5 Minutes With... Ryan Dungey
Tuesday, January 25, 2011 | 1:00 PM
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Hard to believe that the rider who actually owns the number-one plate is the one who needs to make slow and steady progress to get into victory lane, but that’s the plan for Ryan Dungey right now. He was a little off the pace last week in Phoenix, and he was a lot closer in Los Angeles. After the race, we found him near the podium, and while it was a better night, you can tell Dungey won’t really be happy until he wins. How close is that to happening?
Racer X Online: How do you consider this night? It was obvious progress, but not the result you want. So what do you think?
Ryan Dungey: Overall, it was good. Not the result we wanted, because the number one spot is the goal. But some good steps in the right direction for us. This week, we were able to take a lot in and learn a lot, not just with bike setup, but about myself, too. There were a few areas where we found improvement. So at the end of the day, you have to progress, and I’m still thankful I’m on this team where we can do that. But tonight, and all season, I really want to be a front runner, so I need to do what I need to do to be there.
It looked so much better. Your number was finally popping up on the qualifier board, you won your heat, you had good starts….
Yeah, definitely a step in the right direction. Practice was better for sure, we were able to get into that mix, but I think I just need a little more time. Just need to keep my head down keep a positive attitude.
The Big Four battled for the first time all year in LA.
Photo: Simon Cudby
Well, the other guys you’re racing, it was easy for them to make changes and try new things before the season because they didn’t win the title last year. How hard was it for you to make changes for 2011, since 2010 went so well? Was it tempting to not change anything?
Well, each and every year we make changes, really, each and every week we make changes, so that’s just the way things are.
So you’re not going with your 2010 setup?
No, absolutely not. A lot of the riders will tell you, the factories can do so much for you and change so many things. There’s a lot you can do, but you have to be patient, it doesn’t happen immediately when you have so much you can change.
Okay let’s talk about tonight’s race. You led for awhile, and you got to battle James. When was the last time you really got a chance to even race the guy?
Well, last year at Anaheim 1, so a year ago, and then a little at Unadilla. It was good to be able to put in a battle with those guys, I just came up short. The track was tough tonight, very technical. But at the same time it was an awesome layout. You really had to be careful about protecting your lines. When I got the lead early, I wasn’t able to get quite far enough out to ride my own lines and open it up, I had to protect. So there was a little cat and mouse. But credit to Ryan and James, they rode awesome tonight.
Dungey and Stewart banged bars in LA, with Stewart coming out on top.
Photo: Simon Cudby
When you were behind James, in second, he wasn’t pulling away much. He would get maybe a second or two, then he would make a mistake and you would close back up, then he would get it back again. Where you feeling good in that spot, maybe around lap eight or so, when you could see him? Did you feel you could still win it?
Yeah, absolutely. I was right behind James around the halfway mark, and then Villo obviously came up on us. So at the same time I was trying to get James and trying to be cautious about not letting Villopoto run it in. But that’s racing. I tried to make a pass around lap 14 or so, and I lost my rear. I lost a lot of ground, that was a big one right there.
The fans, this is the battle they all wanted to see. It was awesome and they’re probably all pumped up right now bench racing with their friends. But I can tell, by looking at you right now, that you’re not thinking it was awesome, because you got third.
Well, yeah. You surround yourself with good people because you want to win. You work hard during the week to win. And to limit the damage on bad nights. I don’t think third is a bad night, by no means. I mean, at the end of the day you have to be happy that you’re walking out of here and looking forward to the next weekend. I guess you have to be happy sometimes to just have another week to do better.
But you’re a competitor!
Yes! It just is what it is. You watch the tapes, you learn from it, you try to apply what you’ve learned and you leave the rest behind. That’s what we’re gonna’ take from this.
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Consistency with your speed will win championships Dungey. good luck for the rest of the series
Great racing he was right in there he had that bobble where he passed villopoto and lost most of his time in the whoops. Best race to watch in a long time. He will pick it up. Hopefully we will get a new winner this weekend in Oakland, I will be there!
