Racer X Race Report: San Diego
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The “is Davi Millsaps for real?” question is officially over, because the Rockstar Energy Racing rider has done it again. With another great start and solid ride, he won the San Diego Supercross to take his second win of the season. And that further stretches his SX points lead. Say it: Millsaps is gonna be a handful for the rest of these guys all season long.
Second went to Honda Muscle Milk’s Justin Barcia, who stayed close to Millsaps all night but wasn’t ever able to get quite close enough to show him a wheel. Millsaps took on bigger pressure from Chad Reed early. For the first half of the race, it looked like Reed had his San Diego mojo back (the veteran Aussie is the all-time leader in wins at this stadium). Despite struggling in practice and his heat, Reed got a good start in the main, and then closed on Millsaps and tried to take the lead. But then the TwoTwo Motorsports Honda rider washed the front end in a corner and went down, dropping him to seventh. Barcia picked up second from there.
Early, Dodge Sycuan RCH Suzuki rider Broc Tickle was up front, but he couldn’t hold the pace of the leaders, and the riders began to pile up behind him. JGR Toyota Yamaha’s Justin Brayton broke trough first, and Red Bull KTM’s Ryan Dungey and Yoshimura Suzuki’s James Stewart eventually got around, too. When Reed fell, he landed in the middle of that group, and was joined by Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto, who got a bad start. The Brayton/Dungey/Stewart/Reed/Villopoto pack was tight, but, amazingly, a good two straightaways behind the Millsaps/Barcia battle up front.
When things finally settled, Dungey was in third ahead of Villopoto, then Villopoto fell in the same corner Reed did and dropped back behind Stewart and Reed. Reed stayed close to Stewart all the way through, but Stewart never yielded and held him off for fourth. Reed was fifth, Villopoto sixth, and Brayton seventh. Trey Canard got a bad start on his Muscle Milk Honda and took eighth. Andrew Short was ninth, and MotoConcepts Mike Alessi was tenth.
Early, it looked like it could be Chad Reed's night, as the veteran closed up on leader Millsaps. A crash dropped him back.
Reed's crash left the win between Millsaps and Barcia. Barcia got close, but Millsaps never wavered under pressure.
Dungey came out on top of a torrid battle for third.
James Stewart took fourth, holding up under some pressure from Reed.
Ryan Villopoto didn't have the night he wanted, with a bad start and a crash dropping him to sixth.
Simon Cudby photos
In the 250 class, GEICO Honda’s Eli Tomac got back to his winning ways, and points leader Ken Roczen finished up right behind him on his Red Bull KTM. But while seeing those two up front isn’t a surprise, it actually was surprising that earlier in the day, they weren’t the front runners. Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Martin Davalos was fastest in both practice sessions, and then won his heat race. Star Racing Yamaha’s Kyle Cunningham won the other heat. But in the main, Davalos crashed on the first lap, and Cunningham got a terrible start.
Rockstar Energy Racing’s Jason Anderson grabbed the holeshot and rode strong early, holding Tomac at bay. Roczen was fourth early on his Red Bull KTM, battling J-Star JDR KTM's Malcolm Stewart. Stewart looked good for fourth, until a late crash in the whoops ended his night.
Roczen soon moved to third. Tomac and Anderson nearly tangled, and that slowed Tomac enough to let Roczen close in. But Tomac was in a groove, and he and Anderson quickly pulled back away from Roczen. Then Tomac sliced inside of Anderson to take the lead and take off. A few laps later, Roczen block passed Anderson to take second. By then, Tomac had a 4.5 second lead, but Roczen started closing the gap quickly as Tomac got into lapped traffic. Through the final turn, Roczen pulled right up on Tomac’s rear wheel, and then nearly pulled of an incredible last-ditch pass in the final turn. Tomac just hung on to take his fourth win of the year. Roczen and Anderson rounded out the podium spots.
HRT MotoThump rider Austin Politelli was fourth—a career best—and fifth went to Cunningham.
Tomac cuts Roczen's lead down by a small amount in the 250 West series, which now goes on a break before returning at Seattle all the way into April.
After a series of bad starts, Jason Anderson finally nailed a good one in San Diego, leading early.
