by Chase Stallo
Stewart OUT for Monster Energy Cup
Tuesday, October 16, 2012 | 2:55 PM
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PrintYoshimura Suzukis James Stewart has confirmed via his Facebook page that he will not be racing the second annual Monster Energy Cup in Las Vegas at Sam Boyd Stadium this Saturday. Stewart said the following on his Facebook page earlier today:
Doesn't look like I'll be at MEC. Not going to rush it. Have a goal and a plan and we're sticking to it. A goal without a plan is just a wish!
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How come this doesn't surprise me ??
RD5 could have said that last year being on a brand new bike (3 weeks), but he STILL showed. Oh, and he had a plan too.
Hey Weenie, Canard isn't racing it.
Shocking. I feel bad for the JS fans. Hang in there he may give you reason to cheer again. Maybe...
Dungey for the O/A.
Stewart not showing up?No suprise.I thought he was a racer.
Reed will be rusty.
Poto may win a race out of the 3.
This coming from a Reed fan.
1.Dungey
2.Poto
3.Reed
How JS7s fans can still stand behind this guy is amazing! He has been paid 3 or f4 times as much as any other rider yet onlt produced 20% of the results. He comes back and wins 2 outdoors and his fans were all predicting 24-0. That so called spectato spectator crash was nothing but a washout and a excuse for the losses that he knew were coming. Now the FMOTP has had 4 months to prepare for MEC and now he pulls out of another race. He has pulled out of more races than he has shown up for in the last 4 years. How his sponsors can continue to sign his checks is amazing.He has proven that he is no longer a contender for the last 3.5 years I'm sure his fans will jump on here and stick up for him like always and and say he is making a smart decision or something rediculous like that. I'm so over JS7 and his pathetic circus, everytime he pulls this B.S. it makes me wonder how long people will let him suck the $ out of this great sport without even being in the top 5!!!!!!
He dont need the money,not that he would sweep the deal anyways. but only james knows whats best for james.
@TWK1,, now lets be honest here.. He has not "had 4 months" to prepare.
It's going to take something more than what I'm seeing to call James Stewart a "racer" again.
No doubt the guy's got talent. But something's going on inside his head besides racing.
I love the people that say he doesn't need the money, PRIVATE JETS don't fly themselves or maintenance themselves, and to support his lifestyle and his family's bills because you know his mother and father have careers that support them
They all sign agreements with the PROMOTORS so they use their names to promote the race all year. Stewy always pulls out of these things like a week or two before. Still a fan , good luck at A1 # 7...
@ mxmofo he had all summer to get ready! he came back and got a 5th and then a 3rd during the summer. He has had way more time to get ready for SX than anyone. He knows he has no chance of beating RV or RD and he will milk the mystery of making his fans think he still has a chance at a title, just like he has done for the past 4 years. What kind of racer comes back and gets a 5th and a 3rd and quits rather than keep racing and get better!!! He has become a joke, yet his fans are blinded and still buy in to all his B.S.
@TWK1 ,,, He had surgery on his finger, remember? Not making excuses for him, just stating facts. He should be racing the MEC.
Hey can't accept not being the best......couldn't accept it when RC was still around and crashed his brains out trying....
Don't think he has the will to keep crashing trying to keep up with the new breed?
Too bad really....I would enjoy watching him race just as much if he would just settle for podiums when wins aren't there......he always adds to the excitement and anticipation, mainly cause you just never know what he's gonna do.
It's funny how people cry over the fact that Stewart has fans and sponsors still. So do you jealous much. Seriuosly you are worse than than the fans. Sound like a bunch ladie's talking shi1. You guys make him more special than he is.
And to the fans, there's not really much to stick up for.. Sure he can win a race or a moto but he's proving that a championship might be outta his reach. To be fair he's lost more or sat out more championships than he's won on the big bikes.
The only thing that makes this guy special besides his deep golden tan is the fact that he has marketed the crap out of himself. Whatever product he uses will get publicity So why be mad at him for being smart and making a boat load of money.
I've known people like this. "If I can't win, I don't want to play". I'm a big JS7 fan. I'm also a big fan of my wife's P****. But if I never got to see it or use it I may start looking other places...
He is making money riding in his compound as we speak.Anyone read the Jeff Ward interview from another site?Too many concussions,brain can't keep up with what he is used to.I am no JS7 by any means but I did have my share of concussions and had to give up MX just this year.Tough because it is in my veins since I was 7(45 now).Maybe he should just take it down a notch(ya right)and accept 2nd or even 5th.just my 2 cents.I think he is a good guy and good for the sport and always a crowd favorite.
