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PrintInterviews by Jason Weigandt and Steve Matthes
Chad Reed: Team Two-Two Motorsports Bel-Ray Racing Honda, 12-4 for sixth overall in 450 Class
I don’t have a whole lot of words, I’m just bummed. To be strong in the first six and then terrible in the last six is disappointing. I’m just glad this thing is over because it was getting to be a drag there at the end. I had a good start in the first moto but (Justin) Barcia tagged me in the back and I went down. Second moto, I was second and then passed (Justin) Brayton early on and tried to check out.
I didn’t have a good feeling all day, we have some things to work on. On press day I rode my test bike and today I rode the race bike. There are some things going on we need to find out because we seem to be lost somewhere. I was excited to be here, I thought I had some things to throw down on the guys but in the end, the feeling wasn’t there. I have to regroup in two days and race the MXoN in France and that will be the last race of the year for me.
"I don’t have a whole lot of words, I’m just bummed." - Chad Reed
Photo: Simon Cudby
Brett Metcalfe: Rockstar Makita Suzuki 5-4 for fourth overall in 450 Class
My day was okay, I should have been fourth in the first moto but I stalled it there at the end and Mike Alessi got by me. I was in no-mans land there, I couldn’t catch third and I was ahead of Alessi and was checking on him when I stalled it. Overall, the season was good. It was a success. For me to get a win was a big achievement for me. There were some ups and downs out there but it got better as it went on and with the how deep the class is, fourth is good. Last year second, this year fourth, it’s still respectable.
Reedy was blocking me in the second moto bad, it’s hard to pass on for sure. I had an opportunity to do something but we’re teammates next weekend and it wasn’t the time for it [Laughs].
Marvin Musquin: Red Bull KTM, 4-4 for third overall in 250 Class
Yeah it was a good weekend, like last week. Third overall is good, but a 4-4 is not the greatest. I’ll take it. The year was like a bad dream, so two podiums in two races, that’s good. I’m really excited for the Motocross of Nations and I’ll try to keep my speed like this and we’ll see what happens.
How did the track compare to a normal day riding and testing here?
It was way different. The ruts were deeper, the dirt was better, the jumps were bigger. It was way different. I had a lot of fun, it was so good to ride this track, and also to race in California by my house.
Looking forward to going home for des Nations?
Yeah, really excited to be back in France, and see friends and family. This is always a big race, so this year to have it in France is really good.
"The year was like a bad dream, so two podiums in two races, that’s good." - Marvin Musquin
Photo: Simon Cudby
Blake Baggett: Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki, 2-3 for second overall in 250 Class
I’m gonna’ say it was decent. Got a really good start the first moto, ended up getting passed, which is unfortunate, but I was able to hold onto second. That’s all I had for the day.
You had the most overall wins for the year, and finished third overall.
I know I have what it takes, I just need to fix and try to eliminate the mistakes. Or just make them smaller. My highs were pretty high, but I had some really deep lows.
We sensed some tension on the podium after the first moto. What happened there?
No comment.
I'm sure if you could answer this question your whole season could have ended up differently. You started the year so strong, but couldn't find that success every weekend. Did anything change?
I had a really big crash at home, and scrambled up my program I guess. I just never felt great after that, and this was all I could do.
This race seemed better than the last two. Is that a sign things are turning around?
I don’t know. I hope so!
Dean Wilson: Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki, 1-1 for first overall in 250 Class
I feel amazing. It was a great day, to win both motos. I was so happy to finish off the season like this.
Good racing in both motos. Sounded like you and Bogle had fun?
Yeah, Bogle and I raced together as amateurs and we’ve always been good friends. But I told him, the day you beat me, we’re not friends anymore! He almost beat me! I was pumped for him, he led a long way and he’s doing really awesome. The first moto was really close between me and Blake.
You and Chad both jumped the end of the rhythm section. Clearly your relationship continues to discussing lines on the track.
Yeah I just like to get as much advice as I can. He has a lot of experience, so we’ll just talk about some things and I’ll try to learn from him. That section, I saw it on press day and I was eying it up. I figured, hey, I have already wrapped up the championship so I might as well go for it. I don’t know if it was any faster but it was cool.
"Yeah, Bogle and I raced together as amateurs and we’ve always been good friends. But I told him, the day you beat me, we’re not friends anymore!" - Dean Wilson
Photo: Simon Cudby
You’ve won all four motos you’ve raced at this track. What’s the deal?
I’m not sure. I liked the track last year more than this year. The rollers work well for me because I’m taller, but otherwise I don’t know what it is. We just gel together.
A lot of guys are kind of burnt out at this point, but I’m sure you excited to be going to des Nations.
Oh I’m so excited to be going to des Nations. It’s one of those races where it’s a totally different scene. It’s fresh, and I’m leaving Monday. I’m just going to do my best. That’s all I can do.
Looked like you were getting yanked in every direction today.
