The second round for the 2008 Supercross puts James in a tie for the points lead with Chad Reed. Chad seems to have a new found speed and is riding different from the Chad of past seasons which is keeping him real close to James and allowing him to have a chance to capitalize on the many mistakes James seems to always make. James again shows he’s the fastest man on the planet by winning the second round at Phoenix but just didn’t show the flare that we have all grown to love. With a new trainer and a different outlook he seems to be riding a lot smarter and maybe holding back just a little so that he doesn’t end up on his head and behind in the points. I’m glad to see him on two wheels but it’s just not the same for me. I love to see James push so hard the first few laps that he seems like he’s going to destroy himself and blow the race or go down from pushing himself so hard that he has to run as hard as he can to catch the lead from way back in the pack. I hate to say it, but the 2nd round was just plain out boring. I know it’s all he needs to do to win and it keeps him safe and on two wheels but I hope he has to hang it out just a little more so we don’t fall asleep this season.
Jan 13