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5 Minutes with... Josh Hansen
Friday, October 29, 2010 | 11:00 AM
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By Eric Johnson
After winning the final round of the 2010 AMA Supercross Lites West Series at a rain whipped Salt Lake City, and then racing to second in the Dave Coombs Senior East-West Shootout in Las Vegas, Team Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki rider Josh Hansen looked to winning his third Moto Super X Gold Medal at the ’10 Summer X games (he placed third due to some bad racing luck). As summer segued into fall, talk between Pro Circuit and Monster Energy – both based in Corona, California – began on just what mission Hansen was to be sent out on next. Well, less than a fortnight before the opening round of the 2010 Monster Energy Super X Series in Australia, it was decided that the rough around the edges supercross star would be placed aboard a 747 and along with a number of works Kawasaki/Pro Circuit bits and pieces dropped into a crate, flown 7,487 air miles to Energy Australia Stadium in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. Round one of the seven-round series, Hansen rode quite well, placing a fighting second to AMA supercross refugee Chad Reed. Seven days later at Canberra Stadium in Canberra, Australia, Hansen placed second overall again, this time to the venerable Kevin Windham. Now atop the point standings in the fight for the Monster Energy Super X Series Open Championship heading into Saturday night’s round in Aurora Stadium in Launceston, we found out Hansen was sitting alone in an airport near Queensland at 5 A.M. this morning, we tracked down his global phone number and broke him out of sleepy stupor. We then interrogated him and asked him what the hell was going on.
Josh, its Eric. What’s going on Down Under?
Hey what’s going on? I’m just about to fly out right now. I’m sick as s#!t right.
You’re sick? What, do you have a cold or something?
Yeah, I feel like hell. I have something. I don’t even know, man. It’s six O’ clock in the morning now or seven or some s#!t. I don’t even know.
Where are you flying to?
To Tasmania.
That’s the next race, right?
Yeah, that’s the race in Launceston this weekend.
Well, if you feel like crap, I’m not sure I want to be a pain in the ass to you right now…
No, I’m alright. It’s SO early here. I’m barely still awake.
Have you adjusted to the time pretty well – you’re 18 hours ahead of us here in California?
Yeah, I’m getting there. Yeah, it’s not bad now. It was a little harsh.
Photo courtesy Monster Energy
With two rounds down and now going into the third, how are you feeling about the series and everything?
I mean it’s good, but it’s kind of gnarly with the rain. Like even this weekend they’re calling for gnarly thunderstorms. These mud races make it a little bit scary. Like last weekend was a mud race, too. I don’t know. It’s been unpredictable. But as far as it being dry, I think I can just go out there and win. That’s my goal. Still, even when it’s raining, I plan on winning. You know how it is, though, it’s just survival mode.
Jumping back, how did the first race go for you? You finished second overall and ran strong against winner Chad Reed. How did you feel about the crowd and the racing and all that?
It was cool. I was pretty jet-lagged, for sure, for that first race. It was good. I don’t know. I just basically just kind of rode my own race. It was good. I just wasn’t very prepared going into the first race, you know? And I wasn’t even far off Reed, so that was kind of cool. I definitely hope he comes back and does some more before the year is done because I think each week I’m getting stronger and stronger. Yeah, the first weekend was good. I got solid seconds and got some good starts. Last weekend I felt like it was a little bit better. I felt a lot better, but then it started raining so that kind of threw a wrench in it. So it was kind of hard to be real intense out there.
So you’ve sort of been the second place guy thus far…
Yeah, I’ve been the second place guy, but I think each weekend is going to get better and better for me because I’ll be in better shape and have more time on the bike. I just need some dry track so I can get after it. I only got the first weekend of it being dry so I’m ready for some more solid races.
How did Chad Reed’s speed look to you at the opening round?
He was good. He definitely seems good – he seems good on the Honda.
Photo courtesy Monster Energy
How about Windham? How did he look at round two?
Windham looked good. Windham surprised me. I put it on Windham. Usually Windham kind of just gets in one groove and kind of dies off, but he was on it. He surprised me. I think he’ll be good. The older and more grey hairs he gets, the more he goes fast. It’s really weird.
Justin Brayton appears to be riding well…
Brayton is riding good. Brayton is just the same old Brayton, you know? He’s fast and solid. I think he is a little bit more prepared than I am. I’ve been making it happen, but Brayton is always solid. He just does his thing. He is definitely one guy that you just can’t ever count out.
