Austin Forkner - Fun Times at Ryno High

We caught up with Pro Circuit Kawasaki's Austin Forkner to talk about some of the hurdles he's faced in his pro career, how he's recently teamed up with Ryan "Ryno" Hughes to help bring some fun back to his program, and about his plans to return to racing. Plus, a few words of wisdom from Ryno himself!
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[@johnsully7222]

Whiskey throttle is the best mx/mc riding best interview video’s on you tube…the interviews with roger, rickey, bailey, emig, rickey johnson, etc….are the best 7:29 ever…keep it going pingree!!! Some very historic interviews documenting the sports history…

[@whiskeythrottlemedia]

Thanks John 👊🏼👊🏼

[@johnsully7222]

Luv Rhyno…a true free spirit in the industry that needs a Rhyno

[@goingbonzo5923]

"Its all in the hips".

[@DYEVURSE]

hes come a longgg way mentally.. excited to see how this translates to his riding.. talent has been there

[@robertrishel3685]

Really great news! Looking forward to see this young athlete back, Forkner is such a talent!

[@sunrealclothing]

I only follow a handful of moto guys... Noah is one, Austin is another. Your podcast has also been one of my subscriptions. I'm stoked to see the basic training Ryno puts on the boys... we said it back in the 1980's "Smooth is Fast". True as ever. Ya gotta grit to rip! And ya gotta believe to achieve! Looking forward to see you manifest your best bro! Mad respect, love, & prayers... only advice I have... stay hyper focused... ✌😎🏁

[@canamxmr4760]

Please stay healthy bro! You were the only one I could see beating Jett this past SX series.

[@whiskeythrottlemedia]

Agree! Hope to see him stay healthy and come back swinging!

[@Langleyshowpig]

Life coach = riding coach. Awesome hook up for the 55.

[@brodyrichard263]

Watch this dude come back and dominate everything next season I’m going to absolutely drop dead from laughter from all the haters of Ryno

[@roberthuddleston8371]

man i hope to see you back on the gate and making it thru the season. As a fellow Missouri boy im definitely rooting for you

[@TampaBayJay45]

Here’s to a couple of number two’s! Classic Ping.

[@jasong5321]

Man such a big fan of both of these guys. I pray this is the last piece of the puzzle for Austin.

[@jerrys2346]

Three of my favorite moto dudes - Pingree, Forkner and Ryno! I'd love to see Austin get healthy for a couple seasons.

[@1176hambone]

Great piece!

[@JohnHowerton137]

Sure glad he didn’t retire. All the keyboard warriors were out in force when he crashed. Ryno is a cool dude, he’s just passionate. F the haters.

[@bmotomo421]

Man... you cannot look back on Austin's past races and not see what Ryan says about settling him down. The kid is always really fast. But not quite as patient as his speed would probably afford him to be. Solid!

[@whiskeythrottlemedia]

Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see him put it all together and get back to his winning ways! 🥇

[@alexarmstrong1134]

Nice to see 👍

[@mikekraz6193]

Love this!

[@tomiverson9716]

Bombay Beach buddy, hope to cross paths with you, great job on the show

[@Pompomgrenade]

🤘strong work ethic deserves the grooming of fine coaching... It's a two-way street. Austin will win for sure... Ryan Hughes has an incredible teaching talent. His videos separating upper and lower body for front and rear of the cycle, have helped me in the dirt and on road... I feel lucky that I watched his KZbin vids. Austin is smooth and fast, obviously driven & watching his journey back to glory is awesome 👍 Great content!

[@whiskeythrottlemedia]

Couldn't agree more! Check out his master class over at elevateactionsports.com! It’s incredible info

[@michaelstevens9264]

Yes my name is Mike Stevens and I have to say i almost skipped over this video but i was glad i watched it and just as a fan of Austin to wanted to encourage him not sure if he'll read it but, after seeing him crash at Anahiem and seeing the frustration and knowing of the past injuries i was personaly very bummed for him, so this video with him and Rino working at technique and skill instead of big jumps etc, i was genuinely happy for him and Rino , wonderful just to witness the progress. May the Lord Bless you Austin and your heath with future success and good health.

[@whiskeythrottlemedia]

Awesome, thanks for stopping by Mike! Can't wait to see what he can with the comeback.

[@cgsoutdoors_professor3883]

Great video!

[@nillocyor2747]

Good content bro

[@kings17court]

If Austin could maintain these technical changes in the heat of battle I will be majorly impressed. Once the pressure is really on, it's almost impossible to NOT go back to what comes natural to you. I wish him the best.

[@zee.___moose941]

Forknee always been my favorite for some reason. Sick whips idk why but he's never here but he dominated chase sexton imagine what could of been. I'll root for the fork till I die but damn maybe move up bro. Pls for ur fans pls just go up. Go up!go up up up up up up up. Go up your either not tough enough for MX or the world's worst bad luck ever or in the wrong class

[@mike23417]

Hell yeah ryno!

[@Evo836]

It will get better and think positive with Ryno in your corner 'it's all positive'.

[@kochj0713]

Hope the best for all you .....

[@markgibson3909]

Fail fast and keep learning! Wishing you the best 👏

[@sunrealclothing]

btw, You're lookin healthy and fit Ping! Ryno too!

[@johnsully7222]

Luv Rhino…ran into him at Mammoth…not such a cool guy…sooo focussed on his self promotion…but…deserves all the accolades…not afraid to demonstrate how to do the ride…

[@joelballard4955]

Man, Really hope he can stay off the ground. So frustrating to watch. He has talent and speed. Someone once said every dude from the Robbie Reynard schools can’t stay off the ground. Can’t remember who said that, someone in the media. Wishing all the best for Austin. Ryno definitely has some guru in him.

