"Bubba was fast but..." Jeffrey Herlings on the 2022 AMA Motocross Season thus far - Gypsy Tales

Jeffrey Herlings and Jase Macalpine review the first 3 rounds of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship.
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Jeffrey Herlings is often referred to as the fastest man alive. He is a 5x MXGP World Champion and rarely does interviews. I was fortunate enough to film a young Herlings at the McGrath ranch way back in 2013 but we haven't had any contact since then. From just that one shoot though I always knew Jeffery would make a hell of a podcast if we were ever able to make it happen and today is the day.
Jeff is not afraid to speak his mind and is honest not just about his strengths but also his weaknesses. We talk about sand, his relationship with Eli Tomac, his future plans and much more.
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[@recordfishhunter9234]

Wow Herlings just said he doesn't even think he could beat Eli Tomac when Eli is on a roll ! What a humble top notch dude ! Nothing but respect for this guy ! Thanks GYPSY TALES !!

[@buffmuff6153]

But he would try.

[@shooter7a]

JH has said this before. Many ex pros have said that when Eli is 100% confident, there is no one who has ever ridden a dirt bike faster. I was at Hangtown in 2015, and it was just nuts how much faster he was than anyone else. They way he rode the track was simply different from everyone else. Even riders who are still competing acknowledge that when Eli is on it, they are racing for 2nd. But when Eli is not feeling it, he backs off and really slows down, especially after his 2015 crash. Since 2015, Eli has never really crashed hard.

[@ItsTheRufus]

@@shooter7a yeah Eli would have went 24-0 that year for sure. I don’t think him crashing had anything to do with him going that fast though, even if he was going half that speed he would have ate shit, pretty sure Stewart crashed in that same section a year or 2 before that. It was a freak thing, just like Roczen in 2017, Roczen would have won that SX season hands down.

[@shooter7a]

@@ItsTheRufus I don't think he would have gone 24-0. He was going TOO fast, and I do think that is why he crashed. Instead of pacing himself, Eli was riding as hard as he could. He was in the groove and just hammering. When you do that, things go great...then suddenly you are on the ground. Note that after that season, after Eli went through that, he became of up and down in his riding. After that bad crash, he was more in tune with his confidence of lack of it on certain days, and that is why we started seeing those off rides from Eli.

[@ItsTheRufus]

@@shooter7a agree to disagree there, he was on a completely different level than anyone else that year. Even if he would have turned it down a little bit, no one would have touched him. But I do agree in that he never pushes the limit when he’s not comfortable anymore because of that crash. As much as us riders hate to admit it, you never truly get over those big injuries. When I broke my femur it was hard coming back and trying to go that fast again.

[@bigram7235]

Herlings has a humbleness that is very refreshing. True Respect for the American riders. They Respect him 100%, I’m sure. Thanks Gypsy!!

[@mikejones1137]

I like the way Herlings can see other people's skills

[@shane_ohara51]

Jeffery is so well spoken and such a sick dude

[@jeremywalters2205]

We need JH racing our National series; America will love Jeffrey.

[@kodamian7139]

They booed him when he came over and beat everyone on one moto.

[@07Leebo]

The respect from Jeffrey is insane... he has matured so much & loves the sport!

[@jordanjohnson7262]

Dude I love Herlings. He has respect for other riders and I really enjoyed how he appreciates Eli’s skill and is a true fan of the sport. Sort of like AC. This was an amazing show. Thanks boys

[@tcmx712]

Easily the best interview Gypsy Tales has ever had. Have to admit I didn't realise Herlings was such a cool dude off the track aswell

[@moto3463]

Herlings is just awesome he’s passionate about the sport and he’s probably the best rider in this generation. Humble & intelligent. Glad we have someone like him in our Sport makes me proud. Good stuff

[@anthonymoreno57]

Herlings calls it as is! What a G

[@VKrug919]

People forget Roczen's last season on the Suzuki was as dominant as it gets. He won every Moto except for two in that Outdoor season

[@bjs001001]

Love listening to Herlings talking motocross. Dude is bad ass on the bike and off.

