2013 ama supercross - Page 104

SigPig · 02-23-2013, 09:16 AM

Nice timing from RacerX about 250/Lites riders trying the 450/SX class.

Premier Premieres (Aaron Hansel)
The talent pool of the 450SX class is already overflowing, and with Eli Tomac making his 450 debut this weekend in Atlanta for the GEICO Honda team, the dam just might burst. To get some perspective on the situation, we delved into the Racer X Vault and looked at how some of the other moonlighters have done when diving into the premier class waters for the first time.

Kevin Windham – Seventh, Orlando 1996. On an interesting side note, Windham became the first rider in history to win while moonlighting in the premier class when he won the Charlotte Supercross in 1997. One year later, part-time big-biker John Dowd repeated the feat in the same venue. Both Windham and Dowd rode Yamahas at the time

Jeremy McGrath – Twentieth, Daytona 1992. Trust me, he got better—much better—in a hurry. That first race just didn't go very well!

Ryan Dungey – Fourth, Indianapolis 2008. After securing tenth in Daytona the following week, Dungey would take second in Minneapolis in the third 450SX race of his career.

Chad Reed – Sixth, Anaheim 1 2002. Remember, Chad was riding for Yamaha of Troy on a YZ250F in the East Region that year but we very anxious to move up and proved right away that he was almost ready.

Ken Roczen – Seventh, Houston 2011. The following year Roczen placed second aboard a KTM 350 in Seattle.

Trey Canard – Twentieth, Indianapolis 2010. After getting his debut out of the way, Canard would take second the following week in Atlanta before reeling off four consecutive thirds.

Cole Seely – Ninth, Indianapolis 2011.

Wil Hahn – Tenth, Toronto 2012.

Travis Pastrana – Fifth, Anaheim 1 2001. Remember, he had his big run-in with Ricky Carmichael there, and that brought out the boo-birds against RC.

Marvin Musquin – Ninth, St. Louis 2012. Musquin followed his debut up by taking fourth the following week in Daytona on a KTM 350, but that was as very wet race.

Damon Bradshaw - Third, San Diego 1989. As impressive as that result is, it was even more amazing when, one year later, Bradshaw won the very next two premier class supercross races of his career.

Ricky Carmichael - Sixth, Anaheim 1 1999.

andrewgore · 02-23-2013, 09:42 AM

After reading SigPig's post, and always being a 199 fan, I had to look it up....

How often you see guys checking up on doubles like those anymore?

Andrew

enduro0125 · 02-23-2013, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SigPig

Nice timing from RacerX about 250/Lites riders trying the 450/SX class.

*snip*

And how many of these guys decided a championship or took out one of the "Big Dogs"?

enduro0125 · 02-23-2013, 10:44 AM

Eli Tomac 450 Atlanta SX Preview from ALIAS on Vimeo.

SigPig · 02-23-2013, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enduro0125

And how many of these guys decided a championship or took out one of the "Big Dogs"?

No idea. The article didn't dig that deep.

Fastest Qualifiers in 450
Stewart
Tomac
Canard
Barcia
Dungey

Tee2 · 02-23-2013, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SigPig

No idea. The article didn't dig that deep.

Fastest Qualifiers in 450
Stewart
Tomac
Canard
Barcia
Dungey

That is for practice 2.

Combined practice

Stewart
Tomac
Canard
Millsaps
Barcia
Dungey
Villopoto
Reed

SigPig · 02-23-2013, 02:49 PM

I stand corrected.

nachtflug · 02-23-2013, 02:56 PM

From Munn Racing's Facebookpage.

Shawnee Bill · 02-23-2013, 03:13 PM

Top 10 within one second, that's parity.

But what is Alessi doing that close?

And what's wrong with Tomac, he's not first?

.

nachtflug · 02-23-2013, 03:33 PM

Gavin Faith 8th in the 250's that kid had one heck of a ride at Dallas in his heat last week.

Lappeman · 02-23-2013, 03:35 PM

Looks like this is what Canard needs to jump start him again...Tomac racing with him. Honda riders trying to prove that each is better. This is going to be a great race. Everyone's healthy and ready to give'r! Alessi will get the holeshot and then be in everyone's way again!

kingofZroad · 02-23-2013, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lappeman

Looks like this is what Canard needs to jump start him again...Tomac racing with him. Honda riders trying to prove that each is better. This is going to be a great race. Everyone's healthy and ready to give'r! Alessi will get the holeshot and then be in everyone's way again!

That's how you know it's an "official" AMA Supercross race, Alessi gets the hole shot and then fades to 14th place!

zenjen · 02-23-2013, 04:04 PM

250 - Wilson

450 - Villopoto

Lappeman · 02-23-2013, 04:27 PM

They better be showing the race! Right now it's all about the big accident at Daytona Nationwide that happened earlier today. Dude is describing how they are removing a post and welding a new one in...it's live and he's going so far into depth on how this is being done and talking like the pole is a human

The media was at the hospital describing the atmosphere in the halls and...

