Comments on: 2012 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Preview (News)

By: Halfbaked

Halfbaked — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 02:04:24 +0000

It is mostly bloggers that don’t like James he has tremendous support with the majority of fans. Not really any analogy with Lewis. James is a great representative for his sponsors intelligent and well spoken. He is labelled a punk because some people believe he crashes intentionally or because he is irresponsible (or both). I’m sure the negativity directed towards James has nothing to do with his ethnicity though.

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By: NJ Steve

NJ Steve — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 10:26:24 +0000

looks like the “truth” hurts” Craig & the absolute truth is that JS crashes (a lot) & also doesn’t have a lot of passion for riding or winning anymore….. I looked that up in Webster’s & it says “H-A-S B-E-E-N!

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By: Irv

Irv — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:42:21 +0000

Rest assured, your place on the Men’s synchronized swimming team is safe. JS was a no show at the monster triple race. No outdoor racing. Riding around his private sx track is one thing, performing in a pack of racers is another. The lack of wheel to wheel track time is not going to improve his lack of consistancy. I think Yamaha should have spent their millions on a next generation two stroke rather than buy a no. 1 plate from this eratic case.

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By: Dale

Dale — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:30:08 +0000

By the time their code corresponded to my entry… Only took three trys! My reply to “Gutterslob” became “up here”.

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By: Dale

Dale — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:27:24 +0000

I can’t speak as to why others “dislike” him but can share my view. Wasted talent and being a “punk” offtrack just about cover it for me.

As far as talent/speed goes I’ve never seen anyone faster on a Supercross track. The G.O.A.T. Ricky Carmicheal had to pick up speed just to run with him when James first came up to the 250′s. I don’t think that Ricky was ever faster than James but Ricky could usually run on the ragged edge the whole race… James, when pushing that hard, would make mistakes often apparently due to poor conditioning (relative to Ricky but in fairness it seemed the whole field of outstanding athletes paled in comparison to Ricky’s fitness). When Ricky retired James should have had his way for years but he seems to be his own worse enemy when trying to win Championships. If you haven’t noticed the fact that I’m such a huge GOAT fan may have some influence on my perception of James Stewart the Racer.

As to his offtrack demeanor, I’ve never met him. I do know People that have worked with/around him and their stories don’t paint a good picture, either Personally or Professionally. I would have knocked him into next week if I had seen what I’ve “heard” about. Again, never met the Guy but he seems quite the punk from what I’ve heard (from reliable sources).

PS Can you believe that some are using the term G.O.A.T. to describe other than RC? Maybe when I watch Rossi lap the field in difficult conditions like RC has I’d consider it…

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By: Gutterslob

Gutterslob — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:03:27 +0000

Hmm….

I don’t live in the US so I don’t get quite as much coverage on AMA Supercross as you guys. Can someone enlighten me on why there’s so much dislike for Stewart? The few times I’ve watched Supercross, he seemed to be quite the racer.

From my angle, it sorta seems like he’s in a similar spot F1′s Lewis Hamilton is in. Very talented, a lot of raw speed and a hard racer, but a bit of a showman and a mighty twat in the PR department. Another similarity is both were “molded” by a manufacturer/factory from a young age, always getting the best equipment and sponsorship. True?

By: Philip

Philip — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:34:06 +0000

I think it’s awesome to have a series where 5 guys could win on any given night and another 5 have an outside shot of a win or a podium. All I can say is that my time invested in watching Supercross over the past ten years has always been paid back in spades by the racing. I am a street rider with only a little time in the dirt but I love motorcycles and motorcycle racing and the two AMA Supercross and Motocross series are the best thing going right now. I would highly recommend it to any two-wheeler!
Good luck to all the riders, and I hope they all stay healthy.

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By: Dale

Dale — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:09:26 +0000

“Small brained people should choose another sport to spread fear and insecurity. I suggest men’s figure-skating for you Irv and your pea-brained friends.”

???

Or maybe Motorcycle Road Racing? Not Sure where you’re going with that but I can guess. To make your statement, based on Irv’s statement is a Real reach. In fact, some might think of it as revealing your mental abilities or shortcomings…

I would add to Irv’s statement: “lackluster” between “his” and “nascar”. “Bubba’s” had his fifteen minutes of fame, good riddance.

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By: OLDMX4

OLDMX4 — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:37:07 +0000

Stewart will crash before the season starts while training and then He will start His Nascar career. His MX days are over.

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By: NJ Steve

NJ Steve — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 10:23:25 +0000

I agree…. spoiled brat has-been who NEVER lived up to the hype….