10 Things We Learned at Budds Creek
Wednesday, June 22, 2011 | 11:10 AM
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10. Josh Grant is still fast: Josh Grant simply hasn't raced much in the last two years. And while he's known as the guy who can just bounce back and run the pace, you're asking a lot to expect him to battle with Reed, Villopoto and Dungey right off the bat. He's only raced once since last August! So his 10th overall finish at Budds Creek is a start. He was calm, he was in control, and he'll get better soon.
9. Kevin Windham is still a bad dude: Kevin Windham has absolutely no reason to try so hard at Budds Creek. Track was rough, weather was hot, competition is fast. In his swan song for the summer, K-Dub dug deep and finished fourth, the winner of the "Not Reed or the Ryans" cup. He had so much fun, it probably won't end up being his last race of the year, after all.
Is Windham done for the summer?
Photo: Simon Cudby
Cunningham battled illness during Budds Creek, but managed a fourth overall in moto one.
Photo: Simon Cudby
9. Kevin Windham is still a bad dude: Kevin Windham has absolutely no reason to try so hard at Budds Creek. Track was rough, weather was hot, competition is fast. In his swan song for the summer, K-Dub dug deep and finished fourth, the winner of the "Not Reed or the Ryans" cup. He had so much fun, it probably won't end up being his last race of the year, after all.
Is Windham done for the summer?
Photo: Simon Cudby
8. Pro Circuit. Still: Four weeks in and Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki still owns the 250 class. The grip is only getting tighter now that Broc Tickle is beginning to stir. Time is running out for any other team to prove they're a contender.
7. Someone can hold the red plate for more than a week: If you're going to pick a rider to return some sanity to a crazy 250 class, Tyla Rattray is your guy. And he did, winning the overall with two solid rides, and keeping the points lead for the second-straight week. He's the first 250 man to hold the points lead for two-straight weeks.
6. Darryn Durham is not just fast at his home track: You could chalk up DDT's amazing High Point performance to High Point. PA kid grew up learning the lines on that track. But Budds Creek? Yeah, occasionally the Western PA kids take the four-hour drive down to Maryland, but this performance was pretty much on even terms with everyone else. Durham nearly ran down Tickle for a first-moto podium before he crashed out.
5. Swanepoel could be a contender: He's not doing it in every moto, yet, but the other South African veteran of the 250 class has pulled off a few fourth-place finishes and could be on the podium if all goes right. And his teammate Kyle Cunningham is one tough SOB, too. We hear he threw up in both motos but toughed out 4-15 scores. So, technically, Star Racing Yamaha went 4-4 between the two.
4. It's Not 2010 for Ryan Dungey: Last year Ryan Dungey rode awesome and everything rolled his way. This year Ryan Dungey is riding awesome, but nothing is going in his direction. His 2-2 scores netted him third overall, and he just couldn't quite get Villopoto in the first moto or Reed in the second. Like he has been so many times this year, he's so darned close to getting a win.
3. Chad Reed is King of the Second Motos: CRtwotwo has a vice grip on the points lead, and everytime Ryan Villopoto makes a run at it, he fights back in moto two. He's four-for-four in second motos this year. Who says the kids have all the energy?
Cunningham battled illness during Budds Creek, but managed a fourth overall in moto one.
Photo: Simon Cudby
2. Is it already down to three for the championship in the 450 class? The upside of Reed and Villopoto being healthy and ready to challenge Dungey for this year's title is great racing at the front. The downside is, with these riders pushing each other, everyone else in the class has got a lot of work to do to match that torrid pace. C'mon, Metty, Jake, KW, JG, T-Hahn, 800, Shorty and the rest!
1. Budds Creek is Hot: Summer is here, and so is summertime heat and humidity at the Eastern rounds. Rattray told us that he LOVES the heat of High Point, Budds Creek, Red Bud, Millville.... We're going into his strong suit. We'll see who is still standing by September.
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Wow, don't know what to say, bro
That was an epic 10 things I just learned from Budds bro.
sikker than sikk
Does Mike Alessi get to much credit for being a rider that he isnt? Sorry his Glen Helen acts from 05 are still fresh in my mind. I like Reed and RV alot and not putting then down at all when I say I would still have to put my money on Dungey right now!
Yeah I have another few points,
1. Colorado is gonna burn with the elivation.
2. Wait till Millvile Minn. I have raved up northaat 100 degrees and humidity at 98 percent gonna be tough.
3. Have you saw the size of Reeds arms? Most of the MX'ers have small arms and more pwer than it looks like. no wonder he can handle the 2nd moto!
