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8/11/2015 6:59pm
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They say Unadilla is the most Euro AMA track.
Is Ernee the most AMA Euro track?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRVG7XyXU8I
I think Coop and JMart will go fast here.
Is Ernee the most AMA Euro track?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRVG7XyXU8I
I think Coop and JMart will go fast here.
The Shop
Steve Lamson told me last year after the race Jeremy Martin said while his bike was slower it was much easier to ride. Gothic Jay at Honda and Ian at KTM both said Tomac's and Dungey's bikes aren't set to full power in the states anyway so they just dialed in some more power to recreate the power they've had back home.
All of this to say is I don't think the bike differences play into our results that much.
Also to the different muffler at least one factory rider has been running an FIM spec muffler for all the outdoors and appears to have plenty of power. Where mufflers really come into play is the MEC where some privateers show up with mufflers they've been using in outdoors but don't pass sound. The sound levels are the same in both SX and MX but people take advantage of MX Sports' voluntary sound test compliance program and run a louder more powerful muffler. Life is good then they get surprised when they show up at the MEC.
It's a great to watch at as you can see just about the whole track from a single POV.
Lots of work done to make it wider.
THIS IS how an MX track is supposed to be.
1. the riders are actually on the ground now and then so they can race against each other
2. the fans can SEE the action.
I was there when Ryno, RC and Pastrana showed up.
If you have ever sat on that hillside and had a chance to follow the action
and
then you go to almost ANY other track, you miss the degree of viewing this layout offers.
Same thing at St. Jean D'Angely....... I was there too
I don't even try to go back to tracks like Lommel or Valkensvard. The viewing is practically non existent - just remember seeing the backs of other fans just like the 76 National in New Orleans, I don't even remember seeing Hannah or Smith at all.
Pit Row
Ernée was in 2005 with RC, Windham and Tedesco. Best race and atmosphere I've ever witnessed in person.
I don't care how the track looks like on paper (or on video) but the actual races that I have seen live have been incredibly good. Battles all over the track you didnt even know where to look at. Multiple lines everywhere as well
Plus this is the best venue for spectators I know - you're able to see almost all the track from one spot.
I'm just expecting the same levels of excitement and uncertainty the MXdN always brings....
Those pictures with a sea of people during the mxon 2005 are unreal.
France has a strong team team though. But USA has a very good team also.
It should be a great weekend of racing that is for sure.
The hillside road-jumps remind me of Saddleback and Carlsbad...
The Nay-Sayers are out of their heads: This is going to be an EPIC race.
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