Chad Reed on JGR Suzuki
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Lotts24
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Pretty sure part of hill’s 250 deal was the second year being on 450’s.
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four26stroker
PR Member
Don't forget JGR kept Phil on the bench for Phil-ing in during needed times.
John250
PR Founding Father
Saw reeds interview. He even said he was not out there for wins. Said he was competitive and he thought he could still be am ambassador for someone. Sounded like he was only going to race if it was on a factory bike. I am told JGR has the biggest presence in the pits now, so what's one more rider?
four26stroker
PR Member
I'd sign Reed just on T-shirt sales...He's to me like a DeCoster type guy. If given the opportunity he could Run a Team and draw the right riders. He's fast and has riden all the fastest bikes. He knows more about this sport from the ground up to the top. He has maintained a level presence and commands respect based on his performance...I'm a fan roll 22
GeorgiePorgie
PR Founding Father
No, I don’t think they care. There is a “limited-unlimited” amount of slots for ambassadors. They’re put in place for marketability. And as such if the market warrants two brand ambassadors, manufacturers will produce two.
These ambassadors have to be nostalgic. MC, RC,JS7, Reed, dungey villopoto, Pastrana. Cant think of many more than can slide into those positions. They’re known to people that have no idea about motocross.
Ever have someone ask you about a t shirt !? Oh do you race ? They respond with Yea ricky Carmicaels or bubba Stewart! And then you’re thinking To yourself “oh brother here we go” and three sentences later either them or their cousin has a sponsor and their pro card.....blah blah.
But that’s marketabikity. Guys that just spew off those two names because of t shirt will more than likely go out and buy the brand that JS7 and RC are associated with if they spend the money. At the least they’ll buy a t shirt with the pros name on it and advertise for free.....nobody is buying a husky 2 stroke that doesn’t already have an immense love for motocross because gared Steinke is on one....he’s an awesome dude but never will be able to be a brand ambassador.
These ambassadors have to be nostalgic. MC, RC,JS7, Reed, dungey villopoto, Pastrana. Cant think of many more than can slide into those positions. They’re known to people that have no idea about motocross.
Ever have someone ask you about a t shirt !? Oh do you race ? They respond with Yea ricky Carmicaels or bubba Stewart! And then you’re thinking To yourself “oh brother here we go” and three sentences later either them or their cousin has a sponsor and their pro card.....blah blah.
But that’s marketabikity. Guys that just spew off those two names because of t shirt will more than likely go out and buy the brand that JS7 and RC are associated with if they spend the money. At the least they’ll buy a t shirt with the pros name on it and advertise for free.....nobody is buying a husky 2 stroke that doesn’t already have an immense love for motocross because gared Steinke is on one....he’s an awesome dude but never will be able to be a brand ambassador.
Jack Bierbower
PR Addict
I think the whole brand ambassador thing is kind of stupid to be honest. Villopoto x Yamaha (should be Kawi), McGrath x Kawi (Should be honda)
Maybe I am just crazy and brand loyal but if you made your legacy on a certain bike....wouldn't you want to represent that bike? I dunno. Reed has rode them all so I guess it doesn't matter. RC at suzuki is the only one that makes sense.
Maybe I am just crazy and brand loyal but if you made your legacy on a certain bike....wouldn't you want to represent that bike? I dunno. Reed has rode them all so I guess it doesn't matter. RC at suzuki is the only one that makes sense.
GeorgiePorgie
PR Founding Father
They’ve rode them all. Villopoto rode Yamaha minis before factory Kawi picked him up....
Jack Bierbower
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GeorgiePorgie
PR Founding Father
Now I think of him on a yz125 in Washington!!! Lol
John250
PR Founding Father
Have to agree. You think of Honda, you think of McGrath or Rick Johnson. Yamaha, Chad Reed or Bob Hanaha, Suzuki would be RC or Decoster, Kawaski would be Bubba or Villapoto or Jeff Ward. KTM would definitely be Dungey, he put them on the map. Specific brands make you think of certain people even if they have rode for other companies.
I see JGR signing Reed to a "mentoring" coach for the 250 team and a 450 SX contract.
I see JGR signing Reed to a "mentoring" coach for the 250 team and a 450 SX contract.
trent56mx
PR Addict
Disagree. If they're badass enough to win multiple championships I don't care who pays the bills to keep them relevant and attending events after they hang the boots up.
They were awesome riders, great champions, entertaining personalities and if they want to stay around the industry good for them.