Whether they be American or Australian – or from anywhere – are there any other riders racing down there that have impressed you?
[Jay] Marmont is good. It’s kind of weird. You gotta be a little bit scared of [Mike] Alessi because he does some crazy dumb s#!t all the time. So he isn’t that cool to race against. He usually wins every practice session, though, because he gets the holeshot and takes off. So that’s his deal. I don’t know. I’ve just been racing dirt bikes and just trying to win.
How have the tracks been down there? Are the comparable to American tracks?
How’s the tracks? They’re good. It’s all kind of the same. These may be a little off because of the weather. The weather has made it a s#!t show down here.
Hey, how have the fans been to you?
They’re pumped. They’re super stoked; super-stoked. Everybody is super pumped. It’s been pretty bad ass. In fact I guess I’m going to go do the Melbourne Cup. It’s like world’s biggest horse race or some s#!t. (Note: Held since 1861, the Melbourne Cup Thoroughbred horse race is hyped as "The race that stops a nation.") I guess they’re taking me out there to do a bunch of press stuff. I guess there’s going to be a photo shoot with all these Victoria’s Secret supermodels and s#!t. I’m pretty pumped about that. I’m just doing my thing by racing down here. It definitely helps that I’m getting results. I’m just doing my thing. I have a lot more races to come, so I’m definitely not trying to make it or break it at the first few rounds. I have a lot more to come. I need to get some wins under belt. I fu*#ing hate getting second. I need to start getting going and start making s#!t happen. Even there has only been two rounds, I’ve ridden s#!tty, I think. I mean good enough, but not like where I can go home and feel inside, "I rode good this weekend." I’m ready to make that happen and I think the results will show for themselves.
What have you been doing at night or during the week to keep yourself occupied?
I went and bought a skateboard, although I can skate worth a s#!t. I went and bought a skateboard and I’ve been running so I went and bought running shoes. They have these big stairs next to where I live and I run up them a lot. I live on the beach and there are topless chicks everywhere. So I either practice, I run chicks or I try to skate.
So you’ve managed to pull a couple of Australian chicks?
Oh yeah. (Laughter). Yeah, it’s been good. I don’t know, dude, I just go riding and try to pull girls. That’s all I think about.
How’s the lifestyle and racing scene down there compared to Southern California?
It’s so much cooler. I like it because everyone is way more laid back. There’s not so many donkeys everywhere. You know there are not so many "yeah" guys everywhere around the industry here. I like it. Everybody seems way cooler and not so tight ass.
Photo courtesy Monster Energy
Where are you living down there?
Gold Coast at Mermaid Beach.
Has Mitch Payton been checking in on you?
Yeah, I took to him all the time. He’s been good. Yeah, everything has been cool. He’s just like, "We need to get a championship. That’s our goal." I want to go out each weekend. You know if you’re a boxer and you’re one on one with somebody and if you lose that, you lose the match. I want to start getting in that mind frame where I start winning and I’m not just be a second place guy. That’s my goal. I want to win everything here and then basically go screw everybody up when I go back home.
Mitch told me yesterday that if it looks like you’re going to win this championships, he’s going to come down there for the final round. Do you expect him down there?
I don’t really want him to come down, but I’d like to still win.
Even if you’re going for the championship, you don’t want him there?
Yeah, if he’s going to be cool and want to get loose, then sure.
What if he comes down and is a hard ass?
Then he should probably just stay home.
Is the Dirt Shark going to swim his ass all the way down there to lurk around and look at sinking his teeth into things?
Hey! There’s some big ass sharks around here! Hey! No joke, just the other day I was sitting on the beach – oh, and I have a tan now, too, you know? – and, dude, right in front of my house, I’m laying there and these three huge fu#$ing whales jumping out of the water. It was like Discovery Channel s#!t. I couldn’t believe it. It was so gnarly. It was sick. This is all one of the coolest experiences I’ve ever had.
What about the Dirt Shark?
I’ll kick his ass!
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i know im gonna hear it from other people but what a punk! sounds like he thinks hes a rock star againm, and where does he get off being suprised at Kdub being fast...dudes a freegin legend and Hanson isnt a pimple on his ass!
