Stewie and his Suzuki are looking awesome so far. Anyone who says it wasn't the yami-hami-momi is in denial.

Go Dungey, but as it stands right now, it is for second place.

Racing credit must be given when earned, and Stewie, so far, has definately earned it...............

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Golfyoda you are spot on!

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^^^^^^^^^^^

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Both Riders (dungey and JS7) look better this week. Nice and close for the fans.

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Im a HUGE Stewart fan as well as a HUGE MX SX fan what I dont get is why you guys always make excusses when Dungy gets beat. If it was RV you would say he did a good job RV just faster but its Stewart so you say oh it was the lapers , well lapers wernt there the first 20 min of the race, or he needs a better start ...UH if you didnt see it Stew. got a 3rd place start and was one behind DUNG.... Bottom line for you hatere Dungy whom I like as well just got beat last 3 motos plain and simple he got beat!!! Thats why there is a number 1 plate cause the rest of the guys just got BEAT , if stewart looses next moto guess what HE JUST GOT BEAT! Its life stop makeing excusses.....

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Kawasaki came out with all these improvements for 2012. People are always saying how the Honda is so refined for 2012. The Suzuki is basically still their 2010 bike and I have to say that's one bad Dirt Bike with JS7 2.0 at the controls. Great ride James. Mike Alessi over 1 minute behind. I wish they would give him some factory suspension. Roger Vista,Ca

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ok make that 4 motos Stewart beat him , but Dungy looks very good to be on a first year 2nd race bike. Doubt hell be 2nd place all year hes to stronge not to win some races.

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Dungey will win some i'm sure, dudes tough. Another great day JS!! Thats called gutting it out under big pressure two motos in a row!! Well done!!

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YET ANOTHER 10 BUCKS IN MY POCKET.......made a bet that James would swap positions with Dungey and gain the lead again.....wow im glad thats EXACTLY what happened. See, When Dungey took james position he gets upset, thus making him make Ballsy moves which got him the lead AND 10 BUCKS IN MY POCKET lol Im poor :(

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Another tight race for James and Ryan. At least Ryan is keeping James honest and still looks as if though James is not even pushing it. What is up with Brayton?

Just in "J Sloan on suicide watch again"! lol

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Im not a Ryan Dungey fan But am very impressed with his performance today, he did a awsome job keeping up with james and almost had james sketchy at some points, As much as i love james, i thought he wouldnt have a chance a Freestone Because Freestone was suppose to be Dungeys Kingdom......(Guess Not :)

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Blake Bagget/Eli Tomac were as fast as James and Ryan....that's insane.

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@WhoWinsMostWinsRoast - you won $10.00 and declared your love for James, must be a good day for you! lol

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@czmark this Day is pure Perfection lol

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Gotta say that was some great racing! Stewart looks really comfortable on the yellow bike and Dungey looks like he is still trying to get the bike sorted out a bit as it did the rear end kick swap thing a few times on him that KTMs seem to have always done.

Really surprised that James conditioning is a good as it is. Last week I made a comment about him possibly needing to ride himself into shape and I am glad that he is proving me wrong, For a guy that didn't race much the past few years he must have been working hard at keeping the conditioning up any way. Much respect.

Also stoked for Grant. He looks like he may have finally found a place where he feels good, just like James has.

@megatron13222 - Nobody was making excuses when you posted your first comment. That sort of unprovoked rant is part of why people call the Stewart nuthuggers "Stewtards".

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That Zookie must feel like a long lost friend to Bubba. (i,e, the ol Kawalski),... yamahas, in my opinion and experience, best left to the cats that were weeined on em.(125, 250) I had 1 long time ago, between suzies and kaws,...it was odd. I credit it w/ compression fractures. Turned on a dime though.

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14-14 another reason why honda should keep canard and drop brayton (good rider indoors but awefull outdoors) and without all the top dogs indoors

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Even if the data shows no diff,(between bikes) its whats between the ears that makes the most diff, if ya like it, it easier to hang it out a lil bit.

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Awesome racing!!! The future is bright for American MX!! So glad to see James back riding strong, Dungey is the man as well its gonna be awesome!! Wish CR22 TC and RV were out there !!!

Watch out for Nico Izzi!! Good to see him on the gas again!!

