5 Moments That Made James Stewart a LEGEND

[@MrKnnthc93]

My favorite thing about Bubba wasnt the moments. but how he changes the way everyone rides to this day. Legend for sure

[@therealjd1503]

Him and Ricky racing together is what drew me in and made me a life long moto fan. Much love Bubba!

[@MrKnnthc93]

Same

[@djjazzyjeff1232]

1000%. But then there was Chad who was always 3rd, but he had the arrogance that was better than James and Ricky. No way bro, you're an all-timer for sure, but Chad shouldn't even be in the conversation about Ricky and Bubba. They were consistently half a lap ahead of Chad.

[@kevikevkev8942]

Let's not forget Kevin forever fourth

[@7pines77]

Not to mention on of , if not the best personality as a commentator in 2023 MX/sx/ and smx along with Ricky. Those two have such a great chemistry together

[@4Him4u2]

It should be noted that his rookie season in the “Lites” class was truly won on a 125 while the bulk of the competition were on 250 four-stroke bikes. It was truly incredible to watch.

[@greyreeves1295]

With his 40th to 1st place win like it was too easy

[@fpvflyriding]

I didn't know that, yeah that's very notable! God bless!

[@coreygolphenee9633]

Because a 125 2 is like mini Cooper in vintage touring, if set up to explode after a race it's a god damn world beater

[@GregSmall317]

Not true. Only Yamaha had a 250F until 2004. 2004 Titles were 125 vs 250F.

[@lakesuperiorrefacing5967]

@@GregSmall317 true. It’s often forgotten that in 2004, while nearly everyone was on a 250, he won 23/24 moto’s on a 125. He likely would have swept the season if he hadn’t damaged his bike at Red Bud.

[@robertrishel3685]

Anytime Stewart was on a 125 became a legendary moment! 🤯 The guy was one in a hundred billion!

[@mountainmonkey172]

This man should have been on a Wheaties box!

[@jasonc1817]

One of my favorites was when he let Reed go, then passed again and checked out. Straight up power move!

[@kevinsnow9157]

That was epic .

[@jimmysmyth7510]

unidilla can't remember what year and on a 125 against all 250s

[@TheShepdawg9]

@@kevinsnow9157 not true. Most were 125s. It was 2002

[@TheShepdawg9]

It was douchey

[@cantormac]

Yes, I liked that he put the arrogant, never-say-a-nice-thing Reed in his place.

[@bobbyblenio4571]

I’m 54 yrs old,been following MX since 1980…Bubba is by Far the most Amazing Rider I have Ever Seen ! I have Many Hero’s of MX but Bubba Tops them All, I don’t think Anyone will Ever Top Him,

[@kings17court]

I'm so glad you included that wall jump from Daytona 2011. The TV broadcast didn't do it justice. I was there in person, and everytime he would hit it, you could hear a collective gasp from the audience/crowd. He was set to have a mind-blowing gap by the end of the race, but then he endo'd derailing the win. BUT, even after that rough endo, where he looked a little loopy, he got up and hit the wall jump first time out, and continued hitting it. Amazing, considering NOBODY else was even trying it.

[@austinray7925]

That race was so crazy. And just seeing that huck in person and him getting back up and finishing the race was insane!

[@goinhot9133]

It’s really amazing when you think “the worlds best factory riders aren’t even attempting it. & stuff they do casually is insane for most of us, so when they won’t even attempt something, you know it’s insane.”

[@motoboy6666]

Cant really understand how he chrashed there, by himself in the lead. It was really misfortunate anyway

[@motoboy6666]

@Brenton yeah, good call. Did that cost him the championship or something? Remember watching it feeling really bad for him

[@pay2000]

NOBODY danced on a motorcycle the way JS7 did. Ever. Period. Barcia, villiipoto, RC, Mgrath, NOBODY!!!!! He STILL is the most exciting to watch ride. His style is unmatched.

