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W H A T Y O U A R E S A Y I N G
"It's one thing to manage a championship, but
managing third for the win is exactly why motocross
implemented bonus points for top positions."
SX Triple Crown:
Love It Or Leave It?
The three-moto format is far bet-
ter in every way. No, they don't
just cruise around, they sprint as
fast as they can for each entire
moto. Three 12-lap mains equal
36 laps of main-event racing
instead of 20! Three main-event
starts! And, yes, unlike one
20-minute main where they get
all strung out, it keeps the racing
closer together.
Lastly, it's much more exciting
not falling asleep through all the
semis waiting for the main to start.
Doug Brown
It's one thing to manage a cham-
pionship, but managing third for
the win is exactly why motocross
implemented bonus points for
top positions. The single-point
system incentivizes cruise
control. Bonus points incentivize
competitive racing.
Gregory Eddinger
Love it, intense racing in a
quicker format. Great for the
athletes and fans.
The track was a little un-
spectacular but the riders were
awesome. Hope Barcia gets
back up soon. Now, about the
camera coverage…
Kennfuller
Watching the third moto re-
minded me of a lot of single-
main races I've watched. The
winner builds up a safe lead and
cruises the rest of the way. At
least we got two exciting motos
before the last one.
Heat races are usually pretty
lackluster. I'd rather watch all the
top guys racing together, and for
points.
Ken Bateman
I don't like it. One, I like seeing
the struggle to qualify for the
main. Newcomers and stars
sometimes struggle; I like see-
ing that.
Two, the three Triple Crown
mains are too short. I like seeing
riders working their way back to
a win or a better finish from a bad
start or a crash. The Triple Crown
format doesn't allow for that.
Three, I like seeing the lead-
ers working through lappers.
Alfred Kirkland
I like it over heat racing. Posi-
tioning means more so you get
better entertainment. Motos
could be a bit longer, however.
At least for the 450s.
Larry Armendariz
It keeps you engaged the whole
night.
Tim Locey
Mixed feelings but the racing
was great.
Mx_mtb_b17
I'm still not a fan. But making
all the main events (motos) the
same length is an improvement.
I do like that they just award
points for the overall finishing or-
der. I hate that they award points
per moto in the outdoor series.
Schanland
Honda CRF450RWE Test
Sick bike but give it a hydraulic
clutch already!
Chad Jones
P6
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