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They're in different trucks, riding in different classes. You're grabbing a random theory out of the air.

I feel that saying their " 450 program is based on one rider who cant win" is a bit harsh. Their one guy is in 3rd place against two riders that at this point might be the two best riders on the planet. Only so much any of the teams and riders can do against Hondas 450 program right now. The 250 program absolutely seems like a meat grinder though but they still have Davies for now.

Not meaning to stray too far away from the sport, but I have a similar story. Earlier this year my wife & I visited a venue on a sunny Saturday afternoon, it was a taproom with live music. We have a puppy, he was about five months old at the time and a little girl came wandering over knelt down and was making a fuss of him. “Look grandad, look how cute he is!” She called across to her family. Grandad came over, made a fuss of the dog, we had a chat, discussed the music and the beer and...

Sat next to John Force and his daughter two years in a row at a restaurant near Phoenix.

Not a moto story, but it just happened so I had to share. I help coach my sons baseball team and former NFL MVP Matt Ryan was coaching a team that we played in a tournament last weekend.

I cracked my pelvis in 3 spots in November, non displaced. Was on crutches for 2 months, did a little PT I was off the bike for 4 months, but now I’m back to full speed …. 57 B speed

I had a similar pelvis fracture a few years ago. Yours sounds a bit more complicated than mine. I fell from about 3 stories to my feet and the force went through my legs and basically out my pelvis. I had a lot of soft tissue damage and lots of bruising along with my core basically being destroyed. After PT, I actually started doing hockey designed stretching and hip mobility exercises. To this day, I still wake up and while in bed, stretch my hips and legs before getting out of bed. Its a rough recovery but take a look...

Robgvx wins this thread! Close it down! Holy hell, I don't get star struck, but dayum, seeing and speaking(attempting to anyway) RP would've paralyzed me.

hannah rode a works bike at the 87 mxdn, not remotely close to a stock 87. there are some photos if you can find them, showing clearly the case reed engine, which didnt make production until 1989 model year.

Yeah but take an iconic part of a track away to make a few happy? Naw, I don't think so.

The explanation(s) that are obvious and that no one wants to hear… Many of our tracks/facilities are rural…way out there on country roads with limited access; and, often, with one road in & out. Hell, even Unadilla seems like a pain in the ass to me…but, it’s worth it. Back in the day, Hollister was waaaay out there to most people…and like Unadilla…it was worth it. Leave for the race EARLY. Leave after the race…LATE. These last few years, I’ve “come and gone” from the Nat’s and quite a few SXs on my ADV (even A1/A2 can be a PITA).

Who was your grandpa?

I responded to Roller Decoasters post about being a chase driver for Jeff Ward and Micky Dymond for the race across the west bicycle race and got picked. During the 2 days before the race they shared some of the stories from "back in the day" , holy shit... lol. Big Thank You to Roller Decoaster for a week I will never forget. Along the way Tomac's and their son Eli came out to say hi and cheer them on, along with mtb legend Greg Herbold. Don't know if that counts as "In the wild" but wow what a week...

Minear read him like a book. Very impressive from such a young rider. That being said, Shimoda shouldn't be getting out smarted by a rookie. His race craft is definitely the weakest area of his skillset

What is a chainsaw blade? You mean bar and chain?

Put the chainsaw down and go back to mouth kissing your sister.

Reminds me of the country singer who’s song had the lyrics “ and the loud mouth in the corner is getting to me”. Airhorns during list race interviews is irritating as heck.