unadilla spoiler
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dirt bike dave
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It's great to see Kevin once again on top and running with RC. RC's top priority is clearly the championship, but losing at Unadilla will make him even more determined than usual this week.
That's going to make for some great action at Washougal. But I don't think anything will keep RC off the top step of the podium next week.
That's going to make for some great action at Washougal. But I don't think anything will keep RC off the top step of the podium next week.
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Seems Eric Sorby thought the track was to long :confused:
Why Eric Sorby got DQ'd at 'Dilla
When was the last time you saw someone get black-flagged at an outdoor national? It happened yesterday at Unadilla in the second 125cc moto to Pro Circuit Kawasaki rider Eric Sorby. After having just broken the top ten, Sorby was disqualified from the race with ten minutes to go by AMA Pro Motocross Manager Duke Finch for repeatedly cutting the track.
According to Finch, "Eric was cutting the track by going behind the banners on the inside of the new uphill to get a smoother line. I gave him the courtesy of remarking about it after we saw that he was doing it, and we were hoping that he understood he was cutting the track, but when he just wheelied over the new banner the next lap around, we said 'That's it!' and black-flagged him." AMA Pro Racing official Jay Mitrowitz was there on the spot in that section, which was added to the track a couple of years ago.
"The thing is, Eric did the exact same thing last year," added Finch. "He did the exact thing last year and we told him about it after the race. Maybe he didn't understand, but those are the rules."
Sorby received zero points but no fine for the infraction. It will not affect him for Washougal this coming weekend, though not scoring any points at Unadilla - he crashed out of the first moto while running with the lead pack - he has slipped from fourth to fifth place in the rankings.
Seems Eric Sorby thought the track was to long :confused:
Why Eric Sorby got DQ'd at 'Dilla
When was the last time you saw someone get black-flagged at an outdoor national? It happened yesterday at Unadilla in the second 125cc moto to Pro Circuit Kawasaki rider Eric Sorby. After having just broken the top ten, Sorby was disqualified from the race with ten minutes to go by AMA Pro Motocross Manager Duke Finch for repeatedly cutting the track.
According to Finch, "Eric was cutting the track by going behind the banners on the inside of the new uphill to get a smoother line. I gave him the courtesy of remarking about it after we saw that he was doing it, and we were hoping that he understood he was cutting the track, but when he just wheelied over the new banner the next lap around, we said 'That's it!' and black-flagged him." AMA Pro Racing official Jay Mitrowitz was there on the spot in that section, which was added to the track a couple of years ago.
"The thing is, Eric did the exact same thing last year," added Finch. "He did the exact thing last year and we told him about it after the race. Maybe he didn't understand, but those are the rules."
Sorby received zero points but no fine for the infraction. It will not affect him for Washougal this coming weekend, though not scoring any points at Unadilla - he crashed out of the first moto while running with the lead pack - he has slipped from fourth to fifth place in the rankings.
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Good show for Kevin. But the results aren't surprising.
1) If there ever was a 4 stroke track, that's it. It's well-known. Also look @ Reed going to the 450F for this race. All the Canadian boys came down on 4 strokes and did well, too.
2) When interviewed @ Glen Helen, RC said he would love to have Unadilla taken off the schedule. He hates that track.
I think they should just call the 250MX class the open class, and let RC ride an AF @ 'dilla. :aj:
1) If there ever was a 4 stroke track, that's it. It's well-known. Also look @ Reed going to the 450F for this race. All the Canadian boys came down on 4 strokes and did well, too.
2) When interviewed @ Glen Helen, RC said he would love to have Unadilla taken off the schedule. He hates that track.
I think they should just call the 250MX class the open class, and let RC ride an AF @ 'dilla. :aj:
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Thanks for the scoop on Sorby. I was wondering what happened to get him black flagged.
Thanks for the scoop on Sorby. I was wondering what happened to get him black flagged.
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I couldn't agree more neph......... It should be a run what ya brung class. There shouldn't be a 250cc limit on the 2 strokes if they are gonna let them run open class 4 strokes :p
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2 stroke whiners :whiner: sheesh!
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:moon: :) :)
I don't need the waaaaaambulance pred....I'm done ;)
I don't need the waaaaaambulance pred....I'm done ;)
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I think so too :)
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Does anybody know if Chad Reed pulled a lap time of about 2:08 in the 2nd moto? It said he did on the Racer X webcast and i was just wondering if he did. That would be unbelievable if he did!
Hey TOTALL, send me a quick email ([email protected])...I wanna talk about Bourbonnais
Nephron - I fully agree. There's absolutely no reason to keep 2 strokes down to 250cc - within a year or so, all the 2 stroke guys are going to have to keep a 450 in the van for Glen Helen, Undilla and Washougal. As it is, the 250 guys are at a huge disadvantage and it just ain't fair. Let 'em run 360s at least.
I, for one, would love to see RC on a 500AF. That would be a sight you'd never forget, that's for sure.
I, for one, would love to see RC on a 500AF. That would be a sight you'd never forget, that's for sure.
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We heard them anounce Reeds 2:08 over the PA. They even made comments that it was unreal fast.
What a great race!!
What a great race!!
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Reed's 2:08 was a timing mistake. His best time at the end of the day was somewhere around a 2:16.
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By my calculations (I may be wrong), but Langston and Brown need only finish in the top 4 or 5 to keep Bubba at bay, with 5 races to go and a 98/99 point lead, Bubba needs to make up 18-19 points a race - it is going to be one hell of a finish to the 125 season once again (I'm hoping Langston makes good this year) !!! :thumb:
Since Langston dropped down to the 125's when he heard Stewart was out... I guess he better win it, lol.
Regardless, Stewart will continue to make them all look like spodes... everyone will know who the man is, doesn't really matter who the "Champ" is this year. The talk won't be about who "won" it, but how far up Stewart finished.
Regardless, Stewart will continue to make them all look like spodes... everyone will know who the man is, doesn't really matter who the "Champ" is this year. The talk won't be about who "won" it, but how far up Stewart finished.
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Would that be Bur-buh-nay or Bur-bone-us?
Could've sold you a nice house with a good neighbor (who rides dirt bikes, thanks to me) a couple years ago.
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Good Job Langston did drop down or i feel we would have another Pastrana-loads of injuries.Notice how Grant had more crashes on the short time he was one the 250 than the rest of his time on the 125.
Hey Woodsrider, I thought that house was a little crooked after the explosion, and about that good neighbor, I aint so sure he still rides. He has a bike still but it never seems to get muddy. Too busy riding the street bike I guess. If you are ever in town give me a call. I have a extra KDX laying around, the owner skipped town to fly whirlys in Mississippi. It is a little rough but runs good.!!!!!!! Later jeff.
