2015 MXdN Entry List

[FlangMasterJ]

Awesome to see BT in the Kiwi team.

http://racerxonline.com/2015/08/27/fim-releases-motocross-of-nations-pre-entry-list

[Stylo]

Awesome to see BT in the Kiwi team.

http://racerxonline.com/2015/08/27/fim-releases-motocross-of-nations-pre-entry-list

Good work BT

Be nice to see the 2T's more involved , that'd keep me interested for sure

[del-solider]

Be nice to see the 2T's more involved , that'd keep me interested for sure


2ts are the past, they are done, ain't going to get more involved...
In MX anyway, cross county/enduro is a different story

[thorns]

Is there anything to stop anyone running a 300cc 2 stroke in the MX3 class? Isn't MX3 a open class effectively?

[scott411]

Is there anything to stop anyone running a 300cc 2 stroke in the MX3 class? Isn't MX3 a open class effectively?

nothing stopping them at all, just the fact that a 450 would be faster, and easier to ride for 30 min plus 2 laps, esp at Ernee, which is hardpack, with big hills,

[Stylo]

nothing stopping them at all, just the fact that a 450 would be faster, and easier to ride for 30 min plus 2 laps, esp at Ernee, which is hardpack, with big hills,

From a spectator perspective the 300 would be nicer to listen to than the raspy too loud 450's, with the right rider on board it'd be faster too. The 450's are too fat, everyone knows that.

[husaberg]

Is there anything to stop anyone running a 300cc 2 stroke in the MX3 class? Isn't MX3 a open class effectively?

Only if it is up to 250 and two stroke NZ changed a few bits a couple of years ago but at world level it is 125 2t Vs 250 4T and 250 2t Vs 450 4T. They had to make Stewart stop racing the KX250 though.

Whoops I just re-read your post

MX3 is support class here is the rules
https://www.mnz.co.nz/ManualofMotorcycleSport(OffRoad)
Support classes: may also be run, these may include:
Expert up to 200cc 2 Stroke
up to 300cc 4 Stroke
201cc-open 2 Stroke
301cc – open 4 Stroke

Intermediate
up to 200cc 2 Stroke
up to 300cc 4 Stroke
201cc – open 2 Stroke
301cc – open 4 Stroke
Novice 2 & 4 Stroke



They are also fall under thse
MOTOCROSS: Women Championship Classes: Senior Women (refer to rule 16.13) Junior Womend Championship Classes for New Zealand Motocross Grand Prix: Senior Women (refer to rule 16.13) Veteran Women 40+ years open capacity
MOTOCROSS: Veteran Championship classes: 30-34 years 0 – 200cc 2 stroke & up to 300cc 4 stroke 30-34 years 201cc to open 2 stroke & 301cc to open 4 stroke 35-39 years 0 - 200cc 2 stroke & up to 300cc 4 stroke 35-39 years 201cc to open 2 stroke & 301cc to open 4 stroke 40-44 years 0 - 200cc 2 stroke & up to 300cc 4 stroke 40-44 years 201cc to open 2 stroke & 301cc to open 4 stroke 45-49 years 0 - 200cc 2 stroke & up to 300cc 4 stroke 45-49 years 201cc to open 2 stroke & 301cc to open 4 stroke 50 -54 years All in

[scott411]

From a spectator perspective the 300 would be nicer to listen to than the raspy too loud 450's, with the right rider on board it'd be faster too. The 450's are too fat, everyone knows that.

none of the current professional riders would be faster on a 300 2t at Ernee, as most of them have not raced 2 strokes in 20 years,

on a sand track it would probably be closer as the powerband and light weight would help, the last rider to podium a race on a 2 stroke was in the early 2000's,

and the factory bikes will be on the weight limit anyway, so the weight is not an issue really,

[FlangMasterJ]

BT won the last round of the Aussie MX didn't he? I knew the guy couldn't stay away from racing for long. I was genuinely gutted when he announced he wouldn't be racing when he did.


Personally I love the sound of the big four strokes. I haven't been to many events but been to a few motard meets and the sound was incredible.


Yeah like scott said if the two strokes were faster they'd be riding them.

[FlangMasterJ]

Just heard Ben and Cody are doing the USGP this weekend then off to France the following for the MXdN.


https://youtu.be/n98H6qrPWcI

[FlangMasterJ]

Townley 11th after qualifying. :Punk:

Josh Grant
Cooper Webb
Romain Febvre
Jason Anderson
Antonio Cairoli
Gautier Paulin
Shaun Simpson
Jeremy Van Horebeek
Max Nagl
Marvin Musquin
Ben Townley
Glenn Coldenhoff
Davi Millsaps
Dean Wilson
Evgeny Bobryshev
Todd Waters
Tyla Rattray
Kirk Gibbs
Davide Guarneri
Jose Butron
Tommy Searle
Kei Yamamoto
Dean Ferris
Antonio Balbi
Jesper Jonsson
Cody Cooper
Sean Lipanovich
Riley Brough
Shawn Rhinehart
John Pauk
Deven Raper
Jared Hicks
Robert Lind
Adam Sterry
Jordan Reynolds

[FlangMasterJ]

Townley second in qualifying!!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UBT6Y5tAQs

[oldguy]

BT rocking it Moto1

http://www.motoxaddicts.com/2015/09/27/race-results-2015-motocross-of-nations-ernee-france/

is it mean to say that BT is a freak, here is this part timer, giving these full time riders
a good run.

[oldguy]

Monster Energy MXoN France News Highlights 2015


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[FlangMasterJ]

BT rocking it Moto1

http://www.motoxaddicts.com/2015/09/27/race-results-2015-motocross-of-nations-ernee-france/

is it mean to say that BT is a freak, here is this part timer, giving these full time riders
a good run.

A second and a sixth ain't too shabby. I hope Ben gets back to racing internationally.

[scott411]

BT rocking it Moto1

http://www.motoxaddicts.com/2015/09/27/race-results-2015-motocross-of-nations-ernee-france/

is it mean to say that BT is a freak, here is this part timer, giving these full time riders
a good run.

what a ride to go out on, the man has skills, and can step up on the big occasions,

interesting fact, in NZ, in all training Cody would put between 15-30 seconds on BT in a 30 min moto practicing for the last 3 months here in NZ, yet even in Aussie he cant get near BT on race day,

[takitimu]

what a ride to go out on, the man has skills, and can step up on the big occasions,

interesting fact, in NZ, in all training Cody would put between 15-30 seconds on BT in a 30 min moto practicing for the last 3 months here in NZ, yet even in Aussie he cant get near BT on race day,

He's an unbelievable rider to watch. That's a fascinating stat vs Cody.

I still remember 2011 Southwick & one corner by the start where he soaked a huge bump mid corner that was throwing everyone else, just awesome.

It's pretty damn cool he went out proving he was a one of the greats.

[scott411]

good interview here,

http://racerxonline.com/2015/09/29/unsung-hero-ben-townley

[scott411]

another good interview with BT, he pulls no punches on Natzke tho,

http://gatedrop.com/interview-ben-townley/

[takitimu]

another good interview with BT, he pulls no punches on Natzke tho,

http://gatedrop.com/interview-ben-townley/

He's a legend, fascinating about Natzke, I hope he pulls it together, he's got skill.