by Andy Bowyer
Rev Up: Merica
Thursday, September 27, 2012 | 10:10 AM
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PrintHello, everyone, and welcome to the Rev Up. Time to tap the gloves, son. When this time a year comes around my fingers glide across the keyboard a little swifter. I love this race. Taking place in the off-season with no money to speak of, this dust up has always been and always will be about pride. I like to watch the banter between “us and them” take place. You never have to ask an American to be patriotic. It is in our nature to have our chest puffed out. This action alone makes things the way we are in the world. Fact. In the sport of professional motocross, this action is compounded. Do you know what makes American motocross riders the best? It is because there is no freedom like riding a motorcycle. Solitude, and freedom. That’s what we do here in “Merica.” We, here, live in the greatest land in the world. And we ride dirt bikes faster than everyone else in the world. Together.
Time to bring the Chamberlain trophy back where she belongs. We’re going to take the three best riders from each country and go three motos, throwing one bad moto out to decide who wins? Ok, we’ll take that.
This is 'Merica. We’ve seen this kind of threat more times than there are stars on our flag. There is a rider that is fast and wants to prove to the world how fast he is. So, what? What we do here is show up as a team and prove to the world that we are the best. Together. Which, we are.
Please allow me to introduce my team:
World, what you have on your hands is Ryan Dungey. I’m not going to insult the prowess of you international readers. That’s all I need to write about in regards to our man standing tall out front. We’re bringing you Ryan Dungey. He’s ready to race. Both middle fingers up from this writer.
Up next, I’m pretty much shadow boxing when I write two words. Justin. Barcia. So, there is some new speed out there? I’ve watched “that guy” all year and I respect his speed and aggressive riding style. We have a little something for you, folks. Barcia. Bring anything you want to bring. Barcia is ready to chop wood. And if you want to get rough, well, that is okay. My man is ready. He'll break your leg, buddy. Better not, better not, hear?
“Bad” Blake Baggett. It will only be a few days until you agree with me, but you’ll see. What does the world know about heart? We have a little American heart coming at you. His right wrist will be buried at his rib cage. He will not stop until the checkered flag flies. Period.
We’ve sent our boys over there. We sent them where they don’t eat what they normally do, not when they like to sleep. Our boys are going to face the world on a track that is unfamiliar. OK, its sandy, check.
Blake Baggett is also back for Team USA.
Simon Cudby photo
What we have in front of us is a challenge. That is what we do. Keep throwing up meat, and we’ll hit’em into the fountain. I just can’t wait. It’s actually comical how the motocross community has put all of this heat on that young rider over there. He is a good racer. We’ve seen the like. What we do is kick them in the teeth and show them why we are the best. Why we are strong. This is 'Merica. I’m not going to even bring other racers up in this column. I’ve mentioned, Ryan Dungey, Justin Barcia, and Blake Baggett into this one. Our boys are ready. You know damn right they are ready.
In closing, I’d like to put a little disclaimer on “Merica.” The world likes to make fun of us. They think we live in this oblivious bubble of arrogance. We may be guilty of arrogance, but our patriotism is pure innocence. It isn’t our fault the way we act. For American motocross fans, that onus lays on names like Donnie Hansen, Johnny O'Mara, Danny Chandler, David Bailey, Bob Hannah, Jeff Ward, Ricky Johnson, Mike LaRocco, Mike Kiedrowski, Jeff Emig, Ricky Carmichael....
This is 'Merica. We speak the language of fear and ass-whooping. Mock our bravado, hell we mock ourselves, but don’t mistake the power of our heart. Ready yourself for another demonstration of our ability to race dirt bikes. We are the best in the world.
Thanks for reading, see you next week.
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Andy......woohoo, all fired up!!!!!!!!! 100% well said!!!!!!! I got american goose bumps as I read your words.
GO USA!!!!!!!!!!!! WFO from the gate drop to the checkered flag drop!!!!!!!!!
Awsome!!!! Well said!
WTG, I really enjoyed this article, probably not as much as euromike will but its great. Europe talks the talk and USA walks the walk.
Honestly i have to admit all non americans just think or say (in regards to the mxon):
FAIL USA!!!!!!
I think it is just that plain simple! No offense given or taken!
I have to add - who ever will win the Des Nations this year definitely will be worthy of that! As in previous years.
AMERICA!!!! F*** YA!!!!
GO USA Ryder cup included ........................Vista "Whats up " !
Its no wonder this message board attracts so many idiots when RacerX has someone like Andy Bowyer writing for them. I agree 100% that the fastest motocross riders in the world either live in America or want to race in America. But " I have both my middle fingers up " is just plain playground stuff and its no wonder people want to beat the Americans so bad when this person is representing you.
I have raced and been to races all over the States and I have met some fantastic people so I know how respectful and gracious the people are but Andy Bowyer ?
