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[QUOTE="Rider 007, post: 158447, member: 17322"] JimmyD2, I doubt that I’m the only one who views it this way (see other posts above), but I believe you’re missing my point: What does he have to prove by dropping back to compete against what is obviously inferior competition? I already gave him kudos for setting out to beat the invincible MC and doing it. I have no innate dislike of RC, only giving my opinion of his actions. What is to be gained by this stunt and then only winning it by having Brown let a slower rider by to “give” him the overall? How does that make him a greater rider in the annals of MX history? My point is that true champion would look for a challenge, something to push him to a higher level. Not padding his portfolio by cherrypicking. Would it be better if he would have jumped to the 250 class one year earlier? I'm not sure that makes much of a difference. Well, if he had jumped a year earlier, we wouldn’t be having this discussion, would we? That year let him further pad his stats. Looks like it makes all the difference and you made my point for me. I consider myself a "real" race fan and I respect RC as one of the best MXers of all-time. Although, I don't think I respect him any more or less than I did before this record. Everyone considers themselves a real race fan but I have to wonder if your choice of mount (’00 KLX300) doesn’t taint your objectiveness on this subject. I really don’t care what brand someone rides and I don’t factor it into my opinion of them (and remember, this is an opinion.) I wonder if RC would pull over to help Brown? Probably? Speculation. The fact is that he didn’t earn it. RC is a great rider - one of the greatest. In your opinion. Then he shouldn’t need to prove himself against inferior competition. So, Facts: RC set a goal to beat the omnipotent MC at SX and did it…… kudos. He beat the best in the 250 MX class 2 years in a row…… kudos. He sandbagged in the 125 class when he could have moved on after showing his dominance…. shame. He cherrypicked and then had to have it fixed to win today…. sad. Opinion: He should be above the last 2 items. But again, just an opinion. They only matter to the people that hold them. But I’m sure we agree on this: I’d rather be riding than typing at this computer! Dirt Bike Dave: Sounds like a case of “my dad can beat your dad up”. Relative to the 250 National class, the 125 National class contains lesser talent. Just a fact, not a slap.If it doesn’t, then why don’t the factories grab the 125 talent to compete in the 250 class now? Oh yeah, there aren’t any 125 factory teams, are there? (excepting KTM). And if they couldn’t beat a local pro, they should trade places. You’re making my point, also. And just since I’ve seen too many of these threads go postal, let it be clear that this is a polite discussion of peoples' opinions. Period. I consider everyone here to be a fellow riding buddy and, since there is no tone of voice that accompanies these post, there is no malice expressed towards anyone. See you guys, and take care! PS: and to Mopowa – give up all the Dr. Laura! (or are you studying for your first Psych test?) :confused: [/QUOTE]
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