Why would Roger put Roczen and Musquin on the West coast SX?

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Maybe to guarantee a SX Championship for KTM in their first year?
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Hanaa80 11/26/2011 7:42am
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carlosmacho wrote:
Maybe to guarantee a SX Championship for KTM in their first year?
Ping made a pretty good point in the last Racherhead. This way they have more time to prepare for the outdoors. A SX title may still be a bit too much to ask from them, but both riders definitely have a chance for the title outdoors.

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THE mx addict 11/26/2011 8:15am
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Hanaa80 wrote:
Ping made a pretty good point in the last Racherhead. This way they have more time to prepare for the outdoors. A SX title may still...
Ping made a pretty good point in the last Racherhead. This way they have more time to prepare for the outdoors. A SX title may still be a bit too much to ask from them, but both riders definitely have a chance for the title outdoors.

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Musquin and Roczen will compete for the SX title in 2012, believe me...
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Sherwood 11/26/2011 8:26am
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Hanaa80 wrote:
Ping made a pretty good point in the last Racherhead. This way they have more time to prepare for the outdoors. A SX title may still...
Ping made a pretty good point in the last Racherhead. This way they have more time to prepare for the outdoors. A SX title may still be a bit too much to ask from them, but both riders definitely have a chance for the title outdoors.

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Musquin and Roczen will compete for the SX title in 2012, believe me...
I don't until they prove they can stay off the ground.

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jndmx 11/26/2011 8:29am
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Makes sense for KTM marketing wise.
A-1 is the big show to kick off the season, better press than the first round of the East SX Lites.

Bring out all the big guns and get the best showing you can.
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RandyS 11/26/2011 8:34am
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Here, I fixed it.

"This way they have more time to rehab for the outdoors." Wink

I believe Roczen can win either coast and will win the west.

Musquin and Roczen will share many a podium outdoors.

And at least once KTM will sweep both classes, either indoor or out.
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Mstock 11/26/2011 8:35am
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Brilliant move by Roger DeCoster.
THE mx addict 11/26/2011 8:36am
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Sherwood wrote:
I don't until they prove they can stay off the ground.
Don't worry, Musquin perfectly knows how to stay on two wheels on a SX track.

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THE mx addict 11/26/2011 8:39am
11/26/2011 8:39am
Lap times on the KTM SX track a few days ago :

Dungey (450) : 48"2
Musquin (250) : 48"8
Roczen (250) : 49"2
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WhKnuckle 11/26/2011 8:45am
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THE mx addict wrote:
Lap times on the KTM SX track a few days ago :

Dungey (450) : 48"2
Musquin (250) : 48"8
Roczen (250) : 49"2
I assume you know those guys run lots of laps. Picking one out doesn't mean a thing. I love to watch Roczen and Musquin ride, but you're asking a lot of them to assume or imply that they're going to go Dungey speed.

Let those guys ride and be happy for them if they do well. Don't burden them with "next big thing" status until they achieve it for themselves on the track.
THE mx addict 11/26/2011 8:53am
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I assume you know those guys run lots of laps. Picking one out doesn't mean a thing. I love to watch Roczen and Musquin ride, but...
I assume you know those guys run lots of laps. Picking one out doesn't mean a thing. I love to watch Roczen and Musquin ride, but you're asking a lot of them to assume or imply that they're going to go Dungey speed.

Let those guys ride and be happy for them if they do well. Don't burden them with "next big thing" status until they achieve it for themselves on the track.
Musquin and Roczen are already used (and for a while) to the "next big thing" status...

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bullpen58 11/26/2011 9:17am
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This place is so predictable. If a guy is from Europe, then Musquin and Roczen are gonna DOMINATE. If a guy is from the USA, then "they need to take it easy and stay off the ground" or "they haven't proven anything yet".

As an American who loves to go against the grain, I will say that Roczen is AWESOME and should be a title contender this year. Musquin, is probably awesome too but I am not sure if he is as awesome as Roczen yet. All I know is that I hope they both stay injury-free and we get to see the bar raised yet again.
THE mx addict 11/26/2011 9:20am
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This place is so predictable. If a guy is from Europe, then Musquin and Roczen are gonna DOMINATE. If a guy is from the USA, then...
This place is so predictable. If a guy is from Europe, then Musquin and Roczen are gonna DOMINATE. If a guy is from the USA, then "they need to take it easy and stay off the ground" or "they haven't proven anything yet".

