by Andy Bowyer
One Industries Thursday Rev Up: Dallas
Thursday, March 31, 2011 | 2:20 PM
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Hello, everyone, and welcome to the Rev Up. Ladies and gentlemen, we have something special going on here. This is how it used to be back in the halcyon days of Supercross. In the days of Glover, Bailey, Ward, O’Mara, and Johnson. It’s like the early nineties seasons of Stanton, Bradshaw, Kiedrowski, Bayle, and company. We fans have endured a painful stretch of domination, which year after year, spawned a single powerhouse. At best, we’ve had one or two riders going for the title in the past ten years. Ricky Carmichael, Chad Reed, and James Stewart had a couple three-way title fights, but what we have here is something special.
With five rounds remaining, the charge makes its way to Dallas.
Dungey and Reed are seperated by a mere eight points.
Photos: Matt Pavelek
What a setting. Take all of the energy of the series, couple it with a five-rider-freight-train for the title belt, and then throw it into the “Cowboys From Hell” arena of Dallas, Texas, and what we have is a reason to know that the show is coming.
From a distance we watched Ryan Villopoto race out to an early advantage which accompanied a rejuvenated and strong as ever James Stewart. The two set the bar, but have since fallen on less than stellar fortune. In the wake of the two early flag carriers floundering came the arrival of "The Thunder." Chad Reed has been through the G.O.A.T and a young James Stewart, whilst both in their prime, and he is still pushing his horse to the line and going for title number three.
Blow past that smoke and in the clear you will see Trey Canard. Not only has the "Ice Trey" achieved his lifelong goal of tasting supercross victory against the big boys, he can actually see the championship.
Then comes a wrecking ball of a conundrum with defending title belt wearer, Ryan Dungey, getting his first win of the year.
Hey, Jeff Stanton snagged a title in 1992 in the same fashion when Damon Bradshaw melted down inside the LA Coliseum. Dungey is very Stanton-esque, as both are true-grit core, and will always remain steadfast.
The rookie sensation, Trey Canard, is still very much alive in the championship hunt.
Photo: Matt Pavelek
As the plot thickens and begins to gel, I mean, really, who among you can take a long look in the mirror and say who is going to win this championship?
Ah, Texas. The land of the “Cali-Cowboys” as I like to coin them. An odd group that my childhood, teenage, and adult Texas friends have been. It’s a cliche to say that supercross is “big” in Texas, because, well, you know. But, the Lone Star State carries a hard and strong fan base that is devote to the charge.
Crazy things happen deep in the heart of Texas. Remember when Carmichael went sailing across the “hoops” and almost got impaled on that infield wakeboard boat in 2005? That same race, JBS sailed a little off the right of a timing section and almost stacked it up huge. There’s a lot more, but I’m already rolling my neck and scratching my arms at the thought of what the show may become this Saturday night.
Wow, this whole deal has been insane! “Captain Insano shows no mercy,” style craziness! There are five races to go and five animals ready to unleash their teeth in the darkness, their talons in the night. Over the top? Sure. But, is it really? I’m actually laughing because this season is so completely off the frame.
RV has let his points lead fade away. Can he rebound?
Photo: Matt Pavelek
It’s time to see who is going to try to make a run. Stewart and Canard need to make up some points, while Dungey, Villopoto, and Reed will make a sprint for consistency and strength.
One hundred laps remain to see who is going to win the show.
Dallas, Texas, is the setting.
Thanks for reading, see you next week.
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I hope RV2 wins but it would be cool if it went all the way the Vegas until the #1 plate is handed out.
CAN'T WAIT TO BE THERE THIS WEEKEND AND SEE SOME GREAT RACING...CR22 ALL THE WAY!!
Can't wait for Saturday night! I will be there this week end pullin' for the #7. Nice to see no mention of anyting outside of the great racing we have been/will be seeing. Good job Andy.
"RV2 has LET his points lead fade away" Really?? He "let" it. It was out of his control. From riders crashing in front of him to Stewie knocking him down, I dont think he let anything happen. But he needs a win badly in Dallas, hope he gets it.
What a statement it would be if Trey Canard could actually win this championship, in his Rookie year, with the field being as stacked as it is.
Great Season!