[@Jake_Hynds]

he was crazy and put it all on the table every race, no fear he would either win or crash hard trying lol

[@quintintheiss]

Perfectly said 😎😎

[@flyinglizards80]

100

[@Brpguy777]

@@902_Nick you must be really cool using your area code in your name

[@902_Nick]

@Ray who asked u ray

[@chadspinosi8331]

Nuttiest rider of all time in my book. Mad talent above and beyond the standard pro level. I watched him since 50s at Loretta Lynn's. I love racing during the hype of this youngster. Thanks James!!

[@threadtapwhisperer5136]

So glad KZbin randomly suggested this James stewart dude. Man's a proper badass, clearly found his niche skillset to refine and manipulated that into some wildly amazing moves. Heckins yeah, brother!

[@brianchristenson6055]

Thanks that was awesome! Love the Stewart brothers.

[@bjograf]

I miss James Stewart

[@stevedouglas1654]

That 450 outdoors race at Washougal between him and RC was insane ! I think they finished 1-2 and 2-1

[@shawncolemusic]

The Toronto 2014 race was my favourite. I have no idea how many times I've watched.

[@kings17court]

That pass he did on Dungey was just a thing of beauty.

[@nils2118]

Bubba in his prime was awesome to watch. The battles with RC were so cool. A special rider he was

[@Milokitty-en5nb]

It’s not a moment but certainly contributes: Stewart was hands down the most entertaining rider ever. Win or lose, all eyes were on him.

[@noahford5915]

Also Stewart was the last 2stroke warrior in the 125 class beating all 250fs and even setting fast lap records on a 125 over Carmichael who was on a 450 in SX...

[@awbonfanti]

really?!?!?? NOWAY. i'm astonished.

[@MrKdr500]

when was he quicker than RC on a 125?

[@mitchellkalina8191]

That's a complete lie. First off Stewart's last 125 SX title was 04 which Carmichael sat out due to a knee injury in the off-season. Carmichael raced an RM 250 2 stroke in the 05 supercross, he didn't race a 450 until 06 in which he and Stewart both had 450's to ride. Nice try

[@MX-rd3fc]

There is no doubt that James and RC are the greatest of the sport.

[@michaelmelling9333]

What about Joel Robert?

[@Marshal-ek8xp]

At his best, he WAS THE BEST EVER!

[@whyzed250]

Good list, the wall jump always stuck in my mind as just nuts. But that was what made him a great rider especially to watch. He always tried different lines or jump combos no one else even thought of. He'd push a quad when everyone was only game to triple/single. Damn i miss the old days.

[@pay2000]

His final record is 98 wins SX/MX combined, he is the second most winningest ama rider of all time... The absolute 125cc GOAT. He won 10/12 Motocross races in 2002. He won 28 times of the 31 125cc Nationals he raced, which was better than Carmichael, Mark Barnett, Steve Lamson or anyone else. Most winningest SX 125cc rider of all time, 18 wins. Youngest SX winner, youngest outdoor champ, both at 16 yrs. old.

[@padna7946]

The dude was unreal!! I can’t stand when people say Jett is the best we’ve ever seen. 🤦🏼‍♂️ I’m like no, he’s not. He’s a great talent, and might be the most talented we have now, but he is 100% not the most talented we’ve seen.

[@chapsteronetime2000]

Wasn’t he only 16yts old when he jumped on the 450 in 06’? Came out of both Canadian races and everyone was like wow someone learned how to ride a four stroke in 2momths!!! That was my favorite year 06’

[@conwaymildon4411]

James and Rickys Battle at Washougal in 2006 was mental. Never gets old

[@sawang100]

James Stewart is the Best Rider in the planet.

