The Official 2012 SX thread, may and probably will have spoilers. - Page 151

Shawnee Bill · 03-21-2012, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by markjenn

He "screws up" because he rides closer to the edge of control than most. Of late, that's his only recourse to gain the extra speed he needs to be at the front of the pack. But he way too often pays the price. Unfortunately others who happen to be around him occasionally pay too.

- Mark

Exactly, a rider of his experience should know where his edge is, he doesn't seem to care.

It is typical that almost all the really fast guys crash a lot early in their careers but the great ones soon learn and quit crashing so much, current example is Villopoto, he still loses it sometimes but that's getting fewer and farther between.
Dungey is the other side of this, he is really fast but he rarely crashes so he seems to be leaving himself just a little extra space at the edge. And ends up watching Villopoto pulling away. But he's sure smooth doing it.

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mdubya · 03-21-2012, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Shawnee Bill

Exactly, a rider of his experience should know where his edge is, he doesn't seem to care.

It is typical that almost all the really fast guys crash a lot early in their careers but the great ones soon learn and quit crashing so much, current example is Villopoto, he still loses it sometimes but that's getting fewer and farther between.
Dungey is the other side of this, he is really fast but he rarely crashes so he seems to be leaving himself just a little extra space at the edge. And ends up watching Villopoto pulling away. But he's sure smooth doing it.

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And Stewart will line up to race this week (probably) yet Dungey is out for the season.

brents347 · 03-21-2012, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by mdubya

And Stewart will line up to race this week (probably) yet Dungey is out for the season.

Yeah, one thing thst surprises me about Stewart is that as often and as hard as he crashes he always gets up and into the main (except last weekend). Literally it seems like everyine else is breaking somethingg or other, but he just gets back up (after a drama break with the Asterisk crew) and lines up for the LCQ. Fairly impressive luck really.

pbarmy · 03-21-2012, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by mdubya

And Stewart will line up to race this week (probably) yet Dungey is out for the season.

Reed and Canard too.

DougZ73 · 03-21-2012, 11:42 AM

I think its safe to say that 1/2 racing is being good and competitive and the other 1/2 is just staying healthy. The levels these guys push, its no surprise that these things happen. The sad thing is bad accidents put them out for the season.

I can empathize somewhat. I crash almost every weekend trail riding. Usually not too bad..as I always have in the back of my head, I have a job to go to Monday and a mortgage to pay. Most times when I crash, its cause I am tired and making mistakes and/or playing catch up and riding faster than my ability.

Drif10 · 03-21-2012, 12:24 PM

Was thinking about going to the race this weekend, but it doesn't seem worth the effort, with no contest. SX is a two horse race at best, but all RV has to do is finish his remaining races midpack and it's his title. Same for the lites.

DougZ73 · 03-21-2012, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Drif10

Was thinking about going to the race this weekend, but it doesn't seem worth the effort, with no contest. SX is a two horse race at best, but all RV has to do is finish his remaining races midpack and it's his title. Same for the lites.

I have been to MotoGP Races and AMA (paved) races, but never to an MX or SX race. As with any race, the viewing is better from your own couch, but Id still love to see one in person. Being in NJ is not helping that cause.

NorthCoastRider · 03-21-2012, 04:42 PM

I think Stewie is still very fast; he proves this in the qualifiers and heat races. I seriously don't think his head is in the game and he puts too much pressure on himself for the main, resulting in crashes. He needs to stop worring about 1st place and start worring about riding smooth and keeping it fun. Mabye he can turn this season around and have good momentum going into MX.

markjenn · 03-21-2012, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by NorthCoastRider

Mabye he can turn this season around and have good momentum going into MX.

Has he committed to riding an outdoor season? I'd be surprised if he does.

- Mark

brents347 · 03-21-2012, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by markjenn

Has he committed to riding an outdoor season? I'd be surprised if he does.

- Mark

Commited might be a strong word, but he and JGR have both said that they will be there.

Gordy · 03-22-2012, 08:15 AM

What is the word on Windham? He got carted off, but I never heard how serious it was.

Tee2 · 03-22-2012, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Gordy

What is the word on Windham? He got carted off, but I never heard how serious it was.

"Serious lumbar strain" is what they said on Speed. I can relate.

I don't wish a bad back on anyone.

Goofy Footer · 03-22-2012, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Gordy

What is the word on Windham? He got carted off, but I never heard how serious it was.

What do you think about Windham and Alessi's get together? Looks like Windham got the worse of the deal for sure. At least he got his 3(?) points for starting the main and doing some laps which keeps him in the championship podium chase. He had a rough night getting taken out during the first turn of his heat and having to win the LCQ to then go down in the main.

enduro0125 · 03-22-2012, 08:52 AM

According to his tweets,he's been doing therapy and expects to be out there Saturday.

anotherguy · 03-22-2012, 08:42 PM

03-21-2012, 11:42 AM	#2255
DougZ73 Lacks Freetime Joined: Oct 2009 Location: NJ Oddometer: 4,924	I think its safe to say that 1/2 racing is being good and competitive and the other 1/2 is just staying healthy. The levels these guys push, its no surprise that these things happen. The sad thing is bad accidents put them out for the season. I can empathize somewhat. I crash almost every weekend trail riding. Usually not too bad..as I always have in the back of my head, I have a job to go to Monday and a mortgage to pay. Most times when I crash, its cause I am tired and making mistakes and/or playing catch up and riding faster than my ability. __________________ Skyline Drive 11/2010 , Catskills 2010 trip, Catskills 2011 , Southern TNJT, 2011 WRR/X rear shock adjustment , DZ Moto Photo Bloggin' , Learning photography thread - Ryder Joseph Z. , Born 11/26/12-- the next Adventure begins.

03-21-2012, 12:24 PM	#2256
Drif10 Accredited Jackass Joined: Jun 2003 Location: Gates of Moscow Oddometer: 42,823	Was thinking about going to the race this weekend, but it doesn't seem worth the effort, with no contest. SX is a two horse race at best, but all RV has to do is finish his remaining races midpack and it's his title. Same for the lites. __________________ Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by those moments that take our breath away. George Carlin

03-21-2012, 04:42 PM	#2258
NorthCoastRider Livin' the dream Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Canada Oddometer: 205	I think Stewie is still very fast; he proves this in the qualifiers and heat races. I seriously don't think his head is in the game and he puts too much pressure on himself for the main, resulting in crashes. He needs to stop worring about 1st place and start worring about riding smooth and keeping it fun. Mabye he can turn this season around and have good momentum going into MX. __________________ True North Strong and FREE

03-22-2012, 08:52 AM	#2264
enduro0125 Sticks and Stones™.. Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Moran Nation Oddometer: 9,947	According to his tweets,he's been doing therapy and expects to be out there Saturday. __________________ AMA 487805A

03-22-2012, 08:42 PM	#2265
anotherguy Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2009 Location: in the foothills now.... Oddometer: 4,314	__________________ When injustice becomes law,resistance becomes duty. Thomas Jefferson

03-22-2012, 08:15 AM	#2261
Gordy Team Listo Joined: Dec 2001 Location: NM Oddometer: 18,302	What is the word on Windham? He got carted off, but I never heard how serious it was.

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