Who Will Most Likely Be the Standout Rider at Loretta Lynn’s That No One Really Expected? Plus More!

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Each week, Slaw, Troy, Ginger Dog, and Denny Stephenson 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.

Which amateur (not named Drew Adams) is most likely going to have the most success as a pro?

T-Dog: Vincent Wey, his time is coming, and his dad NYK has put him on a really great program for success. Nick has been there and done that, so he’s the perfect coach for anyone as we’ve seen with many pro riders, but now it’s time to show his magic with his own son.

DBO: Cole Davies. His Supercross skill set is pure money. He is a natural. Although, hopefully he doesn’t get lost in the 52 rider Star shuffle. As so many tend to do.

Slaw: I’m torn between Cole Davies and Landen Gordon. I’ll stick with Gordon, but don’t be shocked if both have tremendous success at the next level.

Who will most likely be the standout rider at Loretta Lynn’s that no one really expected?

T-Dog: You know, I’ve been watching Maverick Gresham-Lewis kid all season because his parents run an impressive social account. We may have something here with this kid in the 65cc (7-9) classes. He doesn’t have a ride on any Orange Brigade, GasGas MOB, or Team Husqvarna yet, but I think we will see that change after this week, so we can get life a little easier for his mom and dad. I’ll call Daniel Blair myself if I have to.

DBO: Nebraska’s Brody Jones! Our 2023 Micro 1 (4-6) Shaft Dr LTD Champion. Looking to go back to back at the Ranch.

Slaw: Krystian Janik. He’ll contend for the AMA Horizon Award. He came back from injury last year and won the B Class, so you know the speed is there.

If you were an upcoming amateur and could choose any OEM to ride for, which program are you most likely to choose?

T-Dog: I’m not going to Star, I wouldn’t be able to handle that pressure, I would literally poop diamonds. I would go with Factory Honda HRC if they needed someone. The bikes are dialed and everyone on the team is so nice. I’d get to be teammates with Jo, Chance, Hunter, and Jett. I’d whoop up on Jettson in basketball everyday. I’d get to work with Trey Canard all day and ask him about random races. I’d have Jacob Hayes be my agent and we would create Troy Dog food to sell to people $40 a bag at the races and I’d have my Factory Fan Doghouse for my fans VIP program. Life would be great.

DBO: Factory Honda. They still owe me from the contract I signed with them for the 90 season. haha

Slaw: Star Racing Yamaha. Fastest bikes on the track at the moment, but you better perform and perform quickly. It’s cut throat. 

Which rider is most likely to get the Nicky Hayden AMA Horizon Award?

T-Dog: Drew Adams is flying in from Canada today and “might” make it for practice. That is a boss move. He is him.

DBO: Drew Adams most definitely seems like where the easy money is. He is destroying the country of Canada single handedly. Adams and their women’s soccer coaches that is.

Slaw Drew Adams. Go read this as I called his success way back in 2020.

Is Chili Dog Wes most likely or most likely not to survive his week filming J-Law? Also, what day does J-Law most likely kick him out?

T-Dog: Yes, Wes has survived many long Loretta’s weeks. In 2005 when no one knew what internet was at the Ranch, Wes was able to upload MX SportsCenter nightly using twigs, rocks, and a beer can. I don’t know how he did it and NASA is still studying his methods. If he can survive that, then he can survive anything.

DBO: From what I read about Wes with his PIR & Washougal schedule. Can we even trust he will even make it to the Ranch before Thursday?

Slaw: He’ll survive but it will be stressful. No way JLaw kicks Wesley out, there are longtime friends and will hug out any beef. 

Which stacked class are you most likely not to miss a moto of at the Ranch?

T-Dog: Have you seen the lineup for Schoolboy 2? Logan Best, Caden Dudney, Jonathan Getz, Landon Gibson, Landen Gordon, Ely Gross, Alvin Hillan, Aden Keefer, Ryder Malinoski, plus more! This one is going to be a banger!

DBO: The Senior 40 plus & Masters 50 plus. What I would like to know is. Who is the idiot who scheduled these two classes one race a part? Races 17 & 19. Are they trying to kill these old men?

Slaw: The Pro Sport classes. They are going to fire all week long and we may even see a few of them at Unadilla, so you’ll want to know a bit about them. 

It’s difficult to do, but which rider is most likely going to go for six Moto wins at the Ranch?

T-Dog: Drew Adams is going to sweep this event on his way to the Horizon Award. Stamp it!

DBO: Nebraska’s Brody Jones! Wait. He’s only in one class I think. The Micro-E (4-7) Limited. So three for three it is!

Slaw: None. 

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