Open Mic Part 2: Reed, Hansen, Moss, Izzi, Faith
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Interviews by Steve Matthes and Jordan Roberts
Chad Reed, TwoTwo Motorsports Bel-Ray Racing, 2nd in SX Class
Racer X: Good ride. The lappers got in the way a bit but it made for a great race.
Chad Reed: Why is everyone being hard on the lappers? I mean, yeah they were hard, they sucked, honestly.
But they jacked both of you up.
Right. He got them and I got them, it was one of those things. That Alessi group, damn, they were going at it as a group, so we maybe caught them off-guard a bit. I got jacked on maybe lap 13 or 14, but then he got jacked and I caught back up to him. It was a tough track, whoops were gnarly.
But you were gaining on him there [the whoops]. Did you know that was your strength?
Yeah I knew that was my strength, it always has been.
I was waiting for the 19th lap blitz by. But you weren’t close enough.
Yeah I wasn’t close enough. The pass he made, I wasn’t able to triple, and he got a little gap on me. That was probably the only thing I was bummed with, the fact that when he made the pass I wasn’t able to triple before the finish line and he just got a big enough gap that he wasn’t going to give me the opportunity on the last lap. He hooked me up a few times pretty good in those turns, so I was going to send it if I had a chance.
Yeah you made a comment on the podium about aggressive racing, and this was the first time this year we’ve seen two of the big guys really go at it. So maybe now it’s starting to pick up?
Yeah, clearly you have guys who want to win the championship, and tonight he showed he wanted to win more. I’m not mad at him for anything, it’s just that he showed me, that’s what it takes to win, and that’s cool. Let’s race now! Rubbin’ is racing, and really nothing is off limits because he was sending it. Credit to him for getting the job done and getting the W. I almost got win number seven here.
Yeah almost another win in San Diego. We in the media are always debating what it is about you in San Diego, but it has to be something. The dirt? The layout?
Honestly, I don’t like the dirt! Tonight it was slick and it was nasty. I just felt like I rode well tonight. Yeah, the stadium has an atmosphere unlike any other stadium we come to, and it’s a football stadium, the first one we come to, and I generally like that layout more. The whoops are gnarly which always seems to benefit me. Yeah, sucks I didn’t get number seven. It would have been nice.
"Let’s race now! Rubbin’ is racing, and really nothing is off limits because he was sending it. Credit to him for getting the job done and getting the W." - Chad Reed
Photo: Simon Cudby
Josh Hansen, Dodge Hart & Huntington, 5th place in the SX class
Racer X: Congrats on your season best fifth place finish. How’d it go for you out there?
Josh Hansen: Yeah, it was good. It was a good racetrack. It was a bit gnarly [with] those whoops and I think everybody struggled with them. I seemed to have a pretty decent way to get through them in the main event. I just got a super bad start, man. I think me and my teammate were honestly dead last and we made our way back up to top five. I’m pretty stoked, you know. We’re building each weekend and that’s what we wanted. We really do want to carry this farther every single weekend and more or less just be solid. I’m super thankful to be here.
Do you feel like you were faster tonight in comparison to other nights or do you think consistency helped you, which is where others faltered?
I think consistency tonight really helped me. I think those other races I was thinking too much. Which, I don’t know that I was riding bad but I was my own worst enemy. So I really feel that I kind of broke the ice and just let it come to me tonight. It worked out well.
"It was a bit gnarly [with] those whoops and I think everybody struggled with them." - Josh Hansen
Photo: Garth Milan
Matt Moss, JDR J-Star KTM, 3rd place in the SX Lites class
I talked to you last weekend and you said you felt like you’re a podium guy. You definitely proved your point. How’d it go for you?
It went really good. The whole day I felt really good. Practice went great. I qualified the best I have and I always turn it up come race time. I qualified eighth. I got out to a great start in my heat. You know, third, my best heat finish. I just thought, tonight I can do it. I got out to a great start. I was in third and passed into second, then Seely got me and I stayed in third for the whole race. I’m just so pumped for the team -- the JDR J-Star KTM team. I can’t wait to have these eight weeks off and go motocross testing, then get back for Las Vegas.
Yeah, that’s definitely a good note to leave on with the upcoming break. How hard was it to stay consistent out there tonight? It seems like guys were going down everywhere out on the track.
