Oakland SX Morning Report
Saturday, January 29, 2011 | 3:30 PM
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Welcome to Oakland Alameda Coliseum and round four of Monster Energy Supercross.
Yes, round four. That means the tracks are getting tougher, as the track crew usually tries to make things easier on the riders at the first few races to get everyone up to speed. Now that they're there, the tracks are getting tougher.
This Oakland track is very challenging. The start is short, the first turn is wide, and a diffuclt triple-triple rhythm lane comes up next. The riders hit a big triple and then turn over the top of a tabletop, which has two lines built into the top. Railing around the outside may be the fastest line, as the inside of the table has a lip that puts the riders up in the air.
Then riders race under the over/under bridge and into a short rhythm lane, then take on a right handed sweeper built entirely of black sand. Then it's back to the dirt, for a double and a big triple. Then comes the huge whoop section--by far the deepest, steepest set of whoops we've had all year. LA was pretty tough, but nothing like this. A few riders weren't even bothering to blitz them in the first un-timed practice, figuring they wil break down and form much different for the actual races tonight.
Then it's a another rhythm lane and then over the over-under bridge, which serves as the finish.
The soil is much softer than the hard-packed stuff we've had the last few weeks. In other words, this track is totally different than what we've had so far this year.
And to add another element, we are hearing of a 70 percent chance of rain after 6 pm tonight, and there's a very light drizzle coming down. Wow. Could be a crazy night tonight.
James Stewart went down on a big triple, dusted himself off and went to the mechanic's area to straighten his bike. He rode a few more laps and then pulled off.
Ken Roczen also went down in the whoops in the first practice. Austin Stroupe went down in a rhythm lane. Everyone is back and okay, but this track deserves respect.
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giddy up girlboyz,,dont forget yer 9mm for the ride home
where did the black sand come from?
Geesh, the first "c" group of the lites is on their first timed practice, and these guys are turning 50 second flat lap times. What's the fast boys gonna do....low 40's?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
endoman: That's right we can look forward to a 13 min Supercross final. That will give CBS more time to run music videos, interviews of Hollywood celebrities, and highlights of stock cars doing donuts on the start straight.
new site is getting better but still sucks belrayblueballs
If I see another stupid ass nascar this week on the track after 40 years of being a hardcore fan Im DONE!
While you guys are still whining about the TV coverage of the races and criticizing everyone and everything that doesn't suit your fancy, the wife and children of former WORCS champion Nathan Woods will be mourning the loss of their 32-year-old husband/father. Woods died today after crashing while preparing for tomorrow's first round of the WORC series. Think about that while you're sniveling about the coverage.
45 secs fire dirt worx comon dont they want to make it intersting 45 secs how about 55 ...already 4 tracks and 3 of them 49 sec and lower............what give dont they take rider feedback...........
Yes, it's sad about Nate Woods, but has nothing to do about poor racer coverage.
Rain tonight...look for Windham to have a big night
Only show 40% chance of rain about the time the mains start. C'mon rain...C'mon KDub!
After seeing people ***** and moan all week about how horrible it was to see a SX race the next day on a major network, I felt that the death of a racer and family man might put things into better perspective, but I guess the "I deserve better" crowd that is America today will not be appeased.
these tracks should be one minute lap times to one minute five seconds. pretty soon they will be building arenacross style tracks and the fast guys will be dealing with lappers on the third lap. what a joke.
Please go in to
http://www.cbssports.com/help/contactus/usersspeak
and let them know what the viewers think of their broadcast.
Our voices won't be heard from here. The more people that writes to them, the bigger chance that they will start to listen.
LMAO................Hope it pours.................Do It K-Dub!!!!!!!!
@sef154 STFU FAG! yes its tragic about woods but this has NOTHING TO DO WITH IT. change your tampon for christ sake
What's up sef? Totally tragic deal with Woods, but most everyone wants to see the races. We want to see the races only!!! I could care less where they put tape on the airbox, or listen to twin peaks run her mouth. I hope it stays dry! I want to see a race, not a dog paddle event!
They should change from 15 & 20 laps mains to 15 minutes and 20 minutes.
Already starting to rain.
@yo - Thanks for demonstrating the kind of ignorant hate to which I'm referring. I'm not seeing constructive criticism from most out here; I'm seeing a tone that says, "This thing should be done MY way and if you don't do it you're a big (to use the words of yo) "FAG." Is that your Christian voice speaking? Write to CBS, tell them what you want to see, but lose the attitude, or we may not be seeing it at all.
Sef154. You've exploited the death of someone to try and prove your point. Show some class. Godspeed to Nathan Woods...
20 lap mains for 250. 25 lap mains for 450.
How about Supercross goes to 20 min + 1 lap and the Lites go to 15 min + 1 lap. That way you take track length and weather conditions out of the equation.
Why dont i see Stewart on the live timing for the second timed qualifer?
I like that idea Reese, same style as the outdoors.
I noticed Stewart was gone also. I checked the Racer X Twitter but nothing about that.
@rainmanx - I intended to come on and share the news of Woods' death (after reading it at another site), but as I scrolled down I saw yet more complaining about something that is an inconvenience at best, and I got aggravated. Didn't mean to exploit anything. Sorry. Godspeed, Nathan.
Nope, no Bubba for 2nd practice. It either means something or not. Dunno.
Sef, I understand. Sorry to be so abrupt. It's very sad, he was one of the good guys.
YES, they need to make them X minutes plus a lap or two or whatever. I noticed at Phoenix the lap times were short... some of these finals are ridiculously short. Are there football games that are only 52:00 instead of 60:00? Do they ever run the Indy 437? The Boston 22.6-mile Marathon? I don't think so.
Some of you guys would b!tch if someone handed you $100. Get a life.
Some of you guys would b!tch if someone handed you $100. Get a life.
Sef154 the complainers and ignorant do what they do, Let it go as much a I can I tell myself. As for N W my friend, maybe this is not the time or place. Stay Up.
JimM
Carlsbad
CA
Listen up guys SuperCircus on TV is packaged as entertainment to sell to the reality TV junky masses with short attention spans , Not for the hardcore folks who probably make up 20% of the audience. Moaning on and on here accomplishes what ? I know you dont care but this is more and better than it has ever been. Pray for Speed and and theTGO.
JimM
CarlsbadCa
Jimbo is right. It will be nice someday (if ever) that this sport is viewed with the same respect as NFL football by the general public instead of just another Monster Jam or Nitro cowboys FMX. They could start by replacing the hidious 30 second tramps...I mean girls.