Official PR: Reed out for Supercross
Monday, February 20, 2012 | 6:15 PM
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PrintCarlsbad, California – In a devastating blow for TwoTwo Motorsports Chad Reed, injuries sustained at last weekend’s Dallas round of the AMA Supercross, have forced him to retire from the remainder of the 2012 Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship.
Reed suffered a horrific crash while challenging for the race lead on Lap 7 and was unable to finish the race.
Initial scans have revealed the Australian has torn his anterior cruciate ligament, broken his tibia and fibula, sustained two broken ribs and has a broken T6 vertebrae.
At this point in time doctors are waiting for the swelling on his knee to subside before they conduct surgery.
“To say I am hurting right now would be a major understatement,” Reed said. “I am just trying to figure out what hurts more, the injuries or the fact that I am going to be out for a while with knee surgery.
“This is bitterly disappointing, I felt like I had everything in my corner this time. I’ve never felt more comfortable, from the bike and team to my riding.
“I was genuinely in a position to fight for race wins week in week out and expected to be going to Las Vegas for a shot at the title.
“To my sponsors and fans thank-you for your messages of support, they mean a lot. This is a difficult time,” Reed added.
The TwoTwo Motorsports team and sponsors will regroup over the next week and formulate a plan to move forward.
Reed is aiming to return for the outdoor season but that goal will be re-evaluated by doctors post surgery.
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This sucks
I really don;t think he can make it back for the start of the nationals,mabye the last couple of rounds.....more likely the monster cup!!!
i am sooooo bummed! Chad Reed has been making me more and more of a die hard fan of his every week! that guy is a BEAST! I am so happy for him that he has been performing at such a high level and hope him a full and speedy recovery!
that is it its over he done hes getting old he has a son lots of many what you doe should hire steawart to ride for him ha ha
I hope this isn't it for him. He was only going to get faster too, could have been him and windham sticking it to the younger crowd.
When's Wilson's contract done? Maybe Reed could buy him out and put Deano on the bike for the outdoors. It's an obvious fit as far as I can tell and to me Wilson looks ready for the 450.
Heal fast Chad. Long time fans here are behind you..
I would rather see Deano on a PC backed 450, but have to agree with the CR relationship it make sense.
I just hate HONDA and do not want to see Deano rife for them.
Who's going to be the replacement rider? That's a big team with no riders right now.
I am super bummed for everyone involved. Even the non-Reed fans are going to miss a great title battle. Reed had just turned the tide in my opinion and was changing the way people looked at the races. Before the last 2 weeks we would all assume RV1 was gonna check-out if he got out front, but two weeks in a row is no fluke. Reed finally had his number and now it's all over. Some will try to say that RV was still faster but the replays don't lie. I like RV also. No problem with him at all but I was for Reed all the way. So bummed. Good luck Chad!! It was right in your hands.
Brutal! He was looking so good this year. The races won't be near as good without you Reedy. Sooooo bummed... the only thing that'll make it interesting again is if RV gets injured.
This really truly sucks. The series isn't even a championship now, except for the battle of 2-5. There is no way he is back for outdoors!! Maybe the last race or two. Hope 2013 comes fast!!
You're an idiot porcupinetree! Why don't you learn how to properly write a sentence before you start making retarded comments about a great racer like Chad Reed. Maybe you should have finished school before you went on to pursueing that great motocross carrer you're having now. I hope you get well soon Chad, the sport will miss you when you're gone, hope you make it back!.
Not a Reed fan, but immensely respect him, and it's a loss to the sport when a tough competitor has such an ugly accident. This has been such a bad year for downed riders. Keep your head up, to you an all sidelined riders.
With ACL surgery I can't see Reedy coming back anytime soon. With what they do on a track it is literally detrimental to the joints much less a freshly repaired ACL.
Reed has gained so many fans these past few years. At the event in years past you would hear a bunch of boo's from the crowd when he was introduced. Now there is nothing but cheers!!!
Let us see who he puts on his bike while he recovers. Now he can be team boss for a rider under his 22 rig!!!
Get well soon Chad and don't get addicted to pain killers!!! It has to hurt though.
Absolute bummer for sure, only became a Two Two Fan in the last couple years and was very impressed with his Riding and determination this season. Sucks that He will miss most of the Outdoors this season as well. Ripdown I agree that Dean would be a Natural fit and He could definitely hope right on a 450 and do very well, possibly win! Anyway's this is about so Chad heal well, what you brought to Supercross in 2012 will be greatly missed.