It was hard. The whoops were really technical, but otherwise, I felt like I was just sitting there by myself. After Seely passed me, there was no one coming up behind me and I really wasn’t catching Seely. I just sort of tried to keep my head about it. The 15 laps actually felt like it went quick. I thought sitting in that position it was going to be a long race. All in all, the night was great. I’m looking forward to getting home and seeing my friends and family.
You weren’t around right after the race… How was it peeing in that cup? (Drug testing for riders, especially top finishers, has been enforced heavily as of recent.)
Stressful! [There’s] some guy looking at your private bits and telling you that you need this much. And first time I came up short… that’s what they always say [laughs]. And then uh, got enough, luckily.
Well congratulations on your podium finish tonight.
Thanks mate.
"I was in third and passed into second, then Seely got me and I stayed in third for the whole race. I’m just so pumped for the team -- the JDR J-Star KTM team." - Matt Moss
Photo: Simon Cudby
Nico Izzi, Star Valli Yamaha, 5th place in the SX Lites class
It was a pretty crazy track – very tough whoops, that’s for sure. How’d the race go for you tonight?
It was a tough day all day. The whoops were getting me; I’m a short guy. They were a little tough like you said, but [we] pulled it together for the main. I got a good start and just found a rhythm. I dropped back for the first couple laps, but put on a good charge and didn’t get tired. I really felt strong towards the end. I think I could’ve got fourth but I ran out of time. It’s good man! I’m happy with my fitness. I’m happy with the way I rode. I just need to keep trying to get on that box.
Yeah, you definitely had some good battles out there with some of those guys.
Yeah, for sure. There was never really a dull moment. It was good, it kept me on my toes. Like I said, just got to keep trying to work toward that box, you know? It should be a good year. I just have to stay healthy like I’ve been doing.
"Yeah, for sure. There was never really a dull moment. It was good, it kept me on my toes." - Nico Izzi
Photo: Simon Cudby
Gavin Faith, GEICO Honda, 6th place in the SX Lites class
It looked like a warzone out there. How did you pull of a season best sixth place?
Yeah, it was good. I didn’t get off to the best start. I think I came around the first lap in eleventh. I just put my head down and tried to charge for it. About halfway through I started to feel like I was getting a little pumped up from my injury last weekend. I had to back it down a little bit. I think I was in seventh the last lap when I got around [Billy] Laninovich for sixth. It’s good. I can’t complain compared to the last three weekends. It’s a good starting place. I’d like to be up there a little bit farther but it’s definitely a good starting place. The whole GEICO team has been behind me a hundred percent, so it feels good.
Did you have any close calls out there?
Umm, no. I was pretty good. A couple times in the whoops a little bit, but nothing too crazy. I’ve got some long legs under me -- a little extra suspension travel -- so it was good.
"It’s a good starting place. I’d like to be up there a little bit farther but it’s definitely a good starting place." - Gavin Faith
Photo: Simon Cudby
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"He hooked me up a few times pretty good in those turns, so I was going to send it if I had a chance"........ What is he talking about?? Hell RV could have drove right in front of you like you did to JS last year but RV NEVER even touched you. Hell last week You took RV high in turn two on the first lap!! Somthing that I think most guys would say is cheap. So I guess we can expect Reed to take out RV now at some point cuz he can't beat him any other way??
Damn I was starting to like Reed a lot more the last two years, now he is sounding like a cry baby a little bit. I can't believe it. I gave him the benifit of doubt for what he said right after the race but not now.
"Rubbin’ is racing, and really nothing is off limits because he was sending it".... What was bad about what RV did?? I still can't believe this.
Get off it BillC. He didnt really say anything about being dirty. He just said RV wanted it more. How can you not like a guy for saying what he feels. If it was Dungey or RV saying these exact same words you would be sporting wood. Reed is honest, and says what he feels, it kinda refreshing to me. You have never been a Reed fan, and he was first your enemy because you were a Stewtard, now you are on the RV bandwagon and you still hate Reed because he said he may race RV aggressive.. Good for him, it makes the racing fun and exciting. I am an RV fan myself, but I am not going to not like a guy for racing hard. If it wasnt for Reed, last race would have been kinda boring..
I think Reed's comments were like an ink blot test. What you hear depends on how you feel about the guy.