Always excuses on why you didnt win. You dont have the speed vilopoto and stewart have so stop blaming the bike for it. Everyone always has an excuse. get's old.
The Wizard is gaining speed and confidence. His aggression on the track in LA was far higher than at A1 and Phoenix. The more comfortable he gets the faster he goes. He will be back on the top step very soon. It's a long series, and we all know Dungey will be there at the end. GO RD1! Go Flying Squirrel Wilson 15 !
Big Improvement for RD he looked good, and you are right he may not have the speed of RV and JS but he is a great rider and his consistency will/has done him wonders! I expect him to get up there and mix it up probably get some wins. Also by far the sickest gear of the year thus far IMO.
i just feel that ryan was protecting to much, and not consintrating on pulling a lead ,who really cares who`s behind you when your kicking there ass ,just keep riding your lines and twisting that throttle ryan .if they pass they pass but if your worrying who`s coming behind there`s no way you can ride fast and escape there charge towards the front when rv got the lead he checked out thats exactly what rd needed to do .exactly that, escape like a cat with its ass on fire . I know its hard to do but if you want to win that`s how its done and ryan know this .i think his nerves are getting to him.huge
i just feel that ryan was protecting to much, and not consintrating on pulling a lead ,who really cares who`s behind you when your kicking there ass ,just keep riding your lines and twisting that throttle ryan .if they pass they pass but if your worrying who`s coming behind there`s no way you can ride fast and escape there charge towards the front when rv got the lead he checked out thats exactly what rd needed to do .exactly that, escape like a cat with its ass on fire . I know its hard to do but if you want to win that`s how its done and ryan know this .i think his nerves are getting to him.huge
Will the guys who slammed JS for saying he was not happy to get 2nd now slam RD for saying the goal is to win. RD is not crying and neither was JS. These guys are machines that want to win. 2nd place is the first loser. I said it last week and i will say it again.. Come on RD step it up and give us a 20 lap battle!! You RV and JS had me screming at the TV last week do it again and Push them too hard for 20 laps.
Nice interview, Ryan, I love your positive attitude, your professionalism, along with the speed and consistency,is what will separate you from the rest, you've gotta be in it, to win it. RV2 and JS7 could very well do what CR22 and JS7 did, and you'll be right there to snap it up! Watch out for TC41 though, he's rockin'. Good luck Ryan, District 23 is very proud!!!
ryder you are right RV goes to the front no matter what Just like RC always did. RD will settle at times. Some times it works but this year so far it has not. You can't always think the leader will crash somtimes they don't. This weekend is a BIG one IMO for RD. He is 14 points down and needs to make somthing happen or the pressure will build. If he gets down 20+ points it could get ugly and RV and JS get stronger every week they beat RD. With the depth this year being down 20+ could be hard to make up. I don't think anyone will roll off 5 in a row and it would take more than that to make up 20 points most likely.
BillC please put up an Avatar I would like to see the regulars with some sort of ID other than the name. That way I know it is you..... you are going all positive on me.... nice post. I agree except I think RD needs to ride consistent.
why should I bother with an Avatar.... they aren't convenient....
I did not right the above post. How do ya put up an Avatar MrWhirl?
PS I am a Positive person I really don't feel I am Slamming RD at all just calling it how I see it. I like RD a LOT and was hoping he would stay in the battle and Would have been happy if he won it. If he won that battle I would have said maybe he is for real. But I still question him like I did last year and so far he has not showed me he can beat RV or JS.
Good interview RacerX. Its cool to see Dungeys reaction to this. He will be there at the end because he is consistent. And i really disagree with mx4life. Dungey didnt make any excuses. Just stated what happened and it was the truth. Thats not an excuse. He admitted that he made a few mistakes and he did. RD1 will be there at the end of the season. Cant wait to see how this season shapes up
OK got it done for ya MrWhirl!!
I love you MrWhirl!!!! lets have baby!!!
Cheers to all the legit posters
This year has already been some awesome races, I just wanna see em all healthy and close in points at Vegas and then see the real fireworks happen!! Good luck to all the racers for the rest of the season!!
