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AMA Letter to Al Ludington
« on: July 27, 2010, 10:37:21 AM »
Here is a copy of the email I am preparing for a reply to AMA Technical Director Al Ludington about adding the 144cc to the 250 class. Please review it and let me know what should be added or taken away to this proposed rule change. thanks


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Re: AMA Letter to Al Ludington
« Reply #1 on: July 27, 2010, 10:44:01 AM »
Equal Displacement NOW! >:D

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Re: AMA Letter to Al Ludington
« Reply #2 on: July 27, 2010, 10:52:20 AM »
While your writing, might I suggest adding 50cc to the 250cc two-stroke, bring it up to 300cc??

This will probably be a bit of back and forth before he even agrees to consider it.

One of the reasons will be because no one builds machines in these displacements, which of course is not true.

KTM builds a 150 and a 300cc MX Bike (well the 300 could be an mx bike really easily) TM Racing builds a 144 and 300 cc MX bike. Gas Gas builds a 300cc bike. Almost any Japanese bike can be modified to achieve this displacement.

Of course you could mention (in follow up letters) that we could circulate a petition if they'd like. Or we could even host a survey.

I would also suggest getting in touch with Rupert X... he had a "manifesto" that described what you are attempting to achieve with your rule change. It's worthwhile reading to anyone interested in the sport of motocross!
http://twostrokemotocross.com/2009/09/the-american-institute-for-advanced-motocross-studies-5-year-plan/

Let me know if there is anything else I can do to help.
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Re: AMA Letter to Al Ludington
« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2010, 11:02:52 AM »
Yeah, I was wondering if I should propose 300cc on the 450 class. Good change. Hopefully he will write back.

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Re: AMA Letter to Al Ludington
« Reply #4 on: July 27, 2010, 12:39:33 PM »
I like your letter and the changes John suggested. Let us know however he responds, I think it will be interesting.
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Re: AMA Letter to Al Ludington
« Reply #5 on: July 27, 2010, 12:47:12 PM »
Yeah, I was wondering if I should propose 300cc on the 450 class. Good change. Hopefully he will write back.
Lets hope so, I know it doesnt affect me as we have the rule for the lites clas changed here in OZ but if the rules can be changed to allow a larger displacement 2t then hopefully it could catch on here and that is only gonna benefit us all.
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Re: AMA Letter to Al Ludington
« Reply #6 on: July 27, 2010, 12:51:33 PM »
hahaha Al Ludington oh god :( This is AMA for you!

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Re: AMA Letter to Al Ludington
« Reply #7 on: July 27, 2010, 12:58:55 PM »
Unfortunately that is a very common attitude in professional racing. If you aren't one of the top guys some feel you shouldn't even be out there. Heck is only the top 3-5 guys rode, it would be pretty damn boring to watch in my opinion.
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Re: AMA Letter to Al Ludington
« Reply #8 on: July 27, 2010, 01:00:47 PM »
This is how AMA treat their privateers!!!  AMA ROAD RACING is almost dead anyways..
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Re: AMA Letter to Al Ludington
« Reply #9 on: July 27, 2010, 01:23:57 PM »
Is there anyone else to talk to? Man, hopefully we can at least get this considered.

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Re: AMA Letter to Al Ludington
« Reply #10 on: July 27, 2010, 02:42:26 PM »
Wow, that RupertX article was pretty amazing! I have never seen it laid out so plain and simple.

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Re: AMA Letter to Al Ludington
« Reply #11 on: July 27, 2010, 03:18:36 PM »
Wow, that RupertX article was pretty amazing! I have never seen it laid out so plain and simple.

Rupert X is a very cool guy.... I really like him.

The plan that he created was a masterpiece. Unfortunately I think it ended up causing him some difficulties.

His plan needs to be implemented!!
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Re: AMA Letter to Al Ludington
« Reply #12 on: July 27, 2010, 03:28:05 PM »
maybe it's my personality, but i would have a VERY hard time writing a letter to the AMA without ridiculing the rules. Yes cooler heads prevail, but the rules are so unfair that it's hard not to be totally honest and call it for what it is. I'd rather shame them into changing the rules than anything. Forget that it's just an engine, it's the PRINCIPLE of the whole thing. I mean people who set rules are supposed to be fair and just. Fucking rule really sticks in my craw 

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Re: AMA Letter to Al Ludington
« Reply #13 on: July 27, 2010, 03:49:15 PM »
Wow, that RupertX article was pretty amazing! I have never seen it laid out so plain and simple.

Yep, definitely a good read.
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Re: AMA Letter to Al Ludington
« Reply #14 on: July 27, 2010, 03:59:47 PM »
maybe it's my personality, but i would have a VERY hard time writing a letter to the AMA without ridiculing the rules. Yes cooler heads prevail, but the rules are so unfair that it's hard not to be totally honest and call it for what it is. I'd rather shame them into changing the rules than anything. Forget that it's just an engine, it's the PRINCIPLE of the whole thing. I mean people who set rules are supposed to be fair and just. Fucking rule really sticks in my craw 


I support this 110%.
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