Going for the W: East Lites Mega Preview
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 | 12:45 PM
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The nine-race run to the East Region SX Lites Championship in Monster Energy Supercross begins this weekend in Cowboy Stadium. Who is racing where, and who is expected to go for the win? Use this massive scouting report as your guide.
Baggett is hoping to make a run at the championship in his second year under Pro Circuit.
Photo: Pro Circuit
GEICO Honda
Justin Barcia won last year’s title by coupling his talent and aggression with superb starts, and that helped him stay consistent. He was also dealing with a wrist injury for most of the season, and many think that injury actually helped him in the classic “slow down to go faster” sense. Combine last year’s championship with some big strides on a 450 outdoors last year, and Barcia now has the total package—not just speed, but smarts, starts and experience.
What to Watch For: As aggressive as Barcia is, he’s actually not a huge crasher, so don’t expect him to throw this away. If he fails to defend, it will only because of someone else stepping up.
From what I hear, Justin Bogle is packing the speed to do what only a few rookies can do, and that’s contend for a title in their first supercross campaign. Like his fellow Oklahoman Trey Canard did in 2008, I would not be shocked at all if Bogle came out of the blocks with a win.
What to Watch For: Test track lap times are one thing, but the pressure of an actual race is another. If Bogle can transfer his skills into a race without a hitch, look out.James Decotis was ready to make BROtocross and the rest of his New England brood swoon in West Lites, but an injury has knocked him back. We hear Jimmy D may not be on track until Atlanta. – Jason Weigandt
Barcia will begin his 2011 title defense this weekend in Dallas.
Photo: Simon Cudby
Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki
As usual this teams’ riders will be in the mix for race wins and titles, and leading the way is Blake Baggett. Baggett, going into his second year on the team, was right in the points battle last year against Barcia and Dean Wilson after Daytona where he ripped off an impressive win. But then things fell apart in the form of crashes and bad starts and by the end, he was fourth in the points despite two wins and four more podiums. A DNQ at Jacksonville ruined his title chances.
What to Watch For: Baggett’s in great shape, works hard and has speed in reserve. Add in the fact that his bike is one of the best in the class and he’s going to be there until the end. With KTM’s Ken Roczen expected to be a bit slow out of the gate due to injury, in my opinion, it’s Barcia and Baggett at the beginning and middle, with some Roczen in the end.
Darryn Durham is new to the team and although the funny guy had a ride with Star Racing Yamaha when he first came up, it will be interesting to see how he handles the pressure of a Pro Circuit ride now. Many guys adapt just fine but others, like Troy Adams, don’t do well with the 24/7 attitude of the team and its desire to win.
What to Watch For: Durham has a beautiful style (so says 1997 125 East Champion Tim Ferry, by the way) and has been in the trenches enough as a privateer to know that this is his best and maybe only shot at stardom. I’d look for DD to be on the box a lot and maybe take a win or two. He’s got the one thing that you can't buy and that is talent. – Steve Matthes
Durham makes his debut for Monster Energy Pro Circuit this weekend in Dallas.
Photo: Pro Circuit
Rockstar Energy Suzuki
Longtime GEICO Honda standout Blake Wharton will make his highly anticipated debut for the Rockstar Energy team. Shoulder injuries derailed Wharton in 2011, but after off-season surgery on both shoulders, Wharton should be 100 percent for his home race. Joining Wharton on the east coast will be Hunter Hewitt, the OG of the Rockstar Energy Suzuki team. Although Hewitt spent last year on a privateer Suzuki, he has been around the program since its inception and should have no trouble getting re-acclimated to the team.
What to Watch For: Wharton is a bon-a-fide title contender when healthy. By all reports Wharton is healthy and stronger than ever. He should mix it up with the front-runners and could win a race, but bringing home a title may be a stretch.
Hewitt had a career year last year finishing 10th in points—including five top tens. If Hewitt can repeat his 2011 campaign it would deemed a successful reunion with the Rockstar Energy team. - Chase Stallo
Longtime GEICO Honda rider Blake Wharton has made the switch to Rockstar Energy Suzuki for 2012.
Photo: Simon Cudby
Red Bull KTM
Ken Roczen finished off his first supercross season with a win in Las Vegas last year, then went back home to win his first MX2 world title. He definitely has the potential to be at the top. He’s still young, though, and one season’s experience doesn’t mean his consistency on the track will improve dramatically—remember riders like Baggett and Barcia have an extra year of supercross on him, and Roczen is coming off of an arm injury that knocked him out of Lites West.
