dirt bike dave
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- May 3, 2000
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Comments/feedback on this historic day for US MX encouraged and appreciated.
First live broadcast of network TV of an outdoor national moto! Props to NBC and the broadcast crew for a job well done. Perfect? No, but damn fine effort. I was surprised that there was no Erin Bates (I think she does a very good job), but the younger replacement was pretty good, too. I hope she sends Erin and Jamie Little a thank you note for paving the way.
I am also liking the live first motos on the internet. From a guy who followed MX when the only video MX was a once a year, six month delayed broadcast of the Carlsbad USGP, these are the best of times.
Chad looked good and rode strong. What a surprise he is not 100% healthy! Win he wins, it is therefore even more amazing. When he loses, well, he wasn't 100%. All that aside, he has the most talent of remaining field, and will probably take home the title. It just kind of bugs me when the best rider in the field also plays for the sympathy vote. Note to Chad: Just kick ass & take names. No mas on the whining.
I think Bailey & Carmichael may have nailed it - Short's endurance is not at championship level. Too bad - I really like Andrew, and would rather see him win than Chad.
My man Dietrich had some crashes, and still carded decent finishes. I think he still has upside; we may have to wait until next year to see his true potential. Stories like this are why I love outdoor MX.
Josh Grant - Not sure if he is snakebit, or if he is just not quite there yet. Better luck next year - he won't be '09 champ. The highlight reel Moto 1 crash will now allow him to live in internet infamy. Too bad it may have cost him his season.
Lites - Pourcel is good. Maybe not quite JMB good, but good enough to win the title in a stacked field.
Canard has the worst luck on the planet. Future champ, but '09 is not his year.
Dungey is doing all he can do, and should take this to the final round against Pourcel. Needs better starts.
First live broadcast of network TV of an outdoor national moto! Props to NBC and the broadcast crew for a job well done. Perfect? No, but damn fine effort. I was surprised that there was no Erin Bates (I think she does a very good job), but the younger replacement was pretty good, too. I hope she sends Erin and Jamie Little a thank you note for paving the way.
I am also liking the live first motos on the internet. From a guy who followed MX when the only video MX was a once a year, six month delayed broadcast of the Carlsbad USGP, these are the best of times.
Chad looked good and rode strong. What a surprise he is not 100% healthy! Win he wins, it is therefore even more amazing. When he loses, well, he wasn't 100%. All that aside, he has the most talent of remaining field, and will probably take home the title. It just kind of bugs me when the best rider in the field also plays for the sympathy vote. Note to Chad: Just kick ass & take names. No mas on the whining.
I think Bailey & Carmichael may have nailed it - Short's endurance is not at championship level. Too bad - I really like Andrew, and would rather see him win than Chad.
My man Dietrich had some crashes, and still carded decent finishes. I think he still has upside; we may have to wait until next year to see his true potential. Stories like this are why I love outdoor MX.
Josh Grant - Not sure if he is snakebit, or if he is just not quite there yet. Better luck next year - he won't be '09 champ. The highlight reel Moto 1 crash will now allow him to live in internet infamy. Too bad it may have cost him his season.
Lites - Pourcel is good. Maybe not quite JMB good, but good enough to win the title in a stacked field.
Canard has the worst luck on the planet. Future champ, but '09 is not his year.
Dungey is doing all he can do, and should take this to the final round against Pourcel. Needs better starts.
