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MC walked away after he'd left his mark...and he saw that another generation was coming up to inherit the kingdom.
Both these riders, and past champions, had the intelligence to see the writing on the wall. They came to terms with the fact that they had done some great things in the sport...had banked enough money to make sure they or their families would never have to work again...and that they had the beginning of some things more important than feeding their egos & risking their lives: a family. They got out while they still had these things, and before a split second on the track cost them all they'd risked their lives for since they were youngsters.
Chad Reed is a champion. He has made his mark on this sport, and nobody can take that away from him. He's wealthy, world famous, has a beautiful family...and, at least for now, he has his health & his youth. I just hope Chad doesn't let his pride take any of that away.
edit: it was a 17th!
Seems he's basically riding hurt.
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This is pro sports and the guys writing the checks care about one thing: Results.
They need him.
Yamaha needs him.
Chad needs them. (not really but it would take a load off his shoulders)
Cool story though bro!
Also wonder why he spills the beans in this matter when the healthy issue is the elephant?
I guess he has his reasons...
Anyway...point is, they both got out while they both were still healthy, had a loaded bank account & could parlay their names into lots more money for years afterwards. Hell, both RC & McGrath have probably made a few million since then from sponsorship deals...not to mention both their modest successes in 4-wheel racing.
One bad fall, and all that...and any chance of it for Chad, Ellie & Tate fly out the window. I know Chads a racer through & through...but maybe he needs to consider things.
Or maybe not...what the heck do I know?
Seriously the guys wants to keep racing, what is the problem, If he should pack it in so should every rider behind him, now image how much fun watching a national series with just 10-20 riders on the gate would be!
As far as his team employees futures, Chad could easily buy out their contracts and provide future security for them. Every member of TwoTwo are stellar performers. I doubt they would have an issue getting a job elsewhere.
The risk of inury or worse is there in every facet of life, I would bet that Reed would feel more confident on a race track with himself and the riders around him than on a busy freeway surrounded by strangers traveling at higher speeds.
With all his money should he just stay at home wrapped in a bubble?
He like all riders will stop riding when he feels it is right I would say, just like RC and MC did Just like KW did and maybe even on day Mike Brown though I don't see that day coming soon.
Personally as a fan of his the last couple of pro race I've went to watch I didn't want to miss because I feel the opportinities to watch Reedy are nearing the end .
And he's earned the right to retire at any time IMO ....#living Legend!!!
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its too bad the bogans on here are too full of themselves to realize this
Maybe todd only signed a one year contract??
I would be surprised to see Todd in the states next year, unless he started mid season at the Nationals, great rider that could certainly hold is own out doors.
Have not actually seen him ride a great deal of SX come to think of it, not that he cant has plenty of skill on a dirt cycle.
I can see him Euro land next year, especially on a White and Red kato!
22 is a long term venture, I don't see him going anywhere for a long time. He'll pick up a rider to fill his boots before he shuts the doors.
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