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Redneckrider I posted that after the first moto but any way look at your post and yes im a stewtard and prud of it! Look I wrote that for guys like you always looking for an excuse now you say his bike still needs to be sorted out still GIVE THE REST OF US A BREAK!! Oh yea his bike sure was sorted out enough to be the hell out of 38 other riders and keep on james ass for two motos but since he didnt win its oh yea it still needs to be sorted out some lol ... Dungys bike is fine he rode great he just didnt win , why not look at the other 38 riders and make excusses for there bikes????

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"Really surprised that James conditioning is a good as it is" Red neck??? REALLY maby you havnt noticed but hes racing the fastes guys in the world , you would have to be a stewtard wooops!!!!... Stupid to come out on your new team with that rep and not be in shape jasmes has ALLWAYS been strong and fast out doors maby some of you dont know but he was considered the fasted man in the world at one point you dont get that title cause you are out of shape.. LOVE YOU MAN>>> This is great

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Stewart is looking real good on the Zook,hope Dungey can get it together and get some wins.Brayton needs to step up if he wants to keep his honda ride for next year 14-14 is not going to do it.

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Man.....

I picked Dungey to win in Freestone just because he is a machine and will never stop, no matter the temperature. But JS is proving me and many others wrong. I don't think it's Dungey's bike, I think it's Stews, he is so comfortable and confident that it doesn't look like he has to push. Good job to all, seems like we a have great 10 more rounds ahead of us.

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Also,
someone mentioned J_Sloan, has he posted the video or is he hiding?

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Hmmmmm,
It sure is quiet on here! "Wait til Stewart get's outside where the real men race." "Oh he's never going to be able to hang" LOL, I wish Racer X would repost the comment's some of these guys made from the previous month. My favorite is the ones saying Suzuki is foolish to even let him ride there bike. Yea, I think there ok with him ....

Oh , I haven't seen "scrub my nuts" on here lately, oh yea, I know your out there!

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Yep golfyoda, Stewart is earning some respect again big-time. I'm neither a big fan nor a 'hater', but he hauled it today. So did Dungey - just not quite enough. Man, do I wish Villopoto, Reed and Canard were out there too!!!
Stewart, Dungey, Tomac and Baggett all were incredible today, but I think maybe the most unexpected ride was Izzi's 4th in moto 1.

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What happened to Milsaps? Didnt see the race, Glad Grant is getting in there.
Stewart is just on a tare. Good times ahead.

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Glad to see @BillC is quiet after this one!! Go get em' James, glad you proved them wrong with your training and conditioning. BOOM!

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Remember stewie saying when reed won his #1 plate. It was it was the best weren't there. That
Goes for these wins also. No Poto no reed no canard.

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Hay Guys, Quick Note: Millsapes is on JGRs 2012 yamaha yz450f right? this is the bike that was (most likely) the cause of James Crashes... ok So!....Millsaps crashed at Hangtown and crashed during Practice training..........mmmmm Yamaha must be going Ape Shit right now lol

oh and JGR must be Megga Pissed the Regal fell with the holeshot and Stewart went 1-1 again ,only 4 weeks off there bike.

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Hey megatron13222,,you can't say Dungeys bike is as good as The Suzuki...How long has THE RM been in developement??? And how long has the ktm 450 been in developement??? And most those riders DUngey and Stuart beat were on lesser machines and little support? I'm sure you can understand the difference.,,

HOw about Mike Alessi beating many of the other FACTORY RIDERS!! On a crappy bike and small team!!! Mike is better at the outdoors than at supercross!!! Get Alessi some factory support!! Maybe the Japanessee melted their brains out with radiation so much they can't think properly...cause it's a no brainer to give an amazing rider some help to do even better!!!

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looks like the AMA isn't the best racing in the world anymore!! The GP's are more competitive with more racers who can win!! It's more exciting and good racers get good rides....In the usa it's all about drama and politics, much like a soap opera!! It's destroying the sport!!

The aparent GREATEST SPORT in the WORLD HAS NO T.V. COVERAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! for me in canada......IT's overly hyped up with nothing to back it up.....All the children on here will cry bloody murder when they read anything negative about the great USA!!! MOst of the factory riders in the us would do very poorly in EUROPE....all in, 'just my opinion'.....

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@peguin bob- BUBBAS RIB SHACK

waitress-" Welcome to Bubbas Rib Shack, our todays special is poached salmon, BBQ Ribs or toilet seat"

J Sloan- "I'll have the toilet seat and a bottle of mouthwash"

No pequin bob he is hiding again. We are still waiting for the video!

