Slaw Dog
Following a 93 percent accuracy rate in 2022, the most-read, most popular blog in Supercross is back for another season of flaming hot predictions. We are off to round 2 in Oakland.
As the greatest wrastler alive, Ric Flair, once said: “I’m the stylin’, profilin’, limousine riding, jet flying, kiss-stealing, wheelin’ and dealin’ son of a gun.”
As always, we will first review my amazing picks from Tampa before we get into Oakland.
Prediction | Hunter Wins
IF we don’t get a mudder, which is totally possible, Hunter wins. Lawrence bros, so hot right now.
Whew…. but the skin of my Slaw.
Slawdiction: 10 out of 10.
Prediction | Sexton Fires Back
It sounds crazy to be dejected after a second place finish, but Chase Sexton was probably feeling it a bit after Houston. All day and most of the night he was the man to beat. Then Tomac went Tomac. I think Sexton fires back in Tampa and snags the W.
I mean… I get something for this, right?
Slawdiction: 6 out of 10.
Prediction | Thrasher Bounces Back
Nate Thrasher has had the craziest start to a career that I can remember. Since turning pro in 2021, he has 3 wins in 250SX and NO OTHER PODIUM FINISHES. And I think 2 of those he had to come through the LCQ. Insane. He had a disappointing start to the season in Houston, so maybe he goes to the LCQ this weekend and podiums.
Sorry, James is out, Slawstradamus is in. #AMAMediaNominee
Slawdiction: 100 out of 10.
Prediction | A Better J-Mart
A fifth is nothing to be upset over, but Jeremy Martin has to be pissed about getting passed late by Haiden Deegan for fourth, when for a time it appeared he would podium. I think we get a better J-Mart this weekend. Podium for the Club boys.
Well… J-Mart was good, but also about the same as the first round. So….
Slawdiction: 0 out of 10.
Prediction | Anderson Stays Fried
If not for Tomac and Sexton, I feel we’d be talking a lot more about Jason Anderson. He’s coming off back-to-back podiums and that continues at Tampa. Three straight for Mr. Fried.
He fried Barcia. Does that count? No? Also, who will be his probation office be? Asking for a friend and Jason.
Slawdiction: 0 out of 10.
On to Oakland, NOT the Crown Jewel of the series.
Jett Wins
*Checks if its a Triple Crown. It’s not. Jett gets back to his winning ways… and keeps the points lead through two rounds. Donuts all around.
Tomac Wins
Tomac should probably just retire, right? I mean a fifth place???? What is wrong with him???? Yeah, this shit is dumb. Tomac destroyed souls en route to THREE wins already in the young season. Make it four this weekend.
Matt Moss Top 7
Matt Moss is back in the U.S.! That’s right, the Aussie will return to racing in the U.S. this weekend with BarX Suzuki. My fantasy season and been shit on a bun, but he’s my LEAD SLAW LOCK OF THE WEEK.
Lopes Top Five
Mister Lopes let ol’ Slaw down last time the west was around. But that was months ago. I’m back in the wagon, in a big way. Top five and all of Brazil parties!
Sexton Fastest, Finishes Second
Chase Sexton will be the fastest rider. He will qualify fastest. Probably win his heat. But will finish runner-up to Tomac.
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