Albrecht weighs in on Stewart's future at Cycle News

Started by HAV , Apr 26 2012 06:28 AM

68 replies to this topic

ah665

Posted 26 April 2012 - 09:45 AM

#21

T-Doshi9, on 26 April 2012 - 09:37 AM, said:

that is completely diff! and in that situation mitch was taking on a project... not talking about something thats going on in house at that moment! JA and jgr could have handled that in house and if it couldn't be settled... backed out of the contract.. either way untill that happened it should have been hush hush! if someone did that to you would you return the calls? show up to work? sign autographs? who know how much more we don't know.. why is james to this point? you can put blame on him all day long... but we don't know how he is being treated in house... maybe this kinda stuff is going on and its just a bad place at this point... and thats why js doesn't want to be around the team on race day without racing??? we don't know! i agree that it was an honest interview just not the right timing if you trying to get him back... sounds like that was a push out leading to the release of the contract and were we are at now... just wonder when they will talk about it! side not i think js has handled this great... he isn't slamming the team at all! and i bet he wont ever! he didn't with lm racing after signing with jgr... he is just know talking about the mike fisher stuff that went on in kx. he is no angel in this situation... just handling it better!

Well of course the situation was different. My point is, that was something that I'm sure Mitch was thinking about his situation to sign him, but at the time some people thought it was a bit out of line to come right out and say that. But like I said, I can see both sides. Same goes for what JA said.

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RedRider31

Posted 26 April 2012 - 09:46 AM

#22

I think Jeremy was frustrated... and has a right to be. James doesn't know what he wants, and put everyone in this situation. They've done EVERYTHING they can to make him happy.

He was the one lying to himself when he said the bike is good, that's it's totally different from his old bike. Testing is awesome, but in a race the bike is junk? He took the money, at least that's how all of this seems to me.

Edited by RedRider31, 26 April 2012 - 09:48 AM.

wes513v

Posted 26 April 2012 - 09:50 AM

#23

mauricedorris, on 26 April 2012 - 09:08 AM, said:

3 or 4????

And sliding

Zach Gilbert

Posted 26 April 2012 - 09:59 AM

#24

Anyone see the new twitter picture of James standing next to a Kawi bike? Take it for what it's worth....which is probably zip!

T-Doshi9

Posted 26 April 2012 - 10:01 AM

#25

ah665, on 26 April 2012 - 09:45 AM, said:

i see that as setting expectations and not calling him out on things he is doing wrong! right? i don't see that being out of line! now last year when they were all fighting over who was number 1 in PC... if he had came out and said someone is being like this or that.. thats out of line. but he didn't ... he said they will work it out! classy!

Zach Gilbert, on 26 April 2012 - 09:59 AM, said:

Anyone see the new twitter picture of James standing next to a Kawi bike? Take it for what it's worth....which is probably zip!

that was a photoshpped pic that pulp put out as a joke and then even said it was... but one could wish huh? just wish he would go back to kx!

Zach Gilbert

Posted 26 April 2012 - 10:04 AM

#26

T-Doshi9, on 26 April 2012 - 10:01 AM, said:

Yeah, it would be pretty neat. Either way, I'm leaving everything as rumors until it's posted himself.

aja342

Posted 26 April 2012 - 10:08 AM

#27

What HAV is forgetting is that Stewart is a contractor hired to do a job. He was unable to perform to expectation through no fault of JGR. He tested the bike, a contract was agreed upon, a race bike was produced, and now he can’t do the job. JGR is out a lot more than Stewart and I think the race team manager has a right to be pissed. The fact that he is saying that kind of sums it up. I agree that the problem is not Stewart’s “lack of confidence”, it is everyone’s overestimation of what Stewart will bring to the program

What sounds better?

Our team has spent thousands of dollars to produce a machine to his exact specifications, which were continuously changing. Only to have the rider display flashes of brilliance before he pile drives the bike and himself.

Or
He lacked confidence…

Edited by aja342, 26 April 2012 - 10:10 AM.

Towelie

Posted 26 April 2012 - 10:30 AM

#28

Finally got to read the article, didnt read through all these posts but I am sort of at a loss here. Everyone bitches about what tight lip industry this is and no one gets the truth. But Jeremy is trying to give it up and now he is getting bashed for it? Jesus, now I see why they are tight lipped

ah665

Posted 26 April 2012 - 10:33 AM

#29

aja342, on 26 April 2012 - 10:08 AM, said:

Yes this is essentially what I was trying to say. And said that was what Mitch did also, he just said it up front. The riders are employees of the team and if they for whatever reason aren't doing their job and aren't trying to solve the problem, then I can see why they would get called out.

husky34

Posted 26 April 2012 - 11:59 AM

#30

I'm not coming to JS7 defense and I have not read the Cycle News article either. Just curious if Albreight and JGR even commented on the fact that Stewart doubled their win percentage since coming on board? They had what, one win in the short history of their team before JS7?
Also.... I am not going to say it's the bike either but it is hard to put out of my mind that ever since Yamaha went to the new motor and suspension design on the 450 that JS7 became "uncomftorable" (as he states) on the bike. He didn't have this issue when he won the SX title on a Yamaha with San Manuel before the big change to the bike. Hell, even DM18 had multiple SX wins on a Honda and a big fat 0 on the new Yami.....
It will be interesting to see what transpires but will also suck if JS7 does not ride the outdoors, no matter what brand he races on.

