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PrintIt was fitting that Chad Reed's Father's Day weekend would begin with his little boy Tate perched on his shoulders, high above the Budds Creek podium. Reed was celebrating his third American Motocross win in four rounds to date in the 2011 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, and this one was special—not only because of Tate's presence in Maryland, but because the race was being beamed back to Australia where his own dad could watch Reed continue to make good on his quest to win this championship.
Reed and son Tate standing atop the podium at Budds Creek.
Photo: Simon Cudby
To win at Budds Creek, Reed had to beat not only Ryan Dungey, the defending champion, but Ryan Villopoto, who had not never lost a moto at this track, let alone an overall. In fact, arguably the best ride of RV's life—and one of the best efforts in motocross history—came here at the 2007 Motocross des Nations, where Villopoto destroyed everyone on his old KX250F. And when RV won the opening moto after overcoming a late-race stall that let Dungey get back in striking distance, he seemed set to add a tenth straight moto win at Budds Creek and his second straight national win of the series.
But the start didn't go Ryan's way, as another dad, Kevin Windham, used perfect timing off the gate to take a bow in his last national of summer and briefly lead the way. Eventually Reed and Dungey got past him, as did Villopoto, but that was where RV's momentum ended—issues with his stomach kept him from making a real charge toward the front.
Reed had a little extra inspiration for Father's Day weekend.
Photo: Simon Cudby
That left Rockstar/Makita Suzuki's Dungey to chase after Reed, but he didn't have the extra little bit he needed to better the world's fastest partial privateer (partial in the sense that the bike Reed is now riding is as factory as it gets—it's just under Reed’s TwoTwo Motorsports/Bel-Ray Honda canopy instead of Team Honda’s). Reed took another win, much to the delight of his growing legion of fans, and probably little man Tate too. He may be too young to know what's going on with his father's racing career, but he probably liked seeing that the big smile on Dad's face.
As for Windham, the other father up front, he went out with his best ride of the series, running 4-4 for fourth overall and beating a whole bunch of younger men along the way. Look for a long Racer X Films interview with the father of four, who headed home after the race to focus on his family for the rest of the summer.
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I was really impressed with Reeds ride in the 2nd moto. He was charging and never let up. Dungey was hard on his tail and just couldn't find the lines or extra speed to pass Reed. It only took 1 mistake, but Reedy rode it smart. Good job Chad. I hope you made your son and dad proud of you.
Sh*tty moto 2 for Villopooto, thats right VILLO-POO-TO HAHAHA......Listening to the podcast he sure sounded to be in a crappy situation.....I think we have all been there, but during a 30 minute moto....yikes.....still got 3rd and better yet didnt lose any pts...... Reed got hit by a rock last week moto 1 and Pooto crapped his pants moto 2 this week.....I go for the rock if I had to choose.....although having a smelly load in your pants while interviewing with Bates would be great....just take your time...forget some sponsors HAHAHA....great racing
Congradulations to all the fathers out there.I have 3 and its not easy. Props to reed and kdub! As for "Trend Killer", nice post, your're a class act.
@ TrendKiller, That explains why Reed and Dungey were so far ahead, they couldn't handle the smell. I can't help from laughing, thinking Poto thanking all his sponsors, with his panties full of goo!
Villopoto's awesome but I'm getting tired of hearing everyone making excuses for him. He got beat. Everyone's got moments when they're not feeling well and I'm sure Reed and Dungey have had there's during all this but they don't make excuses for it. They say, "I didn't execute. Wasn't on the pace". Out of these three guys you're not going to be the fastest on every track on every day in every moto. 2nd moto at Budd's, Reed fought the hardest and that's that. He deserves 100% credit.
easy fella's, I am just havin fun, not taking anything away from Reed.....I find the RV situation humurous honestly because I know someone that had the same thing happen to them..not pretty....I think RV is usualIy pretty honest in defeat during interviews...I dont look it as and "excuse" really...but thats what he said he had to deal with in moto 2 ....is he not supposed to answer the question?...Not being "on pace" is the reason why Reed was 30 seconds in moto 1, is that not an excuse too?..... Reed saying he was way behind because he was hit by a rock last week in moto 1 , that is not an excuse?.... i dont get the debate here...Dungey will say " my visor was flopping around.....bad start....but no excuses ".....thats kind of a contradiction.....All these guys are fast and capable of winning....no excuses.
RV always has an excuse when he loses....
RV is a lil beeeeoch!
Poto got beat straight up, enough with his excuses of not feeling well. when reed or dungey explain why they are not on a pace in a moto, its a believeable excuse, " took a rock in the collar bone from a 450, gas boils, real excuses. poto and his "herpie"on his lip each week, just cant get it done in the 2nd moto, no stamina? hmm
by the way where is my boy Red54M who said poto would walk away with the win a budds creek? u said we would talk monday? lol.. go 22
I am with trand Killer, I don't look at "what happen" as and excuse, If a guy goes up there and complans about a whole list of things then ok but I got hit with a Rock or my Gut hurt is what happen. Its not like they did not have the speed, RV had the fastest lap by over 1 sec in moto 1 and was only .3 for the best in moto 2 and only pushed for a few laps so I believe it was a gut issue not an excuse.