He hasn't been one of my favorites by any means but i can honestly say that this really sucks!! Chad was really bringing it to the races and you could see and hear it in him that he truly believed he had a shot at winning this thing, and i truly believed it too!! It was just 7 laps in, but he was already backing up his near win last week and showing the redhead that he was going to be in it for the long haul. I hope your recovery goes well CR and i'm glad that you actually do have a chance at full recovery, as that could have been much worse!! Best wishes!!
I'm bummed, Reed had a really good shot at winning the title between him and RV! I really hope Reed tries to get Pourcel to fill in for him.
So close...................................
Give Regal his shot.
JimM
Pala374
Tommy haHn should fill in for Reedy. They should hire a deserving privateer for two two.
wonder if he will put the neck brace back on...
If they do get a fill-in I would think Regal is the guy. Or maybe they could do a 2-man Regal and Hahn for outdoors? Probably the 2 best privateers available, both good outdoors, and both already riding Honda. Hope to see you back on it in 2013 Chad.
pourcel? LMAO.
get well reedy, the series just got boring without you unfortunately.
Really sorry, Chad. Everything was finally looking good. You're mature enough to know not to rush the recovery. So take your time, and come back stronger. Lay it to em!
PS. Better dial up Tomac. That 450 needs a rider, and Tomac is definately it.
So bummed for Reed and his team. I'm sure they are trying to remain optimistic but coming back for outdoors seems a longshot given his injuries.
@JE97 - doubt that Tomac will be riding the 22 in SX, he does have a slight elbow fracture and is resting up before resuming the battle for the West Lites. Cole Seeley is highly rumored to be taking Canard's spot on the 450 starting this weekend. I think if 22 Motosports wants a decent rider who is already on a Honda riding a 450 they should give Gavin Faith a chance. Or maybe Billy Laninovich.
Finally don't be surprised to see 22 Motosports with two riders in 2013 and one of them could very well be Deano.
I was never a Reed fan until his crash at Millville. Got to respect a warrior like that. But he took it to the next level with this one IMHO. The bastard wads it up like no other, blows out his ACL, breaks a couple ribs, breaks his tib and fib, and fractures a vertebrae. Does he lay there like the rest of us would, and probably just about any pro would do? No! The crazy SOB gets back on his feet takes inventory and you can tell he was debating whether to get back on the F'n bike. Unreal!!! I just don't see many other people being able to do that with those type of injuries. That right there is how legends are made...
Rest of the series is going to blow now...
wow. thats tough news. had most of those injuries, just not all at once. flying to Atlanta for the race this weekend and very bummed that Reed won't be there. the consolation? mom's home cooking and i get to boo both Stewarts at the same time.....
Often times the guys that push hard for wins find the ground. I think pushing RV for the win was neither in his element nor in his normal comfort zone
The Muscle Milk curse !
Tomac on a 450 Honda should make it interesting. Tomac is very much capable of running with RV or better. remember the 1st 3 rounds this yr he was the fastest man overall 450 included. I know the 250 is lighter but thats just a sign of whats to come.
I just want to puke :( . Oh yeah, how bout Bam Bam on the two two motorsports honda?
Chad, damn I'm sorry you got injured. I can't tell you how much joy your riding, your team, and just your presence on the scene has brought me. I've been really happy for you. We're praying for a full and speedy recovery. I recently had what is probably a "career" ending injury (as if you can call my riding career-worthy!), and I miss it terribly. But I still love watching the races, and your progression to team owner in particular. I had a torn ACL in 2007 (my free advice-riding with your head down to avoid roost can be a very bad idea). It healed very quickly, and today it quite literally is like it never happend. So keep the faith, I know you'll be back, and I know you'll make good decisions moving forward.
This really sucks! I was so looking forward to an epic season and now I feel that the real race is for 2-5 like others have stated. Why don't we just hand RV2 the title and move on. Here's to your speedy recover Reedy, we hope we'll see you on the track soon. You should seriously consider signing a replacement for TwoTwo the team could be a force.
animal86 sorry about the spelling i had some beers.but reed is done sorry loser
Dizzy.
