10 Things to Watch For at Millville
Friday, July 15, 2011 | 1:20 PM
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10. The Whoops: Outside of the spectacular LaRocco's Leap, perhaps no obstacle is more infamous in this series than the Millville sand whoops--heck, they even built a replica set at RedBud. As always, a true test for man (and woman) and machine back here.
9. The Start: Spring Creek's high speed, right-handed first turn is one of the coolest to watch in this series. It's fast, wide and leads riders into a rough straight where you can make passes quickly if you don't get the start. And expect some great photos of all of this from the tower above the start, a pretty unique feature. This 12-race tour features eight left-hand first turns and four rights (here, Freestone, Colorado and Unadilla) and the right-handers are always a little trickier since the rear brake pedal is on that side.
8. The Set Up: Millville presents a dynamic combination of sand down in the bottom and hard-stuff up on top of the hills. That creates a test of compromise for suspension and tire guys--set the bike up for sand whoops or big, choppy downhills?
The start at Millville is always a challenge for the riders.
Photo: Simon Cudby
7. Weather Effect, Part 1: The impact came already, as this track has taken on some big rains over the last year, including one a few weeks ago. The crew is working hard, and chances are you won't even notice when you show up. But you never know if the obstacles and dirt will shape up exactly like they used to until the gate drops.
6. Weather Effect, Part 2: The forecast looks tame enough, with sunshine, temps in the 80s and nothing more than the typical summer thundershower possibility. But with the way this place was hit with rain recently, it's clear that even a small shower could turn into something big.
5. The Reset Button: Much-hyped rookie Jason Anderson has had a terrible season thus far, and he got a few weekends off to rebuild his fitness base for a second-half rebound. Said rebound needs to start here. And PJ Larsen came into the season with high expectations after a year down under. He's been struggling with a wrist problem all year, though. After missing most of the nationals, he is going to take another shot at it this weekend.
4. Fiolek/Patterson Part Infinity: Yes, Ashley Fiolek has held the WMX points lead through most of the year, but that was mostly because Jessica Patterson crashed and finished 13th in a moto at Freestone. JP won every other moto--until RedBud, when AF67 stepped up and scored straight up a 1-1. These two will get it on again this weekend.
3. Under/Over: While the headlines each week are dominated by a three-pack in the 450 and 250 class, that means another story is developing: others who wanted to contend for wins and podiums are getting shut out. In the 450s, Mike Alessi, Kevin Windham, Brett Metcalfe and Jake Weimer, to name a few, are hoping to get on the box soon. And in the 250s, the GEICO Honda tandem of Eli Tomac and Justin Barcia started the year thinking title. Now they're just looking to get a moto win.
The series returns to Millville this weekend.
Photo: Simon Cudby
2. Canard Returns: Perhaps it's unrealistic to think Trey Canard is going to just instantly run with Reed, Villopoto and Dungey for 30 plus 2. Twice. But Millville is just a start, and we would be surprised if he doesn't mix it up with them before long.
1. Second Half Surge: Reed, Villopoto and The Dunge have been on full-max for the last few motos, and they've battled each other to a standstill. Is there any room left to grow? Will anyone step up and reel off a big streak? Now's the time.
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$100 SAYS PATTERSON TAKES THE ROCKSTAR FASTEST LAP AWARD OVERALL!!!!
seeing that first pic, i want pourcel back in the ama
"These two will get it on again this weekend." - Oh yhea ill pay to see that.
Canard is going to crush it. 1-1 by 30+ seconds each. he'll be up there in points by the end of the year.
Ashley and Jessica getting it on?? HWWWAAAATTT!!
actually the "weather affect" will be a Big factor... It's been raining hard all day today (friday) here (i'm a local) and it's forecast-ed to be 100+º heat index tomorrow's race day with a 50-50% chance of strong but scattered thunderstorms! Things will be WET and very HOT. A big factor... good 'ol MN summer!
A week off and Millvile lets see what hapens Lets Race!!! Roooting for Reed "big" Blake and Ashley for the wins! The storms could mix it up all though! Good luck to all!!!!!
Canard will be lucky to get in the top 3. Where is J-Law?
