by Andy Bowyer
One Industries Thursday Rev Up: Unadilla
Thursday, August 11, 2011 | 4:30 PM
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Hello, everyone, and welcome to the Rev Up. Last night I was out riding moto until 9:00, and it was all I could do to push past the stinging soap in the shower and make it to my bed with a fist full of ibuprofen. Yeah, I finally got my shit together and threw a leg over my bike Monday afternoon and it felt really, really good. I don’t remember why I quit hitting up the track. Oh, wait a minute, yes I do: I rode all last summer trying to make it to Loretta Lynn’s, then choked at my regional. What brought me out of the funk? The X Games did, son. The X Games did.
It really makes me scoff when I hear people who aren’t cool try to talk smack about the “Games.” If there were ever a supercharged, direct injection of motivation and adrenaline power in the universe, it would first have to give quarter to the globally televised ESPN X Games. In a nutshell, I was all to hell about the Pastranathon, left breathless by Shaun White’s complete annihilation, and made to remember the consequences by Chad Kagy and Jeremy Stenberg. Bottom line: watching the X Games made me get my dirt bike out and go rip that pig as best as I could. Watching them felt good, riding felt better, and the culmination of the two landed me in a shoulders-back situation as we stare down Una-effing-dilla. Old-school. Halcyon days.
More on the scene is the current state of the union of amateur motocross going down at Loretta Lynn’s. Watch the live timing and scoring. Read the names that are making things happen down there. If you’re a fan of competition, you can eat your fill from the drop of the gate at 7:30 a.m. until the final flag flies at 5:30 p.m. All the boys have been there, showing face and remembering why they are where they are in the motocross community. And if you didn’t come through Loretta’s or you name isn’t Chad Reed you aren’t shit. IMHO.
Another year of Loretta's is in the books.
Photo: Garth Milan
There has been a substantial amount of downtime this summer. I believe this to be a welcome reality in that the mega-grueling SX series grinds the boys down just to get dropped into the tornado of the outdoor nationals. Those races steal a lot from the boys, and breaks are good—especially with all that goes on with summertime.
That said, go ahead and crack your knuckles and get ready to see the charge make her way to Unadilla. Both titles are on the line and any picture you have painted for the outcome can only reach, at best, for validation.
But it’s getting down to the short and curlies.
250
Where in the name of Sal Masekala is this championship going to land? Dean Wilson was here last year and showed he has the juice, yet Tyla Rattray is strong, and through all of that, Blake Baggett has won the most overalls and is the “heat.” Blake has been the fastest. Will he be the man? There is going to be a bunch coming this way with these boys and it all gets pumped up at ‘Dilla this Saturday afternoon.
450
Wow. What do you think of this dust-up we have on our hands? Who do you love? Do you get behind the defending champion, the former champion, or the preseason pick to be champion? Like who you want—what you are going to eat is chaos. The points are tight enough that any of them can win. Who really has the sand right now? Last time they took a break, Reed went out and murdered the field in moto 1, then carted huge in moto 2. Since then, Ryan Dungey has found his groove and has the momentum, yet an always-steadfast Ryan Villopoto is lurking in the shadows. What we have here are some of the gnarliest tracks on the schedule coming our way. Unadilla this time around. Then we head to Southwick.
The boys of summer are back in action this weekend at Unadilla.
Photo: Andrew Fredrickson
Summer is always awesome, and this one has been on point. The X Games came and went and now all that lies in our sights are two very big title belts. It’s back to work this weekend. I tend to fancy myself a fairly strong forecaster of all things motocross, but I don’t have a clue how this one is going to shake down.
Right now I have raw knees, oozing blisters, and a gear bag of foul-smelling riding gear. But all I have on my brain as I trudge through my work day is “I need to change my tranny oil … need to put on a new rear tire … need to find some duct tape for my thumb....” I don’t like being off a motocross bike as long as I have been. If you’re reading this far, you’re never off one for too long. I’m no Hemingway by any stretch, but I’m a motocross man like you are. Until I’m gone, if someone ever asks who I am or what I do, I hope I can just reply, “I ride moto.”
Unadilla, baby. “Hurricane Hannah" lore? Title town in Loretta’s? There’s a great big ball of gunpowder ready to blow. There’s just a whole bunch right now. I hope you’ve felt it the way I felt it and you’re waking up in the morning with a trot in you step.
