Bercy Report: Night 1
Friday, November 9, 2012 | 8:35 PM
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PrintThe 30th annual Bercy Supercross, located in the heart of Paris France, took off today with day one of three. Some great racing went on and overall, it's a sign that we’re going to see a battle for the top spot in the next two days, with two riders standing apart from everyone.
A mostly sold out Palace de Omnisports arena (complete with some splendid grass growing on its walls) featured a track slicker than in years past. It also featured a pretty long whoop section along with a triple that you had to hit just right or bail out of.
All day long, from first practice on, GEICO Honda’s Eli Tomac and Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Jake Weimer have been the class of the field with JGR Yamaha’s Justin Brayton just a smidge behind those two.
In the three heat races, we saw Brayton, Weimer and Tomac all win to transfer into the main events along with other American racers Kyle Chisholm (on a BUD Racing Kawasaki) and GEICO Honda’s Wil Hahn.
Next up was the Superpole race (a timed qualifying event) and again Weimer and Tomac dominated that with Weimer hanging on until the last rider, Tomac, went. And by .03, Eli set the fastest one lap time and the prize was his.
These were the two fastest riders all night.
Cudby photo
After that came three three-lap elimination races where the bottom four racers were removed and the survivors went right to the line for the next race. Weimer and Tomac dominated these races as well with the ultimate prize going to Weimer when Tomac fell on the last lap while going for the pass.
In the main event, it was Weimer, Tomac and Brayton 1-2-3 and things seemed set for a great main. Slowly the top two pulled away from Brayton and commenced a race that never saw the gap get bigger than a second or two. On the last lap, with a turn or two to go, Tomac snuck inside of Weimer for the lead briefly, but Jake grabbed it back and with it, snagged the win in the 14-lap main event.
A bummer for the French fans, as Christophe Pourcel wasn’t himself all night, as he said he had some throat problems. And Gregory Aranda suffered from crashes.
Americans Chisholm and Hahn were fourth and fifth. And Tyler Villopoto raced the 250 support class and ended the night after two main events with a second overall via 2-4 scores. Villopoto was going for the lead on the last lap when he crashed almost exactly like Tomac did in the Elimination races.
All in all, it was an awesome night of racing and with two nights left, it looks like a Jake and Eli show right now. Let’s see if anyone else can get into the mix tomorrow.
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The rock should put Tomac on the east coast lights for 13" and let him run the 1st couple 450 rounds, Eli"s got mad skills on a 450!
Wiemer is the man
Weimer is the man! Agreed! Glad to see him up front!
Hoping for a macattack
Too bad Roczen and Herlings aren't there.
SHUT THE HELL UP Christophe Pourcel with your throat problems. Guy is such a douche.
You can always tell a douche by the health of his throat?
I always knew those kids with bronchitis were total d-bags.
I would like to offer an apology to the rest of the world for posters @pizzacorner and @Jesus. Honestly, not all of us are inbred neanderthals living in our mom's basement next to the washing machines, and who's entire vocabulary surrounds the french word "douche", which of course translates to the english word wash... which is somehow appropriate.
To the rest of the world, my most profound apologies.
Yes pizza corner seems a bit off but Jesus constantly nails it. Luv it.
Surprising to see Weimer hold off Tomac and win, especially after watching the MEC, glad to see it though. Hopefully Weimer will find a little more speed and there will be another guy fighting for wins in SX. Smart of him and Reed to be doing these off-season races. Common Stew race a little before A1
Honestly, if you are just a fan of the sport, it is a bummer to see Pourcel continue to struggle. He overcame challenges that most of us could never even imagine, and his smooth, fast riding style is incredible to watch. Despite what little coward internet bullies have to say, I don't ever remember him being a douche, just a fierce competitor. They should look in the mirror if they want to see the personification of that term.
Good to see our boys getting it done over the pond. I'm not a CP fan personally, kinda arrogant and whiny, but his riding style is smoooooth!
