Can Reed still be competitive in supercross?

12/25/2018 8:55pm Edited Date/Time 2/24/2019 1:01pm
He still believes he can. He's healthy and on a good team, what do you think?
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Can Reed still be competitive in supercross?

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Steve 396
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12/25/2018 8:59pm
For wins, top 5's? Define competitive please.

On a good night with a diminished field he could possibly win. Other than that is be extremely surprised if he won. But, that's why they race so we will see.
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12/25/2018 9:02pm
Steve 396 wrote:
For wins, top 5's? Define competitive please. On a good night with a diminished field he could possibly win. Other than that is be extremely surprised...
For wins, top 5's? Define competitive please.

On a good night with a diminished field he could possibly win. Other than that is be extremely surprised if he won. But, that's why they race so we will see.
I don't think competitive to Reed means top 5's.
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T-Fish
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12/25/2018 9:03pm
5-7 on a good night. Top 5 if the fast guys crash out.

Just being realistic.
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12/25/2018 9:18pm
I wish we could have seen him on a Suzuki for more than one season. He hasn't looked the same on any four stroke aside from that one year. He was hurt more than anyone by the transition to the 450. He was right there with James and Ricky before the transition and in 06 they started leaving him in the dust. Still by far the third best, but definitely well behind the top two. In 09 he was more like he was 05 and prior. And holy shit I just realized that will be 10 years ago this SX season. I'm so old.
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12/25/2018 9:19pm
The right track and the stars will have to align, I wouldn't put anything past Reed, he seems to do well on the Suzuki also. I hope he can pull off a win so all us Vitards can go kinda crazy/crazier.
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12/25/2018 9:26pm Edited Date/Time 12/25/2018 9:27pm
I wouldn't be surprised if he sees the podium, nor shocked if it were the top step.
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12/25/2018 9:34pm
TDeath21 wrote:
I wish we could have seen him on a Suzuki for more than one season. He hasn't looked the same on any four stroke aside from...
I wish we could have seen him on a Suzuki for more than one season. He hasn't looked the same on any four stroke aside from that one year. He was hurt more than anyone by the transition to the 450. He was right there with James and Ricky before the transition and in 06 they started leaving him in the dust. Still by far the third best, but definitely well behind the top two. In 09 he was more like he was 05 and prior. And holy shit I just realized that will be 10 years ago this SX season. I'm so old.
Did you miss 2011-2012? That was his peak for sure. Challenged and beat Villo, Stewart and the lot on any given weekend.
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Johnny Ringo
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12/25/2018 9:57pm
TDeath21 wrote:
I wish we could have seen him on a Suzuki for more than one season. He hasn't looked the same on any four stroke aside from...
I wish we could have seen him on a Suzuki for more than one season. He hasn't looked the same on any four stroke aside from that one year. He was hurt more than anyone by the transition to the 450. He was right there with James and Ricky before the transition and in 06 they started leaving him in the dust. Still by far the third best, but definitely well behind the top two. In 09 he was more like he was 05 and prior. And holy shit I just realized that will be 10 years ago this SX season. I'm so old.
He looked great on the Honda’s, man.
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12/25/2018 10:34pm
His back is against the wall,has moved the family close to him so wouldn’t be surprised if he does bag a win,he’s got that attitude and ego to go for it and good luck for him for trying!
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12/25/2018 10:41pm
Is it possible? Yes. Is it likely? No.
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12/26/2018 1:55am
He will be competitive in the top ten .. He wont have enough intensity to hang on the first 5 laps with the young crew. A podium maybe but mostly around 7 to 12 which is still impressive at 37
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12/26/2018 2:22am
If Brayton can do this, then CR more of cappable
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12/26/2018 3:38am
Steve 396 wrote:
For wins, top 5's? Define competitive please. On a good night with a diminished field he could possibly win. Other than that is be extremely surprised...
For wins, top 5's? Define competitive please.