I thought the AMA said no more right hand first turns and few years back, Southwick said thats why they changed theres.
i'm just waiting for BillC to say that #2 is going to crush it or some BS. Can't wait, so unpredictable. (ps) except in BillC's eyes.
Dirts take
Villo Has been getting it sorted out
Reed Has been picking his spots
Dungey Is always right there AND seems to be hanging it out more
IMO If anyone can show more noticable speed its RV.
JD
LOL fack that nobody wants Pourcel back. That guy is something else. Goes to show that it wasn't the Yamaha cause now he's crying about the Kawi not being right either. Hmmm here's a thought you have to test and practice during the week to make it right you stupid French fack. Glad to see him gone.
LOL fack that nobody wants Pourcel back. That guy is something else. Goes to show that it wasn't the Yamaha cause now he's crying about the Kawi not being right either. Hmmm here's a thought you have to test and practice during the week to make it right you stupid French fack. Glad to see him gone.
stop asking where is j law,he does not want to race or he would be there.canard could smoke him in his sleep.
he is actually doing a riding school for the fallen josh litchle you douchebag. so he's actually doing something postive. what positive thing have you done today
Honda - sign Dungey !
kick Grant to the curb as soon as possible, the tattoed idiot should not be allow to touch the factory honda !
Just as Benny J says, the weather WILL be a huge factor. Weege got the forecast a little wrong, it's going to be near 100 with a billion percent humidity. I can't wait to watch it live and in person!
Grant Doesnt Deserve to Ride tha Factory Honda????
Are you KITTTING ME? THe kid could ride, and it suck seeing him on the sidelines with teh plague of injeries. He will tear it up, mark my word.
He could even give J Law a run for the money
The sand whoops SUCK at Millville,, compared to 20 years ago. Now some of the guys are tripling throught them, hell,, maybe even quaden 'em.
Yes, JA156 has been having family issues and endurance issues. Now that hes had time to prepare and get a new mindset get ready for him to come our ripping. Welcome back ja156 or should i say JASON ANDERSON #312.
is Ashley Fiolek 18 yet??
I agree, the sand whoops are nothing like they used to be, they are HARD, not all that sandy anymore. They used to call it the "sand wash" back in the day.
@ BillC hey I always liked the right hand first turns because I dabbled in flatrack iin the 70's and we had no brakes yes we turned left.I learened to deal with it and knew I could get the holeshot! If I remember corectly ther used to be a right hand first turn at Wolf Creek MX in Texas I alway liked that. It just takes a different aproach.
Yes the weather wil be a factor and I hope evryone can handle the Midwest humidity cause it can suck the water right out of you. this dry heat is no big deal. I even when woking in the yard whath myself and use a neck cooler to keep my blod cool. Used them when I still raced in TX.
I had no problem with a right first turn either, I raced Southick I don't even know how many times. But when they changed it a few years back that was the reason they gave, "All AMA Nat tracks must have a left first turn".
@mxmofofofofo-- Quit your whining, you never have a post on here unless you are bitc&ing; about something. Your life must really suck balls. But the whoops at MIlleville havent changed at all. The bikes have, they are way better.. Stronger and faster, with ten times better suspension, and the riders are faster too. Its just better equipment, makes the obstacles smaller. They have even moved Laroccos leap back at least 15 feet over the years, the 250f's were clearing it easy a few years ago.
id say alex martin is going to b something to watch for tomorrow
Dungey's home track! Hope he wins both motos right in front of all his family and friends! That would be really cool! GO RYAN NUMBER 1 !!
In all the hometown excitment, lets not forget to top the Zook off after the parade lap. Just a lil suggestion since there is a chance of aliens comming to get it again.
HOT OUTSIDE have ya noticed?
all you guys are all fags saying JG doesnt deserve a factory ride lets see you ride with a torn acl for two 30 minutes plus 2 laps
yeah, u'll see me this weekend
OK ... I hope that Dungey makes me correct tomorrow. The Reedy and Villo fans will disagree .... but Dungey = 1,1.
Canard is back which is awesome, he'll mix it up in the top 3 soon enough.
