Bar to Bar 2005 - Monster Energy Supercross

[@JR-qz3zt]

LaRocco, 2nd in the world Supercross championship and top 5 in the AMA Supercross championship and barely gets mentioned. That's B.S. He was a beast and a former champion. 10+ yrs older than most of his competitors and still top 5. Enough said!

[@EarthSurferUSA]

Nope. Not Enough said. You forgot one big factor. He did it on a 2-stroke. I knew RC and Chad lasted this long on the 2-strokes, (and winning). But I forgot Mike was still on one. Right away in 1998, the 4-stroke started extending retiring pro careers also. It was easier to ride and more powerful,---on purpose.

[@zackk695]

@@JR-qz3zt It’s all bullshit! So sick of that crap. People should not support 4 strikes which are not race bikes and stand up and fight for the sport. Let their voice be heard

[@EarthSurferUSA]

@@zackk695 It's the force of the EPA that needs to be rejected.

[@zackk695]

@@EarthSurferUSA The EPA was not involved as far as I know. I also thought this as well but think about this. First of all they still sell 2 strokes so it’s legal for sure. Also the president of Honda is who pushed for 4 strokes. Honda is a very powerful force. The only reason I can figure they would want to do this is because they make money on parts. 4 strokes have more parts and also have to be worked on more often. I know this for a fact because I’ve owned both. My Honda CR250 kept running forever and I raced intermediate and still only put a piston in every 6 months and it was my practice bike as well. I never did a low end on it and it just kept running. We need names! We need names of the people responsible for turning pro motocross into 4 strokes and all names involved.

[@samdeshler]

Definitely my favorite season. James, Ricky and Chad all in their prime... and on TWO STROKES!!!

[@jaywinters2483]

OH, man!...really? I was going through hell in my life back then and didn't follow my passion. So sad I missed that season. Grew up racing Wardy. Walked away from it all. Had so many offers. That's OK. God is good all the time.

[@garytauber430]

you can"t beat the sound of 2-strokes and the smell of Motul racing oil

[@garytauber430]

@@jaywinters2483 easier just to race a dt125 bike no? hahahahahah

[@hoppiemacv8604]

That was a Hell of a Season to watch! And the Two-strokes at the top.

[@ongkywidyanto9490]

Is there is 4 Sroke, on this race ?

[@cwatson42785]

That mud race was one of the coolest races ive ever seen

[@Wags438]

These were def the golden days. Man I miss the sound of two strokes ripping around a supercross track. And I don't think Jamie Little has aged a day. Still gorgeous as ever!

[@Towing417]

This was one of the first seasons of supercross I ever watched, rewatching highlights now I realize I had absouloutly no idea at the time how special 05 was.

[@Lilmickcrocodiledundee0001]

Right!!?? Crazy

[@jamesmccauley348]

November 2017 nothing as beautiful as watch Ricky Carmichael On a 250 ... 2 stroke

[@fredc8618]

James McCauley amen brother

[@georgedavis9411]

I have to say. I saw RC at hangtown 2001 unbelievable never shut the throttle off the hole moto he was even faster the 2nd moto......i am truly blessed to have live in the (back in the day) I saw all the greats from 1974 hangtown and still going strong on my YZ250 2 stroke for life .....go old timers #34 nov

[@specforged5651]

James McCauley...I’ll tell ya what is as beautiful. The blonde chick announcer girl that wants to ride KWs pole. For the life of me cannot remember her name...but she’s hot af!

[@chrisiollich4890]

I miss the 2stroke days, Ricky Carmichael!!!!"THE GOAT" RULES. THANX from NOR-CAL!!!!