Ken Roczen (94) found himself sandwhiched between the J-Star JDR KTMs of Malcolm Stewart and Joey Savatgy. He would eventually move into third, and then second, in the main.
Eli Tomac ripped the the Lites win, although Roczen cut it close at the end.
Simon Cudby photos
450 SX Results
1. D. Millsaps
2. J. Barcia
3. R. Dungey
4. J. Stewart
5. C. Reed
6. R. Villopoto
7. J. Brayton
8. T. Canard
9. A. Short
10. M. Alessi
11. B. Tickle
12. M. Goerke
13. M. Lemoine
14. W. Peick
15. P. Larsen
16. R. Kiniry
17. C. Blose
18. J. Hill
19. B. Lamay
20. K. Partridge
250 SX
1. E. Tomac
2. K. Roczen
3. J. Anderson
4. A. Politelli
5. K. Cunningham
6. T. Baker
7. Z. Osborne
8. T. Rattray
9. M. Davalos
10. J. Nelson
11. J. Savatgy
12. J. Cachia
13. C. Craig
14. J. Ramos
15. C. Seely
16. A. Siminoe
17. C. Gores
18. T. Bright
19. M. Stewart
20. C. Plouffe
450SX Class Points
1. Davi Millsaps, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki, 132
2. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM, 113
3. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki, 105
4. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda, 105
5. Chad Reed, Australia, Honda, 97
6. Justin Barcia, Ochlocknee, Ga., Honda, 83
7. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, Honda, 83
8. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Suzuki, 74
9. Justin Brayton, Fort Dodge, Iowa, Yamaha, 67
10. Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Suzuki, 57
Western Regional 250SX Class Points
1. Ken Roczen, Germany, KTM, 138
2. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Honda, 121
3. Cole Seely, Newbury Park, Calif., Honda, 95
4. Jason Anderson, Edgewood, N.M., Suzuki, 88
5. Kyle Cunningham, Aledo, Texas, Yamaha, 83
6. Martin Davalos, Ecuador, Kawasaki, 82
7. Zach Osborne, Chesterfield, S.C., Honda, 82
8. Joey Savatgy, Thomasville, Ga., KTM, 62
9. Christian Craig, Wildomar, Calif., Honda, 62
10. Jessy Nelson, Paso Robles, Calif., Honda, 60
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Does anyone notice that Marshall Plumb gets more tv time than the riders? Got to love that guy. Miss you man!
What a turn-around for Millsaps. Not gonna lie, it's still hard to believe what we are seeing out of him after what has appeared to be so many years of so-so, almost apathetic effort out of him. We know all too well how quickly things can change, BUT, with a field as stacked as it's ever been, DM has been fast and consistent and as of tonight absolutely has to be considered a favorite for the title! Not a single one of the other "top" guys is even remotely close to his consistency this year....not even close!! Stewart can't seem to buy a start, I really do want to see how he would fare with a decent start in the main!! Gonna be nice to get the hell out of the West Coast for a while!!
Anyone notice the lapper trying to race with Tomac in the last corner and almost cost him the win? They still need to do something about lappers who ignore the blue flag.
I saw that too! That was just wrong! And I must say I am impressed with Joey Savatgy. That rookie is good!
Hooda thunkit?
The stars are lined up for Davi, as much as I am happy for him.. He is proving that the tracks suck and starts are the most important part if the race.
He was lucky that Tickle got a 2nd place start, because it took 13 laps of fast riders being road blocked. He also earned it, not taking away .. However the dominos keep falling his way.
Stewart has NO fitness and rides 60% so he can go 20laps, he is either lazy or really hurt.
I hope the tracks on the east and wider with multiple lines, I can't watch this crap anymore. I fell asleep again last night.. It was cool for Reed
Might I add, that was the crappiest of all crappy tracks. Too short for as big as that stadium is, and definitely one-lined. With the shorter tracks, the leaders get into lappers sooner, and it's usually a group of them, making it harder for the leaders to get through. It almost cost Tomac big time.
3 laps I meant sorry
@rickamatuzio -- You fell asleep? Well, that would explaing why you don't have a clue what actually went on last night.