RV2 seems to get his bike setup going and his 250-days craziness back, he will start to pull off 1-1's like he used to in 09.
I don't think #5 will ever have the speed to pull away from reed, rv or bubba on a regular basis outdoor, specially if he goes to ktm to ride that 350
just sayin'
08*****
I doubt that RD will go to KTM to ride the 350. It will be a 450SX, or not at all. Do you think there is any logic to moving from a competitive team to being as competitive as AS29?
Matthes mentioned on a recent PulpMX podcast that a big wig [I forget who] at KTM said, for US racing they may have to get away from the 350.
Ten things to watch for???? You forgot John Dowd "the Junkyard Dog" will be racing the pro class and his son racing in amateur class. At 43 Dowdys going to kick some young butt!!!! Can't wait until Southwick!!!!! Go Dowd!!!!!
I hear Chupacabras are even faster in the mud so those 250 boys better get ready for a good old fashioned arse kicking again. His only problem might be those PC bikes fair poorly in the mud sometimes but lets hope that happens to Wilson instead.
Fack. That's a new word.......
Fack it
fack off
fack face
mother facker
fack you
Don't fack with me or I'll fack you up mother facker!
What the fack are you gonna do about it?
Have a facking good say y'all!!
Edit: day, not say.
Wow some serious white trash writing going on in here. Settle down kiddies and check your spelling first. That whole Honda Josh Grant Jay Law crap, the guy is fast just keeps getting hurt, has nothing to do with his tattoos. The Dungey, will be riding KTM next season, and you Jap. lovers will hate seeing one of them bikes on the box. Not sure why you have to be hating them so much, a bike is a bike period..
I'm a Dungey fan (presently), and I still think Villopoto's gonna be hard to beat, at Millville and every other round this year. Prove me wrong, Dungey! (That's not a dare, that's hopefulness. Gotta have faith.)
Speaking of faith, it's gonna be great seeing Trey out there. Is a 3-4 too much to ask?
KTMs are nice; just rode a couple today on a trail ride with my pops. He's been working on his bikes for over 30 years and he says he's never seen a bike as over-engineered as the two KTMs he currently owns. (Probably not a good thing when your maintaining them, though.)
The bikes were awesome, but I swear I've never ridden as far, or trails as tough, as the shit we did today. I've been a zombie since I got back. Plus we didn't bring enough water. (Circle K ThirstBusters are from god.)
Hm... 'Circle' is definitely one of those words that looks stupider the longer you look at it. And maybe 'thirst, too.' 'Buster' looks great, though.
Good to see Trey back. I'm hopin' he gets in the mix of things with #22,#2 & #1. This probably the most competitive outdoor season in along time. After an amazing supercorss season to boot. I just hope that MX keeps moving in an upward direction. I am getting sick of football lock-outs and loud mouth overpaid athletes from such sports as popular as football.
I have always been a huge Reed fan and if he is racing, Dowd is a god to me but I do hope Dungey wins today...winning your home round is alway awesome. Good luck RD.
It would be nice to see Dungey reeling off a few 1 - 1 weekends to close this points battle back to a 3 rider chase, if not just for the excitement of the series going into the last few weekends. He got handed a raw deal earlier in the season and he now really needs to step up and start winning motos. I see him being the most consistant one out there, but he needs to start being more aggressive. But there are still a lot of motos left for any of these riders to have a DNF or bad moto.
fact..john dowd is 45 almost 46..fact.. dungey better enjoy his wins as ktm has issues one being roger decoster is 400 yrs old and even suggested going back to air cooling and twin shocks recently..fact..sipes almost won a moto at red bud so lets hope he can get out front again..fact jason anderson has had 17 yrs to work on fitness..like he didnt know two years ago he was gonna race pro?? fact..suzuki needs a lites class rider who can actually contend for the podium..fact...geico honda better get it together..looking pretty lame this year..fact ..josh grant has never been in great shape..looks fat and soft..too many in and out burgers..
Like the facts on J.D and J.G, but J.A has had some family issues (training shouldn't be an excuse). Talk about old, Sipes, how long are you going to stay in the 250's (till your 30?)