GP of Argentina: Practice and Qualifying bench racing

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machine 3/28/2015 7:57am
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Man...honestly from that video, there's not much to separate the men from the boys...That's what I don't like about GP tracks..too much like freeways. Very scenic...
Man...honestly from that video, there's not much to separate the men from the boys...That's what I don't like about GP tracks..too much like freeways. Very scenic no doubt, but....
Sideways wrote:
I hope you are joking.. GP tracks like freeways? i guess you havent watched many GPs then.
I've seen enough to have that figured out. Rough doe not equal exciting to me, but that's just what i like. I understand Euros like different (safer) tracks. Hell, even the GP riders were complaining about too many jumps at Thailand...
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shaffstall721 wrote:
Where is ryan37 and the source?
DonM wrote:
Ryan is to busy trying to configure sand track lap times from Facebook videos and the source is waiting for his anti-depresents to kick in...
Ryan is to busy trying to configure sand track lap times from Facebook videos and the source is waiting for his anti-depresents to kick in...
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machine wrote:
Man...honestly from that video, there's not much to separate the men from the boys...That's what I don't like about GP tracks..too much like freeways. Very scenic...
Man...honestly from that video, there's not much to separate the men from the boys...That's what I don't like about GP tracks..too much like freeways. Very scenic no doubt, but....
Sideways wrote:
I hope you are joking.. GP tracks like freeways? i guess you havent watched many GPs then.
machine wrote:
I've seen enough to have that figured out. Rough doe not equal exciting to me, but that's just what i like. I understand Euros like different...
I've seen enough to have that figured out. Rough doe not equal exciting to me, but that's just what i like. I understand Euros like different (safer) tracks. Hell, even the GP riders were complaining about too many jumps at Thailand...
It will get better once we`re back in Europe.
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Sideways wrote:
I hope you are joking.. GP tracks like freeways? i guess you havent watched many GPs then.
machine wrote:
I've seen enough to have that figured out. Rough doe not equal exciting to me, but that's just what i like. I understand Euros like different...
I've seen enough to have that figured out. Rough doe not equal exciting to me, but that's just what i like. I understand Euros like different (safer) tracks. Hell, even the GP riders were complaining about too many jumps at Thailand...
kongols wrote:
It will get better once we`re back in Europe.
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shaffstall721 3/28/2015 8:01am
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shaffstall721 wrote:
Where is ryan37 and the source?
DonM wrote:
Ryan is to busy trying to configure sand track lap times from Facebook videos and the source is waiting for his anti-depresents to kick in...
Ryan is to busy trying to configure sand track lap times from Facebook videos and the source is waiting for his anti-depresents to kick in...
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machine wrote:
Man...honestly from that video, there's not much to separate the men from the boys...That's what I don't like about GP tracks..too much like freeways. Very scenic...
Man...honestly from that video, there's not much to separate the men from the boys...That's what I don't like about GP tracks..too much like freeways. Very scenic no doubt, but....
Sideways wrote:
I hope you are joking.. GP tracks like freeways? i guess you havent watched many GPs then.
machine wrote:
I've seen enough to have that figured out. Rough doe not equal exciting to me, but that's just what i like. I understand Euros like different...
I've seen enough to have that figured out. Rough doe not equal exciting to me, but that's just what i like. I understand Euros like different (safer) tracks. Hell, even the GP riders were complaining about too many jumps at Thailand...
The jumps weren't the problem. The issue was riding a track of that nature in such high temperatures and humidity.
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ivanasw1 3/28/2015 8:03am
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So they made another track for Villopoto to win?
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mx_phreek 3/28/2015 8:03am
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Track looks great from what I can tell from gopro. Not like last two pieces of crap we've had. I'm hoping for a clean sweep of both motos from RV to close this thing up. Looking forward to seeing a decent track at last.
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machine 3/28/2015 8:05am
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Sideways wrote:
I hope you are joking.. GP tracks like freeways? i guess you havent watched many GPs then.
machine wrote:
I've seen enough to have that figured out. Rough doe not equal exciting to me, but that's just what i like. I understand Euros like different...
I've seen enough to have that figured out. Rough doe not equal exciting to me, but that's just what i like. I understand Euros like different (safer) tracks. Hell, even the GP riders were complaining about too many jumps at Thailand...
jamma10 wrote:
The jumps weren't the problem. The issue was riding a track of that nature in such high temperatures and humidity.
I understand that, however, I saw a video where Stribos outwardly complained about the jumps and so did Lupino. This track looks beautiful, but I just don't see anything in that video to separate the field. Maybe i'm missing something, I don't know..Wink
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Sideways wrote:
I hope you are joking.. GP tracks like freeways? i guess you havent watched many GPs then.
machine wrote:
I've seen enough to have that figured out. Rough doe not equal exciting to me, but that's just what i like. I understand Euros like different...
I've seen enough to have that figured out. Rough doe not equal exciting to me, but that's just what i like. I understand Euros like different (safer) tracks. Hell, even the GP riders were complaining about too many jumps at Thailand...
kongols wrote:
It will get better once we`re back in Europe.
Indeed. In my view it doesn't even start till we get to Europe. These fly-away tracks have no genuine pedigree.
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FB 3/28/2015 8:11am
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Wait until the track gets rougher and rutted before saying there is nothing to separate the field.
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machine wrote:
I've seen enough to have that figured out. Rough doe not equal exciting to me, but that's just what i like. I understand Euros like different...
I've seen enough to have that figured out. Rough doe not equal exciting to me, but that's just what i like. I understand Euros like different (safer) tracks. Hell, even the GP riders were complaining about too many jumps at Thailand...
jamma10 wrote:
The jumps weren't the problem. The issue was riding a track of that nature in such high temperatures and humidity.
machine wrote:
I understand that, however, I saw a video where Stribos outwardly complained about the jumps and so did Lupino. This track looks beautiful, but I just...
I understand that, however, I saw a video where Stribos outwardly complained about the jumps and so did Lupino. This track looks beautiful, but I just don't see anything in that video to separate the field. Maybe i'm missing something, I don't know..Wink
Strijbos said it was more like a Supercross track than a Motocross track and Lupino said they built a track to suit RV, that was basically the crux of it.

