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That was straight up something out of a video game.

John Starling is a great example of what every AMA Pro Racing official should aspire to be. He is respected by the riders and holds a line that doesn't get crossed. He shows personality and understanding while still being an authorative figure. Unfortunately these are things that I believe you either have or you don't have, they can't be learned. People in authority positions that don't have those qualities have to fake it and overcompensate. True colors always end up showing and Pelletier's colors are showing now. It's going to be nearly impossible for him to earn the respect back...

As soon as everyone grasps and accepts that each race for Sexton and Kawi this year is a test session to gain data for next years run it won’t hurt anyone’s feelings anymore. Very limited data at Kawi for a race bike. It’s a 3 year contract. Should be dialed by year 3. ✌️

Talk about “O.G.”…? My condolences to the British Motocross & Global MX cultures. In my world, this guy is THE original moto-legacy maker. Rest in Peace, Good Sir.

Hawkestone is a tough track even on a modern bike. Those guys were superhuman throwing those lumps around there for 45 minutes. RIP Jeff

Hard to watch these guys die off. God speed Jeff Smith.

Deegan's fans are easily more cringe than he is, and that's really saying something considering how high he set the bar.

Was thinking similar. He may just be playing it safe and not be willing to risk other lines. As frustrating as it was to watch him follow jumping into his character is peak “internet expert”. Folks love to judge others actions as their character but when it comes to judging our own actions it’s circumstance. Fundamental Attribution Error.

This thread is stupid. You all are belittling a man who has beat the best straight up and is probably timid/nervous at times after breaking his neck. It takes time to build confidence back up after an injury like that. Jo would make every single one you all look like you have no skill on a bike.

you do know that he is coming back from a broken freakin neck … right?

Damn, the guy was involved in great racing for the entire 250 main. He tried to make a last ditch pass 3 corners before the finish, lost momentum, then slid the back end around in the next corner when he lost traction and you guys act like he can't ride. I guess Davies has no race craft because he pretty much let deegan by, and the same for tomac who could not get around prado for a couple laps.

Jo broke his neck in November and was on the podium in February. He’s putting more into this than talent.

That’s a big ask for most in here….to use their heads…

Seriously? He just got back on the bike on Tuesday after being off for over a month and you expect him to race after two days on the bike….Name one top level racer that after being off the bike for a month that didn’t take a few weeks to get up to speed….where’s your outrage for Barcia as he’s been on the bike for a week and he’s not racing….fucking double standards BS… FFS give him a chance to get back up to race pace as every top pro does…

So being injured is not an explanation he didn’t vanish he got hurt. I know some of you would like daily updates on to what is going on regarding his injury recovery…but when has Chase ever been upfront disclosing his injury/recovery….It’s the same routine with him, gets injured disappears until he’s back on the bike, takes a few weeks to get back up to speed and then he’s back at the races, he’s done it on every brand he’s raced for… this isn’t a Kawi thing it’s a Chase thing and to compare the Chase situation to what Prado did...

But do you collect and restore old vises? Yes, Newmann was a treasure to the board! Thanks for bringing up some old memories. TM