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My opinon of the SX season so far

Posted by: harryg

Posted: 01/19/09

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What's up all,

Three races into the season and it is safe to say that it's been far from predictable.  Josh Grant has been on fire (1st/3rd/5th) and not showing any real signs of slowing down (BIG Congrats to him), Reed has been strong and consisent (Points Leader), and Stewart has been fast, even though he had a horrible race at A1.  Lot of people have been talking about how bad his bike has been but the Yamaha of Josh (Grant) has been looking good according to the reports I have heard on the internet.  Anyone thinking that someone over at San Manuel doesn't know how to set up bikes???  Reed was complaining about them last year and apparently Stewart has been struggling on them.  Yeah, I know, he has won two races in a row, how is that struggling?  Apparently from the reports online, getting the suspension and chassis dialed in for JS has been an issue and they have (from what I have read...) been working on it from week to week so they can get him a good bike.  JS winning two races in a row is a testament to his abilites, regardless of how people feel about him, good or bad.  Kevin Windham finally had a good race at A2 finally, but it is hard to tell with him, he can be on fire for awhile, then next thing you know, he is just mailing his rides in.  He's harder to figure out than that crazy ex-girlfirend you used to date a long time ago.  Ryan Villopoto has got a lot of criticism so far but it isn't deserved, let him get his legs under him with the big bike and as many others have mentioned, he will get a race win under him this year and a handful of podiums as well.  He has been steadily improving and will improve as time passes.  Onto the 250F West...Ryan Dungey came out strong, no real suprises there, Ryam Morias and Jake Weimer are really looking impressive--they will be fighting for the 250F West title all year, not to use an "overused" cliche--you could throw a blanket under those guys they are so close (and fast).  Trey Canard should have stayed back east and defended his 250F East title this year.  He has had some really bad luck so far this year--some of it was his doing, some of it was beyone his reach of responibility, hope that he can get healthy and come out swinging outdoors and show everyone what he is capable of.  Now onto Jason Lawrence...first off, I AM NOT a fan of his, in any way, shape or form.  Is he a talented and fast racer?  Of course, you would have to be deaf, dumb and blind not to see that.  My problem is this: He has the means to win a LOT more than he should have, but he has too many distractions in his life and has been given way too many opportunties to be successful, but hasn't.  Unless he can catch his second wind and put all of the cockiness and B.S. that he is known for aside, then he will be a winner, but not until then.  Yes, he has won a 250F West title, but he is capable of doing better than that, he knows it, his sponsors know it and the folks in his circle that coddle him and handle him w/ kid gloves knows better, yet they are too afraid to push him and show him some tough love.  If he could put his attitude in check and get some discipline in his life, someone like a Mitch Payton could work with him and get him to where he could be at.  I am nothing more than a fan of this sport and don't consider to be an "Expert" on anything in regards to the sport of MX/SX, I am just throwing out an opinion and encourage you to put your two cents in on this, good or bad.  Till next time, you all take care and hope to hear back from you in Motocross/Supercross land...

Harryg