You could tell Moss was maybe wishing he didn't say "came up a little short" when he did. He seems like a funny guy.
what reed says shouldnt be a surprise to anyone. he has always been like that. He is talking like RV made contact with him. RV did not make any contact with Reed. So now just because RV made a great aggressive, but totally clean pass on Reed, all of a sudden Rubbin is racing and anything goes now.
Pretty much why i have never cared much for reed. He is alright, but damn, stop talking like RV did something wrong.
I am sick of CR and his constant whining and never giving anyone credit for good racing and kicking his butt. It appears like he is setting the stage to knock RV down because that is the only way he can beat him. But he better be careful because RV has corner speed on him and will win those battles, unless he center punches like he did JS. The next time CR bails off instead of feeling bad I am going to rejoice and fist pump. I am shocked the interviewer did not call him on his stupid remarks about rubbing is racing like RV hit him. CR is a dude that only won titles when the big boys were out, he has never beaten RC, JS, or RV instead he has been their whipping boy. He pushed hard in San Diego and if he continues he is going to buy the farm soon like he did in the outdoor when he went bezerk and passed RV.
YOU SUCK REED.
I like Reed but I didn't see RV ride aggressive at all, he took him a bit high in one turn from what I saw... a typical pass
Red44 get real, here are a few quotes from Reed.
.Rubbin’ is racing, and really nothing is off limits because he was sending it
.He hooked me up a few times pretty good in those turns, so I was going to send it if I had a chance.
Sounds like crying a bit and also sounds like he will take him out. If your so blind yopu can't see that I can't help ya. seems like others see it my way also.
.Also don't tell me who I like or don't, I stuck up for Reed when he started his own team when most said he was all done. so unless you have some type of proof shut your trap about who I like or don't like.
@ Claxton............Old topic but Reed never centre punched JS at Atlanta last year, JS was way high in the turn and could see Reed before he gassed it into the side of him. I wouldn't call it a clean pass Reed went for but JS contributed to them going down just as much as Reed did. JS is actually the one who centre punched Reed when he squidded out in the whoops and put Reed on the concrete with his bike laying on his back. He should thank Reed for stopping his own big flight to the concrete that would have been much worse if Reed didn't take the brunt of the hit. Anyways, I like listening to Reed, he is savvy and thinks out what he says. He's not afraid to put things out there and get in peoples' heads. He's just letting RV know he will be there and will take it if he can, which he should! He's chasing this title just as much as anyone. If you does park RV in some cheap move though I'll be pissed, RV is my boy!
How about Gavin Faith??? Geico Honda needs to keep him in the stable through the rest of the season. He has improved at every round and I don't think Wil Hahn is going to have anything for top runners. Plus I like cheering for a fellow Iowan :)
Should this surprise anyone? I knew it as soon as Reed got interviewed after the race. He is going to try to take RV out the frist chance he gets. He is the most consistently dirty rider. Period.
I didnt see anything wrong with Reed's comments. He is a competitor with a burning fire and pride. I like it. you can tell he has respect for Rv and i'm sure Rv has the same for him.Great race, dallas should be good. I dont see Reed pulling any take out moves,but maybe some good banging though.
I hope Faith gets a ride for the outdoors. I've seen him haul the mail at Millville, as an amateur.
I love all the hate. The guy said he is going to ride aggressive, gave RV credit, but said he was going to Bring it. My god, quit snivelling!! should he buy RV flowers and send candy?? Nope, Bang bars and see what happens. Reed can and has rode physical. This series just got elevated to the next level!!
Reed is a badass!!! This is hilarious and good reading.
Claxton your kinda a baby, im starting to think Reed is in your head. Every post is all about him. Your a dork, if you own a bike go out and ride it. If not take the training wheels and streamers off.
Yea, Reed seems to forget he did the same move to RV the previous weekend.
BillC....search all your posts...he is right on the money about jumping off one wagon and to the next. Real Reed fans dont give a crap if you stuck up for him with his team. Reed is better to listen to than a robot, good stuff and it is making it more interesting. Dont be the guy that tells people to shut their mouth on a thread, that is just obsured and your better than that.
No matter how many Aussies grace your shores, you dumb ass yanks will never quite understand Aussie humour!