This coming from a REED fan(Dungey #2)when 22 retires
glad i'm not a JS7 fan...
Seriously, did anyone really expect him to be there?
@mxmofo I'm not banging on you and I always like your posts, it's just that JS7 has become a joke. The first time I saw him race his KX 125 at Vegas SX it was almost unbelievable how fast and talented he was. I was an instant fan. Those days are far behind him and for the past 4 years his handlers have done job of keeping his fans believing the hype. In JS7s defence IMO I think a lot of this BS comes from his handlers (30 people on his payroll and his sponsors rely on him to pay their bills) most likely make a lot of these poor decisions.It's just too bad he takes up so much of the available sponsorship $ and it doesn't go to the guys who really want to race for their paycheck. Think about how many times you have come on this site to read another excuse of why Stewart won't be racing! I sure wish I could work 20% of the time and get extremely over paid.
I think it is good that he is waiting until he is "up to speed and ready"....no excuses
A1 we will see if he still has it......wait, I think I said that last year too.
@KHIBRAN#3
A1 lead for a couple of laps and CRASH. Sit out a couple rounds and repeat!!
@TWK1,, I agree, BUT, Suzuki is not paying him right now. As far as his other sponsors, thats their fault if they continue to pay him, not JS's.. I do think he should race, even if he doesnt podium.. Come A1, he better not say he's 'rusty' from not racing for so long..
I really like watching him race or crash, it makes racing better. What he needs is some race laps without crashing to get his head on straight. That being said, I hope he gets booed at A1.
Jeff Ward on his thoughts on James Stewart!
James Stewart is done
"he may still be fast but he's hit his head so many times. It's his brain that's the problem, not his bike or anything else.
He just can't focus so he doesn't know what to do when things get weird. His brain doesn't work right now. He falls over and gets dizzy.
I don't think he should race anymore. I'm sure they are pushing him to race as he gets paid a lot of money. If he got tested properly by a doctor in a footbal or baseball league, I reckon they wouldn't even let himrace, I bet his reaction and brain stimulation wouldn't pass a test."
Big Fan of James, but thats weak. Time waits for nobody, you're only as good as the last gate drop, and if you ain't there you're halfway retired.
Bullshit stops when the gate drops!
No shocking news here!
He is a grown man now.Making his own decisions?IDK
Another poster NOT suprised.
He's about the money, not the sport. Don't count on seeing him at any vet races or any other function that promotes our sport for the love of it once he stops milking it.........uh, I mean quits racing pro.
@ TWK1, thanks. Usually it's me sinking his battleship.
You guys are all pathetic. You dislike him but continue to blow up his news stories with useless comments. Don't you guys have better things to do with your lives?
the modern moto fan just loves to hate. the hate flows like wine and moto fans are connoisseurs who savor every drip drop of the really good stuff, like a james stewart tweet... mmmmm that's some high quality shit. smells like orgy in here
Wow. People on here are crazy. He says he's not racing MEC and you guys act like he's running the police force again. It's not like it does him any good to race the thing, he has millions already. I'm not really a JS fan, I like RV, but all the hatred towards JS makes me like the guy more.
to all the haters...
show me a link where he said he was in?
crickets...
Whats going to be his excuse when A1 comes around? He needs to go away the sport will be a better place. pooo o o o o o
@shibibly, I agree. People seriously get pissed off!
Just a shame his ego wont let him just go out and do the best he can and let the chips land where they may. Seems like if doesn't feel like he cant go out and dominate he takes his toys and goes home. Always hated those kids on my block. They always had the best toys too!
the only guy to really battle with rc the goat. reed couldnt do it. those were epic battles got to recect him for that. but he hasnt been the same after rc retired. you guys couldnt carry his jock strap
I can see how he gets the nickname Bubba.
Wow, what a surprise!!!!! JS needs sack up, respect the sport & fans that gave him his fame.
I love the hate and the concern for the Poor Js7 fans. Please cry me a river if you are Js7 fan you will get over it. We all just want to see a good racing strong comebacks (poto,Reed,JS) and new Talent (Barcia, CP337, Canard). We all want the best Riders on the Gate, Yes that includes JS7 Love him or hate him. That's why A1 is the most popular race because everyone is on the gate
It does suck for MEC and any fan when the whole field isn't there
My version of pathetic?