Good job to Davi, he earned every bit of it. Glad to finally see a race where all the top guys were fairly close together though it was on a crap track. I don't think I would have liked that layout even if there would have been traction. Sucks for Reed, but that happens from time to time. I think he could have got by Davi. Good job to Dungey, too. He passed, got passed back, and passed again and held people off working his way to 3rd. I think last week kind of lit a little spark in Dunger and he look a little more aggressive. Can't wait for the east coast and some fresh dirt and track layouts. East coast means the possibility of seeing Tomac on a 450 a few times. I really hope all these guys make it to the Nationals this real. It is already a great SX season and that would make for a great outdoor season. And isn't Wilson running a 450 in the outdoors this year? Don't expect him to contend for the title but he should be up there making it interesting.
I don't get all the talk about the tracks. People say the tracks are one lined, its Supercross! Stadiums are tight and this talk about one lined tracks has been going on as long as I can remember. If you want to make a pass don't be afraid to bang some bars. As for the issue of traction, know the conditions and don't push so hard in the corners. A lot of guys made it thru the whole night without washing the front out. The guys who run super stiff forks so they can run faster in the whoops washed out last night. I don't want to see these guys race on perfect tracks, I want to see them adjust to a wide range of conditions. The champion shouldn't be the guy who can run perfect laps on a perfect track, it should be the guy who has the ability to race on whatever they build and overcomes whatever happens during the season.
@NikolaTesla....Well said. I'm not sure about the fork part though.
I hate to get the 2vs4 debate going, the way you ride a 4-stroke will make all but the largest tracks be one lined. When racing becomes all about momentum, almost any track will become "one lined". Most if not all tracks will have a "line" that will be the fastest way around for reasons like distance and ability to carry momentum (physics). I tell people that riding a 4-stroke is like riding a motorcycle, while riding a 2-stroke is like riding a dirt bike. Does that make sense to anyone but me?
@Misoheye makes sense to me. Especially the part about tracks getting one lined. As far as the forks go, Stewart, Villipoto, and Reed run stiff setups for whoops. Stewart didn't wash out last night, ironically because he washes out more than anyone, but the other 2 did and Villipoto has a lot this year. Stewarts team even said he tends to wash out when he gets off the main line because he runs his forks so stiff. By contrast, Millsaps hasn't looked super fast in the whoops but he hasn't washed out either. I'd bet he's running a little bit softer in the front.
RV needs to park the Air forks on the work bench and revisit them in the summer!
Really pulling for Millsaps now though.....dude is getting it done big time. Would be a great story if he holds on til the end.
hoping for better racing conditions next weekend.
@Rick--its obvious Stewart is hurt, I dont think he is riding 60%, but he is hurt.. But he says he is healing and that he can ride during the week now.. And it is showing he is finishing top 5 now instead of top 10 or worse..
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Millsaps looks great, and mentally strong..But the tracks are very one-lined and very hard to pass on.. I know the starts are important, but you shouldnt HAVE to practically get a holeshot or top 3 start to win..or hope somebody goers down..
I think we were already a couple of races past the 'Is Davi for real?' question, but yeah, quit talking about it now, eh?
I agree that the track was too short, and when I first saw a photo of the stadium w/the track, there was a pretty big space over to one side that was (inexplicably) not used. They could've made it a couple of seconds longer just by using that part as well... make a couple of straights longer before a corner.
yeah.........what sx needs is a joker lane, that will fix everything. the track debate gets old fast, no whoops here, no triple here, more difficult to separate, easier to make it even.........and 2stk vs 4stk. schit we"ve been doing this for almost 40 yrs now....... some of you guys need to get up with winkler and fix this schit...............
BillC really has his work cut out for him now trying to explain how Villopoto was better than everyone else this week. I just don't see how he's gonna do it, kinda interested to see what BS he comes out with. He was passed by Goerke early, and Brayton later on, without hitting the ground. He got them back, but then went down later and lost more spots and points. I'm sure his crash was due to pushing too hard to keep up with Dungey and Millsaps. Because that's why people crash, right?
