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dreesemonkey
May 14, 2008
Pillbug
Herlings is racing at Ironman this weekend. It will be interesting to see how he stacks up.

I don't expect Tomac to be setting the world on fire, he just needs to coast and finish both motos around 10th place. Herlings could potentially go 2-1 and it wouldn't surprise me because after the first moto if Eli does really well, there is nothing Musquin or Bagget could do.

I really hope it doesn't happen, but I could absolutely see huge drama here like Tomac having a really bad moto and not scoring many points or something, it just seems like in really big races he finds a way to gently caress up. Man that would be heartbreaking. But I hope he pulls one out.

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shacked up with Brenda
Mar 8, 2007

I've got a double header race this weekend so I'll miss Ironman and the Mayweather McGregor fight on Saturday night. I have to ignore social media for like a week, ugh.

500excf type r
Mar 7, 2013

I'm as annoying as the high-pitched whine of my motorcycle, desperately compensating for the lack of substance in my life.

shacked up with Brenda posted:

I've got a double header race this weekend so I'll miss Ironman and the Mayweather McGregor fight on Saturday night. I have to ignore social media for like a week, ugh.

the fight is at 9 and norm is at 1030 so show up early to the casino????

dreesemonkey
May 14, 2008
Pillbug
Good for Tomac. Anyone who seems like a nice, genuinely humble person is cool with me. I'm glad he won. Maybe it was the final piece he needed to potentially get over any mental poo poo he needs to get over.

I have to say I had a bit of an existential crisis about Herlings being so ungodly fast and dominant, I'm going to feign ignorance and remind myself that the US riders are at the end of a 9 month sprint.

I think SX and MX needs less races for fresher dudes. Maybe 13 rounds of SX and 10 of MX or something.

shacked up with Brenda
Mar 8, 2007

I still haven't watched the last round!!!

I want to see Herlings slap up the Americans.

How can you watch the MXGP?

dreesemonkey
May 14, 2008
Pillbug

shacked up with Brenda posted:

How can you watch the MXGP?

I don't know, I wonder if there is a stream somewhere online. They race on Sunday's, right?

shacked up with Brenda
Mar 8, 2007

Hey friends,

MEC around the corner. Tim Gajser vs the world imo.

Give me your hottest takes.

builds character
Jan 16, 2008

Keep at it.

shacked up with Brenda posted:

Hey friends,

MEC around the corner. Tim Gajser vs the world imo.

Give me your hottest takes.

JS7 surprise entry to cruise to a three moto win and the cool million. :fsmug:

shacked up with Brenda
Mar 8, 2007

Is there any way to co-opt a MEC stream into a chatroom and have a SA MEC watch party?

shacked up with Brenda
Mar 8, 2007

Hahahahahah

Canard is starting a "safety division" to cut down on injuries in the sport

Nice.

I propose riding while wearing a Zorb.

dreesemonkey
May 14, 2008
Pillbug
Hottest takes: (In order of spice)

1. Gajser wins the overall, completing the MXGP-on-USA dunk for the year
2. With no team to keep Barcia in check, he straight up kills a dude for 17th place. Or maybe gets killed by Bowers for said 17th place.
3. Bogle wins a moto, and then rides anonymously the rest of the year.

But really, I'm giving the slight nod to Musquin over Tomac. Pretty much those are the only interesting dudes going.

Do we know what channel it will be on Saturday? I'll try to watch live if I can.

Deeters
Aug 21, 2007


dreesemonkey posted:

Hottest takes: (In order of spice)

1. Gajser wins the overall, completing the MXGP-on-USA dunk for the year
2. With no team to keep Barcia in check, he straight up kills a dude for 17th place. Or maybe gets killed by Bowers for said 17th place.
3. Bogle wins a moto, and then rides anonymously the rest of the year.

But really, I'm giving the slight nod to Musquin over Tomac. Pretty much those are the only interesting dudes going.

Do we know what channel it will be on Saturday? I'll try to watch live if I can.

Fox Sports 2 or their App. From what I remember from the regular Supercross season, you might not be able to watch it on the app if you don't already get FS2.

shacked up with Brenda
Mar 8, 2007

Tomaaaaaaaac

Maaaaaaaarv

dreesemonkey
May 14, 2008
Pillbug
Just watched the open class this AM on daily motion. Good for Marv, but man what a snoozer of a race. I don't know that I saw any passes other than 3 interesting minutes of Marv and Tomac going at at.

Supercross really does need whoops and big rhythm sections to help divide the field.

builds character
Jan 16, 2008

Keep at it.
I am a simpleton so I like straight rhythm. Hopefully it’ll be more exciting than MEC (but still, good job Musquin - hopefully Tomac figures things out before the season starts).

Some pre-running footage here for this weekend.
https://youtu.be/WvbqCdmYEdo

Deeters
Aug 21, 2007


I don't think we're gonna see Ronnie Mac racing in any AMA sanctioned event anytime soon, so Straight Rhythm should be a good time.

500excf type r
Mar 7, 2013

I'm as annoying as the high-pitched whine of my motorcycle, desperately compensating for the lack of substance in my life.
https://www.redbull.tv/video/AP-1QSAPAEB12111/finals-english-commentary

its on right now

shacked up with Brenda
Mar 8, 2007

Going to watch Straight Rhythm tonight.

Major changes to supercross: http://racerxonline.com/2017/10/23/450-words-2018-supercross-changes-announced

Thank god the Semi's are gone.

shacked up with Brenda
Mar 8, 2007

Suzuki Motor Corporation has decided to suspend the FIM World MXGP Championship and All Japan Motocross activities from 2018.

Suzuki Motor Corporation, having reviewed its Motorcycle operations to focus on the core business functions and restructuring of our motorcycle business, concluded to suspend the MXGP activities from 2018.

Suzuki will continue to produce RM-Z250 and 450 series and support those customers the entire world.

Suzuki expresses its great appreciation to sponsors and fans around the world for their strong support to its activities. The company will continue to provide valued products for its customers by utilizing the experiences earned through the Racing activities.

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builds character
Jan 16, 2008

Keep at it.

shacked up with Brenda posted:

Suzuki Motor Corporation has decided to suspend the FIM World MXGP Championship and All Japan Motocross activities from 2018.

Suzuki Motor Corporation, having reviewed its Motorcycle operations to focus on the core business functions and restructuring of our motorcycle business, concluded to suspend the MXGP activities from 2018.

Suzuki will continue to produce RM-Z250 and 450 series and support those customers the entire world.

Suzuki expresses its great appreciation to sponsors and fans around the world for their strong support to its activities. The company will continue to provide valued products for its customers by utilizing the experiences earned through the Racing activities.

What happened?

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