AP killing it

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Plessinger is riding awesome right now. I know he was doing well in Supercross, but a lot of the field was out. I've been very impressed by his result so far.

 

I didn't think he would be beating Hunter, JCoop, or Prado. Or straight up passing Jett.

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Yes, quietly getting it done effectively.

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Never underestimate the power of the mullet.   

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That 10,000 watt smile of his could power a small town. Is there anyone having more fun than him? Also, how amazing does his bike look? 

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Such a great guy, he's riding up with the sharp end of the pack and pushing to lead more races!

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When is it time for everyone including AP himself to recognize he belongs where he’s been all year. 

His starts are on point, intensity through the roof, just straight up pulled in Jett and passed him. ITS TIME!!!

I love AP, and I feel if he himself starts believing and showing to his peers that he’s coming for them rather than being in awe that he was able to beat them would solidify the next level he has achieved, and make him even more dangerous to his competitors. 

Ride em Cowboy!!!

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Imagine if he wins at Red Bud..

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On cooksy livecast they were talking about getting the AP bike dialed in more. Bike looks unstable at Mach 1 speeds and a bit hard to hold onto. AP needs a little more stability so he can ride around with one hand on the grip and the free hand to wave his hat around. 

AP, thats called a rodeo and thats only for 8 seconds. 

Fun to see AP up front.  

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When AP was battling Eli it seemed like AP’s bike actually pulled stronger, or at least every bit as strong. Each time I thought Eli would pull up on him it just didn’t happen. It looked much better in the corners too. 

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It was pure gold at the post race press conference when AP asked a reporter ”how does it feel to ask a really deep question and just get a one word answer back” and Eli totally lost it. 

Super good vibes up there right now.

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Nairb#70 wrote:

Yes, quietly getting it done effectively.

with the KTM that doesn't work for Sexton lol

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Don't get blinded by his mullet and his goofy personality. Can tell he's working hard and he is probably the most improved rider since he moved to the 450 class. But yeah, I also didn't think he would be up there with Tomac and Jett in motos, that's absolutely insane. Hope he can pull out a moto win this year.

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Obviously early but he's putting his name into serious discussion to be on the MXdN team again. And yes, I would put him on the tram

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It was pure gold at the post race press conference when AP asked a reporter ”how does it feel to ask a really deep question and...

It was pure gold at the post race press conference when AP asked a reporter ”how does it feel to ask a really deep question and just get a one word answer back” and Eli totally lost it. 

Super good vibes up there right now.

I wish we could hear what those 3 are talking and laughing about.  Bet it's pure gold.

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Is it just me or did he get a boost after his Dale Jr episode aired. It's almost like Jr got him to believe in himself or something. I love it. 🤙

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On the Swapmoto Live interview, Roger DeCoster was saying that Chase feels things on the bike that others don't. Or something close to it. How much of that is mental? It seemed to me that RD was trying real hard to pick his words. 

With AP showing so well on the KTM, what does that do to Chases stock value? 

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I wish we could hear what those 3 are talking and laughing about.  Bet it's pure gold.

It’s so funny when AP and Jett starts going and then you have Mr Stone face sitting beside them trying to look serious and sooner or later he just cracks and start laughing so something the other two say 😅

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Nairb#70 wrote:

Yes, quietly getting it done effectively.

Front242 wrote:

with the KTM that doesn't work for Sexton lol

Isn't AP running production air forks? Guess he didn't get the memo?

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He is impressing the hell out of me. Just goes to work no excuses just a real one. 

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420Racing wrote:
Is it just me or did he get a boost after his Dale Jr episode aired. It's almost like Jr got him to believe in himself...

Is it just me or did he get a boost after his Dale Jr episode aired. It's almost like Jr got him to believe in himself or something. I love it. 🤙

You may be right. Dale Jr. is a great guy to have in your corner. 

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Nairb#70 wrote:

Yes, quietly getting it done effectively.

Front242 wrote:

with the KTM that doesn't work for Sexton lol

AssangeMX wrote:

Isn't AP running production air forks? Guess he didn't get the memo?

I know he has ran them the last two years outdoors. I heard he ran them indoors too but I haven’t seen pics from this year. 

To me his bike looks more hooked up than Jett or Eli. 

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6/8/2025 12:59pm Edited Date/Time 6/8/2025 1:00pm

Doesn't this weekend mark a milestone for outdoors thanks to AP? Only guy to flat out pass Jett Lawrence? Something that Chase hasn't done without Jett hitting the deck?

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As good as he did, I expected a better second moto based on the first. 

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Doesn't this weekend mark a milestone for outdoors thanks to AP? Only guy to flat out pass Jett Lawrence? Something that Chase hasn't done without Jett...

Doesn't this weekend mark a milestone for outdoors thanks to AP? Only guy to flat out pass Jett Lawrence? Something that Chase hasn't done without Jett hitting the deck?

Did Chase pass him when he won the 2nd moto at Southwick last year? 

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He’s definitely established himself as a top 450 outdoor guy at this point in time. 

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Doesn't this weekend mark a milestone for outdoors thanks to AP? Only guy to flat out pass Jett Lawrence? Something that Chase hasn't done without Jett...

Doesn't this weekend mark a milestone for outdoors thanks to AP? Only guy to flat out pass Jett Lawrence? Something that Chase hasn't done without Jett hitting the deck?

Sexton did pass Jett at Southwick last year to win the 2nd moto.

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AP will be winning moto’s and O/A’s once he believes he’s “on the level” of the Top Riders.


IMHO he is there in every way except for believing it for himself. 

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As good as he did, I expected a better second moto based on the first. 

AP commented something like: “I convinced them to change the bike a little - should’ve left it alone!”

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PRM31 wrote:
When AP was battling Eli it seemed like AP’s bike actually pulled stronger, or at least every bit as strong. Each time I thought Eli would...

When AP was battling Eli it seemed like AP’s bike actually pulled stronger, or at least every bit as strong. Each time I thought Eli would pull up on him it just didn’t happen. It looked much better in the corners too. 

It sure looked like it was hooking up better out of turns. That could be the bike, or it could be the throttle hand of the rider. AP's KTM might be a little milder in the low end and we know Eli rides a rocket ship and just want to light the afterburner every chance he gets. That was not a light the afterburner track. I think there are some races coming up where Eli will definitely give Jett a serious test. Southwick, Red Bud and Millville are going to be fun to watch imho.

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Yea I cant lie I didnt expect AP to be the 2nd best guy in the series but hes showing he belongs up there.

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Pop Shmoke wrote:

Yea I cant lie I didnt expect AP to be the 2nd best guy in the series but hes showing he belongs up there.

He's been grabbing good starts and then it looks like he isn't overthinking and just riding from muscle memory. Shutting the brain off if you will. It's been fun to watch, and it is awesome that it isn't just Eli that has given Jett a fight. I hope we get more of it!

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