Washougal Race Within a Race...A Big Joke!
The AMA 450 Nationals have become boring. Yes Jett and Chase are fun to watch but there is no drama or excitment. Too many top riders still out hurt. The Two Stroke race at Washougal was a chance to give the fans something to get excited about but as usual the AMA/Pro Motocross fumbled the opportunity. It was nice to see a payday for some guys that rarely see much of a payout. However, imagine the race if the two stroke engine restrictions were dropped for this race. Carson Brown might have been top ten or maybe more riders would have been on two strokes. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki may not like it but KTM/Husky/GasGas/TM might love it. The new fuel injected 300's would add some excitment. curiosity, debate to a dull series.
While we think about change, how about going back to qualifiers instead of the very boring timed qualifiers. Sure some guys on a punched out two stroke would occasionally knock a factory rider out of qualifying but thats racing and the fans would love it.
Just my random thoughts!
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