'Ice Trey', come on, that's so lame Andy, by the way, Reedy looks odd without one of the those stinkin energy drinks in his hand. Can't wait for Dallas. 5 man battle for the win, we can only hope.
someone needs to photo shop a can of FOSTERS into Chads hand in that photo above....Reeds hand is in perfect placement....or Vodka as he says....suprised he didnt pick up a drink sponsor, but he has already had is ties with Monster and Rockstar and they know he is a pain in the ass whiner....Maybe he could pick up Diet Rite or something....
ICE TREY is GAY (the name)...and exaclty....RV let the points go.....just say he lost the points lead, we know what happened....
actually, Reed looks like he wants to jerk the Dunge off...." C'mon...I need 3 wins, let me by and I'll give you the Two Two Special"
What the hell is Canard doing in that photo? Is that the start of one of his epic scrubs? That kid impresses me every time I see him ride.
Bring it!
Melon,
You are consistent if nothing else.
Another asinine post.
Well done sir.
melon,
you have no common sense and you are a joke to the motocross community
Thanks Ditch, im just goofin' man, dont take it to serious....with all the negativity around here in lieu of this weeks events...a little comedic releif I feel is in order......
I love the jokes....keep them coming Melon (winners take all?) !!! Better than some of those racist comments on the other posts....those folks are Jokes!!!
Too funny Melon!
Look at Dungys Face :))) "Oooo i'd like that very much Miser Reedy"
James hasnt won a race in 6 weeks or so and you white crackers think after all the happenings this week ,it will be his miracle week? give me a break whitey.The white cops are keeping us down.@ Melon your jokes stink...so get some new material.All youhonkys need to sit back this week and watch ol #7 have a meltdown when every pimply faced white kid razzes him about getting busted..and when he crashes out of the main..his old man will come unglued..wait n see.
When did JS take down RV?? BD200 come on now you really believe that??
I think there's little doubt that this championship is going all the way to Vegas.
RV2 WILL DOMINATE. A "Happy Ending" for sure!!
Funny on the Reed/JS deal you called dumb move but on this one witch was no were near as bad you call JS dirty... Funny stuff!! I will tell you what happen IMO. RV is coming thru the pack and 99% of the time there is NO ONE trying to pass him so he cut down at the same time JS was tryinmg to take the inside line and they hit, It was no one fault it was just racing 100%. The reed deel was racing aswell but for sure more of a take out because Reed drove right into JS's line, On the RV/JS one JS never drove into RV's line there lines just conected when RV squared up. I have no problem with either move but for sure you do with one of them. There is a lot on the line.
Error: It was 2006 when carmichael almost hit the boat, not 2005. Carmichael was on a 450 when that happend.
RC was on a 4stroke in 05 too but your right it was 06 when he almost hit the boat.
Dallas & St. Louis can both be considered home races for Trey right? Title aspirations will make everyone act squirrelly......then opportunity knocks. Also, we're coming up on some potentially wet races.....stuff happens in the mud. This season has lived up to it's billing so far and I'm STILL hoping a KTM will suprise us all.
I would like to see that too Carsbad but the odd's are out of this world!!
Ya c'mon "bd"..you kind of sound a little like a...whats that term you use all the time......an RV "fantard".....haha. You are blaming RV's troubles on everybody and everything else but him. He, just like JS has NOT been getting the best of starts at times, and when that happens it sometimes leads to sh-t happening!! Stewart has screwed himself a lot lately by not getting good starts, and that is nobody's fault but his......same goes for RV!!
Me too Carlsbad....i mean look who is sitting behind the "Big Five" in points.....it is Andrew SHort....on that "worthless" as many so wrongly say....KTM 350!! He sits in front of some pretty damn good riders (on 450's) in the points!! Well done Shorty...keep pushin'!!
The rookie stuff go to go! Once you tasted the SX premier class, especially after 3 or 4 races, the rookie status is over. Can't be a virgin twice. Line up at A1, with no prior 450 experience and it's on! It's not the same if you got a "taste" the year before. Imagine how RC would have done if he got to wet his feet for a few races the year before with the big boys?...just saying.
Bill C, RC rode a 2 stroke RM in the 05' SX series.
RC was on a 2 smoke for SX & a 4 stroke for MX in 2005 RENOB.
I have been waiting for another JS7 " screw you all " ride since A2.....I thought it was going to be Daytona (it almost was), but with this weeks events off the track, I think that JS7 will be so focused on riding he will take care of business. He has not won in 6 weeks, not as big a drought as Dungey, sonot sure if that's a bad thing....but we all know its only a matter of time and its that time....with all the hatin' people have put down the past few days, JS7 will be on a mission to get a top the podium, aplogize publicly and say F-U to all the haters....
