Jeremiah Jones, Life After Paralysis

John Pellan visits with former professional factory-Suzuki-backed ATV racer Jeremiah Jones. Topics include Jeremiah's new ATV racing team, why he thinks the Suzuki LTR is the best quad ever made, His first years in ATV racing, his quad flipping business, (he specializes in the Honda TRX250R and the Suzuki LT-R450), how he's overcome paralysis and much more.
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[@JR113FTW]

I'm glad I was apart of this generation of racers. Had a lot of good people to look up to.

[@jroa7024]

JR_113 Mr. Hinds?

[@jeffpistritto9524]

Jeremiah was an absolutely inspirational rider ! No body could charge through the pack like him !

[@natedog1619]

I despise side by sides for taking over the high performance quad industry. I raced grassroots ATVMX in PA during the heyday. We had a thriving scene here and at some of those local races there could be as many as 60+ quads show up to race three different classes. Those days were unforgettable. Lots of hardware hanging on the garage walls from those races. They may just be plaques to some but for me they were part of my teenage passion. I’ll always love this sport and have huge respect for JJ.

[@867diesel]

omg I was a huge fan of his back in the early 2000s when I was racing . I was a teenager . I always wondered what happened to him . since I got out of racing in 2007 . its good to see him doing so good . I still look up to him

[@user-yn8bb2bz6v]

I started racings in 00-01 outlaw tracks like blackrock.. Jeremiah was like a legend around here, what everyone wanted to be like. There was a lot of pros around here in early 00s. Jeremiah, Jeremy logsdon, the sipes. Glad he's doing good

[@williamgreen2364]

make no bones about it the early 2000's were the best years for race quads thanks to jeremiah jones and others like him

[@nateg4236]

God bless you Mr Jones. You're a legend. How much you mean to us. Absolute pleasure growing up watching you rip!! 🙏💪🇺🇸🙌♥️

[@maikerutv3383]

I still look up to Jeremiah Jones to this day he is my inspiration for ATV riding.

[@l88ch3r]

I was a super fan during the days when this happened. I donated to the recovery and even got a signed Dana Creech graphics kit from the raffle. I'm so sorry you've had a hard time of it JJ. I wish you nothing but the best, it was a great joy to watch you compete.

[@ivan43556]

Jeremiah, doug gust, dustin wimmer, natalie this guys made me race quads and in the end become a motorcycle mechanic and ive been in the industry since 2008 i still ride the #2 as well (raced with it). Big love and blessings to this men. I lost my jeremiah signed poster.

[@redrockracing4571]

Jeremiah is a legend! I still remember watching him race. He was on another level supernatural.

[@madskrillz2]

That yellow Klotz 250r will forever be my all time favorite.

[@punishergto5182]

Really enjoyed this video. Jeremiah's segments on the Huevos video is some of the best riding ever filmed. He rode aggressive and on the edge and made it look effortless and smooth. He's still very talented and knowledgeable. It'll be interesting if factory racing or sport quads make a come back.

[@MaryJaneismyGF]

seriously I was super sad to see how quads have vanished in essence. im 28 and huevos 7 was one of my real favs

[@jbird1173]

Jeremiah was always smoother on his 2 strokes. I wasn't there for his bad crash. I was on the starting gate at gatorback for winter Olympics when he and Matt bartosek got tangled up resulting in Matt's death. He raced with all the legends. Doug gust, Tim Farr, joe Byrd, Corey Ellis, dana Creech. It was awesome riding with those guys. When the factories were backing racing.

[@TheHotsauce142]

Wish the sport atv market would make a comeback also! It’s taken a hit everywhere! Parks, dealerships, aftermarket companies. All not the same as what it used to be. Thanks for sharing, super cool video! Glad to see JJ2 doing so well!

[@tylersteffens3022]

I’m glad I was a part of this awesome era of quad racing and got to see Jeremih race in person. It went by so fast you never thought it was gonna end.

[@whiteman3075]

I know this video is a little old at this point but I was standing on the inside of first turn when jones had that crash and I couldn’t believe my eyes. I raced a 2006 ltr at the same time broke the frame just like he did also. I really looked up to Jeremiah and Doug. I talk about guys from this time of racing when everyone was transitioning from the 250s to the 400s and 450s and these kids today have no clue how big the race scene was back then. So glad I found this video Iv looked over the years to see what Jeremiah was up to but never found much. Great videos love the content.

[@roll400ex]

He was/still is a badass!

[@kasoneubanks7287]

hes the person that taught me to ride. he lives right down the road from me

[@prod.yayo5715]

July 30 is my birthday that’s crazy I was 7 years old when he got paralyzed I grew up watching him in huevos movies he’s legend in my eyes that red 250r with the klotz racing graphics was a beast

[@54warrior]

Glad I found this. Have often wondered what he was up to these days. I knew about the Hinson thing. It was so devastating when that happened, even for a fan, I can't imagine how much it changed his life. Glad to see you're doing well JJ.

[@gamebredduramax71]

I remember that year, I was just starting Cross Country Atv racing and either watched and went to watch all the AMA MX races and did two local series with a buddy and hit as many GNCCs as we could. Jeremia Jones was the Joel Hetrick of today.

[@Matt-416]

Jeremiah Jones was a phenomenal rider. I'm glad he's still in the fight and wish him well.