One more thing Ryan Dungey is my favourite rider of this era but Jeffrey Herlings will beat him easily.
This is the dumbest article I've ever read.
It's America. Some words are so awesome you shouldn't feel compelled to try and make them cooler.
I also agree with Youngblood42 about the two middle fingers up... My dad taught me that an ass kicking always hurts worse when your mouth was the instigator. That's the angel on my shoulder talking...The Devil on the other shoulder is in full agreement! GO USA!
I never finished reading this crap as I started barfing after reading the first paragraph. Don´t tell me this clown actually gets paid to write horsesh1t like this?
I think he wrote it for you euromike, you can't even read it all it hurts so bad?? What a little BABY!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhnUgAaea4M&feature=youtu.be
Im as patriotic as the next guy when it comes to the mxdn.. but I have to agree with some of the responses here .. this article makes me not want to be grouped with ignorant red necks such as yourself, Andy.
Merica? wtf is that? Do you have to be toothless to barefoot to not wince at that ignorant desecration of our country's name?
Like I said, I am fired up for MXDN without this garbage, SON
how embarassing
In 72 Hours all doubt will be removed and we will know if confidence, hardwork, tenacity and talent holds court...
Confidence comes from competance, arrogance is an approximation of confidence.
Don't confuse the two...
this article is nothing more than troll bait , with no shortage of dumb asses willing to bite
Call me unpatriotic, but I'm American, and just want the best team to win, period. America is the favorite, but an upset isn't too unrealistic. I'm personally hoping to see Herlings school everyone like people are saying he could.
Regardless, these boards on RacerX are comedy gold sometimes. I'm with motobob, too many fools more than ready to bite at any bait thrown out, such as EuroMike's comments. You don't think he probably has a smile from ear to ear every time he hits submit, knowing how much it's going to irk some of you?
So much fun here right now - hahahaha!
If you look into the faces of Roger D and his riders you could see some concerns - maybe!?
Sunday 6pm we all know how all worked out.
Dungey will finish second to Cairoli.
Baggett will finish 3rd at best.
Barcia will absolutely crush everyone including Herlings.
USA will win, again. This is actually getting to be somewhat anticlimactic. Nobody has a more well-rounded group than America.
spike 1911... Really?? LMFAO at that one!!! win or lose I hardly think they are scared!!!
In the words of Bob Hannah....."it ain't braggin if you can back it up......"
Some of you guys missed the point of this article.
Great article Andy! Can't wait for the racing this weekend. Gonna be tough with it being the test track for many of the GP guys, but I think Team USA is focussed on the most important thing, bringing the trophy home. Consistency will win in the sand. I think Herlings or Cairoli may take some motos but as long as we're consistent we'll do just fine. I think some will be surprised how well the Americans do in the sand though.
The column is called REV UP: you namby pambies, not IDLING UP: I LOVED IT!
I think it was perfect, no name calling, no insults, just a nice piece stating the fact that we have the field covered as a Team. I hope Cairoli has a good day, and I really want to see Roczen in the mix as well. Herlings? If anyone is going to ride aggressively and bring the drama, I think this is the kid to do it. Will he be able to finish it though?
In the end, I'm Team USA all the way through! I hope we dominate. With the team we sent over, they're going to kick a$$ and then be the first guys to shake hands and say "Good race."
AMERICA....F*#K YEAH!!!
Maybe Obama should apologize for this article.
AMERICA!!!!!!!!!!! SPELL IT RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@Moto, maybe no name callin, but basically said if Herlings messes with Barcia, will brake his leg.
........the funy part of this article is he talks about "together" like he doesn't believe our guys will win motos, just that as a collective they are better overall.
Although I agree to that point, not much of a rev up if it isnt' saying our 3 riders are gonna beat everyone else out there, not just that together they are gonna bring home the cup.
@euromike, dont get your panties in bunch cuz AMERICA is gonna kick european A$$ until there buried into the lommel sands:D USA USA USA, P.S. just consider yourself lucky we cant send over both ryans;)
euromike, dont get your panties in bunch because AMERICA is gonna whoop european A$$ til there buried in the sand, p.s. consider yourself lucky we cant send over both ryans;)
I couldn't agree more with some of the sentiments voiced here. Andy Bowyer sounds like one of the ignorant trolls on the message boards. Two fingers up? And does he really get paid for writing? "This time a year"? Not this time OF year? Yes, other countries think we are arrogant. And it's largely because of this type of idiocy. Time to go dig out your "Believe the Hype" t-shirt, fool. You don't represent America. Maybe when the non-existent land of Merica fields a team, you can write about them. Until then, you represent all that is ignorant and backwards about this country. And when Team America wins the MXdN, they will do it, as always, with style, grace and humility. Characteristics which are obviously foreign to you.
LOL @Expeditionary Citizen, maybe he'll throw in a bow as well...
