Well, thought I get something started on the outdoors since we had one on SX. I’ll start it off by saying super bummed to hear about the #15. Bad luck I suppose. We’ll see if he can secure a ride with husky when he recovers. I think Tomac will take it. If Baggett stays healthy he may give him a run. MM will of course podium and win a few but not the title. Barcia, will start strong but ultimately be a 5-10 place guy. Anderson, will be fast past I don’t think this is his year for a MX title. It’ll be nice to see Kenny back. As well as Grant. As far as Bogle (never cared for him) so he should retire. Lol.
I too am looking forward to the outdoors. As history has shown injuries play a primary role loosing the championship. I predict the champion this year will be the guy who goes the fastest while crashing the least.
the old saying is "to finish first, first you have to finish" so consistency is also important, that said yes Eli is fast, but his ego might get the better of him because of it Marvin is a good rider but technical is different than outdoor speed looking to see how Webb does outdoors this year Jason will do fine probably unless he "sends it" will settle for 3rd this season Bagged does well outdoors, but his hand is a mess if Ken can stay on the wheels all season he will be Eli's problem, that said the stupidity of over inflated egos will vex one or both
So true. Its my feeling that consistency is what enabled Anderson to take the SX championship. If Eli or Roczen could have refrained from being injured during the season I think the overall win would have been someone different. Riders like Dungey have shown that having a cool head is critical in obtaining consistency. Jason put in a great performance most of the SX season, he did have a few hiccups along the way. He certainly learned the value of keeping a cool head, we'll see if he can master it.
I haven't read any recent reports on Kens recovery but my experience with injury tells me Ken may be dealing with nerve issues for another year. Consistency may not be possible for him yet.
Eli should take the title.....but he has focus issues at times (like washing the front wheel while leading etc..). Marvin will be there in the mix. Anderson learned a lot during his SX championship. He should be battling with Eli for the title. Baggett will be tough but not win it all. Hard to think Rocsen will be ready to win it, after all he's been through. Hope Anderson can keep rollin'.
KTM Cairoli- ......so Herlings can assume the KTM MXGP kings throne. Nothing like spreading news of the world internet dogma
How good would that be! Has a replacement for Wilson surfaced yet? Could be scope for a euro rider there. Or CR22, if he can bring his forks with him.
MM has some debts to pay after being the take out king for the SX season. If he's smart he'll stay away from those who hold IOUs.
Round 1- Villopoto will be racing there for sure. At Hangtown, yes he will. Even David Pingree will be there racing. Add KTM test pilot Mike Sleeter as well.
I go every year and was really looking forward to this year broken ankle is not healing well and that is not a place to be on crutches man it bites not being there, the sound, the smell, the energy and getting to cheer your favorites on, yay Zack
Man, I love the outdoor races. Zacho looks like he owns the 250 class and is on his way to making history: 4 championships in 2 years! I agree, ET is an alien. Would love to see him and Herlings tangle, both on a good day. Glad to see JB51 in the mix, figured MM would be there. JA def looked like he was still reeling from the SX season. Good to see him take the lead and run out front for a little while though.
Didn't get to see moto 1 but 2 was pretty good. Enjoyed seeing so many different riders in the lead at one time or another. Nicolette got the holeshot and is passed by Barcia who is passed by Anderson who gets passed by Musquin who gets passed by ET who came from 17th to win. Good racing.
Wow! This year's GH track was rough. The complainers were right, no need to make it even more difficult and dangerous with SX type airtime. Great racing though and great ride for JA in moto 2. Broke my heart to see him choke. Speculation that he smoked his clutch, but still waiting for the press conf to see if anything is said. ET is getting on my nerves, despise him now for taking the win from JA He's obviously the fastest, but winning every race is irritating and boring. I do think he was kind to KR94 in the first moto, let him lead for awhile and help get his mojo back. AP23 looks really good and owned it today. ZO crashing in both motos was a big surprise. Great to see BigAl lead some laps, I always root for him for some reason. A couple of really good rookies in the 250 class too. Very competitive class again this year, great racing
