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In RacerX, Dungey says GP tracks aren't that good and that competition is tougher here in America. Also says he will not be doing the USGP.
Do you have an interest in going to race a GP one day?
I thought about it until I seen Villo’s [Ryan Villopoto], just how everything worked out in that aspect. Not to mention, not to disrespect the MXGP guys, but those tracks over there just look terrible. There’s been a lot of races where it looked good, but then there’s a lot of races where I don’t even really think it’s really racing. It looks really hard-pack. It doesn’t look like a racetrack in my eyes. I think over here in America the competition is higher, tougher. So I won’t ever probably do that in my lifetime.
I was a bit surprised by his answer.
Do you have an interest in going to race a GP one day?
I thought about it until I seen Villo’s [Ryan Villopoto], just how everything worked out in that aspect. Not to mention, not to disrespect the MXGP guys, but those tracks over there just look terrible. There’s been a lot of races where it looked good, but then there’s a lot of races where I don’t even really think it’s really racing. It looks really hard-pack. It doesn’t look like a racetrack in my eyes. I think over here in America the competition is higher, tougher. So I won’t ever probably do that in my lifetime.
I was a bit surprised by his answer.
Stronger competition is debatable, but strong saying that when he got spanked at the nations
Still good to hear an honest opinion from a racer himself not a vitard
The Shop
Dungey thought about doing the GP,s until he saw RV get his arse kicked ?
That's the same RV , that used to kick Dungeys arse all the time ,
Track,s eh ? , Load of bollocks
Ha Ha Ha , really dude ?
Just remind me again how Alessi did in his GP rides this year ?
Actually, I think Dungey's style would be perfect for the GP's. Look how many have dropped out to injury. His consistency would have him right there in the title fight. IMO
And i find that the variation of tracks in GPs are very good to have.
Pit Row
After what you just said about Alessi , you are just contradicting yourself !
You just made a reference that Alessi , did better in his GP rides than he did at Washougal , in a somewhat shit attempt to try and make out the Nationals are stronger than the GP,s .
Ernee isnt my favourite track, but i thnk the changes they have made will make it a much better track .
St Jean was awesome, nothing like a french crowd.
This is only a small snippet but if he is highlighting terrain as a minus then don't agree with Ryan here. One of the most awesome things about the GPs (and MX in general) is the variation in terrain. It's one reason why tyre manufactures make different tyres in the first place, and why some riders excel in certain conditions etc. It adds a further dynamic to the sport and is another reason why you have to be good across all scenarios to win the World Championship.
Poor track maintenance and the few rounds consisting of garbage man made layouts are one thing, fine I totally agree there. But that shouldn't be lumped in with any terrain that fails to be the perfect dream scenario of grippy wonder dirt. Still, all that said, I can totally understand why he wouldn't want to come over, just as I can for Tony not wanting to leave the GPs. Competition wise there's little to nothing in it these days.
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