Pourcel?

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Edited Date/Time 9/18/2013 3:20am
Do ya think!?

From DMXS tweet: Christophe Pourcel back in the states next year on a lites bike in MX on Alessi's team??
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Jarid332 9/15/2013 9:51am
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I like Pourcel. He's super fast and has a shit ton of heart. But I don't see it working out too well. I could be wrong. But, I just don't see it going well.
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bobby397 9/15/2013 10:04am
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He'd quit the first time he had a bad moto because tony wouldn't shut up....
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slipdog 9/15/2013 10:05am
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Did I miss the memo?

When did Alessi start his own team...
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mx_563 9/15/2013 10:06am
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Matthes and the Jasons did say the 250F class would be his best shot at a title and that is what he wanted to race. So the Alessi team thing isn't too far fetched. The thing I have trouble seeing is how team Alessi is going to obtain the level of equipment that Pourcel would want/need.

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Shawn142 9/15/2013 10:47am
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There have been rumors since the last few weeks of the season that Valli and MCR were pursuing Pourcel, and that he wanted a 250 outdoor only contract.
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HenryA 9/15/2013 11:00am
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Correct me if I'm wrong but wasn't there a lot of drama involved the last time when he tried to race for MCR?
Seems a bit weird to me but hey, stranger things have happened.
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Park Boys 9/15/2013 11:51am
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I hope he comes over, there is Talent and there is what this guy has.
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shuggs 9/15/2013 12:00pm
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This thread should go the same was as ALL the Reed threads as pointless till something official comes out BUT it would be great to see him on a bike again - if true maybe this is his preparation for move to 450's
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DrSweden 9/15/2013 12:21pm
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Oh my. Both TA and CP have been accosicated with more than enough conflicts, combining the two of them might not be the best of ideas... I like seeing CP back, but I fear this attempt will not deliver, and if his career wasnt already done, will a next try be realistic? Sorry for being pessimistic, but I'm actually holding back...
But I guess sometimes crazy ideas work...
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jakeeee 9/15/2013 2:28pm
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Possibly the best thing I've heard... Ever
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Crush 9/15/2013 4:39pm
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That'll probably take the most hated team in the pits to the most hated team in history...
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davistld01 9/15/2013 4:50pm
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Talk about putting your reputation on the line once and for all! Guess MCR is the only ride left for CP. No doubt he has stupid skills on a bike, and is a potential podium...probably moreso than Alessi, so why not?
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zook11 9/15/2013 4:58pm
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Fingers crossed. This dude is has the potential to come in and win a 250 SX title.
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Jarid332 9/15/2013 5:16pm
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zook11 wrote:
Fingers crossed. This dude is has the potential to come in and win a 250 SX title.
he just wants to race outdoors
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bobby397 9/15/2013 5:33pm
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zook11 wrote:
Fingers crossed. This dude is has the potential to come in and win a 250 SX title.
Jarid332 wrote:
he just wants to race outdoors
Kinda crazy, when you think about all the issues he had, sx would seem like a much better option. Maybe money is getting tight and its time to get back at it.
vanillaice782 9/15/2013 5:33pm
9/15/2013 5:33pm Edited Date/Time 9/15/2013 5:34pm
It's starting to sound like Pourcel is going to be next years JLaw...and you can take that to the bank.
louis.bernard.564 9/16/2013 1:45am
9/16/2013 1:45am
It would be interesting but I do not think it will happen. CP even deleted his facebook fan page ...

A shame: when you have the speed, the talent, it does not go away overnight.

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FIREfish148 9/16/2013 3:05am
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HenryA wrote:
Correct me if I'm wrong but wasn't there a lot of drama involved the last time when he tried to race for MCR? Seems a bit...
Correct me if I'm wrong but wasn't there a lot of drama involved the last time when he tried to race for MCR?
Seems a bit weird to me but hey, stranger things have happened.
Genova is a pretty passive guy if you haven't noticed.Wink
Jamie_Munro 9/16/2013 3:27am
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mx_563 wrote:
Matthes and the Jasons did say the 250F class would be his best shot at a title and that is what he wanted to race. So...
Matthes and the Jasons did say the 250F class would be his best shot at a title and that is what he wanted to race. So the Alessi team thing isn't too far fetched. The thing I have trouble seeing is how team Alessi is going to obtain the level of equipment that Pourcel would want/need.
CP always stated he liked a reasonably stock setup - he did over there and he did over here last year and previously. I dont see the kit being a problem, bring him back and let him smoke em.

if this happens it will be one of the best stories of the year
Team Sakai Racing 9/16/2013 7:58am
9/16/2013 7:58am Edited Date/Time 9/16/2013 8:03am
I was watching the vurb classic on Saturday when Tony Alessi was doing a interview during some motos and Tony stated Pourcel would be Mikie's Teammate for 14 and he would be on a 250 for outdoor Nationals only. He also said Mikie was riding the 250's in the off season to be able to ride as much as possible this off season and if I remember correctly he said Mikie would be back on a 450 with CP on a 250 for the 14 season.
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jamma10 9/16/2013 8:02am
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Wow, thats brilliant news if true.
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Billy77 9/16/2013 10:30am
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HuskyEd wrote:
Do ya think!?

