Still Stewart’s Show?
Thursday, January 6, 2011 | 2:35 PM
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Maybe our expectations were too high in the first place.
When James Stewart first burst onto the pro scene, the sport wanted him to put it on his back and launch it straight into the mainstream. The exploits of Jeremy McGrath, Ricky Carmichael and Travis Pastrana had pulled in fans from all angles, and just when so many new eyes were checking things out, Stewart, the most perfect package of all, hit the big time.
Young Stewart had all the tools. Amazing speed and style on the bike, and amazing personality off of it. And to top it off from a PR perspective, Stewart was making waves as the first black athlete to ever win a major Motorsports championship in the U.S.
The Stewart story was so compelling to some mainstream press outlets that they had to tell it, yet they knew so little about supercross that they tried to tie James’ future fortunes to NASCAR, if only because that was the only motorsport they really understood.
Expectations have always been high for James Stewart, 2011 should be no different.
Photo: Garth Milan
The expectations were stratospherically high. On the track, fans expected to see him break McGrath and Carmichael’s records. Off it, he was dubbed “The Tiger Woods” of the sport, with hopes he would boost his sport’s popularity the same way Woods did. There were rumors of Michael Jordan starting a team, or sponsoring James, or maybe Nike making gear, all sorts of pie-in-the-sky dreams that only Stewart’s considerable talents could draw. He was not treated like any other rider, and never will be.
Today, Stewart is in a different position. For the first time, he’s the veteran trying to get his crown back, while a young charge of next gen stars like Ryan Dungey and Ryan Villopoto try to elbow him out. Stewart has already delivered on much of his promise, with five AMA National Championships, a ton or wins and the respect of being quite possibly the fastest rider to ever cut a lap on a supercross track.
And yet, the feeling always persists that he’s fallen short, because the expectations were so impossibly high from the start. Challenging McGrath and Carmichael’s records is a lofty goal, and while there’s still time left for Stewart to close in, it’s looking likely that McGrath’s 72 career supercross win mark will stand. And while Stewart has done his part to boost the sport into the mainstream—like it or not, his Bubba’s World reality show is pulling in fans that would never watch have watched the sport otherwise—many hardcore fans are not satisfied with the show. And Stewart elected to skip the 2009 AMA Motocross tour, and missed most of the 2010 season with injury. Over the last 18 months, a core group of fans have been left wanting more.
Last night Nike held their Night With Champions event at the Spectrum store in Irvine, California. Stewart and Dungey, Nike 6.0’s moto athletes, got to chat with fans in a casual setting, sitting on a couch, answering questions from Facebook, laughing, telling stories, and showing how different they are when not under the pressures of Saturday night.
Stewart’s been pretty far from the motocross spotlight ever since his appearance at the Unadilla national. But he was back in it last night, and he shined bright as ever. He had the full repertoire—he was hilarious at times, articulate and intelligent at others, an amazing spokesperson for the sport.
When asked what’s on his bucket list, he comically replied, “My dream was pretty much to win a supercross championship, so I guess now, yeah, I would just like to be the first person to travel to Jupiter.” When asked if he played other sports as a kid, he said, “In gym class, I never got picked!” He then went on about his first girlfriend, and how they never actually spoke, but communicated only through notes passed between friends. “I passed her a note that said “Do you like me? Yes? No? Or maybe? And she checked yes. So we were contractually obligated to date!”
Stewart answering questions at the Nike 6.0 Night With Champions event.
Photo: Matt Francis
Finally the questions drifted to results on Saturday night. Stewart and Dungey immediately tensed up, and Stewart broke the tension with, “Is this the part where we’re supposed to get nose to nose like the boxers? We need to get Don King up here! Look at us, we were all joking around, and now we’re moving away from each other on this couch, getting all tense. I’m gripping this boot in my hand right now like, “Hey this is my boot!” We’re already getting all competitive!”
On he went, cracking people up, and yet saying the right things about how his parents sacrificed everything for him to make it. None of the folks at Nike could have picked a better representative for their brand—and this sport couldn’t have had a better representative, either.
Remember, for all the faults fans might have had with him over the years, he hasn’t even come close to the mistakes of Tiger Woods. He’s lived a clean life, he’s won a lot of races, and he very may well win a lot more.
