The Wife Says Stewart...
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I read some were on the net this week that RC stated his training is not scheduled to peak until A1. Thats two weeks away boys & girls. RC will be there come A1.
No doubt JS looked very good at the first two races. Its a start, but by no means is it domination. If JS wins the first 5 rounds. Only then, will I start betting Okie's money on the kid. ;)
No doubt JS looked very good at the first two races. Its a start, but by no means is it domination. If JS wins the first 5 rounds. Only then, will I start betting Okie's money on the kid. ;)
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re: production rule and works bike exemption . . .
From what I understand, even if the bike is in production, you can use the works exemption. Suzuki used it last year on the Leprechaun's RMZ450 outdoors, and I have heard rumblings that Kawasaki is using it with Jimmy's KXF450. So, yes, RC's RMZ is far closer to production than Stewart's KXF is allowed to be. BUT, I have also heard rumblings that the KXF is closer to the production model than they have to be.
Kinda makes you think, or maybe not. Heck, I'm not sure I understand what I just typed there.
From what I understand, even if the bike is in production, you can use the works exemption. Suzuki used it last year on the Leprechaun's RMZ450 outdoors, and I have heard rumblings that Kawasaki is using it with Jimmy's KXF450. So, yes, RC's RMZ is far closer to production than Stewart's KXF is allowed to be. BUT, I have also heard rumblings that the KXF is closer to the production model than they have to be.
Kinda makes you think, or maybe not. Heck, I'm not sure I understand what I just typed there.
Let crash / ambulance be the last thought on all our minds, we wish all these riders good health, to be able enjoy great racing than before, i wish KW was healthy. This gives us something to urgue,bet or write about, also remember it's not only JBS that can crash, anyone of these riders can have a season / career ending crash even during practice. A1 is always the worst race of the season, like last A1 amost all the riders tested the ground, it could be anyone's race like Ryan Clerk, MC / others. A1 sucks, could even be worse this year.RMCoastie said:
While a healthy Stewart is always a nightmare for everyone else...I'm thrilled to see him step it up!
1. RC and Reed DID NOT look comfy on their 4 bangers...indoors!
2. Will they return to a 2-stroke INDOORS so they can hang it out more?
3. Team Honda's SX effort is suddenly hurting with the unfortunate loss of Windham. :( Will they take Ferry in house for SX?? Larocco, Ernie, and Preston are great but...
4. I'm disappointed to see Nathan Ramsey Cherry Pick for yet another year! C'mon KTM, move him up where he belongs! :)
5. Damn , the Pro-Circuit/Kawasaki/Monster Lites team looks strong on paper. (Langston needs to move to the big class too though! :(
1. RC and Reed DID NOT look comfy on their 4 bangers...indoors!
2. Will they return to a 2-stroke INDOORS so they can hang it out more?
3. Team Honda's SX effort is suddenly hurting with the unfortunate loss of Windham. :( Will they take Ferry in house for SX?? Larocco, Ernie, and Preston are great but...
4. I'm disappointed to see Nathan Ramsey Cherry Pick for yet another year! C'mon KTM, move him up where he belongs! :)
5. Damn , the Pro-Circuit/Kawasaki/Monster Lites team looks strong on paper. (Langston needs to move to the big class too though! :(
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So far all I can find is the Amateur version regarding homologation:
I've looked all over the AMA pro racing rulebook to try and find the "works bike exemption" rules, but to no avail. They are here: http://www.amaproracing.com/prorace/pdf/mx 06 Rulebook.pdf
I've looked all over the AMA pro racing rulebook to try and find the "works bike exemption" rules, but to no avail. They are here: http://www.amaproracing.com/prorace/pdf/mx 06 Rulebook.pdf
IMHO Reed is definitely having trouble with the bike...He is not his normal indoor self.
Also I counted RC in 8th at the start.....
Everyone will be waiting to see the matchup when RC and BS start close to each other...Bubba looked good despite a few bobbles and much smoother than last year...Definitely an improved Bubba...Will it be enough ? Lots of races ahead.
Also I counted RC in 8th at the start.....
Everyone will be waiting to see the matchup when RC and BS start close to each other...Bubba looked good despite a few bobbles and much smoother than last year...Definitely an improved Bubba...Will it be enough ? Lots of races ahead.
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"The wife says Stewart"............needs to teach RC the lawn sprinkler dance. :yikes:
XRpredator said:
Page 4 Chapter 1.B Talks about the homologation rule and the fact more info can be had from the AMA Pro Racing Office.
Going off memory I believe they need to have 200 Units in the country available for sale by June 1st to be homologated and there for legal to run based off the production rule. Each manufacturer was given a one time works exemption which Suzuki used last year even though the RMZ450 met the homologation rules. I think this was a key factor in getting RC signed. All I've seen released from Kawasaki indicates they are not using their works expemption with the 450 this season. KTM had previously used their works exemption and had to meet the homologation rule with the 250F's last summer.
RC never looks good on the west coast. He seems much more comfortable in the east. My take was it would depend on where K-dub and Reed ended up between the two. As far as speed, Bubba has it. Patience looks to be there for now. If he gets a good points lead b4 the series goes east its over. Remember a few years ago DV would have won the title had he not chose to sit out Daytona. I think we should get our money's worth this year. And even if Bubba wins the sx title i still think he will come up short outside. He still has to prove he can run the pace in harsh conditions. :aj:
And btw don't be fooled Kawi did there homework on that thumper. :cool:
And btw don't be fooled Kawi did there homework on that thumper. :cool:
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