A guy who takes and takes and never gives back. What has he given back? Tweets and Twats? A facebook update? Ever see him at an autograph signing? Do PR for his team? TV spot(s) for the (MX or SX) series? Offer to lend his name to the promoter of a race?....................(crickets)...........didn't think so.
A person who enjoyed the highest pinnacle of pay scale in the sport and now has to do it for "minimum wage" like the rest of the schlubs who gladly paddle him up & down the track for pennies on the dollar of his (former) pay grade.
Anyone defending THAT has as much intellectual horsepower as someone defending a politician.........................but I digress, I have a bridge to sell you.
Like halfe 316 mentioned above JS never said he was going to race the MEC. I have to give him the benefit of the doubt, he did have surgery on his finger and if it is not 100%, then maybe, for him, it is best to sit it out. As a fan of the sport, it is always a bad day, when some one, who has the talent and ability to win, has to miss a race due to an injury. I am sure other racers over the years have raced with more severe injuries, and done well, but James can't do just well.
James, right or wrong, is held to a higher standard. He is expected to win by both his fans and his critics. When he doesn't his fans are disappointed and he is crucified by his critics. Just look at all the negative posts due to not showing up. There seems to be no middle ground, Stewart is either loved and respected or hated and despised.
Remember, James Stewart is just a man, who's had the good fortune to race motorcycles for a living. He is neither a hero, to be put on a pedestal or a villain, to be persecuted. He has a talent that we should all appreciate, as most of us on here know, his skill set it is rare.
I just hope, that come January 5, 2013, James Stewart is healthy and ready to line up at Anaheim 1, against Villopoto, Reed, Dungey, Barcia, Wilson, Milsaps, Brayton, Weimer, Alessi and the rest, giving us one of the most competitive and entertaining supercross seasons ever!!!!
Frankenweenie.... Not to much going on here..Speed being re-branded to Fox Sports One does not sound good for supercross coverage... surely it can find a home, maybe Fuel... I only wish Motocross and Supercross could sign a TV deal for half that much money, as to me, moto sports are infinitely more entertaining than Nascar...
Whether racing or not, can one of the biggest names in the sport find a more professional means of making announcements? "According to James' Facebook page........" That's how the rest of us announce to the world whether we'll be at Saturday's BBQ or not. This goes for the rest of the industry too, not just James. I hear this is how NFL coaches will start announcing who will not be able to go in the current weeks' games.
@ BD25 We told Franken to send you the info............MR-MX says HI !... We have this big screen and are watching some of the debate and playing cards down here with the crippled MX. We have this tv set up so when someone sends in a remark on racer x site it will alert with an audiable tone and it will scroll at the bottom of the tv. So we can read it aloud and Discuss while we are doing card or I should say domino's and listing to the knuckleheads talk smack at each other. It's pretty cool........ We also have the imfamous # 32 sitting here Former factory Suzuki rider and Japanese National Champion Ronnie Tichenor say's hello .Mr- Mx sends his props ..........
Did Jeff Ward really say that and where if he did? It mirrors what I have been saying about James for awhile. Makes sense as some of his crashes seem to be akin to "Brandon's First Race".
Stewart not racing---Who cares???? The sport or the fans dont really need him--We have racers, RV1, Dungey, Tomac, Barcia, Allesi, Roczen, Musquin, Wharton, Bagget, and a host of others who race well, have class, and are very exciting to watch.. See ya Stewie, have a nice life..
Bla Bla Bla
Dribblers WTF who gives a shyt
CR 1
RV 2
RD 3
Stewart will win races.. he will still consistently post the fastest laps times in practice. He still has better corner speed than any other rider..although they are getting closer. A rider doesnt LOSE speed, he loses confidence and fitness.
I am convinced the Yamaha, combined with a severe mental block was his problem. (Much like Tiger Woods is currently dealing with). So many times when a great champion goes through a slump, being held to high standards, he has a difficult time dealing with it.
I am hoping the Suzuki is a breath of fresh air and he can get back on track.. (no, I am not a Stewart fan) but I want to see every rider do well.
I also believe that Stewart was riding a comfortable pace this summer, nowhere near his potential when Dungey was chasing him. He is trying TOO hard NOT to crash, instead of trying to charge hard.
Lets just hope they have a battle royale this summer with 7 riders all blocking passing like crazy and going for it..
