by Andy Bowyer
One Industries Thursday Rev Up: RedBuddddddd!
Thursday, June 30, 2011 | 10:10 AM
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Hello, everyone, and welcome to the Rev Up. Big weekend, folks. The Fourth of July weekend is quite the show, but in the racing world she really carries the steam. In the motocross world it simply means one word: REDBUD! I’ve said all along that all of the venues on the tour carry nostalgia, but RedBud is truly special. The rolling green confines, the gigantic American Flag, and one of the sweetest tracks in the world awaits us this Saturday afternoon.
Like most of you, I grew up loving the Fourth of July because of fireworks. My brothers and I would go nuts every year and had the gnarliest bottle rocket wars you can imagine. I’ve read some books since then, visited the Antietam Battlefield and Arlington National Cemetery and have grown to appreciate why they call these United States the “Land of the Free” and “Home of the Brave.” I ride a Harley, I take my hat off every time I hear the National Anthem, and I always take time to watch a 60-foot American Flag dance with the wind. I love our country and I’m grateful I was lucky enough to be born here.
On with the charge.
Dean Wilson will be bringing the red plate with him to RedBud.
Photo: Garth Milan
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How about “Bad” Blake Baggett? Hey, nothing for nothing, what stoked me out the most was when he threw pan over the huge triple step up on the last lap of the second moto. I haven’t seen anyone lay one out on the last lap of the last moto since Carmichael showed drain plug over LaRocco’s Leap in 2007. If you win, you must claim it and pan that son of a bitch. Blake did. [Golf clap.]
I think this is the weekend we see Justin Barcia go berserk and get it done. The rough, wide open, and multi-lined course favors Justin’s “pin it and pray” style, and I think he’s ready to put one down—mononucleosis or not. That said, I remember how fast Dean Wilson was at RedBud last year and he will carry the red number plate with force. Like Barcia, Wilson’s style favors this track. He uses his lanky frame to carry his front wheel wherever he wants it to go—and wherever that may be, it will be fast.
Plus, my boy Wil Hahn will be making his return to the fire. Wilbur came into the 2011 season ready to contend for both titles but got busted up at A1. He’s back now and he’ll be fast. How fast? Go show them how we do it in Kansas, bro.
Will Reed take home yet another victory in 2011?
Photo: Garth Milan
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How good do you think it felt for Ryan Dungey to hold his index finger to his lips last weekend and say, “Shhhh....” and quiet all of us down. He wasn’t riding aggressively enough. I was watching the first moto with my brother Casey and he said, “Look, not aggressive enough. Not even close to RV.” Well, he went out in the second moto and beat Chad Reed heads up, and threw pan over the finish line with his first victory of the season.
With these guys, it’s pretty much the RV, RD, and CR show. But it’s a good one. We may see Mr. Alessi get in there and fight for a while. Don’t forget #800 was on James Stewart’s pace when he got TKO’d at RedBud ‘08.
Ah man, there’s so much going on. I have my heart beating for the show over at RedBud, then little brother Clint will be down in Daytona this Saturday night. It’s the Firecracker 400 and it’s about the time a year for the wheelman to go get one. He’ll have them on their feet; I just hope he has the luck at the end. Good luck, son.
Meanwhile, I’m leaving for Northern California tomorrow to see my pals. I’ve been lucky to make friends all over the world, but I only have three or four real pals. My pals have been the greatest muse in my life. We’ve seen more, done more, and laughed harder than you can fathom. I’m always going to miss something when I take a week away, but I’m so stoked to be spending the greatest American weekend with my pals, doing American shit. Love you guys, can’t wait to see you.
Or will it be the Villopoto show?
Photo: Garth Milan
All that mushy fodder aside, it’s time to light the candles, folks. It’s time for the biggest weekend of the year and it’s time for the damn Rockstar Energy Drink RedBud National! I raced the RedBud National in 1996—the year Jamie Dobb won the first moto, then opted out of moto two—but I digress. RedBud is awesome, folks. I’ve hung my ass off the back of my bike around that nasty start stretch and I’ve been in a bottle rocket fight in the infield. Pick your poison; RedBud is such a great, great event.
Who is going to be the man this time around? It better be a Yankee I tell you that, and I tell you whoever wins better twist that pig upside down over LaRocco’s Leap and claim it for the home team.
Happy Independence Day, my friends. Take care of each other and let’s get ready to blow this weekend out of the park!
Thanks for reading, see you next week.
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I've got to agree that RD wasn't aggressive enough to win, but just posted in "10 things" how he was the most aggressive rider(in moto1) through the turn that we were by so much that he ruined the far inside rut (in moto2 almost no one used it) I say thanks to his aggressiveness through it. I also say that he'll be battling with, or leading RV for the rest of the series.
Hell yeah...great read!