The best Hansen quote of all time. "They’re pumped. They’re super stoked; super-stoked. Everybody is super pumped." Haha what a legend /sarc
another was " i just ride dirt bikes and try to pull chicks"....thats all i think about....yea it shows, try TRAINING, then maybe you could make it in the states.....face it, even if he does win a title, when he has to step up to the 450's he wont have a ride at all......(wether he runs with them or not at xgames)
Not that I'm a huge Hansen fan or anything, but just because he talks like a goon doesn't mean he's not putting in the time now. You've got to admit, he was one of, if not thee, fastest riders in the lites class last year. Bad luck and minor mistakes are all that cost him wins. Talking like a slacker just keeps his rep up.
I am glad he is doing better than he did between 2006 and 2009: kudos to whoever helped him out. Now, how about helping him learn how to express himself as a professional athlete? I realize he is paid to cater to a certain target-market, however, using 10 profanities in answering 25 simple questions while waiting to board on plane (as opposed to, say, after a hard fought race) is unprofessional. Do you guys at Monster care?
I don't know why PC supports Josh. IMO he is the antithesis to almost everything they're supposed to be about. I crap things that are more professional/respectable than him.
Slim's right on the money, and so is Gio. Unfortunately, Hanny has a huge slacker following and has to keep up the image. You betta rekkuhnize, fool!!! And, Gio, as long as a bunch of young slacker wannabees buy some Monster, they don't give a f*** how many f'ing cusswords Hanny f'ing uses in his f'ing interviews and sh**, man, ya' know? Like, who f'ing gives a sh**, anyway dude? I totally agree about his language, but, sadly, it's all about selling some product, and anyone who would be offended by his cussing probably isn't buying Monster, anyway. I'm not. Are you? All that said, Hanny's traveling the world and living OUR dream. Go get'em, Hanny!
He's not living MY dream. I'd be embarrassed to be him. Great comment skidsteer, now if you could just train your crap to ride a dirt bike...
He better hope that Kawi doesn't ever change the shift pattern on that bike, He would be f#%t!!
What a punk. I couldn't even finish reading what that **** bag has to say. I cannot believe that Mitch and PC support that image.
I suppose I am old fashioned, and I am not perfect, but shouldn't we refrain from swearing while being interviewed? Josh, I love you, you are a great guy, I have said my share of cuss words, but when being interviewed please be the classy young man you are and don't swear.
Interviews like this are the reason NASCAR has drivers take PR lessons.
You are spot on, Southernboy: I do not drink Monster, or any energy drink for that matter. I do, however, like the Arma Snx.
Does Josh kiss his mother with that mouth? Where's the soap.
Time to grow up lil hanny, your not 16, act like a pro athlete, because your getting pro money! Wonder what your dad is thinking! Your lucky you have a ride, the surfer talk and look is played out! Dude has skills but maybe PC should help him with some PR stuff!
Who cares, in all seriousness. I feel sorry for you guys who get all worked up over this stuff. Loosen up! Maybe you're jealous because you don't get to hang out on the beach, pull hot Australian chicks, race dirt bikes and chill with Victoria's Secret models all day? Who knows, sounds like a sweet life to me, and I was cracking up reading the interview.
Good interview and Sh#t I mean SH#t you know, it's just bad Ass and Sh#!t. Hope he gets over his hang ... cold.
some people still love j-law.... now there is a pos.,,,Racer 628 I think he was suprised at Kdub being fast because Last time K-Dub did an off season race Hanny kicked his a**.
Hanny is lame. So much wasted talent. Talk about a donkey.....look in the mirror josh.
your not that cool kiddo! in a few years you'll be one of those donks you speak so well about. congrats on the first loser,,perhaps if.... nah wont waste my time.
He is still a young guy and young people will talk thier own way, dont sound so old everybody. I am sure it was that way when you were young and all the "old people" felt the same way about you. Dont forget that. If he puts in his work and trains right, he can chase girls in his free time, its nobodies business then. How would you guys like your boss to tell you what to do when you arent at work?? Not me guys. Just because a young guy talks a certain way doesnt make him a slacker. I have seen young apprentices come to the job looking like a tackle box with all the piercings and tatoos, but they are good hands and work thier butts off. And show up on time every day. That is what really matters. Thier free time is thier business.. Just do your job, as long as he does that, its what is important..