Reed is all about mind games ....they work on James, but not RV...Reeds comments above tell me he is frustrated, just like when RC or James would beat him in the past, he would start in on the double standard routine of them being agressive while he is Mr nice guy, meanwhile he did the exact same thing to RV just last week.... Reed has made those same types of passes on guys this year, but when it costs him a win, this is what he does... When Alessi moved over on RV in the whoops, RV had to slow up and that gave Reed the chance he needed to catch up....He made a pass and RV took it right back the same way Reed took RV high last week(or oakland..i forget)....In order for Reed to be aggressive on RV, he'll need to catch him first and Alessi wont be there every week to hold up his old amatuer rival helping out his buddy 22
I think Reed is just using this stuff to try to get in RV's head. He's saying it because he knows it will come back to RV and maybe, just maybe RV will be riding a little more protective with Chad behind him. Which is exactly what Chad wants, right? But I don't think RV is going to take the bait, not much rattles him!
@KilloMoto - your bias is showing, Reed was held up just as much if not more by Alessi.
Hey br411, If it gives you great pleasure to do a personal attack on me as a poster here then so be it. If it bothers you as a CR fan to read something he created for himself by opening his pie hole then I accomplished my mission it seems.
CR does not concern me one bit until he proves one day he can beat one of the big dogs of America motocross. What we have seen from him in the motocross of Nations and when the bad boys are around could be put in a thimble. Chow
Finally, if we are taking about take outs maybe Jake Whiner should re-watch the race and realize the move Dungey played on him was no different than the move Weimer put on Sipes in the LCQ. Karma police, arrest this man....
And, Weimer pull some results again soon because Deano is probably shopping for his 2013 450 ride and I bet Monster/Kawi is thinking he's got a lot more upside than Jake.
Hey hamncheeze, kilomoto is absolutely correct and you need to check the lap times and see where RV lost a second the lap he was held up where CR did not lose anything. But RV showed him who the boss dog was by smoking his rump and making him whine like a baby once again. So what we see now is CR being owned by RV just like he was by RC, those red heads are BAD Dudes.
WTF? Where did Reed whine? I get so annoyed with people talking about him whining. He said RV wanted it more......that's it. And "Rubbin is Racin"? C'mon people, that is just fun smack talk. There are some touchy-feely sensitive folks on here and can't see humor in anything. Nobody is talking about Dungey's move on Weimer? Bunch of whining in these posts!
Reed is a badass.Simply put.If you can do better,go for it.If not..STFU
br411 I have not jumped on any wagon's, I have been an RV fan sence he turned pro. Just cuz i have talked about JS's speed in the past I got labled a "fan" I was not. I like to watch the guy ride cus he is on the edge. The Point about Reed is he said I hate Reed, Well if I did why would i stick up for him?? The Problem is if you say anything but praise for a guy you are a "hater" if you say anything good your a "fantard" Its a joke. I rate them by how there doing it just happens to be my Fav is the best right now. I got labled a Tomac fan and a Wilson hater by a guy cuz a week ago I said the only chance Wison had is if something bad happens to Tomac... Well it did and the Guy goes nuts on me. The truth is I wanted Wilson to win the ltes title before it started but felt Tomac was the better guy this year and said so after the first race. some people don't like to hear anything but praise for "there guy" Red44 must be a Reed fan cus he only see it one way. I have NO issues at all with bar banging just found it funny that Reed makes it sound like RV was dirty and now anything goes, I asked what RV did and Red44 skips that part and goes off. I ask again what did RV do that Reed thinks was so bad??
hamncheese - No doubt the lappers held both RV and Reed up, not disputing that.....however, I didnt see Alessi move over on Reed forcing him to slow up when Reed was making the pass.....Reed had to follow Alessi around for a few turns where everyone was equal speed for the most part, but in the whoops where Reed was strong is where things really tightend up after 800 went into RV's line.....racing is racing and so are lappers....Reed got his chance and RV took it back....Reed had that extra push of SD mojo and he almost had win #7....so again, I think he is just frustrated....watch his facial expression when Bates says " your now 6pts back " during his interview, actions speak louder than words.......just as bad as pouring the champagne on the ground....