[@garrett3234]

Herlings seems like a cool ass dude.. He also in this podcast seems like a normal guy humble and just a fan of the sport

[@islanddoggear]

Damn. You can tell Herlings lives and breathes moto. He knows all the details of every race in different series’ around the world. This dudes an animal.

[@bobovv6060]

So awesome to hear Herlings opinions and insights on the season, no one better to hear it from. Great guy.

[@CLP2102]

kick ass interview, have never been a MXGP fan, but after seeing carioli and herlings interviews, I believe I'm going to tune in.

[@michaeltaylor4567]

I have watched a few of your JH vids and it is so refreshing to just hear a talk honestly without all the BS! I know the Dutch are renowned for their honesty but these JH talks are some of the best interviews ive seen in a long time! He will make a superb announcer in the future if he wants to! Thanks Bullet and Gypsy!

[@kennethbisbeejr4283]

Awesome interview! HERLINGS A stud also. When he's on a roll tomac couldn't bet him either. Thanks for keeping it real!!

[@jeffro5032]

Jase , this interview was incredible. Jeffrey has always gave props when props were due , and in this one , he went above and beyond. Showed humility and gave out props to guys like Eli , Chase and Kenny. That's awesome , coming from someone that at times , was the fastest man on the planet .....hands down!! Going to jump on Vital and blow that thread up that started a few days ago. I'll probably get yelled at again. Thanks for this one!

[@ronaldtravis970]

Man ! to get a compliment from such a great Champion like JH 84 , That’s really saying something 👍

[@westonrountree]

I'm a huge eli fan and appreciate the respect from herlings but herlings might be the only one but he can definitely run that pace of eli when eli is on

[@Rangerusa1111]

Herlings is a straight shooter. Incredible talent, true ambassador for the sport. It's awesome how Motocross and technology is bridging the Europe / USA racing divide. I love watching both the MXGP and the USA Supercross and National Series. The riders in both series are awesome riders.

[@flyfishincrazy]

These are the best ever Gypsy!

[@billpitts5966]

I have really enjoyed your Herlings interviews.

[@bimmer666]

Awesome Guy! True student of the game.

[@nickcarter3231]

Herlings knowledge on riders and past dates with crashes etc is IMPRESSIVE

[@tomslack1952]

Herlings is such a fanboy of the American scene (supercross and AMA motocross). Great to see

[@Tmogangsta714]

This dude is smart as fuck and even more impressive humble as fuck what a great champion and got nothing but true respect for him thank you Jeffrey for doing g this you have got fans here in america

[@DJ-tn9zk]

So amazing to hear herlings be so respectful of the us guys... there's no doubt us riders had a huge impact on him growing up. Fyi herlings has the potential to be another everts and cairolli. 1% shows respect to 1% no matter the country or series

[@waynegarfield6607]

That was a VERY impressive interview. For a top rider to give his competition ( not mxgp but he has raced many times against all the riders he mentioned except Sexton and Lawerance bros. ) that much accolades and positive things to say especially towards Tomac who he said when he is on is faster than him. most racers dont say to much encouraging due to the severe mental games they play and giving your arch rivals confidence is usually not done. shows his professionalism and in his own riding abilities and confidence in himself. I also didnt realize how knowledgeable he is with the AMA and knew the details of each race. saw him race at Redbud MXDN and few years back. the only one faster that day was Glen Coldenhoff. Both on KTM 450 and absolutely shredding the sand. They were doing Larroccos leap with ease.

[@clemsontigz1]

I've never been a fan outside of watching Herlings talent on the track but, I'm a fan after listening to his interview. #respect

[@brachstrawder237]

I could have this same conversation with anyone who has been watching the sport for the past 10 years or so. Thanks Captain Obvious.

[@clemsontigz1]

@@brachstrawder237 Tf you talkn bout ? Or ta who ?.

[@johnanderson6880]

Really enjoying the herlings stuff great watch really respectful and real . Dude would race anyone

[@googsy5773]

jeff talks as fast as he rides!

[@marionroggenland3594]

Amazing dude!!!

[@johng6586]

Nice deak with the title, great substance. Keep it up Gypsy.

