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Coming into the year it seemed like it was all about the KTM trio with the two big chiefs joined by the kid that broke Herlings single season 250 records. And of course who can forget Lewis Philips with the all time face palm of saying he doesn’t think Gajser would even win a race. My god it should take awhile before anyone takes your analysis seriously. But as it stands Gajser now only trails Everts, AC, Roberts and DeCoster at the age of 24. So after crashing his way to his 4th title now and 3rd in the top class where does he rank on the all time list? Is he firmly top 10 now?
And stats don't lie. It's amazing if you watch the crashes he's had in the last years AND look at the sucess he's had.
The Shop
He comes across as a very good hearted, friendly bloke, and I don't think it's in any way an act. His concern today for Jeremy Van Horebeek was very obvious, as was his relief when Lisa Leyland said he'd walked back to the pits.
He prangs a bit, but really, they all do. He just seems far less prone to injury than , say, Jeffry Herlings . Though, he has been on the hurt list - he's not immune to injury, at all.
He got an MX2 World Championships at age 19, and did not stay when he could, and went straight into MXGP, to get that title his first year. And 2 others since then.
As a comparison (and I'm quite an appreciator of Cianciarulo, I'm no 'hater'), Tim is just over a month older than Adam, but he's been on 450s, and winning, since 2016. AC, only this year went to 450s, with a 250 US title from 2019. TG's achieved a hell of a lot, yet some people seem to dismiss that.
I'd missed this supposed dislike by Lewis of Tim - I'll have to chase that up - if correct, Lewis (who's writings and Pod casts I quite like) really is not doing himself any favours.
As mentioned by other posters above, the crashing thing is old, all riders crash.....some get injured some dont.
He has the same nr. of 'Kings class' titles as Mikkola, Thorpe, and Malherbe.
He has more then Geboers, Herlings, Puzar, Bayle, Albertyn, Pichon, Tortelli, Carlsqvist to name a few.
He's also nowhere near as inconsistent as people make out or he wouldn't have wrapped this championship up already. The only person that could have matched his speed and fitness consistently over the course of the season crashed and hurt himself. TC222 just didn't quite have it this year either after some small injuries.
I think we're in for a treat over the next few years as TG, Prado & Herlings could push each other to do incredible things in a class that has about 10 other guys that can also step up and win at any time. You can also never count TC222 out
You could say: No, because all champions need to step up to the MXGP class and that creates a damn hard class.
You could say: Yes, in the past the classes where more stacked because you started a weekend with 120 riders who all wanted to qualify for 30 places. At some tracks you needed to race between real sand specialists and at some other tracks you found yourself between some local 'blue groove' specialists.
I say this all just to show that it's a complicated question.
Pit Row
He’s awesome, and seems to be just as awesome of a person. I’m a fan for sure.
Your answer: "not feel the need to compare things, realising that anyone who gets four world motocross titles is good..."
Did I miss a memo?
Is Tim Gajser a great motocross rider? Off Course, where does he rank up between the greats? They are all Number one!! Happy Ayearinmx?
Everyone else doesn't seem to crash that much but they're made of glass – he's the veritable test dummy and made of rubber.
One thing is for sure regarding Gajser: Not many has ever had such a beautiful riding style. If someone asks what makes a good riding style in MX, point to that guy.
His ability to stay healthy despite lobbing at the scenery multiple times , doesnt change the fact that he is fast .
Combine the 2 and you have what we are seeing.
If we ever see a season where everyone stays fit, you cant say he wont be in contention for every win.
https://m.vitalmx.com/forums/Moto-Related,20/Gajser-unfazed,1383508
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