Throughout the evening, Stewart kept coming back to the idea of staying grounded, and being a good, regular person away from the track. “My parents always told me that just because you win races doesn’t mean you’re better than anyone else,” he says. “At the races, maybe we’re not as outgoing as we could be, because we’re focused on doing a job. But I’m just a regular, outgoing guy normally.”
The Dungey-Stewart showdown should be in full swing come Saturday.
Photo: Simon Cudby
A regular guy. Unfortunately, Stewart was once thought of as a gift from the moto Gods, someone expected to hit loftier goals than any mere regular person.
The next test begins this weekend. Is this still Stewart’s sport? His wrist injury is long behind him, he looks fit and ready working with Johnny O’Mara, and his San Manuel Yamaha team is committed to improving itself, bringing on a new suspension tech handpicked by Stewart. Team manager Larry Brooks recently commented that the team has performed more suspension testing this season than the last two years combined, to make sure they finally have their bike ready for Anaheim 1. And when it comes to natural speed and talent, it’s still James Stewart. No one doubts what he can do when he is healthy. But he’s in a different position now, as a year of injury has erased his cloak of invincibility.
Stewart is just 25 years old, and all of the talents he possessed when he was 16 are still there. The original goals may have been impossibly lofty, but he still has the stuff to take this sport to another level. And it might not be too late.
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it's over for js7. anybody else watch that ***** ass show of his. it was over after he stopped racing outdoors. the 2 ryans are gonna pickup where they were last year. this time poto will finish him off for the title.
Good writing Weege
Excellent article, when you put it into perspective, James is now 25 years old, and to think that the younger generation of riders have already stepped into the picture really illustrates that James has missed the prime of his racing. His time was the last three years, he was supposed to be racking up the wins, unfortunately he missed it. Kind of makes me sad. You will not see talent like that ever again. Whether you like it or not, that dude did things on a motorcycle that wasn't human.
Yes the show was painful to watch, but I don't think it has anything to do with his riding. The only rider on the gate who can truly defeat James is James.
Always have to make a race issue out of it. And "Tiger Woods"?? Thats funny, when Tiger was asked what he thought of being a black man in a "white" sport, he said he wasnt black. His Mom is 100% Asian and his Dad is only half black, so if he was anything he calls himself Asian. And I dont care what color the rider is, just ride. And how was he the "perfect package"?? If anyone was that it was Pastrana, but he had other things going on that distracted him from racing. Just like Stewie does. Stewie is fast, when he doesnt crash, does he have enough to win races?? Absolutely, does he have enough to win a title with all these young guys going for it?? Who knows, if he is pushed he crashes, everyone knows that. So he is far from the perfect package. But it is building alot of hype into this Saturday thats for sure. And I cant wait.
i don't think stewart is doom... but, he has wasted precious time, and talent, and it'll be hard to get back at that level, hope he can progress enough to keep at least this year of tittle, couse in mx i don,t think he can deal with the ryans
I still believe he's the one to beat. This could be the year someone beats him straight up, But I also think he's still in a different league.
Well done, Weege. I don't if there is an official 'new direction', but the journalism has been really good lately. Maybe it's just the new website- which I really like, by the way.
Excellent article - exactly how I felt after watching the show last night. Stewart saved that show, as Dungey was far too predictable and a bit embarrassing at times. Did Dungey even graduate from Highschool? At first I thought he was just extremely careful about what he says, but now I get the impression he's not so bright in that head of his.
Remember the shirt Stewart wore one episode? Its said "Give The People What They Want" ...well that seems to be JS in a nutshell. Never really himself, just constantly pandering. I think most fans can see right through him.
"amazing personality " Are you kidding me ?????? He has the personality of a tree stump !!! Here goes the Stewart ass kissing game again.......
seriously you guys are so ridiculous making accusations and out landish remarks against stewart. he IS the fastest man on the planet, you all seem to forget that bubba used to only be satisfied if he won by over a minuit! oh and a prefect season for all you outdoor haters. He doin what he wants how foolish and insensitive for you to judge him. Yeah dungey is a great rider, awesome rider, but honestly he would have lost the supercross champ, if villo hadnt crashed(not saying he didnt deserve it) but realisticly no one has ever had the raw speed that he has...dont count him out. all you idiots out of the industry shut your mouth(respectfuly)
first and foremost im on team 199 always been , but i do enjoy watchin bubba , hes a class act, his speed, style, he really is the total package on a bike, the show is act pretty funny, sorby and lil malcolm are some characters for sure!!! i def look forward every week to watch it, dungey is good , but not great at all, and rv2 are u kiddin me???? cant wait to go to march 12 lucas oil stadium
Good Article Jason. Regardless if people think he is done or not, the dude is probably the fastest human to ever ride a MX bike. Just enjoy watching his skills out on the track, it is a thing of beauty and amazement.