Tempremental talent. Every sport has them. Somebody is on board with dude so, whatf'ingever. For every Dungey & Canard, there has to be a J-Law and a Lil' Hanny. I was a HUGE Lechien fan back in the day and he was what these guys are now, the flip side. Mercurial talent like these examples are as fast as anyone on the gate but, not a long term investment. Would DeCoster ever give this type a second look??? Ironic him clowning Alessi, I'd take Alessi any day over Hanny if I was looking for results.
Hansen is still a cool guy, Still got to respect his talent, not is swager, he will grow up soon enough, have fun now, while you can! All you hatters go back to your wifes, I hear them calling for you to explaine why you left the seat up !
Everybody on here except a few are hating on hansen. Everyone always has something negative to say. If he didnt have any talent, would he have won the sx is utah? 2nd in the east/west shootout? Didnt think so.....could you do it?? Doubt it. You can hate him all you want, reality is Mitch see's something in him and thats why he has a ride. So back off and leave the kid a lone.....boners
Yes...HANSEN IS FAST! But come on already!!!! Who in the hell will keep their ride when they DISS industry insiders and the people that write the checks, like he just did in this 5 minutes. The dude is an ASS!
you all act like theres something wrong with a MX rider who likes chicks and fame... Hanny has spent 23 of his 25 years wide open on a motorcycle. Let him do his thing. When i see hanny, i'll offer him a beer and hope he introduces me to his perfect ten piece of a** . Everybody loves it when deano's getting play
Sucks about the weather. If it rains again KDUB will win again. Its hard to beat Windham in the mud.Im not even sure if he is racing.
Hansen better be on his game, Schoolies (similar to US Spring brake) starts on the Gold Coast in a few weeks and the coast will be flooded with 17-18 year old girls looking to party and F. I hope he still has the energy to put in good performances at Super X.
****, man, you ****in' guys talk a lot of ****in' **** out here on these ****in' posts. ****! Anyway, agreed that Monster and their marketing and **** aren't meant for me (****), and I'd like to see ****in' Josh do well (maybe it's got to do with my respect for his dad or some ****), but, as I sometimes say to people who don't seem to understand when to use their "swear filter," you kiss your mother with that mouth?
hanny mentioned running the stairs as some of his training. stairs is pretty kick ass cardio so i am thinking his training is ok.
"It’s so much cooler. I like it because everyone is way more laid back. There’s not so many donkeys everywhere. I like it. Everybody seems way cooler and not so tight ass." Prime example right here, all the whinging about his swearing. I am sure from the responses on here he is just stoked to get away from all the BS he has to put up with in America just for being who he is. As someone else said, he is the one living the dream so many of us want, and he got there being who he is
What most everyone else said. I swear, I'm sure most all of us swear. But is he not aware that he is being interviewed? Does he think it makes him look cooler in the MX public's eyes? Does he think?? That seems to be the question. Reed sometimes lets a swear in here or there. Never heard an interview in MX before that approached this one though....F-Bombs and all. He is so lucky to have the last name Hansen. Imagine where he'd be if his Dad wasn't Donnie Hansen. As someone else stated, he's living someone's dream......but it ain't mine. Dungey and Villopoto are living my dream. As far as I'm concerned the two of them are WAY cooler than this poser.
omg he cussed I can't believe it get a life the world has bigger problems then pro mxers saying profaine words TARDS professional blah blah blah and yeah K DUB IS THE MAN best recognize the older he gets the better BS!!! hes been bad since since DAY ONE posers need to get a LIFE please I hate all the comment bs go watch the Justin Weeks interview about his recovery and read some of the retarted comments on Vurb dude is trying to walk and people are talking about X games adaptive what the F! I love mx till the day I die but some people need to get into reality step out of their little worlds and realize there's more. Thanks to all that has read my comment.
Donny Hansen = Class Josh Hansen= Ass
omg? Chamby, of course there are bigger problems in the world. Does that mean we ignore all the smaller problems? Maybe we have a bit more input for how a Hansen acts compared to say.....trying to get the Taliban in line? Many of us get pissed off when we see a guy like Hansen getting support from Mitch at one of the best teams out there and acting like it is his God-given right. I always thought of Mitch as a task master, on top of everything. I mean, he covers his mouth when he is speaking to a team member on camera in the pits like they do in baseball so no one can decipher what he is saying. It's weird how he puts up with this from Hansen. What do you think Suzuki would do if Dungey just gave an interview like this? Or DeCoster and Short? Dude is living in a beach house while on working vacation in Australia to race dirt bikes (and pull chicks) on someone else's dime and he can't be professional when interviewed? "Professionall blah blah blah?" Holy crap, we are doomed.
never been a hansen fan, never will be
How about instead of paying Hansen, help some of the guys who finish in the 30s or are on the fringe of qualifying to get to more races? Far better way of spending money....