I wished people would quit trying to act like they know if the stupid photographer caused the crash. Nobody here was in Stewarts helmet, so nobody really knows what went through his mind. One thing for sure.. I would love to watch anyone in this forum try to go through those ruts in 4th gear. It would be very entertaining. Then you can make any excuse as to WHY you cartwheeled.
The dude is trying to find his stride... as true race fans I wished people would just let him play his hand. (no pun) We all have gone through difficult times and struggled in life.. I wish that on nobody. It sucks.
I am thinking Reed this weekend.
It is easy for all you James Stewart haters to sit on your couch hiding behind your computers and criticizing JS7 and saying childish things like he has no brain. Well he is a millionaire with no brain so what does that make you idiots besides being jealous. Are you haters as fast as James? If not shut the hell up.
well i am from mexico in i have always been a stewart fan i would like to say sorry for my mistakes if i dont write as good but to be honest not that it will make to much of a differents but a list for me it will .am done with this guy i dont have any respect for the guy in when i go to the races i will go for a guy that stars the race and finish it i dont care what place he finish he always shows himself riding around at his tracks having a good time flying around he like i said calls it a good time but when it really counts we cant coount on him i am done being his fan in i can rest on peace have a good life stewart .am even changing my background on my computer.
DuluthMN.... Sounds like you guys have the factory set up for sure!! Wish I could be there to play domino's and bench race with you guys...Duluth thanks for keeping me updated...me being a Suzuki guy, big shout out to RT, always one of my favs...To Mr Mx, glad to hear your on the mend, hope to be reading your posts soon, as I always learn from them.. I still am interested in that camera...I was down in Pensacola area early Sept..I should have taken a couple more days and rode on down to say Howdy in person...
Gonzo 247, I think I understood most of what you were saying but keep in mind that racing around his private track having fun is nothing like racing against some of the best riders in world. You have no idea what it is like being JS7. I respect a anyone who feels like if they cannot give 100% of themselves like they are use to doing and waiting until you can. The fans appreciate James when he goes all out for them even when he puts himself in harms way. When he can't you all want to abandon him like hypocrites.
@ BD25 We never seen the post on if you were interested in the camera.....Mr-Mx gave it to the local Highschool when they started......!!!!!
@gonzo, I guess I understand better now, I never really hold any rider to expectations so I dont get let down. Your message enlightens me and I guess if I really truly felt let down by a racer for not being there and giving his all.. I now understand where all the frustration people have comes from. Stewart has alot of making up to do to his fans obviously..
I recommend you change your screen saver to Trey Canard. That guy is awesome and is really showing heart dealing with so many problems. Very Doug Henry like.. I must admit being Team Honda I am biased, but I believe in my heart Trey will make a statement this year. He looked pretty good this weekend at the pro challenge.
I am kinda bummed out, I can see your disappointment and I didnt realize how much he meant to people. Hope he can fix it and give back. Maybe he will suprise everyone and show up this weekend
I agree with you rickamatuzio on Trey Canard. Guy has heart.
Stewart doesn't show ... in recent years not titles ... but 80% of the post is about him ... thats why he makes that money ... stop talking about him and the sponsor money goes to the ones who race
Barcia and Tomac win one each. RV wins the third race. Dungey and reedy take time to warm up into racing. RV and TOMAC will be ready. Roczen in there if he rides 350
Plan Options for JS:
A. He doesn't want to crash out of a season until A1
B. He doesn't want to crash anyone else out of a season until A1
CR22 Broken back, broken tib and fib broken ribs, Back and racing MEC
RV1/2 Torn ACL. Back and Racing MEC
JS7 Hurt finger. Not racing MEC. What a P***Y
@rickamatuzio you obviously did not pay close enough attention last season. RV qualified first more times then Stewart did. RV also had the fastest lap in the main more times then Stewart did. RV also won more races then Stewart did. And I am pretty sure RVs corner speed is faster then Stewarts. And weather Stewart fans like it or not Stewart is crashing so much more now because he is having to ride out of his comfort zone to try to beat RV, CR and RD. And it has nothing to do with his bike. Millsaps was on the same bike and he was not crashing almost every race. And then JS goes to Suzuki and still crashes out. Seems like a rider error to me not a bike problem.