What happen to the idiot that use to post DUNGEY RUUUULLLESSSSS after everything?? He's pretty quiet these days LOL
@mx4life - "stop blaming the bike"? Did you read the same interview as me? @ryder - "i think his nerves are getting to him.huge." Are you still living in 2008? @BillC - "With the depth this year being down 20+ could be hard to make up." No, NO depth would make it hard to make points up. Depth means a rider will have more trouble salvaging points on a bad night; thus, another rider will be able to make up more points. I've always appreciated RV, and I don't dislike Bubba (not a fan, though), but I like this kid that DeCoster plucked from the B class and has worked his way to where he is today. Already a multi-champion at 20, and, with little doubt, there's more to come.
I think Dungey's consistency will keep him in the mix. JS, RV, & TC have looked ragged at times. I'm still pulling for 41.
Ryan is doing what Ryan does, improve every race. 9 points down is right there. Im an RV guy but with his conditioning Dungey could close that gap at Daytona. When do the real races start ? TGO baby.
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Each of the top three was like their own pack of bees out there and that track was a great place to sting. Canard and the Ryans worked well together to take James down; he doesn't like getting chased by bees any more than anyone else.
Oh... Dungey .. yeah I remember that guy.. he was handed a couple championships back in 2010.. haven't heard much about that guy since.. I think he's racing flat track now.
After 3 rounds last year. RD 90pts and RV 79pts. After 13 rounds last year before RV crashed RD 277pts RV 265pts. RD is not out of it yet.
WHY R WE GETTING 5 MINUTES WITH THE 3rd PLACE GUY? curious...it is the same interview from 2 weeks ago...
SHERPA, that makes no sense...what is your point? ur right, the guy that is behind in points might crash? dumb
BILLC. Cummon guy? D i d you not see Unadilla???? Dungey was clearly out of james league. and so was clemente Desalle. James typically does good on tracks with alot of groove and rythem. Where as RV/RD/Reed do better on tracks with less rythem, no groove. Ruff whoops etc... 2 years ago Poto caught and passed Stewey at las vegas, as well as Seattle. Bill, get off stewey's nuts. You ARE the YzSean of the Stewart fans. I 113% agree with my Boy JIMBOMX374. Dungey is probably the most fittest dude, and his career is not riddled with surgeries/broken bones/and concussions like stewey is. RD is Healthy, and so efffin motivated it makes me sick. But i'm still pulling for Poto. Poto diserves a SX championship, RD can get 2nd. Let stewey retire to reality TV with that fagg todd. maybe he can hang with that twitch pu$$y too!
The point is it's not over until it's over, and for those that think RD is overrated they should wait until the series is over before they discredit his accomplishments.
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OrganDoner.. u can't be for real with that post.... can ya?? Unadilla... JS's first race in a YEAR?? was on a bike for what 3 weeks before that race.. Yup RV passed JS in Vegas because he was trying to win a title right?? Everyone says he is dumb when he crashes then when he use his head you say he got beat... Either way if you read more U would know RV is my Fav rider so no JS nut hugging here.
I hope we are not going to be hearing from RD that they need to make some changes or we learned this and that 2 or 3 weeks from now. RD has not had anytime off the bike and should have his bike and himself dialed .....RV and JS are making weekly changes and learning too and they will all continue to make changes at each race. I can see it now, When the other guys have a bad night and RD gets that 1st win....it will be a tidal wave of I told you so......so I want to see RD get that win (which he should do as champ) without any controvercy. ..and back it up....