Come on man. Tomac could run with RV for a half lap. U can't compare lap times from 250's to 450's. The track is smoother for the lites and some tracks are just easier to go faster on with the 250. Which in my mind would make the 250 smoker the best SX bike still on most tracks.
Also keep in mind that RV was one of the fastest 250 racers we've ever seen.
Heal up as fast as you can, Chad. Bummed out that you crashed. All the best.
@hamncheeze, Sorry man,, I like Gavin Faith (Iowa Boy),, but he is in no way ready to ride the TwoTwo 450.. He has rode, what 4 or 5 SX's in his life, and to throw him into the 450 class would not be a wise decision IMO... Like a few others have said, I think Regal would be the best choice..
I noticed when he crashed it almost looked like his left foot was stuck to the peg and you could just see his knee getting worked, anyone else notice and if so, what was that.
I have tickets South america (Colombia) - Orlando to see Chad Reed... Now... I hope to have a picture with Chad in the pits.
@Stud22
Couldn't have said it better myself. That is exactly how I saw it too.
The dude has the heart of a lion.
What's with all of the idiotic comments i keep hearing about CR riding over his head is the reason he crashed. Is that the only reason riders crash? RV nearly tucked his front wheel in one of the turns and lost his front end when Reed was on his ass, does that mean RV was riding over his head. Last year RV (among others) crashed, lost the front end on more occasions than I can count, does that mean they were all riding over their heads? CR has been one of the most consistent SX riders we have ever seen, and got help it if he hits a kicker that is forming and catches him off guard. I wonder if all of these " he's riding over his head" goons have ever ridden a motorcycle, competitively. You race, you crash sooner or later. it's part of the sport.
What's with all of the idiotic comments i keep hearing about CR riding over his head is the reason he crashed. Is that the only reason riders crash? RV nearly tucked his front wheel in one of the turns and lost his front end when Reed was on his ass, does that mean RV was riding over his head. Last year RV (among others) crashed, lost the front end on more occasions than I can count, does that mean they were all riding over their heads? CR has been one of the most consistent SX riders we have ever seen, and got help it if he hits a kicker that is forming and catches him off guard. I wonder if all of these " he's riding over his head" goons have ever ridden a motorcycle, competitively. You race, you crash sooner or later. it's part of the sport.
That sucks, reedy was flying:-
Replacements who has run with RV2?
Townley
Pourcel
Deano ?
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I would give his ride to Phil Niccoletti who got a 5th Saturday night in the Lites class. No contract really, just out there on his own budget. No strings attached and hes already on a Honda. Who else can there be? everyones signed up.
"stud22 wrote: about 1 hour ago
I was never a Reed fan until his crash at Millville. Got to respect a warrior like that. But he took it to the next level with this one IMHO. The bastard wads it up like no other, blows out his ACL, breaks a couple ribs, breaks his tib and fib, and fractures a vertebrae. Does he lay there like the rest of us would, and probably just about any pro would do? No! The crazy SOB gets back on his feet takes inventory and you can tell he was debating whether to get back on the F'n bike. Unreal!!! I just don't see many other people being able to do that with those type of injuries. That right there is how legends are made...
Rest of the series is going to blow now... "
Been a Reed fan from start - being from Australia, no surprise there. But your comments sum it all up for me. Damn straight.
So bummed for Chad, I still can't believe how good this guy has been for a decade now. When people say he gets upset when he doesn't win I think that's why he is always on top, he has that mindset and does whatever it takes. Sad for Chad but he is a true legend in my eyes.
Maybe Ben Townley could fill in, he's on Honda's down under right now?
porcupinetree how slammed are you! That was the worst post EVER! You are a R*T*RD
who wrote this article about Chad and opening using the word "retire"?
and what exactly is a kicker jump for those of us not doing supercross jumps every week?
chad rides with perfect form like MC and they don't get hurt very often, was anything else to blame?
Heal up Reed! Put Cole Sealy on the bike for the rest of the Supercross Season. He's not a contender for the West Lites title!
