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Surprised this hasn't been posted yet. On the better-late-than-never PulpMX Budds Creek Review podcast this afternoon, Matthes broke the news that JGR Factory Suzuki is signing Justin Hill to a two year deal, riding a 250 for 2018 and a 450 in 2019.
Don't think many people saw this one coming; I know I didn't. Like they mentioned on the podcast; seems a little surprising Hill would want to defend the 250 regional SX title on the long-in-the-tooth '18 RMZ250, especially since an all new 250 is coming in 2019, when he switches to a 450. Also to Steve's point; pretty crazy that JGR is willing to commit to giving Hill a 450 ride 2 years from now; especially given Hill's less than inspiring effort in the Nationals this year.
Hang onto your sprocket bolts gentlemen.. The Silly Season is upon us...
Don't think many people saw this one coming; I know I didn't. Like they mentioned on the podcast; seems a little surprising Hill would want to defend the 250 regional SX title on the long-in-the-tooth '18 RMZ250, especially since an all new 250 is coming in 2019, when he switches to a 450. Also to Steve's point; pretty crazy that JGR is willing to commit to giving Hill a 450 ride 2 years from now; especially given Hill's less than inspiring effort in the Nationals this year.
Hang onto your sprocket bolts gentlemen.. The Silly Season is upon us...
The Shop
Who cares if he doesn't do outdoors?
Hill
Matt B
Phil (I heard he's getting another chance)
4th rider?
And 450s
Phil 450s?
Bogle?
Peick is back correct?
Man I'm lost
#1 will look good on the Suzuki.
When Hill wants to win, he can.
Forget the Nationals, he can kick ass in 450 SX and that will pay the bills.
He can keep Monster at JGR for his helmet.
The bike will be good, the GP RMZ250 is strong.
Suzuki will get the number one plate for all the fans to see, $$$$$$$$$$$$$
Suzuki wants to rebuild the 250 program, and to prove it they just wrote a huge check.
Brilliant!
Even staying at Kawi next year with Pro Circuit (which would be a 1 year deal) and then having no direct step to the 450 team is a gamble. Eli is locked in at Kawi through 19. And Kawasaki hasn't exactly matriculated their 250 guys up to the Factory Team recently. Guys like Baggett/Wilson/Tickle/Pourcell have all won Kawasaki 250 titles and were not moved to the factory Team. The last 2 250 champs that were moved up were Weimer (2011) and Villopoto (2009).
I would see Savatgy or Cianciarulo being the next guy along side Tomac. With Forkner coming in once Tomac retires.
Pit Row
Personally I am all for the AMA/MX Sports/FIM/Youthstream going back to riders using their earned number like MX/SX did for decades. The permanent number thing sucks, hasn't worked, and will never work like they hoped it would.
(1.) 99.99% of the industry sponsors
(2.) Fans
Hoping the same for JMart (Daytona '17) too.
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