[@GYPSYTALES]

Thank you kindly

[@psychofunksoldier02]

Really cool to listen to Herlings talk American MX. It would be awesome to see him race here! Is there another MX of Nations coming up?

[@Tylerhoward2]

Difference in Jeffrey and Eli is Eli stays healthy his whole career

[@CaptainSteve777]

Not true. Eli used to carry obscene speed and risk even when 40 seconds in the lead. He's never been the same since his huge crash in Denver that wrecked both of his shoulders. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWLKZomcgNaJhdE

[@megaboomnetwork9383]

That was super disrespectful

[@dalejohnston7096]

Elli wouldn’t have the same competition as Jeff, therefore riding within himself. Jeff is taking more risks.

[@tylerbryant8012]

Eli hasn't stayed healthy his whole career though....... 🙄

[@thflash09msr]

@@tylerbryant8012 Exactly what I was thinking because Tomac definitely has lost some titles from injuries

[@rowieg2172]

Love Jeffreys honesty about other riders, every opinion seems on point . Jeffrey and Kenny at factory ktm 2023 ✊

[@Urkuwayku]

Like Kenny, definitely would sit down and have a beer w Herlings.

[@BreauxBobby]

And Jason Anderson won the 2nd moto of The Motocross of Nations in Maggiora, Italy. What a ride. He was amazing. Even beat Herlings, who if I’m remembering correctly, had just started riding 450’s. Herlings’ podium interviews come across totally different than this - he’s very confident in himself. I’ve admired what he says on the podium, too. He doesn’t hold back. You don’t win as much as Herlings by holding back.

[@johntomasik1555]

What's funny is how so many people other than the riders make the argument that Herlings or Tomac is faster than the other. Both have repeatedly said that if the other guy is feeling it, that guy would win. What's so hard to understand that you have two unbelievably fast racers, riding as close to as fast as the bikes can go, would be a situation that none of us can predict, and the only real way to know is to have the guys race against each other? Personally, I never really had favorites or a biased opinion. Racers are who they are, and all I care about is great entertainment and also seeing how amazingly fast the top riders can ride. Had the opportunity to race once against (I use that term loosely, because there wasn't any real race between me and that rider) Ty Davis, and that guy was 2 gears taller everywhere. He absolutely smoked me, and I couldn't imagine riding a bike that fast.

[@TheCarelessAquarius]

I hope herlings comes to America to race. Would love to see him tackle supercross. And see him put on a clinic in the outdoors.

[@zacharyradford5552]

It probably to late for him to learn supercross. Never gonna forget 2017 at Ironman Herlings came with only his suspension and had one day to get used to the bike that the engine and frame is different from his usual. He dominated moto1 moto2 he fell after the first turn got back up in dead last and went all the way to first passing Tomac who had the red plate he looked over at him and pulled a tear off. He went 1-1 the American SX/MX reporters thought he was gonna finish 4th.

[@bbqgigi5510]

tomac is a beast

[@billself354]

Super cool

[@dkcampbell3]

Pretty late to the party here, but herlings seems like a really cool guy. Interesting perspective and info too.. I never realized that bike position is an issue for 94 post-injury..

[@xafbxmoto269]

When bubba was in the zone no one today would be able to catch him.

[@merccrewlcab2385]

Until he crashes... haha! Love Bubba but he sure did bail alot!

[@alexdavies729]

Supercross yes but motocross Tomac would beat everyone. RC included

[@MrDixieNormus]

@@alexdavies729 bro don’t be coming at the goat. RC was unbeatable!

[@ricksmith7659]

@@alexdavies729 absolutely not

[@acecheeks9495]

💯%!!!.... True!

[@roosthrower]

Herlings is 100% 👍

[@merccrewlcab2385]

Herlings should get over here for a few rounds of MX and race SX for '23, it would be beyond awesome! He sure does study the US riders eh, so passionate and knowledgable about it! He already fits right in! Star needs to sign him! Woot!

[@jonathondavis170]

KTM/Red Bull isn't going to let him go!

