Eli is going to freakin' bring it this season......

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Edited Date/Time 12/30/2021 7:42pm
First off , Merry Christmas you guys.

Second......Yeah , Eli is going to be on a mission this year. Weird seeing him on blue , but I honestly think this is going to be the change he needed. He is going to crush it this year. Not a prediction.......He's going to crush it.

NFM.
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Cayden Thompson 12/24/2021 10:44pm
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I'm more excited for A1 than Christmas.
Yes, I think he'll do well since he has a team that will do and change whatever he needs.
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T-Fish 12/25/2021 12:21am
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You're going to be really hungover when you wake up in the morning.
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skypig 12/25/2021 12:21am
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“When the gate drops…..”


Until then, we shoot the breeze.
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jaun 12/25/2021 12:45am
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Thisusernameisavailable wrote:
5 premier class SX championship wins in 11 years says that Team Kawi have a good idea what needs changing and what doesn’t..
Lay of the meth, Bro
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jaun 12/25/2021 12:48am
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6 Supercross 450 titles in 11 years, does KTM know what needs changing better then Kawi
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blockhead17 12/25/2021 1:03am
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I’m interested to see how he looks, he has his suspension and chassis guy from the Honda days..
Those 4 motos before he got hurt on the Honda was some of the fastest riding I have ever seen.
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sgrimmxdad 12/25/2021 3:58am
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I agree, I have a feeling Eli is going to surprise some people. If he gets comfortable, the boys better watch out!
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Bruce372 12/25/2021 4:10am
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I have a feeling that Webb will start slow and finish really strong as he builds confidence snd dial the bike.

I have a feeling Ken will have a similar season to those past.

It's going to be interesting if Tomac goes full beast mode and these two can't touch him
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walent215 12/25/2021 4:39am
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Tomac fan here
Given his current family situation , it’s my opinion we have seen the last of any “ Beast Mode “ rides from Tomac .
Last years conservative riding we saw is a good indicator .
I hope I’m wrong and he goes out and puts the clamps to the field .
Can’t wait to see what this year brings .
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blockhead17 12/25/2021 6:07am
12/25/2021 6:07am
walent215 wrote:
Tomac fan here Given his current family situation , it’s my opinion we have seen the last of any “ Beast Mode “ rides from Tomac...
Tomac fan here
Given his current family situation , it’s my opinion we have seen the last of any “ Beast Mode “ rides from Tomac .
Last years conservative riding we saw is a good indicator .
I hope I’m wrong and he goes out and puts the clamps to the field .
Can’t wait to see what this year brings .
Having a family doesn’t always slow you down…
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spimx 12/25/2021 6:09am
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Ac, sexton and plessinger are going to step up
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motomike137 12/25/2021 7:02am
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Bruce372 wrote:
I have a feeling that Webb will start slow and finish really strong as he builds confidence snd dial the bike. I have a feeling Ken...
I have a feeling that Webb will start slow and finish really strong as he builds confidence snd dial the bike.

I have a feeling Ken will have a similar season to those past.

It's going to be interesting if Tomac goes full beast mode and these two can't touch him
I don't see "beast mode" necessarily winning him a SX title. Supercross is more about technical riding and tactical warfare than out and out speed. He had a tough time getting the first one and this one will not be easier. I still think it goes through a healthy Webb new bike or not.
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motomike137 12/25/2021 7:04am
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spimx wrote:
Ac, sexton and plessinger are going to step up
It's likely one or all of them could score a win but breaking into the big three consistently? I'd pick Bam as the one with a shot at doing that.
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Gworm 12/25/2021 7:23am
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WHOA THERE FELLAS!!

I thought Vital’s hierarchy has already agreed on Malcolm winning it all.

You can’t just change without filling out all the paperwork!

