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This week's guest in the Vital MX Forum QNA is Blake Baggett. The 2012 250 National Champ is back in the saddle again after a successful off-season thumb surgery. Before the injury, El Chupacabra was having a great 2017 campaign with the Rocky Mountain ATV/MC-KTM-WPS squad, showing strong improvement in Supercross, and finishing sixth overall in the 450 class, while scoring a podium in Atlanta. He also had a great first half of the season going during the Nationals, winning overalls at Thunder Valley and High Point, and running the red plate at a couple rounds before the injury set him back.
Bring your best questions, and he'll be peeking in here this week to answer them. As always, keep it respectful, and ask questions that you would like in a face-to-face meeting.
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What were your thoughts on the Ronnie Mac Benjamin buttons joke?
What was that like? You were sending it.
....wa....was it sweet????
The Shop
Best of luck in your 2018 season!
I'm not sure how much you care you to comment on this but in that MX Nation series Aldon Baker mentioned that when you and him parted ways that the top rider at the time had the option to buy out another rider within Aldon's program. He basically said that Villopoto bought out your spot in his program, so I was just wondering if you could expand on that and maybe get your thoughts on it?
Thanks.
Now for the question. Who is/was the most fierce competitor you've raced with in all of your years of racing? And do you ever get out and do any trail or free riding just to switch things up?
Thanks for doing this. Back in your 250 days, how much of an impact did Pourcel's riding style have on your racecraft? I remember hearing that you used to study him and try to implement some of his "craftiness" into your attack. Look forward to seeing the #4 up front this year.
My question is: how's the deal with Burner for the gym equipment?
Doesn't the ronnie mac BS, selfies, twitter, and all the Feld circus fireworks etc take away from the sport?
(Mt. Chupacabra?) and are you able to just move dirt around your property for the tracks or do you have to buy dirt and haul it in?
Good luck on the upcoming season!
Pit Row
First question: How's the thumb recovery going, will you be 100% by A1?
Second question: You've in the past been a better MX rider than a SX rider although had some good rides this year, have you made moves to better your craft indoors for this upcoming year? would be awsome to see you mix it up indoors as well as out this year!
Your come from behind rides have had me on the edge of my seat this year! Keep it pinned!
The ride you put in at thunder valley was the highlight of outdoor season for me. Keep killin it!
no question here, just wanted to wish you good luck for next season!
what is a racing ritual you do the night before?
favorite food?
favorite movie?
thanks
p.s.
you should get a butt patch that says "Baggett roll"
Awesome to see you check in here. Couple of quick fire questions if I may...
- Who or what was your biggest inspiration growing up?
- If you were stuck in an elevator for a couple of hours who, is the last person in the world you'd want to be trapped in there with?
- most embarrassing fan moment? (for you or them)
- You can have a choice of one song to listen to before a race - what would you choose?
Cheers dude! Rooting you on from across the pond for 2018
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