RC riding 125/Confirmed

[yz250-effer]

I have to agree . . .

Originally posted by angry jim

I have to go with Langston for the title. I like Brown also, but sinse Langston has healed, he's been kicking but. The KTM is faster on the starts.

I think Langston will take it. If he is out front and pulling a lead, where does that leave RC and Brown? RC might be little faster than Brown even tho he has been off them for 2 years. Will he let Brown by? Probably not. He is out there to break the record, not to help Brown, as far as I can tell. Now if he stuffs langston, then he will help Brown out. But I think he is a little more mature than that at this point in his career, even though he is aggressive. I say Langston will take the title because he wants it bad, his shoulder is better, he has a 9 point lead and the KTM is a great machine. RC might be a little rusty on 125's now that he is got his game down on a 250, you never know? Regardless, it will be one heck of a race if all the players get up front, and I wish I could be there!

 

[Blue Thunder]

I can't say either way if I'm against RC racing the 125 or not, but..this guy has been tossing around a 250cc bike since the start of the SuperX season..there will be no "adjustment" for him, he will flat out rip..if he can ride 2motos with a 250 pinned, a 125 will feel like childs play. This is a muti time 125 champ, if the start is there I don't think anyone from this country or any other will be a factor..the guys just plain races the track as hard as he possibly can. He is also racing w/o consequence,yes he wants to beat the old record but that's it, he has his titles for the year and will be out there having fun. Brown and Langston will have nerves to fight, RC will roll to the gate relaxed and planning to have a ball. Just my .02.

 

[KawieKX125]

I don't think he should do it, but that is not my purpose of posting. IS he going to ride a factory 125 or a pro circuit one?

 

[XRpredator]

Originally posted by KawieKX125
IS he going to ride a factory 125 or a pro circuit one?

Same thing, different stickers.

I still think it's lame, and I hope he gets his tail kicked.

 

[Ricky]

It may have something to do with setting the 125 record but in my opinion Kawasaki wants a #1 plate for next year. He is going down to help Brown secure the #1 plate. (Thought it was interesting @ Milleville in the 1st 125 moto Eckman said Brown picked a middle start gate but Carmichael told him to move all the way to the inside. Brown got a terrible start so Carmichael moved to the middle for his moto) I hope Carmichael can help him! Sorry Langston/KTM fans, I like Langston but I want to see an American win the title.

 

[roosteater]

Originally posted by Ricky
Sorry Langston/KTM fans, I like Langston but I want to see an American win the title.

I think that's really sad. Who gives a rat's ass if an American wins the title? Shouldn't the best rider win?

 

[Garyb]

I hope Carmichael lands on his head and gets used for traction by Langston...besides, Carmichael is riding a Japanese bike so whats all this "us against them" bull ?

 

[Strick]

Originally posted by Garyb
I hope Carmichael lands on his head and gets used for traction by Langston...besides, Carmichael is riding a Japanese bike so whats all this "us against them" bull ?

I knew I liked you. That post just paid for the needle!!:D

 

[Wolf]

Originally posted by Garyb
I hope Carmichael lands on his head and gets used for traction by Langston...besides, Carmichael is riding a Japanese bike so whats all this "us against them" bull ?

You mean to tell me that them green things are made in japan?:confused:
You tell'em Gary, I'm with you all the way.

 

[Coach in ND]

Breaking records is great but Carmichael should realize that this is NOT the time to do this. With a title fight this close he has no place in the 125 class.

Oh well, Langston is going to kick his ass anyway!!!!!!!!

 

[Treejumper]

Originally posted by KXKen
No matter how you feel about this it's probably going to be a great race to watch.

Agreed, That's why i'm glad i will be there to watch! :p But honestly i dont think RC should be allowed to drop down and take the chance of ruining it for the others. IF he wants to ride a 125, he should of done it from the seasons start, not at the end. Period!! :think

Nikki, look for a silver Dakota with a big DRN logo on the back window. That or the blonde dork with goatee and DRN hat. I would wear my DRN shirt, but since i didnt order a white one yet the black will be too hot. Maybe i will see you there? Anyone else going?

 

[2big4akdx]

Back in the late 70's the AMA made a rule stating that the riders had to choose the class they were going to run before the season started just to omit this kind of thing from happening. He should sit this one out.

 

[XRpredator]

I think you could always switch back and forth between 125/250/500 from race to race, but you can only race one class per day.

I hear Doug Henry might show up as well. I hope he beats the Wee Little Leprechaun as well!

I don't mind him doing it, but doing it for a record is lame. It has "Ego Trip" written all over it.:think

 

[weimedog]

I still bet that Bubba Stewart has something to do with this....RC is looking over his shoulder and seeing Bubba knock down RC's records one at a time.....RC can run...for now. And he's trying to push as many records as he can.

