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Now that would be interesting.
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But having A1 be an East/West it would take away the 6 weeks of injury recovery time that the East allows. It would take out title contenders that get injured in the off season that can currently shift coasts. Like Forkner this year.
Back in the 90s they would have round 2 in Houston or Minneapolis and it would be an East/West. So it has worked in the past.
It's so unique and nothing like the other SX tracks. I want to see all the 250 riders take on that beast.
To have the shoot outs in other rounds helps to keep the hype steady all season long (current schedule = first races excitment, then 250 west, triple crown 1, 250 east + some west guys in 450, triple crown 2, Daytona, east west shoot out 1, triple crown 2, then finale/championship winners & east/west shoot out 2). That variety is interesting as it is, so far it is round 10 and it is still interesting.
- I don't see how 1 series could be more exciting than 2.
- Rookies right now are not finishing 18th; great rookies or riders in their 2nd year can shine, that is not something they could do against all the top guys combined
- So much fewer rookies would get good support and so the possibility to become "great".
- With less to no coverage, it would be much harder to become of fan of them (everyone can have preferences on this type of riders or styles or just cheer for the local boys).
- It is also great to let the riders heal but still remain competitive for 1 coast; the youngsters would be injured more often in a longer series.
- It is great now too as the West guys can try the 450 class as fill in riders when moving East, and vice versa.
- We already have all the best during (the safer) outdoors, which brings a good variety all year long (West/East/then All) and the nice balance.
- "That or put an end to guys being career lifers in the class": it would not either as the best guys would still have the best bikes, and still it is not a guaranty to move up and to pile up titles as 10 fast guys want it as much if not more when younger.
- The feeder class is already at Loretta; fast amateurs get good support and are on solid programs too.
What I do agree with is maybe it could be cool to have more often juniors (125 or 250 amateurs), maybe 3 times a year, but the risks for the riders (and the promoters liability) is I think very high. I think it is better they become 18, take their 250 then race 1 coast where they can qualify for a main if they have enough equipment and seat time.
That’s not good for the sport or the fans.
Be careful what you wish for.
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