[@marvel9r421]

James gave us everything he had every lap no matter how he did it. Dude was full send from the drop of the gate. So his best moments to me are this.... He is moment. If you've ever had the chance to see him in person, you knew just how special he was and you were in for a show. He was doing things on the bike they said was impossible. Look at his scrub and Toronto 2014. You ain't supposed to be able to do that! Dude was just an out of body experience for the world to see. Congratulations to Bubba on being inducted to the HOF OF 2022. I live not far from his home here in Florida and if I ever see him, shit I'll buy him a round. Make it a few rounds actually 🤣

[@shste84]

Thank you for putting 2014 Toronto on the list. I feel like that race gets slept on way too much. He shit on everyone 👌🏾🫶🏽

[@AAAskeet]

Letting Reed pass to pass him back was the crown jewel of awesomeness

[@Recon6delta]

Absolutely one of the greatest ever!

[@SevenTwo7ven]

That triple triple he was hitting in Toronto 2014 was one of the sickest lines that only he could do.

[@PeteHowlandsHomeOffice-co7qx]

Great video, I got to see him race a lot in person it was amazing to watch. He would show up at Elsinore and ride on a weekday, it was such a cool era in Moto.

[@paulf144]

Unless you actually saw him ride in person, especially in a practice session or at an Am race, you really can't get a feel for the little things that he did that were so crazy. Florida fans probably don't realize what they were seeing all those years. Everytime I saw him ride in person he did something that made me question if I saw what I had actually seen. It was like he defied the laws of physics. That and the fact that he raced to win are what make him a legend in my book.

[@bobbyblenio4571]

I seen him at Glen Helen…Unbelievable Speed & Form….Never Will this dude be Matched !

[@Bryan-jd7os]

2014 Toronto!! Not only was the riding insane, the bike and gear looked awesome!

[@monocogenit1]

His ability to quad jumps when most would double or triple was pretty impressive.

[@baconbitsmusic431]

Dude has some balls, that's for sure

[@clutchitsystems100]

When I see James racing, I just have to grin! I loved his intense determination to WIN!

[@stevenleslie8557]

I think the key to Stewart's success is his willingness to take a lot of risks. This resulted in wins but it also resulted in a lot of bad crashes and injuries.

[@rocketdawg3000]

In his prime, he had the skill to handle the risks and make-up for any errors in real-time. But that really caught up with him as he got older.

[@fpvflyriding]

Yeah, my favorite rider ever. Fastest in the whoops, the scrub, always making the big triples & quad's, & consistent top 5 starts all made him the man to beat. Plus the killer drive to win. Favorite moment: Toronto. And I watched all races on the undefeated season!

[@webrappin3314]

James was and is insane .we’re lucky to still have him in our sport .

[@mateo1726]

I remember his start. What a great racer

[@robbjohnson509]

Awesome riding bubba Stuart. 👍

[@levisalvini4110]

God I miss JS7💔 "NO ONE SCRUBS LIKE BUBBA DOES" JS7=LEGEND ❤️

[@johnnyskied]

we'll most likely never see another perfect MX season again in our lifetime. n we got to see it happen 3x.

[@christopherhunter3924]

This didn't age well.

[@AMM1998]

i was at toronto in 2014. first and only supercross i've been to. didn't realize how great of a performance that really was until years later

[@jasonfalcon4052]

Awesome video thanks for showing.❤️♠️🏁

[@kennethallison2168]

I was at 2014 TORONTO I can tell you he was on a different level that night almost impossible that far behind RC and win JAMES AND RC I feel took over for the legend and took moto to its highest point in my lifetime the legend being JM

[@dhdyrjfmenrydka]

That Toronto race was one of my favs

[@austinhoffa99]

Undefeated season !!

[@djjazzyjeff1232]

That photo at 1:52 is iconic. I had a super high-res version as my background on MySpace lol. Feels like the stone age compared to today.

[@RichM0410]

Absolutely a legend! I’ve watched dirt bike racing since mid 70s and continue to take in all that I can. Too many greats to list obviously. Bubba “scrubbing” is advanced and perfected.

[@derekdreke4990]

James shows exactly what a great racer is throwing it all out there bo fuks given and a awesome attitude

[@larryhorne-px4ky]

That Toronto race was the best ride ever!