Yeah I’m so glad my mom and dad brought the motorhome so I could hang out a little bit. I’ve never done so many interviews and videos and everything. Yeah, that’s all part of it and I’m okay with it.
Ashley Fiolek: American Honda Racing, 2-3 for 3rd overall in WMX. Clinched 2011 WMX Title
I had a good start in both of my motos. I just wanted to stay up and be safe. The second moto, the sun was really in my eyes and I couldn’t see much. That second moto, the last lap, I was so happy knowing I was closing in on it. I just tried to block out the pressure and ride today. Everyone was riding so awesome today, Tarah and Jessica were really on it.
You have been so consistent in your four years as a pro. Can you even remember the last bad moto you’ve had?
I just try to be consistent, and it’s hard to be consistent in this sport. I really can’t remember the last time I had a really bad moto! I mean, today was probably my worst motos in a while, I finished third. But I was just trying to be safe and wrap up the title.
"Last year I was pretty bummed. Patterson obviously worked really hard last year and she deserved it." - Ashley Fiolek
Photo: Simon Cudby
How badly did you want to come back?
Last year I was pretty bummed. Patterson obviously worked really hard last year and she deserved it. I wanted to get it back and I put in the work. I’m happy with the way I rode this year and had a lot of fun. Happy to get my championship back.
Jessica Patterson: DNA Shred Stix Star Racing Yamaha, 1-1 for first overall in WMX
You did your part, winning four of the last five motos.
Yeah, I had pretty good start to the year, but had a few bad motos. I just wasn’t putting in solid enough rides, I guess. I made two big mistakes this year and that cost me, I guess. I think the last few motos proved that’s where I would normally be, up front, but those mistakes cost me. That’s racing. I’m just going to build on it and see what happens. At Southwick, I crashed and got all of this mud in my chain, and there was nothing that I could do, I tried to get it in and out of gear to start it, but there was nothing I could do.
Tarah Gieger: Lucas Oil Troy Lee Honda, 3-2 for second overall in WMX
I definitely wanted the win, I had some good starts. I fell a little short, I was getting better in every race. I was excited to get the holeshot and I was glad to stay with Jessica, she had been checking out all year. So I’m glad to make some progess. Hopefully we can pick up where we left off at Hangtown next year. It’s not going to work coming into the last race looking for a win. I need to do that from the start.
I did most of my training in Florida, and it’s pretty much all sand there. So I would come to the races and it would take me a little while to get used to the track. I went out to California after Millville and started riding with my team. That was good to ride on different tracks and with faster riders. In Florida, a lot of times I’m riding by myself, and it’s hard to push yourself.
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sorry,but does anybody really give a sh*t about womens mx,please.
You are correct very few do but the media tries to push it down the fans throarts for some reason. At lease they received a comment from us which is rare.LOL
Put 'em back in the kitchen where they belong...How bout Ten Man Push? Totally suck!!! Only bad thing about going to a live race...
I am sure these Women riders better & faster riders then a lot of people who go to the live events! or who follow mx.... a lot of fans don't even ride and if you don't ride then you have no place to say that the girls suck. maybe if they got the same kind of coverage as the men there would be more of a following for them. The only time you see a womans race is if you go to the live event. If they had some tv coverage then people could follow it & know what the F*** is going on with them. But if you make it to one live event, you don't have a clue...
"Reedy was blocking me in the second moto bad, it’s hard to pass on for sure. I had an opportunity to do something but we’re teammates next weekend and it wasn’t the time for it"
That's funny stuff. Metty took quite a few points away from Reed at the end, but that didn't really matter in the final tally.
A lot of people like wmx. girls look up to them as riders and athletes. they are just as good as men.
I USED TO FEEL KIND OF THE SAME WAY. THEN I SEEN THE WOMEN RACE AT STEEL CITY. ASHLEY FIOLEK BROKE HER SHOULDER AND KEPT ON RACEING. THEN LAST YEAR SHE WAS H IT RIGHT IN THE BACK WHEN SHE FELL CHASING PATTERSON. SHOOK IT OFF AND CONTINUED TO GET BACK IN THE RACE. SO MUCH RESPECT FOR THESE WOMEN. AND I KNOW THAT MOST PEOPLE WWOULD LOVE TO BE ABLE TO RIDE THIS FAST. PLUS THINK ABOUT IT THEY RUN LAST. WHEN THE TRACK IS NOT AS SMOOTH FOR THE GUYS. JUST SAYING MY 2 CENTS. WISH I COULD RIDE LIKE A GIRL.
I like seeing the women race, and I defintely want coverage of their races. Any of you that even remotely complains about the tv packages we get for mx/sx should hope the media pays alot more attention to our sport. They ride well, better than most of us dipsh**s on here, and they bring new audiences. Love her or hate her Danica Patrick has done wonders for NASCAR and INDY. We should say a prayer that someday we have an emergence of really fast women for mx and motorcycle road racing. Stop being chauvanist dicks and haters and enjoy the coverage we get
Don't you people know anything about the sport? The women use to ride first then between the classes. But the fans did not like that they wanted to see the Men then go home so they moved them to last. Don't you remember when they were on TV? But the fans did not respond to watching them so they were moved to last. I respect them totally and am amazed at the speed but there is no market for it now.
