Photos by James Lissimore Captions by JT WADA ya mean you’re not wearing FXR anymore? Background: Chad signs an autograph while Dan calculates his Ebay commission on a Lambo. That out there, that is Jagger’s world. We are all just living in it. Elvis had Graceland. Steve had his circle. Jerry Jones has AT&T Stadium. This, this is my paradise. The fastest retired racer still makes more money than most of the racers lining up every Saturday. Weird race for Kenny but dude’s style is never in question. I don’t know what this is. I don’t want to know what this is. If you’re at a race this year, come hang out after the last practice. We are usually misinformed on a number of topics and like to spread the bad info far and wide. Thanks to FLY Racing and WPS for giving us such a cool platform. The tin foil conspiracy theorists at Dunlop have taken things to a whole new level. Baby Braeker is probably wondering why Dad always talks with his mouthguard in. This guy is going to be tough to beat but Justin Cooper made it happen once already. I love the drama and these two already had words once. Please, more. This guy’s style is arguably the best in moto. I was happy to see him back to form. First time for everything and that one was well earned. For a rider that came in with virtually zero hype, Justin Cooper has over-delivered at every turn. His no-nonsense attitude might rub some the wrong way but I really don’t think he cares. AC is one bad dude but I am going to guess this wasn’t his ideal starting technique. The chaos is fun to see, though. Justin Hill has basically erased Mookie in that melee. JB10 had a great night, even with a tipover. As much as I used to dislike Vince Friese, he has come a long way, too. His hard work is paying off and he isn’t intentionally trying to maim anyone, so I will give credit where it’s due. Marty was easily the most entertaining rider during qualifying practice. He shotput his motorcycle at least halfway across the stadium and then catapulted an exhaust further than a Mike Trout foulball in the final session. Welcome to 450SX Marty! Arm pump swallowed Eli’s night and he left with a lowly 7th. How big will his January hole be this year? Even though he got 3rd, I think Cooper Webb won the weekend. Coming in sick, wearing the pressure of the #1 red plate, and having to back up the huge 2019 season, he absolutely proved that he will be for real again in 2020. I didn’t expect BB4 to pass KR94, especially at A1. What does this mean for BB4’s season, given he has been so “off” at A1 in years’ past? Meanwhile in the background, Gare Bear wonders how many hours it’s going to take to drive to St. Louis. Justin Hill wore a fanny pack during track walk Saturday morning. That is all. That’s two in a row for Bam Bam. Contract year, better situation with the bike, home life, or just a coincidence. St. Louis will tell all. Lissimore