Edited by husky34, 26 April 2012 - 12:00 PM.

mhog1234

Posted 26 April 2012 - 12:49 PM

#31

I didn't quite get the same impression as others after reading Albrecht's article. I didn't feel like he threw JS7 under the bus at all. What I read was you have two parties that aren't pleased with the results. He said he felt James had low confidence; I can't say I disagree. Does he look like a rider riding with confidence right now? As an employer, I would be concern about not hearing from my rider and knowing in advance if he was going to ride in a weekend race or riding the outdoor nationals (it's 4/26 and no one knows if he's running outdoors including his employer). It sounds like poor communication on James part as well as I'm sure JGR isn't pleased. It sounds like perfect grounds to dissolve the contract from both parties to me.

meyermetal

Posted 26 April 2012 - 01:11 PM

#32

The most interesting thing I read was the fact that they gave James a choice on running the Nats. I could see it as an option if he won the SX Championship but an outright choice

As for all the other comments. It sounded like one discouraged party talking about the cause of his discouragement without actually telling it like he feels

longtimelurker

Posted 26 April 2012 - 01:45 PM

#33

Take note Douche Rockets. Stolen from the site with the insiders

Matthes

wrote: When this all gets sorted out, I think all of us (except there will be the haters of course) should admire James. He doesn't have to race nationals per his JGR Yamaha deal and could sit at home and collect millions. Instead, he's so upset at not being able to race and win that he's going to take a big hit $ wise so he can race the nationals on a yellow bike (at least that's the latest..it could change)

JGR isn't getting what they wanted out of this deal and neither is James, sometimes things just don't work out. But James could have very easily just rode at 3/4, collected a check and stayed home all summer. I admire him to be honest, he's betting on himself.

Edited by longtimelurker, 26 April 2012 - 01:45 PM.

elpato

Posted 26 April 2012 - 09:49 PM

#34

longtimelurker, on 26 April 2012 - 01:45 PM, said:

Matthes

. I admire him to be honest, he's betting on himself.

No way this will ever happen. I would like to see JS7 on a different bike, but unless it involves a contract NO WAY will he be out racing outdoors.

atc250r

Posted 27 April 2012 - 05:04 AM

#35

I thought that was a great interview. JA gave some real answers about the situation and far more honest than I figured he would be. I always thought he was a JS7 Ass-kisser, but definitely not. One thing that is clear to me is that JS7 will not stay with the team. They both want the contract dissolved, and JGR will be the ones smiling once that happens.

With all the money JGR has to play with, its a shame they are in bed with Yamaha. Maybe the bike has issues at a pro level, maybe it doesn't. But if jgr was hooked up with a different manufacturer, they might be a lethal team that would be every bit as good (or probably) better, than any factory team.

originalmonk

Posted 27 April 2012 - 05:40 AM

#36

I don't care either way but I think JGR should MAKE him finish his contract. He signed, he got what he wanted, he knew what he was getting into. I don't care much for the inside politics of racing but Stewart should be made an example of. So many other riders are out there every weekend and much more deserving.

OR Racer46

Posted 27 April 2012 - 07:28 AM

#37

I agree JGR should make Stewart finish his contract and if he refuses to ride then fine him !

Chaconne

Posted 27 April 2012 - 09:11 AM

#38

OR Racer46, on 27 April 2012 - 07:28 AM, said:

I agree JGR should make Stewart finish his contract and if he refuses to ride then fine him !

What good would that do? That is like trying to keep a bad marriage together --good luck on that one. JGR probably wants out just as bad, ain't worth it.

don87xr600

Posted 27 April 2012 - 01:17 PM

#39

]Dude, you just threw the number 1 or 2 rider in 'the world" under the bus..
How did RV and RD get involved in this?

longtimelurker

Posted 27 April 2012 - 01:23 PM

#40

elpato, on 26 April 2012 - 09:49 PM, said:

No way this will ever happen. I would like to see JS7 on a different bike, but unless it involves a contract NO WAY will he be out racing outdoors.

Ok Mr Insider.

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Albrecht weighs in on Stewart's future at Cycle News

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