Can't wait ti SAT night!!!
Haterz, are you a Stewie fan?? ha ha ..Saying RV2 would have the title if he didnt crash makes no sense. I am a huge RV fan, but he crashed trying to pass the Champ. Its like saying Stewie never won a title until RC retired, its true, but its beyond Stewies control. Dungey won his title fair and square, and its "Straight Up" too. They all started the season together, they just wernt good enough to finish it in first place. The fastest man on the planet in your opinion got waxed STRAIGHT UP at Unadilla this year too. Dungey may surprise a few. But I will not discount Stewie, I have been saying it all along, he is fast, if he stays up..
Well Written Article Weeg. Look at everyone getting all grown up now.... it shows. The season is starting and the racing is going to be epic! A riders Past Performance is only reflected by a number plate and the media when the gate drops so good luck to all the pros. Race Safe.
Fastest human to ever ride a dirt bike, he certainly is, because Carmichael was a God. That being said, I think JS will win a lot of races this year but not the title.
class act? huh? what? you think js is a class act? wow. nothing could be further from the truth...i can't wait 'til one of these young kids knocks him off the track and wipes that stupid smile off his face. it WILL happen this year...guaranteed.
It's Dungey's show until someone can prove otherwise.
Sorry, but stewart didn't get beat straight up at Unadilla. He wasn't even prepared and had nothing to gain since he wasn't racing for the title. Stewart wasn't "in it to win it" that day.
I say, let the racing do the talking. It's funny how so many people have all these negative opinions about the guy, but i'm sure they dream they were half as good as he is. Then some say why is he doing the show or wasting his time with it? He does it because he can, plain in simple.. Give the man a break, he's only human.
I think Omar said it best from last night "He likes football, Dungey is good, Stewart is good" USA USA!
BD RV did NOT crash trying to pass RD, HE was in front of RD when he went down. Funny how on the K-dub thread I got slammed for saying I don't think he can win but on this thread no one gets slammed for sayiing JS can't win.... Funny stuff.
Well written Weege! Now how about a haircut?
@bd200. Race is an issue, no other race champion has had to deal with kooks on the back straight holding up racist signs or threats. Clearly the atmosphere isn't all inclusive as we would like to believe, same can also be noted about motor sports elseswhere. The reason he is sponsored is because he's fast, has won on various levels, and can draw fans which are needed by the sport. Clearly the sport doesn't just hand out sponsorships because of race, as it should be warranted on your skill and marketability.
Moto BMX, er Supercross is great but the issue with JS7 is that he stopped racing outdoors. I don't care who you are, when you stop doing the toughest challenge the sport has to offer, and stop at age 23, you lose respect. Everything else he does is great and I'm thankful that he's in the media because the other guys are pitifully boring but- you have to go outside, in 100 degree heat, and battle for 2x40 to really be fully respected.
Good representative of the sport? Maybe if he adopted a more professional appearance in front of the cameras. People are not going to take a sport serious when the "top guy" is wearing his hat way up on their head and backward, pointed to the right. So that's the cool thing this week, right? COME ON DUDE. You look like a *****ing clown. You're 25 years old, a professional, and a millionaire, act like it. Furthermore, Stewart is done...I know everyone thinks how quickly people forget in this sport but it shows he has lost focus. I remember how fast he was and still is, but the sport has passed him by, too many other guys are as fast/faster than him. Remember the rounds he raced last year at SX against the ROOKIE Dungey? He got his ass handed to him on a yellow platter.
i am not a stewert fan but i wouldnt be supprised if he made podium but i agree that ryan villopoto is the hot pick for 2011 and dungey is fast but for some reason i dont see him winning agianst james and ryan..and maybe chad..but im not sold on him either..id be gambling if i said that my fav. riders (dungey and reed) would have it but then canard.....???
Actually RV did crash trying to pass RD, RIGHT INTO HIM! The crash after that? Pressure and Karma. If RV didn't crash that night would he be champ? No. I did the math last year. Even if RV won every race after as well, if RD kept getting 2nds, It still would've been RD. Would've mirrored 2003 actually with CR's end half season wins but RC's points lead.
