Not trying to discredit JT$ because he's way more in the know than I am or will ever be... but CR22 is not included in the current list of MEC riders.

That escalated quickly. LOL

Bogle rode for JGR. Also, JS packed for "vacation" last week. I'd suggest he's in NC.

#1 on the list: Killing everything 2 stroke

Doesn't look like he is racing MEC. Per his Twitter: Nov 5-7 Milan for Just1 - promotional event and not a race?? Nov 9-10 Paris SX Nov 16 - Auckland SX Australia for the last week of November and then home. Anyone know who he is riding for at those ... more »

I specifically remember using front brake in the air at Frozen Ocean at a regional qualifier. There was a series of 7 jumps I was going 2-3-2 on an 80. Over the middle huck, I'd hit the front brake to drop the front quickly. Worked very well. Rear brake ... more »

Didn't Lechien and Ward try this in 88 at one of the SX rounds? San Diego maybe??

I know it might get real annoying if as a racer, you have a spotter in your ear non-stop. But I do think there is benefit for "race control" to be able to communicate crashes, cross flags, red flags, black flags, or other relevant information.

quick search found this: https://www.vitalmx.com/forums/Moto-Related,20/DIY-How-to-build-a-starting-gate,1310024

Daytona should be a mandatory east/west event simply because it's unique.

Do you not think there are deserving riders that would take a ride with TM or Beta and help develop the bike as opposed to going it alone in a privateer effort? Is the TM that far behind Honda and Kawasaki from a retail bike standpoint? Sorry - Quoted ... more »

Excellent post and I agree. I can't help feel slighted though... growing up as a kid and watching the US teams of Bailey, Johnson, Ward, Lechien, Hannah, and the like... the tracks they raced were the best of the best... destination tracks and lifetime ... more »

No chance you want an outdoor event in the middle of the day in Florida in July or August.

Basically ANY KX 500 from 1988 to 1994... with the exception of maybe 89 and the blue side plates. The KX 500 might be the sexiest bike of all time.

Back when it was 125/250/500, you had guys drop down to ride the 125 a few times. Jeff Ward in 88 (after riding the 500 in 87), Hannah in 87, Bradshaw 90 (I think).

About the only change I could see right now is dropping the "open" class and just running 450/250. You could either have 2 riders total (1 each) or 4 riders total (2 each). As much as I hate to say it, dropping to only 2 riders might help improve the ... more »

Another question that hasn't been asked... who is your energy drink sponsor? I'm going to guess Bang?

Honda huh? Cool beans! Have you decided on graphics and color scheme yet? How about something along the lines of the 1995 Honda of Troy bikes?