One thing for sure, KTM has to be pretty happy right now. On the world stage with Dungey, Cairoli, Roczen, Musquin, Herlings, Decoster.....not a bad place to be.
euromike, hows living in your moms basement waiting for her to make you english muffins? would you like some americas gonna win jam with them? :P
Is that Andy Bowyer fresh off the boat at Ellis Island in 1854, with his Italian accent about how dreams only on come true here in "Merica"? Wow, just when I thought Euro/nazi/new jeresy mike? was just starting to smartin up, he gets stupid again!
Not4Show...."........the funy part of this article is he talks about "together" like he doesn't believe our guys will win motos, just that as a collective they are better overall."
.Cuzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz The gole is the overall win, Moto wins don't matter this weekend, it's a TEAM race not an individual race. Euromike will pleasure himself to every moto a non US rider wins but thats all he has so have fun mike wile the USA works to win the real prise!!!
Every year there is some hot young Euro who is going to destroy the Americans. Herlings, Roczen, Cairoli,Searle, Townley, Everts, etc... Who do you guys have lined up for next year when Herlings fails to beat the Americans? Someone please start the old " nobody can compete with the U.S. because they have too many people" garbage. I love that one.
When the US wins again, Obama will be the first to apologize.
To get us back on a positive spin..., here is aTeam USA practice vid. RacerX hasn't linked (yet).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsstyV6x5Ew&feature=player_embedded
can someone answer this question. will the mxdn be on cbs?
mxchampion..From what I read on here last night it will be on CBS Sports Network...6 eastern time...On my Direct TV it is 613 ..be sure and check local listings
Germany has a good shot at it.Max Nagel and Ken Rozcen are very fast in the Sand and Marcus Schiffer looked good in Lierop a few weeks ago.
BD25, the time has changed since yesterday's announcement. The new time slot is 10:00PM eastern, 7:00PM Pacific.
See RacerX new posting today.
"my only regret is not being born with more middle fingers" everyone is always worried about being pc and nice-relax! Nice article
BillC......thats exactly what I'm saying, he is trying to play up that "Merica" is going to crush everyone and leave them lying in the sands of lommel while the US team drinks champagne flippin the bird to the rest of the world.
He isn't saying that Dungey is going to Beat Cairoli in Moto 1, or Baggett is going to Beat Roczen Musquin, Moto 2 a thunderous victory for Barcia as he never even has a challenge from herlings, while Baggett once again conquers the sand. And in the finale Dungey and Barcia go 1-2 leaving the rest of the world picking up the pieces in the sands of Lommel.......he isn't saying that.
He talks about how "together" "merica" will bring home the trophy. Yet has all the bravado of what I wrote before, someone needs to edit this guy and either make him include overboard predictions or lessen the tone. He basically wrote 500 words that say "merica" is going to crush the world..............but only because no other country has 3 great rides, Because this article was junk with out the heart passion and conviction of saying our riders will finish 1-2 evrey moto. If they don't how are you going doing double flip anyone??????
THIS IS A TEAM SCORE EVENT. Yep and its going to be damn hard on our guys to win the overall. I have confidence that they will. moto wins I'm sketchy on, but I think the worse Dungey or Barcia will finish is 2nd, and Baggett will blow Moto 1 but come back for 3rd in class moto 3.
@NikolaTesla
Check Roxzens previous results for MXdN, I'm pretty sure he has held up his end of the bargain well. Pretty sure Herlings rode last year pretty well also.
And for those who want to be grammar police, I don't have an editor and get to post as many errors or omissions as I like!!!! Isn't living in AMERICA great!
@ BD25
@ OldGreyMXer
You guys are correct since their is at the present time all that evening it will jump in some of the Lucas Oil off road series slots as or this writing the channel guide has NOT been updated ............I will be out but will set up that whole area of time to record...........GO USA !
Yes on Direct
Regional Sports Networks2 600–699
613 IS THE CHANNEL
Pure Amerogance!
@ CZmark iTS TACO DOG south of the boarder Andy BOWYER
Dubya would be proud......even more so if you somehow included, "Dead or alive" or "Bring it on!"
SPOT ON Andy!!! I'm reading this on Afghanistan right now and couldn't've said it better myself. GO USA!!!!
I'm all for our guys, whether military or our three in the MXoN, but this is simple-minded jingoistic b.s. from an idiot, and I'm glad a few others have said so too.
Well at least we know losing isn't an option in some people's minds.......
It's all good guys/gals! This is no different than the forums where we trash talk about local H.S. or College football! It adds "flavor", and excitement to the event and I think that is how most people take it, or perceive it.
"Each to their own" here, but I say let the trash talk flow, I love it!
"GO Team USA"!
Deucesrwild222.......THANK YOU for all that you do!!!
