Ricky and Valentino should compare notes?

[White trash]

Ricky Carmichael has just won his 5th consecutive AMA Supercross main event of the season. The first Suzuki rider to ever win five in a row, a feat not even the phenominal Jeremy McGrath could acheive.

So what I ask is, can you compare the two riders? RC is obviously the best rider on the Supercross circuit and tends to be pretty handy at the out door events too.

Rossi seems untouchable around a road race circuit but I don't think he dominates MotoGP to quite the same extent Carmichael does Supercross.

What are your thoughts?

[jrandom]

Is that five out of five since season start for RC, then? I don't follow the [whatever]cross; I figure dirtbikes MUST be more interesting to ride than watch, because they're pretty damn boring to watch...

He's on a new 4-stroke 450 this season, isn't he?

I dunno about Rossi not being that dominant. I do suspect that roadracing is more about the machine than motocrossing, which would mean that any time Rossi is mounted on something with setup or power problems, it's more noticeable than any differences in the mud-grubbers are.

[White trash]

Is that five out of five since season start for RC, then? I don't follow the [whatever]cross; I figure dirtbikes MUST be more interesting to ride than watch, because they're pretty damn boring to watch...

He's on a new 4-stroke 450 this season, isn't he?

I dunno about Rossi not being that dominant. I do suspect that roadracing is more about the machine than motocrossing, which would mean that any time Rossi is mounted on something with setup or power problems, it's more noticeable than any differences in the mud-grubbers are.

Nah, still riding a Two Fiddy stink pot, which is interesting in itself. 4 strokes have had very little success at Supercross to date.

Supercross boring? Got a pulse?

[jrandom]

Supercross boring? Got a pulse?

Sounds like I should start following it.

Sigh. I suppose the only TV coverage is on Sky.

[White trash]

Sounds like I should start following it.

Sigh. I suppose the only TV coverage is on Sky.

Unfortunately that is the case. And it's pretty fucken good to watch although I still prefer GOOD road racing.

[Coldkiwi]

I rather think Rossi would have exerted a similar level of absolute dominance if he was still on the RC211V Honda last year (but thankfully for our entertainment's sake, he moved to tha Yam).

I can't see Rossi's sun setting any time soon

[gav]

'cept Carmichael should go and race in the World MX champs, be like Rossi staying and racing in the Italian National champs.....

[Jantar]

Is that five out of five since season start for RC, then? I don't follow the [whatever]cross; I figure dirtbikes MUST be more interesting to ride than watch, because they're pretty damn boring to watch...

Dirt bike racing used to great to watch, but that was back when cicrcuits were on natural terrain, jumps and whoopdees were natural, not man made, and each track would generally have a good mix of long fast straights, some tight turns, some open sweepers, and jumps etc that just happened where they happened. I also find the modern motoX on man made tracks to be boring to watch. And I'm now too old and unfit to race in them as well.

[Storm]

Well, RC has had 2 perfect 24 moto wins from 24 starts before and has most of the records either with his name on, or the engraver is on short notice

[Two Smoker]

'cept Carmichael should go and race in the World MX champs, be like Rossi staying and racing in the Italian National champs.....

I second that... Nicky Hayden won the AMA superbikes.... but you dont see him winning at MotoGP???

[White trash]

'cept Carmichael should go and race in the World MX champs, be like Rossi staying and racing in the Italian National champs.....

I think it's a little different. The Supercross boys average career last 4 years before they're forced into retirment by injuries. Therefore, it's in their best interests to stay where they're getting paid the most.

Correct me if I'm wrong but I think Townley or Coppins may have had a spell in the states between seasons and failed to qualify for almost all the main events.

[**R1**]

I think it's a little different. The Supercross boys average career last 4 years before they're forced into retirment by injuries. Therefore, it's in their best interests to stay where they're getting paid the most.

Correct me if I'm wrong but I think Townley or Coppins may have had a spell in the states between seasons and failed to qualify for almost all the main events.

Na..... last year coppins went to the states to see how much difference there was, he qualified and finnished 4th in the first race and crashed(got taken) out, but personaly i would stay in the states.........and what is wrong with 2strokes???? 4strokes on the dirt are for girls to learn on aint they??

[Fryin Finn]

Correct me if I'm wrong but I think Townley or Coppins may have had a spell in the states between seasons and failed to qualify for almost all the main events.

Townley and Coppins did some Pre season supercross in the states 2 years ago and crashed in practise. That was when Ben split his liver and Josh did his back in. You gotta admire those boys for getting back to where they are now.
Notice how most domestic American sport has a world series. They don't have to travel the world to acquire world championships because they have their own - I hate that.

[Stevo]

4strokes on the dirt are for girls to learn on aint they??

Good one Einstein

[Coyote]

Why the hell did Honda let both Carmichael and Rossi go? The 2 best riders in their classes, and they decide they aren't worth the money they're asking?