of Block Passes and Brake Checks (RC v. TP)

[Ernie Estes]

MOTO-CROSS RACING- on all accounts
AWSOME
Give us more!

 

[flynbryan]

I really think everyone is getting tired of RC slaming whoever he wants and then just leaving them. So they're a little over anxious to return the favor. Its just a matter of intimidation. Again we're beating a dead horse here. Some of us I'm sure remember some gentlemen by the name of : Hannah, Johnson, Bradshaw, Matasevich, Hughes, Kedrowski, etc........ This isn't new to this sport. As to wether or not its right, no not always, but eventually RC will receive what hes been dishing out. As long as he doesn't cry about getting it back then I think its all part of the game. Although I will say when it starts endangering the health of others then thats when you draw the line.

 

[A-RustyDemon]

It's just part of racing. It also could of happen this way as well RC does the block past on TP. TP thinks he'll cut back to the inside and out throttle RC. RC accent his block pass with a tap of the brake.. or a throttle chop. At the same time TP turns and starts his attended slide under but his front wheel hook the brake lever or peg of RC's bike.. Well we all know what happen after that... :scream: Is it anyone's fault.. Nope :| Was is exciting racing Absolutely. :thumb:

 

[vetwfo'er]

Look at the tape. If you pay close attention, you'll see TP's left handlebar get on top of RC's seat or fender. That's what raised the front wheel and caused TP to fall off backwards.

Back in the day, block passes were called "being cut off" and someone got his lights punched after the moto.

vetwfo'er

 

[mx547]

Originally posted by vetwfo'er
If you pay close attention, you'll see TP's left handlebar get on top of RC's seat or fender. That's what raised the front wheel and caused TP to fall off backwards.

so tp was lying when he said that he wheelied into him on purpose?

here is what the king himself had to say about it:

As you already know, I’m not a big fan of dirty riding, but some bar banging is good if it’s not dangerous. I don’t think Carmichael was at fault at Anaheim. He left Pastrana plenty of room and I feel Travis made the mistake.

 

[super rat]

When Travis falls near RC the fans are going to boo RC. RC was smack dab in the center of the track The Village Idoit could have went to either side. How long has Travis been racing? He makes all the wrong choices out there, he is a wicked fast 125 C rider.

 

[Thump]

If my paycheck was determined by winning or loosing I think I would do what I had to to win with in rules. I am not an RC fan but the guy is wicked fast and he is ultra competitive, that is what make champions. Mc was all of that as well as a "good guy" I think we all got accustomed to that but he was a 1 of a kind. I have seen Ezra lay the wood to Reed a few time this year... Remember what LaRocco did to Vuillemin at Vegas a few years ago when he was in the hunt for the Tripple Crown.... Ran him right off the side of a jump. Thats racin'

The kind of racing that gets me is what happend to Preston at Phenoix... Wanna boo someone? Boo Eric Sorby, he is a dirty rider and has his coming.

 

[XRpredator]

I still wanna boo Carmichael . . . but that's just me.

 

[mx547]

check out the dirty riding poll on cycle news. after i voted, the score was 309 to 309.

http://www.cyclenews.com/poll/default.asp

 

[motox757]

Originally posted by mx547
check out the dirty riding poll on cycle news. after i voted, the score was 309 to 309.

http://www.cyclenews.com/poll/default.asp

Now it 309 to 310....hehehehe...

 

[mx547]

i see you voted no also. ;)

 

[motox757]

Originally posted by mx547
i see you voted no also. ;)

You bet! :thumb:

 

[ktmboy]

316-322; and I also voted no.

 

[A-RustyDemon]

487-501 the No's have it so far:thumb: Here's my comment... Who would make the standards that would qualify what is rough and what is not. The riders know if they ride dirty that they will get it back in spades.. from someone. It's racing and rubbing plastic is part of it. :)

 

[Jon K.]

Originally posted by HiG4s
It looked to me like there was a little braking by RC in the middle of the block pass. Something common to make sure the guy you're passing doesn't cut under and beat you back out of the corner.

HiG4s; I believe you have a better understanding of the game than most people who have voiced opinions.
What we are all missing out on is the "dance" that ensues when riders forego the "brake check". If the passing rider will abstain from "checking" the "passee"; then the "passee" can cut under and maybe repass before the next corner. I have seen a few races where this passing and repassing will go on for a lap or more. A most memorable sight to behold.
The "newbie" fan has probably never witnessed such a spectacle.