James Stewart leaves Kawasaki
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James Stewart leaves Kawasaki
James Stewart leaves Kawi to ride for Yami. I dont believe this. I would of thought that Kawi would have done what ever it took to keep this man around.
http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/racing/LM_team.aspx
http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/racing/LM_team.aspx
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Yep, the worst kept secret in MX. This has been pretty much common knowledge for several weeks. L&M Racing decides not to resign Reed after he wins the SX championship and he goes to Rockstar/Makita Suzuki. The biggest shock in this deal is that Stewart and Fox Racing have parted ways. L&M signed Kyle Chilsom as Stewart's teamate was also a shock to me.
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i dont know if it is true , but i heard the days of the big money factory rider are numbered, the problem is that who rides what dosent seem to matter to the sales numbers. when suzuki had Ricky Carmichael who was the absolute chit, it didnt help them sale bikes.
kind of like nascar, i know it is marketing but do you think in this day and time nascar helps sale cars? other products yes, not the actual cars.
kind of like nascar, i know it is marketing but do you think in this day and time nascar helps sale cars? other products yes, not the actual cars.
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IMO, Ryan Villopoto is the only person who can beat Bubba (besides Bubba beating himself).
Well, unless Carmichael comes back, lol.
Brotherdave - you are probably right about the rider and championships not really helping to sell bikes. But the factories still want to win titles based on corporate pride, and if they don't field a team that would look bad.
So they are willing to spend some coin on the best riders, as the riders are the key component to success. But clearly the sponsors pick up much of the rider's tab.
'Lifestyle' drinks are the big outside sponsors now, but the money is nothing like NASCAR. Stewart is likely to be under the Red Bull banner, with RV on Monster Energy.
While Stewart probably pulls down a couple of million $ per year from his factory/support team salary, race wins, clothing and drink sponsors, etc..., the money drops down real fast for the other riders. Guys that can score national points but rarely finish in the top 20 are barely making a living, even though they are amazing riders.
Well, unless Carmichael comes back, lol.
Brotherdave - you are probably right about the rider and championships not really helping to sell bikes. But the factories still want to win titles based on corporate pride, and if they don't field a team that would look bad.
So they are willing to spend some coin on the best riders, as the riders are the key component to success. But clearly the sponsors pick up much of the rider's tab.
'Lifestyle' drinks are the big outside sponsors now, but the money is nothing like NASCAR. Stewart is likely to be under the Red Bull banner, with RV on Monster Energy.
While Stewart probably pulls down a couple of million $ per year from his factory/support team salary, race wins, clothing and drink sponsors, etc..., the money drops down real fast for the other riders. Guys that can score national points but rarely finish in the top 20 are barely making a living, even though they are amazing riders.
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Riders switch brands all the time. Look at Carmichael or Mcgrath. They both rode for just about every manufacturer.
There is no brand loyalty in motocross, its all about who is going to pay you the most money.
With how short the career of a motocross racer is, I cant same I blame them. You gotta make a much money as you can, while you can because all it takes is 1 bad crash and your career could be over.
There is no brand loyalty in motocross, its all about who is going to pay you the most money.
With how short the career of a motocross racer is, I cant same I blame them. You gotta make a much money as you can, while you can because all it takes is 1 bad crash and your career could be over.
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James Stewart leaves Kawi to ride for Yami. I dont believe this. I would of thought that Kawi would have done what ever it took to keep this man around.
http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/racing/LM_team.aspx
http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/racing/LM_team.aspx
Some bikes and race team support fit the rider so well when they switch (Scott Russell) they dont win as much anymore. Hopefully it will be a switch for the good.
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IMO, Reed leaving and Stewart coming in is one of the best things that could happen for Yamaha.