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Canadianmxfan..... Yes you are right my bad but that ktm sure wooping ass on every thing and keeping up with the zook already says alot so there not far off the pace at all , but you are right..

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Milsaps crashed big time at Lake Elsinore during the week. Took a shot to his ribs .

Havent seen in M2 but I thought if JS was gonna fade it would be M2 at Freestone. BOTH of them turned their best lap time M2 laps 15 and 16.

JimM
Pala374

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If Millsaps Leaves JGR because of the bike, Yamaha will be RUINED.....just saying since he has crashed so much too

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im really happy for james! as well as everyone else did a good job today as well..
my question is what james has done thus far makes gary bailey think???
i think he needs to update what exactly james is doing wrong.. and what "he sees"
i just love guys that are critics that rode when tracks didnt even have jumps..and the bikes had 25 or so hp..i recall hannah quitting because of the introduction of double jumps with a 20 ft gap..these guys have no idea..

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megatron13222,,, i was thinking Dungey would do better if he was on the same bike as James...I'm sure the ktm is an awsome bike !! BUT being the amazing rider that Ryan Dungey is he still kicks butt!!

Would he win ( Dungey ) if he was on that RMZ with The amazing turning and suspension capabilities The RM seems to have always had???? FIx that rear end!!!
on that KTM!!!

how about this, what if James was on Mike Alessi's bike and team and Mike A was on the FACTORY SUZUKI::?????? what would happen? James was a tool on that yamaha and that was a top team!!

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My only question is, why were the lappers racing with Stewart and Dungey ? I'm sorry but Lano needs to get the hell out of the way when the blue flags fly. I understand he was racing for position but then started racing JS7 and RD5 like he was in NASCAR and was gonna get the lucky dog or something. For pros , the lappers act more like amatuers.

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I think if Weimer can get better starts he could be the third place guy and take advantage of mistakes from the top two. He rode his way from like 6th to 3rd in the first moto, and rode from outside the top 20 to 6th in the second moto. But then again, starts are part of racing and Mike Alessi will always be good at starts.

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canadianmxfan... Well you know its hard to say cause Dungy pushed Sew. but we really dont know how hard , Dungy isnt the kind of rider like a RV or a RC was where they attack you all over the track Dungy sits back and waits for his chance so thus giving Stew a chance to pull away or relax just a bit. So we know Stew being pushe but we havent seen him on edge yet. As for give mike a bike or trade a few years ago when stew went 24 and ) mike was the second fastest guy that year and I felt he was at his best that year he had every body beat except stewart so if mike had a better bike yes he would be up there but no he wouldnt beat stewart or dungy he still to timid in the woops...

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Please lets not start the "nobodies out there" bs.....Dungey is out there and don't forget that Dungey was the 2010 champ and if not for a mechanical last year he rode well enough to have been the 2011 champ.......i still think RD will come around, but Stewart has beaten a very formidable opponent the last two weeks........so give that argument up would ya??

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You just know that somewhere down a long hallway, in a room with the door locked Ryan Villopoto is at a desk reading "Running big-bores without getting caught" and "How to ride a wide bike and not get passed"..... We'll all see what "riding smart" does for him once he has to race JS7 on his new ride. Looks like he better contact Chad and learn some of his take out moves.. Ha ha

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Both Stewart and Dungey were incredibly impressive. It seems the "Carmichael" approach to cracking Stewart by riding on his rear fender doesn't work anymore. This season is going to be awesome.

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Both riders looked great out there but I still don't think that james has shown his full speed yet, same can be said for dungey. not saying that stewart is that much faster than the others, he just seems to relaxed out there. i wont lie, it's kind of weird watching him ride like this.

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@handlebore and klan....great racin huh........@canadian buttmuncher if the racing and the tv aren't good please go ice fishin and S T F UP .....Nice ride for Havoc7 V.2 and that ole wore out unreliable championship winning SUZUKI.......HAAAAAAAAH.....@michealj209 yeah we've all seen how RV struggles unless hes cheating.....you sir are an idiot.

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The "Carmichael" approach doesn't work for Dungey because James isn't afraid of him. he waas asked in a Supercross interview by Erin Bates about Dungey and is answer was "I have him covered". He knows Dungey isn't going to be aggressive with him like Villopoto, Reed or Carmichael would.
It would be interesting to see Dungey really hammer him in a turn. Stewart would probably fall over out of shock.

