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I for one got goose bumps seeing James go down that hard. I wish he would have just backed it down a tad but maybe he was in his comfort zone. Hate to see the guy throw another win away, which he has done more than enough times. Im a HUGE fan and love seeing the guy ride. He needs to learn from Dungey and choose when to "turn it on". Go James!
I suggest trying again with another (more palatable) username.
The Shop
He sure has had ALOT of 'things happen sometimes' moments this year though. Really wish the situation wouldn't have been so unfortunate for him.
I know I don't see any of the behind-the-scene's things going on, or maybe it's just an act, but he sure seems to have a decent attitude even with all the shitty things that have happened to him.
that little step out of his rear wheel was just ugly, but not as ugly as the subsequent swap and slam. really wish he would have been able to keep it up and win the moto
Pit Row
just seems to be in the zone. Is it possible that he on some days just feels so comfortable
that he throws caution to the wind. Or more so, that he feels so comfortable that he has no
comprehension of caution on those days? He does these wildly complicated lines and sections
and then wads it up on what seems like (for James) the less than complex stuff.
Just a thought
TM
I seriously doubt it will affect him, if anything it shows he has found it in him to run and stay out there again, lady luck needs to wave her fuckin wand a little bit though - sheesh between 7 and 41 come on give em a break darlin'
Fact is, there has only been one motocross season('08) where he was able to maintain focus week in and week out to keep, and win 24-0 no less, in the championship.
2005 & 2006 both resulted in crashing out of contention. 2007 should have been a lock after RC retired but it wasn't! Crashing at Unadilla and then subsequently injuring his knee at the 'Shoug thwarted that. 2008 was the dream, and proof, of what "could have been".
His return to motocross in 2012 seemed the continuation of the dream from 2008, only to have a harsh reality come "crashing" back. 2013 has been what was called as "mediocre" for James until the High Point race where he ended dropping out with a mechanical. But he stated the "speed" is back. And then the crashing returned the very next weekend racing resumed. Three at Budds, one at the 'Wick.
An important point is a lot of the crashes are "out front alone and leading", with no pressure. To me, that's a "focus" problem, but of course I could very easily be mistaken. Either way, for those that say if he was back on Kawasaki well, he crashed on that brand on many many occasions as well. James never "truly" raced the Yamaha outdoors and the Suzuki was supposed to be the Bubba "enabler"... but now some are questioning that very very successful platform! Silly really.
I obviously know crashes happen and every racer has them, but the regularity with which it has happened to James, and considering the circumstances of when it happened, is a significant point to look beyond the equipment and simply look at James himself.
This all of course, was more important years ago! Regardless of "winning" qualifying, he's past his prime. And even if moments of James skill and greatness can still be seen, pulling off a young "Bubba's" dominance won't be the norm. Being one of the baddest mofo's on a dirt scooter is hard on the body and mind, and the years have taken their toll.
To me, if James could have corrected whatever it is within himself, that causes the lapse in concentration, line choice or decision making, which results in the crashing out of contention then... the record books would tell a completely different story in regards to several racers(RC, REEDY, RV and RD) career individual wins and championships tally.
Here's hoping he can simply walk away with a reasonable amount of health. He treated us all to some spectacular viewing pleasure that feeds the addictive nature that is moto :D And we can all agree on that.
I am happy that James has not quit and he keeps working hard out there. That means more to me (as a fan of moto) than him winning. I really want to see him keep it on two wheels and not get hurt anymore more than I want to see another 24-0 season.
All 40 of the guys that cross that gate when it drops are heroes in my opinion. The "slowest" guy out there absolutely RIPS and I enjoy watching them all.
I think it is the camera man on the left hand side of the track...........Bubba thought he might run across the track in front of him.
One thing about Bubba.......is you almost knew he was going to crash while watching that moto.
Maybe you. Ive been feeling pretty good about Bubba this year. Now, last year at Unadilla moto 2: yeah, I felt that one coming.
But I also feel two c-ships coming next year.
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