2013 ama supercross - Page 4

UngaWunga · 10-18-2012, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by nobrakes

Seems like a great way to test their race setup in real race conditions as opposed to the practice track. And the benefit is that if you screw it all up, it doesn't cost you anything in terms of points, so it seems strange not to do it. Why wait until A1 to find out your setup is not as good as it could be? I think Stewart in particular could benefit from this since this would be his first SX on the 'zuk.

Ego. He doesn't want to get his ass kicked.

nobrakes · 10-18-2012, 10:38 PM

He should be getting a bit more used to that these days, so shouldn't come as such an ego buster.

pbarmy · 10-19-2012, 07:32 AM

This is a made for TV race,perhaps he wants to get injured competing in a real Supercross.

Beez · 10-19-2012, 12:06 PM

While it is not part of any championship it is a high profile race with lots of media attention. I am surprised Stewart's sponsors allow him to stay home.

skwidd · 10-19-2012, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Beez

While it is not part of any championship it is a high profile race with lots of media attention. I am surprised Stewart's sponsors allow him to stay home.

He probably wanted a fat pile of money from his sponsors to race it, and Suzuki has made clear they had no more money for 2012.

muskieken · 10-20-2012, 11:43 AM

http://stream.speedtv.com/monster-energy-cup

link for watching on computer. http://stream.speedtv.com/monster-energy-cup

starts at 3:30 eastern time

Tee2 · 10-20-2012, 12:02 PM

Musquin and Roczen are out for the Cup. Both are recovering from surgery, had some old hardware removed. From KTM.

The KTM Junior Supercross Challenge will be back at a few races this year. That is cool. Always fun to watch. I'm sure someone has a Stewart joke for this.

GotMojo? · 10-20-2012, 12:23 PM

I'm surprised Bubba's not racing either. I watched a video interview with him and he said he was doing a lot of testing, so he's obviously riding a lot. Sorta strange he wouldn't be at this high profile race. Seems like that is his MO lately though... shows up for a few races, then vanishes for awhile, and then comes back later. I don't have high hopes for him this season. I think he'll be fast as hell, but then something will happen (probably a bad crash) and he'll be out again. He's made his millions so probably doesn't care either way.

pbarmy · 10-20-2012, 12:37 PM

I'm actually surprised any top guys are running it.Its not a points race,is a made for TV track/race and comes at a time when Stewart,Villopoto and Reed are all coming off injuries.Not sure about Canard.I'll watch it because I'm a race fan,but I'm not a fan of Supercross in general.JMHO.

ADK · 10-20-2012, 12:54 PM

I think the main reason Stewart won't be competing is because he is sponsored by RED BULL

enduro0125 · 10-20-2012, 01:00 PM

So is Dungey.

GotMojo? · 10-20-2012, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ADK

I think the main reason Stewart won't be competing is because he is sponsored by RED BULL

But wouldn't it be good for RED BULL if one of their riders (Bubba) won the million dollar event put on by their rival Monster Energy? I guess we won't find out though because Bubba decided to stay home.

ADK · 10-20-2012, 01:13 PM

hE might win the million, but it's definitely good advertising for the competition to have him there.

wrk2surf · 10-20-2012, 01:27 PM

he would crash

Shawnee Bill · 10-20-2012, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by wrk2surf

he would crash

This. He doesn't have it in him to go 3 motos without crashing.

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10-18-2012, 10:38 PM	#47
nobrakes Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2006 Location: North Carolina Oddometer: 3,317	He should be getting a bit more used to that these days, so shouldn't come as such an ego buster. __________________ “It’s habits that make us, and habits that break us.” '12 KTM 350 EXC-F

10-19-2012, 07:32 AM	#48
pbarmy Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Great Black Swamp Oddometer: 1,706	This is a made for TV race,perhaps he wants to get injured competing in a real Supercross. __________________ "Nostalgia ain't what it once was"

10-20-2012, 11:43 AM	#51
muskieken Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2010 Location: Buffalo NY Oddometer: 159	http://stream.speedtv.com/monster-energy-cup link for watching on computer. http://stream.speedtv.com/monster-energy-cup starts at 3:30 eastern time __________________ crf230l

10-20-2012, 12:02 PM	#52
Tee2 I SAID! Woo Hoo! Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Ill, But I tell people NW IN. Oddometer: 935	Musquin and Roczen are out for the Cup. Both are recovering from surgery, had some old hardware removed. From KTM. The KTM Junior Supercross Challenge will be back at a few races this year. That is cool. Always fun to watch. I'm sure someone has a Stewart joke for this. __________________

10-20-2012, 12:23 PM	#53
GotMojo? Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2004 Oddometer: 4,058	I'm surprised Bubba's not racing either. I watched a video interview with him and he said he was doing a lot of testing, so he's obviously riding a lot. Sorta strange he wouldn't be at this high profile race. Seems like that is his MO lately though... shows up for a few races, then vanishes for awhile, and then comes back later. I don't have high hopes for him this season. I think he'll be fast as hell, but then something will happen (probably a bad crash) and he'll be out again. He's made his millions so probably doesn't care either way. __________________ My rides... 2009 Yamaha WR250X \| 2008 Yamaha WR250R \| 2013 Honda CRF250L \| 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R

10-19-2012, 12:06 PM	#49
Beez Given to fly Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Framingham, MA Oddometer: 5,501	While it is not part of any championship it is a high profile race with lots of media attention. I am surprised Stewart's sponsors allow him to stay home.

10-20-2012, 12:37 PM	#54
pbarmy Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Great Black Swamp Oddometer: 1,706	I'm actually surprised any top guys are running it.Its not a points race,is a made for TV track/race and comes at a time when Stewart,Villopoto and Reed are all coming off injuries.Not sure about Canard.I'll watch it because I'm a race fan,but I'm not a fan of Supercross in general.JMHO. __________________ "Nostalgia ain't what it once was"

10-20-2012, 12:54 PM	#55
ADK ^OP Bimble Fick Joined: Dec 2005 Oddometer: 7,764	I think the main reason Stewart won't be competing is because he is sponsored by RED BULL

10-20-2012, 01:00 PM	#56
enduro0125 Sticks and Stones™.. Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Orchard Park,NY Oddometer: 10,139	So is Dungey. __________________ AMA 487807A

10-20-2012, 01:13 PM	#58
ADK ^OP Bimble Fick Joined: Dec 2005 Oddometer: 7,764	hE might win the million, but it's definitely good advertising for the competition to have him there.

10-20-2012, 01:27 PM	#59
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