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and why wouldnt Astars pay herlings more ?? you think the US market is bigger for FOX as is the world market for A stars ?
I am not asserting anything other than Herlings will never be a full-time AMA guy. It's just not happening.
As for the rest, frankly I agree with most of it. The feeder systems, that MX isn't healthy due to costs, insanely intensive schedules at young ages, etc, etc.
I have no idea what Herlings make in comparison to the top guys over here, but I do know he and Cairoli make a VERY healthy living while not having to retire at 26 or 27yrs of age due to burn out. There was a time, and recently as you point out with Roczen and Marv, where "coming to America," was still the thing - I don't think it is generally the case anymore. There are always going to be guys who want to come for whatever reason, but I know if it were me and I was making a good living over there with their lifestyle, I'd be pretty hard pressed to come here and face the grind.
As for the mx media, Matthes is probably the only one who reports even reasonably. It's a niche sport with niche media. Always has been, always will be.
It's so defensive on here like I attacked Europe, the gps... or anyone personally.
And maybe herlings won't, but after this weekend, if you think he isn't seriously considering it... I think your nuts... and that of course is just my opinion.
and if you still think herlings is coming over ... im speechless
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Derek, he is NOT COMING. EVER.... Deal with it.
Herlings is a sand specialist, watching him ride places like Lommel is very special. Be a pretty sad day if he were to transfer to a series without any sand tracks.
If you mean the rise of euro talent...
American mx is dying from the ground up. And finally we get to see this at top level racing, it takes years for consequences to be seen to decisions, American promotion and media Are not doing the sport any favors. Mx is literally my life, it's my business full time and it was my passion growing up as was most of us here.
We won the Lorettas title on our engine package this year in Supermini 1 and 2... with a kid who is clearly a top talent who literally has no ride. He buys his bikes, pays for services... and imho is the most talented kid since bubba in raw speed out of the us.
That may change next year after his performance... but I've worked with other customers who have had am titles who also...bought bikes, paid for services, and were incredible talents. Some of which have quit... the reward at the top level...is less than some of these families earn doing their current jobs. Why spend it and risk it???
This has been ongoing for quite some time... and kids with incredible talent are getting outspent and exposed to other faucets if life that are more rewarding. Our amatuer title system and local and regional race organization is horrible.
We need our own version of an emx125 series. We need our own version of an emx250 series...
some rides are bought by wealthy families here... more rides than people ever realize... and it's becoming a shit show. You wanna race pro? Better have deep pockets that don't mind loosing money!
Local pro racing in our area is dead, regional pro racing may bring 6-10 rider gates, And payout is so weak you might break even on the weekend to win.
Despite this... yes top guys in the us imho still make more than euro guys. Not per race! Just gross numbers
And lifestyle and living in the us, despite what many of the euros think...is still quite great here. I'm an immigrant to the states... and until something changes... I think it (despite the massive flaws) is still the best place to live
The allure to come here... is strong. I'll eat the crow if he doesn't. Big deal.
Pourcel wanted to race SX just like Musquin and Roczen did so he came here. Herlings doesn't so he won't. What aren't you getting?
No.
He wants the money that comes with being an sx star.
I also didn't post the rest of his words, he said it is "one of the best days of his life, being in a free country where you feel safe is a great feeling. "
The Allure to come is very strong...
Especially after kicking everyone's ass with ease.
You don't think aldon is telling him right this very moment he should come over, get in the bakers program and become a us star?
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Only one country has been more consistent then us at the MXoN's in the past 5 years we haven't won.....that would be Belgium. Even with France winning the last 3 , they are 1 position behind us in the past 5 years for consistency.
So yeah , the past 30 years was pretty damn awesome. The last 5 weren't all that bad either with a 3rd , 2nd , 3rd , 2nd and 3rd. And we have podiumed what?.....like 17 years strait?
Haha......yeah! It's been pretty fucking awesome dude.
I dont need the money. You can make a small donation to an organisation helping people affected by Hurricane Harvey instead if you like.
If you feel inclined you can donate $10 to the redcross but I'm not going to hold you to it.
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