Underrated Riders

barrs211
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Edited Date/Time 10/24/2012 11:38am
So apart from these lot:
Vilo, Stew, Reed, Bam, Canard and Dunge.

Who do you think could be the dark house?

If i'm honest, i think under the eyes of RC it will be Tickle, with all the knowledge and championships he has its going to be fun!
Or if Grant rides like he did at MEC he could bag a race win!
I didn't really notice many others at the MEC that stood out?
I think the usuals of windham, millsaps, short and brayton with all of there top 5 moments too.

And i'd love to see Roczen on the 350 do well in the few big boy races he does, if he does.

What you guys think?
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10/23/2012 11:14am
For a race win or the title, I don't know if there are any. A guy can luck up and win a race, but I don't know who it would be. If Tomac rides a 450 he might snag a win.


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10/23/2012 11:29am
I'm calling davi for a win he was a rocket before he crashed last year in SX. He's also on the zook again
SEE ARE125
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10/23/2012 11:33am
I'm thinking Millsaps. New team, lost some weight(obviously been training his ass off) and seems to be really motivated coming into this season. He may come out with a win this year. Tomac is definately a contender for wins on a 450, but I doubt we'll see him risk getting injured racing the 450 class since he'll be defending his Lites championship.
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10/23/2012 11:57am Edited Date/Time 10/23/2012 12:11pm
When the top dogs back from injury +barcia im thinking there are no dark horses. Its just too unlikely when top 6 is a second faster than the rest

Edit I forgot about Wilson. Imaging how gnarly to even get a top 10 in 2013.

The Shop

10/23/2012 12:06pm
Underrated? There's only one guy that comes to my mind: Dean Wilson

He was almost as good as Barcia last year, I think, just didn't have the starts (and got out-raced when he did). This year was kind of screwed, but I don't know why everyone is so down on him. (I guess if I'm honest I can't really see any podiums in his near future...we'll see.)

Tickle is probably a good choice for some solid finishes.

I am very excited.
mac3-d
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10/23/2012 12:08pm
Weiner oh wait u said under not over. what was wrong with him at the MEC pretty poor result
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10/23/2012 12:29pm
I'm thinking Matt Goerke, will be fighting for some top 10's. It has been a while since he raced SX and in the statesSmile , did well before he was injured, had a nice out door up north, media pretty much ignores him, but I think he might be a suprise!
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10/23/2012 12:36pm
kijen wrote:
I'm thinking Matt Goerke, will be fighting for some top 10's. It has been a while since he raced SX and in the states:), did well...
I'm thinking Matt Goerke, will be fighting for some top 10's. It has been a while since he raced SX and in the statesSmile , did well before he was injured, had a nice out door up north, media pretty much ignores him, but I think he might be a suprise!
Good call.
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10/23/2012 8:11pm
Grant and Deano are my dark horses. grant was hauling at MEC and dean is a bad ass. I expect to see dean hucking new rhythms before anyone else
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10/23/2012 8:57pm
Gotta go with Grant. Cant wait to see what the lcq looks like!
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10/23/2012 9:03pm
I can't really think of any in the 450's but I have a few in the Lites Class.

Jason Anderson:
He had a very, very rough rookie campaign. He did not look confident and struggled with the pace of professional sx/mx. Nothing went right for him in 2011. This past year, he looked like a completely different rider. His speed was much improved and his fitness level was much better as well. He had many flashes of brilliance and showed what was expected of him initially. He still struggles with starts, but when he does get one, he runs with the top 5. Look for him to be a front runner this year.

Cole Seely:
Cole has improved every year in speed and consistancy. A lot of people were shocked when he won A1. Myself and David Pingree must have been the only ones who weren't shocked at all. He won 2 races in 2011 and has been a contender for the title. He has had horrible luck in the middle of supercross that has cost him valuable points, but he is on the podium constantly. I think this is his make or break year for a title. He has the speed and fitness to get it done. He is my pick for the West Coast title in 2013.

Ryan Sipes:
He has had horrible luck his entire career but he is always one of the fastest lites riders. Even when he hasn't been on the best bike he has proven he has the speed to win. I don't think he is a title threat but I would not be shocked if he wins a race and makes a few podiums
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10/23/2012 9:04pm
Wilson to jag a fcouple wins late when the injuries come into it.

Grant to put it on the box atleast once after a huge holeshot.

Tomac and Roczen to top 5 at some point if they race a couple on their opposite coasts

I cant see any surprises when it comes down to the title. The old guard of CR, RV RD will be there in the end barring injuries ofcourse.
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10/23/2012 9:51pm
Mikey if he could get over his whoop hang up?
Phillips467
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10/24/2012 1:36am
In the 450's, I too believe Matt Georke will surprise some people; he was quite impressive in his fill-in stint aboard a BTOSports.com Suzuki this year, with more perparation under his belt I think he'll be even better.

In the 250's, I think Zach Osborne is going to be much better than anyone imagines. I think he will suit the Geico Honda well, and should be fighting for victories straight away at round one. The only thing I worry about is whether or not he can avoid injury, in every year in the GP's he has succumbed to quite large injuries, or an illness. If he can avoid this, he will be a contender indoors and out - I think this will surprise some people.
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10/24/2012 8:23am
Bubba is the underrated under dawg but he does it like a boss as u wiggas say
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10/24/2012 11:14am
What about Tickle on the RCH Suzuki.. he could surprise some people, as could Josh Hill if he gets the second ride.
10/24/2012 11:38am
Im going to say Shorty is going to show more speed a couple rounds in. Wilson wont crack top 5. He's a great outdoor rider but I don't think he's got anything for the big boys come supercross.

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