[@ngfarmer]

given how fast ryno was and the calibre of riders he took it to, it's amazing that he never won a supercross, especially after giving Jeremy fits in 1996!

[@Noah-po1sc]

Not sure if your contract allows but race some local pro races for gate drops and confidence building.

[@bluegull1541]

Steel City 95' !!

[@stevodakine1]

Ryno says wax on wax off-wax on wax off Austin.

[@teamflanneloutdoors5631]

Very cool.

[@whiskeythrottlemedia]

Thanks for watching!

[@Flexyhead]

Serendipity , A rider looking for a coach and a coach looking for a dedicated rider end up standing next to each other at a race. Some things are just meant to happen if you are open to Serendipity

[@austinhoffa99]

Man of glass !

[@joenobody2580]

Ryno is a guru that has nothing left to prove, because he been there and did it. He got Haiden Deegan when he was young and look what happened. Nuff said.

[@morley3810]

When he started his pro career I found Austin a bit abrasive and he came off as arrogant. But as he's persevered through so much adversity I've become a fan and I was gutted when he crashed coming off the gate. His maturity is evident, and it seems like he's grown as a man over that time. I hope he can still have a big awesome career, his talent and speed has always been there.

[@Flexyhead]

couldnt have aid it better, he has matured through the hard times and seems a pretty solid guy right now. I would like to see him realize his potential.

[@zaneroberts3813]

Austin is a great rider if he could get a bit more smoother and consistent he would be a top guy he’s better then Deegan and on his day just as fast as hunter. Hopefully he can sort out the injuries and compete because he’s the one dude that can really go fast

[@Isenseven1080]

Don't think you can get any better than Rhyno. Keep an open mind and don't be judgmental. There will be results.

[@64maxpower]

You look pretty fit Ping

[@raymondharold5973]

Rump is a great human being, the things that we see him doing that make some people wonder about him is because he’s searching for answers about life, we know it’s only found in JESUS as our Lord and Savior someone who is seeking Truth will find him just like he promised! SEEK AND YOU SHALL FIND! Ps: One of the best rider coaches on the planet can’t wait to see him advocate for our Lord JESUS SOON, keep him in your prayers! Love your channel Ping!!!

[@bluegull1541]

I want 2 see a healthy AF spank Jett!!

[@rumblebudgie2085]

I wonder if Ryno can teach him how not crash.

[@jpesicka492]

That's the point.

[@CarringtonZane]

cool

[@johnsully7222]

Forkner came into the prof ranks… as a fast punk kid…the guys with more time in the class parked-him…now he needs to have learned from this and try to continue his career…hope for great success with his new “understanding”…

[@tychase2432]

Like a punk? What was one thing he did like a punk? He never gave excuses when getting beat. He made osborn crash once because he was too young. Outside of that hes a good ol boy from oklahoma. Really is a genuinely nice person. His family is also super down to earth.

[@johnsully7222]

@@tychase2432 he took lines coming into turns/out of turns as if no one would challenge and got knocked down…as he should be… show respect/race craft…he did not have race craft early on…raced like a punk…

[@cdb123fb]

He was significantly faster than chase sexton in 2019. Unfortunately he crashed out of the season in the end with 3 rounds to go and a 26 point lead over sexton and j cooper. He won every race that season before his injury.

[@johnpearceboyer]

He seems more humble and I hope he finds success

[@tychase2432]

@@johnsully7222 psssh you mean like haiden deegan, jett lawerence and rj hampshire do every week? Bet you dont think they are punks. You are in need of a dictionary on the word punk. In fact you kind of sound like a punk now

[@showtime951]

Ryno's a nut in the same way that Roger is a nut. Or Mitch Payton, Johnny O'Mara, Malcolm Smith or the late Tom White was. He is a thinker, an obsessor. He is not a guy that walks around satisfied with the status quo or complacency. He is not a lounger. Ryan looks for smarter, faster, quicker, better ways to do things. And this is important, he gets great pleasure and personal satisfaction in sharing those breakthroughs when he finds them with anyone who has the sense to listen.

[@mikemcenry]

ryno is great this is not his technique its great to see him take credit for some thing he didnt create

[@tylersvensson4468]

Rhyno needs to teach him how to crash better, I would have thought forkner would have been a pro at it by now

[@SOLDOZER]

Im not sold on Ryno. Seems like he believes too much of his own BS.

[@117mxsanchez]

well.. Sorry austin, but working with Ryno is the nail in the coffin. He is the WORST thing that can happen psychologically to a rider. He is the WORST home brewed Sports Psychologist that has no idea what he is doing when it comes to human behavior.

[@whiskeythrottlemedia]

Terrible take, and one that we strongly disagree with. But hey, thanks for the engagement 🤝🏼

[@JohnHowerton137]

@@whiskeythrottlemediaclearly this cat has zero clue 😂

[@117mxsanchez]

@@whiskeythrottlemedia for sure, we can agree to disagree. No prob with that, And I admit my take was a bit harsh, but I can't take it back. As someone who has a psychology degree I can tell you there are some serious red flags in the way he thinks about things, I'm 32 now and grew up breathing moto, and a lot of his philosophies i've seen over the years are just not healthy. I have nothing against the technique he teaches riders dude deff knows more about riding technique than I and many, it's the psychology aspect, and the way he approaches it and goes about it. I've spoken to many people in the moto community who agree, this is not just my take.

[@Ploshorts6]

Reno is the man unlike all those other posers that never raced or probably ridden Reno is the real. Deal