[@SoleAddictions]

It would be stupid of him to race supercross considering he’s never done it before

[@blakeh5847]

I feel like Herlings belongs on real tracks and not SX

[@featheredindian]

@@blakeh5847 very true, it takes a long time to learn SC, and JH is well past it. He is an outright outdoors man. I have huge respect for both of these riders, but both guys on there A game. Herlings is untouchable. He is built differently, the man is a machine

[@guyfantastico8268]

Nothing was more impressive than the beat down Herlings put down on US soil @ Ironman 2017

[@merccrewlcab2385]

Jace! Get JLaw on the show!

[@Davinhomx]

Love how he talks about kenny cause I saw them both race races in germany on 85ccs. And Herlings knows what he is talkin about. Cause this is no disrespect but he was the only one to keep up with kenny. With that I mean that herlings lappes up to position 3 prolly. But at the end he still was like 20 seconds behind kenny bruh. This kid was a f'n monster. This guy beat max nagl who was second in mx1 world championship at that point at the age of 14 or 15 on a 250cc in frankenbach

[@DozerMoto]

I've gained a lot of respect for Mr Herlings .

[@carisi2k11]

Gypsy should have asked him if he is thinking of doing a full AMA schedule of supercross and motocross. MXGP is fine but really he has been there and done that. These last 3 years of his career should see him in the US going for supercross chips.

[@coloradoriversurfer5421]

Great stuff. JA21 rides a dirtbike like he grew up playing ice hockey--not soccer. For some reason, to me, it looks like Honda has installed pogo sticks between the wheels and the frame of their dirtbikes for years now.

[@keithhayter3178]

JH is the fastest Motocross rider on the planet. Eli is the greatest overall rider if taking into account SX and MX.

[@kelliebrooks9094]

Just made me think about JS getting IV s with a nurse..wow

[@kelliebrooks9094]

Hey jase...i heard u talking about P E D s...i use a recovery drink know as gatorade..never been a powerade user...but im pretty fit played 6 hours of tennis a day race 750 supersport MX SX HS ENDUROS but i had notice gatorade for recovery is not working anymore....i race that evening down G2 quart of gatorade wake up in the morning great muscles happy again...but gatorade is not doing it just not bringing recovery so i stop it...some time later im in 7/11 coffee gas station an i guy standing behind has this Electrolyte stuff...he said it really works...so couple weeks later i tryed on an started using it ...its very similar to infant pedilyte same company...i ready the bottle it has 7 main ingrediants i should mention i have severe stomach lasseration from a car accident so digestion is a 3 probably why i could never get my stamina up to pro level...but this electrolyte stuff is very good i drink half a bottle an natural spring water like a gallon hot hot hard work out i my intake the whole bottle over a couple hours....i used a product years ago from a big health an nutrition store pretty sure i got cancer from it for what ever reason....that made me wise...to dangers of stuff...so i stick to a more natural diet...Electrolit sorry its Electrolit i tell people it kind like an iv an like an adult version of pedolyte...gatorade was helping the recovery any more ...so i gave up till this...stuff especially with covid around i was trying to keep my electrolytes an body rich in water being we are 35 percent fluid humans....i know doug henry was getting IVs between moto back in 1991 he had some kronic fatigue or digestive issue....i never heard mite have been dehydration i firget what they said was wrong he was sick with some disorder...

[@BlueTransAm83]

HRC is rolling on outdoors. Both classes. Thing is with outdoors. Like team Yamaha,,, will they be more dialed in. Also on vary different tracks. Chase is fast though, no brag,,, but said that 2 years ago.

[@noclue2830]

umm no big crashes? what about the pole wreck at hangtown!??

[@Corteum]

What sort of horsepower does Herlings ride with in his 450?

[@bryantucker1270]

Herlings is fast as shit but when Eli is clicking dude is on another level

[@johnnyv673]

Herlings is way faster

[@USMC-1911]

@@johnnyv673 ya just ask him , and Eli was not even close to being Stewart.

[@bryantucker1270]

@@johnnyv673 I will say this 2015-2016 Eli no way today Eli I’m not sure

[@alexdavies729]

@@USMC-1911 you’re right he is faster then Stewart outdoors.