What to Watch For: Roczen’s got a major international spotlight on him. He’s proven that he can win a supercross race, as well as an outdoor title. Providing he has had enough time to recover from his arm injury, he should be a front-runner – Haley Whisennand
Big things are expected of Roczen in 2012.
Photo: KTM
Rockstar Energy Star/Valli Yamaha
Although he finished a strong fifth in last year’s 250 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, Kyle Cunningham has fallen off the radar for a lot of people. But Cunningham has shown that he has the speed and the stamina he needs, all he has to do is start strong and stay on two wheels. Last year’s supercross season featured a bunch of crashes, as he finished eighth overall in the west.
Cunningham’s teammate, Kyle Peters, is fresh off the amateur circuit. He raced for Star Valli Yamaha for the last two outdoor nationals of 2011 and earned enough points to receive a top 100 national number. Though he was at the top of the amateurs, Peters hasn’t had any real supercross experience. Just like most of the other fresh recruits, he’ll take some time to learn the ropes.
What to Watch For: Proving consistent outdoors, Cunningham will want to clear crashing rep in supercross. As long as he gets decent starts and stays off the ground, look for him in easily the top five, if not on the box, and his first win is not out of the question. As for Peters, he might make the main, but this rookie might have some trouble with the change for the first couple of rounds. There’s a steep learning curve in supercross, what matters is how quickly he adjusts. – Haley Whisennand
Can Cunningham bring home a title in 2012?
Photo: Garth Milan
J-Star JDR KTM
This team just grabbed its first podium in San Diego with Matt Moss and hopes for even better with Malcolm Stewart and PJ Larsen in the east. Larsen is coming off of a hand injury but has been back on the bike for a few weeks, he should be solid. But Mookie Stewart holds some real upside, as he proved he could go crazy fast in his rookie season last year. Could we be set for more Mookie Fever? The east series holds the potential to take this team to another level in the eyes of the industry.
What to Watch For: Larsen had high expectations last year but he, ironically, tangled up with Stewart at the opener and had to ride through injury for most of the year. He has the speed to go top five in this deep pack, but a win will be tough against this kind of talent. Stewart, at any given race or on any given lap, could go as fast as anyone, but he’ll have to keep it off the ground to contend. It’s worth noting that Mookie did improve his consistency dramatically through last summer’s outdoor tour, so he seems to be improving in that area. – Jason Weigandt
Weeck is one of the newest members of MotoConcepts for 2012.
Photo: Carlos Aguirre
MotoConcepts Racing
The MCR boys are going with a couple of solid riders who should, with everything taken care of as far as bikes and support, be able to just focus on working hard and trying to get better. Jake Canada is probably the lead rider on the east side and he’s a top ten guy most nights. Canada (who’s NOT from Canada by the way although that would be awesome in my opinion if he was) seems to be getting better each year. He’s not going to wow you with raw speed but he seems to on the right track.
What to Watch For: A lot of top tens on the MCR bike and maybe Jake takes that next step up to be a 5-6 guy every weekend now that he’s on, in my opinion, the best team he’s ever been on.
Tommy Weeck is a local Pacific Northwest guy that scored an impressive fifth in a moto at Washougal last year. Weeck made four mains last year in the west series with his best being an 11th so clearly he can ride indoors pretty well, too. Only trouble is a wrist injury a few months back, but he should be ready.
What to Watch For: If he makes the top ten, that’s the first step for Tommy. On a team like he’s on with the support he’s got, main events shouldn’t be a problem. It’s just working on it from there. – Steve Matthes
Ohlins USA/Langston Motorsports KTM
Grant Langston is running the show here as team manager, and he decided to wait until the east to give the team time to be fully ready. Les Smith is poised to be the lead rider, and he’s coming off of some top-ten motos on a 450 outdoors as a fill-in with JGR. AJ Catanzaro and Taylor Futrell are also capable, so it’s good to see riders who needed to catch a break actually catching one.
What to Watch For: Smith has always been on the verge of stardom both in his final expert years as an amateur and his first years as a pro—he needs to go up one notch to make a breakthrough, and if he does, he could get top fives. Catanzaro won an Arenacross Lites title in 2010 and Futrell is just two years removed from a great amateur career. They need the confidence boost of a few top tens, first, and then the team will go from there. – Jason Weigandt
Alex Martin is hoping for a breakout SX season in 2012.
