250 Words: Baggett Gets Busted
Monday, October 22, 2012 | 1:05 PM
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PrintSometime during the summer, a press release announced that Blake Baggett was riding the Monster Energy Cup on a 450. And that was the plan all along, until reality set in.
"We actually had one built," said Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki bossman Mitch Payton. "But when we got back from des Nations, we only had a week and a half to get ready. He felt like that wouldn't be enough time."
"Yeah, well, especially since I haven't even ridden a 450 since '09!" said Baggett. With a smile on his face, he hopped on his 250—complete with his new national number four, and headed out for practice. For a brief time, his 250 attempt looked promising, but then it all washed away. Baggett endoed in a rhythm section and came down on his arm, breaking his wrist. "It was just slick and muddy and I couldn't get over it right," he explained.
A few hours later, he was back at the PC truck.
Initial reports are that Baggett suffered a broken wrist at the MEC.
Simon Cudby photo
"Hey, did you see that?" said the new 250 National Motocross Champion. "I was up there with some big names! I was fourth in practice at one point on that bike! Had some big names behind me. I was pumped!"
But Baggett was sporting a splint and wrap on his wrist. He was still relatively upbeat, but that was partially the work of some pain meds—word is he was in some real pain when the crash first happened. He'll get some more updates this week as to his time table for returning, but surely the break will have an impact on his supercross schedule. Not at all the night he wanted, but he at least seemed happy to have given it a shot against the big bikes.
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Blazin Blake would have done the 250 class proud!! It is a shame that he became another 2012 supercross injury, while at the last event of the year.. I am sure he will heal up and be ready for the 2013 supercross series, even if he has to ride the east coast. To BBB .. All the best to the best 250 outdoor rider we have!!
That does suck for us fans, but its a benefit for the competition. I pray he recovers fast and strong. Great rider and amazing to watch.
Hopefully no surgery needed.
Definatetly a bummer. Guess all we can say at this point is it coulda been worse.
Nice title to this article. Brought back memories of Lechien.
Thats called karma--------Dont ever want to see someone get hurt, but he is cherry picking riding the minibike class for a THIRD STRAIGHT YEAR!!!!!
that's hilarious seattle. I thought he was hanging out with Emig. they were in vegas after all
Rodger, are you for real? Was RC, JS7, RV, Bam Bam, Canard and Dungey all cherry picking an all? Dude, ya just made yourself look like a complete fool. Well done.
Cherrypicking in Motocross???? I am shocked! How did this happen? Lets form a comittee and get to the bottom of this! Heads will roll!!!
Thanks for bringing this to our attention, Roger.
NOBODY cherry picks a National.........jump on your 'minibike' and give it a shot Roger...bummer about the wrist...they can end careers...hope for a quick recover BB.
actually, this will be Baggetts and Tomacs 4th year in the lites class
Some guys have been there alot longer
guess tomac's a cherry picker too
Heard it was a hairline fracture so hopefully he will be on the mend soon...
I second what looper148 said.. Roger u a dumb dumb
@b787tech.... So if you were Mitch you would tell one of your main title sponsers (Monster)to kick rocks and you are not letting your riders race in their event...AHAHA. I'm sure that would work out great for him and his team..
If I remember correctly, wasn't there a young man who broke his leg in like 3 - 6 places in one crash, parents tried to talk him into something else? I believe his name was Jeff Stanton if this old man remembers correctly. How about K-Dub & the leg fracture on his Zook? Blake, heal up, head up, and come back swingin'. Your a pleasure to watch young man and blessed with some serious talent.
Three or four years is about right for the 250s, unless they get too big for it. Davalos has everyone beat. He's been in the class since it was 125s and Clinton was president.
Nothing at the pro level is cherry-picking though, except maybe when RC dropped down to break the 125 record, but that's a soapbox I've probably spent too much time on.
Cherry-picking? more like paying his dues.
@SeattleMX - I thought the exact same thing! HA!!!
@Tonewall - I agree with ya 100%.
@Misoheye - Must be a Stewtard......
I never get on here to gripe, but I do have a problem with the author's sensationalism of the title he chose to this article. "BAGGETT GETS BUSTED"....really???? "Getting Busted" typically has a connotation of illegal activity, like drugs. I was thinking making he had a bag of herb, or something, or failed a drug test. Also @ MISOHEYE, what a f'd up comment. You took the time time to talk about his hair? WOW! Blake is a fast mo-fo and so exciting to watch. I'm hoping for a speedy and full recovery and his return to the podium. He has earned his props!
Not4show, this is Tomac's 3rd year in SX, as he tarted his career outdoors. Baggett was hurt most of his first SX season.
I think 3 years is the right number, minimum. These kids need to mature as riders before jumping up to the 450's. Look how much Barcia progressed this year, it would have been a different story on the 450. RC is a perfect example. Only raced 125 SX for 2 years. He went undefeated his last season then became the crash highlight reel when he jumped up to the 250. He definitely needed another year in SX on the 125 to mature as a rider and smooth out.
Not4show, this is Tomac's 3rd year in SX, as he tarted his career outdoors. Baggett was hurt most of his first SX season.
I think 3 years is the right number, minimum. These kids need to mature as riders before jumping up to the 450's. Look how much Barcia progressed this year, it would have been a different story on the 450. RC is a perfect example. Only raced 125 SX for 2 years. He went undefeated his last season then became the crash highlight reel when he jumped up to the 250. He definitely needed another year in SX on the 125 to mature as a rider and smooth out.
He raced all outdoors in 2009 making this his 4th year in the "minibike" class, but you are right he didn't race SX in 2009. As far as baggett he still turnefd pro and raced in 2009 doesnt' matter if he was hurt part time or not.
I'm not saying that he shouldn't race "minibikes" for another year. I actually don't think baggett will transition to big bikes well like Barcia and Tomac.
Because if you listen to the 3 riders talk. Barcia and Tomac have ridden big bikes for a while now, and baggett has yet to put any serious time on one.
I think Roger is probably punching himself in the face repeatedly right now.
Cmon now!..............Nobody beats Davalos riding the Lites and the teams still haven't learned yet (right Mitchie?) Sipes is another who needs to get out
of the Lites.
if he was on a 450 he would cleared the jump easy the track was set up for big hp bikes
LMFAO @ SeattleMX ! The Dogger never inhaled man, neither did I........ I happened to be at the Evil Kneivel Bus jump @ Kings Island. Here comes Evil on the XR750 doing a wheelie, front wheel is like 4 inches off the ground........yawn. Then the announcer states here is Robby Knievel. He friggin had that AMF 2 stroke Harley pointed at Saturn, friggin flying. Next day I read the paper, Robbie got busted. Heck, no wonder he was so rad and in my opinion, out entertained his father.
250s are way more exiciting than 450s back in the day the nationals consisted of 125/250/500 class @ red bud we went back to the truck to get more beer during the 500s an supercross what the 450s should be automatic cause no room to shift
@ Roger
You said Eli was cherry picking, NOW you say BB is cherry picking. Don't you understand the concept of pointing out of a class?? Or, are you just a forum troll?