..10 times the posts of any other topic...lol..for someone so 'disappointing' to so many thats what (and i quote) is 'pathetic'...can anyone tell me where it says you have to race an event you don't want to for ANY reason and/or aren't under contract to...no where! ...there are plenty of other good riders going and maybe he'll heal fully and be a better rider in the SX series which is what HE is interested in and signed up for... RV and others will give whoever shows ALL they want and are every bit as enjoyable to watch as Havoc.... ...some of us just like watching Havoc ride and don't give a rats a*s about his off track choices or his ability to please everyones idea of what HE should or shouldn't do 24/7.... If he shows or if he doesn't it won't cost me a dime or effect my life in absolutely any way...these days hes just an easy target for jealous whiners whose personal perfect mistake proof riding and lifestyle is the ONLY one exceptable to them......but funny their not lining up either or paying him...and for those reasons alone , he doesn't owe you SQUAT......Go RV1
...man I just miss the real Steward out there!
Must be tough to be in his pant right now! Hope he turn thing around!
I want all top guy battling right now... AT THEIR BEST!!!
Money on RV
My man is CR
Dungey will win one
One of new kids will T-Bone somebody for 4th place!
When I saw this thread yesterday I kbnew it would be a long one!! Like always the people that " don't care" can't stop themselfs from posting .... Funny stuff.
WR400, actually I did watch last year. I understand what your saying, but the reality is Stewart went from a dominant rider to average as soon as he got on the new chasis. Doesnt mean the bike is bad, just that he style doesnt work on it. Chad Reed tried Kawasaki in 2010(?) and hated it.. the same bike virtually that RV won on.
A few years ago Reed wasnt on the same planet as Stewart and Carmichael, but now suddenly he is faster than Stewart? It just seems that Stewart is riding conservative trying to prove to people that he has a brain. Crashing has robbed his confidence.. (just like this summer when Baggett slowed down in fear of screwing up his outdoor title).
Nobody knows, its fun to speculate, but this winter will tell us where he is at. Maybe he is washed up and lost it and you are correct.
The only thing I know for SURE.. is that Yamaha hopes he continues to crash to save face.
DuluthMN No problem, it is better that a school has it...the young will benefit form it!!! Have a great day....off to work before the high winds hit...expected 40-60 mph today
When I occasionally think of JS now days somehow the words RUN FOREST RUN creep into my minbd.
I am so surprised to hear this....
@rickamatuzio, I think I just need to write “ditto” after each of your posts. Nice to see someone posting truly insightful stuff without the hate, bias and vitriol.
who is James Stewart? O yeah he's the guy who shows up when he wants too crashes and calls it a season.... Why are we all wasting our time on this guy? I remember a racer named Jason Lawrence... hype, kinda good, but his ego go in the way.
Cut him off let him run as a privateer. This guy is/was a flash in the pan. "Can't we all just get along?"
1) RD5
2) RV2
3) CR22
JS7 always makes an up roar out here!! Look at all the posts. Last year I commented on JS having multiple concussions throughout his career. Probably 99% of them going undetected. Until last year. With all the concussions happenning in other sports and now finally they are taking centre stage.
As great as JS has been on a motorcycle, even though the the competitors are all great,then why now does JS always crash or seems off. And its not just one race its every race. Every other racer pushes hard, so to say he is the only one is not true. JS is not the same because of all the head trauma he has endured all these years. He had testing done last year, and didnt pass. This year they will monitor any crash victim even more than the past. Which they should and make major race decisions.
Too much money and pressure to compete! This sport needs to step up even more on head trauma. As for JS, he needs to take a step back and wonder if all of it is worth it. Hopefully his people around him will realize it. He is a young man and has a great future, just dont know if its racing anymore.
Im no Doctor but his demise from the top isnt because everyone is that much better. There is much more going on with him and his brain.
Just a thought....
Why doesn't this poser retire already. He's getting to be like Axle Rose (GNR) or the Minnesota Vikings... leading their fans up to all kinds of hype and hope getting closer to the big prize every year just to screw up or back out crushing all hope. ONE BIG DISAPPOINTMENT! I'm sick of all the JS7 crap. Go RD5 and VP2!
Couple weeks on a bike after surgery. Seems realistic for him to come out on a brand new bike and race. Seems like Suzuki would be totally stoked if something were to happen before 2013 season. I think Suzuki mad the call before he even had a say. Watched his first four motos in MX yesterday. For those of you who think he has nothing left you are on crack. For those of you who think he breaks under pressure. You are on crack. For those of you that bring up concussions, you are on crack. As someone with a decent amount of concussions I know it can take time to recover however those issues that I had that are similar to what Ward describes were when my heart rate was at resting and I got up from laying down quickly. He would not be capable of doing what he does now if he was having brain issues.