The layout was nt the best but the reason it was so one lined was there was one line with traction and 2 without any at all ....It produced a lot of get behind and follow this guy through even though I'm faster all night especially in the lites.. That said nobody here mentioned RD5 winning the crazy pack battle between 3-7 ...with some of the best he came out with the last podium spot .. He looks to have changed his momentum a bit and quietly is comfortable in 2nd in points
Nikola, mishoeye is right again. Four strokes are heavy momentum machines, not nimble. Old tracks of the 80s/90s were MUCH wider and less restricted.
Its made for impressive riding skills, but poor racing.
Tomac passed Anderson under yellow. Quite clearly. Any viewer must conclude it is legal in pro SX. I didn't know that, but it must be true. Given that that is quite the exception in motorsports, maybe the TV dudes should have explained that when it happened. Viewers saw Tomac go by under yellow, and KR get held up by Anderson for laps and laps. Given that KR closed in steadily after and almost caught Tomac at the end, it would seem to have made a difference.
Has anyone seen Davi look back to see who was behind him yet this year? That used to be his patented move right before he would fade, but not this so much anymore.
Trimmer, as a former racer I have a clue. Maybe not much of one, but I know how to put the kickstand up and pull the rope to start my dirt bike. My thumb throttle sticks.
Reed had the low beams on that's why he fell. If he had high beams on he could see better
Shout out to Politelli! Yeah buddy!!!!
I bet JGR is scratching their heads...
For the record, I like Villopoto and always have. What I can't stand is the superfans of one rider who like to act as if he can do no wrong and can't be beaten. Poto has been great for the past few years, but he has absolutely not been dominant like everybody likes to make you think. He is not the best rider out there, he's of course among the top few. I really think it's just ridiculous to try to say there is a best rider. There are so many that are so good right now that any of them can have a big win or an even bigger loss at any time.
I agree with Misoeye and Rick A...Supercross is kinda dull. Especially last night's race. 4 strokes have changed racing entirely from tight racing to follow the leader, wait for a mistake...like watching a train go by. Hard for riders to be confident. Maybe wider tracks, lighter bikes will help.
@NikolaTesla: After re-watching that final lap with ET1 and Ramos992. There were yellow flags flying with a few corners before the finish, but it was the last couple corners that Ramos 992 was blue flagged and didn't exactly get cleanly out of the way for ET1, but actually rode inside and then went wide on the very last corner before the finish, that got Tomac shaking his head in frustration over.
That said, KR94 had cut a 4 sec lead by Tomac, to less than (squat) over the finish line, which got a noticeable frustration exhibition from Kenny, as well.
Tight tracks, close racing, there is no margin for error, at the (very) top in this 250 division, both Eli and Ken have proven that this year, and they still, exchanged jersey/glove contact immediately after the race. Good to see!
Two extremely great talents, with good heads on their shoulders, in my opinion.
No blinking, down the stretch, when racing resumes in the West...
@nicktesla yeah its great watching everybody run around in a line like nascar where if you leave the 'groove' you done...track sucked and was slick as snot to boot...one lined tracks make for poor racing ...ask the riders...blaming it on 4strokes is ridiculous...less bowl turns ,some sand , anything to offer alternative lines...riders should be able to go anywhere on the track not just get in a slot. LAPPERS BLOW ...usually there just part of the show but last night the black flag should have come out people just purposely blocking THE ONE LINE effecting the leaders...not good. Enjoyed watching a few Yamahas in the mix...DM#18 is for real and is ridin the wheels off that thing..the SUZUKI works....@rip RV's problem is simple ...starts...its everybodys problem on these horrible tracks....newsfash 2 strokes ARE NOT COMING BACK......like it or not and these guys wouldn't ride them if they did.....you think that track was looking slick with a fourstroke?????? KINIRY AND PEICK get your eyes checked the BLUE flag means pull the F over....lets hope the east offers what has been missing all year ...traction.
I believe DM18 will lose some of his throttle control advantage on the east coast.
the best race of the nite was the heat race with millsaps and stewart,,lots of respect between the both of the them..good clean racing.. Please remember stewart does have a messed up knee, overall RV will catch fire soon..he is slowly climbing the ladder..WTF with 22 ? he had a good finish until the crash. thanx to speed for bringing it live.
haha Warrior..........maybe the storm swept him out to sea.
