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I think most people on here now acknowledge MXGP as the pinnacle of motocross racing. In the past there was a argument that the US nats could be stronger, but now times have changed, things have progressed all around the world in Moto, and the world stage is rightfully at the top, where it should be.
Now considering this as a fairly recent adjustment, it would be perfectly natural for each moto nation to want to send their best riders to compete on the world stage throughout the year. I think any true fan of moto, who understands the magic of true outdoor racing & all its variables would love nothing more then seeing the best of the best race, and see one of there country men bring home a world title. Fly the flag on the podium & hear the national anthem all around world.
So IMO it is time the US started to dream this dream. The riders, fans & industry start to plan an attack the world championships. Im not talking about sending all the top riders, ruining the US nats or SX. Im talking about 1 team of 2 elite US riders to dedicate themselves to bringing home a true world title of motocross.
I appreciate the industry depends on SX for bringing in the money. But consider this, an true MXGP world champion would also be very marketable. It would be a shot in the arm for US industry & make certain aspects more relevant again.
I think at a time SX is losing some of its wow factor, it wouldn't hurt to give something else a go. Personally I would love nothing more then to see a few elite US riders learning to ride the deep sand, mixing things up with the big boys & pushing the sport of Moto to a new level on the whole.
Now considering this as a fairly recent adjustment, it would be perfectly natural for each moto nation to want to send their best riders to compete on the world stage throughout the year. I think any true fan of moto, who understands the magic of true outdoor racing & all its variables would love nothing more then seeing the best of the best race, and see one of there country men bring home a world title. Fly the flag on the podium & hear the national anthem all around world.
So IMO it is time the US started to dream this dream. The riders, fans & industry start to plan an attack the world championships. Im not talking about sending all the top riders, ruining the US nats or SX. Im talking about 1 team of 2 elite US riders to dedicate themselves to bringing home a true world title of motocross.
I appreciate the industry depends on SX for bringing in the money. But consider this, an true MXGP world champion would also be very marketable. It would be a shot in the arm for US industry & make certain aspects more relevant again.
I think at a time SX is losing some of its wow factor, it wouldn't hurt to give something else a go. Personally I would love nothing more then to see a few elite US riders learning to ride the deep sand, mixing things up with the big boys & pushing the sport of Moto to a new level on the whole.
The Shop
For financial reasons the Nationals would need to be that series. Plus the overal talent pool in in the states is higher than europe.
Technically speaking, since 2008 the Supercross championship is considered a FIM World Championship...sooooo if we're going straight off series name...
Cairoli
Herlings
Roczen
Tomac
Musquin
In that order In my opinion anyway
Pit Row
I'd argue Supercross is still the most popular mx series in the world, and until that changes, many of the top racers (from around the world) aren't going to race MXGP nor will we have a combined "world series". 3 out of the 5 top riders you list race in the US SX/MX series which proves my point.
Your list is missing Anderson too if you are going to have Musquin on there.
And no,most people on here DO NOT acknowledge that MXGP is the pinnacle of motocross racing, not even close
The effort of the MXGP is to take the sport worldwide and introduce it to those that would not normally see it. They don't have the luxury of having permanent tracks in some of those places.
The worlds best rider rides the tracks they are presented with on the day better than anyone else does.
If people are happy for someone to only compete in one country at the same set of tracks each year and call them the best in the world, why would a rider opt to do anything else?
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