.On another note is it me or do the lapers seem worse this year outdoors then ever? Is it because the tracks are one line because everyone rides the fast line to get a good time for gate pick? RD was mad about them after the race too this week. I think the lappers Both helped him and hurt him at dif times. He must be pulling his hair out looking for a break, he is soooooooooooooooo close to getting a win. 2-2 and ya get 3rd...That hurts!!
You know what I am getting really tired of hearing...The sponsor/run down/thank you list. It sounds the exact same everytime. I know they have to mention and thank there sponsors but EVERYtime they are interviewed after a moto it's the same schpeel. How bout some true emotions every now and then. Some real happiness or excitement or some anger or disappointment. Somebody make Bob Hannah proud and speak your mind!!!
@ROWLEY79.......... RC always had a herpie looking thing on his lip too... Must be a ginger thing.
really....now guys are questioning whats a beleivable excuse or whats not?? what a bunch of boners...If you like Reed, you will say RV is making an excuse, If you like RV then Reed is making an excuse...they all have something to say....I would suggest listening to the pulpmx pod cast.....as hard as it is to listen to Matthes, the riders remarks are good to listen too.....RV pretty much laughs it all off, crappin' his drawers, running to the toilet after the race and barely making the podium..... it sounds pretty bad, if you beleive him that is.....I dont think we want a photo of Poto's soiled pants for proof...... RV did "walk away" from moto 1. so Red54 I guess like any other day was a 50/50 on his prediction. RV passed Reed, Alessi and easily pulled away ..so yeah, his second moto stomach issues are clearly a lie and he just got smoked.....dude are funny......great racing so far!
@ Rippen - I agree, as I regular It is tough to sit through sometimes....The riders are pretty much under contract to whore out their sponsors whenever they can....hence the moster cans with water in them, dungey showing the target logo on his gloves...Reed's new planet fitness girlie water bottle....The riders are paid to run down that list....I dont care for it either since I have it memorized like they do too, but as a former racer, your sponsors expect it and usually require it if your getting pa pa pa paiiiiiid....
Bill C -- Easy on the Gingers man....Only a Ginger can call a Ginger a Ginger....HAHAHA!!...RV's "fever blister" is from his horrible flu he had...
Herpe-looking thing: the open facial sore of champions.
Everyone makes excuses like Trend Killer said ''I wasn't on the pace'' thats a excuse ''i didn't have any tear offs'' that's also a excuse ''i had a stomach ache cause i didn't crap'' thats also a excuse I think you guys are pointing out RV's so much because everyone thought he would dominate which is understandable i make excuses too. It's pretty much part of life.
Oh, and Villopoto needs to bring the Mandingo pickles onto the podium again. That was some high-quality shilling.
Or are they no longer a sponsor? Lord, please let that not be the case.
ROWLEY79 I am right here! RV\2 got beat and I am surprised. I am equally sorprised by Reeds moto 2. We got exactly what I expected in moto 1 but I was sure it would happen twice. I agree with you on one point, RV2's stamina is not there. When it gets there, he will start sweeping both moto's. As far as excuses go I wonder how you find it acceptable to use getting roosted as an excuse? If you have you ever raced or even ridden your local track, you know, getting roosted is part of the game. 25 riders a moto could come in and complain about getting hit with a rock.
I say RD5 wins both moto's at Thunder Valley and will pick up points on both current front runners.
Whats wrong with saying I got beat by that guy, period! Lets see what I can do to improve next weekend! You guys are right about the whole sponsors thing. Its getting really old. I know they pay the bills, but its becoming so repetitive. Why dont they just make public annoucement, thank everyone and go about the racing.I would like to thank OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH CCCCCCCCCCCRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAPPPPPPPPPP HHHHHHEEEEEERRRRREEEEEEE IT CCCOMMMMMMEEEES AGAIN!
If you haven't had to race when you had severe constipation and had to go really bad when the gate drops, you shouldn't say anything. The last thing you want at a time like that is to take gut punches, seat bounce a double, blast out of a turn through acceleration bumps, catch a rut berm, case a big double or flatland.
What Villopoto had to deal with can actually kill a man if the intestinal wall ruptures or even gets perforated when such pressures and impacts go hand in hand. Damned near happened to me - they told me at the hospital that they were going to admit me, I told them no, I have things to do. Then they told me I was within one day of dying. Hospitalized 23 days, major operation.
At a time like that, you've got to listen to your body.
@czmark, ur right on with saying i just got beat. they are all so evenly matched, you have to be on ur best game every race..@red54m. one thing to get roosted, but to have a direct hit on the bone, c'mon man, that will slow anyone down. i have no favorites here, just good bar to bar racing..
