Which Rider Returning from Injury Will Most Likely Surprise Us the Most?

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Each week, Slaw, Troy, and sometimes Cade Clason will come up with some topics and then list the riders most likely to accomplish those feats. Hence the title “Most Likely”. Most would call us brilliant.

Who is most likely to win SMX Playoff 1, Jett Lawrence or Chase Sexton?

Cade Dog: I would say Chase over Jett, but I think a random could win. 

Troy Dog: I have to go with Chase Sexton on this one if it’s between these two.

Slaw: WILD CARD… Neither. Throwing a wrench in this and taking Hunter for the overall. How bout that?

Does any rider most likely have any chance of stopping Haiden Deegan from winning the Playoffs?

Cade Dog: Yes, this is totally up in the air, I don’t think there is any favorite in the 250 class. With these starts and format, it is going to be wild. 

Troy Dog: Yes, Levi Kitchen is going to be one tough dude to beat. He won the last three out of five Pro Motocross overalls.

Slaw: I think a couple do. Levi for one. Vialle and Shimoda. I like RJ for a race win or two, but he’s too far back in points for the title, ISHO.

Which rider returning from injury will most likely surprise us the most?

Cade Dog: I would say Tomac but I don’t know if he counts, so maybe Webb? 

Troy Dog: Eli Tomac counts. He’s running a secret setup that he wants no one to know about and he’s ready for business.

Slaw: Nate Thrasher. Kid has speed for days… if he can keep it on two-wheels.

Which rider is most likely to win the 65cc All-Star race at zMax?

Cade Dog: Come on, bro. 

Troy Dog: Oh my bad guys, I thought we were amateur motocross experts? My guy Maverick Gresham-Lewis has the speed to get the job done if he can keep it on two wheels. He sends it and he’s going to be a name that you need to remember. He also is coming to the Vurb Classsic next week, as is Jaydin Smart, and Abshur Hall.

Slaw: Is Jaydin Smart racing? If so, him.

How is Ken Roczen most likely to do? Top five? Podium? Win?

Cade Dog: I vote podium. 

Troy Dog: I put this question because Kenny really was the only guy to battle with Jett Lawrence in last year’s playoffs. I think Roczen thrives in these races and will get a moto podium, but top five overall. He will get on the overall podium next week.

Slaw: Depends on his health. If healthy, podium and wins. If not, top 10s. 

Which rider will most likely make it out of the LCQ this weekend?

Cade Dog: McAdoo, I would say he has pretty good odds. Lol 

Troy Dog: Jett Reynolds should make it out of the LCQ each week.

Slaw: Is Cade racing? If so, him.

Which Rockstar Energy Husqvarna rider will most likely have the better finish? Craig or Mookie?

Cade Dog: Mookie, I think he could do really well at these. These tracks take a special kind of raw, style, and him, riding loose and on the edge should work well. 

Troy Dog: I’ve had Mookie Fever since Budds Creek.

Slaw: Mookie Fever is here. 

Colt Nichols, Freddie Noren, and Shane McElrath…which rider is most likely to have the better weekend?

Cade Dog: Fred Dog straight to the top.

Troy Dog: I will say that Sugar Stache Shane gets the nod this weekend. It’s a hometown race for him and all.

Slaw: Sugar Shane. He has a point to prove.