Are people forgetting that this Kid won 4 championships in 2 years, and 2 MXDN titles for OUR country you Pricks. I dont remember him being handed anything. If you want to say his outdoor title in 2009 was handed to him than i'll tell you that Trey canard was handed a SX east title and he was handed last years title. Nobody's giving Trey crapp, everyone wants to hate Dungey. I know his old mechanic. Yea, Dungey was MORE THan PICKY w/ his bike setups. How bout this faggs. Dungey never won amatuer nationals. dayam, he never even made the A class. No supermini no nothing. Guys like Blake wharton, alessi's, broc tickle, Stroupe, Dean Dub, Barcia, Tomac, Jason anderson all have soooo many Titles before going pro. Dungey was a "B" class rider that somehow caught Rogers eye with his his corner speed. Even if Dungey is a complete A'hole, He is Talented and self drivin'. Suzuki rolled the dice w/ dungey hardcore. he's getting faster every week
dungey ended up exacty where he was supposed to be.
i did not read any excuses,just telling how the race was for him.
lets be honest, RD is a good kid who tries hard and is really thankfull to be even involved in a rad sport.
hes just happy he ain't playing baseball or someother wack team sport.
Sef you are right but the Depth could work either way. If RV and JS stay off the ground RD will have a hard time making up points, RV and JS showed they can come from outside the top ten and make the box but with TC, Reed and a few others RD could get another 5th easy with a bad start.
anyone on this site that thinks dungey was handed a championship last year is a FOOL and your just making it obvious that you know nothing about this sport and your not a rider yourself. enough said.
2 of those were lites titles .. we all know that a lites championship definitely doesn't equal a 450 championship in any way shape or form. the other two were gifted to him
Its funny, RD is allowed all of this grooming time to get things right and get better each week.... and people say he smoked Stewart at Unadilla after JS7 had a 7 month layoff and for all practical purposes, Stewart shouldnt even have raced...he just missed the sport and wanted to get on the track and clearly wasnt ready, but he is now obviously.....So, RD is getting beat this year so far and its because he needs to make changes and improve his game?.....so he needs to improve on what he was last year in order to beat guys this year?... I dont dislike RD at all...great rider and great kid....but he is given too much credit i think....your not a champ until you defend your title so they say......can he do it?? we will see.....sure RD has a bright future and RV is only 2 years older than him (22 old man)...so they both will be around for a while.....and Trey is only 20 as well.....
BillC.... Do you remember James and his excuses after unadilla? bad bike setup, ,no training time, etc.... Whats your opinion of the fact that MATT GOERKE was injured all year, In his first race out he made podium. He said he'd only been riding for 2 weeks and that his bike setup was way off due to lack of testing. How can Matt Goerke pull that off and james cant???
Did you know dungey wan't an "A" rider as an amatuer. He was pulled up right from the "B" class. Never won sh!t on a minibike. I'm a RV fan too. WAs a team Green rider since i was on 60's. I'd rather see a 20 lap battle than a stewey run away. But Bill, I was at dodger stadium all day. Dungey was not timid at all. He had fight in him, You could tell before timed practice he was there to throw down. I was the Lone RV fan in my left field section, all for stewey. I get bummed bill when people say someone was handed a title. Nothing in MX has ever been handed to anyone. Bill, Whats your opinion of Larry brooks and that wheel device just out of curiosity?
its not even funny how people make themselves look like absolute idiots by saying a professional motocross and supercross athelete won a championship but it was a gift. Like i said before, you have no idea and never will.
So Lites championships dont count anymore. He went from the kid that couldn't win the "b" class to lites championship. Yea they're not the same as 450s. Because they're not on 450's dumba$$. Your telling me that his last 2 championships were "gifted" to him. Well, why werent they gifted to shorty, metty, regal, or YOU since your so cool and fast ??? Dayam you guys are faggs. Do you wear knee pads when your slobbin' stewey? let me film it
RD did earn his titles in the lites class, no issue there and the MXDN is a team effort....not just one guy. No, he wasnt handed the titles, he did win them.....The big question that everyone is debating is, would Dungey have won the championships he did in the 450 class last year if the other top seeds were on the gate.....
wheres YZsean when you need him????
The word "gift" in Dungey's case is actually a compliment if you think about it. Obviously nobody is literally "given" a championship, but our sport has a top tier of riders that are only competition to each other, guys like JS, RV, CR and this includes RD.. and when the rest of the tier isn't competing, the remaining top tier rider has virtually NO competition for the championship.. as far as top tier competition goes. If you argue that there is no top tier that competes amoungst themselves for the championshiop then it is YOU WHO HAVE NO IDEA.
everybody stay healthy wait till vegas the best and deserving rider will win..........east coast tracks will tell the tale...i like villopoto going for it and james back fast it brings so much to supercross having racers pretty matched at times. and i do like dungey but he will not be able to turn it up like stwey and villopoto they ride like ricky wide open no cautios riding just wide open till the checker....