What sort of things do you want to see to help separate the field? At the moment the surface of this Argentinian track seems as flat as a pancake, it seems to have a suprisingly hard base. Hopefully it will start to rut up, but without any support classes Im not sure how rough it will get!? Time will tell I guess.
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roughneck 3/28/2015 8:14am
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With a name like Kei Yamamoto..on a Honda....Just the name sounds fast..and you would think he would be on a Yamaha..more fitting Smile
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jamma10 wrote:
Strijbos said it was more like a Supercross track than a Motocross track and Lupino said they built a track to suit RV, that was basically...
Strijbos said it was more like a Supercross track than a Motocross track and Lupino said they built a track to suit RV, that was basically the crux of it.

What sort of things do you want to see to help separate the field? At the moment the surface of this Argentinian track seems as flat as a pancake, it seems to have a suprisingly hard base. Hopefully it will start to rut up, but without any support classes Im not sure how rough it will get!? Time will tell I guess.
Mainly jump sections that only certain guys can put together and sharper 180 corners, that's exciting to me...other than that, I like the track. Those two things can separate.
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Ninurta 3/28/2015 8:17am
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Ninurta wrote:
So will RV change things up and say "It's ok to win by 10seconds in quali and save energy fo the races..."Whistling
wired4speed wrote:
You have a good point...Saturday racing is for gate pick only. If the weather is favorable I don't think any of the riders will hold back...
You have a good point...Saturday racing is for gate pick only. If the weather is favorable I don't think any of the riders will hold back on getting the best gate pick possible. Unless RV believes he needs to save energy for Sunday I don't see him slowing up whether he's in the lead or not. I know the Euro's are faster than what they show in free practice. It's just a strategy I don't understand unless there is a clear reason like the heat index in round 2.
He certainly has the speed. He had the last 2 GP's to learn the system so this is the perfect moment to dominate the 2 races and go 1-1. Less riders on the track also (No EMX or WMX)... there's only one thing that can stop him this weekend and that's the gate Wink

Just kidding guys Grinning It's been 3 weeks, let's get this show going!!
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jamma10 3/28/2015 8:18am
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jamma10 wrote:
Strijbos said it was more like a Supercross track than a Motocross track and Lupino said they built a track to suit RV, that was basically...
Strijbos said it was more like a Supercross track than a Motocross track and Lupino said they built a track to suit RV, that was basically the crux of it.