Thanks for reading, see you next week.
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After reading that, I believe Bowyer is on the Pain Meds.
Now that was a crappy Rev-up. F the X-games, Loretta's is holy but now let's get back to the big time! Unadilla!
I have had that "why am I not riding" feeling too many times only to jump back on the bike get blisters, holes in my thumbs and be sore for the next few days...but its a pain you feel good about because " I ride Moto"!!!.....
The downtime I think is good for everyone on and off the track....even the fans. The anticpation right now is almost equivlant to Anaheim 1....the off weeks have been pretty quiet...not much stuff going on....riders taking time to do their PR things and getting things lined up for next year...then back to work!!
GO RV!!
Baggett in the 250's and Dungey on the big bore. They both seem to have another gear in the tranny and the human machine, or another quarter turn of throttle. Unless the competition is stronger and well-rested after the break.
yea i believe he thought he was writing a late rev up for lorettas and xgames. unadilla was an afterthought. CMON ITS UNAF*CKINGDILLLAAAA!!!!
Reed "murdered" the field at Millville?....I thought Dungey was on his tail pipe most the race until he almost went over the bars while almost passing Reed allowing Reed to pull a little cushion after the Dunge backed it off.....Yes, Reed rode quite well that first moto, but I wouldnt say he "murdered" anyone
ANDY!!!! ANDY!!! For you to say "And if you didn’t come through Loretta’s or you name isn’t Chad Reed you aren’t shit. IMHO".... Come on Dude!!! Ya ever hear of a guy named Doug Henry??...And I am sure there are others too.
Yes now lets get back to the real racing this weekend.I hope this is the last of the Lorettas crap.
My name is Revin Kevin, and I like to do some revin.
But as far as revin, this week's "rev up" reminds me more of REV LIMITER ... zzz.
It's official! Dungey to Honda for 2012-2013 and 3rd year option. Stand by for press release from Honda and Dungey shortly.
I told you all that I thought that KTM deal was crap and that Dungey didn't need DeCoster.Whats going to be bad is that Canard will probably kill him in SX.Didn't he win like five rounds before he got hurt?
UNA-F#CKIN'-DILLA!!! BillC, I hope you're not on "the other side" ... cuz THE OTHER SIDE SUCKS!!! Sounds like a good forecast, and some interesting additions to both classes. Can't wait!!! Go Dungey! Go Dowdy! Go Barcia! (Gotta root for the local boys.)
OK, if you are the real Mathes that is most interesing, Yes Andy you usually write a better Rev Up, ya hopfully I wiil be able to ride again. gonna try the Vintage racing. I can walk again with my new hp so I must be HIP lol,
I hope Bagget and Reed pull this off outta the Hat in the Cat. Yes its the thrilla fom Dilla now. Has anyone saw my puter glasses ????????I dont think it matterrs cnt see anyhow????
Whoa - I wonder if Goose goes with him.
In honor of Dungey going to Honda, I have decided to change my name to Dungenous Red Crab. Although no one gives a ....
And as far as Unadilla, I no longer have any idea who will win between Dungey, Reedy and Villo. But is obvious which rider I support.
@ Crab
Villo is going to go 1,1 at Unadilla!
Unadilla is a man's track, and Reedy is will take no prisoners.
.....only kidding
I wonder ....would any rider and or team make an announcement at this time?
Dungey to Honda would be pretty sweet ...
" HONDA.....we make everyone faster!! "
C'mon, the only publicity the xgames should be getting on a "racer" website is some badass videos. Loretta's is over, our chance to see, read, and watch the fast up and comers is over. The only story that should still be echoing in the halls at racer x is, justin bogle's appearance at UNAF@CKINDILLA. How he will respond to the faster men after dominating the boys in the amateur ranks is yet to be seen. The real story of the week should be New Yorks prodical son Justin Barcia and his first race on the big bike. Not to mention at his home Nationial. Justin, I dont think will have the speed or endurance to hang with the top three after the 25 min mark. But be sure to watch him grab a holeshot and check out to a pretty good lead in the opening laps. Only to be reeled back in by the freight train. Justins hometown fans and will surely be hanging over the fences t-shirts in hand screaming at the top of their lungs. Go Get'em JB
If it was the real Matthes he would be Verified! I don't think Dungy was in Europe on an earlier break just for the fun of it. I think KTM and RedBull are stepping up to make a combined offer Dungey can't refuse and the others won't match. That's my prediction
IMHO
450: 1. Reed, 2. Villo, 3. Dungey, 4. Barcia, 5. Alessi ...
