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lucero10x
7/13/2010 3:50pm
7/13/2010 3:50pm
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1/24/2012 12:06am
Where is his peak?
OK, I know he isn't as popular on here as James or Alessi but the guy is going forward not backward. He surprised us all at the USGP and damn near won moto 1 a week and a half ago. Besides Regal, this guy is the biggest surprise of the 2010 outdoors. I am pulling for him to win at least one moto and an O/A if he can find just a touch more consistency.
Remember, this guy is no slouch, he was moto royalty in Europe and kept RC honest at the MXDN in 05 or 06, can't remember right now.
After all the crap he has been through I would love to see him with a win or two.
OK, I know he isn't as popular on here as James or Alessi but the guy is going forward not backward. He surprised us all at the USGP and damn near won moto 1 a week and a half ago. Besides Regal, this guy is the biggest surprise of the 2010 outdoors. I am pulling for him to win at least one moto and an O/A if he can find just a touch more consistency.
Remember, this guy is no slouch, he was moto royalty in Europe and kept RC honest at the MXDN in 05 or 06, can't remember right now.
After all the crap he has been through I would love to see him with a win or two.
I expected him to be a championship contender in this series. I think the great sport of motocross is going to give us a treat. My prediction is we will see a couple more winners Townley included before the end of the season.
Anyone remember which race it was when Villopoto pulled over, let Townley past to watch his lines? That was classic. It turned out in Poto's favor, but Mitch gave him an ear-full between motos!
The Shop
The only one's that seem to be beating him are on factory bikes-if they beat him. He's still working back into the pace from a long recovery. He's a threat every weekend.
Be nice to see him and Regal on GEICO 450s!
I was very encouraged by that.
Pit Row
Lucero....I'm on your same wave length with Townley. I honestly think he hasn't even peaked as far as his speed goes. He's steadily getting it back , and being more comfortable running up towards the front. As long as Ben stays healthy.....he will keep getting faster.
Taking almost 2 years off can hamper your speed a little......And it looks like he's trying extremely hard to ride fast....but stay safe. He's had a lot of injuries , and lets hope he can stay healthy.
Me personally......He's actually my favorite rider right now. Him and GL both , because i know what they had to come back from. he's kind of the underdog out there , and that's who I tend to cheer for.
GO BEN!
Afuckingamazing.
I saw that race live when he chased RC, it was Ernee 2005. Sure RC won and probably would have put in seventh gear on that 450 if Ben had come any closer, but it showed that RV was human after all and that someone could challenge him.
The 2008 battle against RV was one of the best season ever. I think RV was maybe at his peak, and Townley as well? it resembled a boxer fight with 20 rounds, you almost felt bad that Townley was that good, because it was painful how even they where and that no 2 spot in the stats wont count for shit (my view).
I hope the guy can do good, but no way is he going to take the title, but I'm sure he will win some motos, maybe even an overall when RD feels his championship matters more...
Agreed, would love to see him get a win this season.
I think he is only going to get stronger this year and next. The sky is the limit for that dude.
Seriously think about it, the guy didn't race for 2 full seasons because he was banged up with injuries and then can still come out and battle for the lead (Red Bud) or a top stop. I tip my hat to Ben, GO GET EM'!
He is there.
Just lost out on those final weeks of prep when he messed up his stomach late this spring which caused his fitness to plunge and he could not get back.
Townley right now is the second best out there and I suspect he will end the season as the best......as Dungey winds it down for the title.
Great job by both.
I have been even more impressed with him this year to be so fast after a long lay off.
With heart and talent like he has BT should be around for a good long time.
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