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For what it's worth, if money really was the issue, I'm sure the team from the richest country on earth which is also managed by the guy promoting SMX could pretty easily raise funds throughout the year from fans and/or merch sales. Instead of waiting until ironman and then panicking Again, I agree infront could do more, but let's not pretend freaking Team USA is short on cash and has no way of possibly raising 20k per bike across the 30+ rounds of the 'supermotocross world championship and playoffs'

It's ridiculous how InFront is absolutely rinsing everyone at this event. If I were in a racer's position I would almost want to boycott it on principle. Putting myself in their shoes, I would be fine to do it as a thank you to the fans, but the fact InFront is rinsing them of cash, the teams of cash, and no one at all is getting paid (anything substantial) is super scummy. InFront market it and push the narrative that you have to "do it for your country" when they couldn't care less and they really want you to do...

Was never a Webb fan but he's slowly won me over the last few years.

Webb final year in MX. Podiums final round at Ironman. Switching teams when he gets the call to fill in. First Team race gets 6th. At any point he could’ve sat this one out but didn’t. When he looks back at his career this has to be one of those moments when he knows he gave all.

I don't even like deegan and this point doesn't have to do solely with him by any means. You have teams asking for money online to get their bikes and crew to the race and the promotors and pocketing a ton of cash. Forget deegan, but team Canada, Mexico etc would sure have an easier life if they even got like 20k per rider just to cover some costs.

I mostly agree with you, and I think there should at least be some purse money, but it's also hard to feel empathetic for multi millionaire Deegan and his highly funded team when just about everyone else out there, including Cooper Webb, is there for the love of the game and the opportunity to represent their country

105,000 fans @$136 a ticket. 14.28 million dollars. I think they should at least be able to pay to get the riders and bikes there.

Anyone giving JuJu shit can pound sand. I haven't seen a lot of it though

Congratulations to Team U.S.A., you are all heroes and rode outstanding. Track looked incredible and the uphill triple is so fun to watch. Proves we don’t need the little traitor influencer. America doesn’t need you. Stay home and make a Tik-Tok rap video in your Ferrari.

This USA team is in a good place. I am wishing them good luck, and I am grateful they all stepped up to race this unforgettable event. If they just focus on having fun and riding like they know they can, they’ll do just fine. I’m already proud of them all.

Lame to do that and not have Stark participating

I remember this other time they had a rough looking concept race bike with a poorly placed "cheap" looking swingarm sticker. That went NOWHERE - I'm sure they are super embarrassed.

GYTR baseball card for your spokes

AMA to Alta: Sorry we don't have a class for your motorcycle to race. AMA to Stark: Sorry we don't have a class for your motorcycle to race. Yamaha makes electric bike. AMA to Yamaha: The 450 class will now be a true open class.

it would be an EPIC send off for Captain America!

I mean, it is almost is Eli or bust at this point. No time to ship a Honda, Kawi, Yamaha etc, the KTM group is pretty plug and play, so they can pivot to one of those guys quickly. The issue is AP, Mookie, and RJ all leaving, so that leaves Eli. Win or not, it would be totally fitting for Eli and Coop to join forces once again and step up when no one else would. USA!