Its certainly not going to be as easy as it has been for james. But yinz[lol] are crazy saying he is done. He is still the fastest,If he stays healthy he will win it.Your acting like the industry, guy i'snt around for a year and you forget about him. You all will be eating your words ! Someone that has racing that ingrained in his head, that never goes away. I will be rooting for him,
I just hope it's close racing......He'll be on fire!!!! The Ryans will have to ride out of their comfort zones to match Stewarts pace im sure!
DMC "Remember the rounds he raced last year at SX against the ROOKIE Dungey? He got his ass handed to him on a yellow platter." You sure about that? He won that first race, then crashed, then got third with busted ribs and a broken wrist. THIRD WITH A BROKEN WRIST!!! Who does that?
I agree with DMC. Dungey had everyone's number last year. Even Stewart's, BUT, like JW reported, the team worked on suspension set up more so than ever. Everyone knows a great suspension set up is key, especially in Supercross. It gets me thinking, if his suspension wasn't dialed in like it was suppose to the past few years, yet he still killed it, WTF is it gonna look like with him actually dialed in?
I agree with DMC. Dungey had everyone's number last year. Even Stewart's, BUT, like JW reported, the team worked on suspension set up more so than ever. Everyone knows a great suspension set up is key, especially in Supercross. It gets me thinking, if his suspension wasn't dialed in like it was suppose to the past few years, yet he still killed it, WTF is it gonna look like with him actually dialed in?
You would all be very foolish to doubt Stewart. Ya so what? He was out of racing for pretty much a year. Big deal. That could be enough to light a fire up his you know what to come back recharged. I seem to remember when Windham sat out a year and came back for the 2003 Nationals and came in second to The GOAT. Who knows? Maybe this little lay off is just what Stewart needed.
DMC wake up there buddy, U 2 Ziggy, How did he have JS's # Round 1 JS passes RD and WIN'S, then Gets THIRD WITH A BROKEN WRIST like acejas said so i don't know where u come from with that statement.
Hey even RC, MC, Fro and Stanton said RD still has to prove he can beat JS. Funn when I say that I get slammed but some of the sports Greatest think the same as I do... NICE :)
I seriously doubt anyone here has ever experienced the pressure JS7 gone and is going through. And yet, you all bash the guy. Even when RC4 was on top, everyone expected JS7 to win and the same right now with RD1 the Champion. I think should be Dungy's show. He's the one that he could have won the championship with all the players healthy and racing. JS7 should have never got on a Yamaha.
He's got skills, nobody is doubting that. But I think he and Reed have both missed their window. Will they win races, probably. Will they win championships. Probably not. But I can tell you this, I will be watching no matter what!
How do you edit? I meant RD1 is the on to beat and do you think he still could have won the championship with all the players healthy and racing, not only JS7? Reed would have had something to say, RV2 was on a streak, hummm.
Touche' Cbrpete. I can see where your going with Reed, but, Stewart's ceiling is a little higher than Reed's. No doubt both great riders, but, I believe Stewart has what it takes to come back and win a few more championships. I just can't see him not winning another championship. Like they say, the only person who can beat him, is him. Barring injuries. With Reed, Villapoto, Canard, Grant on a Honda, and Stewart, it's not gonna be cake for Dungey like last year. I like Dungey but I didn't jump on his band wagon like others did. I see it being a little harder for him this year.
Weege, good read BUT, I have to take exception when right out of the gate you stated JS is the most perfect package of all, WHOA! Not even close. Until he can beat any of Goat's or MC's records (which, with the timeline seems unlikely), not even close. Furthermore, we all know nobody's perfect, well, there was one guy but, we killed him.
good writing there. i am surprised he got another or a new suspension tek; the 11 450 is basically the same and he seemed ok in sx last year. now outdoors we do remember he said his suspension was jacked at dilla. oh well; must be nice.
nobody goes as fast as Bubba in the 1st two laps he immediately goes for broke it's what gives him the edge. this year it will come down to who wants to get in the ring and slug it out. who's gona step up? Ricky was the only racer to do it and the battles were epic.. we will see...
DMC you cant argue with some of these morons........... RD did in fact pass 7 in the waning moments of AI something only the GOAT had ever done.Yes James passed him back but RD had him set up for a SECOND pass 3 corners from the finish only to lose traction....... end of story James wins. RD first pass and second attempt showed James was not invinceable and ushered in the new era. JimM Carlsbad Ca
Yea, James is fast and hard to beat. But in the 8 years that he has been in the sport, he hasn't done much compared to MC and RC in their first 8 years. I bet if he was white, he wouldn't get half the press that he gets now.
