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And it's about time he got some decent support from KTM, well done Pit for knowing how to do the deal to everybody's advantage, give him the support, not the whole team and everything that's with it.
when he rode at Unadilla in 2010 he was riding the same spec bike as dungey (but not with his own suspension) for 2-2
- shaun may be riding the factory bike, but its a completely different machine to the one he's been racing all year, hopefully he gets on with it straight away, and gets used to the track/ different racing format quickly. You guys should be pleased to have another top rider racing at one of your events, instead of trying to turn everything into a pissing contest/ belittling their acheivements
im not expecting shaun to do as well as desalle did, i'd like it to happen but I think its unlikely that he gets 2nd/ 3rd place
The Shop
Just how the bike is for him, hopefully he's out there asap after Lommel, in good condition and get a few days testing in
Not at freaking milestone lol
Actually it'll be interesting to see how Shaun does against Christophe, it's been a while since they raced, both have come on a long way in the last few years.
Anything can happen - look to the crashes that have happened since the beginning of the sport - I never , ever get into 'predictions'. And, he'll be on a bike he's not raced on. Hell, RV had months of practise / training on a bike with everything done to his preferences. and was still getting used to it, according to so many.
I hope he has fun and doesn't get hurt - he's got his place in the World Championships to be concerned with. Good to see KTM / Pit show support, and a growing understanding of how Simpson seems to 'work'. I easily could be wrong, but I don't think Simpson would fit the SX side of things. And SX is the most important thing for the US . He seems to be a Motocrosser, to me. I hope Willie is going over with him - they are one of the 'better' examples of a father and son racing relationship, in a sport littered with family lunacy.
he's gone 1,1,1,38 (crashed whilst leading) , 1,2 at Unadilla in previous races- so you could say he goes pretty well there...
his come from behind ride to catch and pass canard at the end of the race in 2010 at Unadilla was unbelievable, probably his greatest ever race in the US in my opinion
fair play to him for going over there at all, in the middle of the gp season- its a shame more riders on both sides of the pond don't do the same. Certainly adds more interest regardless of the results
His Dad Willie raced 500GPs for ever, as a privateer, working on his own bikes, with no mechanic other than his wife Vanda. Shaun has been brought up with the same values as his dad - completely grounded, works hard, polite, respectful and grateful for the opportunity to be part of the show and doing the best that he possibly can. And doing better than many riders with many times more support than Shaun has.
Adam Wheeler wrote this week in OTOR that probably 75% of the GP paddock wanted Shaun to win at Lommel. When he won at Lierop two years ago mechanics and crew from all teams, even different manufacturers, were all cheering Shaun on from pit lane.
I'm stoked that Shaun is going to Unadilla. Make him welcome.
Here's his dad Willie, at a 500GP back in the day, and also on the podium in Sunday - a picture that brought a genuine tear to my eye.
Pit Row
Given he's comfortable with track, schedule, bike etc.
Don't forget Baggett though
Anderson is also the guy that came from A1 with a podium on his rookie race. With the DNF last week he will be back with a vengence, let us expect hopefully 2 Huskies in the top 5.
A lot is based on the start:
If Simpson starts top 3-5, he should stay around the top 4-7. I do not see a fade out of the top 10.
If he starts top 15, then to crack the top 8-10 is already great. I do not see a come back in the top 5.
That is why he can do a 4-4 or a 8-8 riding pretty much the same.
I see lots of expectations on CP this week end, keep cool
I'd stick with a 4 - 7 like most people..
He's ready to spank some yanks! hahaha this will be good to watch however it goes...
Maybe because guys like Pourcel and Desalle have been good there has something to do with it,not sure how other Euro exiles have fared there like Albertyn,Vuillemin,Tortelli etc?
I think Simpson could be around the 5 place mark but could suprise if he gets on with that KTM
My prediction is 4th - 7th. Hoping for a top 5 finish out of him! The dude can ride!
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