@warrior462--I agree RV is my favorite right now, but there is a reason why that 3rd straight title is so elusive.. Everything has to go right for a long time.. 3 straight seasons for it is doing alot of things great for a long time..and alot of guys making mistakes for a long time.. Stewart and Reed havent even won 2 straight, for RV to get 3 will be tough and amazing if he can, but not sure if it will happen.. If he keeps choosing that stupid inside gate it wont happen, he should have chosen one a little farther towards the middle..
Rumor has it that if we Get One More Crash From Villopoto, He's The lawn dart of the year....Reed would have been but no one really cares. :P
No BlowC posts yet?? Imagine that.
Any word on the kid that got hurt in the 250 heats?
Tickle finaly yanks a start and fades into oblivion where he normaly finishes. The Carmichael juju is not working so far. I hope he signed a two year deal...
Other than the whoops, the SD tack was a joke! Use more room and please enough with the step on step off obstacles! It is becoming clear that RV now does not have the "I can pass guys quick and still win with a bad start" attitude anymore as he has taken a number of soil samples this year and most all are front end wash outs while trying to cut to the inside to make passes. With a holeshot he is gone, but for whatever reason his starts for the most part have stunk... No bad races more Milsaps yet and one will erase his points lead IF that ever happens because he is riding awesome right now
Suzuki may not know how to run a company or market&sell; dirt bikes, but they sure do know how to make a bike turn without drama.
I like how Erin Bates asked Millsaps about his win being the first for Suzuki at San Diego and he just kinda chuckled and moved on. What a stupid question!! Do your homework and you would know not to ask him that question. How about a real question up there, like "Hey Davi, do you think Suzuki will start giving you guy parts and track access if you keep winning"? Thats a real question.
It is SX. SX is "indoor MX." Huh? Think about it. But don't strain yourself!
WTF Ronnie? What would you like Erin to ask? If he asks if Millsaps wife gives good head you would still have a problem with it.
It was a great question.. its a part of history.
News flash.. 4 strokes wont be around forever. Stamp that or whatever you guys say.. and yes, 4 strokes changed the face of racing WITHOUT question. There is no dispute. They had to change the tracks because of it.. Were you listening to kevin windham? Have you seen the polls? Mowercross sucks.
Supercross is indoor MX? Yeah.. sure.
I've got it! I know how to fix the tracks! Move it outdoors and call it something different,like........ Motocross!
Preston, that injury is the best thing that could've possibly happened for James Stewart this year. He gets to go out and ride at a pace that he can sustain without constantly hitting the deck, and he has an excuse for why he's not winning.
@tonewall...If you really believe the 4-stroke hasn't changed how SX is raced and getting rid of berms and throwing some sand down will fix it, I would like to sell you some magic beans. Sometimes I think you just like to argue. The sky is blue.
Lets try to be logical. A four wheeler can race a motocross track, but a trophy truck couldn't. Why? Weight... Power... Ability to turn.. Danger.. Etc.
My point is, the smaller you make something, and the lighter, the easier it is maneuver and stop. Racing SX or MX tracks is about quickly slowing down, agility to change direction, and get it done safely. That being said, even that extra 30lbs of a fourstroke, extra 10 horsepower, extra inertia from the moving parts, makes it more difficult to race. Yes it's easier to hook up, yes they are easier from a fitness stand point, yes it's easier to clear obstacles, yes it's easier to ride.. BUT, a four stroke engine is not a bread and butter race engine when compared to a four stroke.
Have you guys watched an old 125sx lately?? It's like chaos 4 wide abreast, zig zag thru eachother, banging, people going down, not as many people getting Hurt, and pretty entertaining. The riders today are better no doubt, I would love to see RV make a two stroke rip. his corner speed would be AMAZING
Here is a helpful hint for the tv show producers - when they are coming around on the first lap all bunched up- hold the camera still for 5 seconds in a turn or on a staightaway, and let the viewers see where ALL of the major players are at- instead of just showing the first 5 bikes- then cutting to the next view/corner of the same 5 bikes. We wanna know whats going on everywhere at the start of the race- to enjoy the race more. Think about it.