I am sure Skippy was just disappointed that he got beat. Poto mad a clean move him that was great. But I think Chad said it," who wants it more". If Chad wants to race RV like that every weekend, then bring it on. You can see where he stepped it up his game and a little bar banging won't hurt. Also keep putting in longer whoop sections, I thought they were cool, and something from the past. I haven't see whoops that long in years. As for Chad bringing RV flowers and candy, I the guys in the pits might start talking. lol
@BillC, you have bad-mouthed Reed up one side and down the other side over theyears on this site. Anyone who has been on here before know that. You defended Stewart and attacked Reed several times over the years, and you know it. Like I said, if the interview was the same, but those words were spoken by Stewart, or now RV, you would be defending his remarks to the end. But since its Reed, you are calling him a whiner.
And NO, I am not a Reed fan as you say. I am an RV fan, but I dont "hate" anyone as guys may think. I do love good racing, and I dont cheer against anyone.. Until the Des Nations of course.
I dont think RV did a single thing wrong to Reed, except win the race..To answer your so important question.
And show me were you asked me what RV did?? I still dont see that in your post..
Red44 the psoit right above your first post on this thread. "What was bad about what RV did"
.SO if I took JS's side on an insident I hate Reed and Love JS... WOW... Thats called an opion on what happen not love or hate on anyone. I still can't believe you think I jumped from JS to RV now That crackes me up But seeing how you missed were I said "What was bad about what RV did" I am not surprised at all by it.
. And again I Don't care who said it, I wanted to know what provoked Reed to say that when pretty much everyone on here said the same thing.. RV did nothing... but Reed comes off sounding like it's payback time. You seem to be the only one who does not see that. So there is nothing to defend here no matter who said it.
There is the BillC we know! Welcome back!
Claxton...personal attack really? Get outside and your skin might get a little tougher. You really don't think Reed is a big dog, why was Js never able to win a title over RC? Is he not a big dog either. You can now discredit JS supercross title that he won over Reed by four points because Reed isn't a big dog. And the perfect season away because there wasn't a big dog. News for you whiner all 20 of those riders on the gate are bigger dogs than any one of us are. Also Reed has as many 450 titles as JS, he has also been on the podium 118 out of 143 supercross main events. No he isn't a big dog at all.
If your going to come on here and chat, take off the training wheels and step up. Every one of these riders has unreal talent...show some respect.
I have given Reed plenty of crdeit in my last several posts. I also don't quite understand all of his comments. BillC was kind enough to list a couple.
Just because Reed said it, that does not make it the truth. RV went after the position and made a clean pass, NO CONTACT, it was aggressive but it was clean. As far as Reed's comments, I have said before he is the smartest guy out there when it comes to gamesmanship. There is no doubt in my mind he had an agenda for his carefully chosen words. There is nothing wrong with strategically making comments in a post race interviews. It is one of the things that makes Chad Reed a complete racer and competitor.
It just happens to be the one thing about him I don't care for. I also don't believe he would actually get into a ram and pick up first war with RV. I definitely don't see that as a way for him to close the points gap. That may be a fire he does not want to light because he may not be able to put it out for the remainder of his racing career.
wow a 30 second interview with Reed has created Armageddon. Hilarious! BTW I hope Reed, RV, RD, JW, KW, Metty or Shorty win next week. I love this sport.
You wrote in your post that you directed a question towards me. Not just one in general. Why is it when someone post a comment, they have to answer YOUR question when it isnt directed towards anyone??? And I dont think Reed did anything wrong, but like I said. Would you go off like that if this same interview was said by RV or Stewart?? No I dont think you would interpret it that way from them. That is my point. You see it that way because you ARE NOT a Reed fan. That is my point.
And you didnt just take Stewarts side on "A" incident, You take Stewarts side on EVERY incident. For years, always.
Billc...I agree that Poto didn't do anything wrong and it was a clean pass. I think Reed is being Reed and knows he could have been more aggressive and got the W. He is pissed at himself not RV, The thing people need to understand is Reed says exactly what he thinks and doesn't care. It gets you in trouble but it is entertaining to me. I see where your coming from though.
Ha Funny! Some of you call Reedy a whiner and listen to you guys! You people would be haters/negative in your normal everyday lives! I loved the racing, loved the riders comments and I'm pumped for this week and the rest of the season! Enjoy your miserable day at work/home haters!
BillC I think if CR was botthered at all with the pass it's because RV used his move except CR saw it coming and was smart enough to let RV go by rather than maybe crash like JS7 did. And I also think he's just trying to get into RV's head if he can. We'll see.
