Nicky to ride SuMo at X-games

evl_twn · 07-31-2008, 09:33 AM

.:: Breaking News ::.

bwhip · 07-31-2008, 09:49 AM

That's pretty cool!

Purpdust · 07-31-2008, 10:53 AM

This is great news and hopefully attracts more fans to the Supermoto Races.

luvtolean · 07-31-2008, 12:27 PM

Stupid. Totally stupid actually.

RedRider · 07-31-2008, 02:39 PM

He's risking a lot to do this...

luvtolean · 07-31-2008, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by RedRider

He's risking a lot to do this...

If he was going for the grand slam, what the hell, that'd be worthy. Honda and his sponsors would get their money's worth out of that. He's not really in a title fight anyway.

But a silly motard race at the X-Games?

TAZ · 07-31-2008, 05:01 PM

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He's not really in a title fight anyway.

Well, that's the key. Honda might not let Dani do such a thing. But I think it's clear Nicky's days at Honda are numbered; he appears to be just biding time until the season is over.

If Nicky got hurt or something, it might save Honda a bunch of money by not having to field two bikes...or maybe they'd be able to get an upcoming rider some seat time.

I dunno...just thinking aloud here. Is this just way off base?

Repeater · 07-31-2008, 08:33 PM

LOL some HRC mechanic is loosening all the bolts on the bike as we speak. Nicky better bring his own locktight just in case. Remember when Stoner was saying that from practice to the race you never knew what hrc had done to the bike.......

deftones156 · 08-01-2008, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by luvtolean

If he was going for the grand slam, what the hell, that'd be worthy. Honda and his sponsors would get their money's worth out of that. He's not really in a title fight anyway.

But a silly motard race at the X-Games?

It may be stupid from our perspective seeing as how he's a MotoGP racer, but maybe the guy just really wants to race supermoto...maybe that's something that he's really passionate about. And to that, I say go for it!

SheepOfBlue · 08-01-2008, 09:33 AM

Close to his roots actually. I bet he does well. As far as stupid and risk

he RACES MotoGP for a living guys

not the type to take risks

ND4SPD · 08-01-2008, 09:38 AM

He may race MotoGP but the rest of the guys on the field don't. I wonder how many of them are gonna try to outdo him for bragging rights?

bwhip · 08-01-2008, 09:39 AM

You think when he and Rog and Tommy race in Kentucky on the dirt track or motocross track they aren't competing with each other at about 99%?

Shenders1 · 08-01-2008, 09:48 AM

I recall Ben Bostrom did the Supermoto thing fairly successfully a few years ago when his WSBK career was imploding.

ND4SPD · 08-01-2008, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by bwhip

You think when he and Rog and Tommy race in Kentucky on the dirt track or motocross track they aren't competing with each other at about 99%?

I'd like to think that's quite a bit different - they're brothers and I'm sure they look out for each other far more than anybody else would.

SheepOfBlue · 08-01-2008, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by bwhip

You think when he and Rog and Tommy race in Kentucky on the dirt track or motocross track they aren't competing with each other at about 99%?

Ummm nope and I would never bulldog my brother off a snowmobile

luvtolean · 08-01-2008, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by SheepOfBlue

he RACES MotoGP for a living guys

Exactly.

jose_jimenez · 08-02-2008, 01:41 PM

They said Nicky qualified last but I'm going to watch because I love the X-Games. RC won step up last night, and the miracle boy (Dave Mirra) got silver on the mega-ramp. It's in HD in just over an hour on ABC.

ND4SPD · 08-02-2008, 03:10 PM

So what are the chances Nicky is doing this as a publicity stunt to gain some fans?

seamus · 08-02-2008, 03:58 PM

If that's so, I say do what ya gotta do.

seamus · 08-02-2008, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jose_jimenez

They said Nicky qualified last but I'm going to watch because I love the X-Games. RC won step up last night, and the miracle boy (Dave Mirra) got silver on the mega-ramp. It's in HD in just over an hour on ABC.

No spoiler if you haven't watched it yet. I'll just say: S-I-C-K.

They showed a small clip of the qualification, about 7 seconds. Nicky didn't really look like he was moving about comfortably.

jose_jimenez · 08-02-2008, 07:20 PM

Nicky won't be racing today. Announcers said he found the track too tough and will only be spectating. They also said he hurt his ankle.

Shenders1 · 08-02-2008, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jose_jimenez

They said Nicky qualified last but I'm going to watch because I love the X-Games. RC won step up last night, and the miracle boy (Dave Mirra) got silver on the mega-ramp. It's in HD in just over an hour on ABC.

Mirra is pretty astounding. He's 34 or 35 and still very competitive.

I'm just glad BMX is still around - I've loved the sport since I was 12.

seamus · 08-02-2008, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jose_jimenez

Nicky won't be racing today. Announcers said he found the track too tough and will only be spectating. They also said he hurt his ankle.

Guess there's no X in his game.

I kill me.

ND4SPD · 08-11-2008, 10:47 AM

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"Hopefully I'll be fit for Brno. I didn't crash, I just landed wrong. I'm not sure if my foot came off the ?peg or what, but it feels pretty fragile. I'm pretty bummed out about it because I want to get out there and finish this season strong. Also, I can't wait to try out the new surface at Brno. The last couple of years the surface has gotten quite old, not really bumpy but just so abrasive and cracked, so I think with a brand new surface the track is going to be awesome. I heard they didn't just reseal it, or just put something on top, they did it the right way and started over. That's going to be crucial for tyre wear, so we'll probably have a bigger range of tyres than we normally do, both front and rear, to make sure we've got something. Brno is quite fast and open. It'll be the first time we've taken this new bike - with the pneumatic valves - to any place where we can really stretch its legs and see what she's really got. Brno's got a little bit of everything, it's not the kind of track where you can just set up the bike for just one thing. Good traction is certainly important to get off those corners good because there's a few big straightaways, especially the uphill run to the final left and right. You also need something that's stable on the brakes, because there's a lot of hard braking."