Yeah Dungey's 450 titles weren't gifts!! He had to content with guys like Nick Wey and Antonio Balbi to get them! haha
Well, at the end of the day... Could this kid get a pr guy to help with a new line. I like him but am I the only one who is sick of hearing this line?
Oh, by the way, that race was the best race since I got into this sport 10 years ago! How about that ride that Alessi put in, why is nobody talking him up?
@DUH....sorry, but that was funny!
What? Alessis' ride from 12th to 17th?
Yeah, that was sarcastic. I think Alessi's a d-bag.
Alessi wouldnt even get top 10 in the 250 class on that 350. Its really got to be eating Tony's butt that RV is so dam fast now, and little Mikey can barely make the main. I hate to say things like that, but Tony brought all that on him himself..... believe the hype.............
Dungey is gonna pick it up...it seems like Villapoto has the best corner speed, and James is sick in the whoops and Dungey just needs to get those great starts, pick up his speed in the whoops and he will win again...it's awsome to see Canard,Dungey,Villapoto all match James in speed now..and Reed is improving fast...this is a great year for racing in the big class...and this is for Yzsean...Dungey Rules!!! LOL
PBH153... I do ride, and I also help to operate a motocross track, so i do know the sport. While i wouldnt say that the 2010 titles were gifts, i would say that they came to him much easier than they would have had riders like Villopoto, Reed, and Stewart been there all year. Yes, he did have to finish all the races without any major crashes, mechanicals, etc. But where was the competition? There is no doubt that Villopoto had all the speed and momentum coming into St. Louis, and there is no way that you can tell me that Dungey would have finished ahead of Villopoto at Seattle and Salt Lake, Dungey did terrible in both of those races, they were tracks that Villopoto would have dominated on. And outdoors...wow...a few years ago Villopoto would pull the fastest outdoor lap times, out of both classes, on a lites bike!! Anyone remember des Nations at Budds Creek?? Guaranteed you wouldn't have seen all of those outdoor moto wins from Dungey had Villopoto been on the gate.
I like RV and RD equally. But this talk that RD got a gift last year is retarded. RV went out at St Louis. RD had a 10 point lead at the time (or thereabouts). St. Louis was 14 races into a 17 race season. Even RV said he needed some luck to win the Title at St. Louis before the race. Even if RV had not got hurt and won the Title it would have been by only a couple points. To say RD is not in RV's league is difficult to fathom. Lets face it, these derogatory comments relate more to a preference for a particular rider than any actual facts.
There is always someone better than the champion. How many times did JS win a title while RC was out? Are those gifts? No. If you start the season you're in it. If you take yourself out you lose. You could go as far as to say that JS really never had to race as many talented riders to win his titles before either. RC and Reed were his only comp. RC is retired and Reed isn't exactly running up front consistently so far (I hope he turns that around). Whoever wins this titles has earned it. Even if 19 riders take themselves out. It is a war of attrition and Dungey prevailed over them all last year. Give him credit for that at least.
All you jackasses saying RD was handed titles are retarded. Staying healthy is a huge part of our sport and if you can't do that for a season then you don't deserve the championship that time around. When you have so much talent matched in a class a lot of winning championships has to do with being the guy that makes the least mistakes. This isn't breaking news. Crashing and getting hurt isn't an excuse to lose championships in motocross. Survival of the fittest, throwing down the fastest single laps and crashing doesn't win championships (cough*** JS7 ***cough)
Stay classy Minnesota!
RD better "cough" right now, because he needs to step it up.. RD and JS are seperating themselves so far.
oooooppsss,, I meant RV..
@mx4life~ I didn't read in this interview where RD blamed the bike or anything else. I think RD has the speed of RV or JS. He will show the unbelievers once again. The guy is always having to prove himself. TC is about ready to get a win as well. My question is when will Metty put it together?