As an American who loves to go against the grain, I will say that Roczen is AWESOME and should be a title contender this year. Musquin, is probably awesome too but I am not sure if he is as awesome as Roczen yet. All I know is that I hope they both stay injury-free and we get to see the bar raised yet again.
Never said that they will dominate.

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DPR250R 11/26/2011 9:21am
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If one of them gets hurt during the west can they make the switch to the east?
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Mstock 11/26/2011 9:28am
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1. Both riders can put in strong West Coast performances marketing the brand
2. Both riders can race 450/350 during the East Coast rounds marketing the brand
3. Both riders can better prepare for 250 Outdoor Nationals if they only do West lites.
4. Both riders can swith coasts if injured prior to sx season.
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Hanaa80 11/26/2011 9:50am
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DPR250R wrote:
If one of them gets hurt during the west can they make the switch to the east?
No they can't. That was discussed when Will Hahn got hurt at A1
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Hando 11/26/2011 9:50am
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I dont get why foreign riders with no SX experience ride the first season of SX..i dont follow musquin but im pretty sure he hasnt raced SX.

sit the first season out, get ready for outdoors!!
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Hanaa80 11/26/2011 9:53am
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Hando wrote:
I dont get why foreign riders with no SX experience ride the first season of SX..i dont follow musquin but im pretty sure he hasnt raced...
I dont get why foreign riders with no SX experience ride the first season of SX..i dont follow musquin but im pretty sure he hasnt raced SX.

sit the first season out, get ready for outdoors!!
He did that already. Got hurt at Bercy last year and sat out the SX season.

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THE mx addict 11/26/2011 9:53am
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Hando wrote:
I dont get why foreign riders with no SX experience ride the first season of SX..i dont follow musquin but im pretty sure he hasnt raced...
I dont get why foreign riders with no SX experience ride the first season of SX..i dont follow musquin but im pretty sure he hasnt raced SX.

sit the first season out, get ready for outdoors!!
Musquin rides SX for years !
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Hando 11/26/2011 9:59am
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Hando wrote:
I dont get why foreign riders with no SX experience ride the first season of SX..i dont follow musquin but im pretty sure he hasnt raced...
I dont get why foreign riders with no SX experience ride the first season of SX..i dont follow musquin but im pretty sure he hasnt raced SX.

sit the first season out, get ready for outdoors!!
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Musquin rides SX for years !
I know the only Europeans who can ride SX are the French but are your tracks on par with American supercross??

im sure others can lol..but its no secret that france produces lots of SX talent
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mmcmx 11/26/2011 10:05am
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Maybe Roger wants his riders to be happy? Who would want to race East? I wouldn't.
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jeffro503 11/26/2011 10:21am
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Well....weather they win or not.....I'm just really happy they will be over here competing.
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ayearinmx 11/26/2011 10:59am
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it'll save KTM a bit of cash, only having to go to half the rounds with the 250 setup.....
2strokerider 11/26/2011 11:13am
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ayearinmx wrote:
it'll save KTM a bit of cash, only having to go to half the rounds with the 250 setup.....
wonder if they will both ride the 350 on the other coast?! itll make it interesting if they do
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Gukamonster 11/26/2011 11:14am
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Not thinking this is the greatest move. The max they can have is now 2 titles in SX, as opposed to 3. Unless, they think one of their support team riders like Malcolm Stewart has a good shot at the east title.
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RaceFace 11/26/2011 11:42am
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carlosmacho wrote:
Maybe to guarantee a SX Championship for KTM in their first year?
I think that is the reason. To put all the eggs in one basket and (assume) it guarantees the one. They still have to run the races though.
mark dude99 11/26/2011 11:47am
11/26/2011 11:47am
What are the chances Wilson and Barcia race west coast too? Lites class could get really interesting.
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TeamGreen 11/26/2011 12:07pm
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Ken 2nd
Marvin 4th
RD 3rd

That's my A1 prediction
brakkeman_ 11/26/2011 12:12pm
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Roczen and Musquin will be front runners, albeit it might take MM a bit longer, not having the AMA SX experience that K-Roc has.

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