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We've all saw the amazing races from Alex Martin the past two nationals. But we can't ignore the fact that his team, mainly didn't offered him an new contract because his supercross results weren't that great. So then you are gonna think and the MXGP series are what pops up in the mind. Not?
Alex is 26 years old now, and could be a great asset for an MXGP team. A team like DP19 Racing, 24MX Lucas Oil Honda, Wilvo Virus Performance or Marchetti Racing could sign him as leadman. Teams such as Factory Suzuki, HRC Honda or Rinaldi Yamaha could sign him as second rider.
I don't know what he's making at the moment as 250 rider in the USA. But in Europe is could make, in the smaller teams, something between 65 and 120.000 euro plus bonuses and in those factory teams you can probably make a bit more around 200.000 as second rider.
Alex is 26 years old now, and could be a great asset for an MXGP team. A team like DP19 Racing, 24MX Lucas Oil Honda, Wilvo Virus Performance or Marchetti Racing could sign him as leadman. Teams such as Factory Suzuki, HRC Honda or Rinaldi Yamaha could sign him as second rider.
I don't know what he's making at the moment as 250 rider in the USA. But in Europe is could make, in the smaller teams, something between 65 and 120.000 euro plus bonuses and in those factory teams you can probably make a bit more around 200.000 as second rider.
http://www.pulpmx.com/sites/default/files/audio/2013-mxdn-nicoletti-mar…
"You got guys with their visors down and they just look like total goons but they're haulin ass"
They could've been paid really good money in their prime and got to see the world.
SX isn't for everyone.
The Shop
Anyways, here's a question, say Alex continues his awesome rides this year and looks to be the best AMA 250 rider, can he be selected for the MXDN? Didn't he race for Puerto Rico or something?
Farendis
Nichols
Harrison
hope he stays at Yamaha, but with these results, he'll be getting good offers here no doubt.
Yes, I'm an A-Mart and J-Mart fan. Good hardworking kids who are humble and absolutely fly on dirt bikes.
Oh, and since Puerto Rico isn't technically a sovereign nation, but instead is a province of the United States, any US citizen could potentially ride for PR under the current MXDN rules.
Pit Row
he would never had that win .......
Alex Martin is a good story. Worked hard to get to where his is now (remember the eleven 10 mods period?), and if anything is proof that an age limit in the 250F class is dumb. He would've had to quit the sport if he had to move to 450s years ago.
Nice ride Alex.
Great start to the 2016 outdoor season.
Keep it up, and seal a nice deal for 2017 and the future..
did he win 3 titles ? nope ....
thats what i meant with my post ... he had to quit the sport , like so many talents do in MX2 and MXGP all because of a stupid age rule .......looks like he finally found his mojo , looking stronger as ever before ..i dont have any problem with Martin racing in MX2 for like 8 years
here you go
Jeffrey Herlings – Allowed a third year of World Championship defense in MX2
Approaching the 2014 season, it was unclear whether or not Jeffrey Herlings would be allowed to race in the MX2 World Championship. The rule had always been that once a rider won the World Championship in MX2, he would have one year to defend the title before moving up to MX1. Being only 19, Jeffrey is an extreme anomaly, having already won two MX2 titles. He was not yet ready to jump up to MX1 – most riders do that between the ages of 21-23 – so the Youthstream and FIM organizations made an exception, allowing Herlings to stay in the MX2 class and try for a third World Championship.
assuming yamaha doesnt keep him where does he go? Husky? Im pretty sure Geico is tapped out, same with PC and KTm,
i really only see room for him to go to a B team like the suzuki squads or some other lower team
Well said.
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