[@marcleroux3426]

holysh@t man, i had lost track of these guys for many many years since i raced. i never even knew about his accident

[@DanielGonzzz]

I remember when the Huevos video guys featured Jeremiah Jones' accident in one of their videos, it was the first time I had seen it. The video editors did a good job showcasing the heartfelt moment.

[@chadriddle3517]

Super awesome video man, bo Jackson to Jeremiah Jones man I used to try ride like him in the early mid 2000’s he was one we all wanted to be like! Factory rider ! Glad to see him still in the sport ! Makes me want a sport quad if I could only afford one of those awesome Ltr 450s like he had

[@Elidogz]

This is so awesome seeing a video with jeremiah , last time i saw & talk to him was at lorettas .

[@jimini1976]

I had a zoomed in pic of 00:35 I took from the top of Gravity Cavity. I printed it on photo paper then and since then it is 90% faded out. The original digital pic is gone. I also still have the poster Jeremiah signed 30 minutes before this happened on my garage wall. Was great back then to see atv's racing at Unadilla. Not a rider anymore but still a fan of racing 👍

[@23MikeJ22]

So glad I came across the channel! What a great story about Jeremiah💪👍

[@noelcook854]

Got to see him riding at NC mx national made that 250r talk thanks for sharing how he doing

[@tannerfamilyfarms3450]

Thank you sir, you wouldn't remember me but I was there. Kentucky racing. Thank God for you and Bill.

[@michaelbarnett3533]

I have a autographed jersey of his I win at a race when I was a kid. Great memories. Talked to him a few times he's a great guy

[@remyrousseau7412]

Hey, My name is Remy from france I Run 2 time Le Touquet race on sand 10 years ago and Jeremiah is still one of my favorite US pilot (thanks to Huevos:). Pleasure to see this video see him always on track ! all the best ! Merci beaucoup !

[@JB-sc8oz]

This is awesome, thanks for keeping it alive

[@christophermartinez8389]

Thank you for making this video.

[@JoshT707]

Awesome video! Jeremiah is a legend.

[@4bearsi678]

Great Video man. Thanks for taking the time and sharing a story of a racing legend. God Bless

[@Lemosoffroad]

This guy was always my hero even after his wreck

[@BostonBanshee]

Such a legend I would love to meet him

[@867diesel]

i know how it is to grow up not having much money . we still don't have much money . i had to give up racing because we didn't have the money to keep at it . i was a natural talent rider just like jeremiah jones . that's why i looked up to him soooo much

[@brandonwilliams6735]

Amazing video very touching long live Jeremiah

[@mindreader1975]

JJ thank you

[@chris22bradfute]

Happy to see him doing well I looked up to him and thought he was the king after hevos dvd

[@minibikemadman]

you should see the -1 hinson break pedal for my trx250r.. Took forever to find one.

[@thankyouchef6510]

Man, I lived in BG for 2 years and never knew he was living there!

[@mjquadracer]

hands down fastest rider ever! seeing him in Houston at the pace off road series was insane! he never let up on that sparks 330r!

[@867diesel]

i wish i could meet him . he has no idea how much i looked up to him . ive got one of joe byrds 250r . i sold all other bikes but kept that one .

[@JimHerbertOutdoors]

He still goes to most nationals.... ;)

[@867diesel]

im subbing

[@sawrace044r]

Is that fox body a 347?

[@garciabruno8704]

💪🏻

[@867diesel]

my first quad was and still have it when i was 4 my dad got me a 1986 honda trx70 my 250r is an 86 also and i was born in 86 lol

[@Aj-mg3jt]

What’s the brake setup I need to know I’m paralyzed

[@ATVScene]

Sorry to hear this. I think a Rekluse clutch system was used and the rear brake was activated with the clutch lever. You can ask JJ. He's active on his Facevbook account. Also, I would highly recommend another friend's channel www.youtube.com/@JesiStracham Jesi is a fellow ATV enthusiast and former GNCC front runner in the Women's Pro class.

[@trigger219]

6:55

[@jamiejones3044]

Does he still work on quads!?

[@jzfoxwindsor4274]

Yup he still workson them. I send mine to em towards the end of the year

[@evaneyeball7953]

the reason they dont make stuff like they used to is because they were'nt concerned about safety or they were smokin' something funky. take the cr500 for example

[@joshrodgers3871]

I got your blue Suzuki from a guy for 9 grand back in 2011

[@jbird1173]

I raced ATV nationals in 2002 2003 2004. I was racing on one of Doug gusts ltz400. Jeramiah was very fast but I didnt think he looked comfortable on the 4 strokes. Just like james Stewart. They were both faster on the 2 strokes. It just suited their riding style better

[@madskrillz2]

Not really. He was at the peak of his career IMO when he had the crash. He was riding the best he had ever ridden in his life and was the clear guy to beat.

[@tannerfamilyfarms3450]

We blew up our trx 125 a hundred times. We flip it over let the oil drain to the head and she'd fire back up every time

[@codyweien4513]

Huevos 3 brought me here 😥

[@glendavandenack3318]

This guy is a fraud. This is not jones. I know these people personally and it is my sons racing photos that he is using! Besides Honda FourTrax are not made for racing! I’m gong to a news station with this!

[@madskrillz2]

Hahahaha what?! Sounds like another Karen is off her meds.

[@McCaff62]

Great to see he's doing fine, brilliant rider as were all the top lads back then.