[@alondite215]

@@USMC-1911 He said flat-out that he doesn't think he can beat Eli when he goes Beast Mode, and James _literally_ said that Eli was the only guy he was afraid of coming up, and Eli beat him straight-up several times even early in his 450 career.

[@KSH172]

James stewart when in the zone is unmatched even more so in supercross. Nobody is touching stewart in supercross in terms of raw speed and talent.

[@brachstrawder237]

Preach! Maybe it was the adderall, but Stewart win or die all the time.

[@Davinhomx]

Kenny at the age of 14 would scrub 90 degrees sideways on a 250cc while winning mx2 races at masters against world championship racers aged like 20-25 while dude was so small he needed a stand besides his bike to be able to start cause he couldn't reach the bottom. Dude beat the 2nd overall finisher in the MXGP MX1 Class in Nagl in a race at germany fair and square aged f'n 14 maybe 15 but I think actually 14. This kid was the real f'n deal. I know exactly what herlings means. It is no wonder that Herlings talks that way about him cause they both are simular age and raced against each other at young ages. And even tho herlings was 10 tiers above the rest Roczen at least back then was still a tier above him. Ever seen a 14 year old win the SX2 class 250cc? Yeah roczen did that in dortmund. That's the biggest supercross in germany. Again while not beeing able to touch the ground with his feet. Just to make that clear, teams back in the days sometimes managed to get ama riders over there. So as a comparison Chad Reed once finished 2nd overall in german supercross, granted I think it was SX1 so 450cc. It was in 2001 but reed was already 19 years of age at that point. Again, roczen won the SX2 class on a 250cc at the age of 14. Also in 2001 Chad Reed raced some Inter DM races in germany still at the age of 19. While I don't have results that is inter DM. I think now we only got the DM nowadays (Deutsche-Meisterschaft) wich is below the adac masters series. I don't have reeds results and only the entry programm of team Kosak from back then wich james stewart also raced for before but again Reed was 19 at that point. Kenny won the 450cc class of the masters with 15 even tho in reality he raced half the races aged 14. If roczen would have never crashed he would have ended his career as the goat and it would not have even been close. Fact is he was so talented that he moved up to 250cc class at like the age of 13-14. You will never see how insane that looks in the US cause it is very unusual. He did it anyway. He was born in 1994 and won the ADAC MX Masters (that's the biggest series in germany but generally in europe behind world championship) in 2009. So at the age of 14-15. The Masters is the highest class. It is 250cc and 450cc machines. World championship top 10 riders regularly participated there in between. You got to see that sh tho to believe it. The US after he sadly crashed never got to see what this kid really was. Now they say he is scared to race somebody hard when bavk when he was 14 or 15 and didn't manage to touch the ground with his feet a 26 year old max nagl was pissed because kenny bumped into him on purpose on the last lap for the win in a preseason event. This kid was anything but definetly not scared what so ever of racong hard. You know how funny it sounds if the announcer says and there is this guy aged 25, this guy aged 22 and there is max nagl the world championships second place finisher last season aged 26 and at the far right is our small kenny aged 14 he is the only guy who stands a chance against max so watch out for him this race!! And he goes and him and nagl lap like everyone in the race but kenny still manages to win the overall against him with nagl going 1/2 and kenny going 2/1?. Dude nagl like I said was very talented, he raced the MXGP class for factory KTM back then but at the age of 26 he STILL LOST AGAINST A GUY NOT EVEN IN PUBERTY!. Americans don't know that, Herlings does tho cause he was there...in the 85cc class.

[@gawdszn302]

now American fans & european fans can chill the american riders respect this dude & he respects them..u dont hear tomac or herlings saying i would smoke his ass & he even admits when Eli is on a roll even he doesnt know if he can beat him ..also his knowledge is top tier

[@jagarcia2018]

Herlings has won 2 MXGPs titles.3 MX2 titles.

[@funkoff5]

Who is this gypsy guy?Did he race?

