Rev-Up: SX Synopsis
Hello, everyone, and welcome to the Rev Up. With the off weekend upon us I wanted to use this week to do a synopsis of the supercross season thus far. As I glance over at the scoreboard, I have to say that the standings look a whole lot different than my preseason expectations. Sadly, there been several misfortunes such as injuries, mud races, and failed expectations. But on the bright side, there’s been some amazing revelations and dark horse surprises.
I suppose things have reached a pretty even keel in the grand scheme of things, with the needle leaning towards the positive at a respectable angle. The television broadcasts have been solid, the racing action has exceeded expectation, and even as we sit mired in a stubborn economy, attendance has been great. Those three aspects are the lifeblood to a sport’s growth and we should all be grateful. After losing the greatest rider of all-time to retirement, and suffering another absence of his predecessor, we still have our feet planted in the concrete as the second largest motorsport on earth. That means job security for everyone reading this, and an even brighter light at the end of the tunnel for the upcoming racers. So, let’s take a moment and do a quick review about what’s kept us all revved up thus far in 2008.
Lites West
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Other big moments included first time main event wins from Jake Weimer and Austin Stroupe, a couple surprise podium performances by Justin Brayton and Bobby Kiniry, and the hard charging Hahn brothers finishing in the top ten several times. There has also been some heartache as Zach Osborne got hurt just before the first round, then Broc Hepler hurt himself halfway through. Another thing to look at as Seattle approaches is that Brett Metcalfe is only 22-points behind. With that race holding a 80 percent probability of being a mud race, his title hopes still have life.
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Some other asterisks with these boys stand beside the names of Dominic Izzi, Ryan Sipes, and Matt Boni, who have put in great rides. The bummers have been Ryan Morais, who almost won the title a year ago, Kyle Chisholm, who took a handlebar to the nads at Indy, and Matt Goerke, who missed the main event at Atlanta and just hasn’t gotten rolling. With four more races to go, Trey Canard is in the driver’s seat and just needs to be consistent to win his first pro title.
Supercross
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It’s been an incredible first quarter of the 2008 season. All three supercross divisions have seen multiple winners, Cinderella stories, and all three championships are still up for grabs. Can Chad Reed hold on? Will it be Dungey or Lawrence? Does Trey have the consistency to be a champion? Let’s keep it rolling!
Thanks for reading, see you next week.