by Andy Bowyer
One Industries Thursday Rev Up: Nemesis
Thursday, February 10, 2011 | 2:30 PM
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Hello, everyone, and welcome to the Rev Up. Ah, it’s times like these that remind me of a quote from one of my favorite movies, Snatch, when “Bricktop” asks, “Do you know what nemesis means? A righteous infliction of retribution, manifest by an appropriate agent...”
Personified in the case by a nasty supercross that is banging on the door.
That’s right, we’re taking the madness down to Houston, Texas, switching things up a bit to see what the boys on the East Coast are going to bring to the ring. Supercross is supercross, but the vibe is always a little different on the East Coast. The riders are generally more aggressive (dirty) and, well, it’s just different. Yes, I know Houston is pretty much the middle of the road geographically, but it’s time for a new batch of 250 guys that are hungry and ready to brawl.
Barcia is looking for his first title in 2011.
Photo: Simon Cudby
And can you hear that? That blood-curdling scream in the distance is coming from Justin Barcia. That guy is ready to go nuts...and he has a fight on his hands.
Let’s go ahead and get it up in here for a huge one. Texas-style, hoss.
250
Man, I can’t wait to watch Dean Wilson and “Bar Crusher” Barcia go toe to toe this Saturday night. Wilson is going to be strong. I’m not sure why, but he didn’t really get the hype that Tomac did last year, IMHO. Wilson was a threat to win almost every race he entered and the tall lanky Scotsman/Canadian or whatever he is, ahem, is a bad dude. He’ll be armed with the mother of all ass-kickers with the Monster Energy/Pro Circuit rocket ship, and he’s my favorite for the win.
Oh, but of course there is more. My sleeper, who isn’t really a sleeper is Blake Baggett. Armed with the same machine as Wilson, it could very easily be the Wilson/Baggett show on the east side, much like the Hanson/Tickle duo out west.
Veteran Ryan Sipes can get the job done too. His size hurts him in supercross, but his experience and skill is the measure of anyone on the starting line. Equally deadly is Blake Wharton, who will no doubt be taking it around with a little extra sauce as he races in his home state. Wharton is a holeshot master and will be one to watch.
Wilson is a pre-season favorite to capture the crown in 2011.
Photo: Simon Cudby
Personally, I just can’t wait to see who Barcia cleans out first. I’m not laughing. Hey, it’s the big boys, Jack.
450
There isn’t anything you can do when James Stewart rides like he did last weekend. I could tell after the first three sections of the main event it was curtains. The guy is just out of the solar system when he is on his game, and I’ve never seen him ride better than he did at A2. The boys better get a handle on him before he gets on a streak.
I used to hate the term “sophomore jinx” when I would read it in Motocross Action, but after watching Ryan Dungey push his bike off the track with a, gulp, broken chain...the phrase reverberated cleanly. Major pisser. Now all he can do is throw down and get some love back, the hard way. Win or crash.
I have been pumping him all year, but I’m going to give a special call to old man Windham to show up this weekend and ride good. He always kills it at Houston and he needs to get rolling with a good start and a solid twenty. Yep, the rest of the boys are there too. RV will be bringing it again, and Chad Reed is gradually getting back to his real speed.
Will Reed get his first win of the year in Houston?
Photo: Simon Cudby
But, we’re going to Texas, dammit. I want to see some fighting! We need some rivalries in our game right now. It’s rivalry week all across the country with the “Backyard Brawl,” the “Border War,” and “The Tobacco Road” fights all going down. The fight vibe is in the air and I think it’s going to carry over in the charge with the boys this time around.
Nemesis. No team sport here. A set of handle bars, fist on the throttle and leave your friends back at the hauler when the gate drops. The series is up to full song, and with the east coast kids jumping into the mix, we can all roll our necks and get ready for a burner in Houston.
Thanks for reading, see you next week.
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no mention of Malcom Stewart or Ken Rockzen?
money's on Wilson & Stewart.
I would agree with your report here on the 250 class it pretty much meshes with my pre-race report! as far your 450 goes though, i have to say i think this is Villopoto's race. The track isn't technical pretty much at all... and its' just gonna be wide open and tons of speed. It's going to play perfectly into Villopoto's race style, i think we're going to see that battle we've all hoped for between RV2 and JS7, bar-to-bar over the finish line jump! how sweet it would be! i'm giving this weeks race to Villopoto! Check out my pre-race report.
mxsxplanet.com
Oh yeah those guys!!
stop pluging your damned wedsite on here...this is RACERX baby!!
not that you site is bad or anything like that...
I don't know?? I got mixed feelings on how lil stew is gonna do! Barcia,Wilson,Baggett are legit fast guys, a little birdie told me its Wilson who is the fastest out of the PC guys @ the kawi track! And im not sold on malcoms bike he's a big kid and i dont think his bike has 44hp that the 145-150lb baggett/wilson are on. Will see though..
here is another slam at your new and 'improved' website.
in the old one, in all of the picture spreads, you could click on them, and make them bigger, so when you save it, you maintain good resolution.
