2016 FIM Motocross World Championship

Discussion in 'Racing' started by manu, Feb 16, 2016.

  1. manu Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Ardennes - FRANCE
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    SMR 510 - SMS 125 - TE 250 - TC 450
    Other Motorcycles:
    T509 - VMX 1200
    I was also thinking of Barcia. I can't wait to see Herlings against some fierce harsh competitors but as Cairoli seems back lo life, the 450 #1 ktm spot could still be his for another year...
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  2. TemecuCoastie Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    T-2-Da-Mec
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2015 FC250 and 2012 TC250
    He did look healthy in Germany. That's for sure.
  3. NCSteve Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Appalachia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    12 WR300 13 WR165
    Other Motorcycles:
    02 XR250R 00 XR100R
    Cairoli is looking very good. Great racing again last weekend, had to go watch MX2 race 1 again today. That Ferrandis/Herlings battle is classic. And Bernadini ran 2nd ahead of Herlings for 5 laps :thumbsup:
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  4. manu Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Ardennes - FRANCE
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    SMR 510 - SMS 125 - TE 250 - TC 450
    Other Motorcycles:
    T509 - VMX 1200
    Can't wait for the next race. My son texted me from school this morning, a buddy of his was training with his 125 at a track 5 miles from here , we live at the french belgian border, and he was passed by a rocketeer, scrubing, riding strong, etc... that was jeremy van horebek :)
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  5. TemecuCoastie Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    T-2-Da-Mec
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2015 FC250 and 2012 TC250
    That is great to hear! When The Kid (Yes, that's what we call him - he even answers to it) was in high school he'd often send those same text messages. :thumbsup:

    That's the way it is where we live also. On the weekends we ride a place called Cahuilla Creek MX. Can often see the pros and regions top amateurs out on the main track ripping it up.

    Good to hear even all the way across the pond things are the same when it comes to moto and the excitement it brings.
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  6. manu Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Ardennes - FRANCE
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    SMR 510 - SMS 125 - TE 250 - TC 450
    Other Motorcycles:
    T509 - VMX 1200
    There is a lot of buzz and talking about that one. What do you think ?

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  7. NCSteve Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Appalachia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    12 WR300 13 WR165
    Other Motorcycles:
    02 XR250R 00 XR100R
    The gppro clip from AC222 makes it look even worse. But also you can see Febvre stick his arm out just at Cairoli goes by or it would have been a clean and harmless pass. Febvre was up and racing on Sunday and haven't heard anything about injury or complaint.
    :cheers:
  8. R-J van Hulst Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Cambodia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR 125 + 40 = WB 165 and a SM165
    Other Motorcycles:
    Honda CB 400 Vtec 3
    he would have for sure a sour arm yet I can not say that there was intent in the whole ordeal.

    Robert-Jan
  9. racemx904 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    owenton, ky
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 Beta 350RR & 1986 430XC
    Other Motorcycles:
    1975 Rokon and 2004 Kawasaki KX65
    Febvre stuck his arm out right as he was passing
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  10. manu Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Ardennes - FRANCE
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    SMR 510 - SMS 125 - TE 250 - TC 450
    Other Motorcycles:
    T509 - VMX 1200
    Febvre actually has two broken bones in the elbow area, small injury but still painful. He did not believe in Cairoli's words when he said he had no visibility and posted a "WTF" to illustrate the video on his fb page. Now, it is true that he stuck his arm out when AC passed and not much the italian could do then to avoid contact... Nevertheless, I don't believe mx has a friendly lovebears' atmosphere, there is so much at stake, and RF461 as more foes every week, especially the yamaha riders . Van horebek deliberately hit febvre from the rear recently due to some girly talking both had on the grid , and I heard that Valentin Guillod also had some remorse , febvre having crossed him out last year when yamaha rinaldi were looking for a new rider to hire. Sow wind, reap storm
  11. robertaccio Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    San Diego, Ca
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 Husqvarna TE300i
    Other Motorcycles:
    99 HusqvarnaTE610, 94 Husaberg FC501
    Massimo was at Pala just before the Nat at GH place was loaded with all the Nat guys
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  12. TemecuCoastie Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    T-2-Da-Mec
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2015 FC250 and 2012 TC250
    The younger posts his rides on Hookit a bit too.

    A friend of mine was up at Chaney Ranch the Wednesday before Nats taking some shots of the guys. Peick w/a scrub at about 1" (not a typo) off the ground.

    He said those guys were rippin'.
  13. racemx904 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    owenton, ky
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 Beta 350RR & 1986 430XC
    Other Motorcycles:
    1975 Rokon and 2004 Kawasaki KX65
    You are so true.... I always tried to fly below the radar when I was racing.... Came in, went to the line, finished, went home.... My feeling is the more you make drama off the track, and the more you make drama on the track the less guys are going to give a crap what happens to you on and off the track... I always had a weird style that most called very aggressive... I always raced tight and close but there was times I COMPLETELY punted them but I also didn't cry if I got the same back.... and if you wanted me to move over like MA800 for the pass you were wrong you had a fight on your hands.... andif you did the moves I considered outside racing like T-Bone or "chicken" and Bradshaw block pass by just stopping in the track you could expect a knobby or 3 in your face....

    Amazes me that Febvre was heads and tails faster last year and now 243 is killing them....

    What is up with Anstie? one race you cant touch him the next hes cruising around in 20th.... Husky needs a real MX2 guy....
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  14. manu Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Ardennes - FRANCE
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    SMR 510 - SMS 125 - TE 250 - TC 450
    Other Motorcycles:
    T509 - VMX 1200
    There is some talking about Paulin signing with husqvarna next year in mxgp. Mixed feelings. Even though he ended up 2nd overall in 2015, I can't help considering him a spent force.
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  15. racemx904 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    owenton, ky
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 Beta 350RR & 1986 430XC
    Other Motorcycles:
    1975 Rokon and 2004 Kawasaki KX65
    I like Paulin but like you said I think he is no longer a threat to win
  16. NCSteve Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Appalachia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    12 WR300 13 WR165
    Other Motorcycles:
    02 XR250R 00 XR100R
    And Charlier is looking pretty good lately. Agree they need to work on the mx2 team.
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  17. manu Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Ardennes - FRANCE
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    SMR 510 - SMS 125 - TE 250 - TC 450
    Other Motorcycles:
    T509 - VMX 1200
    Sure. How can Anstie be so ON/OFF ? And how about Covington? Both really disappointing so far.
  18. TemecuCoastie Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    T-2-Da-Mec
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2015 FC250 and 2012 TC250
    Big names don't always equal big results. In San Diego, for example, the Padres (Major League Baseball) spent a bunch of money to acquire Matt Kemp form the LA Dodgers and he was an absolute bust.

    Sure, a big name, but his best years were in LA.

    I think Anstie needs to spend more time training at Cahuilla Creek MX out here. A day at Cahuilla can work wonders for one's mental health. Hey, works for me anyway :D.
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  19. racemx904 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    owenton, ky
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 Beta 350RR & 1986 430XC
    Other Motorcycles:
    1975 Rokon and 2004 Kawasaki KX65
    I think 2 of Ansties 4 DNFs were bike problems but still... beginning of the year he was near the front now hes just gone....

    I personally like Seewer, Paturel and really like Ferrandis.....
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  20. manu Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Ardennes - FRANCE
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    SMR 510 - SMS 125 - TE 250 - TC 450
    Other Motorcycles:
    T509 - VMX 1200
    Qualifying race for the French GP tomorrow. Action inside ;)

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