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Hi guys, long time reader of this forum and just wanted to add that some say stewie was not pushing today but i think he was, at least when dunge put the heat on. 7 had a couple of close calls in moto1.

Also I think dungey is aaaalmost or as fast as stewie, he just has no berzerker mode like 7 does, or at least isnt willing to send it like stewie. BUT one day 7 will be unlucky and dunge will be there waiting. all he has to do is keep applying pressure. I wish them both well!

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Racerpunk2003

So tell us....what is your opinion of RJ ?
Get your facts straight about Hannah.
Do a two 45 minute motos on a non groomed track and get back to us.
MX has always been hard...show some respect.
JimM
Pala374

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Got to give Dungey some aggression credit that second moto.He did not mess around with Alessi very long and seemed to try everything to get around Stewart.

Could you imagine the battle if RV and CR were there, it would have to be good.

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What a great race... It's been a while since stew has had to charge hard on the last lap... Dungey is riding good, he got close a few times but I feel if he got around stew he wouldn't know what to do lol.. He can't drop his lap times anymore to check out from him...I thought If stew felt pressured he may have let Dunge by to study his lines a bit but I don't think he was bothered by him much... I'd like to see a bit more battling at Colorado... Follow the leader is getting a bit boring lol

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canadianmxfan: nice rant LOL. and I know you didn't mean it! I live in Canada too and am just as PO'ed as you that we get no outdoor coverage here anymores, but you can't blame the American people for that. I have many friends down south that are just as frustrated about it and that venting should go to NBC if anything. Your kidding though if you think the US racers can't compete in Europe. Look at all the MXon trophies stateside on tracks they only had some short practice runs on. Right now, the US does have the fastest and most consistent racers out there and anyone that wants to be somebody needs to race in the US to really prove themselves.

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@klrman-thank-you. You are a good neighbor, and are welcome here. Great racing yesterday, and for the most part here, everyone sees it the same. I too, would like to see RV etc. back racing but all we can say is someday. As someone that really wasn't a fan of JS and MA, I will say this,"You guys are looking good out there." The podium speeches and general attitude's are good. They seem more humble, I guess. Now Mike, keep this going. Last time I started to give you credit, you had to go and flip off RD @ vegas. No need for that stuff. Eating a little crow here, but good luck to all the riders, even JS and MA. Helping to keep it interesting. As if anyone really cares what I think! lol

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I'm obviously a Suzuki fan, so I always root for the yellow bike, but I thought Dungey did an awesome job with showing some aggression and his bike looked, to me, more calm than Stewarts. His back end seemed to be jumping up a lot(Stewarts). Can't wait for Colorado. Go Stewart, (I never thought I'd say that).

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JS goes out in practice 2 the rough one and beats down Dungey by 2.3 seconds. In 4 motos Dungey has been in front of him 3 races and got passed and beaten. Yesterday Dungey made several attempts to pass and JS dialed up the throttle to prevent it. It should be obvious to everyone that JS has him covered because I think both riders know it.
As for people making excuses about the KTM did anyone force RD to ride it and does the KTM only falter when it tries to pass JS or hold the lead on Him? Hey Dungey is good I admit that but as long as RV and JS are around he will be second fiddle. I have Dungey friends who say "wait till Freestone and RD will take him down". When I offered them RD and the entire field for a bet they all refused so that tells the story to me.
When a rider gets beaten enough his desire will cave in, we all should know this.

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@Claxton... Practice times generally does not mean much.. Stewie was always fast in practice... Even when he was on the yamaha...
Bear in mind, KTM came out with a brand new 450... Just to get Dungey on board.. Gave him a lot of $$.. I believe he's now the best paid rider out there...
And unlike in the GP scene.. Where KTM can alter their bikes... In the US, they have to cope with the production rule... (God bless the AMA for this ruling!!)
I will always re-itirate, that WP suspensions are still the weakest link... Unless they have hired a group of talented foreign engineers who either copy what the japs do... Or DeCoster makes them do it...
DUngey rode great... Real gentlemen, and this can sometimes be annoying as he should have pass stewie...
But this is just race 2... Am still betting stewie will hit the dirt sooner or later...

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funny how RD5 couldn't leave Suzuki fast enough. Knowing he was going to a un-proven bike, (KTM 450). He will figure it out, but he better get there fast, Stewart isn't waiting around.

