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10/20/2017 7:10pm
10/20/2017 7:10pm
I re watched the 2014 Toronto supercross tonight, and I just kept thinking to myself, I don't think we've seen anything like this since then. I know it's only been almost 4 years now, but even prior to that, when did we see a ride like that? Someone just going for it, doing impossible rhythm sections on a ridiculously technical track all while coming from beyond mid pack to take the lead with so many champions in the field. Even if RV wasn't sick that night, he had nothing for James. James passes RV, Roczen, and dungey straight up to take the win. It was such an incredible ride and one I'll never forget.
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Why?
Well, one thing is, I think the speed that 250/450 4-strokes is peaking to a point where the rider holds on for dear life and makes it or crashes their brains out. I feel like Stewart found where that line was.
The other, the 4-strokes make it easier to go faster, it flattened the depth and skill required to race. Don't get me wrong, the pros are insanely talented, but that 0.01% of talent at the tippy-top isn't a separation anymore. Like, when Stew came in, he was the very top of 0.001% talent and no one could touch him. Everyone got equipment that allowed them to keep momentum at nearly the peak speed in corners etc, this took away Stew's pure talent advantage.
So, I just think rides like that won't happen anymore because the talent is too close because the bikes allow it.
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