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PrintDear Ping,
I am an avid follower of Racer X, and your column of metaphorical analogies, now you are critiquing my improper use of grammar in some way. I just want to know where I missed the press release about Dean Wilson starring in the movie Kick Ass. Was his month long hiatus in Canada, not being allowed back across the border, really due to passport problems or was he in the middle of shooting the movie?
P.S. Montana rocks!
Sincerely,
Nate D
That is a simple case of mistaken identity. The person in that photo is clearly an American. All you have to do is look at the skyline behind him, the extra-tight shirt or the shaggy "I'm trying really hard to make it look like I don't try hard at all with my hair" mop he has on his head to know that. Dean Wilson on the other hand is clearly Scottish, made obvious by his fair skin and the accent, which is a perfect blend of William Wallace and Sesame Street's loveable character Elmo.
No, wait, he's Canadian. Yeah, that's right. I remember distinctly that he is from Canada because he used to come down here and ride in the winters. Wait a minute. What's up with that Union Jack on his riding gear at the Motocross of Nations? I know he lives in America but is he British now? Sorry, I'm confused.
PING
What does the future hold for dirt bikes from an alternative fuels perspective? After all, there is only so much fossil fuel to go around and electric bikes, well, they're electric bikes. Is there any manufacturer R&D in the works? This may not affect my generation buts definitely going to impact some down the line.
Thanks.
PING
Ping,
Just watched the 2nd moto at the Motocross of/des/de Nations, and I'm sure you already know what I want to know. First, we all know how patriotic you are, and rightfully so, second, we all know you are one Ben Townley's biggest advocates. I want to know what kind of thoughts ran through, or are running through your mind about BT101 putting Shorty in the dirt. I mean, you have to be absolutely torn. My guess is that if it were any other rider racing for a country that has zero shot of winning this race, you would completely roast them....so I am curious, does BT101 get a free pass from you on this?
Thanks buddy, love your stuff,
Scott Perry
Ocala, FL
Dear Scott,
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you can't blame BT for making a pass when the opportunity presented itself. Let me ask you this? Would Shorty have done the exact same thing if he were in Ben's position? You bet your sweet ass he would. Everyone just needs to take a deep breath and let it go.... YUP... Gota go for it.
Um, can we quit worrying about whether or not Ben was being too rough? Christ, he knocked Short down, it was a tough move, but more importantly it was a motocross move. If you don't like contact pick a sport where they call fouls and ask you to sit down for a bit. Here's a little something to put it in perspective- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQskCHzVZXM
Townley sucks. I hope the fans take a deep breath before they call him a dirtbag at A-1.
Haha I agree UAW. Townley needs to take a deep breath and never exhale! Dirty NZ Zimbabwey
UAW... bhfox... ITS MOTOCROSS!! This stuff happens... If Shorty would have done it to Townley if the roles were switched... Yes He Would!! Shorty has parked his fair share of racers. Maybe you should take up a sport like... ummm "Tiddly Winks"... Stop Crying!
Does BT have a ride for next year? Maybe he can wear a black helmet and Shorty wear a white one and we'll have a subplot like a nuclear cowboyz show next season!!! That should stimulate some ticket sales. Would anybody feel better if say, Ashley Fiolek cleaned BT out at some track in the off season??? This stuff is good for the sport. I already have nicknames: The "killer Kiwi" and "Shorty". I suppose we wait 'till their next meeting which is A1? Hangtown? Reed's super-X series?
carlsbad: BT's going to Europe next year to park some Euros in the cheap seats.
Does anyone really think that Ping would not defend his rider?? PLease, but what was Pings answer when Alessi knocked over Townley?? We know what it was, and it wasnt "you gotta go for it". And all you guys who gave Alesi hell for it and now defending Townley are hypocrites. But you probably wont admit it.
I have to agree, bd.
The U.S. was just damn lucky that Short was able to continue. Certainly we can all get hurt racing, but with a move like that, it almost guarantees it! BTW, Zero will gladly sell you an extra battery pack for $700 that you can swap out and keep riding!!
Dirty or not, it was just a racing incident like any other weekend! And @bd200, you are correct in saying that about the Alessi and Townley incident earlier this year. Ping defended Townley saying it was dirty causeAlessi took his front wheel out, but roles reversed, he defends Townley putting shorty in cheap seats, saying it was just racing, which it is. but kind of playing favorites, and for obvious reasons. But just to clear up if yall cant keep up, IT IS MOTOCROSS AND THIS HAPPENS ALL THE TIME... DEAL WITH IT!!!!
lts over. now bt can go and maybe win some motos in europe- better chance there than in the US
BD is correct, and i'm guilty of bashing Alessie. I also hated seeing Shorty get cleaned out, but we won, and if Shorty is good, I'm good!!!
Imagine moto on electric bikes. The sound of shushing going by. Hope I'm long gone by then.
Just like Ping and BT101 took a deep breath and let it go at the USGP! What a joke, and not evan an apollogy to Short. BT just lost most of his American fan base.
****! all u whiners are pussies! BT was haulin ass and someone was in his way! too bad it was andrew! bt didnt lose me as an american fan! this is motocross not basketball!