Hansen: Here we all sit on the couch, making comments, just wishing we could say I was there.
What most of you guys don't realize, Hansen was just like Stewart, no personal time to them selves, and no personal privicy, Guess what happens when you finally move out, or go to College?
I have always liked Josh. He is himself on the track off the track and in his interviews. He may not need to use so many cuss words but you can tell he is really happy the way things are going for him and that is really cool considering his past years. I am personally stoked for Josh. I hope you take that championship buddy!
He is young and only old people complain about his foul mouth is as stupid as bumper stickers that say if it's too loud you're too old. Not the kind of person I want representing my sport. I'm so glad I'm old school!
with all the "cool guys", ego-strokers, flatbillers, pro-ho's, manfriends, agents, managers, industry donkeys (face it, there are a few) and general drama that so-cal has to offer, I guess I can appreciate the appeal of a beach, some girls, and a much more laid-back moto scene....if a plane was leaving for that kind of place right now, I'd grab my gearbag and get on it....
Since when are pro dirtbikers all supposed to act like Dungey. That guy bores me quickly. RD grew up in no-mans land and has very little personality on camera. Why are we comparing a guy that grew up in the inland empire to Dungey's clean persona. LA's gritty, huge and crazy to say the least. Most all the younger population drop the f-bomb every sentence. Hanny is a top 5 rider, he can be who he is and still bring a large paycheck home. Most of the people on this board have to kiss a** and brown nose to get their check. So props to Hanny for riding good and being real down under and thanks Racer x for the non-censorship.
Remember the old saying, "The apple doesn't fall far from the tree?" I think this apple fell quite far away from the tree, (the tree being Donnie Hansen of course). I know you have to be your own person, but he is nothing like his old man. A part of me likes this guy and his personality and wishes him success, while another part of me thinks he is a punk kid who acts more like a wanna be rock star and gets what he deserves for acting this way. I do wish him well in 2011, but he should try to start acting a little more like a racer (while still being himself) and stop acting like the Tommy Lee of motocross.
i totally agree with theschneid7!!... With that said I think he has been working super hard to get to where he is at now! Just because he said a few cuss words everybody has to get their panties in a twist? Seriously I think all of YOU need to grow up and stop being so serious. I can't wait for him to come back to the states and get some wins to shut all of you guys up cause hes beating your lil "professional" riders! This in NO way takes away from him being the badass rider that he is..ohhh no just cause i said "ass" are people gonna say im immature! haha bottom line people grow up and Josh keep kickin ass!!
I've said before that I'd like to see Hanny put in the work and make the most of the talent he has. That said, the idea that "Most all the younger population drop the f-bomb every sentence," is either stupid or sad. First, it's clearly a sign that you don't have the vocabulary to speak well. (Hmmm. Maybe there's something to those stats that show America in 20-something place in education.) Second, yes, most people swear, but those with a semblance of class know there's a time and place. I know that my 17-year-old daughter curses, but she knows she needs to filter it in certain circumstances (like around the old man). Josh rides a dirt bike fast and gets paid for that; most of us don't have that option and need to use our heads to get by in the world. Kids coming into adulthood should understand that. An interview like this doesn't help.
Monster was on it by picking up Josh, they have suceeded at what they wanted with the relation ship with Josh. Proof: all of us posting about this interview either for or against, LOTS of press, it gets their name out. I have never met Josh and don't know him or how he is when not in front of the media or at an event. He is his own person and he is consistantly that way, like him or hate him. I think that Mitch is good for Josh and I'm sure there have been many heart to heart discussions between them so Mitch nows how Josh works and what it takes to motivate him. There must be something there or Mitch wouldn't waste his with Josh. I don't personally care for Josh's personality and image but I respect his riding abilities. I enjoy watching him race and felt bad for him with the bad luck this year, you could see the disappointment in his eyes. I agree that he could use a little polishing but we all were young once and can remember our own errors. Josh, keep up the good results and if your training regimen works for you, so be it.