Im not picking 7 to win . I like RV but the closer we get the more I wonder. You NEVER want to force a mans back to the wall . They say there can only be one winner but that will not be true at AI. Here will be two winners , the winner of the main event and usâ
wow, this is the first year I can remember that I have no idea what's about to happen. I honestly think there's 7 or 8 guys who could win. It's been a long time since bubba has raced. I will be shocked if he jumps to the front and rides like days of old. I'm not saying he won't do it after a few races,but i think it will take him a few weeks to get spooled back up. And I'm suprised at some of us who say: IF whoever had not wrecked and injured himself he would have won. We all know that is half the battle in this sport, the harder you twist the throttle the faster you go and the harder you wreck. So how bad do you want to win.......
SPD ............ FU you effen douche ! Sorry I take that back. You stupid effen douche. Your the reason familial romance is illegal. The only race most moto fans talk about is on the track. Dont drag our sport down you jerk . I ride at pala twice a week, guess my number richard. JimM CarlsbadCa
i'll say it cause no one else ever has. ALOT of the anti stewart comments on racer x during the last 4 years have had racist overtones.ALOT of you guys come off as racist jerks. its disgusting.
I'm a huge JS7 fan, but I would not be shocked if he pulled out of the Series. I hope I'm dead f'in wrong.
watch his practice lap times on Saturday and that will tell you all you need to know, I don't think it will be easy for him because the level of talent that will be on the track is the best we have ever see. Consider this, he didn't put his body through a full 17 race season last year, so he will be fresh and I think that will make a difference. A1 prediction Stewart/ Dungey / Villopoto on the box....
Stacy, I agree with you that some of the comments on here are racist, but I wouldn't say alot. I think most people on this site are decent and non-racist people. So please be careful not to include the innocent. ALOT sounds a little stereotypical. I'm on here most days and I can't recall posts from you, but I could be mistaken. Have a good evening! Now back to SX!!!!!!
man look at everybody on here still talking sh itttttt about prime time JS7!!!!!! talk trash when that gate drops on sat. night in the main event when JS7 puts it side ways over that explosion checkerd flagg again!!!! in the main event and everybody is screaming James Stewart is number 1 again!!!! he is even faster more than ever again!!!!
Chad Reed.
I think Bubba's World has given a little bit of insight into just who Stewart is. I've gained alot of respect for him as a result of watching the show. That being said, I'll take bets he's going to win A1 Saturday night. No one has more to prove than him, and he KNOWS this. On a side note, does anyone know if Malcolm (sp?) Stewart is running East Coast or west coast this year? Last I heard it was east, just wondering if that has changed?
Someone said it, Stewart crashes frequently when he is pressured...... everyone can count on him being pressured this year frequently and that this year will not be a stewart run away.. do I think he will win a race or a few- yes, unless he wads up again and ends up hurt. IMO, he will ride somewhat conservative because he will not want to get hurt and that will be exactly why RD, RV, and others will be all over him pressuring him into crashing. Never want anyone hurt, but Stewie is going to wad up several times this year so lets hope he doesnt end up like a lawn dart when he does as the racing will better with him in it
Concerning JS7 It is really sad that people actually think he has "lost it" As somebody else said this years field has possibly 8-10 guys that can win or podium! Its as simple as that! Trying to predict a champion is a crap shoot at best, remember why some of the top guys have been out, injuries! The top guys may take each other out by the third round, leaving the championship wide open.. BRING ON A1!!!!
@JimboMX374 You sir are the f*cking prick. I didn't mean it that I was degrading his race. I was just stating my opinion of that I thought. I'm going to have the balls to say it like I see it. I really don't care if I offend you.
rewindcaz, are you serious? In the first place, how would you even know what it's like to be in the public eye like that at 20 yrs old? His career has advanced so quickly that he is probably overwhelmed a little. Besides, for not being a Rhodes scholar I think he's doing pretty well for himself! I hope he dosen't read your comment. That was rude! He is young give him time. He might be a little reserved, but not as you put it "not so bright in that head of his". Show some respect!!
after 97' I thought MC was done.lost his wining team,bike,and speed, 25yrs old came back and won 3 more titles
If comments could be kept prominently positive under any rider article then we would eliminate the guess work on the motivation for the hatred. Cheer for your favorite but if you have to hate (or disrespect) someone keep it for yourself to fester so someday you can reflect from your padded cell. BillC people ask the pros for their opinion and they have earned the right to give it. You on the other hand are a very easy target for other posters for being off base by now and you have earned it like SPD just did.
