Alessi thought
Wed, Feb 17, 2010 - 10:18am
After reading Racerhead last friday, I have been thinking about DC's comment regarding Mike Alessi..."seems likely to end his career without ever winning a supercross main event". Who would have thought that could be a reality after being encouraged to "believe the hype" just a few years ago. It's crazy! But I agree, he won't win a supercross, and I would be really surprised if he won an outdoor championship. It's unfortunate, because he works hard and he's extremely fast, but I think his window of opportunity is quickly closing...But it is nice to know that he can still win at the local races in the SE!
Thu, Feb 18, 2010 - 9:38am
#2
Honestly, I think after this year in the Nationals that Mike will go to the GPs full time for the rest of his career. He will still come here and do off weekends over there and do races here like some other GP peeps do. He may even come back here and do a season late in his career, but thats about it. He will never win a title here and never even win a SX main, so why stay here? Just go overseas and score a few GP titles.
Fri, Feb 19, 2010 - 3:51am
#3
mini father scene. I pay no attention. Much more awesome things going on in our sport than this side show.
Fri, Feb 19, 2010 - 7:27pm
#4
That's probably the best thing to do in this case...
Sat, Feb 20, 2010 - 12:27am
#5
So this is where all the decent human beings are hanging out. Sorry to break the streak.
Has there been any more elaboration on the incident with Beirer? Can't say the internet novelty acts looking for some meager scraps of acknowledgment in the pits by tearing down Tony are really reliable sources in any way.
Sat, Feb 20, 2010 - 9:21am
#6
i don't think that it is in the benefit of KTM and anyone in that team, the Alessi included, to elaborate on what happened at Mantova. If there was nothing, it's good that it goes away, if something did happen, i would think everyone wants to let it go and forget it.
Sat, Feb 20, 2010 - 11:11am
#7
That's perfectly logical, but historically not how these things play out (Especially with KTM and the Alessis).
Have you parted ways with MT, Shenzi?
Mon, Feb 22, 2010 - 2:04pm
#8
Grendel, yes 
Sat, Feb 20, 2010 - 6:40pm
#9
I agree with 721, the Alessi fodder is good for the tabloid banter, but if he doesn't post some solid results soon, he will passed bye literally in the results, by sponsors, and media due to the new up and coming fast crop of riders that have the whole package, speed, results, and positive media presence. That's why Nike = Dungey & JS7. I will predict though that he will retreat to the Apple Valley compound make friends with Zip Ty Davis or L.R. and become an offroad legend... jk.
Fri, Apr 02, 2010 - 5:25pm
#10
He had so many opportunities to win a championship, but could never pull it out. Don't know if his Dad had anything to do with that, or not. I think his window closed a long time ago, and he is swiftly on his way out. He might win a few more Nationals or some GP's, but I just don't see him doing to much. Sad story, he should have one so many titles.
Mon, Apr 05, 2010 - 11:09am
#11
He was one of the fastest riders in the 450 class last year if not the fastest after rv, hes young still and appears to be very physically fit. I think hes far from done here or overseas.
I think if he dumped his dad he would get a do-over with a lot of teams.
It is a very interesting idea and it is possible that his MX career ends up this way too, especially if he doesn't get the full "love" from his employers, due to his or his dad's attitudes.
Very interesting posts/comments, following up Pit Beirer's post on his website, this explainsa bit why #800 didn't ride Mantova's races.
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