Also, Merry Christmas ya filthy animals!!
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Motoxdoc 12/25/2021 7:36am
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I’ll be happy for him if he can just not have his typical up and down season….and his pants don’t fall off.
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GoggleFiend904 12/25/2021 7:38am
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blockhead17 wrote:
I’m interested to see how he looks, he has his suspension and chassis guy from the Honda days.. Those 4 motos before he got hurt on...
I’m interested to see how he looks, he has his suspension and chassis guy from the Honda days..
Those 4 motos before he got hurt on the Honda was some of the fastest riding I have ever seen.
I think this is a pretty big deal, and that star already had a very good base setup. We may see him comfortable more consistently. Atleast that’s what I’m hoping
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GoggleFiend904 wrote:
I think this is a pretty big deal, and that star already had a very good base setup. We may see him comfortable more consistently. Atleast...
I think this is a pretty big deal, and that star already had a very good base setup. We may see him comfortable more consistently. Atleast that’s what I’m hoping
Eli isn’t stupid…neither is John. If Yamaha hadn’t given him Carte Blanche to do whatever it took to make him 100% comfortable…he could have easily found an alternative. I believe he’ll come out swinging, and shock the complete shit out of a whole lot of people.

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brocster 12/25/2021 8:15am
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He’ll win a couple as will several others. They are splitting hairs on lap times and it’ll be a case of he who makes the least amount of mistakes wins. Going to be a good season that’s going down to the wire.

Funny there is not much mention of Ferrandis being in the mix after Barcia wins A1….
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cwel11 12/25/2021 8:29am
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It’ll be interesting to watch how he does. The problem will be the same as every other year with him and that’s managing his bad nights. The color of the bike doesn’t change the stripes of the tiger on the seat. He’s special to watch on his on nights though.
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quadzrulebro 12/25/2021 9:33am
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walent215 wrote:
Tomac fan here Given his current family situation , it’s my opinion we have seen the last of any “ Beast Mode “ rides from Tomac...
Tomac fan here
Given his current family situation , it’s my opinion we have seen the last of any “ Beast Mode “ rides from Tomac .
Last years conservative riding we saw is a good indicator .
I hope I’m wrong and he goes out and puts the clamps to the field .
Can’t wait to see what this year brings .
blockhead17 wrote:
Having a family doesn’t always slow you down… [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2021/12/25/524555/s1200_35CF8B0A_DDD3_41F9_9C81_A2F8EBD926B0.jpg[/img]
Having a family doesn’t always slow you down…
Sorry, remind me again. How many championships did Chad Reed (one of the greatest riders in the history of the sport) win after starting his family?
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VanDan 12/25/2021 9:44am
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Hopefully he turns up for the MXoN...
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jeffro503 12/25/2021 9:55am
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Johnny Ringo wrote:
Merry Christmas Jeffro, hope you’re right.
You too man!!

And yeah , I was knocking down some serious White Russians last night when I made this thread haha. It's all good though , even sober I feel the same way about Eli. Seems to be spilt right about down the middle.

So weird , the 2022 SX season is only a couple weeks away. Crazy how fast this off season went by.
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cmotodad 12/25/2021 10:11am
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Starts will dictate ET3's season. Merry Christmas to all!
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TbonesPop 12/25/2021 10:39am
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Reading the tea leaves, I think its checkers or wreckers (or he will lay up if a race win is out of reach) for Eli this year meaning he's going for race wins in the record books as opposed to winning a championship. If the Championship is there for the taking, then I'm sure he will go for it. But after watching his video, sure seems like he was insinuating he is looking to go after his standings in the record books for win totals. I love it and looking forward to seeing him on the YZ. The only thing I don't like about it is, its going to screw my RM Fantasy picks up on a weekly basis.....
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Zachintosh 12/25/2021 11:41am
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Raw speed isn't gonna matter in SX if he keeps starting around 10th or worse. Can't charge through the pack with this field.
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689 12/25/2021 11:44am
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Watching the recent Bell video, I tend to think that desire to win at any cost might be starting to fade away. Sounded like he realises he has achieved a lot in moto, has a wife and kid to go home to. That said, imo he looks more comfortable on the YZ so I am hoping he kills it next year.
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