Comments on: Ryan Villopoto: A New World Order? (News)

By: Hoosierf

Hoosierf — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:16:26 +0000

Until the promoter stops publishing the track design and dimensions in advance, the racing will not interest me much. A new track, jump spacing, and design that is a secret each week would improve the racing dramatically and have a better chance at stopping a one rider domination. Privateers that don’t have a $1 million track construction budget are doomed before the race starts. These are the reasons I really like the outdoors so much, every track is completely unique each week, and that is one of the things that makes Carmichael’s domination such an amazing accomplishment.

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By: Nomadak

Nomadak — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:51:50 +0000

I like Moto-Poto better!

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By: Greg

Greg — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:01:33 +0000

I agree with what you say about Reed interviews, although I recall a few times last season when James S. said some unexpected and entertaining things. I gained new respect for him when he did that, i.e. using his own brain. Windham is sometimes good for that, too. The rest of the pack are nothing but mindless, talking billboards with an overinflated sense of self-importance. I root for any rider who gives a more ‘personal’ interview, and never praises any supernatural fantasy figures.

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By: James

James — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:44:00 +0000

Long gate was in the Lites class…messed up my mental start just watching it!! LOL

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By: James

James — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:11:18 +0000

First off, Carmichael will always be the “GOAT”. No one has dominated like he has, and probably never will like he did. 2 perfect outdoor seasons, Countless wins with +:30 margins over second, Lapping the whole field at a motocross race (millville in the mud), etc….The list is extensive. He has stats that will be VERY hard to match let alone surpass. I, personally, believe villopoto has the best shot, right now, to start challenging carmichael’s records. He’s young, fit, VERY fast and driven like no other. He has an awesome team behind him, awesome bike and great trainer. What about stewart you ask? I think stewie’s time has come and is passing him by. I think he is looking for the next big thing in his life (ie. Nascar, baja trucks, etc.) Speed-wise, stewart is probably hands down the fast guy to ever swing a leg over a motocross bike. But he has never really reached his potential that I think himself and alot of people feel he should have reached. If you remember back when him and RC were racing together, anytime stewart was in front he would self destruct and either make a nervous mistake or crash hard. You didn’t see that nervousness with RC and you don’t see it with villopoto either. That’s why I believe he is the “IT” guy right now!

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By: bikerrandy

bikerrandy — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:54:30 +0000

Speed knew there was a lot of pent up demand for new Supercross races and cashed in on it. I skipped what you apparently watched and just watched the final race, not being a die hard SX fan.

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By: Marcio

Marcio — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:21:05 +0000

I think the long gate really messed up everyone except Villopoto. The show on speed was awesome and I really apriciated the extra coverage to fill in the new supercross fans that have joind us. Only round 2 will determine if anyone can catch him.

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By: Brian

Brian — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:12:16 +0000

I thought the entire race was boring…As the editor pointed out (yet remaining friendly) the track in my opinion was awful…Not entertaining in the least bit…Tracks 10 years ago were more challenging with less powerful bikes to tackle them.

One more thing…Speed should have cut the show by at least 1 hour..The pre race coverage of the last season was far too long and should have been done in 10 minutes

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By: Mondo Endo

Mondo Endo — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:28:39 +0000

He should change his name to Villomoto

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By: Philip

Philip — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:26:14 +0000

First off I think “GOAT” belongs to Carmichael alone. If Villopoto has a long string of
championships in store for us he will have to be called something other than “GOAT”. On the question of health, R.V. has hopefully turned the corner on that one but has so far shown that injury is his greatest impediment to winning championships. Now he has shown great motivation so far, but like was said, he has won everything! Can he keep his motivation at the highest level? I wish him luck, hope he stays healthy, but it’s certainly not in the bag for him yet.

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