Thanks. But then again I'm only a " Simple-minded jingoistic idiot"
Euros have a love/hate relationship to american motocross.
We all know You are the fastest, most stylish, therefore, we love to se you loose :)
I have been to all MXdN since 2005, sadly wont be there this year....
Big thanks to R.C. for making Team USA interested in the MXdN again.
In Ernee 2005, even the Euro mxstars where starstruck when RC entered the arena. He and he's bike where just shiny, sparkling, and the speed...
Team USA is gonna win this year too, euro sand or not.
Herlings is gonna be awesome, enjoy the kid!
Looking forward to a great show, http://www.mx-life.tv is awesome!
WFO 4th gear pinned....that's what the rest of the world is going to see. They'll be surprised too, no doubt bout that!
Yamaha1, I'm still here
Billc, funny video
roczen is racing the 450 not the 250 for those still assuming hes racing mx1, he's been on the 450 since right after elsinore
Why are all of you people hating on Andy for for using satire in his article? 'Merica is some sort of new fad with the young kids these days and he's playing off on it! Hell, they actually put the word ain't in the Websters dictionary because they couldn't teach all of the idiots from using improper grammar! If your offended by the the term "middle fingers in the air!" Then I seriously do not understand how you make it through the day as there are far more offensive things out there in the real world. Andy is a "good shit" as we call people in my parts and you people berating him for using a little comedy in an article aimed at raising spirits for an international competition are a pure waste of oxygen.
P.S. I always hope for a good race with stiff competition but I hope Herhlings chokes so all you people can bust out your believe the hype shirts and eat shit!
I dont hope he choke's i just hope that his speed was an illusion based off his competition, if he crashes they will say the same things stewart fans say "he would have won if he didnt crash" I know he is fast I first seen him in "moto 3 the movie" but you watch anyone of our guys alone on a track and they look untouchable as well
MX691 - Good post. RC was just something special.
Merica ? Fail on that one AB.
Why is Roczen riding a 450..........cant take any more a.. whippings espeically from
Herling.
Dude should ride for France waaaaaaa
JimM
Pala374
There goes my grammar cred.......fail on me .....dang
JimM
Pala374
@jimbo that would be my guess as well it sounds better coming in second to cairolli than it does for him to come in second to herlings
I believe Roczen rode the 350/450 last year also. no big deal.
Roczen has been training on a regular basis on a 450 since he was 11.
Rozcen will kick some butt, that's for sure....but Baggett, man, he is so smooth.I can't wait to wake up on sunday an drive all the way to Lommel!!!!
Leaving early tomorrow morning for Lommel, but I will take my lap top just to keep all my good friends and avid fans on here posted as to how the yanks are doing. I want to be the first to let you all know when the wheels start falling off. LOL.
euromike, keep dreaming.
Just like last year euroTRASHmike?? rememeber how you said we would lose?? and you would never come back on here if we won?? you did stay away for a few weeks to lick your wonds though.
@Misoheye. Bwaaaaahahahahahahahahahaha
Good one my Ruskie friend. Bobby is a great guy, as is Alex. I wish you guys lots of luck
mishoeye, team russia wont win, just letting you know
What an awesome Rev-Up! The intro of Dungey was killer.
Glad to see that "the nocturnal dirt people" dwell on both sides of the political spectrum. Grow a sense of humor people! Otherwise you are gonna miss everything cool and die angry.
Yes Euromike, keeps us imformed with your unbiased reports and your demented fantasy Euro humor. Nice to see grandma is letting you out of the closet again, you little pud pounder you! Have fun at Lommel!
I believe they call that Karma , Andy Bowyer. Baggett even got lapped !
As an Aussie who loves the AMA series', the Euro GP's and our own Aussie racing, it's great to read some well rounded, open minded comments on here from people who follow MX world wide. It's a nice change from some of the narrow, nationalist, rubbish most of you yanks have delivered this week :) maybe some of you Merican's (Rev up Bowyer, big ugly
Maniac, mustard dizzy, small purcupine doodle etc, etc) might want to buy yourself a world globe and a Euro GP highlights DVD. You may have a better understanding of why the rest of the world want to like you folks, but find it hard at times :) Also before you yanks continue blowing wind up your own arses about your sporting prowess, remember its a simple numbers game. When you have 10 times the number of motocross racers, compared to any other country you will most likely win the MXON 10 times more often. In Australia Dungey and Baggett would be a good solid blokes, Barcia seems a bit young and excitable. Thanks for allowing me to debrief, the time difference is killing me this week :) DC
This writer is a serious dumbass
just utter rubbish , dont smear this writers stuff on your excellent site again please. its below you racer x
Arrogant and ignorant, what a combo.
Just afraid to see the vast majority did not catch the fact this whole article was not to be taken seriously !
Ok for being patriotic, but too much's too much !
Cheers ! ;-))