carioli on deck with Ward in the wings. JS doesn't have the titles to compete for a spot on Mount Rushmore, sorry-FMOP for a time, absolutely. Longevity, consistency, and titles, ... more »

I'll take a crack at this, but don't want to derail the thread. My Mt Rushmore: DeCoster, RC, MC, Everts, with Carioli and Jeff Ward on standby.....JS was the FMOP was awhile no doubt but his record does not come close to the above.

Regardless of where he goes Bam Bam is hauling ass. Personally I would love to see him on GasGas, but either way he is a top free agent.

UpTiTe is spot on, and 2 DNF's have others have mentioned have zapped some of his speed no doubt. With this shortened series he is well aware that the math is not in his favour, and give credit to the other guys, they are on the gas and are riding with ... more »

As a proud Canadian, perhaps the biggest difference is that we don't have to worry about making choices like going without health insurance so I can pay for other mandatory living expenses (mortgage/rent/food/car and insurance, etc). Or going bankrupt ... more »

That has to be a big cheque to be a title sponsor for this team. First class in every way-loyal to injured riders, great developmental system, big roster. This team has done it right for a long time. I thought Geico always got tremendous value from this ... more »