234 Thanks I'm with you each the racing is getting better.
I would imagine there is a mutual respect between RV and CR. but the racing isn't about friendships. I like the crafty Vet Reed. RV1 did nothing wrong, just passed him back with authority.
Bigtireguy, You said it RV1 did nothing wrong, CR just wants him to think he did something wrong.
More good racing to come!
just a little mental war-fare!! lol
That's why he's been a front runner for so long!
I never saw RV do anything bad to Reed. I was a little taken back by Reed's comments. Maybe it is a head game thing. Cunning......
I also don't think RD did anything bad to JW. Shoot, with RD's demeanor, he could probably t-bone someone and we would all think it was a mistake.
Sorry I meant to post here instead-There's another way that Reed might have meant it- If he had held his ground and just pinned it instead of backing off and letting him by, they might have both gone down. Then it would be a race to see who can get up and going quicker- By allowing himself to get stuffed like that, he couldn't triple out and then lost the race. A much more extreme example would be Stewart and Reed at Atlanta last year. So- he might be saying If he had wanted it as bad as Villopoto he would have fought harder for it-
It takes two to tangle.
OK RED44 lets take what you just said piece by piece.
."You wrote in your post that you directed a question towards me. Not just one in general. Why is it when someone post a comment, they have to answer YOUR question when it isnt directed towards anyone???
.The answer... CUZ YOU where the FIRST poster after me and yelled at me but skipped the question so one could assume you read my post right?? You don't need to answer my question but when you go off on me it would make sence too.
.And I dont think Reed did anything wrong, but like I said. Would you go off like that if this same interview was said by RV or Stewart?? No I dont think you would interpret it that way from them. That is my point. You see it that way because you ARE NOT a Reed fan. That is my point.
.For at least the 2nd time I will say this. I Don't care who said it, I wanted to know what provoked Reed to say that when pretty much everyone on here said the same thing.. RV did nothing... but Reed comes off sounding like it's payback time. You seem to be the only one who does not see that. So there is nothing to defend here no matter who said it.
.I think part of our problem is you don't read my whole post and i need to post the same thing 2 or 3 times for you because you keep asking me the same question or keep making the same statment about how you think I would feel. you don't need to do that if you want to know how I would feel about something just ask. I am not bashful I will tell ya. It seems most on here agree with me also but you seem to want to only go after me. Not that I care cuz this is fun to me :-) good day
I dont think RV1 did anything wrong at all. And I dont think Reed really meant anything serious from his comments here. I think he is trying to get into the heads of few guys. According to RV1's mechanic, Reed is wasting his time. He said RV doesnt seem to worry about much. But Reed know RV had a hard time getting around him once. RV didnt get around him, so he is playing some mind games in case RV is behind him again. Or if Reed gets on RV's tail again. It definately makes it fun. And if Reed can keep the pace again. It sure seems like he can.
Rubbing is racing!!!! I like it! Let's see some bar banging action like 86 Baily/Johnson. Give some and take some. I'd bet both Reed and Poto would enjoy it, maybe Reed a little more. I'll give it that Poto is faster in general but Reed can bring it when he wants to and the fastest guy does not always win. Sometimes it's the smarter guy, the luckier guy, or as Reed put it, the guy that wants it more. Let's bang some bars and try not to knock anyone off the track and that will then be the new "best race of all time". All is fair in love and war, and this season is a war... Bring it on Reed, and give it back Poto!
Hey you bunch of idiots! I meant I will put him or anyone else in my way in the cheap seats any time possible the rest of the season. PS, anyone on here that doesn't like me can go screw off!
You know its ON when Reed uses "THAT GUY" instead of his opponents name. This should be interesting.
Girls, Girls, Girls.....stop it or I'm going to put you in time out...BillC...face it chick...you been wearin a pink skirt since the season started..."I was starting to like Reed"...sniff sniff..." I still can't believe this"...sniff sniff...You started this whole whining episode dude...There is nothing wrong with what Reed said...I have an idea Bill...Go start your own team and get your own interview...I'm bettin you'll get a cover....on TEEN GIRLFRIEND WEEKLY
Wow. Everyone is losing their minds again and it's only Tuesday. Have a beer and chill. Only 4 days to go til the next one. Frig this sport is awesome and I'm glad everyone is soooo passionate about it! All part if what makes being a fan great but seriously. I doubt Reed has any ill will towards RV. It's my impression that Poto is right at the top of the list of guys Reed would like to build his team around in the future.
