10 Things to Watch For at High Point
Friday, June 10, 2011 | 12:30 PM
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10. The Off-Cambers: Gnarly jumps. Sand whoops. Choppy bumps. Every track on the AMA Pro Motocross tour offers a difficult section for the riders, but High Point’s old-school challenge of off-camber turns may be trickiest of all. These corners may not be as spectacular as hucking LaRocco’s leap or Gravity Cavity, but they may actually have a bigger impact on the actual race results. Whoever adapts the quickest will have a big advantage.
9. The Dirt: And with the move to High Point comes a move to eastern soil. The bumps will form differently than in Hangtown (which squared off a bit) and Freestone (which has some sand, forming roller bumps in a few spots). And the ruts are always deep at High Point, although Hangtown definitely had its fair share in a few spots. But overall, the character of this track is much different than the first two rounds, so like handling those off-camber turns, riders and teams are going to have to adapt quickly.
Pourcel will not be racing High Point.
Photo: Simon Cudby
8. Wither Pourcel? This is ten things to watch, but I guess in this instance we’re telling you to watch someone you can’t see. We are hearing reports that CP377 won’t be racing this weekend. So, look for him to, um, not be there. Maybe DV will hop on himself.
7. Wither Alessi? On the other hand you probably will get to see the 800 in action. (We reported earlier that Mike rode High Point yesterday when in fact he did not. Sorry for the confusion.) He tells us it’s a raceday decision as to if he will be out there.
6. Humidity: It can come in two forms here. Heat and humidty, or just straight-up rain. There have been plenty of mudders at this track before. Forecast says scattered thunderstorms, and around here that’s about as accurate as you’re going to get. It could rain. But when.
5. The Star Stars: Ryan Sipes came into the year with serious hype after winning the East/West Shootout, and he was fast in the practice at Hangtown. But it all came unraveled in the very first turn of the season, where he crashed and hurt his wrist. Then he jacked his back at Texas. While Sipes is waiting to hit his stride, his teammate Kyle Cunningham is already on his. The Yamaha man snagged a podium at Freestone and may have finally found that consistency he’s been searching for all along.
4. The Fans: Some crazy people in the hills around here. Jeff Emig just stopped by our office and told us the story of some fans taking his and Damon Bradshaw’s dirty airfilters and wearing it as a hat all day.
Will Alessi be on the gate?
Photo: Simon Cudby
2. Green bikes on the green hills: Is this turning into a two-horse race? Dean Wilson and Tyla Rattray seized control of the points in the 250 class after strong rides at Freestone, while others, like their teammate Blake Baggett, and Justin Barcia, had big championship set backs. Do the point standings reflect actual dominance, or are other 250 boys about to step up?
1. Reed’s Roll: In the last month, nearly everything Chad Reed has touched has turned to gold. The supercross battle taught us that sometimes momentum can stop on a dime, though. Will this last all the way through September?
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Holeshot...maybe...just for you haters!!!
Cant wait to watch the races!!! Hope the weather cooperates and good luck to all the guys...I'll beer drinking some beers and chilin' in the pool out west watching the races.....GO RV!!!
Ahhhhhhhhh back to the races
I hope Dungey wins the fo-fitties, and Darren Durham has a breakout day in the deuce-and-a-halfs. Patterson will bring wraith and terrible vengeance to the girl group.
The South will rise again, but just not very high up, and hopefully with fewer racist idiots. Oh, and with more Honda dealers.
Concerning #2, I think those guys are great racers and deserving of glory but, I'm kind of over the steamroller that is PC. I Cheer for GEICO mostly because they aren't PC* (not counting the motors) and they are the only legitimate contenders to the "evil empire" week in & out. I'm disapointed about Musquin's injury because I felt he was a genuine threat to the green dominance and wonder if anyone from the rest of the field can make a run at the 250 crown. I don't hate Cunningham, I just don't think he has that stamina needed for the whole series. If proven wrong, I'll gladly eat my words.
Even If it calls for only a 10% chance of rain it will rain but that is good. There has been alot of good mud races @ high point. Things happen some bad some good. like always High Point will be GREAT..
Motocross has and always will have a predominantly white following playridr.
Still no word on JS7? Dude must not give a crap about his fans...lame.
JS7 is NOT a motocrosser !!!
JS7 has been riding (what brand bike is anyones guess) testing, filming commercials and doing photo shoots.....Sounds like he'll be on the gate at Red Bud......
Who gives a crap about anyone who isnt racing, so dont mention them. Its raining in the Cincinnati area right now, so it will rain in High Point tonite, and when its hot and humid, it can pop up anytime.
No James No Fun
Is CPussy377 guna be the newest cast MEMBER on Bubba^s World?
hey luv da french,
good one! yeah, i'm sure frenchy is the last addition to bobble's world's cast. lol!
Chad Reed For the Three-peat!
Reed for the win. Maybe a 2-1 with dunge securing the next best spot. Same points on the day but overall to the speedy reedy! Go CR22.
@jamestrussell- who cares if the sport is predominantly white? Is that some way of justifiying being a racist idiot?
Reed best get ready for a lot of 3rd places as his roll is about to end.
RV2 getting up 2 speed. Look for him 2 check out when/if he gets even a DECENT start. I have repspcet for Reed and Dungey, but RV2 will turn this around starting 2day. Let's just hope for a healthy season, and some great racing. The field is stacked on both series, so how could ANYONE be disappointed if they all stay healthy. The return of Canard will impact the outcome as well. 2 many wicked-fast riders to predict the outcome, but great for fans of the sport. It wood be cool 2 see a close championship 2 the end, but gotta' go for RV2! What an awesome sport, filled with great talent!!
By the way, to hell with Bubba. That dude has shown on several occasions that he cannot handle the pressure. There are WAY too many riders that can hang with him these days that he buckles under the pressure. He had his days of dominance, and that is something no one can take from him, but the guy has lost it, and cannot CONSISTENTLY compete with the talent out there now. He is a danger to himself, and everyone racing. How many times did he "throw it away" in Supercross? (In the lead, mind you?) Fastest is not always best......dude needs to decide what he wants most, and focus on that. (It sure as hell hasn't been racing) Just an opinion, I am just a fan, not a rider. I just think it's great to see a guy like KW14 ride because he LOVES the sport, the fans, and everything else that comes with it, and it's sad to see a guy like Bubba get sucked in to the hype, the money, and all the B-S. The man has talent, but enough is enough.