[@fstompo]

The sport was never the same after rc retired one of the last greats it was awesome to see Jeremy mcgrath come back out and race too love these old 2 stroke days

[@dagodigs]

Yea jeremy is the best ever in supercross 2 strokes for life

[@roosthrower]

Just when u thought Ricky was unstoppable, James Stewart parachutes in. Larocco and bale were good but these 5, wow. Unbelievable, will God ever produce riders like bubba , Ricky, reed,, mcgrath and Wyndham again. I hope the future stars watch this video and realise if you have determination and love dirt bikes, this is the product that will make people love you for being able to ride a dirt bike more than they could ever imagine. It's called energy that keeps them alive and makes them look forward to tomorrow and most of all the kids look up to you as a hero. They will dream about that and put there every last thought into being like them. That's what you call being a star. Great video, thanks for putting it together. It really made my day

[@bobbygilbert6955]

Will there ever be a carmichael, reed, j. Stewart, mcgrath or windham again? No, But there is a tomac, webb, sexton, 2 lawrence bros, roczen, anderson, barcia which is a way deeper field than in those guys day!!! with deegan on way up the future looks brighter than the past which is great for the sport

[@defect7862]

Jett Lawrence

[@mrabrasive51]

Never before was the talent this deep!!..please!..83..Hannah,Baily,omara,Barnett,Glover,Ward,Johnson,Bell,Lechien..all Supercross champions!!

[@klappy803]

Carmichael saluting McGrath. Coolest moto moment ever!

[@jasonkhoury4328]

When? I must've missed it (?)

[@loneventhorizon]

"You do not want to let Ricky Carmichael get away, he has a masters degree in domination and he's going for the phd!" lol

[@EarthSurferUSA]

RC was born with a PHD. "Poor Honest and Driven". :)

[@Griff.official44]

Being born in early '06 I never really got a chance to watch RC with Suzuki but he has definitely been the reason why I ride MX and Suzuki

[@marshallamp682]

2 strokes. How nice to see and hear REAL dirt bikes.

[@johntomasik1555]

I bet you're looking forward to all-electric racing....lol

[@jayb9687]

James Stewart will always be my favorite :)

[@microsoftteams2663]

When I see that guy on the racetrack, I have to smile. He is a full-tilt-boogey racer!

[@Sleepy.Time.]

awesome seeing RC on his RM250, thank you for posting this

[@mikebrown41182]

Sleepy .Time Why? The clutch must be bad?

[@davezanin1863]

bro i see you everywhere

[@juicenot2481]

And now he's so much fatter, but still badass

[@JasonTate86]

I have the same bike, 2001 team Makita rm 250. I wouldn't sell it for the world.

[@2strokesmoke857]

Torosus Horneri my clutch is fine on mine 😂

[@stack722]

This brings back some serious memories of racing when I was a kid. I miss these guys and the awesome two-strokes! So glad I accidentally found this video!

[@lukepaul2882]

2 stroke racing! Miss those days

[@graysinclair6572]

Luke Paul You and me both.

[@podjo2k9]

Bring bk the 2 strokes

[@dawhiteeazye2466]

Make SX great again! Lol I always refer to RC4 when people say 2 strokes just can't compete with 4 strokes!

[@maverick2242]

DaWhite EazyE really is that why they need twice the capacity always find this argument strange, yet you go to EnduroGP or Hard Enduro or Wess and 2 strokes dominate, EnduroGP now is really an extended motocross track, this last weekend 3002t 2nd overall and 250 2t first vs 250fs and 450fs, yeah that argument really stacks, other reason is restrictions by AMA, people forget that while they could,d use race rules in 4t they restricted 2t after 2002 on fuel additives! Stacked much. That’s only part of the real story! The biggest lie in SX MX history do some research.

[@maverick2242]

DaWhite EazyE Some media commented on Arena Cross recently and it is the same for SX, SX on 450s is like Indy cars on a go kart circuit, it’s a joke, wrong bike for indoors, why we have had half the field injured this season at one time or another.

[@Left-Foot-Brake]

Legendary Season of Supercross - gotta love so many champion riders going BAR-TO-BAR!

[@AntiPattern328]

Crazy. Need to rewatch these years to remember just how damn good Carmichael was. I don't think a modern day Tomac would be able to hang. Carmichael is just a monster.

[@brandontodd8890]

There’s just no way man. I miss these days so much!!

[@justinfee819]

I'm a Tomac fan but if he was out there with RC I think RC would get in his head and break him

[@goldsbym]

A Modern day Tomac would not only hang, but he would win.

