Reed fined

[ckny]

good times ha ha 

http://www.supercrosslive.com/news/reed-docked-points-fined-after-run-dungey

[Mongo134]

If anyone thinks he cares or wasn't expecting it, well.....

Edited April 4, 2017 by Mongo134

[KTMRider4Life]

Reed's a bitch and now all those defending him lately know they are too  

[Towel.Nutkis.Lipshiz]

Diz means nozing

[jetfuel]

?   Can't wait to hear his response to this..    tick   tick   tick..... 

[T.RexRacing]

Let him keep the 5 grand. make him start backwards in the gate for the rest of the season.

[KTMRider4Life]

6 minutes ago, T.RexRacing said:

Let him keep the 5 grand. make him start backwards in the gate for the rest of the season.

Dude should seriously just retire at this point. It's over for him. 

[Havingfun]

craig 3k and reed 5k? 

[Arctic Pride]

Ok so it was 15k under the table gotta give 5 back make it look official and all ?

[Mongo134]

Fining Reed $5K is like asking him if he has a spare quarter for the soda machine. It's pocket change. If the AMA / FIM "really" wanted to make a statement, they had every right to black flag him during the race. They also have the right to make him sit out the next round. But they didn't and now it's all said and done.

[phantom451]

I bet reed takes Dungey out next race. You don't 4uk with an aussies beer money!

[stanfillmc]

Reed has always been a loser, remember him trying to take out Stewart at Vegas.  He's a mid pack guy.

[8675309]

Ouch. Reed has entered the Douche club though, beers with Barcia must be epic.

[KTMRider4Life]

11 minutes ago, RollieW said:

Ouch. Reed has entered the Douche club though, beers with Barcia must be epic.

Entered? He's vice president!

[OUTERLIMITS]

1 hour ago, KTMRider4Life said:

Dude should seriously just retire at this point. It's over for him. 

Why?   Over half the field can't keep up with the old man.

[KTMRider4Life]

2 minutes ago, OUTERLIMITS said:

Why?   Over half the field can't keep up with the old man.

Well see if that holds true through the end of the season,  he's barely on the cusp and the other guy who might make that statement false had two ankles replacedo right before the season.  

 

But more importantly for his legacy.  He recently moved past Stewart in many fans eyes lately because of Stewart's b.so.  but he looks to be putting himself back behind him if he keeps any of this up.  

[OUTERLIMITS]

4 minutes ago, KTMRider4Life said:

Well see if that holds true through the end of the season,  he's barely on the cusp and the other guy who might make that statement false had two ankles replacedo right before the season.  

 

But more importantly for his legacy.  He recently moved past Stewart in many fans eyes lately because of Stewart's b.so.  but he looks to be putting himself back behind him if he keeps any of this up.  

My point is that, unlike Stewart, if the guy is still competitive (maybe he can't win one) and shows up every race ready to go. who are any of us to say he shouldn't.  What about Alessi?  Should he just pack it in too because he'll never win another race?

[KTMRider4Life]

11 minutes ago, OUTERLIMITS said:

My point is that, unlike Stewart, if the guy is still competitive (maybe he can't win one) and shows up every race ready to go. who are any of us to say he shouldn't.  What about Alessi?  Should he just pack it in too because he'll never win another race?

Cool I see your point but disagree. Nowhere to go but down for him in the eyes of his fans anyway. If he wants to bring back the whiney bitch legacy he's free to do so. My point is I think he'll regret that. 

 

But fer sure he's a whiney bitch. 

[NoFiddyPilot]

Official Press Release:

Decision of the Race Director, St Louis Supercross

by Motor Sports Newswire

PICKERINGTON, OH - April 3, 2017 - (Motor Sports Newswire) -

On April 1, 2017, during the 450SX main event, while being lapped by the 2nd place rider, 16th place rider #22 Chad Reed failed to follow the direction of the AMA officials indicated by the blue flag. In doing so, rider #22 did impede the faster rider’s progress. This is a violation of rule 4.17.a

4.17 Flags and Lights
It is the rider’s responsibility to be aware of their surroundings at all times while on track. Safety is a main priority and the riders must obey all official signals and directions given to them. Any rider failing to do so may be penalized.

a. Solid Blue Flag:
1. Indicates you are about to be overtaken by faster riders.
2. When conditions allow, move out of the fast line.
3. Hold your line (do not ride erratically) and do not impede the faster riders progress.
4. Riders disregarding the blue flag may be black-flagged at the discretion of Race Director.

The decision of the Race Director is to impose a fine of $5,000.00 and the loss of five Championship points earned in the race. All fines collected are donated to the Alpinestar Mobile Medical Unit.

No appeal has been presented; the decision of the Race Director is final.

 

About the American Motorcyclist Association

Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world's largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders' interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. The AMA also provides money-saving discounts on products and services for its members. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit www.americanmotorcyclist.com.

Source: American Motorcyclist Association

[Rich_Bing]

Fining Reed $5K is like asking him if he has a spare quarter for the soda machine. It's pocket change. If the AMA / FIM "really" wanted to make a statement, they had every right to black flag him during the race. They also have the right to make him sit out the next round. But they didn't and now it's all said and done.

I think the officials were just making the KTM team happy by throwing down a little fine.