Would Have Could Have and Should Have mean absolutely nothing. "Did it" goes in the record books, Each Race Counts. When the gate drops if you aren't in it, your opinion like mine is just useless banter
I think dungey is still in a learning curve. Remember how he came on strong at the end of his lites career, and beat rv2 straight up a few times. He is still improving on the 450 and has not reached his potential yet. Last year he had a diluted field, indoors and out, but he still beat all those other guys. Now this year, with a stacked field, he will rise to the challenge, and find more speed to run with the leaders, as he progresses. I expect him to be more of a factor as this thing wears on. first you learn to go smooth, then you learn to go fast.
organDoner as far as I know Brooks did not do anything elegal, All was within the AMA rules from what I heard. Is that not right??
Can we drop the "stright up" when talking about victories? last i checked if someone loses because they fell it still counted as a loss and meant the other rider rode better that race which is what matters right? maybe im wrong to those who love excuses
Shitty interview - Gay questions.
Come on, “He (Stewart)would get maybe a second or two, then he would make a mistake and you would close back up, then he would get it back again.”
Really? Dungey is out there busting his ass and you insinuate that it was Stewart that allowed him to catch back up? Face it, the Ryans are as fast and also Canard is right there.
Leave the preconceived infatuation out of the interviews. See the Windham interview if you need some help.
It's just way too early to even guess who will win you tards. It could be yo mum for all we know. Get a life and go back to yo Costco jobs. DG OUT!!!
Bill. We all know that had RV's kawi had a sensor on it larry would have shite himself while screaming to the AMA. How can you keyboard racers think an AMA Title along with check can be "gifted" to someone? I hate dungey and i want to strangle everyone except vargas and someone else, all because you guys. Redbeard cant even take sarcasm. thats why i dont like gay team sports. Moto is simple. first to checkers wins. at the end of the series. most points wins. all this RD cant do this, he cant do that. JS is my hero, I wanna slob off JS, I wanna wash james back in the shower. Cummon keyboard racers. This is motocross, not tiddlywinks
Dear god I hate reading the majority of your comments...
http://www.americanmotorcyclist.com/Rights/IssuesLegislation.aspx
Please go to this link and ask your representative to support the legislation to exempt kids' bikes and quads from the lead ban. RacerX and the AMA were too lazy to include the link in the article in the right hand column. Shame on them. And thanks for the laughs above. The drama helps me to escape from the daily grind of work and family problems!
Ryan Dungey continues to grow as a racer. The #1 plate is harder to defend than it is to earn. Keep your head up Dungey. You won last year and learned how to take a championship to the end of the season. Gifts, injuries and good luck aside, you have to make it to all the rounds to be a champion. Your hard work and consistency will be the root of your success this year. While I think a healthy RV will prevail, I respect your work ethic and positivity. Keep up the great work and thank you for being a strong role model for young kids.
well said Washingstonian!
Hey GWN and Washingtononiam good posts you saved me some typing, thanks Also Kudos to SW460 for posting about the lead law I myself have already done my share as I am also a Charter Lifetime Member of AMA. I enjoy all of the drama and laughs I get from all of you, Thanks,
Rabbit128
To anyone that says you aren't a champ until you defend your title (Redbeard65); Neither James Stewart or Chad Reed (the only two 450 champions racing besides Dungey) have EVER successfully defended their 450 titles. They've lost their titles and won them back, but they've never won them while they were the current champ.
it's easy to bag on the #800 just because of his maniac dad, let alone all of the incidents he has been involved in over his (long, already) career. The wholesome image Dungey has cultivated since his arrival at Team Suzuki has kept him from likewise being perceived as a prima donna, it seems. Winning also helps!
@JD - I dont diagree with you for the most part (for some reason on this site if you use quotes it screws up your post).... Any event , Carmichael and others have made that statement and I think more or less it means to PROVE yourself....back to back championships has been done in SX, but it is rare due to the nature of the series...one DNF or DNS for whatever reason and you are screwed for the most part...unless you win every race from there on out basically. Outdoors there is a little more room for error as we have seen guys DNF / DNS or just do shitty and come back to win a title back to back....So RD does have a challenge, to PROVE he should be champ....he is the champ.....but for how long???
