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Honest question.. When should riders move from the 250 class to the 450 opens..?
There seems to be a lot more riders now choosing to stay in the 250 class for a longer period of time and even most of there racing career.
I believe there should be a points system where once you accumulate a certain amount of points over a a few seasons, it should be compulsory to go up a class.
Instead of staying in the 250's until in there late 20's, racing young kids. its almost as if there trophy hunting.
Possible going to cause a stir here.. But Interesting to see what people think of people staying in the 250 class for several years.
There seems to be a lot more riders now choosing to stay in the 250 class for a longer period of time and even most of there racing career.
I believe there should be a points system where once you accumulate a certain amount of points over a a few seasons, it should be compulsory to go up a class.
Instead of staying in the 250's until in there late 20's, racing young kids. its almost as if there trophy hunting.
Possible going to cause a stir here.. But Interesting to see what people think of people staying in the 250 class for several years.
The Shop
What's the problem?
The way I see it now, the Lites racing is more fun to watch than the big boys. In my opinion, let them stay. If you’re a middleweight fighter, they don’t make you move to heavyweight once you get the belt. Why force Lites riders to the 450’s? Let these guys race what they are best at and make a living.
Just my 2 cents.
The rules in the past have been very subjective, which is why there’s a guy racing 250s for 13 years and 87 starts.
Pit Row
How stupid is it to have Plessinger sitting on a couch at home while riders who are 5 seconds off the pace are in the 450 show? Will some talented riders not get a factory ride? Yes, but that is already happening. It happens in every sport. Very talented competitors don't get contracts because there is more talent than available spots. Life is shit, and not everyone gets to do what they want.
Mains and LCQ will matter more, because there is a very real chance that top riders won't make the main. Anderson couldn't take it easy because one slightly off night and he's watching from the sidelines.
And i also agree the 250 class should be better set out like the 450's.
but i just feel like you cant spend your whole career in the 250 class winning racers and battling for podiums and expect credit. but like was said.. they move up to the 450's and never herd of again.
but this is my point.. there happy to race young kids and gain credit for wins when they cant race people there own age..
and im not picking on any one here.. im a big fan of all the riders in the 250 class and full respect. but just doesn't seem right
I rode a Honda CR480/RC4XX, CR250 and a KX125. Good times.
FYI, none of them killed me...well, I did separate a shoulder...on the KX!
OR
When lucrative job offers stop from top tier teams within the 250 class.
I would be a lifer if I didn't point out and better paychecks kept coming from the 250 class. As opposed to marginal 450 equipment or a complete privateer set-up? Stay all day in the 250 class,easy.
Quit being such fanboys
What rider has done that?
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