Photo: Zac Lowery
Eleven 10Mods
Alex Martin returns to the Eleven 10Mods team after a breakout year in 2011…outdoors. Supercross was a different story. The Millville native could only muster three top tens and finished 14th in points. The Eleven 10 team is also operating at a higher profile this year thanks to the success of Martin and Darryn Durham outdoors. They’ll add Phil Nicoletti to the squad, a rider who had no problems pulling down top tens in some fill-in rides for KTM In 2010. Veteran Jeff Gibson will join up when the Arenacross tour ends in two weeks.
What to Watch For: The determining factor on Martin’s season will be how he has adjusted to the whoops. If he has found a way to conquer that monster in his closest, expect a couple of more top tens out of Martin in 2012. Nicoletti did some racing in the Australian Super X Series and Gibson is in the Arenacross hunt, so they’ll be ready, too. - Chase Stallo
HRT Racing
After a couple of up and down seasons to begin his pro career Matt Lemoine was finally able to hit his stride in 2011. Eight top ten finishes in nine rounds—including three top fives—helped Lemoine to a career best sixth in points. Joining Lemoine on the newly formed HRT team will be Nick Myers. The former MTF rider made three main events last year, with a season’s best, 18th, coming in Atlanta.
What to Watch For: With great success come great expectations. Lemoine no longer has the luxury of sneaking up on anyone in 2012. Top tens are no longer the aiming point for Lemoine. He’s looking for top fives and podiums. The only question that remains is; can he live up to the high expectations?
If Meyers can build off his three main event appearances last year, and make a majority of the mains and contend for top 15’s, 2012 will be deemed a success. – Chase Stallo
Justin Bogle will make his SX debut this weekend in Dallas.
Photo: Simon Cudby
Zack Freeburg
Freeburg will be making his first run at supercross this year aboard a Suzuki City RM-Z250. Michael Nasakaitis of Suzuki City says that despite Freeburg’s limited supercross experience, he is a hard worker and is willing to do anything to make things happen. As an amateur, he was definitely fast.
What to Watch For: Expect 2012 to be a learning year for Freeburg. – Aaron Hansel
Justin Starling
Although 2012 will be Starling’s rookie year in supercross, he grew up racing supercross and even has some international experience in Germany and Canada. Currently, Starling does not have a ride, and will be contesting the series as a true privateer.
What to Watch For: Starling may suffer without team support, but the experience and confidence he brings to the line puts him a step ahead of the other rookies he’ll be facing this year. Starling expects to be in the top ten at every round, except for Dallas, which he will be sitting out. – Aaron Hansel
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Jeremy Huddleston will be racing his first season of supercross this year, and his main focus probably won’t be on making top tens, although his team says he has a very strong work ethic and a strong desire to excel.
What to Watch For: Huddleston’s team wants Jeremy to get into the night shows, and work on getting the experience necessary to become competitive. In other words, 2012 is a learning year for Huddleston.
Sean Lipanovich broke his collarbone and had surgery just a few weeks before the start of the Eastern Regional Supercross Lites series. He will miss Dallas, and possibly Atlanta, but is expected to be back by St. Louis at the latest.
What to Watch For: Lipanovich has had top ten finishes in the Lites class before, but his recent injury will likely have an effect on his initial results. Expect Lipanovich to start slowly and gain momentum as the season progresses.
Like his teammate Lipanovich, Shane Sewell has had some top ten finishes in the Lites class before, and his team says his work ethic is beyond question.
What to Watch For: Sewell has a decent amount of supercross experience, and should have no problem getting into the mains on a regular basis. Expect him to garner a few top ten finishes throughout the course of the season. – Aaron Hansel
Baggett is hoping to make a run at the championship in his second year under Pro Circuit.
Photo: Pro Circuit
Dragon Fuels/AG Motorsports/Cernic’s KTM
After winning the prestigious 450 A title at Loretta Lynn’s in 2010, Gannon Audette was a hot commodity entering 2011. Signed by DNA Shred Stix/Star Yamaha, Audette experienced his share of rookie troubles early in the season. The Minnesota native was able to rebound late, though, finishing inside the top ten in three of the last four rounds. Audette and Star Racing parted ways after just one year, and he signed with the Dragon Fuels/AG Motorsports/Cernic’s KTM team for 2012.