[@hreindustries]

it blows my mind how good he was at racing, he made passes and winning look so easy and took so many championships and undefeated seasons its a fact that he is indeed the GOAT, no doubt about that, especially after making it up onto a 250 he really showed his true side in racing.

[@damiondominichumble5410]

2005 best season ever

[@jeanguion3223]

this is a great thing you've put together here...really enjoyed reminiscing for 2 hours uninterrupted..tracks were so much more technical and better paced back then...

[@trevorb7645]

Ricky truly is the greatest rider thats ever been in the sport

[@Noah-rc3ip]

Ricky's RM250 is the coolest bike ever

[@tobywoodard7]

SO amazing seeing how fast how Ricky was on that RM 250X! They wanted him on the 450 when they signed him. Wow, I bet they were glad they gave in to his demands!

[@jimhiscott2918]

Damn damn damn!!!! One of the best races I have ever seen with 22 Chad Reed taking the win. Just insane action at every turn!!!!

[@DeletedUser73926]

This group is stacked af Holy 💩

[@Lilmickcrocodiledundee0001]

I miss these days. Stewart my favorite rider. The man could fly

[@JC-ck4wk]

Man just saying there is no one that races in the 2017 season as hard and as Ballsy as RC did back in the disay

[@jakethelittlesnake6258]

There is no attitude in Supercross like this anymore, wish it would go back to this type of racing again. And this is coming from a young guy.

[@shawndoucette9797]

RC truly the G.O.A.T. Great guy to boot.

[@JCem8409]

One of the best seasons and also when team graphics were basic

[@purwantiallan5089]

Miss these actions during covid19...

[@hybridcheef110]

this is when i started riding. this is my favorite season by far

[@upstate1bmx]

god this is my childhood

[@TheBuckywheat]

1:03:23 is such an epic moment ! Two legends side by side in the air.

[@dagodigs]

Yes sir mc is my icon my brother died from cancer we rode all our life an mc signed his Jersey the year

[@kevincarlson589]

Love this year remembering my new start in racing long after my 82ndAirborne service

[@Cowboy2659]

I'm a little disappointed in Race Fans like chad reed either beat or was second the whole series like he's a great rider but doesn't get the hype and respect as carmichael or bubba. and he's STILL Racing like thats nuts! what a bad ass

[@telefunkenyou47]

Cowboy2659 - If you're rootin' for James and/or Ricky, you gotta dislike Chad because he's Australian. (Rules are rules)

[@brownsworthy7323]

@@telefunkenyou47 gotta respect the dude though

[@mikeskidmore6754]

@ 14:00 kind of Cool to see Ricky Carmichael smoke the 450 cc 4 Strokes on his two Stroke 250 cc Suzuki

[@ThereEbumpin]

Saw them at Dallas was an awesome season of motocross

[@Anthony_aus]

As a mainly enduro focused fella just getting into supercross, the fact that they have gone away from two strokes hurts my soul. I want to watch new supercross races with 2 bangers! Also I have a hard time deciding whether to root for RC or Reed.. RC is a fun rider but I'm Australian and so is Reed. RC is my choice so far!

[@brandontodd8890]

I miss these days!!!!

[@galamodels1115]

Best season ever

[@djjazzyjeff1232]

Ricky was just on another level.

[@Antmanmoto]

You forget how James Stewart has been NOT finishing seasons for a long time....he could've had sooooo many more W's

[@fredgarvinMP]

I too would have loved to see him get close to McGrath's record but 2nd all time isn't too bad!

[@roosthrower]

Stewart was the King of fast supercross when he didn't crash, I wish he was like Ricky, saving all those crashes. Even when he crashed I saluted him What a star

[@sambuvca22]

Win or loose. NOBODY had or could even copy McGrath’s style. Looked boss on that Honda too. Glad I got to witness his career.

[@navalseabee]

man supercross has changed so much

[@uhh_sal]

The year my bike was brand new lol haha. I honestly wish 2 strokes were still popular in supercross... (as in professional supercross)

[@medicatedflowers821]

This was by far the greatest season there was

[@MX-CO]

What in the World was Honda thinking, letting RC go ?

[@TheHopson]

Tarz Thomas too bad he quit so early! Them damn twins cost him his career!

