The Moment: Seattle
Monday, April 18, 2011 | 1:10 PM
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Kevin Windham’s season has not matched up to the lofty standards of his superb 2010 run. Last year’s tour included two Monster Energy AMA Supercross wins and a second-place ranking in the series’ standings, as well as a victory in Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross at Steel City. This year, he came in even better prepared after racing the final six motocross rounds and an off-season supercross in Australia, but the infusion of healthy, ready talent at the sharp end of the pack have made things tougher on the veteran. With five (younger) super talents at their best racing every weekend, finding podium space is tough.
Windham may very well have won the Houston supercross before a crash while leading ended his night. More crashes came in hard and heavy, but over the last few rounds, he’s started to find his old form, leading the so-called second tier of riders behind the “Big Five” out front.
Windham regained his 2010 form in Seattle.
Photo: Garth Milan
But could he get all the way back to his 2010 level? Back to the point where he could contend for wins? His Moment came in Seattle, and it actually happened in practice. James Stewart, as usual, ripped off a fast lap and put his number seven to its customary spot near the top of the qualifying board. But, late in the final practice session, Windham went out for one more flyer and topped Stewart’s time, 52.035 to Stewart’s 52.039.
In four thousandths of a second, Windham had reestablished his old mojo. The rest of the night seemed simple—Windham was going to be a player. He won his heat race, he ran at the front in the main, he finished on the podium for the first time this season. Kevin Windham was back again. Expect to see this again in Salt Lake City.
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Nice ride Kevin. Go get 'em in Salt Lake and Vegas!
No to bash K-Dub but in the main he was only the 5th fastest lap time. He did surprise me though. Looked real good, The #800 shocked the hell out of me too!!! The track suited them very well i would guess. Lets see if they can repete at tha last 2, my guess in no unless it rains.
Good Job K-Dub !
Love to see him doing well !
He'll be back at 7 or below next week. Unless the track garbage again.
Yes, well done KW!! Jason, i hope we do see the same thing in Salt Lake. A JS-KW-CR-RV-RD finishing order would suit me just fine!!!! Imagine that!!HaHa.
Awesome for K-DUB...he still can ride the ass of most the guys out there....He was the fastest in practice and his natural talent shines when the tracks are hardest...Same with Stewart, they both looked like they werent having any problems, yet Reed and Dungey were all over the track and on the ground.....
Alessi was a surprise....for a few laps....but he went backwards really fast as usual...
The "Blue Collar Hero" strikes again. It's always great to Kevin on podium, because even though we know all the front runners worked there collective butts off to get up there. It seems like K-Dub worked twice as hard while carrying all of us on his back. I just hope that when he decides to hang his boots up, he realizes he is still required to perform at the opening ceremonies forever...
Doesnt matter what he did for one lap, its all 20 that make the difference, and K-Dub rode great, he would even had a win if he would have stayed up once. But it is what it is. He is riding awesome. @Whatever, whats with this crap hoping RV finished 4th?? Hater are we?? Or just hoping Stewie wins this thing?? I personally want to see a new champ, thats why I want RV to win. Not the same guys winning this title. Lets have some new ones. Its time..
One lap does not mean a whole lot bd200 but a big part of the story was about that one lap was it not?
^^^ agreed
Really do like Windham. Watch the 2003 Great Outdoors video where he battled Ricky that season. Pretty impressive seeing two guys going that fast wheel to wheel and never making contact. Windham's success that year on the 450F contributed a lot to the acceptance and advancement of the four-strokes.
...and here we are, 8 years later and Windham is still bringing home hardware in Supercross. Pretty cool.
Damn "BD", lighten the hell up would you?? You are an RV fan, I am a JS fan, of course the reason i want RV to finish 4th is to help Stewart move toward winning the title..Duh!! That is not hating on anyone. Do you want Stewie to win the race, or would you rather have RV win it?? C'mon dude, it's called friendly fan competition.....GEEZ!! It just so happens the "new blood" that you want to see win it is your favorite rider, I still want my fav to win, we'll see what happens man, it should be good!!
Great ride, Windham!
Hey there Whatever, I just want you to know that whenever I see your avatar, I imagine a super flaming Richard Simmons lisping the word "Whatever!" You seem light in the loafers like him. No wonder you're a JS fan. Let me guess. You prefer left turns to right turns.
bd200,,, sooooooo,, its all about what you want ???
YUP thats the deal He can tell others they hate someone but don't say he hates someone!!! KW14 whats the problem?? I am not alowed to give my opion.. Hmmm I must have missed that rule when I signed up.