It isn't "Bad" Blake Baggett, it is El Chupacabra! C'mon, Bowyer...if Racer X doesn't run it, it'll die. Save El Chupacabra!
Have a few cold ones for us Andy!!!!!
I would like to live the rest of my life never hearing the words "El Chupacabra" ever again. Stupid stupid nick name.
When Weigandt started using that STUPID nickname, he stated the legend was from Italy. Wrong. It started in Puerto Rico and is common in South America, Mexico and now here in America.
I for one hope that nickname dies FAST !!!
cant wait to watch it!
"BAD" Blake Baggett like it. Rev one up for "Bad"!
Go Hahn Brothers,
Go Kyle Cunningham & Matt Lemoine
Go The Dungey
Go Justin Brayton
Heck yeah, can't wait
he said it was from "Latin America." He started using El Chupacabra because of the Pulp MX review show with Weege and Ping. They give Weege a word of the week that he has to throw into the broadcast, Chupacabra was one of them. Blake baggett just happen to be the easiest way for him to get it in there. Way you hating so much?
"BAD"? Seriously? LAME!! Might as well start calling him BB or B2.
El Chupacarbra lives on.
Oh one more thing, 800 will not win an overall let alone a moto the rest of this season or ever again.
REEEDBUUUUDDD!! Yes, I cant wait. The crazy crowd at Red Bud never fails to deliver. What a perty it will be. There are 8 of us going this year together. And it will be HOTT!! The weather is showing temps in the 90's folks. But the dirt will be dark and perfect. Its on!!
I have been say RD is not aggressive enough for 3 years!! LOL If he ever lets lose LOOK OUT!!
Have Fun BD, I will make the trip to Red Bud in the next few years.
I'm gonna start my own, Blake "THE BRUTE" Baggett! He may not look like one when he's off the bike, but he sure rides like one! Cmon Blake, you gotta show them foreigners that this is OUR series!!
Love the Patriotic tone to your words Andy......I, too, take off my hat, AND, I stop what I'm doing and respect our flag and national anthem when it is appropriate.
I was a motocross racer in the 70's. I am a life long motocross fan. I am a retired vet.
The Dunge has the "mo" and should continue his winning steak to 2, but, Poto will give him all he can handle.......Barcia for the 250 overall, but Double D (you gotta like this kid) will get a podium in one of the motos.......
All ya'll out there have a great 4th of July weekend at whatever it is you choose to do, but don't forget to take a minute to think of our soldiers who are in Afganistan and Iraq, and their families as well............
RD looked willing to hang it out in M1 skirmish with Reed. Then he wins M2........Geez ! I'd good so far as to say i have noticed more fire from him since the SX chain deal
Pala374
Bowyer, you are the RC of journalism. Wide open,agressive and killing it! Good read. I cant wait to visit redbud someday.
REEEEED BUUUUUUUDDDD!!! nough said....
Bad we want the nickname to die because its super STUPID.Two big Dorks came up with that nickname.You must be a big dork as well
Ahem.. "El Chupacabra" I mean, really? What the hell is that crap? Haha. Sorry, I don't care who or what circumstances manifested that moniker, it sucks canal water. Perhaps "Bad" Blake isn't the best, but it's what i'm going to call him as long as I write the Rev. And it'll always be RV Park, too.
Happy 4th of July, kids. :)
I love Red Bud, big shout out to tim and amy richie! I look forward to this weekend every year, best outdoor track every! Rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeeddddddddddd Bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuudddddddddddddddd.
Right on!!
Will someone please explain what makes Blake and goat sucker?
@Baker539--REEED BUUUUUDD!!!!!
Tim and Amy Ritchie--Big shout out you guys, best track in the Nation!!!
What's the 1996 backstory on Jamie Dobb walking away after the moto 1 win?
El Chupacabra is a badass nickname. dude comes from the back all the time and wins! I don't care who wins I just wanna see a great race. I'll be all around the track on Sat. and screaming for anybody. I wanna see the 250s do the leap again. i loved when Hot Sauce did it even when he was back in the 30's not even fighting for a win. RedBud is the greatest time of the year. CANT WAIT!
GoatSucker? That's butt patch I'd "like" to run; whatever Matthes is smoking- um, no thanks!
i was thinken tha'same thing there ride111mph. This cursing is a possible sign of inebriation hahahaaa. Great read Bowyer man. patriotism is key
What does riding a Harley have to do with being patriotic? Harleys are actually un-American. Since when is being American about being slow, loud and over priced? All bark and no bite! thats not what this coutry is about. This is the greatest sport in the world and Harley doesn't pay anyone in it!
I hope Barcia waits for the track to dry out a little this time before he attempts Larocco's Leap!
Great Rev-Up Andy. Happy 4th! Tip a few coldies back and enjoy your weekend.