On a good night with a diminished field he could possibly win. Other than that is be extremely surprised if he won. But, that's why they race so we will see.
I don't think competitive to Reed means top 5's.
then that's a NO
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12/26/2018 3:47am
Dougy1 wrote:
He will be competitive in the top ten .. He wont have enough intensity to hang on the first 5 laps with the young crew. A...
He will be competitive in the top ten .. He wont have enough intensity to hang on the first 5 laps with the young crew. A podium maybe but mostly around 7 to 12 which is still impressive at 37
I feel likes it is just the opposite. I’m about t turn 52 and my reflexes and reaction time on everything atound me is still quick, but fitness for endurance is well behind my younger years. Of course, o don’t train or exercise like these guys do. I feel like Reed will be able to hang with the top dogs in the early laps, but if his fitness level to run that pace is even slightly off, then fatigue will lead to loss of focus, and that’s where the little mistakes will come into play causing a drop off of pace. It he gets in a groove and is feeling the flow on any given night, the adrenaline will overcome the fatigue and we may get a race.
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12/26/2018 3:54am
Who cares? He still has fun doing it at 37 and has decent results. Most people would kill for a top 10 in a supercross.
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12/26/2018 5:05am
I think he could get podiums, not sure about another win. Possible but very unlikely.
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12/26/2018 5:09am
I think podiums and top 5s very possible. I think a win on a given night with the right combination of starts and luck is very possible also. Brayton got a win no reason a fit and prepped reed cant.
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12/26/2018 6:24am
Unfortunately we all know there is rider attrition as the season wears on, if Reed stays healthy, he'll definitely podium in the later rounds.
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12/26/2018 8:09am
It's surprising some people think 'competitive' is ONLY if he can win.
Of course he'll be competitive. He was competitive last year. He'll be better this year too.

If you think even making the night show IS NOT competitive, please go tell everyone who doesn't make the night show to quit, they're wasting their time.
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12/26/2018 8:21am
It's surprising some people think 'competitive' is ONLY if he can win. Of course he'll be competitive. He was competitive last year. He'll be better this...
It's surprising some people think 'competitive' is ONLY if he can win.
Of course he'll be competitive. He was competitive last year. He'll be better this year too.

If you think even making the night show IS NOT competitive, please go tell everyone who doesn't make the night show to quit, they're wasting their time.
In what world was he even close to being competitive last year? We're talking about Chad Reed here, I started this thread because of the recent Racer X interview where he said he believes he can still win races and be competitive with the top guys.
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12/26/2018 9:46am
Towards the end of the season as the field thins out i see hime podium and even pull a win.

6-8 at the start of the season.
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12/26/2018 9:59am
He has the speed to be consistently in the top 10 if he is healthy. So that's better than half the field.
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12/26/2018 10:59am
Isn't competitive still being capable of qualifying for mains?
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12/26/2018 11:05am
Since jgr seems to have some secret sauce in the starting dept and reed is great at chess I imagine he will do fine. Winninh is asking alot with mm,ja,kr,et on the same track but it could happen.
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12/26/2018 12:46pm
Too much young talent now in my opinion... I think a top 5 is possible, but he might also find himself 15th on a regular basis. And I suspect he might miss a few mains.

Love CR22, but just being realistic in my opinion...
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WowWowWubzy
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12/26/2018 1:34pm
Osbo, Plessinger, Savatgy moving up, maybe a top 5.
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12/26/2018 2:07pm
I wouldn't bet against him. He can still run a fast pace, nails good starts, and believes that he belongs up there. Those three tools are enough for anyone to finish up front.
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12/26/2018 2:10pm
Can He holeshot? In SX if one can get the start one can win. Answer is yes, Reed can win.
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TxT0RKiT
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12/26/2018 2:24pm
The bigger the whoops sections the better his results will be. Go 22!
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mattmatt300
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12/26/2018 2:30pm
I’ll be surprised if he gets on the box all year. It’s more likely that he fails to make a couple main events.
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