Pourcel back to his usual ways...

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Edited Date/Time 4/24/2012 4:20pm
2nd overall in the GP today going 1st then 2nd.

Really hope he keeps this up and takes the title !! Would be awesome for him.
I dont know how true it is about him returning to America for 2013 but that would be pretty cool with all the lites boys moving up, make the racing even better to watch Smile
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sec114 4/22/2012 8:09am
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what was the deal with his finish in the first race ay opening round? he even pulled a holeshot an finished back. not hating, just curious?
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c. Riders who have earned an AMA Motocross 450 class
Championship, AMA Supercross class Championship or FIM
MX1 World Championship are not eligible to compete in the
Supercross Lites East/West Championship.
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GuppyGahoo 4/22/2012 8:42am
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I believe he meant the racing in the 450 class would be better with all our MX2 riders moving up, and Pourcel back in the mix.

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500guy 4/22/2012 8:46am
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GuppyGahoo wrote:
I believe he meant the racing in the 450 class would be better with all our MX2 riders moving up, and Pourcel back in the mix.
Yes, I was just thinking out loud how possibly if he stayed away for 2 yrs he might be eligible for 250F's again.

Not to mention I was wondering what Roczen's status would be for placing 2nd last night.

There is a provision that allows him to keep his 250F status.
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kongols 4/22/2012 9:18am
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sec114 wrote:
what was the deal with his finish in the first race ay opening round? he even pulled a holeshot an finished back. not hating, just curious?
He was pretty sick. Flu or something like that.
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GuppyGahoo wrote:
I believe he meant the racing in the 450 class would be better with all our MX2 riders moving up, and Pourcel back in the mix.
500guy wrote:
Yes, I was just thinking out loud how possibly if he stayed away for 2 yrs he might be eligible for 250F's again. Not to mention...
Yes, I was just thinking out loud how possibly if he stayed away for 2 yrs he might be eligible for 250F's again.

Not to mention I was wondering what Roczen's status would be for placing 2nd last night.

There is a provision that allows him to keep his 250F status.
He won two championships in Lites SX. He's done for good.
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mx_563 4/22/2012 2:52pm
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Glad to see Sebastien in the top 10 again. He's had a rough few years too. It'd be nice to see both Pourcel brothers up front.

I don't understand some of Christoph's behavior or thought process but for some reason I like the dude. I just respect mad skills and I truly believe he is exceptionally talented.
Firebird77 4/23/2012 6:49am
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I got the duke 09 ama motocross highlights dvd and its just amazing seeing how he rode so, i guess, off this planet...
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barrs211 4/23/2012 7:25am
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I got the duke 09 ama motocross highlights dvd and its just amazing seeing how he rode so, i guess, off this planet...
Yeah i love his style, always stood up, doesnt even look like he's trying kind like when Everts used to ride!
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Glad to see he's winning. When he makes it a full season, then I'll say kudos.
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mx_563 wrote:
Glad to see Sebastien in the top 10 again. He's had a rough few years too. It'd be nice to see both Pourcel brothers up front...
Glad to see Sebastien in the top 10 again. He's had a rough few years too. It'd be nice to see both Pourcel brothers up front.

I don't understand some of Christoph's behavior or thought process but for some reason I like the dude. I just respect mad skills and I truly believe he is exceptionally talented.
I second this. Will be very interesting to see if he can carry the momentum to the next GP...AC222 is gonna be tough to beat.
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MX Culture 4/23/2012 8:18am
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GuppyGahoo wrote:
I believe he meant the racing in the 450 class would be better with all our MX2 riders moving up, and Pourcel back in the mix.
500guy wrote:
Yes, I was just thinking out loud how possibly if he stayed away for 2 yrs he might be eligible for 250F's again. Not to mention...
Yes, I was just thinking out loud how possibly if he stayed away for 2 yrs he might be eligible for 250F's again.

Not to mention I was wondering what Roczen's status would be for placing 2nd last night.

There is a provision that allows him to keep his 250F status.
top 20 in 450 sx points makes you un-eligible for 250's the following 2 years.
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DrSweden 4/24/2012 12:36pm
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So happy for him! I had him set as a has been, now that was tossed, so happy I was proven wrong! Pourcel!!!
Jamie_Munro 4/24/2012 1:50pm
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said it many times, people should not underestimate CP, AC is fast as hell, as are many others but CP has the skills and the drive to push this to the end - he knows what tracks to haul on and what to sit and watch from a safe top 10, doubtful he will crash out throughout the season - more get a couple of low scores but stay in the hunt injury free, AC etc on the other hand.......

based on what happened to RV and the other major contenders in the AMA and unless the likes of Brayton, Metty etc give us some good battles then the GP's are where it's at this year.

gr8 to see Seb back up there and with a new number - weird not seeing him rock the 90 board.
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daemon616 4/24/2012 2:15pm
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I thought when I clicked on this thread you were going to say "pulling off the track".
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DrSweden 4/24/2012 2:56pm
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daemon616 wrote:
I thought when I clicked on this thread you were going to say "pulling off the track".
Other than 2011, his credentials are pretty solid. We who dig him, now see a sun rise at the horizon.
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I felt bad for him when he was here while the American fans were booing him until I met him. What a waste...