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@bigtireguy... Yeah, that was a bit strange... But in a way.. He just wanted to be re-united with DeCoster.... Plus, DUngey had to deal with new management... A transition of management as well.. (Yoshimura was taking over everything)... Some cutbacks... NAme it...
And Dungey was being offered a looooooot of money...

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Gotta play the devil's advocate for all of the folks who have done it in the past. He's just winning because RV and CR and TC are not out there! Right? Isn't that how this works?

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Dungey lost his confidence with Suzuki as a company. there were rumors that they could pay his bonuses, then he had the 3 mechanical issues. But he was already committed to going with Decoster even before all of that, Decoster said it in an interview, he claimed that Dungey wanted to come to KTM for '11 and Decoster told him to honor his contract and let KTM get things figured out. and just like Stewart said he bought his own Suzuki a few months ago, Dungey bought his own KTMs and rode them practically the entire '11 season( i know, not the current one, but KTMs none the less).

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@Didier, I understand the details. Its just gotta be hard losing to the bike you were on and tested and developed etc... He is in a good place, they just need to figure out the suspension. I only wish Reed and Villipoto where out there. Oh well. Good racing is good racing,

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Can You Imagine how fast Stew and Dunge will be when motocross starts......ALSO RV really is On JS's Dick with the "Fastest Man on a Dirt Bike" thing....Just sounds too similar to "Fastest man on the Planet"......got respect for RV but please find a new Line

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I think that Stewie is benefitting from all the tersting and outdoor racing that was done by Dungey and Metcalfe on that bike the last few years. Dungey is on a brand new KTM, so he is still getting acclimated. And NO to all the Stewtards, I am not making excuses. Stewie looks the best he has in years. Dungey will have to be near perfect to beat him.

@bigtireguy, I agree, I wish RV and Reed were there, a big point battle would be great. I do NOT agree that Dungey would have won the title last year if not for his DNF, I think RV would have pushed and done what it took to win. Just like he did last season and like he did the last 2 supercross titles he won. Not sure why anyone would doubt that. I guess its guys just trying to make Stewie look like he is beating the best. Dungey is fast no doubt. But he isnt the defending champ. I wish RV was racing..and Reed, Would love to see a 4 man battle for the lead, not just those two. Nobody else out there can keep pace.

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@uneasy-rider--I know, its what ALLLL the Stewtards STILL say about Reeds supercross titles, "Stewart wasnt there, RC wasnt there, its the ONLY reason Reed won" Now they are jumping ship and saying Stewie can only race who lines up blah, blah blah.... Sounds very hypocritical of them.. I never believed that crap but they always said that about Reed, no that the shoe is on the other foot, they are "flip-flopping".

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@bd200, I agree with RV still winning the title last year, My point was Dungey had a few mechanical problems, that were out of his control smack him. RV1 was the champ, and deserves all the accolades he gets. Until his injury, nobody could beat him. Last year Reed was keeping him honest until the sky-shot yard sale slowed him. As far as the"Flip-Flopping", I agree, it seems like a one-way road with SOME of his fans.

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@yellowrider207... Where on earth did you get that info Dungey was testing a KTM he had purchased?? Their stock 450 of last year was an outdated machine.... So you should be pretty stupid to do so... Even last year KTM scaled down their 450 production in favor for the 350... And true their were some rumors Dungey wanted to leave suzuki.. But they were just rumors... Yes... We all know Dungey seems to work very well with DeCoster... But hell... Who wouldn't ? DeCoster convinced the execs at KTM the 350 was clearly NOT the way to go for the US SX & MX... Thank goodness he was also helped by having two riders who were just not capable to develop the 350...

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like I said jsloan, "A long and disapointing summer for you"

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@ Didierlotsyeng, practice times tell the story like yesterday in both classes. I did not think JS would win Hangtown until I saw him practice that day then I knew he had it and he won just like yesterday. I am not a JS fan but name me one person to ever beat him in outdoors besides the GOAT. Now the last time I saw RD on his Suzuki he helped develope RV was eating his lunch at the MX of Nations. The fact is RD is good but as long as RV and JS are around he plays second fiddle.

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I don't want to name names, but grew up in a small town suzuki dealership, and still know people in the industry. A guy who became friends with the Dungey family through his dealings with Suzuki. He told me that waay before there were any rumors out here in public. it really doesn't matter much now, but it's not like he jumped on a totally unfamiliar bike and started from scratch. not to take anything away from him, I think he rode better at freestone than I ever seen him ride. He's never been on anyone's fender that long before and not slipped up, let alone a happy James Stewart, he'll get some wins this year, he has to.