From DMXS tweet: Christophe Pourcel back in the states next year on a lites bike in MX on Alessi's team??
U would think Genova learned his lesson with that guy..Guess we all know who really runs that team.TA ....Sad for mcr... Just throw ur money in a fireplace and burn it and avoid the headaches Mr. Genova
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mx_563 9/16/2013 6:36pm
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mx_563 wrote:
Matthes and the Jasons did say the 250F class would be his best shot at a title and that is what he wanted to race. So...
Matthes and the Jasons did say the 250F class would be his best shot at a title and that is what he wanted to race. So the Alessi team thing isn't too far fetched. The thing I have trouble seeing is how team Alessi is going to obtain the level of equipment that Pourcel would want/need.
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CP always stated he liked a reasonably stock setup - he did over there and he did over here last year and previously. I dont see...
CP always stated he liked a reasonably stock setup - he did over there and he did over here last year and previously. I dont see the kit being a problem, bring him back and let him smoke em.

if this happens it will be one of the best stories of the year
Well, he voluntarily signed up to ride a Yamaha YZ450F with Motoconcepts and then quit the team because of the bike. One might therefore deduce that "the kit", as it were, was indeed a problem.
louis.bernard.564 9/17/2013 12:59am
9/17/2013 12:59am
mx_563 wrote:
Matthes and the Jasons did say the 250F class would be his best shot at a title and that is what he wanted to race. So...
Matthes and the Jasons did say the 250F class would be his best shot at a title and that is what he wanted to race. So the Alessi team thing isn't too far fetched. The thing I have trouble seeing is how team Alessi is going to obtain the level of equipment that Pourcel would want/need.
Jamie_Munro wrote:
CP always stated he liked a reasonably stock setup - he did over there and he did over here last year and previously. I dont see...
CP always stated he liked a reasonably stock setup - he did over there and he did over here last year and previously. I dont see the kit being a problem, bring him back and let him smoke em.

if this happens it will be one of the best stories of the year
mx_563 wrote:
Well, he voluntarily signed up to ride a Yamaha YZ450F with Motoconcepts and then quit the team because of the bike. One might therefore deduce that...
Well, he voluntarily signed up to ride a Yamaha YZ450F with Motoconcepts and then quit the team because of the bike. One might therefore deduce that "the kit", as it were, was indeed a problem.
CP has already mentioned last year that he wanted to finish the business in National lites, but I do not believe the rumor, exactly like RCH joke.

About CP, my hypothesis is that it is more about Yami/Kawi. Nothing personal on MCR. I know it is the great time of controlled oligopoly where competitors are friends (well except Apple & Samsung), but I would be a manufacturer I would not hesitate to win market shares at any price. Kawi won a lot in this story, after being ridiculized by Reed & Honda's deal.
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mx_563 wrote:
Matthes and the Jasons did say the 250F class would be his best shot at a title and that is what he wanted to race. So...
Matthes and the Jasons did say the 250F class would be his best shot at a title and that is what he wanted to race. So the Alessi team thing isn't too far fetched. The thing I have trouble seeing is how team Alessi is going to obtain the level of equipment that Pourcel would want/need.
Jamie_Munro wrote:
CP always stated he liked a reasonably stock setup - he did over there and he did over here last year and previously. I dont see...
CP always stated he liked a reasonably stock setup - he did over there and he did over here last year and previously. I dont see the kit being a problem, bring him back and let him smoke em.

if this happens it will be one of the best stories of the year
mx_563 wrote:
Well, he voluntarily signed up to ride a Yamaha YZ450F with Motoconcepts and then quit the team because of the bike. One might therefore deduce that...
Well, he voluntarily signed up to ride a Yamaha YZ450F with Motoconcepts and then quit the team because of the bike. One might therefore deduce that "the kit", as it were, was indeed a problem.
he quit because "the bike was trying to kill him"

they were his words I believe.

Like i said - "a reasonably stock setup", i never mentioned the bike - i commented on your statement about the team being able to supply the level of kit CP would want. Deduce from that what you will.
click click bang bang 9/17/2013 6:56am
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What the hell is a kit?
A kit. Like suspension. They are just being confusing haha.

Honestly unless tony was jumping the gun it sounds like a done deal, like the other poster I heard it announced at Vurb classic.

I have no question if they will have a good enough bike. The bike mike was riding was freaking ridiculous, (kiesels bike on the other hand sounded a lot different.)

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