Post by: VintageBlueSmoke on May 20, 2012, 11:26:08 AM
I'd also like to point out that there were 91 entries in the 450 class. (I'll have to double check but I thought the AMA lowered the limit from 120 to 90.) Also, there were only 67 250F class entries. This could be a thread topic on its own - "The Decline of Pro Entries. Why?"
Congrats to Bubba. Really stepped up to the plate!
Post by: Shawn36 on May 20, 2012, 12:09:11 PM
Blose was on this YZ250. This picture is from the pits Saturday morning. If the scoring sheet had that wrong it wouldn't be the first time.
Those entry numbers are pretty in-line with what has signed up the past several years. Throughout the nationals there's usually between 60 to 80 riders in each class at each round trying to qualify.
The 450 class was a little boring out front but I thought that first moto of the 250s was some of the best racing I've ever witnessed. I've never seen anyone do what Baggett pulled off. Track was typical for Hangtown, pretty rutted and square edge. I'm not at all crazy about their broadcast format. Guess I should consider myself lucky to even have NBCSN even though it's standard def.
Post by: VintageBlueSmoke on May 20, 2012, 12:18:37 PM
I know scoring can be and often is wrong but, I figured that in this day and age of "PROFESSIONALISM" they'd get the only other 2-stroke in the field right. Especially with all the hype surrounding it.
Or is this more proof of the conspiracy?
Post by: Brap on May 20, 2012, 12:48:15 PM
Post by: ford832 on May 20, 2012, 12:54:46 PM
Every year since Speed took over Speedvision,they have deliberately cut out motorcycle programming one series at a time.
I only bought a sat receiver so I could get speedvision and watch motorcycle racing.With speed,I have to buy a useless package and pay an arm and a leg for nascar,accident shows,stupid drag racing game shows and other low budget,low cost drivel.That's it for me,Speed is going bye,bye.I'm sure one bike fan makes a difference in the sea of roundy-round 'tards.
Bring back Speedvision and "Two wheeled tuesday" !
That's my "off on a tangent" rant of the day.What were we talking about again?
Oh yeah,I read on vital that Blose qualified 40th but they only took 37 or something like that,and he figured he wouldn't bother riding it again.I'm starting to get the feeling that some try to qualify a 2t just to get their name back out there and then toss it afterwards.
Post by: Brap on May 20, 2012, 12:56:14 PM
Post by: ford832 on May 20, 2012, 12:59:09 PM
Post by: Brap on May 20, 2012, 01:50:41 PM
crazy right?
Post by: MXLord327 on May 21, 2012, 05:17:31 PM
Post by: Recovered on May 21, 2012, 05:48:01 PM
I'm going to ride Budds Creek on amateur day, i'll let you boys know what a track feels like after a day of pro racing after my arms pump up in two turns.
Post by: snook620 on May 21, 2012, 10:34:05 PM
I guess I won't be watching many nationals this year. I don't get Fuel on Comcast, I do get NBC Sports, but it was on from 1:00 to 3:00 AM Sunday morning!! What an effin' joke!!!
You can usually find them on youtube a day or two after the race. I dont have fuel either, I watched both motos live on the computer.
Im not a fan but Stewart made that 1-1 look easy. He didnt appear to be riding hard at all. Dungey looked ok on the pumkin after he got going, the second moto his bike didnt look like it was working as good. He still rode the wheels off and kept Stewart honest most of the race. They will get better.
Baggett is a beast. I bet that felt good after getting his ass kicked in sx all year. I was very surprised Tomac or Barcia didnt win, I would have bet money. Lites class has some awesome racing!
Post by: westsiderippa on May 22, 2012, 12:56:40 AM
but he just came up short. he was 40th but they took 36 so he had to ride the lcq or consilation race where the top 4 make the mains. he was like 6 or 7th in that race and was gaining but its only 3 laps and he had a shity start from what i saw in person. imo if he would of had a little better start he would have been in or 1-2 more laps he would have made it as he was gaining on the leaders avery second. he rode ggreat and im stoked for him!!!!!!
Post by: twosmoke595 on May 22, 2012, 12:58:00 AM
blose looked really good i was screamin for him
too bad he's giving up and likely won't ride another round on the smoker, he just used it to get attention
Post by: Brap on May 24, 2012, 02:21:50 PM
Sick!!!
I'm going to ride Budds Creek on amateur day, i'll let you boys know what a track feels like after a day of pro racing after my arms pump up in two turns.
Post by: ACMX on May 27, 2012, 07:54:20 AM
Post by: scotty dog on May 27, 2012, 07:59:32 AM
Post by: chump6784 on May 27, 2012, 09:25:34 AM
Where did you watch the second moto? Was it on that Portugal fuel channel? I tried watching that but it was pointless.I guess I won't be watching many nationals this year. I don't get Fuel on Comcast, I do get NBC Sports, but it was on from 1:00 to 3:00 AM Sunday morning!! What an effin' joke!!!
You can usually find them on youtube a day or two after the race. I dont have fuel either, I watched both motos live on the computer.
Im not a fan but Stewart made that 1-1 look easy. He didnt appear to be riding hard at all. Dungey looked ok on the pumkin after he got going, the second moto his bike didnt look like it was working as good. He still rode the wheels off and kept Stewart honest most of the race. They will get better.
Baggett is a beast. I bet that felt good after getting his ass kicked in sx all year. I was very surprised Tomac or Barcia didnt win, I would have bet money. Lites class has some awesome racing!
Daily motion have 4 races up so far
Post by: scotty dog on May 27, 2012, 10:49:56 AM
I watched the 2nd Hangtown moto on YouTube try boblob801 thats were i seen itWhere did you watch the second moto? Was it on that Portugal fuel channel? I tried watching that but it was pointless.I guess I won't be watching many nationals this year. I don't get Fuel on Comcast, I do get NBC Sports, but it was on from 1:00 to 3:00 AM Sunday morning!! What an effin' joke!!!
You can usually find them on youtube a day or two after the race. I dont have fuel either, I watched both motos live on the computer.
Im not a fan but Stewart made that 1-1 look easy. He didnt appear to be riding hard at all. Dungey looked ok on the pumkin after he got going, the second moto his bike didnt look like it was working as good. He still rode the wheels off and kept Stewart honest most of the race. They will get better.
Baggett is a beast. I bet that felt good after getting his ass kicked in sx all year. I was very surprised Tomac or Barcia didnt win, I would have bet money. Lites class has some awesome racing!
Daily motion have 4 races up so far
Post by: snook620 on May 27, 2012, 04:14:50 PM
Ive watched both second motos live on Justin TV and the first on Allisports.
Post by: chump6784 on May 27, 2012, 07:53:02 PM
Post by: snook620 on May 27, 2012, 11:12:20 PM
The first round it was much better but in a different language.
Post by: TotalNZ on May 28, 2012, 06:54:33 AM
Post by: VintageBlueSmoke on May 28, 2012, 09:22:10 AM
Then I cancelled Sport TV which cost me 25 Euro per month (300 euro per year) since the only thing on it I watched was F1.
Post by: Recovered on May 28, 2012, 02:44:35 PM
when i lived in japan, all my coworkers bought them, then actually flew to their family's house in the states (or stopped by on a business trip) to install it. Unless your family is electronics savvy. Works out great in japan, because you are never really watching TV at the same time as your family in the states with the 13 hr difference.