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@megatron13222 - I wasn't making any excuses for Dungey at all. I just made an observation, As someone that races the Vet Intermediate class (not quite a pro these days!), toured the Nat'l and SX circuits a bit back in the day turning wrenches for other riders, and someone that has owned a few KTMs over the years, I simply made the observation that his bike seemed to buck him a few times coming into the corners and James bike looked more even. His KTM did look really good though. Just not as planted as James bike (that Dungey helped develop --Oh the irony!).

In regards to your comment "REALLY maby you havnt noticed but hes racing the fastes guys in the world" ---- Yes he is and that is why I was surprised how good his conditioning is coming into the out doors since he has not raced much in the past few years. I had made a comment earlier this month that it would be interesting to see how his conditioning is or if he would need to ride himself into shape to get up to race speed. Obviously his conditioning is killer!

Really wish Reed, RV, K-Dub, TC, and Ratray were out there. That would make this season just EPIC!

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James Knows Hes Gonna Have to Turn It up Next week so Dont Be surprised if He wins By a Far.....Big Confidence = Bigger Balls for Sketchy Stuff that James is Known for....Also, How Much Dirt did Dungey Eat during that race, Must Suck. Dirt from a 450 hurts like hell

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I Havent seen Moto 2 for the 450 yet but its says the Stewart was Untouchable during the last few laps with his 2 sec lead........maybe dungeys fitness was not up to par that day?

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look if reed and rv were in the series and winning it wouldnt be the true story stewart and dungey are new to their bikes let them have this summer to themselfs to get ready for next year stop trying to discredit them, this weather you realize it or not it is good for us in the long run next year we will be in for some great racing with rd and js only having to worry about eachother it gives them time to focus on getting their bikes were they need them to be without the chaos that there would be if everyone was in, and for those who are completely writing rd off by acting like james beating him is nothing impressive is just plain stupid did rv or reed get a 1-1 over rd last year? if they did it did not happen two weeks in a row thats for sure

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Redneckrider.... Hey wasnt trying to question your lack of knowledge at all ! I just get irritated with guys that sit on the couch and think they know the sport from a magazine or a tv show. Im a huge stewtard as they say as well as just an overall MX SX lover, so when james doesnt or does there is so many guys that all ways make some excuse why he won or lost. For me James may win the title this yea with our reed withot RV with out canard but thats not dungy or stewarts fault. Racing is all about the smartest rider some time the fastest but for sure its about who is there week in and week out. Just like in SX Vill. got the title lol cause he lasted the longest until he went down but he still won it no matter who was there or not . I just give credit were credit is do, and yes that Ktm did jump around some as you said but was soaking up alot of that rough stuff also I love that Dungy battled him the whole way ....

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who cares

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Everyone Deserves credit for winning, i dont care if they were racing a bunch on 85's Dungey, stewart or anyone else deserves credit

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@yellowrider207.. Ok.. So the Dunge was testing the waters already... Balsy move then.. Even though KTM is going to offer him a kooky of $$... Anyway... Dunge has to quit being nice and be a bit like a Reed or RV when he will race stewie... He has the speed and thank goodness stewie decided to race... It would be a repeat of 2010...
@claxton... Good point... But the Dunge is still young and can still develop his aggressive side...

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If Stewart is benefitting from all the R&D done by Dungey and Metcalfe- then weren't Dungey and Metty benifitting fron the R&D done by Reed and Alessi? And weren't Reed and Alessi benifitting fron the R&D done by Carmichael and Tedesco? Weren't Carmichael and Tedesco were benifitting fron the R&D done by Tortelli and Hamblin?
Isn't every bike out there benifitting from the team of riders before them? And who's R&D was Villopoto benifitting from with that all new 2012 Kawasaki? Was Timmy Ferry in on it at all? I remember Dungey being unhappy with the zook last year- he said so after it was all over with.

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klrman1 , your right about the usa having the fastest racers on the planet, with JS7,Dungey and VIllipoto! and about 5 more other riders..BUt i'm pissed about the tv deal...Who wants to sit in front of a computer when i could chill on a couch in front of a big screen, eh!!!

I''m also bothered by so many privateers that don't get enough support! If they race with the best in the world then the privateers should be compensated with cash.. they risk their lives out there!!!

megatron13222, I think your spot on about those riders mentioned. Mabey DUngey is playing it safe for a bit before he gets agressive? I hope James stays healthy for the whole outdoors, it suck when any rider get injured....

