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I was told last week, and heard on Pulp that the Kicker AX series sold. Apparently the new owners are making are making it like the old Amsoil AX series. Anybody know any teams that'll be coming in/or riders?
The Shop
Also heard it's a few investors who came onboard, one's been mentioned here, plus someone who was around from the good ol' days (but on the team side, so bringing that perspective), a Nashville concert promoter who seems to have some cool ideas (fingers crossed they pan out), and maybe another investor I'm drawing a blank on.
From all the grumblings it seems to be focused on making it better for the racers, and several other factors will be improved as well. Not to hate on Todd, he kept AX going as an AMA championship plus I think he is still involved, I just think with a group there are more heads to put to the task of organizing a championship, as well as a wealth of additional knowledge, unique experience, and resources.
I'm excited to see what it looks like this year.
Pros were super approachable, and Sunday’s were a carbon copy of the pro track, just with the jumps rolled instead of having peaks.
Great for the sport to have it back!
i remember when buddy antunez was dominating!
He is in his 79's and might just have decided to play more golf. He has certainly earned it.
Reviving arena cross to what it was in the late 80's/mid 90's when arenas would sell out is going to be tough. Anybody that saw 125 and 250 2 strokes knows how great the racing was. They were just better suited for those tight tracks.
It is getting harder, and will continue to do so, to get people out to live events. Money is getting tight and getting people to spend disposable income when they have a killer gaming system, netflix, and youtube is getting harder.
the Orleans casino in LV use to hold badass mini moto SX races that's a good sized venue
Pit Row
As for new teams, they did make an attempt about my race team coming over but with our aspiration to race supercross mixed with the proposed schedule, we will be staying with the Hoosier AX series for 22-23. With that being said, I’m sure there are some individuals that will be building new teams for the Kicker series and I wish them all the luck!
I truly hope both series can thrive and coexist happily. We need them both.
As for the switch to pro night and am day, it has pros and cons. If you’re in the business of selling tickets to general public, it’s a good move. I’m sure they’ll highlight a 50cc and supermini race. The ideal show is 3 hours long no less no more.
I’ve seen the word “teams” used a lot in this thread. The only multi rider teams in AX are Phoenix Honda, DBM Suzuki, and myself. It takes a team of people to make one rider happen, but to field more than one rider is another level. It’s not easy to start or maintain a team, so these teams of riders being spoken of- frankly they don’t exist. Like I said before. There may be a few inspired folks, and I encourage it, but they’re about to embark on a nationwide series with new ownership that goes on top of SX. It’s a tall order, and I hope we do see people trying their hand at team ownership, but with the way expense/inflation is headed, don’t expect to see new multi rider teams sprouting up.
I know the Kicker pro points fund will attract a lot of guys away from being SX back markers.
Wasn’t racing AX the way to get your SX license back in the day?
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