Anyone know why ET ran the red plate? Is it because he won the west coast lites? If so? How is it rellivent to this race? Noticed Bam Bam did this last year..
@ rulingtheroost- AGREED! He should be on a 4-5-0- all year though...
@crossup- would have been crazy to see KRoc and Serlings mixing it up.
I would type a long response to all the whiny little girls on here, but my throat hurts...
I need some help from a motorcrosser. Im trying to dial my bike in but I can't find the dial on my bike and its not in the manual. Its a 2007 CR250. Thank you for any help you can give.
Not a problem. I think you'll find those dials near your shock reservoir, and at the tops of your fork. These tend to loosen up over time and need to be checked periodically. If loose simple crank those bad boys down as tight as you can get them. Job done.
Glad to see Weimer going fast again. Tomac is going to be fun to watch next year!
Thank you xxktm:) Can you tell me where the powerband is? I think mine needs cleaned because my bike wont pop a wheelie. Thanks again!
@Misoheye...I think my throttle has a cord instead of fluid? I'll look on ebay for 4-stroke grips and a dial it wrench. Thank you and does anybody want to go riding with me?
Ok, now you're being silly...nobody can jump that far, but that was funny:)
Does anyone know if these SX races are online???
my mudflap bearings are seized and my number plate gaskets are leaking.
What about JS7's buddy Eric Sorby? I guess he didnt figure in the results...
jimmyc - the Saturday and Sunday races are live, for a fee, over the internet at MX-live.TV. It's $10 euros for both and $5 euros if you just want to watch one or the other. Saturday's main starts at 11:30am Pacific (2.5 hours from now) and Sunday's main starts 5 hours earlier, so 6:30am Pacific. I think the $10 euros is roughly $17 US these days, i'm signing up for both now and will report back. Be sure you've got fast internet at your location, the video/audio feed is fine as long as your provider is quick. Unless there is yardwork that has to get done it's worth watching to root for the 'Mericans.
Why do some American feel the need to apologize for our country all the time? Would someone really read those posts and say that is how all Americans are? Do people from the rest of the world apologize everytime someone that happens to be from their part world says something negative.
Gotta comment on type jockeys ripping on riders that have problems....guys like Porcel is was and will always be fast....are you type jockeys as fast ?? Pizza?
@ Mr MX funny stuff...need a ATV thumb throttle for your CR?
U.S. is best, F the rest, we do not need to apologize for anything.
$10 Euros is $12.91 US dollars today. Go ET!!
Thanks BigUglyManiac, ya hit the nail on the head about "pizzaface"!! I do think "jesus" was actually calling him out on it also, though!! Careful what ya put down your throat their "pizza", that'll make it sorer for sure!!
Where are all of the world champions? Maybe they need to put some sand on that track so they show up.
Pourcel is the best most experieced rider out there! Too bad he had a series of extreme bad luck preventing him from showing us. I love watching his style on the track. Too bad American culture made him act so strang when he was here.
The Moster Energy Cup was over rated. This is the big race!
pizzacorner....not sure why you and Pourcel both have sore throats, but my guess is that it is due to over use.... I'm also not sure that I understand why it is causing Pourcel to irrigate womens private parts, but the simple fact that you are aware of this action is disturbing.
Mr-Motorcross....all you have to do is plug your smart-phone into your 07 CR and then you can voice dial everything....powerband cleaning will require that you download an app however, but when you get that bad boy churning like a high performance personal massager...I'll ride with you bro...I've been wanting to test my prototype Bultaco, and I have a great supercross track in my moms basement next to the washer and dryer
Everybody knows all the fast guys use the Hodacracker super combat wombat powerbands, they are self cleaning self adjusting. Now you know.
You guys crack me up!!!
Pourcel is indeed the fastest douche bag. There are some riders faster and they may be dumbasses, or limpwrists or some other fun derogatory term but Pourcel is indeed the fastest douche bag. I never really thought it about it before but he is also the smoothest riding douche bag that is fun to watch.....I feel so dirty saying that! HA!
The camshaft on a CR500......that is funny!!!