Okay, now Jeffrey Herlings is OFFICIALLY in - KTM Press Release

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Edited Date/Time 8/25/2017 2:49pm
Straight from the horses mouth....

MURRIETA, Calif. – The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team has confirmed today that multi-time FIM MX2 World Champion Jeffrey Herlings will compete in the final round of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship this Saturday, Aug. 26 in Crawfordsville, Indiana.

Herlings, who currently holds 2nd overall in the premier MXGP Championship, made the last-minute decision to race the KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION on U.S. soil before heading to his regularly scheduled stop at the MXGP of the USA in Jacksonville, Florida one week later.

Herlings: “Since I was already coming to the U.S. to prepare for the hot and humid conditions that we’re going to face in Florida, I thought it would be a fun opportunity to race against the best riders in America while I am already here. I’m looking forward to a fun weekend with the team.”
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reality check for the usa riders. REAL speed.
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es337 wrote:
reality check for the usa riders. REAL speed.
Breddy sure Anderson beat him as Des Nats brochacho
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rmoto003 wrote:
Breddy sure Anderson beat him as Des Nats brochacho
we dont talk about that race. Its all about the hype for saturday

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agn5009 8/23/2017 4:47pm
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Hell yeah. I hope Herlings, Musquin and Tomac all start up front so we can have an epic battle. I can't wait for Saturday!
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es337 wrote:
reality check for the usa riders. REAL speed.
Reality check 105 & Humidty 95 in FLLaughingLaughing
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es337 wrote:
reality check for the usa riders. REAL speed.
cali11 wrote:
Reality check 105 & Humidty 95 in FLLaughingLaughing
The race is in Indiana.....
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Tomac might be the only one with a legitimate shot at beating herlings.
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YamahaJT1 8/23/2017 4:57pm
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Expectations are very high for JH84... At least he put the money where his mouth is. No excuses, that would be weak.
Park and Huck 8/23/2017 5:01pm
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Saturday just got better...

I have seen him ride in person in Europe, the kid is special. Different bike, different track, and different event schedule should all make for an interesting day.
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es337 wrote:
reality check for the usa riders. REAL speed.
cali11 wrote:
Reality check 105 & Humidty 95 in FLLaughingLaughing
agn5009 wrote:
The race is in Indiana.....
But the USGP isn't
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es337 wrote:
reality check for the usa riders. REAL speed.
cali11 wrote:
Reality check 105 & Humidty 95 in FLLaughingLaughing
agn5009 wrote:
The race is in Indiana.....
I know talking about The MXGP
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PastranaWho wrote:
Tomac might be the only one with a legitimate shot at beating herlings.
I doubt it. Have you seen Tomac's last 6 races? He's been all over the show with results. I see JH and MM banging bars.
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Steve 396 8/23/2017 5:21pm
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This should be good. Glad he going to race so props to him!
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Hell yeah!! If you're not a fan of this kid, you're not a fan of MX!! The more exposure the GP series gets here in the states, and the more I get to see of Herlings, the more I like his attitude!! It's so damn cool to see the GP stars and our AMA stars squaring off somewhere other than the DesNations!!
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YamahaJT1 8/23/2017 5:28pm
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"Fun opportunity" and "Fun weekend" ?

The boy came here to play. Folks like Herlings and Tomac define "Fun" as winning.

Herlings loses: It was Fun! All Herlings supporters say "He was here for Fun!"... "Cut him some slack!"

Herlings wins: It was Fun kicking their asses! All Herlings/MXGP supporters erupt in glee! Vital will never hear the end of it.

Tomac wins: "Heck, Herlings was only there for Fun"...

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Looks like KTM wanted to be the ones to announce it lol
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Don't forget about El Chupacabra!

This is a have to see race!
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YamahaJT1 wrote:
"Fun opportunity" and "Fun weekend" ? The boy came here to play. Folks like Herlings and Tomac define "Fun" as winning. Herlings loses: It was Fun...
"Fun opportunity" and "Fun weekend" ?

