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I didn't mention Roczen/Webb, you did. What did you want them to do, DQ Roczen? Lol. I think he DQ'd himself for the next several months.
Also, the continuous reference to “insider” stuff or better yet...”talking down”?
Really?
That’s kinda of like what we call a “tell” at the poker table and reeks of “butt-hurt”.
How about some of the keyboard warriors thinking before they go off like a teenage drama queen after her 1st beer?
How about grown men posting like adults instead of the aforementioned drama queen’s hot mess of sniveling come bitching?
The Shop
Is he a linebacker?
I think the same thing would apply if Barcia pulls the same move Bowers did. He has a history of dirty riding as well. I know there was no penalty given to Barcia for his contact worth Bowers last year but that was nowhere near as dirty move as Bowers was even though the outcome was worse
Fucking no way, they're not capable of making those sort of decisions impartially. They've proved not to be.
I don't understand how anyone can argue anything other than we need a process change in the officiating. You can't take the stance that every call they've made is fine because they haven't been consistent.
Hampshire on AC was retaliation. Clearly, and no problem... Bowers on Barcia. DQ. Argument over. You can't argue the intent or execution, the dude ended up on the ground either way, same result for the recipient.
Pit Row
Bowers and Webb had this “rivalry” in 250s. They’d literally hype up the two of them taking each other out.
It was the INTENT. Bowers NEVER intended or even made an attempt at the corner. Bowers intended to T-Bone Barcia and not bother making the corner.
Watch the Barcia/Bowers incident. Barcia was completely sideways as he was trying to pass Bowers. Yes, he did make a TON of contact, but he was in the process of making a pass.
I'm not going to try to speak about the Hampshire/AC incident because I don't remember it.
Maybe you should have read what I posted prior to making your comments that don't make any sense. I did read Bowers statement, but it's just another poor me getting picked on complaint trying to deflect that he is a bully on the track, and when he thinks he's been mistreated, he gets all hot headed and takes it too far.
Bowers is a tool.
I see people who drive like this. They know they are gonna get flashed by the cameras, but make enough money to where it’s peanuts for them. Me on the other hand no way.,.so i drive just under the tolerance limits of the cameras.
Most of the riders don’t make what the top factory guys make....so a 5k fine will make’em think.
I think Bowers’ post has gone over the heads of many, or they are blinded by their dislike of the guy. His message is relevant and really needed. Consistency in judgement and penalties is what’s going to make the biggest impact on riders’ calculus on the track (except the super rich ones with huge bonuses on the line)...?
Oh well. Vital will be over this by next weekend. Hopefully they continue to discuss this behind the scenes and come up with a fair solution for all.
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