What to Watch For: If Audette can avoid another slow start to his season, and stay consistent, look for him to improve upon his 13th place finish in points last year. – Chase Stallo
Munn Racing KTM & Moto Innovations
Sean Hackley Jr. missed all of the 2011 supercross season after suffering a torn labrum in his shoulder. Hackley would rebound outdoors, garnering a two-digit number for the first time in his career. Joining Hackley on the Munn Racing KTM & Moto Innovations team will be Lance Vincent, who quietly had a tremendous rookie season. The Louisiana native was the second most productive rookie in Lites East last year, finishing eighth in points, one spot behind Malcolm Stewart. Vincent scored three top tens during his maiden supercross voyage.
What to Watch For: It will take some time for Hackley to find his wings in supercross, after missing all of 2011. If he can find his momentum early and challenge for top tens, the Munn Racing KTM & Moto Innovations team will be happy.
Expectations are high for Vincent entering 2012. If Vincent can consistently run inside the top ten, and finish inside the top ten in points again, 2012 will be seen as a success. – Chase Stallo
Cole Thompson
One rider that is flying so far under the radar that he’s nearly crashed into the ground is Cole Thompson. The Canadian kid is going at his first supercross series as a full privateer on Hondas and hopes to make enough of a mark to get some interest from a team. He’s an accomplished amateur racer who won a title at Loretta Lynn's. There’s no doubt he’d be a top racer up in his home country (and be on a team drawing a salary) but instead chose to take the tough route and privateer it in the U.S.
What to Watch For: Thompson has been on the verge for a few years of breaking out as an amateur and although some thought he should stay down another year and get some more plaques, he’s taking it to the big time. And with his program, I think some top tens would be great for Cole. – Steve Matthes
Hunter Hewitt returns to the Rockstar Energy Suzuki team for 2012.
Photo: Simon Cudby
Team Tedder/Monster Energy Kawasaki
Dakota Tedder was expected to contest the West Region alongside his brother Matt, but a wrist injury relegated him to the East Region. Dakota made three main events in 2011, with his best finish (16th) coming at the season finale in Las Vegas.
What to Watch For: Dakota was just cleared to begin testing a few weeks ago, so expect some early struggles from the California native. – Chase Stallo
Reed and Reese KTM
Once poised for a breakout as an amateur, Mike McDade went down the wrong path and seemed to dissapear from the scene. Now he’s back and packing an Arenacross Lites Championship. The Reed and Reese KTM team will support him through East Lites once the Arenacross tour finishes in two weeks.
What to Watch For: McDade has talent, but this sport waits for no one and the field will be going fast once he jumps into the supercross game. Making main events consistently will be a good start for the Pennsylvanian. – Jason Weigandt
James Justice
Justice is another rookie flying under the radar entering 2012. Justice had some bright spots as an amateur, but should expect a steep learning curve in his rookie season.
What to Watch For: Justice should look at 2012 as a learning year, where making mains is the ultimate goal. – Chase Stallo
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Barcia is a punk, lost all respect for him after the crap he pulled at berci this past fall. Lots of good names in here it should be FUN to watch!!
Yeah, Bercy wasn't Barcia's finest hour, but it is tough being a 19 year old, filled with testosterone, and growing up in front of the media.
BillC, I'll bet you've done some things in your life that you'd like to undo or take back, only your mistakes weren't covered by numerous motocross magazines (pictures and videos). Hell, I'll bet there are customers at your shop that you've had to apologize to after the fact. It doesn't make you a bad person, or a punk, it just makes you human.
I'm inclinded to cut Barcia some slack. If he does more of the same, then maybe not so much.
Barcia, Baggett, Bogle, DeCotis, Durham, Roczen, Wharton, Cunningham,.... - it's stacked in the East too! It will be fun to watch.
On paper, Geico Honda may have an edge over Mitch and PC. Let the fun begin!
CR500AF maybe "punk" was to strong a word( and thanks for not going off on me for saying it), Ya know he started the crap over there and when the other guy got off his bike JB took off like smoke in the wind!! On the bright side he did cut his hair so he does not look like a girl LOL.
Agreed w/ bill c. lost all respect for bam bam in berci. now i'm hoping darryn durham dominates. would like to see wharton put the zook on the box too. this east coast is stacked
BillC, there is WAY too much BS name calling on this site these days. We are (supposedly) adults and should be able to disagree with out being disagreeable.