RV HAS LOOKED UNTOUCHABLE UNLESS HE GETS A BAD START OR GOES DOWN. THAT IS UNTIL SAN DIEGO WHEN CR22 FOUND A LITTLE SOMETHING EXTRA. HE CARRIED IT INTO DALLS WITH HIM AND I THOUGHT LOOKED BETTER THAN THE CHAMP UNTIL HE CRASHED OUT. SAY WHATEVER YOU WANT BUT REED LOOKED TO BE THE FASTEST MAN OUT THERE IN DALLAS ..PERIOD..SO BUMMED HE WENT DOWN CAUSE HE WAS THE ONLY TITLE FIGHT VILLO WAS GONNA GET THIS YEAR AND HE KNOWS IT. VILLO SAID IN THE INTERVIEW HIMSELF REED JUST CAME IN A LITTLE HOTTER AND BRAKED LATER IN THE CORNERS. IT WAS ON LIKE DONKEY KONG!!!! WOULD OF BEEN THE RACE OF THE YEAR..
AAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH.....bummer ....Went from not being a fan to truly liking 22. This is how i felt when RV threw it away and was done...bummed. Sounds like RV might as well just hang it up if Tomac gets on a fo'fity....lol..yeah..right...don't get your hopes up Tomaniacs (i like him but i ain't goin all billc over him yet) he'll get spanked just like everybody else....until he does something fantastic in that class give it a rest and worry about Wilson smoking him when they come back.@ripdown .sir you are correct....with a maybe on the 2smoke part...lol........ Heal up fast 22 ...its better when your out there.
Agree with "Stud22" All those injuries & Chad was trying to get back to racing! That IS what Legends are made of... Get healed up CR22. You are the CHAMP in our eyes.
You will be back better than ever!!
This is not just a blow for Reed but a blow to the sport. Sad to see a competitor like Reed out in such a great season. Hope to see him and a team mate for 2013 season. Time for Dungey and Stewart to step it up so it's not another RC era. Love RC but love good racing even more.
I think Reed should give BT101 a call. If not the remainder of supercross lets get him out there for the motocross
This is bad news, I feel for you man, nothing like being happy and on your game and be taken out at a really inopportune time. It sucks for you and the fans and the series. I agree though, you have a good thing started w/ two two and you should keep its name in front of people w/ someone like Regal. See you next season!
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=331852283522289&set=a.154436137930572.27397.149088815131971&type=1&theater;
Regal it is!
First of all, thanks Chad, you ALWAYS brought it, everytime out there on the track....wonderful, still bringing it when most would have long since hung em up. Our sincere thanks, you've enriched us, and I think maybe more these last couple years than every before. Heartfelt thanks.
That said, you've got nothing left to prove, you've got a lovely wife, beautiful little boy and they need you, ALL of you......let it go!!! These bikes begin to speak to us and we have to listen to what they are saying. It's time. You will NEVER be forgotten.
Well said Tracks.
Chad is a tough... His reply to astrix medic dude... it's only a flesh wound...
Heal quickly Chad!!!
450 Injury report: Tedesco, Reed, Byrne, Short, T Hahn, Canard, Blose, Stroupe, Morais, Browne, Hill. The "deepest field ever" is starting to look real thin...
dizzy: Why make stuff up? Tomac has been flying, but he was only faster at LA. He was over a second slower at A1 and just a bit slower at Phoenix. So that is 1 round where he was faster not the first 3. He just might be the class of the field outside though. No one in the East was anywhere near the 450 times. Barcia was 2+ seconds off of Reed's fast lap.
CR22 is a champ, he'll be back with a fire burning inside. until then... In Dungey we trust!
Watching Reedy growing up, he always seemed invincible to me. 2010 sucked when he was out but this one really bugs me. He's saying that he will definatly be back, I just hope its an even better rider when he does come back. He was getting faster every race, its such a bummer now.
don't forget that stewart tore his acl early in supercross and came back to go undefeated in the outdoors...nothing's impossible
Tracks: I wrote something like that to Chad years ago when he had his own website before Monster Energy changed it and look what happened? He comes back stronger than ever and challenging RV to boot, but I agree, it's time to let it go. He has a great family and can still walk so still a huge blessing. If he stops racing right now forever, he still remains a legend with a heart of a lion and will always be remembered.
Whats really to prove anymore? If it wasn't for some bad luck, he would have countless more championship titles under his belt and we all know he is more than capable of winning again. I say stop the racing and for the selfishness of all us fans, be involved with your team as an owner building it into something great for other riders to bloom so that we can still see you hanging around and being involved everywhere. I feel you've already won anyway, just look how many fans you really have Chad.
Supercross (AMA specifically) NEVER makes any news here in Australia. Reedy just did with this crash.
