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Message: [QUOTE="dirt bike dave, post: 811921, member: 18302"] Below are the quotes from Steve at the AMA that bother me the most: " Along with the willingness of the riders, we must have a strong commitment from the manufacturers who sponsor them to prep and maintain equipment. That part of the equation is also in question right now. And, it’s not even about being guaranteed a win, it’s about ensuring the American team has, at the very least, a reasonable chance of success. Considering where the situation lies right now, that ‘reasonable chance’ is in doubt. We must have assurance that each rider will have access to the best possible equipment. To go up against the world’s top riders on anything less is not an option.” “We empathize with that passion but it’s our responsibility to make the decision that’s in the best interest of our riders. Bowing to public pressure and throwing together an under-supported team is not in the best interests of anyone, particularly the sport of motocross in the United States.” ************ I don't understand why it is 'not an option' that we go if there is no 'reasonable chance' we could win. Shoot, 75% of the teams on the line will not have a 'reasonable chance', yet they can be bothered to show up. For that matter, at any race, only ONE RIDER can have the 'best possible equipment'. Does the AMA really feel that the only riders who should show up are are those that have a resonsalbe chance to win and have the best possible equipment? Does this 'standard' apply to AMA races also, or only to the MXdN? Also, he acts like sending a team because the public really, really, really wants us to is somehow a sign of weakness and against the 'best interest' of the riders and US Motocross. Say WHAT??? That is RIDICULOUS. FWIW, I don't blame Carmichael or DeCoster for this fiasco at all, but there is PLENTY of blame to go around between the AMA, the factory teams, and the riders. Regardless of the poor scheduling by the FIM, we need to send a team. I don't give a rat's ass if they are on the best equipment or they don't have a chance to win. Get the best riders you can find and borrow 3 year old bikes in Europe if you have to. Just field a team! [/QUOTE]

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