Like with yesterday's thread about Chad's comments. Many people went off claiming to know what Chad meant, when not a single person will know for sure because they aren't Chad and didn't speak to Chad for direct clarification. We all have opinions. And opinions are like a$$holes - we all have them and they all stink.
Barcia turning and walking away tells me he knew he was in the wrong.
As for shorter hair, all these guys should wake up and realize that they would be MUCH more marketable if they had short(er) hair and no tattoos. Marketability matters since they have such a small window to cash in on their talent on a motorcycle.
Can't wait for Saturday!! More racing!!
any word on tomac's injury???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????///
Roczen will be on the ground too much to win the title, but he will win quite a few races......I like the kid, but like JS7 he doesnt seem to have a "shut off" switch and he hits the ground alot..... Durham is my sleeper pick to sneak in there and stir it up, but I think Bagget and Barcia will be the guys fighting for the title......I do see some serious banging between the 12 and 1 in upcoming weeks.
Go Barcia !
McMoto - How's the skiing out there? Had time for that or elk hunting?
1. Barcia
2. Baggett
3. Roczen
but a lot of confirmed riders and promising rookies behind the three "stars", they can surely be on the box
Good write up, glad the East is starting. Though, isn't about time that AMA/Feld etc just make it one series? The regional set up was originally designed to make the Lites (stupid name) a feeder or developmental series. This is no longer the case with teams like PC, FC etc spending more to field teams than the best teams in SX class. Take the top 10 from each region and you have a series almost as compelling as the SX class has. The players in both regions are sometimes laying down laptimes close to if not faster than the SX guys. It is no longer a feeder situation. Waiting until Vegas to see all the players on one track isn't cutting it. Especially, when most are trying to stay healthy for Hangtown!
@Laker23 - That's the thing, PC and FC are fielding so many riders, they probably couldn't/wouldn't if they had to take all of their riders to all of the races. Same with other teams. A lot of those guys would lose their factory rides and would take up more of the privateer team rosters, putting the guys behind them out of supercross all together.
@Laker23 - I know what you're saying though. I wish they all raced each other all year too. I just am not sure (especially right now) that's it's economically feasible for the teams to support that many guys for that many races.
CR500AF I take offence to your all a-holes stink coment, MINE DOES NOT!!! LOL
MXR1 Good picks, Baggett was not so good in SX last year, Seems like he should be this year though. I like Roczen a lot and Think he might be the only one to run with JB week in and week out and if he can stay off the ground he would win a lot. If he is 100%. have not seen any updates on him. Will little stuwie mix it up?? He did not look to bad lat year. Also can't wait to see how Durham is on the PC bike and don't forget about Wharton..he is real fast too.
so stoked for shane sewell, best of luck my friend, congrats on the ride kid, you earned it!
BILLC, You hated Barcia last season , and hated him the whole outdoor season, so Bercy isnt what made you hate him, you never was a fan of his. But he is the top dog in Supercross right now, and he spanked Wilson in supercross last year too. I think Wilson dodged him running the west coast this year. But Barcia is a bad dude in supercross, he has to be the guy to beat. I look for Roczen to make a big splash this season too. And maybe Bagget, maybe..
And PS--I could care less how long a guys hair is, I thought that mode of thinking went out in the 1950's--Just how old are you BillC??? LOL
"Barcia turning and walking away tells me he knew he was in the wrong."
.That or he was scared to get his butt kicked? If he felt he was wrong that would have been the time to man up and say it not run. Just a thought.
WOW Red know's who I hate!!! I hate none of these guys, Not a big fan of JB but I don't hate him. He has always had a big mouth and the one time someone stands up to him he run's off. tells ya a little about the guy.
It should be real interesing to see how these guys on the East handle the track. The field is stacked and there should be some good bar banging. I am looking forward to waching Bam Bam and Roczen go at it. After watching Bogle at Pala last year, lets see what kind of Supercross skills he has.
@BillC - you sound a whole lot more flexible than I am if you know yours doesn't stink. I just assume mine does. lol
BTW - I'll bet your understanding of what it means to "man up" is different now than it was when you were 19. Fair?
Barcia is a smart kid - he learned a lesson (and probably got his but kicked by Stanton and Kehoe too). I suspect we won't see a repeat from him. If we do, he won't be affiliated with Honda for much longer.
I concure CR500AF thats fair, he is young still. Just a little funny how he talks and then how he acted when the $#!+ hit the fan..... You agree?
