Damn impressive showings from Coppins and Ramon. Coppins has really had the patience to steadily improve his speed (he rode some GPs late in the season) after he got hurt and I thought Ramon would be a career 125-rider like Mike Brown.
My money would be on Belgium with the experienced Everts and Ramon and the wild card of Joel the Fearless. Carmichael's speed alone will not carry the US team, especially if Ferry is hurt. Hughes, I'm afraid, is just not fast enough on a big bike.
My money would be on Belgium with the experienced Everts and Ramon and the wild card of Joel the Fearless. Carmichael's speed alone will not carry the US team, especially if Ferry is hurt. Hughes, I'm afraid, is just not fast enough on a big bike.
Well, my dad took first spot in qualifying in a Finnish GP (of motocross) in the 60s. Although he's still plenty fast at 59, I doubt he would repeat.
I'll be back tomorrow (after watching the race live on tv) to read all the whine about the track being tailor-made to the Belgians and how K-Dub and Bubba would've made all the difference.
I'll be back tomorrow (after watching the race live on tv) to read all the whine about the track being tailor-made to the Belgians and how K-Dub and Bubba would've made all the difference.
:| Let's see Bubba's main sponsor says he can't go so you bag on him. KDub doesn't have a ride nailed down for next year so if he get's injured he's unemployed with no paycheque, and he hasn't ridden SX in 2 seasons and needs the testing time. I bet they are both losing sleep over losing you as a fan :think:
It's not in my nature to bag on riders but I hate when our best guys are too bussy to race the MXdN's. Bubba was on the cover of Racer X 6 months ago whipping his 250. Bubba has had a 250, he knows how to ride it and if he WANTED to race the MXdN's he could have. Kdub has more BS excuses than anyone, the bottem line is if were a big deal to Kevin he would be there. It's Bubbas and Kevins way of saying F you fans. Hey,go out and get youself a clue there Chili. Anssi thats pretty cool about your dad he must have been fast. I bet that it is Ryno that pulls through for us and gets us the win. USA USA USA!!!! We are going to kick euro ass!!!!!!
If someone needs a clue it would be someone who thinks that Bubba wasn't itching to go over there and show everyone RC included who is the fastest rider in the world. Bottom line is Kawasaki and his handlers said no so Bubba waits for his time.
This is my final comment on the matter. There is not point in me getting into an idiotic flame fest over this topic with you since your eloquence with words clearly demonstrates your superior ability for idiotic flames.
This is my final comment on the matter. There is not point in me getting into an idiotic flame fest over this topic with you since your eloquence with words clearly demonstrates your superior ability for idiotic flames.
Windham and his Wife also just had a baby, their first. Anyone with kids can tell you what that is like. I totally agree with his decision to sit this one out. It sucks our best team isn't their. However, our second, third, and fourth best teams are good enough so it doesn't matter.
I applaud Kdub for having his priorities in the right place. Fair weather fans can kiss off, if they aren't bagging for this it would be something else. Good for him for making the decision based on what is best for him and his.
I applaud Kdub for having his priorities in the right place. Fair weather fans can kiss off, if they aren't bagging for this it would be something else. Good for him for making the decision based on what is best for him and his.
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