4. It looks like now the rides can peak in the late 20's and early 30's usta be it was at 25 years.
That is all I have for now. LIVE TO RIDE RIDE TO LIVE, Yes I ride Harley's now but no junk twin cams for me I like my Shovelhead and Evo!!
Reed loves that Honda.....He's probably bummed he didnt jump on one sooner. As soon as RC left Honda, They should have taken a stab at snatchin' Reed up. I do wonder now that Reed is a team owner, he realizes how his attitude of the past that he was known to have affected other Teams and why he was kind of in others guys shadows? ...Live and learn I guess but he is doing a good job no doubt.....
For RV, Rounds 1 and 2 althought they are in the books and count, like reported last week and what many thought, that wasnt the RV we expected and now it seems that he is already being questioned based on 2 races where the real RV showed up?....You look at rounds 3 and 4 alone and you have 2 dominating moto 1 victories for RV while Reed and the pack were off pace and then 2 second motos with muddy conditions on the track and in the pants....yet RV got a 2nd and the overall at Morris in the mud and 3rd for 2nd overall and tied in points for the day at Budds.....2nd motos are more important, but like we saw at Budds, winning streaks come to an end, so going into round 5 it will be intersting to see how things come out....Dungey, man he is right there....He and Reed seem to get bogged down if they are not top 2 in the start and have trouble getting up front before the leader is gone....RV has passed guys quick and early and run away with moto victories, so to me he shows alot of strenght too....Its too early to crown Reed the king
I think it's Dungey's championship. He's not flashy but just always there, few crashes. RV always looks to be on the edge of a huge crash to me and though I love Reeds effort I cannot believe his body will hold up at this age for the entire season.
OK now I know that Jartime sucks is differwent from Jairtime??? so confused?? Hey Jairtime, I remember you posting you won the 250 expert/Pro class at the 78 GNC series? then I must know you? I only finished 14th in the 125 Intermieate class that year had not raced the year before. If you knew Dan Lackey you may have known me?
PS: If I remember correct? Van Winkle won the 125 intermieates that year? there were a lot of fas kids that year also Darren ames and Lincone Grant. Bunch of sad endings there. I have more but will stop now.
To be honest i want RV to win this championship because im a huge fan of him, but i definately want RD to start getting wins. I have the most respect for him because hes been screwed all year and things just arent going his way and somehow he still has that champion attitude. You know he does nothing but work too because hes been there every moto and i feel so bad for him. Id prefer villopoto wins the championship and starts to arrive for BOTH motos but i wouldnt be mad at all if dungey won either.
K-Dub still racing? That is great news. He's one of the reasons why I tune in every week. From his riding to his personality, he is what motocross stands for.
I want Reed or Dungey to take it. RV2 comes across as kind of a douche.
Ok Im doing a (BillC) lol ya I think Reed likes the Honda they need a championship! Been a while for Honda. When I was racing a 85 YZ 490 I had to regbuild a Honda CR500 for a friend only thing I will say about it it shure did corner easy but the head shake ga ga.... was scary. Had my Gfriend check my lap times on both still faster on the YZ I will admit I only rode the Honda that day and my YZ was very trick, Should have been a factory wrench. I thing TEAM TWO TWO will win it if not I will send Honda a sympathy card....
Its cool to see a couple of tought contenders for the championship, last year the 450, for my opinion it was really lame, because RD won all.. Its more exciting as a fan to see great battles and different winners.. :D
Indeed....Only at round 5 and still to early to say anyone is a sure thing or one dominant rider. Reed is always there, even when RC and JS7 were dominating, Reed was right there to take advantage of any mistakes they made.....Although Reeds 2nd moto victory streak is impressive to date, he has had a few 1st motos that were equally not impressive and that can easily happen in Moto 2 as well....Like the SX series, anything can happen and when RV had a "vice grip" on the series points, lots of things happened. Like SX and MX last year, Dungey is not able to dominate with the "others" on the gate, so like SX this year he will be up there every week and a threat....but as the series goes on, I hope to see RV get things dialed for the 2nd moto...I dont think its a stamina issue....Mt Morris was a muddy race and he was actually the guy closing in on Reed in the end and last week, well....he just couldnt "go"....so lets keep going....all these guys are awesome to watch and I hope they all stay healthy....
All the riders need to listen/watch this before the race!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWyV4A5lV3Q
How can it be said "Reed has a vice grip on the points lead"? At Budds Creek he did not gain any points on Ryan V. and only 1 on Ryan D. With 16 motos and 400 1st place points up for graps there is lots that can happen.
