McElrath the RMATVMC KTM

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Edited Date/Time 8/12/2021 11:02am
Payson, UT (Aug. 5, 2021) – The Rocky Mountain ATV/MC- KTM – WPS team is excited to announce the signing of #12 Shane McElrath. McElrath will contest in the 2022 Monster Energy Supercross Series and the 2022 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Nationals in the premier 450 class. At 26 years of age, McElrath was a rookie this past 2021 season in the 450SX class. A rider with much success in the 250 class both indoors and out, (6 career AMA 250SX wins and 2 career AMA 250MX wins under his belt, along with being the runner up twice in the AMA 250SX West Coast Championship), he is ready to show his skills in the premier class full time.
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I wonder if Bogle will be back or JS17 is going to Gas Gas.
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Seems like a good signing. Hopefully he can stay injury free and put in some good showings.
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His 12 looks off. 1 is afraid of 2?
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mb60 wrote:
I wonder if Bogle will be back or JS17 is going to Gas Gas.
I sure hope they bring Bogle back. I was never much of a fan of his until I started paying attention to him more recently. He’s one hard working kid. Hope they keep Savatgy, and Bogle actually.
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Hope he gets paid in cash. Hope the tracks have a straight rythm section.
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skeef wrote:
His 12 looks off. 1 is afraid of 2?
It’s cause the original picture is actually Joey. The number and face is photoshopped
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shaunbruce827 8/5/2021 5:17pm
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skeef wrote:
His 12 looks off. 1 is afraid of 2?
griddle922 wrote:
It’s cause the original picture is actually Joey. The number and face is photoshopped [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2021/08/05/504637/s1200_6063F710_E910_4648_AE36_D461691C0D63.jpg[/img]
It’s cause the original picture is actually Joey. The number and face is photoshopped
Holy shit haha as if they pulled that one!
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Fix the title ...someone
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skeef wrote:
His 12 looks off. 1 is afraid of 2?
griddle922 wrote:
It’s cause the original picture is actually Joey. The number and face is photoshopped [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2021/08/05/504637/s1200_6063F710_E910_4648_AE36_D461691C0D63.jpg[/img]
It’s cause the original picture is actually Joey. The number and face is photoshopped
Looks comfortable
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Brad460 wrote:
Fix the title ...someone
I tried, can't edit title
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Shane is a great kid, I'm happy for him.

He works hard at the track during the week, and I get the feeling he is still hungry to race and do well.

At least he and his wife can live at home back east now, instead of some shitty one-bedroom first floor apartment in Murrieta like he had to when he was with Star.
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Serious question here, how does Shane have a 450 ride and jmart dont?
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DKmxFAN wrote:
Serious question here, how does Shane have a 450 ride and jmart dont?
Willingness to take what you can get or work on a heavy contingency deal, usually
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Brent wrote:
Shane is a great kid, I'm happy for him. He works hard at the track during the week, and I get the feeling he is still...
Shane is a great kid, I'm happy for him.

He works hard at the track during the week, and I get the feeling he is still hungry to race and do well.

At least he and his wife can live at home back east now, instead of some shitty one-bedroom first floor apartment in Murrieta like he had to when he was with Star.
Pretty nice apartments actually and fairly cheap ha tons of moto dudes have lived in those exact apartments. Close to a lot of stuff and yamahas shop was down the road.
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Great looking bikes,who.makes their team graphics? Thanks .
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DKmxFAN 8/5/2021 8:49pm
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DKmxFAN wrote:
Serious question here, how does Shane have a 450 ride and jmart dont?
flarider wrote:
Willingness to take what you can get or work on a heavy contingency deal, usually
I get it but damn, the dudes got 2 250 outdoor championships, a handful of supercross wins, damn near won Daytona on a 450... think he finished 2nd or 3rd
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Brent 8/5/2021 9:07pm
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DKmxFAN wrote:
Serious question here, how does Shane have a 450 ride and jmart dont?
…because Jeremy Martin likes his nice 250 contract, they are not offering as much to ride a 450.

A 250 race winner is worth more that a 7th place 450 rider.
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chasetwo79 8/6/2021 1:29am
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DKmxFAN wrote:
Serious question here, how does Shane have a 450 ride and jmart dont?
Brent wrote:
…because Jeremy Martin likes his nice 250 contract, they are not offering as much to ride a 450. A 250 race winner is worth more that...
…because Jeremy Martin likes his nice 250 contract, they are not offering as much to ride a 450.

A 250 race winner is worth more that a 7th place 450 rider.
This. Jeremy is definitely making more from Star in salary than he would at RMATV. There’s a reason Shane didn’t move to the 450s until he had to. He was cashing those same checks.

This is a good choice for Shane. The bike there is basically a factory bike. Better than an MCR, HEP, etc situation. Plus he’s getting to train back East where he’s comfortable. Next year is a prove it year from him. I’d say he needs to be a top qualifier a couple of times and probably land a top 5 finish in SX. The guy has insane SX speed. He has beat AC, Dylan, and Sexton straight up multiple times. This makes the 450 class even better next year.
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fullfloater 8/6/2021 1:29am
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skeef wrote:
His 12 looks off. 1 is afraid of 2?
griddle922 wrote:
It’s cause the original picture is actually Joey. The number and face is photoshopped [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2021/08/05/504637/s1200_6063F710_E910_4648_AE36_D461691C0D63.jpg[/img]
It’s cause the original picture is actually Joey. The number and face is photoshopped
Just when you think the internet is stupid, it comes up with gems like that. You rule internet!


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Markus422 8/6/2021 1:34am
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I can’t believe they actually posted that photoshopped pic for the announcement ahaha who here is running their pr
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DKmxFAN wrote:
I get it but damn, the dudes got 2 250 outdoor championships, a handful of supercross wins, damn near won Daytona on a 450... think he...
I get it but damn, the dudes got 2 250 outdoor championships, a handful of supercross wins, damn near won Daytona on a 450... think he finished 2nd or 3rd
That's exactly why.

He's a 2x Champion and a handful of SX wins

His ask is much higher and he's earned the right to ask or hold out for it
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flarider wrote:
That's exactly why. He's a 2x Champion and a handful of SX wins His ask is much higher and he's earned the right to ask or...
That's exactly why.

He's a 2x Champion and a handful of SX wins

His ask is much higher and he's earned the right to ask or hold out for it
Unless I missed it, there has been no official announcement on JMart's future?
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Markus422 wrote:
I can’t believe they actually posted that photoshopped pic for the announcement ahaha who here is running their pr
IMO, disrespectful to both riders involved...

if they can't even take a proper PR pic, makes ya wonder what else they are skimping on.... wonder if BB4 would know??
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Markus422 wrote:
I can’t believe they actually posted that photoshopped pic for the announcement ahaha who here is running their pr
gt80rider wrote:
IMO, disrespectful to both riders involved... if they can't even take a proper PR pic, makes ya wonder what else they are skimping on.... wonder if...
IMO, disrespectful to both riders involved...

if they can't even take a proper PR pic, makes ya wonder what else they are skimping on.... wonder if BB4 would know??
To their credit McElrath isn't riding for their '21 team. As they reference in their PR there are a lot of changes to the team next year, who knows what their program will look like. It would be a waste to set up a photo shoot for McElrath with '21 bike, gear, sponsors, etc., when here in a few months they will have the '22 photo shoot.

That being said, they probably should have just skipped the '21 fauxtoshoot altogether.
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