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Seb Tortelli is the closest comparison to Prado that I can think of in the modern era. A premier class champ who has to learn SX in the premier class. People thought he was going to challenge Ricky outdoors, he did sometimes, but for the most part he was still ripping podiums, some wins, and a lot of top fives and tens. If Prado was doing that, everyone would be fine. He's not. He's getting 15th and 23rd without being hurt, having mechanical issues, or crashing. That never happens in this sport where a premier champion just rides around with...

Every time I check this thread out 😄

Heard yesterday on Philip lewis's mxgp podcast that one of the reasons they don't hold the mxdn in lommel anymore is they're afraid team usa won't dare to come after the disaster they had last time.....they couldn't stay in the same round as the winner........

He isnt on the same level as US top guys. Not mentally or physically. Plus a man with that many excuses isnt going anywhere but back home to complain. Just over this dude. No fight or "heart" in there. I cant imagine being a mechanic waking up everyday at 5 AM to wrench on Prados shit and then he mails it in all summer and then blames you. haha.

Sometimes I wonder if people really miss my point or are just looking to argue? Nothing I stated is an excuse, those items are actually true, do you disagree? My point is he himself signed up for a tough row to hoe in even perfect conditions yet is blaming everyone and everything else for his current form. The man has a shitty attitude, perhaps he is the cliched spoiled athlete. The whole "I would be winning if the team/bike/mechanics were OK", is bullshit.

I'm saying more of the same based solely on the fact he was testing for supercross during this break. Seems like they've given up for the year or he's so frustrated he needed a change of scenery. From what he's posted, he's been in CA testing but riding a groomed Pala isn't going to do much to help him at the remaining east rounds.

You're downvoted, but I've been saying this since the beginning. He's not in shape for these motos and it's evident by his late moto tanking.

to get lapped there? The way he's riding right now he wouldn't even win some of the national championship races in Europe. He barely beat Toendel. He just went 7th o/a at the German championship 2 weeks ago. vdMoosdijk won that event. Last GP he was 2min down in both motos. Maybe that puts his current performance into perspective. Same with Guillod. He beat Prado in 2 of the last 3 races. He can't even believe it lol

I’m sure he’s really concerned with us idiots on here talking shit about him 😂

He can't get in shape in 2 weeks.

two OF THE FEW LIVING LEGENDS IN THE WORLD

No one who wasn't there can fully appreciate what DeCoster and Wolsink's commitment to US motocross in the 70s meant to the birth, growth, and popularity of motocross, and Suzuki's commitment to bringing them over every year for the Trans AMAs back then. The GP guys were Gods when the decade started, and although a lot of them came over early, even iron curtain guys, that stopped by 1974 for most of the guys on the top of their games, but Rodger and Wolsink kept coming, and by the the second half of the decade kids inspired by them like...

Sounds like he’s the exception to the rule “Never meet your hero”. Great thread/stories/pictures. Thanks everyone.

Met him at a trailblazers banquet, didn’t know what to say besides “Hi”😂 Yeah a little starstruck. On a semi un-related note his son is my wife’s doctor. 👍

I believe this is the first downvote I've handed out. Roger is a legend, and his contributions cannot be understated.

And think how many champions he managed after RC. What a ridiculous comment

Roger IS motocross... period

We can't have a post without some pics of "The Man". The rider DeCoster.

Bob Hannah totally respects Roger. You can hear this in various podcasts he (Hannah) has done. Ping has a great Hannah Whiskey Throttle show as a reference. It's the complete opposite of how he feels about Howerton