[@petergriffin4629]

What I hope for Kenny is that he maybe actually leaves Honda, changes to a smaller team, gets healthy again and gets his second wind like Anderson did. He has shown that he doesn't need a works bike to absolutely woop the entire field, so I think he might be able to do that again

[@jordanwhisson5407]

James may have been fastest from time to time but RC beat him most of the time to me RC has been the most complete racer ever

[@jeffstuart4424]

Rc was faster outdoors. Idk why everyone says Stewart was the fastest man ever. Stewart was fast indoors but he couldn't touch Rc outdoors. I watched Rc 10 seconds behind Stewart run over 3 seconds a lap faster to catch, pass, and leave. Rc was tomacs beast mode every single week. Believe people don't truly understand how good Carmichael was

[@brock83196831]

@bluesafari yeah ive got to watch JS7 race indoors/outdoors as well multiple times, James was the fastest both indoor and outdoor. just wasn't consistent, there is no doubt he was faster than RC. I have also got to watch RC race both indoors/outdoors..

[@xanc18]

I bet he is kicking himself not being in this series right now even just a season with top 3 euros here riding it would be sick just seeing like nations for an entire season omg would be amazing

[@carlongo]

Tomac is fast on a good day but not comparable to JS7 even less comparable to Carmichael, the goat should always be recognized as the fastest, fitest, most consistent beast to ever ride a dirt bike!

[@user-un5my5bw4j]

Herlings is an absolute beast. Problem with ken roczan is he crys constantly

[@TheJGJR9]

Ken right now is like Sebastian Vettel in 2019 and chase is leclerc

[@davidgould5708]

How he can speak in his non native tongue so quickly! The guy is pure speed.

[@dkcampbell3]

That's actually very common in Holland, and fairly common in Europe generally.

[@jordanonofer3886]

Huge fan of herlings after this interview. Didn't know to much of his personality prior. Mad respect to his craft. Eli is bad. But let's be real. Stewart is the fastest ever let's not forget

[@MMACHMP]

Roczen should have never left KTM

[@acecheeks9495]

His best season he ever had was on a Suzuki.

[@jonsnow178]

@@acecheeks9495 true but he still would of been just as great if not greater if he stayed with KTM

[@nikolasgibson3438]

Rumors are he hated the bike even though he was fast on it.

[@premix3663]

no mentions of Dillian Ferrandis? he legit held off tomac multiple motos when tomac was charging through the pack, last year DF was easily the fastest rider in the outdoors, sadly hes out this year.

[@frankiek2269]

Yeah. I think that’s an “outta sight, outta mind” thing. Ferrandes being off [not that fast] at SX this year, plus him being injured before this season started has something to do with that. If Dylan had a race or two and podiumed, before getting sidelined, I think Herlings would’ve mentioned him.

[@AverageJosh769]

I dont think he was necessarily the fastest last year, he really just pulled a dungey and was the only rider pulling consistent podiums all year. kenny had off weekends, sexton had off weekends, tomac didnt turn it up until the second half of the season (still finished second) and the rest of the factory guys were good for a podium or two when the aforementioned were off. ferrandis was just always there

[@Unkownktm]

His Opening comment, “Tracks are really safe” this is a problem for Supercross as it’s catering for mediocre riders. Not saying the riders are not good, but the tracks don’t test the riders. If they were old school tracks, the top 10 riders would mostly be in different order of 1 to 10. Example, Tomac is so good on fast hard tracks just as Herlings is. The tracks also minimise the ability to pass, so if you get a good start, you pretty much guaranteed stop 5

[@waynegarfield6607]

he wasnt always like that bit definitely had matured and become humble in his adulthood. was a super fast punk back in the day and it pissed people off cause he was so much faster than they were.....essentially in the sand. remember seeing an article in I think MX action, JH wasnt a pro , still on a 85 and it said was the fastest ir soon to be sand rider in the world. they were right. Bumps me out at Redbud MXDN a couple years ago when they put crazy truckloads of sand and transformed the track into a completely different one than our national held there. it suited the Eyros. especially Herlings and Coldenhoff. why they did it I am not sure. I thought you were supposed to keep each track its unique one if a kind layout. that's why they change tracks and countries every year. but not to turn them into sand tracks. race Southwick if that's the goal in US. Any one who says it's easy never raced there and is fooling themselves but not the locals who know better. it used to be worse. it lost a lot of top soil/ deep sand.