I don't understand how anyone can say Stewart is done, but I also can't understand people that just expect that he will always have the ability to be the fastest possible guy out there. Guess we'll see come Saturday.
this year is all about the next level,not just speed but who is going to fight tooth and nail to get it RV,Bubba as shown in the past they will kill themselves to win Ricky had it. RD i think has it if he does not 3rd is his slot. but RD has Ricky in his corner for Suzuki that is a great advantage the rest dont have.
Still the same old "bd"!! Tweaked by Stewart and most things that are said about him!! Like i also said about Chad Reed, i'm just glad all these guys are gonna be out there saturday...... it WILL be good!!
whatever, get over yourself. If you would read other post, and not JUST ones about Stewie, you would see what I have said. I said dont count him out, I've said he is very fast. And dont be suprised if he is winning, because he has no pressure, nobody expects him to win, and he is having fun. Didnt see that whatever, then read post that arent just about Stewie, and quit being a one rider race fan, We never hear from you unless Stewie is riding. Not for a year, oh, thats right Stewie hasnt raced in a year. When you become a real fan we can talk.
Hey wrote ! A couple of sites are saying Malcolm is riding the East. Try googling something like 2011 Lites SX East West. Oh, even though im geting the feeling that I should know better, like the first time you hit a 60ftr, you know ,yes - no , yes - no, ahhhh......... F*** it : Ill take you up that James does nnnnnnnnot win AI. We all know the starts gonna be crucial and not to overlook any of the 6 or so guy sthat have a solid shot im thinking RV or 41. JimM CarlsbadCa
...a real fan like you "bd"???? "whatever"!!!! We'll catch up on Monday!!! Enjoy the race!!
i hope none of the 'new fans' that js7 has brought to this sport read any of this banter that makes us look like the redneck retards that we are...noted haters all show up to say he is done, as soon as dungey loses a race this year, he is done...that is your logic, so we will see...someone even said stewart 'might podium'...now that's funny...some of you are so stupid it is indeed laughable, but embarrassing to us to have loved the sport and all of its rivalries and riders along the way...no time for pure hate...show some class
Well since everybody's predicting I guess I'll go with Reed for A1. He has the most at stake IMO. Followed by Shorty and RV. My darkhorses Stroupe and Metty.
SPD your right I am a real prick when someone makes ignorant comments that reflect negatively on the sport most moto guys have bled for many, many times with no doubt they'll hit it just as hard next time. End of discussion. JimM CarlsbadCa
Oh yeah, Roczen all the way lites. Kids gonna be balz to the walz.
Ist paragraph end " He was not treated like any other rider, and never will be". I cant add anything to that. He will always be expected to win. Just Like Mike Tyson was or Tiger woods or Muhamed Ali.
halfe316-you said it! Of course the phrase "redneck retards" oozes intelligence and class. I'm sure we need to worry that any new fans Stewart brings to SX will be checking RacerX and seeing how stupid we all are. The stupidest post here is the one where you use TWO words that some find offensive in one sentence. Thanks for showing those new fans how smart we...I mean you, are.
Great article Jason, I went back to look for the byline. It is nice to read such a thoughtful, well written piece. Ask for a raise and keep writing like this.
He's probably going win.
chk it out dumb F's RYAN VILLOPOTO is the fastest man on a dirt bike,,,end of story,,, dungey won the 2010 sx and the outdoors ,,, because there was nobody there to race with him,,,, GET IT RIGHT !!! REED WON his two #1. because THERE was nobody there to race with him,,,,now DUNGEY and REED both won # 1's,,,BUT NOT BECAUSE thy won it from other fast riders,,,,but because the other fast riders were not there to race with them,, NOW lets see dungey do something this year now that he has to race some other fast guys,,,, now my boy RYAN stomped dungey 7 TIMES LAST YEAR !!!! dungey ant all that,,,,
greenbikes your an absolute idiot !!
Its gunna be an awesome race anyways, at least a 8 rider freight train for 20 laps !! I will be suprised if they All get thru the 1st corner clean... 15 contenders will be coming in pretty hot lol
mrwhirlwind say what you want I don't care, The point is my thinking is the same as theres You and others just can't handle it.