Soup :: Hayden Injured Heel; Hopes To Ride At Brno :: 08-11-2008

jose_jimenez · 08-11-2008, 01:07 PM

He shouldn't have messed with the X games

SerialThriller · 08-11-2008, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Shenders1

Mirra is pretty astounding. He's 34 or 35 and still very competitive.

I'm just glad BMX is still around - I've loved the sport since I was 12.

I'm impressed at how many of the BMX and skateboard guys are mid 30s and still winning.
And speaking of SuMo, how old is Jeff Ward now? He's been around (and winning) forever!

Baketech · 08-12-2008, 06:02 AM

He's out for Brno...

Soup :: Hayden To Miss Czech GP :: 08-12-2008

07-31-2008, 09:33 AM	#1
evl_twn CAN CRUSHER Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Central Illinois Age: 40 Bike(s): worm gear Posts: 1,658	Nicky to ride SuMo at X-games .:: Breaking News ::.

07-31-2008, 09:49 AM	#2
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07-31-2008, 10:53 AM	#3
Purpdust Join Date: 12-19-2006 Location: AB-Canada/Rome Italy Age: 33 Bike(s): gsxr 750 Posts: 1,456	This is great news and hopefully attracts more fans to the Supermoto Races. __________________ GSXR 750 - Track CRF450X - Dirt CRF100F - Soon to be a Mini Motard

07-31-2008, 12:27 PM	#4
luvtolean Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Bike(s): 2008 BMW GS-A Posts: 6,396	Stupid. Totally stupid actually. __________________ The facility and excess of law-making seem to be the diseases to which are governments are most liable.- James Madison

07-31-2008, 08:33 PM	#8
Repeater Join Date: 12-28-2006 Age: 33 Bike(s): F4I Posts: 527	LOL some HRC mechanic is loosening all the bolts on the bike as we speak. Nicky better bring his own locktight just in case. Remember when Stoner was saying that from practice to the race you never knew what hrc had done to the bike....... __________________ NASMR - National Association for Stock Motorcycle Racing . Really doesn't roll off your tongue the same does it?

07-31-2008, 02:39 PM	#5
RedRider Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 49 Bike(s): 929 Posts: 2,442	He's risking a lot to do this...

08-01-2008, 09:33 AM	#10
SheepOfBlue SRA President Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 46 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 6,492	Close to his roots actually. I bet he does well. As far as stupid and risk he RACES MotoGP for a living guys not the type to take risks __________________ A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way

08-01-2008, 09:38 AM	#11
ND4SPD I'm BATMAN!!! Join Date: 12-12-2006 Bike(s): Trek Posts: 8,138 Images: 25	He may race MotoGP but the rest of the guys on the field don't. I wonder how many of them are gonna try to outdo him for bragging rights? __________________ "This is your life - are you who you want to be?" Learn all you need to know about Mac OS X

08-01-2008, 09:39 AM	#12
bwhip Every ride a gift... Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Idaho, USA Bike(s): 1098S-SXV550-849-Ruckus Posts: 3,939	You think when he and Rog and Tommy race in Kentucky on the dirt track or motocross track they aren't competing with each other at about 99%? __________________ Seamus is awesome. Seriously. My Gallery

08-01-2008, 09:48 AM	#13
Shenders1 2 Cylinders, 4 Valves, No Waiting Join Date: 01-14-2007 Location: South Lyon, MI Age: 43 Bike(s): Ducati HM Posts: 972	I recall Ben Bostrom did the Supermoto thing fairly successfully a few years ago when his WSBK career was imploding.

08-02-2008, 01:41 PM	#17
jose_jimenez Not Sure's Legal Representation Join Date: 01-05-2007 Bike(s): Hurricane Posts: 1,983	They said Nicky qualified last but I'm going to watch because I love the X-Games. RC won step up last night, and the miracle boy (Dave Mirra) got silver on the mega-ramp. It's in HD in just over an hour on ABC.

08-02-2008, 03:10 PM	#18
ND4SPD I'm BATMAN!!! Join Date: 12-12-2006 Bike(s): Trek Posts: 8,138 Images: 25	So what are the chances Nicky is doing this as a publicity stunt to gain some fans? __________________ "This is your life - are you who you want to be?" Learn all you need to know about Mac OS X

08-02-2008, 03:58 PM	#19
seamus is feelin alright Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Rocket City Age: 34 Bike(s): 1KRR; VFR; FMX650 Posts: 5,546	If that's so, I say do what ya gotta do. __________________ Ducit Amor Patriae Richard Herald, The Gentle Giant The nation that makes a great distinction between its scholars and its warriors will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools. --- Thucydides

08-02-2008, 07:20 PM	#21
jose_jimenez Not Sure's Legal Representation Join Date: 01-05-2007 Bike(s): Hurricane Posts: 1,983	Nicky won't be racing today. Announcers said he found the track too tough and will only be spectating. They also said he hurt his ankle.

08-11-2008, 01:07 PM	#25
jose_jimenez Not Sure's Legal Representation Join Date: 01-05-2007 Bike(s): Hurricane Posts: 1,983	He shouldn't have messed with the X games __________________ http://www.bushslastday.com/

08-12-2008, 06:02 AM	#27
Baketech "Able was I ere I saw Elba..." Join Date: 12-14-2006 Bike(s): VFR800 - CBR929 - VFR800 Posts: 1,744	He's out for Brno... Soup :: Hayden To Miss Czech GP :: 08-12-2008 __________________ "Ten times more charming than that Arnold on Green Acres..."