[@gistingsportyr1542]

ingin jepri herling bermain di ama motorcross

[@leadhead7338]

Team Green...Always!

[@thflash09msr]

Sucks they have dropped off the way they have. Yamaha and Honda are definitely the top teams now.

[@leadhead7338]

@@thflash09msr we’ll see for how long, they all switch back and forth, but I’m a fan of them all, and I’ve owned all them Honda, Yamaha in 2-strokes from 60’s 80’s 125’s my favorite was by far my 02 YZ125 Troy replica, and I’ve never owned a KX, but always wanted to as a kid, but now my boy is 12 and races amateur Motocross in 2 states and in 2 years we have only ran KX 65 and his new 2022 KX85 which he loves, and they are amazing kids bikes, I don’t think there are any better kids bikes available, and no kids bike have won more than KX probably….

[@thflash09msr]

@@leadhead7338 Yeah the KX’s are nice bikes. My kid loves his KTM 85 and they also make some awesome mini bikes and it definitely shows every year at Loretta Lynn’s.

[@ericmiles1852]

I think Herlings against barcia and anderson ??? Hahaha. I wouldnt miss it

[@lizzydog5728]

100%ON KEN AND HIS FEAR AND REMEMBER HIS BROTHER IN LAW GOT PARALYZED WHEN RIDING WITH KENNY?

[@jordanemede]

I love Kenny and have alot of respect for him but we need to honestly consider after 10 surgeries that he MAY have had or still has a problem with opiates. These guys are superhuman but no one is immune to addiction especially opiates. I hope I'm wrong but it IS possible.

[@Rebu1lt]

Who the Fuck is " Estallin" is that how he says Anderson 🤣🤣🤣

[@reddawn1487]

Why is cooper Webb talking with this funny accent ? Head injury ?

[@theworldclassmaster]

Tomac couldn’t carry Bubba’s jock strap.

[@franklee6518]

What?

[@Steezy_Mx]

Bubba was fast af and riding beyond what anybody was doing at the time, Ricky was more consistent but he didn’t let it all hang out there as often as Bubba. Bubba changed the sport. This was back when you were still playing with turds in your diapers so I don’t expect you to remember, Jeffery.

[@keithpeterson3447]

You didn't see Ricky's career did you? Ricky hammered James on the regular man. Did you ever watch them race? James couldn't match Ricky's speed outdoors. He crashed when he tried. Outdoors NOBODY had anything for Ricky. Ricky was undefeated in the year he retired. Had 2 undefeated seasons & had 2 one loss seasons. Thats 4&1/2 seasons with only 2 losses. Nobody beat him straight up in those either. He crashed & was catching James but ran out of time. Supercross was a little different. James was crazy fast but was riding over his head. But don't get it twisted, Outdoors Ricky was virtually unbeatable.

[@Steezy_Mx]

@@keithpeterson3447 Yeah ive watched it over and over again and I still stand by what I said. Bubba did change the sport and doesn’t get the credit he deserves. Had MTV not got ahold of James he would have the same amount of championship wins if not more than Ricky. Along with MTV James was also riding a completely new Yamaha that was still being tested. All time wins James Stewart motocross 125/250 - 28 wins RIcky C. motocross 125/250 - 26 wins Supercross James Stewart - 50 Ricky Charmichael - 48

[@keithpeterson3447]

@@Steezy_Mx What did ypu watch? You're WAY off. 🤣🤣 Where did you get those stats? Ricky's numbers are off the charts compared to EVERYONE else. Like 2nd place all time isn't even close. Ypu could throw 50 wins away & Rickybis still a mile ahead of everyone else....& he retired EARLY!! Rick rode a Suzuki & everyone said you can't win on one of those. Dude went undefeated on it & had 2 one loss seasons & was undefeated in the 6 races he ran when retiring. James was there through it all & wanted to beat Ricky at least ONCE straight up but never did.