@MX Bob, that's just Aussie humour, we like to "take the piss" (pardon the pun) out of ourselves. Mossy is a funny guy and doesn't take himself too seriously, he was just having a laugh with the old "she said' joke :P .... I'm not sure if all Americans understand our black sense of humour, i know a lot do though.
Oh, and @ BillC, i cite RV's attempted pass on Reed in the corner before the whoops as the one Reed is probably pissed about.... And when Reed says 'sending it', he doesn't mean he wants to clean RV out, he said RV was sending it, meaning coming in hot, no touching, just good clean racing and Chad just means he will impose his presence a little more to pass or defend against RV...
I think Chad is actually beating himself up for leaving that corner after the triple open, hence the slightly wounded comments and nice guy talk, he shouldn't have been looking back at RV, should have just charged the corner, railed it and kept looking forward till the end....
I think it was the best race yet this year and i look forward to more.. I would rather have Reed lose the title and RV win as long as we have more racing like that than just have RV run away with it... In saying that i look forward to seeing the race this weekend with Reed fired up, couple of nice lil whoop sections to keep it interesting, hopefully they are big and cupped out, all be it shorter this week.. I like to see close racing, and if big whoops is what it takes to get Reed up on RV then bring it on, Feld/AMA should be insuring that the track builders provide that for the rest of the year, awesome racing means better ratings.... Dungey will figure them out and Stew is always dangerous so it's not like big whoops will always knock them out of the action either. And frankly i don't care if the other 16 guys struggle through them, a 4 way race is good enough.
@LiamG6 - thanks for the translation of Aussie figures of speech.
don't hate the player...
I'm an RV fan, but can't hate on CR, he's playing the game...a lot of races left!
I can't believe how much I'm agreeing with BillC this year. I also agree with MX Bob about it depends on how much you like Reed as to your view on these comments. I think we need to realize that this doesn't necessarily represent what Chad truly feels with all this "he speaks his mind", "refreshing that he's so honest" garbage. I look at it a bit differently and think this is what he is comfortable putting out there knowing what would happen if he came right out and claimed he was pissed off by the passes. He just keeps on repeating this mantra in different forms in each interview and that is a clear sign that he is really really irritated. The comments on the podium are one thing, but this is maybe the 5th or 6th different version of the same veiled praise of RV's agression and apparent "OH, THAT's how it's going to be?" comments. People just don't keep talking about something like that if it really isn't boiling under their skin. He even threw in a comment about how he could have done a Stewart and pinned it right into RV like in Atlanta last year and then said that would be stupid. He does think about what he says, A LOT, which leads me to believe these are just a sampling of his true feelings.
I love that I get singled out when 90% say the same as I did. I feel special.... Thanks guys.
.B-KR we are on a roll!!! LOL
I think Reed words everything just right in this interview- Doesn't sound like he's going to be 'rubbin' or bangin. Maybe he's just more emotional immedeiately after the race, when up on the podium.
http://www.mxlarge.com/interview/6098-villopoto-reed-and-dungey-interiews-san-diego-podium
Hey Bill C, most here must be blind because they see things that never happens in a race. It is Obvious that RV is hands down the best motocrosser in the world and near RC like in ability and tenacity. CR knows he is in the same time zone as before only 2 guys faster then he is now. RV is faster then anyone in the corners and that's were the passing is done, no place else folks. I like how posters here think CR could have rode into that corner faster, he was all in and he got passed with a tighter line by RV. Hark there Chadie Boy, is that the fat lady singing by your big rig in the pits?
100% agree claxton. I am lucky right now that My fav guys is the top dog, But when the day comes that I feel he is not I will say it. I don't take it personaly I just don't get how some can't see it. B-KR and myself went at it with J-Slone about it for a long time and he now see's it too and I give Slone a lot of Credit for stepping up and saying he was wrong. Some just like there guy and don't want to hear anything bad, I just rate them all on how I feel they are doing. Like the lites class Tomac is not my fav guy but he is the top dog in that class and because i said that I get labled a Tomac fan... It cracks me up.