Track Design

Supersquid191

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Mar 17, 2004
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Does anyone else think that supercross tracks have gotten too technical and that it's bringing the sport down?

Every time they build a less-technical supercross track, the racing is much closer, there's more passing and the whole race is more exciting. Plus, there are less injuries. It seems that most debilitating injuries occur in the highly technical rhythm sections.

I really wish they would tame down the tracks a little and tighten up the racing. I'm extremely bored with supercross lately. Watching the same guy win every week and pull a massive points lead isn't fun.

And while I'm complaining about the tracks, why does every track look the same? What happened to the sand? How about an all sand supercross track like Florida in '89? And why does every finish line jump have to be a table top? Why does every track have two triples placed in the same spot?

I'd like to see them replicate some of the supercross tracks from the 80s and early 90s. That'd be interesting.

Anyone else in the same boat, or am I alone on this?
 

rickyd

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Oct 28, 2001
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I agree, the tracks are getting kinda boring :ugg:
 

thebird

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Sep 28, 2000
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I agree the tracks are boring and they suck. I've been watching supercross for years and they are very boring and easy to the good guys. they were way more technical years ago and when mcgrath was with honda. I remember one year in houston they had a 80 ft quad that k-dub and 2 others were the only ones to do it on a 125. They have actually helped the privateers alot lately with the track designs.
 

TheGrinch

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Nov 26, 2000
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Supersquid191 said:
...I really wish they would tame down the tracks a little and tighten up the racing. I'm extremely bored with supercross lately. Watching the same guy win every week and pull a massive points lead isn't fun....

I agree, some track changes would be nice. For example, I like the split at Anaheim. However as per the part of you post I quoted you on, the last 2 years has been far more exciting than watching RC win by a mile time after time. Besides, the level the top guys ride at, they'll still blow away the others on an easier track.
 

HiG4s

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Mar 7, 2001
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How about a 5000 gal water tank they let loose the last 5 laps of the final to see who can swim?
 

showtime586

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Mar 28, 2004
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Since most of the track are built indoors, there is only so much the track builders can do.
The technology of the bikes, and the talent of the riders seem to be able to conquer whatever the track builders throw at them.
One thing to keep in mind. Only a small percentage of fans attending sx races are actually involved in the sport. These are the same folks that attend rock concerts and monster truck races. Conversely, a large percentage of fans attending an outdoor national are involved in the sport. Clear channel is in the entertainment business. The ticket purchasers want "Big air".IMHO
 
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