 

[MXN4FUN]

I believe it is a corporate decision to try to win the championship and the record spin is justifying it. What is KTM to do, put a bounty on Brown and pay the privateer who takes him out or give Dowd a 125 with crosshares on the fender. You want it bad enough you can win it. Actually I believe it was common practice to move riders around to try to protect a championship towards the end of a season. O'mara and Cooper for Suzuki come to mind along with some switches by Honda to combat this, it is kind of foggy but I think those were the players. After all we ain't playing shuffle board here. Maybe we will get lucky and see an old fashioned bash-a-thon the way it used to be before we were saddled with nicee nice boys of todays riding. Remember you have no friends on the track:p

 

[MXN4FUN]

........or better yet be an iron man and run both classes.:cool:

 

[BunduBasher]

This is intriguing stuff, what is everyone's motives ? , do Kawasaki want the record, and have they co-opted RC into the deal, or is it more of a ploy to get Langston out of the way, and have Brown take the title. A 125 and 250 National championship in the same year seems more of a motive than the record. No doubt RC will be paid a huge bonus if Brown wins. If Brown does not take the first heat how will the race be run, will RC go for the win, or will he break check Langston and allow Brown to pass. This could make for a very interesting behind the scenes expose' ! :think

If RC does take the wins 1/1, then no doubt he will have handed the championship to Langston. Is this what Kawasaki really want ?! Heck NO.

Langston is probably loving this, all he has to do is stay behind Brown, he does not even have to worry about RC. Let RC get a huge lead and have Brown cracking in front of him, should make for a very interesting spectacle.

My prediction, Brown 1, RC 2, and Langston 3, this is the only way to secure and ensure Brown gets the title.

 

[2big4akdx]

The AMA made the rule,I believe,in response to the "Let Broc By" episode.Late 70s I tell ya.Factories would enter their guys in different classes all the time, depending on how they , and their competition, were doing. Tony D was hired to give Suzuki the 500 title bat won the 250 class 3 yrs straight. He was BAD!!! Either way, Ricky should let those guy go it alone. If he wants it that bad then he can go after it at the begining of next year. Maybe still come back and win the 250s also.

 

[JimmyD2]

Originally posted by 2big4akdx
If he wants it that bad then he can go after it at the begining of next year. Maybe still come back and win the 250s also.

Really though, how often will RC have the 250 championship locked up early enough to be able to drop down and try to get the record? If he wants the record that badly, this is the opportunity and he has to take it. I know I'll be there to watch it and I can't wait. It makes an already exciting race that much better...

Originally posted by roosteater
I think that's really sad. Who gives a rat's ass if an American wins the title? Shouldn't the best rider win?

Who do you root for during the the Motocross Des Nations? The best riders? :silly:

 

[roosteater]

Originally posted by JimmyD2



Who do you root for during the the Motocross Des Nations? The best riders? :silly:

Personally, I don't follow motocross worldwide, so it'd be pretty hard to root for riders from other countries in the Motocross des Nations. Also, since I've never seen the MDN on TV (perhaps it's just me, but I've never caught it being televised.), it's difficult to root for anyone at all. Regarding motocross and supercross here in the U.S., I follow it much more closely. I watch it whenever I can. And so, when I see a great rider, it's a bit difficult not to root for that rider (irregardless of that rider's home country). Are you also suggesting that Greg Albertyn didn't deserve to win the outdoors two years ago merely because he was South African? Albertyn is a class act. How could one not root for him? I'd suggest the same might hold for a rider like Langston. Personally, I'm somewhat indifferent as to whether Brown or Langston win it all. They both have worked hard all year and we've seen some great action in the 125 class. I just hope the last race goes down clean and the best man wins.

 

[JimmyD2]

Originally posted by roosteater
Are you also suggesting that Greg Albertyn didn't deserve to win the outdoors two years ago merely because he was South African?

I'm not sure how you read that into my comment. I'm just saying that it's not "sad" to root for someone because he is American any more than it is sad to root for someone because he is perceived to be a "class act". I like Langston a lot. I liked Albertyn a lot. I often root for Americans, all else being equal. It's all good.

Originally posted by roosteater
I just hope the last race goes down clean and the best man wins.

I absolutely agree.

 

[AnneBrooks]

Steel City is a motorcycle race, and a professional race at that. Any rider who holds a pro license is eligible to enter in that race, period. If RC wants to ride in the 125 class and go for the record, that's his prerogative. Langston and Brown should not and probably do not care who lines up with them on the gate this Sunday. They still have to beat each other, regardless of what Ricky Carmichael does. It should make for an interesting race in an already entertaining series. And, the 250 race may be more interesting with RC out of it this week.

 

[BunduBasher]

Who do you root for during the the Motocross Des Nations?

The South Africans of course :D ..... then the Brits, the Kiwis, the Europeans, then the Canadians, then the rest of the world, and lastly the Americans and the Ozzies ....... both are such poor losers .... sorry can't stand them Ozzy wankers :eek: .... dang sheepshaggers !!!! ....... just kidding .... some fierce and friendly off field rivalry here OK :) .... Just kidding about the Americans, my daughter is born here and my kids are pretty much yankyfied .... should be taking the pledge myself in a couple o years too ....... just have to get used to baseball and gridiron (the rest of the world plays football !! ) :confused:

 

[Sierra Flash]

RC Rules

At least ricky will be riding against someone (Langston) who is not afraid of him. Everyone seems to be willing to let RC go by without much of a fight. He'll have more trouble beating Brown and Langston on a 125 than he would beating anyone on a 250.

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The way I see it is Langston will have someone he better be afraid of, RC rides hard but clean, no one messes with him. RC is coming from the
major leagues to the minors and no one wants to win more than he does.
Look what happens to most 125 riders when they go to the 250 with the
exception of McGrath and Carmichael. After that Bobby Bonds incident
Langston deserves a good bump but he will stay clear of RC. I think it will
be like an expert dropping down to novice myself.

 

[mx547]

Originally posted by BunduBasher

my daughter is born here and my kids are pretty much yankyfied

i'm disappointed in the texans on here for letting this one get by them.