Craziness in France.

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Edited Date/Time 9/27/2015 11:17pm
I think it safe to say, most US riders have never been in a crowd like this. It would have to be exciting, if not a little frightening.

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burnside 9/27/2015 10:42am
9/27/2015 10:42am
Im hope this race gets our sport some mainstream headlines.
When you see an event like this its hard to imagine moto in the shadows.

That race was a spectacle the international moto brotherhood can all be proud of.
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Sandberm 9/27/2015 12:36pm
9/27/2015 12:36pm
The smoke bombs remind me of the helicopter scene in Apocolypse Now with the Playboy bunnies. ind of spooky really.

I imagine ear plugs aren't a bad idea?
travis-grant 9/27/2015 12:47pm
9/27/2015 12:47pm
Bultaco wrote:
I think it safe to say, most US riders have never been in a crowd like this. It would have to be exciting, if not a...
I think it safe to say, most US riders have never been in a crowd like this. It would have to be exciting, if not a little frightening.

Kinda glad i didnt go, i like to walk around viewing different bits. Imagine being stuck with that lot all day
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Zracer 9/27/2015 12:47pm
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Ive been to many AMA nationals over the years including Budds mxdn in 07. There is nothing in the US that remotely compares with the insanity of this place. No fucks given is this nations motto. The size of the crowd and the entire "show" has to be seen to be believed.

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FWYT 9/27/2015 12:56pm
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Zracer wrote:
Ive been to many AMA nationals over the years including Budds mxdn in 07. There is nothing in the US that remotely compares with the insanity...
Ive been to many AMA nationals over the years including Budds mxdn in 07. There is nothing in the US that remotely compares with the insanity of this place. No fucks given is this nations motto. The size of the crowd and the entire "show" has to be seen to be believed.
Yup. It's a must-see for any moto fan.
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bob567 9/27/2015 1:24pm
9/27/2015 1:24pm
That was impressive! To bad there is not good track side viewing for 70,000+ people at Glen Helen for the 2017 MXdN.
Essential 9/27/2015 1:26pm
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It's always strange to me how they're so into eating "organic" and their universal healthcare yet they all smoke like a chimney.
Essential 9/27/2015 1:35pm
9/27/2015 1:35pm
bob567 wrote:
That was impressive! To bad there is not good track side viewing for 70,000+ people at Glen Helen for the 2017 MXdN.
I wonder if that will actually happen. Youth streams been known to take their toys away and give them to others.
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jamma10 9/27/2015 2:34pm
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Essential wrote:
It's always strange to me how they're so into eating "organic" and their universal healthcare yet they all smoke like a chimney.
Where does this idea come from that everyone in Europe is passionate about eating Organic food? I've heard that a few of times recently.

It might be true of the middle classes but I wouldn't say it's necessarily true for your typical motocross fan.
Essential 9/27/2015 2:45pm
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Essential wrote:
It's always strange to me how they're so into eating "organic" and their universal healthcare yet they all smoke like a chimney.
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Where does this idea come from that everyone in Europe is passionate about eating Organic food? I've heard that a few of times recently. It might...
Where does this idea come from that everyone in Europe is passionate about eating Organic food? I've heard that a few of times recently.

It might be true of the middle classes but I wouldn't say it's necessarily true for your typical motocross fan.
When I was living in that area the government was banning certain hormones and other things from meat, you shopped for groceries every few days so they'd be fresh and I got the general idea people cared more about that stuff than here. It was really nice. It's one of the things I miss most about Europe
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HenryA 9/27/2015 2:47pm
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how many attendees were there?
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mulletman 9/27/2015 2:53pm
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Essential wrote:
It's always strange to me how they're so into eating "organic" and their universal healthcare yet they all smoke like a chimney.
What is strange to me is the Euro obsession with obnoxious, eardrum rupturing noises. I don't think I could handle someone incessantly blowing an air horn directly behind my head, nor a chainsaw screaming at WOT.
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bob567 9/27/2015 2:55pm
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HenryA wrote:
how many attendees were there?
Heard a 60,000 madhouse even though it looked and sounded like more.
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burnside 9/27/2015 2:55pm
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Essential wrote:
It's always strange to me how they're so into eating "organic" and their universal healthcare yet they all smoke like a chimney.
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What is strange to me is the Euro obsession with obnoxious, eardrum rupturing noises. I don't think I could handle someone incessantly blowing an air horn...
What is strange to me is the Euro obsession with obnoxious, eardrum rupturing noises. I don't think I could handle someone incessantly blowing an air horn directly behind my head, nor a chainsaw screaming at WOT.
Ah... You were clearly not at Foxhills in the 90s Wink
Andy_Greenney 9/27/2015 3:00pm
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burnside wrote:
Ah... You were clearly not at Foxhills in the 90s Wink
Unforgettable, the sound through the valley on the first lap, 2 strokes, air horns, chainsaws and the crowd
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PressPassP 9/27/2015 3:15pm
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Imagine the pressure on the French guys??