The new site. picture is too small, has a bunch of crap in front of it, and you cant enlarge it.
THIS is progress ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? I think you have just designed the EDSEL.
I am really interested to see what Malcom brings to the table. Lots of hype because he is James' little brother, no pun intended. Hard shadow to get out of that is for sure...almost feel sorry for the kid, so we will see I guess....Wilson and Barcia should be 1&2 pending any crashes, 3rd and on is a crap shoot...
Last week I said that if Dungey didnt do something at A2, it may be time to panic. I believe it is now time for him to panic, lol. I predict that one of the "Big 3" (Stewie, RV and Reed) will have a problem this weekend. I for one cant wait until the East/West shootout in Vegas to hope that Barcia and Hansen clean each other out. Barcia gets a bit too aggressive sometimes and Hansen is just an idiot anyways.
Justin Barcia is going for the win this weekend. you know he is the king of Bercy that give him a lot of confidence. and of course he had a new sick track built that have give him lot of good training. Im not saying anything but i Don't think we gonna see green so much on the top step on the podium this year..
It would be great to see the mighty PC team humbled by "Bar bangin' Barcia" but, his aggresion could be too much for a title. Consistency wins titles and Barcia reminds me of a Bradshaw type, unholy speed and can win anytime but, consistent? We shall see. Wharton needs some exposure as well or risks being "the fourth beatle" on the GEICO squad.
I think for sure it will be js7 rv2 and cr22 on the podium again... But not sure what to think of little stewie if he is anything like big brother was it will be win or crash... and i think barcia will be lookin to test how good malcom is...
But the real question is will bubba still be in the game when baby brother makes it to the supercross class?? and will we ever see that battle???
Why mention Malcom when the kid hasnt done anything, who cares who his brother is. Is it just me or is it sad that there are so few races on the east side that Houston Texas is an East Coast race?? Real sad. I think Barcia and Wison will be the two to beat, and Wharton may make some noise. And maybe Ryan Sipes. And Baggett too..
Can't wait, Hope to see RD stick a wheel in there finaly!! I don't think he can run with RV or JS but want to see some BATTLES!!! Malcom Stewart ... Hmmmm Lots of pressure on that kid I bet.
What ever happend to Christoph Pourcel? havnt herd anything abut him since outdoors ended last year
I hope Malcolm doesnt go 801 ! Every time I hear his name it reminds of Big James trying to motivate in him Bubbas World saying ,"you want to race with the pros ? Your not even a B rider" when he heard Malcom was doing 20 minute motos. Tell him pops, ouch !
JimM
CarlsbadCa
Agree Andy ! Wilson , Barcia, and Bagget are no brainers, Did you know Baker is Baggetts trainer ? Let me throw some props to Durham , Izzy, Swanepool , Larsen, Nicolette, Smith, Trettel, Hewitt and Anderson. Is it may yet ?
JimM
CarlsbadCa
I think Malcolm will grow into a fast dude...i am not sure he can come out swinging right away but how many kids have a facility like his to train and grow on...i think his future is in the big boy class, he is already too big for that bike...i bet...
You know who does deserve to be mentioned that no one has talked about. Ian Trettle, remember guys that kid was Tomacs biggest compettition in the amateurs. Had it not been for an injury he would have been up all ready! That kid can ride, I'm sure he won't disappoint!
IN the 250.. Barcia should dominate the series.. With Wharton doing fine...
Malcolm.. Even though he is the brother of... Hate to say this.. He will not excell....
Pourcel? He's done in the 250class... According to some french magasines... He is preparing himself for the MX.... 450 class.... Heuuuh... But they failed to mention with which team... Knowing the french.. And their hard ons for a french rider to do well... Rumours even circulate that the french president will step in and ask Obama to slam the AMA officials and force some team to take Pourcel in for the outdoor season... Ha,ha
Malcolm sucks. He'll never even reach Jeff Alessi status.
Word on the street is Malcom "looks" faster than he is, but will most likely an outside the top 10 guy, if he makes the main?? I guess you have to think for a minute, if he was that fast and promising he would be running a PC or JGR ride.....but we will see...he has a riding style similar to Brotha James, but he is a bigger kid....But I dont think he is even close to James speed or ever will be....not many are after all....
I hope Barcia crashes first heat and doesnt get to ride all season
Simon, your a clown , go away. Why would anybody wish an injury on any rider?? Did he steal your girlfriend and make you hold his trophy while he did it??
"jeff alessi status"...I just choked on my cereal LOL
But there has to be some advantage, growing up at the stewart compound, and riding with james all the time, his whole life. Seems like he should be good eventually, but maybe he doesn't want the fame that bubba has.
I'm looking forward to seeing another (former) Minnesotan on the track - Good Luck Gannon Audette in the lights!
HEY i think chad reed will win against stewart
unfortunatley barcia and wharton both belong to PC also... it would be nice to see someone completely dis-attached from mitch to get a win or a podium