What sort of things do you want to see to help separate the field? At the moment the surface of this Argentinian track seems as flat as a pancake, it seems to have a suprisingly hard base. Hopefully it will start to rut up, but without any support classes Im not sure how rough it will get!? Time will tell I guess.
machine wrote:
Mainly jump sections that only certain guys can put together and sharper 180 corners, that's exciting to me...other than that, I like the track. Those two...
Mainly jump sections that only certain guys can put together and sharper 180 corners, that's exciting to me...other than that, I like the track. Those two things can separate.
You mean a bit more like this? Smile

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machine 3/28/2015 8:18am
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Sideways wrote:
when is next practice?
Saturday:
MX2 Free Practice 10:45
MXGP Free Practice 11:15
MX2 Time Practice 13:00
MXGP Time Practice 13:35
MX2 Qualifying Race 15:10
MXGP Qualifying Race 16:00

Sunday:
MX2 Warm up 10:20
MXGP Warm up 10:40
MX2 Race 1 12:15
MXGP Race 1 13:15
MX2 Race 2 15:10
MXGP Race 2 16:10

I'm assuming those are US East coast times
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jamma10 3/28/2015 8:18am
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Sideways wrote:
when is next practice?
Think MX2 times practice starts in about 40 mins
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machine 3/28/2015 8:19am
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jamma10 wrote:
Strijbos said it was more like a Supercross track than a Motocross track and Lupino said they built a track to suit RV, that was basically...
Strijbos said it was more like a Supercross track than a Motocross track and Lupino said they built a track to suit RV, that was basically the crux of it.

What sort of things do you want to see to help separate the field? At the moment the surface of this Argentinian track seems as flat as a pancake, it seems to have a suprisingly hard base. Hopefully it will start to rut up, but without any support classes Im not sure how rough it will get!? Time will tell I guess.
machine wrote:
Mainly jump sections that only certain guys can put together and sharper 180 corners, that's exciting to me...other than that, I like the track. Those two...
Mainly jump sections that only certain guys can put together and sharper 180 corners, that's exciting to me...other than that, I like the track. Those two things can separate.
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You mean a bit more like this? :) [img]https://www.motoxaddicts.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/2014-St-Louis-Supercross-Track-Map.jpg[/img]
You mean a bit more like this? Smile
Why did I know you would go there...Grinning
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karsmakers 3/28/2015 8:19am
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Wait until the track gets rougher and rutted before saying there is nothing to separate the field.
No shit...It's just practice and this track will get a lot rougher by race time tomorrow. Remember, they don't groom the track like they do here (in between moto's etc). No one is talking about the rain coming which would be RV's cryptonite. If it doesnt rain I like his chances.
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markit 3/28/2015 8:22am
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Just paid up is the Qualifying going to be on the mxgp sight today?
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MxKing809 3/28/2015 8:23am
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Dudes.... that soil looks like Red Bud....... 'nuff said
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karsmakers 3/28/2015 8:23am
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shaffstall721 wrote:
Where is ryan37 and the source?
DonM wrote:
Ryan is to busy trying to configure sand track lap times from Facebook videos and the source is waiting for his anti-depresents to kick in...
Ryan is to busy trying to configure sand track lap times from Facebook videos and the source is waiting for his anti-depresents to kick in...
ATKpilot99 wrote:
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The source is praying for rain as we speak. We all know he would have already been on here if RV sucked in practice. I suspect he will blame the track if it doesn't rain and RV wins.
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500guy 3/28/2015 8:24am
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That one section looks like Buds Creek . glad to see some spectators there too, it inspires the riders.
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rutsmash 3/28/2015 8:26am
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How does seperating the field equate to good racing? I've never understood that. If you take that to an extreme and make the track so technical so only one guy can do everything, how does that equal good racing if he wins all the time? It seems to me the track should be technical enough with jumps etc to be fun for riders and fans, but where most riders can do the obstacles. The race win should come down to strategy, line selection and split-second decision making in the race where there are more guys near the lead at any given time.
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markit 3/28/2015 8:26am
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DonM wrote:
Ryan is to busy trying to configure sand track lap times from Facebook videos and the source is waiting for his anti-depresents to kick in...
Ryan is to busy trying to configure sand track lap times from Facebook videos and the source is waiting for his anti-depresents to kick in...
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karsmakers wrote:
The source is praying for rain as we speak. We all know he would have already been on here if RV sucked in practice. I suspect...
The source is praying for rain as we speak. We all know he would have already been on here if RV sucked in practice. I suspect he will blame the track if it doesn't rain and RV wins.
Pretty much a done deal that the track was hand made for RV, you know he has the pull over there.Smile

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