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hey "redneckracer', i dont think JS bike was all that calm. the rear end was kicking up bigtime on some of those braking bumps, especially when he was pushing to fend off dungey. no excuses for RD, he got beat straight up. if he wants to beat JS hes gonna have to take some 'feet of the pegs' WFO chances. just like GOAT did.

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good ride by both riders. i do believe bubba could have taken it to another level if he needed to, just look at the lap times. dungy just dont seem like he has that extra bit of pace. and for people to think Chad Reed is fast , is a joke. they must forget the time bubba slowed down for in 125motox , let him go by, then caught up him up and smoked him. villapoto might give him a run for his money . but when bubba is fast, its isnt much out there that can keep up .

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it sounds like a lot of people including me thought that this was the place for dungey to get a win since he couldnt where do you think his next preferred track would be to snatch a win?

hes always fast at millville

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it cant sit well with a lot of people including dungey that stewart was able to turn it up and run his fastest lap on the 15th lap of the second moto when everyone was expecting james to fade dungey wins a lot on endurance alone and if he dont have that edge what can he do

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I think those 2 will get faster and faster all summer long- 2013 will be epic.

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i agree i keep saying that this is a chance to even the playing field reed and rv will be a little rusty coming off an injury while stewart and dungey are gonna be fresh off the outdoors they might and i say might have a slight edge, reed is a question mark rv has shown that he can come back off an injury and kill it right away

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That is exactly what I would have said- it's so true. Lets not forget that Stew has come back from injury and flat out dominated before. 2003 outdoors and 2008 outdoors. And Dungey got over that collarbone pretty quick too.

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Plus Dungey is still a little behind the curve with a lot of room for improvemant- In 2006 he was a B class amatuer while Stewart was battling with (and sometimes beating) the Goat. He hasn;t reached his cieling yet imo.

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next year should be epic with barcia and possibly wilson on 450's and CR,RV,TC all back and RD should be on his 2013 bike which id hope theyve ironed out some of the kinks and stewart on a bike that hes happy with we are all in for a treat regardless of who your favorite rider is

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@WFO_UFO HAHA I remeber that race Stew Let Chad pass him and took the lead right back lol....That was the Start of the Hatred they share today lol

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Good ride from JS7, Dungey just hasent got the speed to make the move, looked like he was going to a few times but JS7 just kept grabbing handfulls and leaving Dungey thinking how he was going to make the pass.

Good battle for the fans it is going to get the better of one of them in the next few racers we will just have to wait and see who?

Good effort from Allesi too.

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@bucky394, thanks man!
@canadianmxfan, I understand how you feel as I have a big screen plasma that was just intended for the racing, so it's still a big letdown for me. I guess it's just something we all have to deal with. Our sport is not loved by the major networks and that's just the way it is. At least we got speed for the SX unless NBC got a hold of that too, but hopefully not.

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klrman1,, lol you got a big plasma screen just for watching mx racing and you can't watch anything!! that sucks...if enough people complain bitterly do you think that would make a difference???

If next year all the top racers are racing outdoors and we still don't get racing on out T.V.'s then it will really be a miserable time!!!!

If James wins then good for him, he will have earned it,he has some good compition and some of the other racers are like parranahs, it's like they can smell an injured rider...A lot of racing left and i don't think James will win them all!!

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canadianmxfan; yep, I got suckered into a big plasma screen just for MX and SX. Finally made the plunge as I don't watch much TV except for that racing, so a few beers and some meditation to calm my nerves to not have angry thoughts towards NBC are constantly needed lol.

Yeah, lots of racing left so it's a hard call. James is for sure on top of things, but Dungey is so relentless that he's probably going to keep on James back right until the last moto. I doubt JS is going to win them all too, but so far he's doing well handling the pressure and it's going to be a good season.

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Sorry, forgot to add that I don't know if complaining to NBC is going to make a difference. You just never know, but what I don't get is that last year they showed a few outdoors to all of us, so why would they think of taking it all away and only showing it now to a select group who can actually access those channels? Weird stuff. Instead of complaining, if all of us up here and in the US could write NBC a polite letter stating that our cable or dish providers don't even get NBCSN and that we really would appreciate it back on the regular NBC network, maybe someone inside the top brass may show some heart, but I can't help but get that sinking feeling that they could care less.

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