Myself and a whole group of guys and girls are heading to Vegas for the last round on the 5th of May where we wanted to see an Aussie win a title and race! Devastated we haven't got that chance and may never have again. It's not the 40th birthday present I wanted!!
I have never seen Chad absolutely hauling like he was before this crash in Dallas.
Please get back on a bike mate and give it one more go for us over here!
Hmmmm Townley, no contract, already riding a Honda, fast !!!!!!!!!!!!!!,
Oh what the heck, call me, i can just ride it around the pits.
Chad has been with us for about 11 years now, so heal up and hang out awhile longer Skippy!
It sounds like porcupinetree is RETARDED! Thank you, I feel better now.
I would think that Reed will be ready for the Outdoors opener. Depends on how bad the ACL tear is.Townley has a contract riding Hondas for Carlton Dry in the GP's so forget it. T Hahn would be good, but he got hurt in the second round and still on the mend. Seely will be on Carnards bike soon. Regal, Billy Lanovich possibly. I think give T baker a shot on a 450. My best guess is he will help out a fellow Aussie in Cody Makie. Makie is filling in at Ward racing, but Grants return is very soon so Makies days at JWR are numbered. How about Dan Readron?Some one to keep the bike at the races and sponsors visible.
No way he will be ready for the Nats. I wish he could be but don't see how that could happen. Hope the time sitting around does not mess with his mind. Also hope this does not bug him when/if he gets back.
HAHAHA dgizzy1... Run with OR BETTER than RV.... LMFAO....... WHAT????
How quickly 22 fans forget, this is the same guy that points raced for 6 years straight. Just saying, going for the race win is an entirely different animal. I am a big time Canard fan and I have seen this over and over. Just respect 22 for once every 7 years trying to win the race. He was flying in Dallas, if he rode like that more often I would be his biggest fan.
Man, people act like these contracts are all just for the time being until something better comes along. Wilson, Townley, Tomac...who did I miss that is being bandied about? Imagine Mitch telling Wilson he can go ride a Honda for Chad when he is the defending champ outdoors and in the points lead indoors in the West. Surprised no one threw out Villopoto as a possibility for a fill-in.
Hehehehe, just sort of a crazy idea. But chad, buy out Christophe Pourcel's CLS Kawasaki Contract..
Put him on the TwoTwo Bike. He is more than capable of running upfront given the right bike...
That was a hard fall. Looked like his foot hung up on the peg or the shifter. Dang tough dude. Hate to see him hurt.
Just like at Millville these Honda's are unpredictable, too short of a steering rake, then suddenly they eject you. I hope Chad realizes this and shows up outdoors on a Yamaha.
I really think Reed should take the entire year off. Look at Josh Grant, who had a similar knee injury. He hasn't been a race pace in 2 years because he came back too early. It would be wise to take it slow, enjoy the time with the wife and kids, and hit 'em hard next year.
As for this year, I honestly don't see anyone beating Villopoto for SX or MX. Back to back 2 years running is impressive!
So Bummed. Here's to a speedy reedy recovery.
It becomes more and more difficult to recover with age and family life as is the case for me.....but Chad Reed, you're not fat and out of shape like me so you should be fine!!!!!!
I never broke any vertebrae either, at least not any that got diagnosed.
Good luck REED family - you will be sorely missed from this series.
Dgizzy, are you for real?? Not only is the track tougher by the 450 main, he has to ride a 450, which is a totally different animal in supercross. Tomac would probably get hurt. He may be ready for the Nationals, healthy enough to ride, but I seriously doubt he will be 100%, the ACL is what will be the worse to heal..
B-KR
Reed and Mitch seem to have a good working relationship and my suggestion for Wilson was for the Nationals not this remaining SX season. Contracts can be bought...
@whatever/mxmofo-- I agree that Reed was the only guy who has a real shot of running with RV all year. Stewart might be there for a race or two, and Dungey maybe if RV gets a bad start, but nothing else. And no way is Gavin Faith (Iowa boy or not) ready for the 450 on Reeds team. Not even close. Reed might not put anyone else on it..
Respect the rider. He was actually thinking about getting back on the bike after that crash, the Dude is a racer can't take it away from him.
My choice BT101 for replacement rider.
Get back quick the sports needs you.
You know this really sucks, after last year I started to like Reedy. My fav is RV1 but CR really was the only guy this year that could give RV a run and had a shot at the title. Get well soon Reed!