Stewart is ready to put in some great races...
James seems satisfied, too comfortable, where is the hunger? I don't see it or hear it. On track pressure gets to him, now he has a pack of hungry hounds coming after him, can't see this ending well for James. Nice, smart, funny, a big good natured competitive talented kid in a man's body, and a threat to win every time he throws a leg over, and still it seems like he wasted the talent, funny thing about history, it tends to repeat, but that is why they run the races. This should be fun for us fans. Why did James ditch Aldon, or was it the other way around? hmmmmmm.
Dungey surprised him and everyone for sure but james wasnt healthy period! And honestly if villapoto didnt crash he was gona take the title. Props to dungey for sure but he wouldve got beat.I really think it will go james rv then rd this year
wrote, he is hungry. Did u watch his show?? I don't know about the pressure getting to him either. He went head to head with RC and beat him for the world title and finished 2 points behind RC for the Reg title and has won a quite a few other titles as well.
Does he crash..... sure does but I don't think its pressure lelated I think its because he pushes so hard all the time.
Does everyone forget how Rv had Rd number the end of last year?? It amazes me? I think reed has def dropped off. look for him to be top five or maybe even further back a little. he is just outside his prime now. If james keeps it on two wheels he will be number one guy. I think Rv will be sticking a wheel in on him for sure. def more so than dungey. I just think js and rv have rd number a little. I would put Rv ahead of RD. I think millsaps is gone be up there also and canard.
I just have to say motocross and supercross is still one of the cleanest sports.These young pepole and there Familys are usually very close and about 90% of them live good clean lives and I think should be role models for anyone.i met several of them at Monster Mountain in tallassee Al.James is a very nice and easy going guy he came there to ride several times and always just AWESOME TO WATCH!He was easy to talk to but mostly he just wanted to ride.Andrew short was there right after he got his first real ride and you could ask for a nicer guy.Travis Pastrana brought a rm 250 up there that he got from a local Suzuki shop in the trunk of his car!!And gave it away before he left.I just think everyone needs to lay off the smack and watch the race!!I have not heard Stewart one time say he was going to DOMINATE I am shure thats what he wants to do. I WANT TO RIDE
I want to ride, you are so right. Compared to pros in bigger sports who think their gods, mxers are all really good dudes. Makes me glad to be a fan. I boo for James all the time for being so arrogant but his ego is nothing compared to boxers, nfl, nba, mlb guys. Overall he's a good person with great work ethic and love for his family just like the rest of the field. Thanks for the fresh perspective. I'm still rooting for Reed though since no one else seems to be.
reality............. Milsaps??? He might win won if he feels like it then the next week get 8th. I hope he can turn it around but I don't know been like that a long time.
He is the fastest man on the planet, but you've got to finish the race and the season. So many super fast people knocking on the door, I like the consistency of Dungey and Canard but with that many players I'm just waiting to see who's still there at the end. I am making the trek to Dallas and St. Louis to witness the specticle in person where I would normally only go to one or the other!
Needs to stop makin TV shows and get with what he does best, racing! Think he doesnt look 100% comfortable on the upsidedown/backwards Yam thing and as a result will probably be injured by Feb.
All this talk about James is this an that please some of you people was the same one that was on his tip when he came out an won. I like all three RD,RV,JS lets just see what happen an enjoy the race some of ya'll act like ya'll getting paid to say crap on here. May the best man win!!!!
Yeah I think millsaps is gona be alot more serious contender. Yeah he did slack but look where he is now JGR doesnt let anyone slack there.
Good article. All these guys are good. If James doesn't win so, be it. I love how people pass judgement on someone they dont even know. I really hope the JS7 haters are against him for other reasons than his race. That would be embarrassing and a shame, it's 2011, get over it.
Awesome Article. Great Points. Gets me Excited for A1 tonight.
Sam Crawford, get off the race crap. Its a cop-out. I dont care if he is blue, but do you. Would you be a big fan if Stewie was white?? That would be embarrassing and a shame too. Evry black person I ever see at a race is cheering for Stewie or nobody. Is that a race issue?? Do I have to cheer for Stewie or be a racist?? That is wrong and racist itself. I dont cheer for Stewie because of his "I'm so great rack star" Attitude. No other reason. SWo Sam, tell us why YOU cheer for him..