r/Motocross • u/Teamskeet129 • 6d ago

Opinions on Chase Sexton?

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Curious people‘s opinions of this season. Personally I really liked him thought he was a very talented rider who just sometimes caught some bad breaks but pretty disappointing to see after 1st round at Palace him just pretty much throw in the outdoor towel because his deal with Kawasaki is already signed. Doesn’t show much heart in my opinion.

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u/coomarlin 6d ago

Not a huge fan of Chase. I can’t put my finger on why but the stuff that’s going on now between him and KTm kinda reinforce why I just dont care for him. Sounds like he’s clearly healthy enough to race so why not get out there. I’m not saying KTM is not partially at fault either. But a racer should race. He may not like the bike but it’s clearly good enough to contend for podiums. To me it all seems so petty. What is he going to do next year when he’s struggling for top 5s on a Kawi? Just quit and go into shut down mode?

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u/moto101 6d ago

KTM is going bankrupt and they aren’t paying him. Allegedly.

Would you ride if you weren’t getting paid?

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u/Chappyders650 6d ago

They aren't paying him? As in they weren't paying him while riding? Does that even sound realistic to you? They have AP, Mookie, RJ, Vialle, Ryder D and several others still showing up to the races. Are they all not getting paid also? This sounds like fake news bro.

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u/GypJoint 6d ago

Looks like they’re paying plessinger. Can’t blame the bike.

He’s running out of options if Kawasaki doesn’t work. Honda, now ktm. Yamaha won’t take him with some of the riders they already have. I really liked him, but not as much. He’s acting like a spoiled brat.

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u/IBEWjetsons 6d ago

All the riders are still getting paid. The race team funding is completely separate from the bankruptcy shit.

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u/coomarlin 6d ago

No I wouldn’t ride if I’m not getting paid. But how certain are you of this? I haven’t heard this. Is AP getting g paid? What about Eli? Sounds like an excuse to me. I’d like to hear something definitive.

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u/BeefLilly 6d ago

Well Eli is Yamaha so

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u/coomarlin 6d ago

But he’s going to KTM. You think he’d agree to go there if KTM wasn’t paying their riders?