Glad to see K-Dub step in and have some great rides. He's smooth as glass and will go big with the best of them. It will take a while but Grant is still a major player. RV,RD and R22 are at the top of the game, if one stumbles the others will be there to step up. The 250 class is the show. It is deep with talent and if you let off at anytime or anywhere, you're passed. Rattray is experienced and rock solid but the youth of Wilson, the awakening of Baggett and the rest of the charging pack breathing down their necks will make for a good season. As for Bam Bam and his Mono, which some have questioned, if he has it, time will tell. I had it once, and everyday day for 30 days, about 2pm, my fever would go up to 99 degrees for 4-6 hours. It was not enough to be sick but just enough to make you feel very tired. His fitness level now is high but it will wear him down over a few weeks but I hope he can weather the storm. As for the machinery, they are all high end but Mitch Payton still builds the best. Year in and year out and week in and week out, they are always close to or at the top. For a rider like Baggett to make a mid moto charge to the front, it takes phyical and mental toughness plus a machine that has the power and the suspension to make it work. Looks like it's going to be a good close season.
Im starting a rumor that JS7 is riding a YZ250 as early as this weekend and for the rest of the year. A friend of a friend who knows Sorby said that Stewart understands how much all his fans need to see and hear that 250. Is there some hidden secret AMA rule that can force James to ride the 2-stroke? maybe I'll call San Manuel and say "eh make ride the 2-stroke and enough of this SX only" There one the sports biggest and best sponsers but there not getting there moneys worth only riding half the year. James just ride the YZ250 please.
11. Tommy Hahn should man the hell up and stop being a little girl. Not racing the second moto was f'n weak.
1. What is all this with people questioning if Barcia has mono. Even on the broadcase JW said something about Pro Curcuit may want a blood test to see if it is true. I mean WHO CARES if he does or not as far as him riding goes. Once on the gate you 'are what you are' and you 'get what you get' geez people. Doesn't matter if you have mono, a broke finger, stomache issue, bad suspension or are feeling perfect. You still get what you get.
2. Stewie on 250 2 stroke would be a nightmare. Did you see the last season he rode one. He was on and over the fricken edge every single second. As bad as he was a bomb this year he would take out half a dozen riders if he was on the track on a 2 stroke.
At least with JS7 on a smoker the others could hear the carnage coming and at least get out of the way or prepare for that fender to the head.
James is not racing because him and sorby are getting married this summer!
cr125 wrote:
James is not racing because him and sorby are getting married this summer!
Ha ha ha. Wonder who gets to be on top. Got to be Sorby because little James is a real puzzy. LOL.
ever listen to yourself? i am getting real close to eating a couple jars of vicadin and jamin a samari sword in my stomach
It would have to be the French sissy Sorby on bottom.
I'm pulling for RV just because I like to see everyone get their championship... I just hate to see guys like KDub who always get close but never over that hump... it was the same reason I pulled for RV in the SX season... I even pulled for Stewart back when he was a kid and trying to win for the first time...
I guess I'm just an old softy like that...
Next year I'll be pulling for Canard...
I looked into my FUTURE BALL and Dungey wins the outdoor title. Reed starts crying . RV was too worried about getting married to care. Pourcel started racing bicycles, and Eli Tomacs dad makes podium in the last round on his mtn bike
I got a few more
- Emig got his stutter back
- JS is still the most popular rider, even after 4 races he's still on everyones mind
- Hann is a wooz
- Rattray hates fans, I've seen security guards that treat people better on the pits. A real a__hole
- Bagget needs to prectice starts all week 24/7
Just gunna put it out there....
That Honda makes alot of difference.. Look at how Metty is doing this year compared to last year.....
He was on the verge of beating Dungey at the end of 2010, now he is battling for top 5's. Maybe other sh*t is going on but it just seems strange.. he might catch fire in a few more races
Maybe Dungey could go faster on a Honda ?????
maybe not....
Reed and Dungey will remain consistent, Villo seems inconsistent. (based on sx season too) but will be dangerous if he starts stringing motos together.
Looking forward to colorado, J Grant beat dunge straight up in the first moto there last year if I remember correctly... Reed and RV will most likely do the same. Should be a good race anyway !!
ABR
The series is missing the fast guys , Boring racing , just like last year !
How about number f-ing 11: The fan of the week segment is bonerlishish. I love women in skimpy shorts and shit. But naked women are awesome. I'm drunk so sorry in advance.
How about number f-ing 11: The fan of the week segment is bonerlishish. I love women in skimpy shorts and shit. But naked women are awesome. I'm drunk so sorry in advance.