I am a JS7 fan , but Reed was my second pick to root for in case James didnt bring it , Wish Metty could get up there ! RV better Stay Up , because that puts JS and Dungy up there , It aint over ,by any means
It's really in poor taste to be hating on the guy when he is down. Certainly shows the maturity of some of the people making these comments. Be careful, Kharma is a B*#ch.
Get well soon, Reedy, Shorty, Trey, Ryan and all the others. Oh and Ernesto #10 if you ever read these, we have'nt forgotten about you either buddy!
Well said B-KR , Yup Mitch will just let him go LOL some people.
I hope CR has a fast recovery with minimal suffering and is able to continue his career in a Windham like fashion. But the facts are he was going faster and taking more risk when older. He passed RV in the outdoors and later did his sky fall now in supercross after running RV's speed for a race and one half he has another horrific crash. For 5 races he was 2 to 3 tenths of a second slower and never came close to crashing. Then suddenly he gets fast and in Dallas was the top qualifier and look what happened. Since this repeated from the outdoors to supercross there is a pattern here.
For those that want to argue with the facts about documented timing and performance and insist on luck being a factor then good luck to you when you push beyond your limits.
Preston.... JS is over 40 points behind RV Not a problem, RD does not have the speed ...No problem. For either of them to have a shot RV needs real bad luck and that would be a shame to see happen.
First off, I would like to say that any injury big or small to any rider sucks...but, it is a reality of our sport...riders crash and riders get hurt....Reed has been pretty fortunate to avoid any serious injuries to date considering his tenure on the track to date, so again it is a bummer......
second, and this is just my observation...but to me, Reed albeit on the gas and going for it, did seem a little out of his comfort zone....he was coming into corners really hard and looked to be a little squirelly in some spots....Based of San Diego where Reed had a good ride and caught RV due largely in part to lapped traffic, I think Reed got a little over confident much like Milleville and pushed it a little too much to run with RV....end result, a knarly crash we dont see to often from Reed......It is only round 7 of 17 races, so as Emig and RC stated "anything can happen"....and it did....it may be too late for JS7 as for title hopes (he stayed up and still had a bad night in Dallas), but one bad night for RV and Dungey is right there....a couple bad nights for RV and Dungey and JS7 could be back in it.....
@billc True , but like I always say ,anything can happen , Reed proved that , You dont need real bad luck , just bad luck , to take you out of the series , as far as speed goes , Its all up to James now , hes the only one left , with the ability to hang with RV , as long as he keeps it on two wheels , just my opinion !
yamaha35 wrote:
Just like at Millville these Honda's are unpredictable, too short of a steering rake, then suddenly they eject you. I hope Chad realizes this and shows up outdoors on a Yamaha.
I was hoping that was a joke cause I think I broke a rib laughing. Anyway I think a tank would have had the same results much less blaming it on a Honda. Maybe he should switch to Yamaha since they're winning everything in sight. Opps, my bad, well maybe if he did he could sit and compare notes with JS about the great bike..
Chad doesn't seem to go down often but when he does, it's spectaculer. It's sad that so many of the top guys are sidelined right now and I think the sport needs him. I have my favorites but I'm more into close hard racing than a run away win. Whenever you ride at the blazing speeds these guys are, anything could happen to anyone of them at anytime. I hope for a speedy recovery to all of our downed riders. Thats my $.02 worth of opinion.
If it makes any difference to the sposors, I'll do my part to support Chad by buying anyting I can made by Bel-Ray, Honda Motorcycles, Shift, Etnies, Skullcandy, Fox, Pro Circuit, Factory Effex, Specialized, Showa, Dunlop, Renthal, America's Tire.com, Discount Tire.com, DT1 Airfilters, D.I.D, Hinson Clutches, VP Race Fuels, Matrix, JStar Motors, Dubya and Mechanixwear while he's out. This guy is a great roll model and I really appreciate what he and his team are doing for our sport.
A good observation:
"For 5 races he was 2 to 3 tenths of a second slower and never came close to crashing. Then suddenly he gets fast and in Dallas was the top qualifier and look what happened."
Wev'e all been there. That moment, or series of rides when we go just a LITTLE BEYOND our comfort level and then hit the ground.
CR will be back, when he is able. He does not strike me like a guy who will go out and quit when he is preforming as good as ever and competing for wins.
