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Re: Breaking Into the Mainstream {Part 2: The Three Pillars of a Mainstream Sport}

alwup77 — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:28:32 -0000

I tried posting this on a letter to Two Stoke Motocross.com. The program wouldn't let me past the security code?? What I tried to say in a nutshell is this, The AMA was very short sighted in giving the four stroke a handicap. AMA should have given Injection technology a chance before the four stoke handicap. It would have been cheaper, and the growth of the sport would be an a steady clime. If the reason was that they were worried about the "dirty two stroke being restricted from excessive emissions. Well we all should know that the EPA has no restriction as of yet on closed course competitions. Consider this. What sport releases more harm full hydrocarbons into the atmosphere, a pack of 43 highly tuned 6 or eight cylinder motors. or a pack of 40 highly tuned two strokes that are injected with only one cylinder per vehicle. The EPA has not messed with the mighty NASCAR, and probably will not, because closed course racing doesn't even release a small fraction of the dangerous pollutants that the commuting public pours out daily. How can we get Motocross into the mainstream? BRING THE TWO STROKE BACK NOW!!!!!!! Space doesn't permit here, but someone list the pros and the cons of bringing the two stroke back, and you will find ample reason to dedicate time to this solution, for the health of an awsom sport all around.

Re: Breaking Into the Mainstream {Part 2: The Three Pillars of a Mainstream Sport}

Mike Martin — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:10:22 -0000

Wow Cori, thanks for the very passionate comment. Remember, this post only outlined the reasons why an SX-based motocross industry would help our transition to the mainstream. This does not mean that I support the transition! I really do not, stay tuned for Part 2 in the series while I outline those reasons. Thanks a ton for the comment and for that press release, that is some good information. Truthfully, I though fox had gone too big to really care about mx but I guess I was wrong!

Re: Breaking Into the Mainstream {Part 2: The Three Pillars of a Mainstream Sport}

Cori — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:58:52 -0000

NOOOOO! YOU DIDN'T JUST SAY THAT DID YOU!?! Do you really want Supercross to take over and be in the mainstream? I know I don't. I'm not sure the industry does either. Look at James Stewart and Fox/Answer. Fox did not support Stewarts move to SX only and therefore didn't renew his contract.

(taken from a press release somewhere) In an interview with Motocross Action, Fox's Peter Fox explained why the two couldn't come to terms after Stewart demanded a Supercross only deal, "Since our beginning, Fox has been totally committed to motocross and Supercross. We feel strongly that our sport and Industry need both series to be healthy, and Fox will always support both series.

I'm SO glad Fox, a HUGE company in the world of MX, decided to hold their ground. I personally enjoy watching outdoor nationals so much more than SX. To me, SX is like the Ringling Brother's Circus...just like Chad Reed's massive diamond earings, the world of Motocross doesn't need all that flair. I enjoy watching riders like RC, Pastrana, Villipoto, Dungey...all very humble athletes. For some reason the riders that start looking like NFL and hip-hop stars leave a sour taste in my mouth. I feel that focusing more on SX will only amplify that.

Re: Breaking Into the Mainstream {Part 2: The Three Pillars of a Mainstream Sport}

Mike Martin — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 13:53:59 -0000

I agree, two strokes are a great option. It just seems as if the public is so into the four stroke movement, that it is not economically feasible for companies to keep working on improving their two strokes. Sure, four strokes are faster but the power and speed of a two stroke is more than enough for most riders. Especially in the rough economy, I have a feeling that two strokes will make a resurgence in the next few years, I hope at least! I

Re: Breaking Into the Mainstream {Part 2: The Three Pillars of a Mainstream Sport}

Eric — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 02:44:27 -0000

Cool article. Also, the costs seem to have skyrocketed in the modern 4-stroke era, probably making it a little harder for people willing to give MX a try. I still wonder what killed the 2-stroke, much cheaper to run, lighter and the smell of pre-mix!