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I thinks it’s pretty telling that he’s been shopping around for rides in MXGP and not a different brand in the US. He’s completely defeated. Honestly the whole Prado thing is weird when you think about it. He comes to the US and signs a huge deal with a bum shoulder that he didn’t even tell the team about, gets surgery to fix it and is now putting around the track and looking for a ride in MXGP in the process. Kawasaki got played, for real.

You're spot on. I was just thinking about Chase and KTM. Going the opposite as Prado, from an aluminum frame to steel. He and KTM were honest and admitted they were struggling to get the set up correct. But he still rode his ass off and never quit. Unlike Prado. Does anyone think for one second if Deegan was on that bike and it wasn't set up perfectly, that he still wouldn't give it 100%? Hell yes he would! Like Sexton, that's what a true champion does. Remember Dungey with the broken shift lever and shifting with his hand? You're...

Second moto, did he end up in 20th? So 19 other bikes have more power? You cant fool me to believe that the vintage RMZ’ has more power than the KXF or any privateers who are passing him with only slightly modified bikes. If I was Kawi, I would throw Mitch Harrison on Andersons bike. He would pass Prado every moto. It would be good for Kawi to prove a point.

Will someone promise to start a new thread when something actually comes out? I’m so disappointed every single time I open this thread.

After the injuries he sustained in SX and the brain surgery im happy he is still out there! If the team is supportive then we should be supportive… If he can build on this and continue to improve throughout the year it’s a net positive.

RJ has 45 years of SX experience. Vialle won two championships in three years with no prior SX experience. Vialle is also a two time world MX champion. How many outdoor titles does RJ have again? RJ has a total of 4 outdoor wins.

If the rumor pans out, I wish Tom the best. It's not like he is running back across the pond with his tail between his legs. He's proven his talent by winning two championships in a racing style he was basically foreign to. Maybe he's done what he set out to do here in the states, and misses his family, friends...and the MXGP racing culture/style. And, hooking up with factory HRC ain't no joke either. I can see him winning another Championship on the Honda.

Sneaky, sneaky. Seems like a pretty solid move for him if true. Never say never but reality is that his chances of being a Top 5 guy in 450sx anytime soon are pretty damn slim. Dude came to America, banked a few million and now gets to go home and finish out his career being a top guy on top tier teams. Good for him.

I think last year was the only year where he made every single round without an injury, he came into the season recovering from one though and tore his ACL in the end of 2024. Other than that there hasn't been a year, even in his dominant years he broke something. Shoulders being by far his most injuries. It actually blows my mind and that he tips over and has a broken collar bone or discolated shoulder everytime while Seewer flies 60 yards through the air and ends up scratch free. An injury overview: 2010: dislocated shoulder 2012: traffic accident...

The Vialle rumor's looking good and honestly makes so much sense, once the shock wears off. Shrewd move. I reached out about the Kay rumor and my good source hadn't even heard that before I mentioned it, so yeah.

I’d rather see De Wolf on a PC ride. Mitch needs to poach him before Bobby Regan does lol

That looks like the finest way to kill myself imaginable

Wonder how Juju felt getting lapped by Deegan lol

Seems like yesterday. Thread brings back great memories. RIP Josh Demuth

Mandatory coffee and punk rock on the morning drive in. Post-ride ritual depends on how the day went.