They need to move the races to different locations. Seems like the past few rounds have had very low spectator turn out. Never seems to be the issue during the nationals. I say they cut Supercross down to 12 rounds and make the outdoors 17 rounds.
warrior462: Lol! Don't worry. Wonder Bill we be on here soon explaining to us why he hasn't already commented and he will have PLENTY of bs as to why RV is still the cats meow. When you have a crush that big on someone, logic goes out the door. Fact is, after the first few laps, RV had one goal and that was to catch and pass RD(Whom he still considers his only real threat). But he COULD NOT. People like BillC have perpetuated a urban legend that RV chases down and passes RD at will. Fact is, neither rider has EVER chased the other down and passed with a couple of exceptions. Come on Billy, give the Dunge and Millsaps the credit they have EARNED and DESERVE!!!
MX40: IMO the problem is not the venue at all. The problem is the local. Hold 90% of SX events on the east cost and the crowds will be huge. Hold them in the Southeast and they will be sell outs.
I agree WFO, the camera work this year has not been spectacular. ESPN seems to do a better job at knowing when to move to a different camera. I wont even comment though, because I am sure that's an art all to itself. Speed will learn as time goes on how to do a better job, I hope.
@ RCRDDW - Agreed. I like the outdoors more, though, so I'm biased. Also, everyone looking for BillC (or seemingly, his head) should know that he typically doesn't post until the Monday after a race. I've noticed over the course of several years that he doesn't usually post on weekends. I would also like to make it clear that I have no problems with him or his opinions, even though they sometimes are quite different from my own.
@FenderFreddy
I get it. Indoor MX is impossible. But I contend that if SX is all about money, then money should make better SX tracks.
The thing I find strange about the attendance at Anaheim discussion is that people say that it is too expensive to go to 3 races. I can understand to that. What I wonder is that in a city as large as LA, and the often-proclaimed heart of MX, why do the same 40K people have to go to the all there races? Can't there be 120K people that each go to one?
all three races (thank you auto-correct)
@Racist Preston--give it up. Stewart hasnt covered anyone since 2009, what were your excuses the last 3 seasons?? He is the same as always, just like the last 3 years.. Wins a heat race, wins timed qualifying, gets Ralph Shaheen a boner, (and you obviously) and gets beat when the real race starts.. Just like last year, and the one before that, and the one before that, and the one before that.. FACT!!--LOL!!
@Rick-- I hope you are correct about the cameras, but Speed has been covering the races for a while now, and have been covering other motorsports for years.. I would think they would have better coverage than they do.. We have missed alot, especially passing, its been bad some nights..
Its really sad that James Stewart is riding with a severely injured knee and trying his best to do what he does,and still, there are online champions that continue to beat him up, week in and week out. Keep up the good work James and all you haters,you will get to see #7 standing atop the top step before the years end. Hurry up EAST COAST SX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@tonewall - your may be right. Maybe 2 strokes aren't coming back. But I also remember when people thought 4 strokes weren't coming back and there were those who nostalgically put 4 stroke motors in 2 stroke chassis for a one off annual race called the 4 Stroke World Championships. All the top pro mx racers entered the race for fun. That was back in the 80s.
Life is cyclical - the cost of new bikes and the track closures from the 4 strokes could just start the cycle all over. Don't be so certain.
One piece of tv footage shows Villopoto right on Dungeys rear fender in a turn- then instantly he's 60 feet back. Spliced together footage?? And near the end Ralph Shaheen is saying that Reed has passed Villopoto and Stewart -when he actually didnt. The TV show doesn't show everything that happens during a race (...and being there is even worse...) and the announcers dont help much either. Considering that the gate at one supercross event is around a quarter of a million dollars- you would think the tv coverage would be exceptional. They got a fancy new sign and a half hour of pyro- you think they would pay more attention the the tv show and the race itself.
I agree with @WFO_UFO and @rickamatuzio on the camera cutting this season. I appreciate the live coverage, but it really takes expert coordination to show the best angles and replays during such an intense sport when it's broadcast live. This season I find more times where I'm hearing the crowd roar and not seeing what happened. Budget cuts in the control room?
I sometimes wish they'd give us a split screen with a wide shot, while following the action and running replays in the other.