Paulin and Musquin crashed too in front of that lot too Pinch
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ktmdan 9/27/2015 3:17pm
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Mxdn in Europe just went on my bucket list. How would an American get treated??? Would it be like going to an Eagles game in a Cowboys jersey? Or would I make it out alive?
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motokiwi 9/27/2015 3:50pm
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Bultaco wrote:
I think it safe to say, most US riders have never been in a crowd like this. It would have to be exciting, if not a...
I think it safe to say, most US riders have never been in a crowd like this. It would have to be exciting, if not a little frightening.

Must be interesting for Webb who has never been to the mxdn / lived in a clean moto bubble his entire life. Welcome to the world!

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motokiwi 9/27/2015 3:52pm
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ktmdan wrote:
Mxdn in Europe just went on my bucket list. How would an American get treated??? Would it be like going to an Eagles game in a...
Mxdn in Europe just went on my bucket list. How would an American get treated??? Would it be like going to an Eagles game in a Cowboys jersey? Or would I make it out alive?
Im sure you will get treated very well if you enjoy it. Im sure you would get treated bad if you compare everything to back home / are offended by nudity / other english & euro party behavior.
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DA498 9/27/2015 5:45pm
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How do you find your way back to your spot after a piss break? Unsure
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Bultaco 9/27/2015 5:49pm
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DA498 wrote:
How do you find your way back to your spot after a piss break? Unsure
Pee in place? Unsure
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ATKpilot99 9/27/2015 6:06pm
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Maybe 20 years ago but I wouldn't be cut out for a crowd like that now. Guess I'll never attend a MXdN.... Maybe a USGP would be more my speed . Smile
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gt80rider 9/27/2015 7:21pm
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Freakn loved the rowdy/loud crowd, added a lot to the atmosphere of the event.
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500guy 9/27/2015 7:33pm
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ktmdan wrote:
Mxdn in Europe just went on my bucket list. How would an American get treated??? Would it be like going to an Eagles game in a...
Mxdn in Europe just went on my bucket list. How would an American get treated??? Would it be like going to an Eagles game in a Cowboys jersey? Or would I make it out alive?
I went to the last 2 in the UK and was treated awesome, it really is a fun event and there is nothing like the ones in Europe.

I went to Buds Creek and Thundervalley, they were good but nothing like the ones in the UK.
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Sandberm 9/27/2015 8:17pm
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I wonder what the Huffmans would do if I let off a couple smoke bombs and a flare up at Washougal next summer?

I just realized also that I own both a chainsaw and a two stroke leaf blower. Looks like Ill have to bring the wife to maximize our fan experience.
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TbonesPop 9/27/2015 9:55pm
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That was an insane atmosphere at that race. I can only dream of that kind of support at the GH MXoN in 2017. I'll be there with the family for sure to give my support. Congrats again to France. Very proud of our USA men.
F150Motocrosser 9/27/2015 10:33pm
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That was an insane atmosphere at that race. I can only dream of that kind of support at the GH MXoN in 2017. I'll be there...
That was an insane atmosphere at that race. I can only dream of that kind of support at the GH MXoN in 2017. I'll be there with the family for sure to give my support. Congrats again to France. Very proud of our USA men.
The bar has certainly been raised for promoters and home country fans alike for future MXdN races. Congrats to a well deserving French squad. I think it's safe to say that our USA boys rose to the occasion and met/surpassed most expectations, short of winning.
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Sidecar 9/27/2015 10:54pm
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What you guys get to see trackside is NOTHING compared to the campsites at night, car engines in shopping carts, naked pit bike racing, tents, e-z ups, rubbish skips and cars on fire, sofas being dragged behind cars with 5 or 6 people clinging on, at a Foxhills GP in about 94/95 the riot police were called, helicopters and all, made the national news and papers, it's pretty scary when you have your family with you sometimes, but great fun most of the time, you just have to be a little careful where you park your van.

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