[@jimhiscott2918]

$$$$

[@MX-CO]

Thats all he ever rode with at Honda was the Aluminum frame. I think your thinking of McGrath

[@jimhiscott2918]

@@MX-CO I was going to say that but I wasn't 100% sure but I believe your right.

[@BoostedDilly]

More of these please!

[@todddooley793]

Unreal how fast stew was?? 2nd race ever on 250 after injury he wins.. WOW!

[@jeanguion3223]

Seeing the way Super-X used to be when 250cc 2-strokes where the normal race bikes makes me sure the 4-stroke has ruined indoor moto-cross........its time to beat the the dog and go back to these kinds of , tite, close, curvy tracks,... They hold a lower average speed, have higher jumps, and are really more impressive and entertaining to watch..... At least racing survived till 2006 or so......

[@I_Am_BearSquatch]

Miss racing like this in 2020.

[@jerseyjay607]

Stewart is the best ever hands down..... Carmichael knows it... they all do!

[@gabrielfuenzalida9597]

Yes.. bubba the best

[@Davido50]

Best motorsport in the world 🌎.

[@jakessmallengines]

One thing I noticed this track was a lot smoother than the old Pontiac Silverdome days no wonder they run faster ...exciting race great talent...

[@jakessmallengines]

I understand bike suspension technology is a lot better in 2005 race track is beautiful

[@ashleycrashdissinger8021]

Another Great job. I'd love to see a spotlight on the late great wild man Danny Magoo Chandler.

[@EarthSurferUSA]

Type in "Wild Magoo" on YT. Documentary, and good. One film has some sound missing, and the other (in segments in order I believe) does not. Great footage of the fearless man in action too.

[@KowboyUSA]

Man, those fellas could race

[@snowzZzZz]

Seeing this and Ricky's compliments to James, I really think that a lot of Reed's issue with Stewart at a certain point was jealousy and bitterness towards Stewarts natural talent. He didn't like losing to Ricky, he saw Stewart as more of the same. A guy that prevented him from being at the pinnacle of the sport.

[@EarthSurferUSA]

There was also Unadilla, (I think in 2002), with James on the KX125 winning the championship against Chad, (who I think was on a YZ250 4-stroke at the time.). Chad was not getting good starts with James doing so and winning, and he said, "I can beat him if I can start with him." So at Unadilla James was in the lead about the half way point, with Chad a distant second after working through some pack again,---and James slowed down. He slowed down to let Chad pass him, then James passed him back and left Chad behind. David Bailey was the pro commentator and said, "Man, that is such a mental blow, Chad will never bet James again." In a post race interview James said, "I kept hearing that he could beat me, and I just wanted to see if it was true.". I could see how that could sour Chads attitude toward James for the rest of his life. But that racing. :)

[@johnrandall-b8u]

@@EarthSurferUSA YOUR ASSESSMENT IS RIGHT ON TARGET!!!

[@jsk326]

This was a race where 2 stroke 250 or or 4 stroke 450 were still melding.

[@derrick_kading4236]

It’s just a bs ply to get rid of 2 strokes

[@cbrdealer]

2 strokes just take more skill. I don't care what anyone says. 2 stokes were more entertaining to watch. They were more affordable to buy, run, and maintain for families who like ride. Plus they sound WAY cooler.

[@EarthSurferUSA]

And we had a lot less serious injuries, and even deaths are now happening on the tracks. I say we should sue the EPA for that. But I doubt we can sue a dictatorship.

[@paulwain8640]

What a season

[@amausa9693]

Jamie Little is literally wife goals.

[@buryurfear14]

She's still pretty.....but DAMN!! She was especially hot back then.

[@georgedavis9411]

Here,here we need to get rid of the open class and get back to the real super cross 250 class was the best..i am on a YZ250 for life.

[@terrymoore4057]

ricky Carmichael suzuki looks the best

[@EarthSurferUSA]

First line, "Never before, had a single season of Supercross been stacked with so much talent!" He mentioned 5 guys, and I added LaRocco. Short memory though, and he was a commentator in the 80's. 83-85 for example, Hannah, Barnett, Bailey, O'Mara, Glover, Ward, Lechien, Johnson, Howerton, ---did I miss anybody who won a championship?

