Sneak Peek: Christophe Pourcel testing on a Rockstar Energy Racing Husqvarna 450

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This would be his first season on a 450 right?

Has he always wanted to ride a 450 or is this his first sign of interest? He would be very interesting to watch on a 450 although I think his back unfortunately will only be stressed even more than it was on a 250.

He's an incredible rider to have as a second rider on a factory team though.
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4/21/2015 1:07pm
Great to see.

Was Decoster there just with Rockstar Husky, or were Red Bull KTM also testing?
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4/21/2015 1:07pm
Didn't see that one coming.
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4/21/2015 1:07pm
thorns wrote:
Great to see.

Was Decoster there just with Rockstar Husky, or were Red Bull KTM also testing?
The article says he was there to overlook the test.

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4/21/2015 1:11pm
DoctorJD wrote:
Didn't see that one coming.
Yeah, me neither...but I'm glad he's getting a chance with a good team & a good bike. It'll be fun to see what he can do.
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4/21/2015 1:12pm
APPLAUSE... i hope he stays fit , and can work with the bike.
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4/21/2015 1:13pm
thorns wrote:
Great to see.

Was Decoster there just with Rockstar Husky, or were Red Bull KTM also testing?
IWreckALot wrote:
The article says he was there to overlook the test.
Wow, with a blessing of Decoster. Didn`t see that coming.
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4/21/2015 1:16pm
IWreckALot wrote:
This would be his first season on a 450 right? Has he always wanted to ride a 450 or is this his first sign of interest...
This would be his first season on a 450 right?

Has he always wanted to ride a 450 or is this his first sign of interest? He would be very interesting to watch on a 450 although I think his back unfortunately will only be stressed even more than it was on a 250.

He's an incredible rider to have as a second rider on a factory team though.
He started the 2011 MX season on the MotoConcepts YZ450 but it ended pretty quickly at round 2 in Freestone.
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This has got to be Christophe's best chance at getting back to the top. I hope he takes it. I also hope he's been riding something lately and getting ready because, even with his smooth style, if he is just now starting the bike won't matter much.

Really look forward to seeing him out there though and wish him and the Rockstar Husky team the best.
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4/21/2015 1:17pm
Wow, breaking news, racer x not on it yet...
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4/21/2015 1:18pm
IWreckALot wrote:
This would be his first season on a 450 right? Has he always wanted to ride a 450 or is this his first sign of interest...
This would be his first season on a 450 right?

Has he always wanted to ride a 450 or is this his first sign of interest? He would be very interesting to watch on a 450 although I think his back unfortunately will only be stressed even more than it was on a 250.

He's an incredible rider to have as a second rider on a factory team though.
DownSouth wrote:
He started the 2011 MX season on the MotoConcepts YZ450 but it ended pretty quickly at round 2 in Freestone.
He kicked Cairoli`s ass in GP`s on a 450. More than once.
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4/21/2015 1:23pm
Interesting , i bet he will be quick for at least 4 laps
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4/21/2015 1:24pm
They don't need Decosters blessings on who to hire.
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4/21/2015 1:24pm
This would be awesome, sign the contract Christophe!!!
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4/21/2015 1:24pm
Great news, sooooo smooooth

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4/21/2015 1:24pm
is that the same bike max nagl is on?
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4/21/2015 1:25pm
:Outrdoors may have just got a little more interesting.
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4/21/2015 1:25pm
Love watching that guy ride, hope ends up racing this year!
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4/21/2015 1:26pm
MuuuuuuuuwwaaaaaaHahahahahahahaha...

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4/21/2015 1:26pm
phooooooooook yaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!
killer...on a 450....
guess Kawasaki wasn't interested.....again.....
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4/21/2015 1:27pm
h&m_cycle wrote:
Wow, breaking news, racer x not on it yet...
I'm just that good. Cool
4/21/2015 1:27pm
Interesting , i bet he will be quick for at least 4 laps
and you know this how.....
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4/21/2015 1:28pm
Great news!!
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Hell yeah, bring on the outdoors!
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4/21/2015 1:29pm
jl0822 wrote:
is that the same bike max nagl is on?
Negative. Nobody in the states has close to what Nagl is racing. Full factory works bikes aren't allowed in US AMA racing.
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4/21/2015 1:30pm
IWreckALot wrote:
This would be his first season on a 450 right? Has he always wanted to ride a 450 or is this his first sign of interest...
This would be his first season on a 450 right?

Has he always wanted to ride a 450 or is this his first sign of interest? He would be very interesting to watch on a 450 although I think his back unfortunately will only be stressed even more than it was on a 250.

He's an incredible rider to have as a second rider on a factory team though.
DownSouth wrote:
He started the 2011 MX season on the MotoConcepts YZ450 but it ended pretty quickly at round 2 in Freestone.
kongols wrote:
He kicked Cairoli`s ass in GP`s on a 450. More than once.
Er... he beat Cairoli only four times overall in 2012 and one of those times was when AC had a double DNF. Generally it was the other way round...but CP did win two GPs that year.

Cairoli finished 171 points ahead of CP.

Why do you hate Cairoli?
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4/21/2015 1:34pm
Great news indeed. I have given up on reaaly good results and titles from him but happy to see him out there again.
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4/21/2015 1:36pm
That is awesome! A stacked class just got more stacked. Smile
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4/21/2015 1:36pm
DownSouth wrote:
He started the 2011 MX season on the MotoConcepts YZ450 but it ended pretty quickly at round 2 in Freestone.
kongols wrote:
He kicked Cairoli`s ass in GP`s on a 450. More than once.
mccread wrote:
Er... he beat Cairoli only four times overall in 2012 and one of those times was when AC had a double DNF. Generally it was the...
Er... he beat Cairoli only four times overall in 2012 and one of those times was when AC had a double DNF. Generally it was the other way round...but CP did win two GPs that year.

Cairoli finished 171 points ahead of CP.

Why do you hate Cairoli?
Pourcel was also coming off of a layoff and also was on a privateer team. Pretty impressive all things considered.

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