I don't know about you guys, but I have never been bested in any race ever in my lifetime - except for all of the ones where I had a really good excuse. I am really happy to see all of the guys throw these out - I am always looking to add a good excuse to my bag for the future. Yeah, it's lame - but better than straight up admitting defeat.
And I too have had the RV/Jairtime issue (though Jair is the definite champ in this category...holy crap!, if you'll excuse the pun) and it is a miserable 30+2. pretty impresive to get 3rd!
Congrats to CR22, he continues to impress - pulling for RD1 to get one - pulling for both those guys to keep it interesting - but if I had to put money down right now, it would all go on the Green # 2. Add a splash of pepto and this thing might be over!
@BILLC, RC has a scar on his lip. And it sounds like you are taking a backhanded shot at Reed but saying what RV says is the truth. So why dont you belive Reed but you do belive RV?? Its kinda hypocrosy isnt it. Reed hasnt made any excuses when he loses a moto this year. And is showing his toughness by taking every second moto this year. Do I belive RV had stomach issues?, Sure. Do I belive Reed got nailed with a rock lest week?? YES Because Reed didnt say it. DC (I think) said after moto one he went into Reeds rv and he was sitting in there icing his shoulder where the rock hit him. That is how the news got out. Not from Reed.
@BILLC, I beleive that the lappers are the same each year and at every race. What appears different this year is that we have a handful of guys stepping it up and pushing the pace. You will notice more riders up front, than before. With RC dominating up front for so long, then Stewie, most of the racing was further back for postitions 2nd thru 5th it seems like. Just my observation!
I think when a rider has a whining style of verbal delivery when he makes his excuse, that is when you know if they are really making an excuse or just saying it like it is... a sarcastic " what pace? " with a little giggle to me means, I got smoked and need to regroup...." I had to sh*t and actually did a little" means I had too sh*t sooooo bad, I could barely ride........Why does a rider have to say anything at all? We know who won , who got second etc.....2nd moto We know something was wrong with RV.(he seemed to be side saddling a bit going up the hills"...., Reed rode awesome and Dungey came up short again like he did all year in SX........
@Rick Melon, side saddling up the hill? Still haven't stop laughing yet! Funny! I remeber that the next time I am on the bike and I have to poo! Gotcha!
I've always thought Depend should be able to get in on the NASCAR, and Poker serie's sponsors fairly easy. Now I'm thinking Depend big rig, next to the Kawasaki rig?
CR22 and RD1 are all chummy with each other during interviews and podium speeches. The only reason CR22 is chummy is because he always comes out on top in the exchanges. RD1 is chummy because he is sorta whimpy. They both are not very chummy with RV2 because they both know he can beat the both of them pulling away. Next round is where RV2 goes 1-1 and it begins.
UMMMMMMMMMMMM BD200 I believe I said " I got hit with a Rock or my Gut hurt is what happen" so what are you talking about?? I believe Reed just like I believe RV.... I think maybe you miss read my post there big guy.
Reeyd is really pumped and Villomoto took a dump ... in his pants.
Yer such a moron Pizza face. Quit sucking Villo's Pepperoni.
When i seen rv2 was waaay off the pace I said , "hope he didnt twist that frggn ankle" to the wife....I had to call her today n tell her, he didnt twist his ankle, just shi* his pants!! LMAO.!!
I gotta say, this has to be the most entertaining thread I have read all season...LMAO
Funny....now that we know RV had some "issues".....if you watch his body posture during the second moto....you can tell something is up.....or out...or whatever.....funny stuff....glad it wasnt me,,,,,,,,
Hey Reed It! You are correct when you say that Reedy is really pumped. However, it seems that Villomoto did not actually take a dump in his pants. According to the moto journalists who reported on the bowel movement, it was an unsuccessful attempt. LMAO!!!!
@BILLC, I think I did misread your post. Sorry bout that.
I remember when the G.O.A.T beat him every race !!!! I remember CR saying I dont like to be second every week, is a motivation to me to get better !!!!!!!!!!! I really wanna win !!!!!!! NO EXCUSES guys, thats all, If somebody got 4 of 6 motos ... its wordless
Don't count out Villopoto just yet, so Reed had a couple good rides, its not over till its over! RD & RV r coming for u REED!
Last thing I do before heading to the line? Hit the crapper. Ya just never know..
Correct me if I'm wrong but, I think this same thing happened to GOAT and we never heard a word about it until years later.
As far as excuses go, pro racers are a moody, egotistical bunch and need the mental firewall up to deflect any critiquing that would undermind their belief that they are in fact, the world's fastest racer. The "psych job" was a big part of racing in the '70's & '80's. This is a manifestation of that, only at a higher, sports agent level and to a certain extent, the crossover agent "mind massaging" their client (like some retardedly rich stick & ball athlete) is partly, if not all, to blame........or not.
dont forget there are 16 motos left.......go rv
Ya know, "everyone says I wish they'd tell it like it is" I dunno about you, but shitting ones pants is not at the top of anybodys excuse list, I seriously doubt. So I think he was being more honest than we can handle!!!! lmFao!