What’s the one thing that, as fans of the sport we all want to see?

What’s the one thing that, as fans of the sport we all want to see? The answer is good racing, right? I know there were a few loose boys in the back who shouted “Boobs!,” but that’s just a given. So, if good racing is the endgame, why are people getting so damn upset when we actually get it? The 2022 supercross series saw some crashes with Jason Anderson and Malcolm Stewart [those two have found each other a few times this year], then Anderson and Roczen… actually, Anderson has been a part of quite a few “incidents” this season. Barcia has taken his shots, as per usual, as has Friese, and Musquin had a run-in with Stewart that led to both of them going down. One thing you can definitely say about 2022 is that there has been some great racing!

So, explain to me why every fan who has been hoping for good racing all of a sudden seem so offended by good racing? I’ve never seen so many people call for rider suspensions, black flags, disqualifications, fines and even death by firing squad [the Vital Forum, probably] for riders bringing some intensity and passion to work. Or, as Jason Anderson explains it, for “just trying.”

The softies out there will say, “I want good racing but this is dangerous and somebody is going to get hurt!” Oh, my heaven… not an injury in supercross! Listen, cupcake, motocross is a contact sport. Take a quick second and consider how pro hockey handles players who want to be aggressive; they let them literally fight it out right there on the ice. Teeth and blood are flying, jerseys being pulled over their heads, and still they swing until one of them hits the ice, then they break it up and give them a two-minute “time out” in the penalty box. Two minutes of sitting out the game for beating another player senseless! Juxtapose that with the Karens in our sport who want to see rider’s pro cards pulled for racing for position. Honestly, it’s starting to get embarrassing. And if you don’t like the hockey analogy, go back and watch some of the best eras of racing in our sport. How many times did RC, Reed, Stewart, and Pastrana smash into each other? What about Hannah, RJ, Barnett, Weinert, etc? The fact is, guys who want to win won’t hesitate to make contact if it improves their position.

What IS dirty riding? Dirty riding is a t-bone into a corner with no intention of turning [and the Barcia and Mookie hit in Salt Lake was NOT a t-bone]. Dirty is grabbing a handful of throttle when you run a guy over, or when a Monster girl cheats on her racer fiancé with another rider. But when two guys go down while battling for position, that’s called a great night for the fans. Now, maybe your favorite rider got the short end of the stick that night and you’re pissed. Count to ten, take a couple Midol, and find your safe space. The rest of us with a set of hairy boys between our legs [That means we are men, in case you have gender confusion] are going to raise our glasses to the warriors who go out there every Saturday and leave it all on the track. Cheers, boys!

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  2. Jeremiah Lewis
    Jeremiah Lewis says:

    2022 SX AND MX has been outstanding all year! Yes I wish guys weren’t hurt, and they had more time during the season to recover, but all in all this sport still kicks booty all day, every day!

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  4. Nate E.
    Nate E. says:

    Ping, glad to have the “real” Ping that I remember from the old days at Racer X. Oh, and great articles….looking forward to seeing WTS and Whiskey Throttle Media grow….

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  5. Brett Jones
    Brett Jones says:

    My boys used to be hairy before I got the Manscaped Lawn Mower 4.0 using the Whiskey Throttle coupon code! The racing has been awesome this year! Both SX & MX.

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  7. Philip Rourke
    Philip Rourke says:

    Yeah…Im sick of Karen’s in general…Im tuning ever further out to the internet…just pick and choose what I look at now with a lot more discernment. Im gone from vital…Im a dummy for ever posting on that stupid forum..some of it was fun and helpful..but so many better things to do with my time and the Karen’s! On there !Jesus wept! !! Then theres the serial haters…

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  8. Frank
    Frank says:

    Big Bird and The Chicken. Or, Mike LaRocco 93-95. These Sallies today would have their heads collectively implode if they were forced to watch either of these examples of “When men were men.” And if I’m being honest? I’m kinda here for it….

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