Its too bad this happened at a time when he was on his game and doing things his way.
As for ET or DW riding his bike, no way they have to much to loose. pluse they have contracts. Thats just crazy talk.
HEAL FAST AND STRONG CHAD REED! YOU DESERVE WHERE YOU ARE! DON'T QUESTION ANYTHING!!!!!!!
yamaha35 you are so full of crap! yeah that is a big issue and so many are complaining about it! wow dude, i bet you have never made a mistake ever! it has always been the bikes fault!? CR is tough and that is why they are called accidents. they are planned or i think Chad might have planned this one a little better!
CHAD REED! What can I say that hasn't been said on here already. Everyone thought JS7 was the man, but CR and RV have stepped it up to an insane level this year that I, and many of you on here thought was not possible.
RV is my home town boy, and what he did when he was an AM by helping train my Son qualify for the Loretta Lynn Am Nats, lets just say I will always be a fan of his. But to be honest, I loved watching CR put on a show and giving RV a serious run and to be honest CR looked faster. Im thinking he could have got him in the end as he was on Ryan's ass big time, and if you watch the Dallas tape he was making RV flinch here and there.
As for RD5 and JS7, they may get RV one more time on an off night this season, but I was hoping CR would get a few more wins this season as he is sorta doing it as a Privateer/Non factory rider, and on his own terms.
Get well soon Chad, as we all will miss seeing you out there. As for a replacement rider for the rest of the season? BT101 or Kyle Regal is really the only available riders, I think could get it in the top 5.
I don't care for Mike Alessi, but he did look good and fast this week.
Cheers!
CHAD REED! What can I say that hasn't been said on here already. Everyone thought JS7 was the man, but CR and RV have stepped it up to an insane level this year that I, and many of you on here thought was not possible.
RV is my home town boy, and what he did when he was an AM by helping train my Son qualify for the Loretta Lynn Am Nats, lets just say I will always be a fan of his. But to be honest, I loved watching CR put on a show and giving RV a serious run and to be honest CR looked faster. Im thinking he could have got him in the end as he was on Ryan's ass big time, and if you watch the Dallas tape he was making RV flinch here and there.
As for RD5 and JS7, they may get RV one more time on an off night this season, but I was hoping CR would get a few more wins this season as he is sorta doing it as a Privateer/Non factory rider, and on his own terms.
Get well soon Chad, as we all will miss seeing you out there. As for a replacement rider for the rest of the season? BT101 or Kyle Regal is really the only available riders, I think could get it in the top 5.
I don't care for Mike Alessi, but he did look good and fast this week.
Cheers!
Nothing against guys like Billy L but why would reed hire him as a factory rider fill in? As for Will Hahn as one guy said, he already is on GEICO!! You guys are all throwing out these names of solid privateers yet I only see a few recognizing Kyle Regal. CMON GUYS! The guy was riding his own privateer honda and was running like 5 or damn well near it in the nationals and has made it clear he wants to ride hondas. I dont see a better candidate for it. When he was on BTO for the last few races of outdoors he was around 7th all the time and he had little time for testing. You cant judge his indoor results because he was on a yamaha and he made it clear he hated the bike (and so have many others) With that said he still had some top 10 finishes! Reed wont have to pay him nearly as much as he did himself and Regal certainly wont hold out for more. Get real guys. These top guys like Deano aren't going to fill in, especially on another brand!!
well its funny that when JS7 crashes its the bike, but if its a Honda rider crashes its not the bike. the Honda is finicky, it cant handle the power, that is why they have to put a steering damper on it. Brayton had the same thing happen last week.
Reed said that he has 0 intrest of putting someone on the bike as of now. The benefit to cost ratio makes no sense. which is very understandable right now.
come on guys...no one helping motomafia out...? moto....a kicker is when on a jump face changes after being used repeatedly....cupping out, which in turn, tends to kick the back of the bike up..hence..kicker! The track can change fast from lap tp lap, 19 other bikes hits the same spot in one lap after your last lap...if you sense that a kicker is developing, you can change lines or sometimes use the kicker to your advantage as long as your perpared. so many things are happening every lap..every section..lappers..etc. I think Chad was busy licking his chops with villo so close in his sites. I hope this helps you mm with your moto knowledge...NYK!!! theres a thought??? Nick Wey fill in?? wouldnt be the first time.