[@JEEP-N-DIRT]

jeepNdirt youtube channel - As a 50 year old adult who's converted to offroading in jeeps, in my late 20's I got hooked on supercross during the McGrath years. To see Carmichael take the lead, then Bubba come up and take it to a new level was incredible. WOW. The impact he's made on the sport along with the memories. I think it will be a long time before we see anyone like him again on a bike.

[@mcgee1703]

I love this man

[@Hugo-py2ce]

Stewart is the legend, nobody came close head to head. Miss watching his greatness. He was the Michael Jordan of dirtbike riders and will always be the goat. Sorry Ricky, he got you at the end too.

[@idgaf_LJ]

Hell naw not in motocross he couldn’t see Ricky

[@jpslaym0936]

Nowadays when we get to hear JS commentating at MX and SC races we can hear that in addition to his physical abilities, he's extremely intelligent and knowledgeable which reminds me of how Jordan dominated all around in same ways.

[@NotoriousReviews23]

Crazy thing bout the Toronto Race he took over first place with 5-6 Laps still left

[@WilliamHill-in6yz]

His last to first was amazing.

[@boostedgen4]

He changed the game forever

[@cheepchicken]

Dude rode like a maniac. Pushed the limits

[@KananSadie]

I went to school with this guy from elementary school to middle school. He had a severe accident while still in grade school broke a leg, his jaw, busted up face. And this man still went to school pieced back together.

[@Steezy_Mx]

Stewart is the reason every top rider is as fast as they are today. He was ahead of his time in raw skill and speed pushing motocross to levels never before seen.

[@bfondon]

2008 James Stewart was truly unbelievable. I was at Freestone and happened to be right in front of the roller section when he posterized Millsaps by trying to double them. No one really believed what they saw.

[@JerseyRepresenting]

Well done. What a beast, I admire that brain

[@OPEK.]

I feel so bad for anyone whos into MX now and didnt get to see bubba and carmicheal and reed and villapoto at there primes. those years were so incredible for the sport. So stoked i got too see it in person.

[@cknorris3644]

Bubba was a perfect mix of skill and crazy. He was willing to let it all hang out and risk it all for a win. That's why he was fun to watch. Always riding at the limit. He's either winning or will crash trying.

[@PinkuStyle]

2014 Toronto was amazing

[@barryvarley8374]

Excellent video

[@ANHNGUYEN-ee5ov]

2009 St Louis,.......FLYING around the track...................2006 Bubba & ricky Glen Helen....INTENSE!

[@bobbybishop5662]

Watched him on 80s at Moiser Valley , his corner speee even then was incredible.

[@jsh4bt]

Stewart still and will always be my fav rider, then vila then reed

[@Bodie2020]

Stewart coming around a corner on a 125 on the absolute edge is my favorite moment. When you are literally going as fast as the bike will go and both wheels are sliding at speeed around a corner is what I enjoy

[@rolfsteinhausen8668]

WOW! Cheers.

[@sicks6six]

Man & machine as one.

[@mikeneumann4660]

Great job I totally agree

[@20TIL6]

He’s my favorite. Favorite moment was when he let Reed pass him, then passed him back.

[@slynn5138]

He definitely knew that he had his number. I’m a huge CR22 fan but have to give props to Bubba. I remember he would always get announced as the fastest man on the planet. Such a great time to be a Supercross fan!!!

[@claysmell]

unfortunately only got to see him race in his later injured state... the guy was crazy fast

[@CLPRPSD]

I was at the race in Toronto!!!

[@Marc98338]

I think my favorite moment was a race at Washougal where he and RC where racing head to head to quickly that they basicly lapped to 3rd on a HUGE track.

[@DevDaddy59]

I think another one would have been his skill in rythem sections. great video🤘

[@Realhighlife]

One of my greatest childhood memories was watching him at Gator back on a 125 when he was like 17 years old racing the mini o"s at Gator back and watching him hit the elevator jump pinned was super dope... I watched him for many years a good childhood friend of mine Kyle Williamson grew up racing against him so I seen bubba Race many times before he went pro

[@cmb7481]

We were at Budds for that national. I remember his 125 LAP times were better than most, if not ALL of the 450 times... such an exciting time to be alive! And yes it's true, a buddy of fine Kyle D pointed out the scrape mark left in the ground from his foot peg........absolutely insane and worthy of this title with out a doubt!