Its hilarious to me that so many people scream championship when a rider has one good ride. The guy has skills, and I'm sure alot of people think hes a really great guy but it didnt' take me but a few moments to realize how self centered he was. "not impressed" would be a massive understatement.

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barrs211 wrote:
2nd overall in the GP today going 1st then 2nd. Really hope he keeps this up and takes the title !! Would be awesome for him...
2nd overall in the GP today going 1st then 2nd.

Really hope he keeps this up and takes the title !! Would be awesome for him.
I dont know how true it is about him returning to America for 2013 but that would be pretty cool with all the lites boys moving up, make the racing even better to watch Smile
Woot!!!! I am a fan of CP. My favorite GP racer

Well.... AND the Sicilian
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We don't get to see hardack very often with all the tracks being ripped nowadays, but I think he's probably the fastest hard pack rider there is right now . What he did to Cairoli in that one moto a gaildorf last year was unreal. like he was on a different track to everyone. Lap times on Hardpack are usually very close but he pulled about a minute on second. Fermo can be like glass too sometimes. I predicting him and Paulin at it again this weekend Cool
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steedmills wrote:
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Although unpredictable moto to moto, over full seasons the history books don't really reflect this. Erase the 2011 shit show from your memory for a moment....

Found these stats on his GP days:

Year Pos
2007 3rd (year of THE crash I presume)
2006 1st
2005 5th
2004 34th (on a 125)

Stateside he either won or came 2nd in each championship he ever entered. Pretty solid resume if you ask me. Is amazing how short sighted and how short term moto fans memory can be. He hasn't even peaked.
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steedmills wrote:
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burnside wrote:
Although unpredictable moto to moto, over full seasons the history books don't really reflect this. Erase the 2011 shit show from your memory for a moment...
Although unpredictable moto to moto, over full seasons the history books don't really reflect this. Erase the 2011 shit show from your memory for a moment....

Found these stats on his GP days:

Year Pos
2007 3rd (year of THE crash I presume)
2006 1st
2005 5th
2004 34th (on a 125)

Stateside he either won or came 2nd in each championship he ever entered. Pretty solid resume if you ask me. Is amazing how short sighted and how short term moto fans memory can be. He hasn't even peaked.
Well said.

He had some heart breakers in the US. I loved the way he handled the championship loss to Canard. Those two are some of my all time favorites and they still have a lot of racing.
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Pourcel is as good as he wants to be.

He should be over here anyway. I doubt he'll be back. But, I know Fisher was the biggest obstacle that kept Pourcel off factory Kawi in the first place. Now that he's out, maybe it could be a smoother situation.
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Rupert X 4/24/2012 4:02pm
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mx_563 wrote:
Glad to see Sebastien in the top 10 again. He's had a rough few years too. It'd be nice to see both Pourcel brothers up front...
Glad to see Sebastien in the top 10 again. He's had a rough few years too. It'd be nice to see both Pourcel brothers up front.

I don't understand some of Christoph's behavior or thought process but for some reason I like the dude. I just respect mad skills and I truly believe he is exceptionally talented.
Agreed. Love to watch him ride.
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burnside 4/24/2012 4:12pm
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bd wrote:
Well said. He had some heart breakers in the US. I loved the way he handled the championship loss to Canard. Those two are some of...
Well said.

He had some heart breakers in the US. I loved the way he handled the championship loss to Canard. Those two are some of my all time favorites and they still have a lot of racing.
With a freshly destroyed shoulder too..
steedmills 4/24/2012 4:20pm
4/24/2012 4:20pm Edited Date/Time 5/3/2012 7:46am
steedmills wrote:
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burnside wrote:
Although unpredictable moto to moto, over full seasons the history books don't really reflect this. Erase the 2011 shit show from your memory for a moment...
Although unpredictable moto to moto, over full seasons the history books don't really reflect this. Erase the 2011 shit show from your memory for a moment....

Found these stats on his GP days:

Year Pos
2007 3rd (year of THE crash I presume)
2006 1st
2005 5th
2004 34th (on a 125)

Stateside he either won or came 2nd in each championship he ever entered. Pretty solid resume if you ask me. Is amazing how short sighted and how short term moto fans memory can be. He hasn't even peaked.
bd wrote:
Well said. He had some heart breakers in the US. I loved the way he handled the championship loss to Canard. Those two are some of...
Well said.

He had some heart breakers in the US. I loved the way he handled the championship loss to Canard. Those two are some of my all time favorites and they still have a lot of racing.
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