We all know results can vary....and luck can bite you in the ass or work in your favor...Dungey had a lot of good luck last year, but he also did what he needed to do to win, there is no denying that.... the argument that is ongoing more or less is,....who is the FASTEST....who is BETTER than who.....whoever wins, they deserve it just as much as the next guy....I hate to make the comparison to NASCAR, but you can go a entire series without winning a race and be the champ.....that the way the cookie crumbles...
So, for example, RC did not earn one of his (14?) titles?? Because every year one of the competitors did crash or had a DNF.. IF they had not crashed or did finish the heats they rode, perhaps there was a chance they could have won maybe???
COME ON GUYS!
RD, you improve every week as i can tell watching it on a laptopscreen.. ;)
Go get them, win asap and show the world that you are a winner! And off course, we will maybe have different rankings in outdoors again, lets not forget that being a good Motocrosser automatic makes you a good Supercrosser..
Hans
Hans Breemer You are taking it the wrong way, RC was unstopable for the most part so a DNF by someone that never beat RC means nothing, RD is NOT at that level so people question him and so far this year he has not showed he can run with RV and JS. People say Rd got lucky that CP's bike broke in 09 and he got lucky that JS, Reed and RV got hurt last year because RD has never proved he can beat them. Yes you have to be there to win it but people act like RD can't get hurt, he just has not yet.
Bill C - Well said. some of these guys take it the wrong way and think people are sayin RD sucks. Maybe some are, but I for one think he is a great rider but needs to prove he is a dominate rider.RD has just a good history of crashing too...After all He gave J-Law the title in lites via crashes and cracking under pressure, a characteristic some folks seem to think he is ammune too. He has had some good practice get offs this year and almost crashed twice at Dodger. I watched the race over a few times and he came close to duplicating what Canard did....so he is just as prone to crashing as Stewie and RV2....he is a man afterall.
Redbeard65 I get taken the wrong way all the time over RD. I feel the same as you about RD.
Instead of focusing on the guys who deserve the attention, namely Ryan Villopoto...who, after having almost an entire year off comes back to win the FIRST race and the third and consistently shows faster lap times than anyone in the field...the interviews and attention all goes to the guy who has barely made the podium once this year. Quit sackriding RD Racer X! Nobody cares about LAST YEAR!! IT WAS A FLUKE!!!
DUNGEY RUUUULLLESSSSS!!!!!!!!!!! except when Stewart and Villopoto are in the same race
IF RD wins and YZSEAN shows up talking crap I will tell him to stick it. Fair weather fans REALLY piss me off. LOL
I still think RD ran with those 2 the majority of the race. Dungey stuck a wheel in and almost lost it right before Stewie fell, how was he not running with them?? He must have been close to shove his front wheel in right?? He is doing fine, he even beat Stewie once in three races. Must not be doing too bad. He was close for over 3/4 of the race in L.A.
Ok, everybody knows how mx works, hard work, talent & consistency wins championships, it's just not the same if the best riders are not in the field, but you have to stay on two wheels also, I don't beleive JS is even up to speed yet or RV or RD, give it a few races & we'll see who beats who, RD is gonna have to step up his game if he plans to repeat, if JS & RV stay healthy, they are gonna be tough to beat, remember both are coming back from injuries also, I'll put my money on Stewart if he can stay on 2 wheels & avoid injury, if not, it will be RV or RD, simple as that.
Well for Rv to come from as far back as he did wile RD HAD the lead tells me RD is not there yet. I don't think RD is coming from that far back an running RV down... Nope.. Not going to happen. Anytime a faster guy passes ya it is easy to stick a wheel in there the next turn or two but where was RD at the end?? 8sec back. He is NOT there yet. Also JS fell and REPASSED Rd so the fact that he was close for a few laps does not mean he is right there IMO. RD had the lead and finished 3rd end of story.