Apparently there was about 30 fans that were hurt, only 2 that apparently were seriously hurt and are in stable condition. I feel for the injured but Media, leave them alone!

vettex2 · 02-23-2013, 04:30 PM

they are showing the race

02-23-2013, 09:16 AM	#1546
SigPig Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2012 Location: Kingston Oddometer: 136	Nice timing from RacerX about 250/Lites riders trying the 450/SX class. Premier Premieres (Aaron Hansel) The talent pool of the 450SX class is already overflowing, and with Eli Tomac making his 450 debut this weekend in Atlanta for the GEICO Honda team, the dam just might burst. To get some perspective on the situation, we delved into the Racer X Vault and looked at how some of the other moonlighters have done when diving into the premier class waters for the first time. Kevin Windham – Seventh, Orlando 1996. On an interesting side note, Windham became the first rider in history to win while moonlighting in the premier class when he won the Charlotte Supercross in 1997. One year later, part-time big-biker John Dowd repeated the feat in the same venue. Both Windham and Dowd rode Yamahas at the time Jeremy McGrath – Twentieth, Daytona 1992. Trust me, he got better—much better—in a hurry. That first race just didn't go very well! Ryan Dungey – Fourth, Indianapolis 2008. After securing tenth in Daytona the following week, Dungey would take second in Minneapolis in the third 450SX race of his career. Chad Reed – Sixth, Anaheim 1 2002. Remember, Chad was riding for Yamaha of Troy on a YZ250F in the East Region that year but we very anxious to move up and proved right away that he was almost ready. Ken Roczen – Seventh, Houston 2011. The following year Roczen placed second aboard a KTM 350 in Seattle. Trey Canard – Twentieth, Indianapolis 2010. After getting his debut out of the way, Canard would take second the following week in Atlanta before reeling off four consecutive thirds. Cole Seely – Ninth, Indianapolis 2011. Wil Hahn – Tenth, Toronto 2012. Travis Pastrana – Fifth, Anaheim 1 2001. Remember, he had his big run-in with Ricky Carmichael there, and that brought out the boo-birds against RC. Marvin Musquin – Ninth, St. Louis 2012. Musquin followed his debut up by taking fourth the following week in Daytona on a KTM 350, but that was as very wet race. Damon Bradshaw - Third, San Diego 1989. As impressive as that result is, it was even more amazing when, one year later, Bradshaw won the very next two premier class supercross races of his career. Ricky Carmichael - Sixth, Anaheim 1 1999. __________________ SIGPIG 2010 KTM 690 SMC 2011 KTM 200 XCW

02-23-2013, 09:42 AM	#1547
andrewgore Team MGH Joined: May 2008 Location: NW Suburbs, IL Oddometer: 2,501	After reading SigPig's post, and always being a 199 fan, I had to look it up.... How often you see guys checking up on doubles like those anymore? Andrew __________________ Andrew Gore Three R Plastics Economy Cycle Stop Dropping your Helmet with Helmet-Hook I use Carbon Fiber Brake Rotors. Do you? Kettle Cycles

02-23-2013, 10:44 AM	#1549
enduro0125 Sticks and Stones™.. Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Moran Nation Oddometer: 9,947	Eli Tomac 450 Atlanta SX Preview from ALIAS on Vimeo. __________________ AMA 487805A

02-23-2013, 02:49 PM	#1552
SigPig Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2012 Location: Kingston Oddometer: 136	I stand corrected. __________________ SIGPIG 2010 KTM 690 SMC 2011 KTM 200 XCW

02-23-2013, 03:35 PM	#1556
Lappeman He's Down Again! Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Lappe, ON Oddometer: 1,316	Looks like this is what Canard needs to jump start him again...Tomac racing with him. Honda riders trying to prove that each is better. This is going to be a great race. Everyone's healthy and ready to give'r! Alessi will get the holeshot and then be in everyone's way again! __________________ Lappeman My Photos http://s891.photobucket.com/profile/Lappeman Youtube http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB-w...7m3yBQA/videos 2010 KTM 530exc Orange Adventure 2003 KLR 650 Touring Adventure 2009 KTM 300xc-w For Sale

02-23-2013, 02:56 PM	#1553
nachtflug infidel Joined: Jan 2002 Location: New York Oddometer: 42,857	From Munn Racing's Facebookpage.

02-23-2013, 03:13 PM	#1554
Shawnee Bill Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Oklahoma Oddometer: 1,345	Top 10 within one second, that's parity. But what is Alessi doing that close? And what's wrong with Tomac, he's not first? .

02-23-2013, 03:33 PM	#1555
nachtflug infidel Joined: Jan 2002 Location: New York Oddometer: 42,857	Gavin Faith 8th in the 250's that kid had one heck of a ride at Dallas in his heat last week.

02-23-2013, 04:04 PM	#1558
zenjen Go Outside Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Quartz Mtn. West end of the Wichitas Oddometer: 2,387	250 - Wilson 450 - Villopoto

02-23-2013, 04:27 PM	#1559
Lappeman He's Down Again! Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Lappe, ON Oddometer: 1,316	They better be showing the race! Right now it's all about the big accident at Daytona Nationwide that happened earlier today. Dude is describing how they are removing a post and welding a new one in...it's live and he's going so far into depth on how this is being done and talking like the pole is a human The media was at the hospital describing the atmosphere in the halls and... Apparently there was about 30 fans that were hurt, only 2 that apparently were seriously hurt and are in stable condition. I feel for the injured but Media, leave them alone! __________________ Lappeman My Photos http://s891.photobucket.com/profile/Lappeman Youtube http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB-w...7m3yBQA/videos 2010 KTM 530exc Orange Adventure 2003 KLR 650 Touring Adventure 2009 KTM 300xc-w For Sale

02-23-2013, 04:30 PM	#1560
vettex2 X-Racer Joined: Nov 2012 Oddometer: 1,471	they are showing the race __________________ scan the avatar

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