Perhaps discussing the 2013 MX and SX seasons would be more productive. Huh? However, that could tend to strain most brains.
Referring to a pro who actually races, it would be tough to expect Villo to win everything this year because the field is so stacked ....
Well- so much for his momentum heading into A1. Now Reed and Villopoto have it and he doesn't. I hope he can show up at Bercy to race- he will need it. Hard not to be rusty when your hurt all the time. After the mxdn- Dungey really needs to win a couple of these or his confidence/momentum is stalled coming into A1. Top dog at MEC has the upper hand at A1 I say. Anyways its GREAT to finally get some moto on TV.
@Larson- you must be referring to 'Chinese Democracy'- That was a long awaited stinker. Aint no GNR without the rest of the boys.
@Preston--you have been eating crow since 2008--how does it taste??
Unfortunately you never recover from concussion. Symptoms improve when there is less demand on the body.Especially more than one. As far as the MEC James just came off surgery so a good move by his team.the true test begins at A1 and 16 other grueling rounds. Just hope Bubba will be alright. Time will tell.
Unfortunately you never recover from concussion. Symptoms improve when there is less demand on the body.Especially more than one. As far as the MEC James just came off surgery so a good move by his team.the true test begins at A1 and 16 other grueling rounds. Just hope Bubba will be alright. Time will tell.
Funny how every one that says anything about Stewart not winning or crashing is a hater or a racist?? I happen to apprishiate and respect Stewarts abilities and pure speed. I wish he would move on to another form of racing (NASCAR etc) before he crashes himself into a brain dead or crippled person. The man has so much desire to be the best that he is putting his livelihood and other racers in jeopardy. What Jeff Ward said may not be true but only a doctor specializing in head trauma could tell. I tend to agree with Jeff Ward based on the how much more James crashes now as compared to 5 years ago. If you take a close look at James crashes you will see that sudden loss of concentration seems to be the cause. I am sorry but landing on RC's back at Dilla is lack of concentration. Endowing off a downhill jump (on a Kawasiki) is loosing concentration. His crash going into the ruts (on a Suzuki) was lack of concentration. Are the number of conclusions he has had attributing to this???? This is only my opinion and is ment with no disrespect to James.
I am sorry for the spelling error. I ment concussions not conclusions.
James is thinking smart!! He knows that if he finishes out the whole season and ends up 4th or 5th overall, then it will show he is not a contender anymore...
So he races really hard and wins a couple and quits while he looks ahead!! NOw it looks like he is still a contender......
And if he's does not prove he can be a contender for a whole season then his stock is lowered dramatically....HE only needs to appear to be a contender...
Hah... How could you say James got the most preparation for SX? He broke his finger and got surgery for one... and on top of that, because he missed so many races, he actually falls behind. Racing>Practice when it comes to preparation for the SX season. Nothing compares to racing. You can't hit the practice track at home and get as much as you would out of the racing. As for giving in to his BS? I personally don't care... I'm over the fact that he has money and his head is in the wrong place. He is still the fastest rider out there and he would win a majority of races if he would keep his head straight and the momentum going. All it takes though is one crash and he's back into drama queen mode. As for 24-0 for the 2012 outdoor season... I doubt it would have been that because of his crashes but he would have annihilated everyone had he not b*tched out for whatever reason. I stand by him with the spectator crash and either way... if he didn't crash there he could have kept the wins going.
I also don't understand why you people think when he came back and got those crappy finishes that he was going 100% ... There is no way in hell he was giving it his all at those races, whether or not he was really in pain from his "injury", who knows... but there is no way you can say he went all out because he was clearly not pushing or going as fast as usual. When Stewart goes 100% he will win, and if he doesn't it's because he crashes. The other big names can definitely stick with him and beat him every now and then but he is still the fastest out of them, just not comparable because he is so inconsistent. RV will win the 2013 SX in my opinion... RD is better outdoors and Reed never really comes out on top unless people have problems, no offense but he's always kinda been the #2 guy. Stewart will show up and win a race here and there but no doubt about it he will crash or have some kind of misfortune and mysteriously need time off and crap.
KoLauGHLiN971, you must have been hired by james...We could say that junk about all the riders!!
Pitbull,
Not all concussions damage the front of the brain. Depends on where the impcat is.
No matter what, He gets way to many comments on his stories than anyone else.
Mostly the non-fans who are so eager to see what the next JS7 story is about.
SMH