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Also look at Sexton on that underpowered Honda last year compared to what he's doing now on a 450. Also take that with consideration that the only 450 race jmart has done he finished a close second behind beast mode Tomac.
I don't see why he wouldn't rip on a 450
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I’m not a huge JMart fan. I’m just being factual. JMart has speed, craft, and starts. He has championship pedigree. He trains, practices, tests. He’s got it all.
There is literally nothing so far that indicates Dylan will be any better then Martin on the 450. It’s possible they will both be awesome! But Dylan has just as good a chance of being a Plessinger on the 450 too.
The only time Martin ran the 450 he got 2nd at Daytona SX.
Time will tell how it all shakes out. If it’s my money, I’d feel very comfortable going all in on JMart on the 450 over Fernandis.
Just my opinion...
Not bashing on Ferrandis at all, but points wins championships, not fastest laps.
This isn't FMX
I don't think him smoking dudes on 250s is really relevant being that was years ago. I think what throws me off a bit is why is he still in the 250 class if he'd be so good on a 450? I know with injury and such he got held back but obviously after winning two 250 championships he was still gonna run this class again before he got hurt. To me I'd think if there is so much potential for 450 speed and success why would you stay in the 250 class?
Only reason I can think of is to make more money; get all you can while you can. Just seems like the 450 class is most guys goal and that's what they push for.
I'll end with 450 SX, I don't see fireworks. I'll agree that he could be up there on 450s outdoors.
Pit Row
As for J-Mart on a GasGas in 450....if it's there it would be a great signing for both parties. Who else is left for them? Savatgy? No disrespect but I'd take Jeremy over him. Tickle? He'd be OK but at least Jeremy is marketable as a former (and possibly current) national champ. McElrath? Unlikely after the bridge he burned leaving TLD in 2019. Plus he's more focused on getting a back-door rule change to stay in the 250 class anyway....
For sure his pure SX experience is going to hurt him and that is a factor on who gets a shot on the 450. He’s not nearly as good at SX as he is MX and that’s definitely a big factor.
This thread is just a "What if?"
Jason Anderson is a bad enough dude to win a LL1 moto but I wouldn't expect him to finish top 5 at the end of the year even if healthy. J Mart on the other hand may only get one or two podiums but spend the rest of the year 4-7 range. J Mart has great racecraft and just is always there.
If GG offers a multi-year deal including guaranteed 450, things might change.
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