250: 1. Baggett, 2. Rattray, 3. Wilson, 4. Tomac, 5. Musquin ...
@ Crab
Do not change your name so fast old boy.
As of yet, there is no "real" news on the supposed Dungey signing at Honda.
Perhaps the post from "Matthes" is just childish tomfoolery.
I think the words fastest lawn dart will now be an even faster lawn dart.Go Barcia!
if it takes x games to make you want to ride you are a complete fag - x games sucked and this column was a piece of shit
timi, save your written comments for the rear side of your washroom door
The rest of us can do without
Holeshot!
@FRED LMAO best comment of the week!!!!
@RACERX
Is there anyway you could add a like button to the bottom of each individual comment block. (Kinda like youtube) I think it will up the amount of discussions and hillarity amongst us.
Two weeks off and we're two days away from Una-effing-dilla and you waste words talking about X-Games?
Finally we get back to racing! Three-way battle for the title in each class and only a few rounds left. The 30 second board just went sideways for the season gentlemen. AMA Motocross is alive and well.
Let's go racing!
@Senior+45 I so hear you...lol... @timi continues his streak of hateful takes but this time I must agree ...80% of X games sucked . Every time I turned it on someone was down with medical around them....Not good. The Aussies F-flip,step up(where the magical carburetor somehow continued to work flawlessly,shocking just shocking!!!)..EnduroX and Womens stunt shows were alot of fun to watch. Lets have a billion dollar ad campaign 'travisathon' and put his super-danger trick first and have him lose his mind and try it a second time real quick if he doesn't come close the first.Whoops ,end of 'travisathon', wait not yet whoops now it is. You may have real danger when Bam Bam trys to rev the valve train out the exhaust on his 4fity'. Personally I hope he joins the front runners and goes all denzel on it. Go anyone named Ryan with a red plate. Go Rattay. GO Una-f*#ki'Dilla. PS..who gets to win on the Suzuki when RD does move on. You Havoc 7 haters best pray he doesn't get on that thing cause like him or not that combination would be lethal (one way or another)....
This was actually one of the better rev-ups I have read. You guys need to give Andy a break. He wasn't focusing on how cool the X-games were. He was talking from the heart saying how he couldn't believe he had been off a bike so long. Then saw those guys ride and remind him he could ride pretty good and to get his &^% together and go ride. I can relate being a vet rider, that getting your &^$& together so you can go race/ride is half the battle. So it is so cool when you can keep going and get out there. Gota be in it to win it.
This has to be the biggest pill-o-shite I have ever read.
Thats right Andy. It's all about ripping the pig and nothing else matters. With all respect to all of the classes at every track and to the riders who will battle with the sky gods at Unadilla this weekend. Their rides don't really matter. Motorcycle riding is about ones own self.
Unadilla - it's an ancient Portuguese Greek word that made it to the Americas. The natives in that valley had a catapult that they used in ceremonies. We're talking hundreds of years back. They shot fire rings to "the Unadilla" for his protection in sea battle because they had boats and were once sea farers . Those same Hobokens also roamed around the Binghampton/ Meadow Valley area but they tried hard to have permanent villages in the Unadilla Valley. You can read about it at the NY national parks.
@ tonewall ... TY!! You got my joke! That makes one intelligent reader and there seem to be a few more from time to time.
Although it sounds strange, I also would like to see what it sounds like if/when Barcia does his excessive panic revs on a 450.
Ha,ha... Love the fake matthes's post..
BTW i am going to ride the 2012 KTMs tomorrow... :-D
Haven't been riding for weeks - need that sore feeling saturday night...
Am i a masochist or dirt bike addict? :-))
Ah and as far as unadilla - i put my money on CR 22... He has nothing left to prove and races just for his own pride and glory and for us fans - what a life that must be!
