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KMC440 7/27/2015 4:51pm
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What was the worst food in Europe?

Did you ever eat anything then cringe when they told you what it was?
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7GP 7/27/2015 4:53pm
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Zach,

It's awesome that you have an interest in doing off-road races. Would you ever want to try some hard enduro style events like erzberg or romaniacs?

Thanks!
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GuyB 7/27/2015 4:54pm
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Matthes wrote:
Favorite member of the moto media?

Thanks, your fan Steve




(please say me)
Zach Osborne wrote:
Guy B. Duh.
Dang. Which way to the podium? Laughing
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mxjon454 7/27/2015 5:11pm
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Zach,

How was it being teammates with JLaw? Was the team based around him and what he wanted to do? Any stories? haha

Keep up the good job outdoors.

Thanks

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Any plans to do any more gnccs?

Best memory at a gncc. (Granted there were only a few races)

Thanks!
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I know us fans can be hyper critical but after seeing you fight your way back from the Buds Creek holeshot and fade , going over to the GP's and battle your way through injury and everything else that goes on, I just want to say it's an honor to know you. I'm a life long fan no matter what place you get.

I also appreciate you showing Matthes how to put an extra stack of tear offs on those goggles.
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The Rock 7/27/2015 5:40pm
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Dear Zach,

How long did it take you to forgive your parents for them not living in Ohio when you were born? :-)

Good luck,

Rock

PS Monster Energy paintball deal Adam Wheeler put together at Matterley Basin was a blast.
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Do you think Bowers is dirty or just agressive?
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Crush 7/27/2015 6:15pm
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Hey Zach,

Being so young and with still a long future in the sport, how has becoming a Dad and Husband affected your racing–or has it? Good/bad/different?
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KennyT 7/27/2015 7:01pm
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Hearing that you like to venture into other forms of motorcycles....do you ride a street bike or dual sport on the local roads? Husky makes some killer street legal bikes and was curious if you were enjoying one of them
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PressPassP 7/27/2015 7:25pm
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Zach,I think it's great that you came over for the GP's and British Champs,what can you tell us about your time here and with Dixon's team,was it the best option with no language barrier etc and of how was the banter-we do like to take the piss Blink
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hvaughn88 7/27/2015 8:39pm
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More importantly, do you travel with your Pingree voodoo doll or keep it at home?
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ConnorD11 7/27/2015 9:34pm
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Hey Zack! As an off-road racer and moto rider I really respect how talented you are! It's two completely different sports really and you are killer at both! Any way here are a couple questions from you biggest young fan..
1. What is the difference between the top guys that can just dominate everyone else? ( Marvin, Martin, Webb) I've seen that you gave never had a lack of work ethic but how do they do it that much better?
2. I, like you, have extremely bushy eyebrows, how do you keep yours so luscious yet firm?
3. I can't wait to see you jump full time into off-road racing! How long have you wanted to race off road full time? Also, did you pursue your full time moto career for the fortune and having a steady income or for the love of busting your ass 365 days a year?
Again thanks so much for answering my questions! Your the man!
indecisivepanda 7/27/2015 10:27pm
7/27/2015 10:27pm
Zach,

Thanks for taking time to do this. I'm wondering what your thoughts are on RV's GP run? He seemed to have mixed results and it seemed like we were not seeing the normal RV we were used to seeing. Since you have both the GP and AMA experience, I am wondering what your general thoughts are on RV's go at the GP's.

Good luck, Zack, it's great seeing you out there on the Husky!
Aceofspades 7/27/2015 11:06pm
7/27/2015 11:06pm
Thanks for answering my question zack! You are an awesome young man Smile Good luck!
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Zach Osborne 7/28/2015 6:06am
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KMC440 wrote:
What was the worst food in Europe?

Did you ever eat anything then cringe when they told you what it was?
French food in general. I didn't have anything that was super sketchy but I did have the traditional Scottish dish Haggis and Tatties which is some kind of liver mush. It was really good though. Also, blood sausage is kind of weird but also really good.
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Zach Osborne 7/28/2015 6:08am
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7GP wrote:
Zach, It's awesome that you have an interest in doing off-road races. Would you ever want to try some hard enduro style events like erzberg or...
Zach,

It's awesome that you have an interest in doing off-road races. Would you ever want to try some hard enduro style events like erzberg or romaniacs?

