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Dear Mr. Stewart,
Congratulations on your TUE for next year. We have absolutely no problem whatsoever with you using the substance in question while competing since you have now filed the proper paperwork.
But we have decided to retroactively destroy your 2014 season, including both "super" cross and the outdoor "nationals". You will have to forfeit all wins, prize money, etc. from last year from the positive test forward. Of course, we don't have the power to force, nor will we ask Feld Entertainment, the television networks, and everyone else who profited from you riding to unwind the past and give up everything they gained however.
And of course, despite the fact that you have now gone through all the proper procedures, and filed the proper paperwork to receive approval for the TUE in 2015, we feel it is necessary to destroy the 2015 season of both "super" cross and outdoor "nationals" for yourself, your sponsors, and most of your fans, by not allowing you to ride until August, 2015. We strongly feel it is necessary to destroy 4 of your seasons for your single-and first-violation.
We apologize for taking far longer to decide this case than many murder trials take, however these things must be handled very carefully and thoroughly. Plus, as we all summer in different areas in Europe, it was difficult to coordinate things between us. Also, Wolfgang briefly ran out of Cristal, and Giuseppe ran out of caviar more than once, and to ask them to continue the discussions without those would have been very inconsiderate on our part. (Please use discretion in revealing to anyone that Giuseppe was part of the discussions, as it would look good for neither Wolfgang nor ourselves. Thank you for understanding.) Luckily, we managed to find a gentleman from India who was available to do our dirty work for us, and we are told that the accommodations at the Best Western where you had your hearing with him were excellent.
We are aware that you are nearing the end of your illustrious career, but feel that a 16 month suspension probably will not bring it to a premature ending. We also hope it does not endanger your status as an icon of the sport. It would be a shame to have one of the sport's most popular riders of all time end his career in controversy and disgrace, but you American cowboys always seem rather stubborn when it comes to following our Rules the way we absolutely demand from the rest of the world.
It may seem odd to you that a European organization such as ours has any power over the American "super" cross and outdoor "national" series, since they are perfectly capable of governing themselves, but that is what the organizers of those series decided. They are obviously wise, have excellent judgement, and who are we to argue with them?
In closing, we wish you much success year after next in 2016, and hope for your full recovery from the condition requiring the TUE.
Sincerely,
The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme
PS: Please pass along our heartfelt thanks to your fellow countryman Mr. Villopoto for rescuing the rapidly sinking motocross GPs from failure. Giuseppe has indeed made things very difficult with many of his decisions but he is family and what are you going to do, yes? This should buy him some time for which we are very grateful.
Congratulations on your TUE for next year. We have absolutely no problem whatsoever with you using the substance in question while competing since you have now filed the proper paperwork.
But we have decided to retroactively destroy your 2014 season, including both "super" cross and the outdoor "nationals". You will have to forfeit all wins, prize money, etc. from last year from the positive test forward. Of course, we don't have the power to force, nor will we ask Feld Entertainment, the television networks, and everyone else who profited from you riding to unwind the past and give up everything they gained however.
And of course, despite the fact that you have now gone through all the proper procedures, and filed the proper paperwork to receive approval for the TUE in 2015, we feel it is necessary to destroy the 2015 season of both "super" cross and outdoor "nationals" for yourself, your sponsors, and most of your fans, by not allowing you to ride until August, 2015. We strongly feel it is necessary to destroy 4 of your seasons for your single-and first-violation.
We apologize for taking far longer to decide this case than many murder trials take, however these things must be handled very carefully and thoroughly. Plus, as we all summer in different areas in Europe, it was difficult to coordinate things between us. Also, Wolfgang briefly ran out of Cristal, and Giuseppe ran out of caviar more than once, and to ask them to continue the discussions without those would have been very inconsiderate on our part. (Please use discretion in revealing to anyone that Giuseppe was part of the discussions, as it would look good for neither Wolfgang nor ourselves. Thank you for understanding.) Luckily, we managed to find a gentleman from India who was available to do our dirty work for us, and we are told that the accommodations at the Best Western where you had your hearing with him were excellent.
We are aware that you are nearing the end of your illustrious career, but feel that a 16 month suspension probably will not bring it to a premature ending. We also hope it does not endanger your status as an icon of the sport. It would be a shame to have one of the sport's most popular riders of all time end his career in controversy and disgrace, but you American cowboys always seem rather stubborn when it comes to following our Rules the way we absolutely demand from the rest of the world.
It may seem odd to you that a European organization such as ours has any power over the American "super" cross and outdoor "national" series, since they are perfectly capable of governing themselves, but that is what the organizers of those series decided. They are obviously wise, have excellent judgement, and who are we to argue with them?
In closing, we wish you much success year after next in 2016, and hope for your full recovery from the condition requiring the TUE.
Sincerely,
The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme
PS: Please pass along our heartfelt thanks to your fellow countryman Mr. Villopoto for rescuing the rapidly sinking motocross GPs from failure. Giuseppe has indeed made things very difficult with many of his decisions but he is family and what are you going to do, yes? This should buy him some time for which we are very grateful.
The Shop
Destroy 4 of your seasons for your first and only offense.....and oh yeah, your TUE is cool for next year.
Utter BULLSHIT!!
Great letter, man!!
MX/SX were great before JS7, and it will continue to be after he's gone. He certainly added excitement with his riding style and creativity on the bike, but HE screwed up and he's paying a heavy price for it...he no doubt will figure things out though.
WADA's is here: https://www.wada-ama.org/en/contact-us
His Adderall came in the mail once a month?
Pit Row
James broke the rules and absolutely deserved some form of punishment, not 16 fucking months.
Awesome post Pilotdude
Not this time. This time he is being effed over by some Euro elitists that have no place in American motorcycle racing.
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