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WTF you talking about bout Willis?

Disappointed for sure.

If I had never raced SMX before. id love to get experience even If I hate the bike.. Guess this means 1 more privateers getting paid tho. Damn good deal.

This guy might be the biggest flake that has ever hit the US national circuit.

Prado had turned in to a complete dumpster fire…. And now it’s approaching the expected nuclear explosion. Kawi’s had enough. Will he get a contract anywhere that isn’t just a bonus deal. It’s insane…

Kick in the balls for Kawi, Fox, Monster and everyone else that invested heavily in that mess

I remember months ago I was calling for him to win the outdoor title. That idea aged even worse than rotten milk ha

Not surprising. I really was rooting for him but tbh I’m not sure I’ll be much of a fan of his regardless of bike color from here on out.

Biggest difference between Febvre and Prado is the fact that Febvre won't quit. What was it, 2015 when he crashed in Italy and his bars were completely tweaked and bent? Guy didn't give up and continued to ride as hard as he could with one side bent down almost to the shroud. Prado quits when he doesn't like the bike. Febvre is one guy I always wanted to see come to the US. Always been a fan of his.

Saw this as I was doom scrolling Instagram and thought of this thread. I don't know how you could look at this and think it looks like shit.

Sarcasm, my friend.

There are literally people on these boards who save peoples lives for a living, educate children, engineer innovate patent products that improve lives for millions, many other very important careers as well, Prado races dirt bikes. And he does so to sell bikes for his employer. Prado is fucking up at his job right now.

Kawi doesn't let him eat the catered stuff anymore!

Maybe it’s just my neck of the woods but I see a ton of kx450s locally.

Dungey came off a nearly 6 year retirement and was a solid top 5 guy. It was amazing. Reed's prime outdoors was in my opinion 2011 until he crashed out. But him and that Honda gelled. He was as fast or faster than anyone in the world at that point.

The real issue going on is reality setting in that Jett, Hunter, Chase and Eli are just F-in fast on home soil. I think he's protecting his ego, which every champ does, by holding back until he's more comfortable. Even in 2020 when he struggled his 1st year on 450s he seamed to at least be trying, because he had less to lose. Now, if he really tries and is still gapped by 30 seconds, he knows it's not all just the bike and it's easier to be able to say "well I wasn't going 100%" than to accept reality...

Last year Prado beat Guillod in GP-s usually by a minute (between 50 sec - 90 sec) , that was Guillod finishing around 8.-12. usually and Jorge was about 3-4 seconds a lap faster on his fastest laps. It might be that Guillod is much better at adapting to different conditions or that one of them actually wants to race and to do good. Considering many riders think that Prado is one of the most talented guys racing I lean more to the second option. No offence to Valentin Guillod, I think he is doing great considering his current program...

Regarding the Resume. I had looked at that resume, and while Prado has a solid two years in the 450 Class of MXGP, I can’t recall an MXGP rider coming to America and completely dominating the field. Or an AMA Pro Motocross rider going to MXGP and doing the same. One standout exception is Jeffrey Herlings. Even riders like Corolli or Everts was closest with a 4th at Unadilla, when racing on US Soil its a change. Example, Max Anstie he had to adjust and when he did, it turned out well. At least for SX. This isn’t to say...

I missed a few 50 mile loops on these weekends, but I'd sure regret not having the moments like this. Everyone has to find your own balance, but you can't buy back time with your kids at any stage of their lives.