I have seen Ben Townleys name thrown up here a few times as someone who ran with RV. Do you realize that when Townley ran with him, RV was only 16 years old and Townlet was 22, or 21.. That was a world of difference, RV would leave Toiwnley in his dust now.. He is done. Reed will not put somebody on the 22 because it is HIS ride.
Get well soon CR, the races and the interviews will be boring without you! Hopefully KW & RD can get up there with RV and mix it up. The only problem folks with BT riding for Chad will be everyone knows he is a crasher and is fragile. He reminds me of Robbie Reynard, all kinds of talent but injuries plagued his career. And as far as Mike Alessi goes, lets just say that would not work at all. Just when you start to pull for that guy...he shows his true colors ( and his messed up father). And besides he has no chance of running with the last 3, RC, RD & JS or for a matter of fact KW !!!
QUICK RECOVERY , to mr reed. racing will not be the same with out you there .
waitng for your comeback even if its next year !!!
he is done he has to be thinking about his kid thats two big crashes in a year
What a bummer!!!! Reed is the only guy out there that can run week in-week out with RV!!! Never a big Reed fan-but without him this could be a runaway!!
Chad,so sorry for the unfortunate twist of fate, your such a class act. saw you at Anaheim II. just amazed at what a good icon u are for the future of the sport.Get Better chad and come out swinggin for the nationals,cause u have what it takes too grab that crown back!! glad ur somewhat ok dude!!
wow I hope Reedy checks out this post and sees he's become the most popular rider on the planet. Healing Vibes brotha. As for Outdoors in 16 weeks on a fresh ACL repair? EVen with the best technology and medical treatment, it might feel great but the bone graft isn't healed, ask JG33.
I felt horrible when I saw that! Reed has become my favorite rider since he started his own team. His attitude has been great, and his candidness and honesty is refreshing. He also has looked like a completely different rider too. He has always been fast, but lately you can tell he is just loving everything in his program, and just plain out, "Feeling It". Supercross has just become a boring one trick pony since Reeds out. Goodluck healing Reed. At least you can spend time with your family.
NEWS ALERT PEOPLE, if it wasnt for those pretty new FOX INSTINCT BOOTS our boy CR would not be in such bad condition. Bet my retirement he doesnt strap those back on upon his return.
Sorry CR and RC, I think very highly of FOX Gear but they may want to consider this design flaw. Watch the crash on slow mo. Boot is the Culprit in this one.
Honestly, i dont think the ACL will be the problem. Its the broken bones im worried about. ACL recovery isn't all that long. I just had knee surgery and it sucks but the ACL will be good to go before the bones i should think. Besides he is Chad Reed... practically impervious to pain. Get better soon man!
hey motohead just saying what everybody says about stewart when he hits the ground, oh he should of not tried that he needs to take what he can get, he needs to rife smarter, well all said reed was giving the fans what james gives us every week 120%, inventing the scrub, jumping quads, wheel tapping, raising that front wheel over the first 4 or 5 whoops, prob the fastest through any set of whoops, reed could of backed off got second, and stayed in the points, theres a big difference between james and reed and im saying this not even being a reed fan, i think what goes around comes around but james and reed are not willing to ride around a collect pionts and take what they can get that why i think dungey and villipoto s@@k villipoto has back it down many of times and dungey shit yeah hes consistant and boring.
I ate some Five Guys last night and thought of Reedy. I think Reed should treat himself to some good tasting food!
I've decided Atlanta will have to wait. Not worth it without Reed to keep RV honest. I'll be watching on t.v.
I'm still bummed. I'm gonna go eat some pizza tonight.
It's fun being fat.
Really sad to see Reed get hurt, He was the one that made the series truly interesting,RV2 was on cruise mode to much, Reed gave it all. Wish him, his team, and family all the best. Get well
Here is to Reed in 2013, and hopefully KW will pick up the slack now! never know. RD needs to let it loose also or the remainder of this series is going to be boring. RV is on a tear and someone needs to take him out of his comfort zone. Everyone please be safe out there this weekend!
Chad you were our only hope to challenge Villopodium this year, you were riding great! I hope your recovery goes very well and that you will be back for 2013. Dungey it's all up to you now! Try to stay clear of Stewart cartwheeling out of the way, and for God's sake go faster! push beyond your safety zone it's the only way you're going to see Villopodium.