.And NO I am not that flexible ( there was this girl I knew... but this is not the place for that story LOL ) so I just assume mine is fine LOL
Any thoughts on this one: Many riders who signed up for the West lites and got injured have moved over to ride East Lites -- doesn't seem fair to me. Why not just have them sit it out and pick up in the midst of their West Lites series. That's what East Lites riders must do -- they dont' have the same opportunity to just switch series if they get hurt b/f first race in order to not miss any races. Or perhaps next year, have East Lites kicking off the season offering them the same opportunity that West Lites get every year.
@OrganDoner I talked to John T. right after the 250 main and he said Eli's fine. Just a little sore and frustrated. Expect him to be coming back fighting in Seattle.
I really see the East as Bam-Bam versus K-Roc, but Roczen is a little behind the 8-ball coming back from his wrist injury. Baggett will be close in speed, and so will Wharton if he's 100% healthy. Bogle will impress but taste soil a little too often, ditto for Durham.
@ CR500AF, How you doing? I just broke 2 ribs Snow boarding so I'm a little sore. I need my Suspension (legs) revalved for more Hi speed compression, clicker is maxed out ! Now I just have time for more Elk Roasts while I heal. Go Barcia !
@BillC, you act like nobody knows who you hnate or dont hate. But YOU act like you know why Barcia walked away at Barcy--kinda hypocriiticle of you isnt it. You dont know what Barcia was thinking, or what was going through his head, or how excited or panicked he was. So dont act like you know he ran from being afraid. And dont keep going back to Bercy as why you dont like the kid. You have NEVER been a fan of his. You have constantly bad-mouthed the kid from the start. Saying he is dirty and crashes alot. But you cheered for Stewart because you said how you liked that he never setteld for 2nd. He was a rider who would win at all cost. Kind of what Barcia does..
@BillC - Like I said at the beginning of the thread, I agree that Barcia made a mistake, that he figured it out in the middle of the situation, and then retreated when he realized how screwed up things were.
But I also give him credit for not letting it turn into something physical off the bike. Getting into a fight, a-la Tyler "One Punch" Evans would have been an even bigger mistake. At the very least he was smart enough to not let it get out of control.
All that said, I;m looking forward to seeing him (and Baggett, Bogle, Durham, Decotis, etc.) line up next week so he can do his "talking" on the track.
Dont count out Bogle or Durham, both have raw skills.
@McMoto - That stinks. Bruised/broken ribs are really uncomfortable. I bailed really hard on my 500AF a few years ago and was coughing up blood for a few days. I had a really hard time breathing because of my ribs for at least a week afterwards. Hope you heal up quickly.
Bought my 6 year old a lightly used CR50F this fall and hope to have him out with me a little this year. He talks a mean game until you get him in the situation then he is more reserved. I'll head up to may parents near Albany this spring and will take the bikes with us. Need to get him some gear first though.
@hawk529 - agree, Lites East is stacked and I think 5-6 guys have a legit shot at winning on any given night provided they get a good start and don't fall. My reference to Barcia was more from my exchanges with BillC, and the fact that he is the defending champ. Barcia will definitely have his hands full with Baggett, Bogle, Roczen, Durham, etc.
Is it Saturday yet?
Red44 You REALY need to learn how to read better, I said "That or he was scared to get his butt kicked?"... YOU SEE the ?????? so I am NOT saying I know what he was thinking. YOU are the one telling other how they feel. You have done it many times on here to others as well. And Bercy is just one more example of how he acts so i will bring it up anytime I want weather you like it or not, I gave other reasons why i am not a big fan of his but you probly miss read that as well. Also I NEVER bad mouthed him for crashing, Provr that one big mouth!! I have said i like his agreeive style but don't like his atitude. You really need to show some prove of the crap you through out there or stop doing it.
would you guys mind taking your personal conversations offline.. you know who you are.
As for Bercy, from a purely bench racing standpoint, I understand there's some kind of ranking system among riders that they understand (I'm not saying I do), where certain guys are supposed to yield to higher ranked guys. The Frenchman either jumped into Barcia's racing line, or make a mistake that took him there, either way Barcia felt that the guy did it intentionally and didnt respect the unwritten law - therefore taking away his chance to win. in his immaturity/self entitlement that is associated with being a teenager, he made sure that guy didn't have a chance to win it either. When the guy wanted to fight him on the track? Come on.. THAT actually showed some maturity and understanding of who he is and what his sponsors would think of that.. Lets get on to the races.
