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Just do away with the pointing out rule. Let them race the 250 class for as long as they want. If they want to make the big bucks they'll move up to the 450 class.
Thrasher is in a good position for a successful career en the 250, the only thing I don't like about taking dives is when a new upcoming talent is neglected a chance of a top ride because it has been already given to someone with that has had many shots at it. In this case, he is not leaving anyone without a ride, fine for me.
And if the factory teams make the pay scale reflect that they are only riding in the 250 class and not the premier 450 class guys will want to move up anyways to make more anyways.
The Shop
I think the rule is somewhat archaic. The 250 class is not the low budget feeder class it used to be back in the 125 days. IMO, due away with the East/West format, making it a national championship rather than regional, and then abolish the eligibility rule so that guys can race whichever class they choose.
Period.
Just going off memory, outta all these guys only mosiman has used a year of eligibility.
I still maintain that there should be a full series for the 250's as is with the 450 class.
MotoGp has three classes...why the hell can't SX get the formula right?
Add a feeder class to the evening (East/West) and these guys can earn points towards their super licence...as in motogp
Pit Row
The whole concept has changed. It used to be an “entry” level. Back when there weren’t private Supercross tracks available to everybody.
Even until 1999 in Southern California there wasn’t private SX tracks available to hone your skills. Now kids on 85’s are riding them and ready by the time they turn pro.
It should be an equal class. Simple change to cure all problems.
250 and 450 are both pro classes. Some guys ride the 250 better, some guys ride the 450 better, and some ride both bikes equally.
There shouldn't be any shame in riding the 250 for your entire career.
https://vault.racerxonline.com/rider/christian-craig/points
Today, it’s like the plan for all of them is to max out on as many years as they can before being forced to moved up. Of course there are some exceptions. Hi think the OEMs are valuing 250 wins and championships just as heavy as 450 these days, so they want to keep these guys under contract in 250 for 3,4,5 years before planning on moving them up to 450.
At least the US system allows far more chance for a racer to stay in a class that suits them / allows them to make a living. It gave one of my favourite racers the chance to not get thrown to the wolves, and go into the 450 class when he (said) he wasn't ready. To go home, continue his progression, make a good living, then move to the 450s, and Win, in his own time.
The Lluongo 23 and over, 2 titles maximum and you're out, is just bullshit of the highest order. It damages / destroys far more riders' careers, than it ever helps.
I tend to be in favour of a full 17 round series for 250s, but, at the same time, I know it would reduce the amount of riders that might be able to earn a lining from the sport, so, East / West it is.
Unless they would re- introduce 125s as The split series, Whilst retaining the 250 And 450 series. And, bring the 3 classes back to Outdoors as well ( with equivalency) . But, Pigs might Fly before that would ever happen .............
That said, I think I agree with what you're actually saying. If you win two titles, move up, but otherwise, why not be able to stay in? I don't think it's a big deal if you have a Davalos or Savatgy in there for a long time, as long as they aren't racking up title after title.
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