All I have to say is that everyone hating wishes they lived the life Josh does.Ya'll never could make it as pro racer so you sit on your couches and watch speed on sundays after the race. Josh is a great person and rider this interview is horrible and I cant believe y'all would even post it.
When I was his age I was working 5 or 6 days a week plus side work at night. What a boring life that was! This kid is living on a beach in Australia and racing dirt bikes for a living, unreal. Do you think when he's 50 all of his friends are going to be telling him how he wasted his youth and talent?
For those defending him with the youth card......he'll be 27 shortly after SX 2011 begins (February). Funny thing about young punks.....they get old. Many of us would love to live the life Hansen does, but do differently with it. Take full advanatge of it. Hannah used to say something like "the girls will still be there when you're 30, you're MX skills won't". There was a time when we all would have liked to live Mike Healey's life as well. How about his life in 2010? Where's Hansen going to be in 10 years when the spectacular life he is living now is all dried up? Maybe he can learn to do backflips by then and join the Mulisha.
BKR, why do you care? Really? Even Mitch is a well known wild ass himself...and no dummy. He hired this "punk" to Help advertise Pro Circuit for him. And by the looks of all the posts here it was a good move. Look how many times you've posted on here. Also, isn't the punk winning?
IS anyone besides me getting really tired of hearing the word "pumped?" Something new please!!! And I dont see this turd ever winning an AMA championship, unless he is the only one on the track every weekend. I wont say that it wont EVER happen (like I will with Alessi) but I dont see it. And everyone on here knows that I am right all of the time!!! LOL
Rainman, no offense meant here, but just because there are a whole lot of posts on this thread, does not mean that people are going to go buy Pro Circuit stuff. If thats the case, the folks supporting J-Law last year should have all had 1000% profit margins...lol.
sandranger, It's called marketing. It's a game. It's about getting your image out there. J-law had a golden opportunity, his image was all over the place and everyone talked about him. He had his chance and didn't capitalize. And you're right, just because there are a whole lot of posts doesn't mean people will buy Pro Circuit stuff, but people Will buy Pro Circuit stuff. Lot's of it. Remember, it's marketing. There are three pictures of a PC bike and countless mention of Pro Circuit. All of it that Mitch didn't have to pay for. Unless you consider Hansens salery. To quote the legendary Super Hunky..."You should have known".
Rainman, why do I care? Because I love the sport. Guys like this make you and me look bad when we tell someone we race motocross, because tools like this appeal to the rest of the universe. With all the heroes over the years that make me proud to be involved with this sport, a demonstration like this is like a slap in the face to me. As others point out, Hansen did nothing in this interview to help Pro Ciruit or any of his other sponsors. Get your image out there by winning and being a good representative of your sponsors, not by being a lightning rod for acting the fool.
BKR, good points, I agree. But most every guy on here spent a good portion of his youth wanting or chasing two things...girls and dirt bikes. Has Tony Stewart hurt the sport??? of Nascar? NO! Besides, no one outside of this sports fan base would have a clue who Josh Hansen is anyway, no one. Also, don't fool yourself in thinking that the oldschool guys were angles, they weren't. Hannah pulled some wild and some borderline criminal stunts (read the book "Monkey Butt"). Decoster partied with Mikkola in his pits before the last moto of the season in '74 (they raced with an alcohol buzz!). Imagine the dirt on some of these guys if we had internet 35 years ago.
Oh, I know how marketing works. And yes, PC did get their name out there a few times in this deal. As far as Tony Stewart goes, he's a 2 time Cup champion, and although he does let his emotions get the best of him sometimes, there is a difference between a person that acts like that, and a straight up punk. No, I dont like Hansen, think he's a turd and dont think that he will win an AMA title. But, Mitch knows more about picking riders than I do, so we'll have to trust that he knows what he's doing, lol.
sandranger, I didn't say I liked Hansen, I think he's a punk twit too, I just don't really care. I think guys like him add to the whole personality of the sport. It would be boring if everyone was as dull as Dungey. I love seeing guys like Dungey or Canard whup on someone like Hansen. And you are right, he can't be compared to Tony Stewart. Stewart's a bad ass, Hansens a punk. But it really doesn't bother me at all and I don't think he gives the sport a black eye.
Pull ****es get money!