I also would like to see a segment after the race in which they replay the events they missed during the live portion -- at least the ones they got on camera.
@mx413--not sure if your post is directed towards me, but I dont hate Stewart at all.. I really think he is a very talented rider, and when 100%, he will probably win a few races this year.. My response was towards Preston saying that he would "have these guys covered-fact" which is a DUMB remark because these same guys have been beating Stewie the last 3 seasons straight.. That was the reason for my post.. I dont hate any rider, its the one-rider fantards I love screwing with...they take it so personal...LOL!!
The bad camera angles can be blamed on the show director in the control room, so need to complain to Speed about it. I would personally like to see a wider shot at the beginning of the race so, like everyone else, we can see who started where. Also I believe the Erin Bates stupid question of the night is also a direct blame on the director. Since she's fed the questions to ask thru her headset. Seen her on other programs and her questions are much better.
First; I'm happy that my favorite sport is getting air time; especially LIVE air time.
That being said; I'm seeing the same TV miscues originating from the truck week after week.
- They continue to have long replays during short races.
-They continue to show mid-pack riders in the closing laps when they should be following the top riders and a split screen showing guys near the front battling for position.
- I believe they need more spotters watching different aspects of developing action as in "Villapoto just dropped his bike and lost four positions".
- They also need "people" monitoring the live timing. You can forecast developing battles by watching lap times and increasing or decreasing gaps between riders.
As I stated several weeks ago.....I'm available to work in the truck.
Again; Even though they make me scream at the screen every week. I'm glad the races are on the tube.
Also; Windham could be the next voice in the booth. He is doing a good job and has the potential to become much better if he decides that he enjoys that role.
Wow it sucks to get old. I sat down to watch the race and fell asleep.........But I gotta say there is no such thing as a one line track and while it may seem that way a crafty rider will find the "bad line" he needs to pick up another position. Bump bars once and they are either ready for you the next time or you get a little room. Hopefully I will get over this crud in my chest and be awake for the next one.
Yeah,the coverage seemed to be so lousy! CR,RV and JS just get linked up and they decide to show a replay.I dont know why they do that right in the middle of a killer battle! In the mains,they should just show the race that is happening,not the pass for the leads at A1.
Hey "therealmofo"......if you don't "hate" Stewart then why is it you only bag on his "one-rider fans" and nobody else's?? I don't see you calling out any other "rider" or their "fans".......therefore I call total bull s h i t on your statement. Prove me wrong sometime!!
.........and there are plenty of "redhead" nuthuggers, and even a few Dungey derelicts, so lets see you put your money where you (supposedly) unbiased mouth is!! LOL
you people posting in these comment sections are unreal .
If your true fans and love this sport be it outdoors or in, injoy it for what it is.
would of, could of ,should of ? get over yourselfs people lol. you cant have your cake and eat it to , life is about compromise and there is no perfect scnario folks.
all the riders event crew ect, ect im sure are all trying to do the best they can. i come from little old nz and im just pumped the planet has a awesome sight like racerx to keep me in the loop, i can go race club motox in my native land and get home wash up and streem sx in the comfort of my home over a few drinks.
enjoy it for what it is, surport your fav riders and get over yourselfs .
@They saidwhat-- I dont really owe you sh!t or a reason, but I am not sure what post its under. one of the 4 from Sat. night..... But I called out B-KR and BillC for them running on about Millspas extending his points lead, they got all over BD200 for him saying he WOULD, they said he wouldnt because he wasnt as fast as (you guessed it) RV andDungey, and I kinda rubbed it in after the race..So go read and shut up, I dont owe you any explanation anyways..
Preston wrote:about 16 hours ago
an uninjured Js would have all these guys covered ....Fact !
HAHAHA, ever so faithful. I think you're just trolling now!
Im happy for Davi, its becoming a real possibility that he might just win the whole damn thing. But @Endo and some others are right. That track was a real POS. Seeing it in person it was much more obvious than the broadcast that there was seriously no passing lanes. NONE. It was an epic fail. And there is a difference between simply being a tight track and having no passing lines. It was clear early that a start for a normal front runner meant a win. And that isn't to take anything away from Davi or Eli.