Sef154 The side I am on is always the COOL side!!! LOL I will be on my bike at 5:15am tomorrow morrning heading to the DILLA!!!!
USA's MXoN team has been solidified, right?
I guess you'll be on my side then, BillC. Will you be carrying any of your riding gear around?. I'll look for you.
really, a halcion reference??? I totally agree bowyer must have waited untill his pain meds kicked in to write this, wasnt the article titled "Thursday rev up- UNADILLA"? I would have much rather read about that subject then the x-games, his washed up riding second-wind & pill popping exploits...IMHO
gogogo racers!
@Andy, you know what, I was going to get my son and we were going to pick him up some shoes and things for his Senior year of high school. But I think we are going riding instead. Hell with shopping.
"All the boys have been there, showing face and remembering why they are where they are in the motocross community. And if you didn’t come through Loretta’s or you name isn’t Chad Reed you aren’t shit. IMHO."
Tell that to J. Dowd, and D. Henry....
Hey BILLC and bd200 what do you ride on the road?? PS: to all found my puter glasses although it wont help my typing much lol
Well I never knew that they ruined Dilla track that is a shame. At least I have my memories of the 87 Trophee Des to remwember and I walked the whole track taking pics of evrey foot of track and the views .
I feel your pain Andy!! I bought a rental property that took this whole race season up for me, I rode just twice this whole year and it SUCKS!! I'm weeks away from the rental being complete so I'm ready to roost on my RMZ!!
attaboy BillC, didn't see your earlier comment...
Yes Sef154, will have a kawasaki monster energy back pack( I don't buy stuff like that but my wife gave it to me for fathers day and it is damn nice!! LOL).... Just don't push me down the hill...OK,,LOL It would be cool to meet ya. Even though we don't always see eye to eye I respect you and your opion. Keep an eye out fo me.
Welker I have a KTM street bike!!
LOL
jd805 after I hit Submit I was pissed I forgot JD!!!
Good call bd200!! You can shop in the dark anytime, Nice day riding with son... TO FEW!!!
That settles it... all the GP riders " aren't shit".
Really??? Really?? Everyone is picking barcia to finish top 5.... I mean really?? I can see him pulling a holeshot like somebody said earlier but he isn't gonna get reeled in by anyone.He is gonna launch himself into the dirt at superhuman speed!!! Either way Go Barcia!!!!!!!!! Hopefully he doesn't clean/take out a title contender.
@Welker - Who said they ruined Unadilla? Granted, it doesn't have the grass covering it when we get there anymore, but it's still classic! Plus, they built a pretty cool little amateur track in the back (U-2) that allows them to have races without using the big track. Great spectator viewing, big, awesome track ... always a blast!
@BillC - I'll be yelling "Bill!" to everybody I see with one of those. (Hopefully not too many.)
RD1 leaves with the red plate, this is going to be EPIC! See you all up at 'Dilla.
LOL I will keep my ear's open sef. Were do you hang out most?? Or do you walk all day to see all angles?
I just hope for some tight racing!! I did pick RD in the poll, But maybe RV found that little missing piece over the last 3 weeks, or Reed is a stud and will come out and lay the smack down?? OH well I am heading out on a 40mi bike ride will check in when i get back. First day I have goton out of here early in a LONG long time!!
"YOU AINT SHIT" LMMFAO
Really guy?
You sound like little b!t(# Bowyer
Hey, BillC. I usually hang near the first corner for the first start, then make my way around past the Cavity to the back hill. I'm on the hill (the other side sucks!) most of the day (not counting my trip for philly cheese steak), then work around the rest of the track during the last moto. Maybe I'll see you. No politics!
It must have been nice to write on a site like this before the knucklehead masses started being able to come on and pick everything apart.
About what I do too Sef154, spent a lot of time on the back hill last year. I hope you find me.... No politics......OK.....well I might have to get one little jab in ;-)......Cut my ride a little short, 32mi. did not feel great tonight so I cut out the last big climb and I figured i would be doing a lot of walking tomorrow anyway.
You see what had happened was (lol) I wrote this two weeks ago and forgot it was an off-weekend. I had a long week of work and a lot going on and was behind the times, albeit 7 days...so I asked RX to just use this one.
Lot of strong comments here. Wow! Balls the size of a Mexican cliff diver with some of you. Mighty brave :)