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Would not allowing them spread things out a little in the first turn or nah? slow the speed down? like i said I've never used one and just wondering

Kind of why i brought it up, if everyone uses it then why is it even needed?

Maybe my imagination, but this last race I could swear it looked like the back end of Ken's bike was very slow moving and plush looking. I had never noticed that before and who knows, could have just been me.

It shows that there was, without a doubt, some major issues with the factory yamaha team. Just look how much better their ex riders are doing now, even riders that are still on a yamaha, just under star are doing much better. You can speculate and deny all you want but the proof is in the pudding.

Aldon does something so simple. He takes away the guess work and holds riders accountable.

I remember that he always had the racecraft before he was on KTM. In the 250s he was so good at reading what other riders were going to do. But he has mentioned that before Aldon he didn't train at 100%. He said he took it too easy and didn't know he should be pushing himself to the limit during the week.

I think Baker put to rest any doubt that he had in regards to fitness. He wouldn't be as fit without this program and fitness is key to being able to push hard for 20 minutes. So.....he would not be the same without Baker.

Agreed! Thank you to whomever made these decisions.

It was a good broadcast. Better than any I've watched in years. The crew of Blair, RC, J-bone, and Will seemed as though the producer said to cover the race as though the viewers were knowledgeable fans. (which we are) As opposed to the previous years of being treated as though we are dumber than a stick. Hats off to the crew, on or behind the camera that let this happen. Blair and J-bone were the standouts!

I understand that television coverage, i.e. their money, is needed in the sport and the networks are all about that elusive "casual fanbase" who don't know or give a rip about former riders or industry insiders. I know most of us on this forum would prefer former riders doing the commentary. The addition of J-bone was really good. Danial Blair is always good and I thought Brayton was great on the RDL broadcast. Hopefully the TV folks will get more onboard with giving those guys a chance. I get that not all former racers and mechanics have dynamic tv personalities...

Yeah...I am harsh on her. She may be a nice person....but she's always come across as "forced corporate". Kinda like an Airline stewardess (can you still say that sexist term lol)....with the smile and wave as you get off the plane. The screeching voice though.... the mask just makes it worse. Jenny Taft had a natural rapport with the riders...even when the cameras were not rolling. Ashley Reynard seems to have those qualities too.

Agreed! Absolutely the BEST broadcast this year! One can always find something to complain about if thats your interest BUT I’m thankful SX is on to watch, and thankful they put another actual racer in the booth! Daniel was calling out first turn action in real time, correctly naming racers etc, pointing out subtle nuances, such as how and why Jett Lawrence gapped immediately with a crisp perfectly timed shift, putting us in the action as it was happening, not later with a poorly timed replay! Daniel also kept setting RC up to jump in with his insight perfectly too...

Going to J-bone for the pit commentary was a small change but really good. He's got a calm, informative voice and has that name recognition in the sport which just felt better to listen to. Said his piece and was done. So much better not having some wacky FM DJ type giving us insider race updates.

I get that the track looked tight and lap times were back down under 50sec, but thought the racing in both classes was exciting because of the track. Technical which led to some mistakes and lots of Lappers to navigate but still some good passing opportunities. Agreed on all fronts with the OP on the broadcast, best it’s been all year, even with Rickys flubs which are kind of entertaining anyway.

I don't think he gave it to Marv, but he could have gotten rough, and taken it if he had really wanted to. I.e. if Marv had been Ken.

I kind of agree with this reasoning. I don't think he gave it to him per se, but Webb could have block passed Marvin a few times if he wanted to win.

Yes, yes he did. But a first wasn’t worth the championship yesterday. Earlier in the season and Coop would have put the block pass on with authority.

- Coop gave him the win...