Science and Motocross?

If you are reading this you are probably going to appreciate today's blog. Today while snoozing through my biology class, I began to think about how great it would be to see a good Supercross series. The first two races have been really exciting with two surprise points leaders. Then my mind began to wonder a little farther into how good these guys really are. I mean James is obviously the man right now, but Reed seems to be a little different this year. Chad looks smooth, fit and mentally prepared to contend for the championship.

Now back to the boring part, science. Just when I was ready to throw the boots back on and go for it, my teacher caught my ear. My class was discussing the basic principals of the Scientific Method and how to apply it. For some reason the scientific method has stuck with me since I was a kid. I use it in everyday to break down simple situations and how to evolve as a person. Well here it was, right in front of me. I will use the scientific method to give a theory to who truly is the greatest of all time. This is always a subject across the boards and I think it will be fun to use it to more accurately debate the question with no real answer.

Remember a couple of things though. There is no way that you will ever get a factual answer. However a theory can be submitted based on facts. Lets follow the steps.

 Scientific Method

1. Observe phenomenon - The ability to dominate a sport

2. Develop a Question - Who is the greatest of all time?

3. Develop hypotheses - I believe by the time the results are prepared we will find that Ricky Carmichael will be the greatest mx racer of all time.

4. Make predictions - Regardless of the compiled facts, there will be no real way to determine the rider based on anything other than total number of victories. If a rider is active then there wins will be divided by there years of competition to get an average wins per race. This number can be used to set a base for future numbers. 

5. Carry out test and analyze results - TBD.

6. Conclusion and publish - TBD.

I think the results will be fun to see. This is anther one of those great deals where I will get school credit for something I would do on my own anyways. So stay tuned.......