PS it was not a Victory. LOL
Not to bag on Windham, i'm a huge fan and always have been. but it seem's to me that he has always been a bit of an underachiever. Kevin is one of the most naturally talented racers of all time and he should be a multitime supercross champion as well as outdoor champion. But he seemed to spend most of his career happy finishing inside the top ten, when he had the ability to actually win races and championships. But on the other side, he has had a career that has lasted twice as long as most racers and, he remains one of the most popular riders on the circuit. I'm a huge fan, would love to see him win a race before the season is over. Go KW14. You're the man.
Quote:bd200 wrote:
"I personally want to see a new champ, thats why I want RV to win. Not the same guys winning this title. Lets have some new ones. Its time.."
Well RD won the title last year so anyone besides Dungey would be a new guy for 2011.
BILLC, the problem is YOU think your opinion is the only right one, . Thats all I have to say to you.
And Whatever, not really that excited, just having fun with you thats all. I am loving it. Crybabies everywhere, WAAAAA!!
Anybody that can beat JS in qualifiers is good in my book, Windam showed the rookies how to ride this tough track, there is no replacement for experience, Nice ride K-Dub!
#14
not to many racer can say they straight up beat MC inside and RC outside...
Great job K-dub...but THE MOMENT was Reed getting up after pile driving himself, and holding off RV. That was NUTS.
Not too sure why everyone's so excited about Reed beating RV. Yes, Chad's tough, but that's exactly why I WOULD expect him to hold off Ryan. He out-rode Villopoto the whole race, crashed, and still had a pretty good cushion before the #2 rolled around--plenty of time to collect himself and get his flow back.
If he had gotten up RIGHT in front of RV and still beaten him...that would have been something. I don't know, maybe I have to watch it again.
Oh, and nice ride, Windham. Should be a threat in Salt Lake as well.
kw14 grow up!! Trolling on K-Dub come on please!! @bd200 where did I say my opinion is the only one that matters?? One could say the same about you too!! also why did you not cry about what motocynic said too?? and besides everything I said about k-dub was in the story thats what I comented on so do cry you 2 and make it sound like I came on this thread to bash k-dub!! Man some of you need to get your panties out of your crack!!
Although I never saw the race yet I do agrree that I thought the moment would be about Reed going down then struggling to keep 3rd. I also am a great fan of Windham and am proud of his acheivements. If I was to say I have a favorite at this time it would be Reed. Everyone can pick someone my faorite changes from time to time depending on what is going on.
Also some of us dont ype that well, I have 2 pblems first my kewpoard drawer is brok and keeps moving on me and then the arthritis in my fingers dont hel, lol......
KW is more proof that freestyle sells more than racing. KW is popular because of his introduction tricks. If there was a rider out there who could take spectacular crashes every race and keep racing he would be more popular than the guys winning.
I watched that second last lap of practice, and he was ON it. 5th fastest in the race or not, there were sections, like that first rhythm section, where his style was fastest. He was making serious time on stewart for the last 4 laps of the main too. the more important stat is his worst lap time was faster than anyone else's by about 3 seconds
BillC. starts another fight on here, big surprise. Bill , dont be such a tool. You start more arguements on this site than any person on this whole site. And chase the same guys on here and start fights. All safe behind your keyboard. What a coward.
BillC is an internet message board troll. Period.
Those that have read msg boards know the type; tossing out that venomous message (ie: the bait) most times cloaked in the guise of fan appreciation or some such and then he sits back and let’s the newbies hit the bait. Once he gets a bite from a newbie. He then reels them in with more venomous hype (or personal slander) and then sits back again for another bite; don’t give him the satisfaction. Know what he is and let him circle the drain he has made for himself.
(Also, it is abundantly apparent that whatever and jairtime are also internet message board trolls).
I am sure that BillC is also a tool. Probably sitting in his Mom’s basement (most likely in Canada), typing away on his Commodore 64 (circa early 80’s computer hardware) with all of his geek upgrades to make it as fast an Intel486 (circa late 80’s computer hardware); yelling at his mom (probably in her 90s) to bring down more Hohos. He probably weighs 300 plus by now and can’t get out of the basement.
…la de dah…
I hope that this message wasn’t troll-ish…hahaha…
Quote:bd200 wrote:
"I personally want to see a new champ, thats why I want RV to win. Not the same guys winning this title. Lets have some new ones. Its time.."
Did or do you feel the same way when McGrath won all of those SX titles ???
Eat, not really. I was and still am a huge fan of MC, but I was glad to see Emig get a title, he worked hard for it, as they all do. But I was glad to see MC win again because alot of people said he was done. I just want to see some young blood in there. Nothing will stoke the fire or Reed and Stewie more than someone else winning a supercross title. It might even get those two to head outdoors for a FULL season..
KW14 is about as classy as they come!!!! the guy is what our great sport is all about!!! Never puts himself in a bad place to hurt himself, rides so smooth! Congrats to him and his Victory!! Dude brings it!!!!
I think there both doing the whole outdoors season bd200. Sounds like a done deal to me. Lets hope.