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Call me crazy but I don’t see the value. He’s definitely a talented guy, but in all honesty had McElrath not dnf’ed Arlington in 17 he probably would not have a title. It’s aggravating to see a guy either not care or not be good enough to do worth a damn outdoors. I know he had the opportunity to ride indoors only on a PC contract, so my question is how is this helping his worth. I get Atlanta on the 450....blah blah blah. Seriously what can JGR see in him? Maybe a few top 5’s indoors on the 450 and top10’s on a great day outdoors? It’s ridiculous how lopsided the sport is towards SX. Not trying to shit on Hill it’s just aggravating to watch guys above his worth IMO get overlooked because he can get a win vs half the field in a 15 min race. I wish MX were 17 rounds and SX was 12. It’d give more value to the guys who can grind.
The Shop
Nothing wrong with being SX only. But stick to that series. I don't understand what he and JGR are doing at the moment, this is a lose-lose situation.
One can win indoors and one can win outdoors.
For the record, I am with Matthes in that I don't think Hill has earned this kind of power, yet. He won a regional championship and then showed a flash or two of speed in a race..before crashing.
Pit Row
As well. JH better get his head right and do it soon .
Hope he picks it up a bit though this season. I'm sure he'll have some better finishes.
Then wins a SX title, gets on an undeveloped bike, still wins a SX race.. Now outdoors, has one race w/ average showing..
IMHO, He’s not an Outdoor contender.. He’s out there for exposure, and to gather experience.
Anyone that rides a 450 like Hill indoors has value... Lots of it.
He’s got many yrs ahead of him- Still very young
In my opinion, he got over confident on the 450. What we saw wasn't his every week speed, it was a guy stepping up to a bigger bike and hauling ass and then realizing he was riding a little over his head. It happens all the time.
Shoot, Osborne was Pro for many yrs before he went to the GP’s-
If I were JGR, it’d be worth a gamble for a couple seasons.
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