Show proof BillC. really?? What am I supposed to do, print it off from last summer and keep it just in case I need it?? That was a dumb statement.. You were on him every time he went down last summer, especially went Musquin went down with his thumb. If you wont admit it fine, I could really care less. But either way, Barcia spanked your boy Wilson in supercross last season, and Wilson dodged him running west coast this year, and is now getting lucky. Barcia is the guy to beat, and if he wins it, I will be giving you all kinds of ribbing , so get readyLOL..
Go Mookie! James, get your act together. I'm getting a bit irritated with all these crashes. Still a fan though!
Redd44 The point is you can say I said anything you want but without proof what good is it?
Ribbing for what?? Again YOU did not READ what I said. I think JB is the Fav for sure so what you going to rib me about?? If I came on here and said he won win then he did you could rib me but now you can't. Sence when is Wilson my boy anyway? and besides that Wilson spanked JB outdoors so what is you point anyway?? You really don't make much sence. Not fighint but the ribbing part really makes no sence at all.
@BILL, now are you going to deny that you dont want Barcia to win?? You called the kid a punk, and said you have no respect for him, but you dont care if he wins?? Right, sure I believe that. You might think he is a fav. but you do not want him to win. And I was being kinda lighthearted here anyway, so chill..
@Misoheye--Yes, the ONLY reason Baby Stewart gets any attention is that he is James baby bro', otherwise you wouldnt see interviews with him, chothing deals and gear sponserships. He is riding his bros coattails. There are alot better riders getting alot less attention. And the "Mookie" nickname is as gay as hell
Red44, Who I want to win and Who I think will win are not the same thing. I will not be hopeing JB wins but I know he is at the top of the food chain in this class. Weather I think he is apunk or not does not change how well he rides a bike. There are others I hope win but I would NEVER hope JB got hurt or anything like that. Thats where we are dif I guess. I call it how I see it weather I love the guy or not. In the 450 class It just so happens my Fav is winning but when he was not he was still my Fav but I knew at the Time JS was faster thats why you say I jumped to RV. Thats not the case I just felt 2 years back that JS was better, Not my Fav but better now I am real happy cus i feel my Fav is the top dog. Does any of that make sence? Also I knew you were being kinda lighthearted and I did not think I acted mean at all in my last post thats why i said I am not fighting, Hey i am a ball buster and can take it as well as I can give it but on line its very hard to read people so ya can't always tell if someone is having fun or not. Just the other day i said wilson is a goof ball most people got it but some got mad at me see??
@ BillC ... Barcia will dominate the sx east imho, if Baggett becomes a holeshot guy maybe he can be a problem for Barcia, Roczen against Barcia in sx? wait and see :), i hope that Slash/Chris Cornell Wharton will win a main event too but it's still annoying to see him leave Geiko/Honda, and i can't wait the "Daytona Battle" between Barcia, Baggett, and Roczen
I think he could MXR1, Baggett will need to do MUCH better than he did last year in SX to be up there, Roczen I would not be shoucked to see win more than one though. There is a TON of talented guys in this class. Should be a good time.
@BILLC, when did I EVER say I wanted a guy to get hurt?? And I never said you didnt say he would win. I said "when he wins I will be ribbing you some" because I know you wont be rooting for him.. I never said you jumped to anyone. I said you was a big Stewtard for a long time. And you was.. Maybe you need to read a little better.
Jezzzzzz where did I say you said u want him to get hurt?I said Who I want to win and Who I think will win are not the same thing. I will not be hopeing JB wins but I know he is at the top of the food chain in this class. Weather I think he is apunk or not does not change how well he rides a bike. There are others I hope win but I would NEVER hope JB got hurt or anything like that And for the last time I was never a big JS fan, RV has been my #1 guy for a long time, There was a time when I felt JS was better but that time has pased and it did not mean I liked JS better than RV its just I felt he was better at that time, Why don't you get that? as for thr ribbing part I don't care, It would only be ribbing if I said he can't win and did, I expect him to win so when he does why would the ribbing bother me, You think just cuz I don't like his aditute...NO... I like to watch him ride and will not begrudge him when he wins one bit.
i admire what barcia did in paris.... bogle is siiiick ... as long as everyones pimpin and ridin who cares!!!!!
1 footed whips are the new double back flip... now get out ther and go pimpin and go rip up the tracks....