Dallas 1st JS7, 2nd RV2 , 3rd TC41 4th RD1 , 5th CR22
ANYONE but Reed!!! HeHe!!
Man, Canard - as smooth and fast as he is - rides like he's doing a poster/photo shoot. That kid is impressive all around!
Listen up kids,its the one and only Mr. Motorcross! I have a 12 inch tire iron, and was wondering if size matters when changing a 450 tire?
I agree the odds are stacked against them but, I keep hoping. I think at this point in time, the 350 is not developed enough to be competitive at this level with "top five" power / speed. I really hope Short takes the 450 for outdoors or Thunder Valley is gonna suck, for starters.
"But, the Lone Star State carries a hard and strong fan base that is devote to the charge." Awesome writing! This very good. Proper Rev Up. Thank you Andy.
I was just thinking of all the innocent riders, lappers and others Stewart has landed on, stuffed, taken out unnecessarily and landed on since he first turned pro.
Wouldn't it be weird if they all got even this weekend? I'm just sayin'.
Rick Melon....i like your prediction, here is how i would slightly alter it to really tighten up the points, and how those points would look after the race in Dallas....... 1st.#7-241
2nd.#41-236
3rd. #1-248
4th.#2-251
5th.#22-252
That is assuming a lot i know, so don't start jumping my butt people, it is one of many possibilities...just having some fun with it!!!
HEY JAIRTIME.....there are not many riders out there who dont have someone who needs to "get even" with them......JUST SAYIN'!!!
Difference between Reed/Stewart incident is Reed's was for the WIN, and if you ask me anything goes in that. Stewart was in mid-pack when he and Villopoto came together.
Remember what Canard did to Villopoto for the title in '08??
hasn't trey canard earned the right to never be called " ice trey " ever again? c'mon!!
Bubbles should not even be allowed to race this weekend, or the rest of this season! If you want to discipline him for his FELONY act, then take something away that means something to him, not fine him a couple bucks and say "Don't do that again Bubbles"! If ANYONE of us on this site did the same thing, we would be prosecuted for a felony, big fine and more than likely jail time! Also, most employers would fire your azz, even though it was not work related! He is a #1 Tool, and needs to be reprimanded for his actions, not rewarded for them with a paycheck! I don't care what color he is, he admitted to committing a felony, thus guilty and should be held accountable for it. The sad thing is, a huge reason why he will get off scott free is because he will be turning it into a Race issue. He is a POS and needs to go bye-bye!
kevin, it's not anything goes if you race, paybacks a b..ch! I am a firm beleiver of this unwritten rule in motox, what comes around goes around, if you wanna dish it out u better be able to take it & not whine about it or don't do it in the 1st place. I predict DW - JB 250 & JS - RV 450, it's gonna be good either way!
@chris: YAWN.
loopy989 wrote: 12:12am March 31, 2011
hell im drunk and drivin right now, its hard as heck to type too! Trick hears me cluckkin there big chickens. you pickin up what im puttin down?
no loopy i dont pick up what you're puttin down. I dont speak retard.
you little faggggot poser.
Villopoto & Stewart are the fastest. Dungey & Reed are the most consistent. And Canard's the rookie spoiler !!! What a great year for SUPERCROSS!!!
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Chris,
You're an idiot.
i like turtles..and mullets..
i think if you have the idiocracy to say stewie took out the irish a$$wipe, then you might as well give the irish man a quickie..just like reeds doin above,haha yea, ohh yes mister reedy,lol.that crap cracked me up,ello mate! want me to take the round about through your trousers and end on the landin strip? eh?! ella grace would be pissed mate,so please dont tell on me,eh? ohh...heya comes erin bates,nice chattin mate..
Villopoto is Irish?....man I like him even more now...GO TEAM GINGER!!
NikolaTesla RIGHT ON!! Come on RacerX DO IT!!!! PLEASE!!!!
Just imagine how this season would be if Pourcel raced it as well!!! It's crazy to even think about it. Would it have been even possible to make this awesome season even better???
is it just me..or is reed attempting to bite his lip to dungey? this aint ricky bobby peppy lapew..or however you spell it..dang foreigners