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VIR race

Discussion in 'General' started by Banditracer, May 4, 2019.

  1. jonathanp

    jonathanp Tech drop out

    Damn that was an awesome race
     
  2. drop

    drop Well-Known Member

    So happy for JD. Dam Garrett was sure unappreciative of his 2nd place.....
     
  3. jonathanp

    jonathanp Tech drop out

    I can understand why he is upset and it shows he definitely has a huge desire to win.
     
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  4. redtailracing

    redtailracing gone tuna fishin'

    I get it. I’m sure he feels a lot of pressure. He’s the only factory rider without a win. He’s qualified on pole 2 out of 3 races so far this year. He’s worked his ass off and I’m sure he’s just very tired of coming up short. Honestly I think he would have been less upset with a 5th place or even a crash. But he was so close to jd for a while it just made it that much harder to accept. Especially considering he whipped all the guys that would normally impede his win the most. And instead of winning he has to watch a different rider on a non factory Yamaha get his glorious first win. I feel bad for the kid and am really hoping to see him on the top step at road America.
     
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  5. dieterly

    dieterly Well-Known Member

    The team sent him back for a re-do
     
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  6. drop

    drop Well-Known Member

    So JD don't have the desire to win?

    And just because youre a factory rider doesn't mean you deserve to win.

    Every rider out there deserves to win. They just have to step up to do it. Today was JDs day.
     
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  7. Shocker

    Shocker Well-Known Member

    Im sure Garrett is under a lot of pressure as well. Last year was a struggle and I'm sure contract renewal is on the back of his mind.

    I would imagine Yamaha wants to bring in a former MotoGP/WSBK rider a lot like Suzuki did with Elias?
     
  8. dieterly

    dieterly Well-Known Member

    How long before they realize Barnie is having a problem?
     
  9. Hoffman900

    Hoffman900 Well-Known Member

    No doubt being beat straight up by the guy who you out dueled for a factory ride adds to it.

    That said, the fans did a good job cheering him up.

    Bobby Fong’s crash from pit wall was a heart stopping moment for sure.
     
  10. redtailracing

    redtailracing gone tuna fishin'

    I didn’t take it as a stab at jd. I’m sure if you ask Garrett he would say jd earned the win and he’s happy for him. I just took as him being frustrated with himself.
     
  11. dieterly

    dieterly Well-Known Member

    Did he just say he took CBD's?????:bow:
     
  12. redtailracing

    redtailracing gone tuna fishin'

    I caught that too. Kinda funny. Hope that’s not a banned substance or some dumb shit. Lol
     
  13. drop

    drop Well-Known Member

    CBD oil from hammer.......lol... Hmmm..

    Great race for draik. Actually great race period.
     
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  14. YamRZ350

    YamRZ350 Nicorette Dependent

    That was really fun to watch.
     
    Last edited: May 5, 2019
  15. dieterly

    dieterly Well-Known Member

    Guarantee he’s giving sample A as we speak...
     
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  16. Skter505

    Skter505 Well-Known Member

    I think being JD's teammate for those years and JD getting his first win before him had a lot to do with it. I'm sure he is still wanting to prove he was the right choice to move up to the factory superbike last year because JD is obviously adapting a lot faster.
     
  17. drop

    drop Well-Known Member

    Everyone acts like the attack bike is junk......that bike is as proper as any factory bike on the grid.
     
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  18. fastedyamaha

    fastedyamaha Well-Known Member

    No one can say that the Attack bike is not a top tier bike. Look what Herrin did last year on it compared to his results this year. Stamboli would be a very very close second choice to Keith Perry if I could chose anyone to build my race bike.
     
  19. redtailracing

    redtailracing gone tuna fishin'

    Not saying it’s not a great bike. But as someone else said, I’m sure Garrett is feeling the pressure to prove Yamaha made the right call with him. And no matter how good the attack bike is, there will always be more pressure on the factory rider to win.
     
  20. Shocker

    Shocker Well-Known Member

    I crapped my pants watching T. Wyman save that bike. :eek:
     

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