Couple major differences... Alessi has a history of intentionally knocking people down... Ben does not. And intent makes all the difference. Alessi made a desperate move AFTER being passed by Ben. In this case, Ben was faster than Andrew and was going by him. Unfortunately they hit in the process.
Why don't you just admit that you and Townley are big **** Ping? You don't get to have it both ways. The only major difference is who's hand you happen to be holding.
Where might one see said video, hmmmm?
You said your piece in the column, Ping. Now we're saying ours. Townley might have cost Short second in the championship with his wild riding at Southwick. He's been hurt umpteen times. Maybe the truth is that Ben rides out of control and, in this case, Team USA almost paid the price at the biggest event of the year. And despite your stated "differences" between Ben and Alessi, would it be so difficult to say, "Sorry I hit him so hard." Face it. As of last Sunday, BT is no longer as popular with U.S. fans.
BT rocks, Shorty rocks, Wilson rocks, Canada rocks, to the whiners out there stop crying about good old fashioned racing, watching a pissed off rider get back on his bike and ride like theres no tomorrow makes racing exciting. For those who get it THANKYOU.
Shorty would do the same thing?! I didn't watch the qualifying but bt using short as a berm was the only contact I remember seeing all weekend from anybody. I find it hard to believe that taking him out was his only option.
Very well said newman963. All riders enter a race to win and motocross has always been a rubbing sport, Short and any one hungry for victory has done it at some point so I think that BT-101 is still one of our favorites and I know that we will miss him so much if he leaves the AMA tour. The chapter is closed, sealed and in the history records.
Boo Hoo, the poor little Americans are upset because something didn't go their way. No wonder the rest of the world finds you guys so annoying! Grow up, toughen up and get over it. And please, watch the replay before making a stupid comment on something you haven't even seen yet!
In case you issed it, here is a clip of Short hitting Townley.... http://vimeo.com/15349049
Hendo85, thats the most ignorant post i've seen ever! After watching the video, it's clear Shorty was falling apart, making several mistakes the last leaving the door open for BT. I would have took the line as would any other true blooded motocrosser American or not!!
Hendo, toughen up??? What sorry little place do you come from? And tell me this, How many times did we (Americans) have to come save your sorry asses?
Hendo85, what is annoying is bigoted haters like your ignorant as# commenting on these boards. The bigots really come out around the Des Nations and it is real sickening how many there are out there. They really bad part is you bigots dont even realize how ignorant and dumb you sound. I have never seen so many two-faced American haters in my life. And they are the ones who try and call Americans haters. It is really eye-opening. And the Des Nations did go our way, in case your ignorant mind didnt realize it. We won, again..
BD you are digging yourself deeper everytime you post, Go watch the vid!!! ... talk about ignorant!!!
U 2 Sef!! Watch it and see how wrong you are, Also Go reread the 5 min's with BT thread also, I put up a few quotes from some of you thats shows who was looking at this from only ONE side.
BILLC. are you a complete and total idiot?? In my post, I never mentioned the BT. Short crash at all did I? I mentioned the fact that Hendo85 makes a reference to "poor little Americans" and throws out a few insults at an entire Nation of people. So kiss off will ya. I dont really give a crap about this little video you are begging everyone too watch. Not at all. I am actually over the crash. The US won, and thats what I wanted. And Short came back and looked great, even though YOU thought he would be a terrible pick. You were wrong badly on that BILLC. which is no real surprise to me. You are almost always wrong anyway. I am done with you BILL you are a jackas# and all you want is arguements. So keep your stupid comments away and dont reference me anymore. I'm done.
BT is one of my favorite riders!!! And i don't think he intentionally took out shorty. Even so, like ping says if it was the other way around, i guarantee short would have done the same. I've read many pro's say short is the dirtiest rider out there. And i'm quite happy team u.s.a. won, and i like short, but I personally don't think he is ever gonna be a winner. he may win a few, but most he will consistently finish behind the leaders. he seems like he is just a notch below the top guys, always has. Always been consistent, but still has not gotten an overall. Basically he can finish a whole season, but he needs to figure something out, cause next year there is gonna be alot more talent in the class. K-dub came out and won one, it seems short fades or something???? Nothing against him i do like him, but i don't see him winning many races. He hasn't in this time, he won't.
Regardless, team u.s.a wins again!!!!! so all of you other countries who are saying the americans are whining about it, i'm not!!! lol!!! we won it AGAIN!!!
BD200 of cores you don't care about the VID because it makes you look like the blow hard that you are,( yup I called you a name, You do it all the time so I did it to drop to your level so u get it) You have slamed BT, and anyone who who stuck up for him all week now we have proof that BT DID NOTHING wrong and now You don't care about the vid. No wonder your a LIB, The facts just get in the way right!! You are spineless, Can't even admit you where wrong, You kept saying BT NEEDS to say sorry to Short, WELL YOU should be saying SORRY to BT and ALL the people you insulted over the last week. You have been a hypocrie many time on here but this one takes the cake YOU ARE the Hypocrite KING/QUEEN!!!