[@Drtbykr1]

I don’t think there will ever be another rider as exciting as James was. From 🇨🇦, my favourite athlete of all time. Nobody in sports has been more watchable. Great in the booth too, offsets RC who is not good at all.

[@cartergriffin8034]

Hell of a video!

[@johntinner1025]

James is a legendary goat with the rest. Unbelievable rider

[@OGBlitz0]

The 2008 sweep - he lead all but 13 laps for the entire season and he was riding with a torn ACL.

[@seanc6754]

I grew up watching McGrath and Ricky Carmichael and everyone since then and James Stewart is the fastest dude I have ever seen on a dirtbike.. and out of all the legends I have seen race the 2014 Toronto race is the single best ride I have ever seen anybody have. I was lucky to watch it happen live on TV and went absolutely insane when he finally made it to first place.. such a legend

[@fabulousbrad]

When he said" I'm gonna dominate like mcgrath" I don't think anyone knew. I'm so glad I got to see him race. Rc may be the goat as most people say. James Stewart showed us all he is the fastest man on the planet.

[@KTMX304]

Bubba is my all time favorite rider 😍

[@njfinests]

Geesh, I knew he was good, but I didn't know he was that good!!

[@danmeifert2469]

Several winters ago I watched all of Stew's Pro outdoor races starting with his first season on a 125. There are not adequate adjectives though I will say it was how I always wanted to ride except for the the horrifying crashes. The battles with Ricky Carmichael were epic.

[@slynn5138]

His crashes were definitely horrific. I always felt so bad for the guy afterwards.

[@dholiday9315]

When he let Reed go by then blasted him clean and won, with the look back and everything. When he hit the leap on his 125 too.

[@steveschuh5959]

Pulling over to let Reed by at Unadilla, just so he could prove he was faster!

[@trentbratt1911]

Man, I miss the days of JS7, RC4, and VR2 going at it. Those guys hung it out there like nobody else. Miss the days of riders that would risk hitting the quad to take the lead

[@212kody212]

Great video

[@andrealuigilaplaca1291]

Legend 💚🕊❤️

[@ReformedSteven]

No one scrubs like James in todays time

[@gemeni69]

LEGEND!

[@brianp316]

Can you tell me the time stamp of your video that you're using as your thumbnail? I didn't see it in your video.

[@chris61670]

2007 Indianapolis he was second to last off the first turn with Chad Reed out front..Won the race.

[@EthanDeanplus]

Shouldn’t be unsaid that he’s the first super successful African American in a primarily white dominated sport. Such a unique rider with obstacles most riders didn’t have to deal with.

[@destinyjacobs8147]

He was embraced with open arms

[@grantd1011]

Seriously…..why? I grew up watching Stewart, Carmichael, pastrana, etc. I can remember watching fox terrafirma documentary back when they interviewed the three of them when they were just kids. Just watching them getting along with each other and laughing together. Didn’t even cross my mind back then about the color of his skin. It was such a simpler and less racist time back then before all this woke crap. His dad and mom are hard working parents that pushed him and his brother to success. Bubba and mookie are great examples of American toughness and bad ass racing attitudes! Loved watching him and all the riders of that era.

[@TheShepdawg9]

Obstacles? Hahaha

[@EthanDeanplus]

@@grantd1011 that’s cool you thought that. I’ve seen some Chad reed interviews where he talked about some stuff Stew had to deal with. I agree with you mostly though. The sport embraced him, which is cool.

[@EthanDeanplus]

@@grantd1011 This is that inteview kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKfcYnh3m9N7gJI

[@MattHallJava]

Great list! Stew!

[@GRAAmusic]

i remember frank hoppen( Hoppen world) had some great photos of james.