The boy came here to play. Folks like Herlings and Tomac define "Fun" as winning.

Herlings loses: It was Fun! All Herlings supporters say "He was here for Fun!"... "Cut him some slack!"

Herlings wins: It was Fun kicking their asses! All Herlings/MXGP supporters erupt in glee! Vital will never hear the end of it.

Tomac wins: "Heck, Herlings was only there for Fun"...

Pretty much sums it up....

Cool seeing him finally do a national. Wish AC had the title wrapped up so he might join. Have a little MXoN's race going on.
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Shit got real.
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jeffro503 wrote:
Pretty much sums it up.... Cool seeing him finally do a national. Wish AC had the title wrapped up so he might join. Have a little...
Pretty much sums it up....

Cool seeing him finally do a national. Wish AC had the title wrapped up so he might join. Have a little MXoN's race going on.
Sad part is that AC222 has 101 points over Herlings with only three rounds remaining.

Cairoli would have to be abducted by aliens to lose the MXGP title. Hats of to AC222.

Herlings has ZERO skin in this game other than avoiding severe injury. He should curb stomp with ease.
Bonanza69 8/23/2017 5:58pm
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YamahaJT1 wrote:
"Fun opportunity" and "Fun weekend" ? The boy came here to play. Folks like Herlings and Tomac define "Fun" as winning. Herlings loses: It was Fun...
"Fun opportunity" and "Fun weekend" ?

The boy came here to play. Folks like Herlings and Tomac define "Fun" as winning.

Herlings loses: It was Fun! All Herlings supporters say "He was here for Fun!"... "Cut him some slack!"

Herlings wins: It was Fun kicking their asses! All Herlings/MXGP supporters erupt in glee! Vital will never hear the end of it.

Tomac wins: "Heck, Herlings was only there for Fun"...

Shut up,enjoy watching one of the best GP riders of his generation.
shaffstall721 8/23/2017 6:04pm
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If he wins it will be very impressive as this track is NOTHING like a GP. Very open, fast.
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YamahaJT1 wrote:
"Fun opportunity" and "Fun weekend" ? The boy came here to play. Folks like Herlings and Tomac define "Fun" as winning. Herlings loses: It was Fun...
"Fun opportunity" and "Fun weekend" ?

The boy came here to play. Folks like Herlings and Tomac define "Fun" as winning.

Herlings loses: It was Fun! All Herlings supporters say "He was here for Fun!"... "Cut him some slack!"

Herlings wins: It was Fun kicking their asses! All Herlings/MXGP supporters erupt in glee! Vital will never hear the end of it.

Tomac wins: "Heck, Herlings was only there for Fun"...

The sad part is, you're still complaining. At least he has the balls to come over and race.
Realistically, I don't think the expectations are that high for him winning the race. Been in the country a few days, new bike, new format, different riders.
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YamahaJT1 wrote:
"Fun opportunity" and "Fun weekend" ? The boy came here to play. Folks like Herlings and Tomac define "Fun" as winning. Herlings loses: It was Fun...
"Fun opportunity" and "Fun weekend" ?

The boy came here to play. Folks like Herlings and Tomac define "Fun" as winning.

Herlings loses: It was Fun! All Herlings supporters say "He was here for Fun!"... "Cut him some slack!"

Herlings wins: It was Fun kicking their asses! All Herlings/MXGP supporters erupt in glee! Vital will never hear the end of it.

Tomac wins: "Heck, Herlings was only there for Fun"...

tempura wrote:
The sad part is, you're still complaining. At least he has the balls to come over and race. Realistically, I don't think the expectations are that...
The sad part is, you're still complaining. At least he has the balls to come over and race.
Realistically, I don't think the expectations are that high for him winning the race. Been in the country a few days, new bike, new format, different riders.
tempbroura...quit making sense. Do you want to send Vital into an epilectec seizure?
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I think its just awesome he racing ..He is gonna be good.. Only question is how good??..Makes me a fan..

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