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Looks like Kawi just sent out a release stating that they have decided as a team to not attend the MXoN with any of its riders. Can't say that I blame them, the event is awesome and the country pride is fun to be a part of but none of it pays the bills. I wonder if the European promoter will ever consider helping cover costs to get the US teams involved? I am sure more teams will follow suit in the future. Or since we are more of a Supercross oriented sport now a days is it even a relevant event? What about a Supercross of Nations??
Many people say “They need to help the US somehow” and until they do, Kawi is basically saying “Fuck you”. Someone is getting rich off these events and it’s none of the people paying to attend.
The Promoter(s) of MXON makes money. Looks like tickets and parking ain't cheap...not at all.
Who else makes money at this event?
Is it unreasonable for a race team/team sponsors/riders to decide that the cost and risk isn't worth it?
The Shop
Now you've got SX for the 1st 5+ months of the year and then MX thru the summer. That's 29 races in 2 different disciplines for the 1st 8 months of the year...for our guys, that is.
During that period there is plenty of testing...including "next year's" SX and/or new model testing that sometimes starts BEFORE the "MX" season is over...
And...here in the states...the MEC is more important to US marketing than the MXON is. Sad; but, true.
For the athletes: it does allow for them to go straight into and -stay- focused on SX testing and set-ups...
All the while...you've got guys like JA21 and Whacko-ZachO that've made it VERY CLEAR...
THEY WANT TO GO!
Foothill Ranch, Calif. (August 8, 2019) – Recently the AMA made preliminary contact with several teams regarding availability of riders for the 2019 Motocross of Nations (MXoN). Based on the team’s off-season plans, Kawasaki race team has informed the AMA that the team and riders will not be considered for the event later this year.
Kawasaki riders Eli Tomac and Adam Cianciarulo separately expressed interest in attending MXoN this year. After discussing the details of the team’s off-season plans with each rider, both were in agreement with the team’s decision. The team will consider MXoN invitations for its team riders in the future.
Kawasaki will continue its pursuit of success in the 450MX and 250MX 2019 AMA Pro Motocross Championships with Tomac and Cianciarulo each carrying the points lead and red plates in their respective classes into the Unadilla National in New Berlin, New York on Saturday, August 10th.
“Being chosen to represent the USA is always an honor,” said Tomac. “I am a patriotic guy so attending Motocross of Nations is something I always look forward to and embrace the challenge of the unique race. However, after speaking with the team I understand and support their reasoning for not attending this year’s event. Winning Motocross of Nations is something that is still on my checklist, but my priority right now is winning a Monster Energy Supercross title.”
“It would be an incredible and humbling honor to be chosen to represent Team USA," said Cianciarulo. “For me, it has always been something I have watched and wanted to be chosen for, but I understand the team’s decision and I know I have a lot of work and new challenges ahead of me by moving up to the 450 class.”
AC needs the 5 weeks to get used to the 450 to race sx in MEC. No time to spend on mxdn.
Kawasaki doesnt want to foot the bill for 2 riders. They dont do MotoGP due to cost either.
Many issues with mxdn now days and people are fed up w it
Pit Row
STOP BUYING KAWASAKI UNTIL THEY GIVE THE FANS A RACE.
Kandel went on his Voo-doo doll campaign and many other's too resurected Team USA, the underlying issue is cost and timing of the event together with it's importance to them compared to SX and MX.
it's a great money grab by Youthstream everyone else bears the cost both financially and physically.
I don't agree with you one iota, and that's a shitty accusation to make with no proof. Since it involves negativity regarding Tomac and America, I knew there'd be a thumbs up from soy boy Richard Loots, and of course there was.
You should take Tomac and AC at their word unless you have a valid reason to not take them at their word.
This thread alone speaks volumes on that. I don’t blame them anymore.
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