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To the people complaining about Suzuki.....they are going to be busy right now. Introducing the new quad to the media and all that. Since the LTR450 hasn't been out that long I'm sure they are still trying to fine tune it for the ultimate performance on Sunday. Don't be so selfish to say that they won't give you the time of day, they've got things going on at the moment. Have some patience, they're still having an autograph session. They are out there to win a GNC race, not a GNC fan.
its not like everyone else doesn't have things going on also??
Suzuki isn't trying to act like rock stars. I can't believe how people are bashing them for trying to elevate this sport to the next level. I know that it is sad that they didn't take the time to spend a few minutes with your son, but the riders are part of a team, and I'm sure the team manager has set the guidelines. If they take the time to sit and chat with one person's child what if a line forms and then they have to tell some of the fans no. That is why they have an autograph session. I wish we could have it the old way too, because I have talk to Doug and Jeremiah before at a national and it was great, but I will accept this if that is what it takes to get our sport the spotlight it deserves. Doug and Gust are two of the nicest and sincere racers I have ever met and I know that they haven't suddenly turned into "rock stars". Try going to a AMA national or supercross event and talk to RC, Stewart or any of the other racers at a time other than the autograph session. Now with that said, I can't wait to hear what happens Sunday! Wish I could be there.:cool:
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Originally posted by z03n05
Suzuki isn't trying to act like rock stars. I can't believe how people are bashing them for trying to elevate this sport to the next level. I know that it is sad that they didn't take the time to spend a few minutes with your son, but the riders are part of a team, and I'm sure the team manager has set the guidelines. If they take the time to sit and chat with one person's child what if a line forms and then they have to tell some of the fans no. That is why they have an autograph session. I wish we could have it the old way too, because I have talk to Doug and Jeremiah before at a national and it was great, but I will accept this if thai is what it yakes to get our sport the spotlight it deserves. Doug and Gust are to of the nicest and sincere racers I have ever met and I know that they haven't suddenly turned into "rock stars". Try going to a AMA national or supercross event and talk to RC, Stewart or any of the other racers at a time other than the autograph session. Now with that said, I can't wait to hear what happens Sunday! Wish I could be there.:cool:
I couldn't have said it better. Our sport is going places which brings great oppurtunities for the the pro riders and future pros. I don't care if we can't talk to them like we know them. At least they are finally getting PAID......caching..lol
Buisness first,they hafto get those quads dialed in.I'm sure they'll sign autographs after the racing is done.
That was basically what I was hinting at and I agree they probably aren't "TRYING" to act like "ROCK STARS" but that doesn't mean they aren't acting like them either. That is the natural progression of popularity, you see it every where from high schools to the business world to motocross to nascar. I guarantee that the more forward progress that the sport takes and the more years that pass will bring more and more of it. It's not saying anything negative about the people involved now. The pro racers who are going to be jerks about being popular are the young guys who turn pro 5 to 10 years from now who think that factory sponsorship and 6 figure salaries is the way it's always been. All I can say is fasten your seat belts guys because we aren't going to be able to hold our favorite little sport in our back pockets for much longer. Here is a perfect analogy of what is happening.... You have a favorite local rock band, you saw them playing in a p.o.s. bar and there were 5 people in the room (they were awesome). You fell in love with there music, you spread the word, you see them every chance you get, in between sets you talk with them, there the greatest guys in the world.........2 years later they get discovered they're a hit, you scrape together $100 to see them at the arena, later you try to go back stage to say Hi and your stoppped by the H.R. man and he doesn't care who you are......anyway you can see where I'm going with this.Quote:
Originally posted by z03n05
Suzuki isn't trying to act like rock stars. I can't believe how people are bashing them for trying to elevate this sport to the next level. I know that it is sad that they didn't take the time to spend a few minutes with your son, but the riders are part of a team, and I'm sure the team manager has set the guidelines. If they take the time to sit and chat with one person's child what if a line forms and then they have to tell some of the fans no. That is why they have an autograph session. I wish we could have it the old way too, because I have talk to Doug and Jeremiah before at a national and it was great, but I will accept this if thai is what it yakes to get our sport the spotlight it deserves. Doug and Gust are to of the nicest and sincere racers I have ever met and I know that they haven't suddenly turned into "rock stars". Try going to a AMA national or supercross event and talk to RC, Stewart or any of the other racers at a time other than the autograph session. Now with that said, I can't wait to hear what happens Sunday! Wish I could be there.:cool:
I can't find the results to Pro-Am, any ideas?
Get on atvriders home page.
I think it takes alot of balls from you guys to sit at home behind your computers hiding and bashing suzuki. have you forgotten how much they have put into our sport? have you forgotten how team suzuki helped us raise money for the mobile medical unit all last season?Quote:
Originally posted by 450r51
team suzuki thinks there above everyone.....they will get slapped with reality this year ill tell u that....cuz i beleive they wont even be in the top 5.
Its funny how you guys are all so much more worried about your favorite pro being protested, if they're legal then whats the problem? Suzuki isnt crying theyre just there to keep everyone on their toes and make sure there is nothing illegal going on. You guys would be amazed at 1/2 the illegal stuff that goes on at the GNC series that no one knows and talks about.
Again just my 2cents
Ok......I think I have a new rant....why is it that people can run a class locally forever...then enter another race organization and drop down one or two classes? Pro's dropping down....A riders dropping down.....I mean.........I don't know. Maybe it bothers me because if I go up a class....I race that class no matter what. Maybe I should change my way of thinking.......because it seems that no one else sticks with any particular class. Seems to be changeable depending on who they are racing that day.........:confused:
sorry :).....carry on....back to the Suzuki thing......
Which, by the way - accurate or not - I, too, tend to get the "Prima Donna" vibe from Suzuki ......... but I don't deal with them at all....so....it's just perception.