There's a big difference with Danica Patrick. She's racing men and doing well. Not to be mean, but the stopwatch doesn't lie. Go back to about 4th or 5th place and they are about 15-20 seconds a lap slower than guys fighting to finish in the top 20.
At the local level around here, the Woman's and Girl's classes are about the only ones growing. That holds some promise for the future if that's a national trend, but right now, there's not enough depth for the pros to be interesting to watch. The first few are pretty fast, then a few more that look OK, and then the rest are about my level. (mediocre 40+ Intermediate)
MX Bob, there is a difference between Danica Patrick turning left in a car and women going out on motorcycles and riding a track after 80 of the best motocrossers in the world just got done tearing it up for over an hour. Driving around in a car is a little less physically demanding than riding a motorcycle, especially at that level. Unless you have never ridden one, of course, then "riding motorcycles is just twisting the throttle".
The jump that Reedy and Wilson were doing is so sick! I'd love to hit that.
As for the girls, I like the fact that they are encouraging other girls to ride. My I had a girl friend like Ashley Fiolek I'd marry that b*tch!!!!
mxbob, well the guys just outside the top 8 are 15 - 20 seconds slower than the guys at the front, does that mean they suck? I have a 19yr old daughter that rides and always looked up to the women racers. I rarely comment on here because by the time I'm done reading alot of the comments I am ashamed at the type of now involved in this sport, such bad attitudes towards everything. LOL it is becoming more and more like NASCAR every week. Like they say, be careful what you ask for going mainstream, now every punk kid with a Monster in his hand and his hat on sideways is a pro and can tell everyone else how to do it. I myself don't care if they put Mickey Mouse on a bike, I would ride with him, watch him, cheer for him, I am just a fan of motocross.
Its popular enough for Honda to give AF1 a ride ,they fill the gate and they have some good races..whats the problem?...... get out there with one ....I dare you...!!!! I for one would rather watch a nice athletic female ride her bike than watch the most of the tattooed pincushion ,bolt on cookie cutter half wits floatin around the stands .
I thought ol Reedy was racing the Monster Cup ?..... He was the one of the first guys to make the announcement after Vegas......interesting statement
mxrider920....
BINGO!!! Well said my man!
listen,i am sorry the truth kills some of you,but nobody gives a fu#$ about womens,softball,soccer,basketbalor mx.the only female sport that pulls any numbers,tv or live is tennis. Those of you who have seen the girls live like i have,must admit its apretty big come down.they aint clearing sh$t and corner speed is a joke. i am all for anyone who wants to ride,go ride.but like the other guy said dont shove it dowm our throats,i mean am i the only person who was just dyen watching jessica patterson case every jump at x-games,while sitting down looking. like a sqirrel,then going down in aheap on what looked like backyard arena cross track .
Women in the sport is fine. They need to gate with the men and compete at that level.
Do not like a separate series where the overall riding is inferior. Would you watch race cars go around the track, or in a circle, at 60 mph? Nope. Danica rocks because she is doing it at the top level. That means something.
They want to have a separate, or stronger, amateur series like loretta's, and then try and make the nationals...yeah, I'm a fan at that point.
I'm glad Dak446 cleared up the difference between Indy racing and Motocross to me. Having been involved in the sport for 30 years, I may not have understood.
Maybe I should have put the lap time thing this way.No one in the Woman's class would get a qualifying time in the top 40 of a national. And the ones towards that back are no faster than an cautious, old, never-was (me). I never said they "sucked", just that they were way below the level of the men pros. I see more competition in a local A class race.
@ Pizza - I think you are right and he could possibly be leaning that direction...I think he had his ass handed to him that second half of the series...crash or not, I think he has lost the edge while RV and Dungey obviously have stepped it up to another level....... He was supposed to race the Moster Cup......I think he was the first to announce he was racing it after his Vegas win.....Scaretactic or something??? But now he says he is done for the year......It also sounds like he had issues with his bikes (HONDA) during the week and in reed fashion seemed to be "hinting" at an issue with Honda??? Rumors have him going to Suzuki for Two Two next year, so mayber the Honda bridge is starting to burn like the others....who knows...
I wish they would show the WMX races on TV. There are some real male chauvinists on this website. They probably can't stand that these talented women make a living racing motorcycles, and they have to work some boring low paying job.
hey dr kelly get the fu#$ing wax out of your ears. nobody is saying girls cant race we just dont need to see it! as for them making a living! if you call getting a bike to ride and some expense money to get to a race making a living? most of these girls pay to race! as for foliek shes great,iam not sure what honda gets out of her high profile?its not like my local track is flooded with girls riding hondas.i do know her father has spent the eqivelent of five college educations getting her to where she is at. making a living????