[@specforged5651]

Crazy the technology. Watching Ricky’s headcam was making me nauseous. Especially after watching Kenny’s during his win at Anaheim 2. That’s like your playing a video game. So awesome.

[@2strokesmoke857]

Coolest year I think

[@seantamke3108]

Nearly a Million views on an old Race with low rez. It'll go further, 2 strokes were more exciting.

[@mikebrown41182]

I am still so pissed of that Steve Whitelock and FIM/AMA ruined the two strokes. Unbelivable how much fun it was to see them ride these two strokes because pushing them required more skills. Honda - Suzuki - Kawasaki wake up and start produce them again!

[@gabrielfuenzalida9597]

James the best

[@VlogEpicness]

Cameron Steele was the best commentator

[@bryceowen3114]

Vlog Epicness not even. Cameron Steele is annoying and isn't too well educated

[@davehalcomb2258]

Art Eckman, David Bailey for me

[@buffmuff6153]

WHY WOULD ANYONE DISLIKE THIS.

[@mattiazanetta335]

RC's corner speed was unreal... 🤯🤯

[@EarthSurferUSA]

Talent,--and a lowered bike. People don't understand the cornering advantage. I do, because I lowered my own bike a bit. Way too tall modern YZ250 2-strokes.

[@microsoftteams2663]

Ricky WAS a BADASS.

[@crystalstanborough4053]

who else was cheering for Jeremy... damn he used to dominate on the ole CR !

[@davehalcomb2258]

Always cheering Jeremy and Travis, Jeremy on a Yamaha

[@shaunthomson3978]

watching in 2021!

[@recklessreg7808]

RC & CHAD Lapping 3rd & 4th 😲

[@llla4091]

What a gnarly turntables race

[@user-zx1ir7jt4c]

Talent galore!

[@ralphreynolds4803]

Whoooo! Chad was RIPPING in Pontiac!!!

[@amausa9693]

Why is it that just about every Bar to Bar is available accept 2006..? One of the most hype battle filled seasons ever?? This makes no sense.

[@brettrussell6207]

AMA USA I’m still searching for 2006 bar to bar

[@davidhaworth7152]

Only one I can’t find is 2003

[@gabrielfuenzalida9597]

James the best..

[@joewallace5907]

1:10:15 that was the best finish to any of the races, hated seeing RC lose like that but what an amazing race

[@EarthSurferUSA]

I loved that (2nd round?) mud race. It is not suppose to be easy. :)

[@T.J.Caldwell318]

@29:22 when McGrath looks back at Ferry I thought that was so badass

[@Devin-fp5eo]

I was at the race in toronto seein Chad and Ricky go at. Think I was 6

[@palla25]

PURO SPETTACOLO

[@gawdszn302]

lets just say this Mcgrath was lucky to race when he did u dont see any of his competitors high on any win list

[@sleppy_piggy]

Bro I was like 4 years old when this was going on

[@StayOnEm]

Being born In 05, man i wish i was born to see this live action, i’m getting adrenaline just hearing the commentators

[@Bradygoodz]

2 stroke 😍😍

[@frankbirger8278]

What was the year when he won supercross and motocross with a crf 450

[@Jb-mp1in]

I think if stewart didn't crash the 2nd round he prob would have won this year rookie season on the 250

[@dylanjones678]

Factory 250cc 2T 50hp vs 450cc 4T 60hp. The 250 2T vs 450 4T days were unfair, but rider skill prevails.

[@ryderking1975]

When I think of the 2000s i think of Cameron steele's voice

[@DaytonaPrototypes]

Yep! Whenever I hear him I think of MotoX at the X Games.

[@amypoppy1858]

Think 1999 was more stacked with talent throughout the field

[@WaveOfPig]

"Chad Reed, like a Great Barrier Reef, can smell blood in the water in the form of Kevin Windham."

[@JWPshenigans]

Trevor haha! I heard that and instantly scrolled down to see if anybody else caught it. We’re so critical of commentators today and reflect back as if they were flawless 15 years ago.

[@estudio87records]

great times!!! 🥰😍