Thanks!
Interest, yes. Realistic possibility, probably not. I'm a little too short but it does look super fun. I think the sea to sky event looks awesome!

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Zach Osborne 7/28/2015 6:11am
7/28/2015 6:11am Edited Date/Time 7/28/2015 6:11am
WVUpetro2013 wrote:
Any plans to do any more gnccs?

Best memory at a gncc. (Granted there were only a few races)

Thanks!
Yes. Maybe not in the immediate future but definitely sometime. I just really like how easy goin and fun the whole operation is. It's always a great time to go and race and just have a good time instead of being pressured out and rushed all weekend.
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huck 7/28/2015 6:39am
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Would you rather be racing 2 strokes, or 4 strokes?
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themrtoad 7/28/2015 8:10am
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Hi Zach,
thanks for taking time and answer our questions. I cheered for you when you rode gp and I still do.

I can't let go of the 3speed bike Dixon insists on. What was the best thing about it except for high hp, which really hasn't anything to do with the 3speed transmission? I don't remember you or any of his riders being holeshotkings, I do however remember quite a few dnf. Why make a bike that revs to the moon and blows up every other moto? In what way does it give an advantage on the track?

Best of luck in your career and life, you are missed in Europe
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Zach Osborne 7/28/2015 8:11am
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Crush wrote:
Hey Zach, Being so young and with still a long future in the sport, how has becoming a Dad and Husband affected your racing–or has it...
Hey Zach,

Being so young and with still a long future in the sport, how has becoming a Dad and Husband affected your racing–or has it? Good/bad/different?
Probably more than anything just some more motivation. It definitely hasn't negatively affected my career in any way.
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Zach Osborne 7/28/2015 8:13am
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KennyT wrote:
Hearing that you like to venture into other forms of motorcycles....do you ride a street bike or dual sport on the local roads? Husky makes some...
Hearing that you like to venture into other forms of motorcycles....do you ride a street bike or dual sport on the local roads? Husky makes some killer street legal bikes and was curious if you were enjoying one of them
I do have a street bike but it's an old school bobber. I want to get the new Husky 701 dual sport that's coming out in 2016. That would be awesome I think!
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themrtoad 7/28/2015 8:23am
7/28/2015 8:23am
Another question while there is the chance...

I think every European has huge respect for guys from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Usa for coming over and try racing here. I sometimes feel you don't get the credit you should back in the US. Do you think this has changed or will change? Do you think that it scares some US riders from trying? The last ten years only you and RV2 was able to overcome all the challenges and fight in the top really. What have you learned as a rider from racing grand prix? Can you use those skills in the US or is it to different to give you some kind of upper hand at Unadilla for example?
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aidas512 7/28/2015 10:08am
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Did you kick Anderson's ass for posting this pic?




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Sidecar 7/28/2015 1:37pm
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Hey Zach, my wife and son are massive fans of yours from your time in Europe, you gave Eric at different times 2X jerseys, a set of pants a British Champion t shirt when you won the title at Hawkstone the day the rain meant a cancellation and a front number plate, the most special was the jersey straight off your back at the Lommel GP that you rode your pit bike through the crowd to give to Eric straight after one of your Motos. For all of the above thanks a lot!!!
My question is when are you coming back to the UK to passenger our sidecar in a British Championship race? If you like tough challenges, they don't get much tougher than that!!!!!!!
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Who taught you to scrub like this?

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HenryA 7/28/2015 2:02pm
7/28/2015 2:02pm
...Oh and I watched Alpinestars - the beginning and noticed that you were sporting the 338 back already back then. Why did you pick that number?

https://youtu.be/1mNwfdb6T6s
Starts at 28:28!
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RCB33 7/28/2015 3:49pm
7/28/2015 3:49pm
What track was your favorite in the GP's? also,what is your favorite track in the us it doesn't have to be on the MX circuit?what is your favorite city to race supercross in? Thanks for taking the time to answer the questions from the fans, good luck in the rest of 2015 and beyond.
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sleeve1 7/28/2015 4:40pm
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Left or right handed?
Thank you for participating....

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