[@Steezy_Mx]

@@keithpeterson3447 why did you remove your comment? lol Ricky went undefeated in 2002 on a 2 stroke. There wasn’t challenger to Ricky in 2004 with his 24-0 season on a 4 stroke. Windham gave him a run for his money in 2003 but only because Ricky was riding a 2stroke still. Stewart was coming off what some call the greatest 125 career of all time in 2004. Bubba had undefeated season in 2003 125 class going 15-0 and in 2008 450 class going 24-0 same as Ricky . By 2005 everyone was riding 4 strokes aside from Stewart who made a poor which choice by not riding a 4 stroke that season as I’m absolutely certain he would have dominated. We could argue about this all day and they are more close to drawing even imo but I’ll always choose Stewart over Charmichael any fay of the week..

[@keithpeterson3447]

@@Steezy_Mx Not sure if I erased whatever I had or if it was KZbin? I always get a kick out people who argue from make believe standpoint vs reality. Ricky is the only 125 rider to go undefeated in supercross. Windham did NOT give Ricky a "run for his money" at all. Ricky absolutely handled everyone. Ricky retired & James beat a soft field of riders but could NEVER do ot while Ricky was there. Ricky was on his own level. Then James & the the rest of the field. James had nothing for Ricky. Ricky would always have the fastest qualifying times as well. A lot of the tines by a few (3+) seconds over James.There's a reason everyone is talking about Ricky when they say G.o.a.t. It is what is is man. He handled his business against EVERYONE & there was nothing NONE of them could do about it. Stats don't lie. Results don't lie Video doesn't lie You can be a James fan boy all you want but that's no reason to be in denial. Ricky had your guys number. Don't feel bad. He had EVERYONE'S number.

[@patrikkagstrom2393]

Kenny won 2016

[@Scandle68]

Yes you're right Kenny won the outdoor 450 title that year. I think Herlings was talking about supercross when he said Dungey won 2015, 2016, and 2017.

[@JbFixCorleone]

Listen

[@Madtigertv]

only a matter of time before he crosses the pond for a payday. *fingers crossed

[@jvfmx2008]

Sorry, guys, I have to disagree with Jeffrey. Eli is blazing fast, but when Jeffrey is healthy there's absolutely no rider able to go at his pace, I was at Red Bud at the 2018 MXoN, what he did at the qualifying race was nothing short of amazing. He fell at the start, went to the pitlane to change his googles and finished 3rd, and that was a 20 minute race!

[@willyjameshuff]

I was there too. Eli was on a new bike that was trash. I was also there in Jacksonville when he beat herlings and cairoli in the first moto They are both freakishly fast, dumb to argue who is better

[@jvfmx2008]

Agreed, @@willyjameshuff , no point in this who's better discussion, as my point was about speed, pure and simple, but the bike Eli used at Red Bud wasn't thrash, it gave him the outdoor championship in 2019, and Eli got beaten by Jeffrey at Jacksonville, in the second moto. I think Eli is one of the greatest of the sport, but to me Jeffrey is faster.

[@alondite215]

@@willyjameshuff Especially dumb to argue when the riders themselves have both said that neither think they could beat the other when they were really on.

[@DLUV24]

Prime vs Prime... all things considered.. RC is going to take outdoors over stew, herlings etc... sorry. Dude was a monster

[@kelliebrooks9094]

Its not a drug or contains a drug its just replacing ur natural propertys.....

[@thebordenasylum7726]

Nobody is as fast/badass as Stew was. It's shear sacrilege to talk any different.

[@live2ride844]

Nobody’s best will beat bubbas, if someone was beating him bubba would figure out a way to be faster, I mean wtf he invented the scrub!

[@davidjames1800]

All these dudes saying Tomac isn’t the fastest right now, the fuckin dudes riding with a torn acl and still tied for points, tf out of here trolls. Y’all prolly think j laws actually gonna show and be good still too

[@sexatica]

jlaw wont show up

[@thlee3]

casual fan here … why is JH’s behavior so shocking? do american riders not give any respect to EU riders?

[@dkcampbell3]

Honestly I think the rivalry comes more from the fans than the riders. I think the riders probably watch each other's series' and respect each other, they just don't often talk about each other in interviews (just doesn't come up) so people are reacting to a peek behind the curtain on something that is probably pretty common.

[@imtheonevanhalen1557]

Oh yeah?...all gushy about Tomac?......check the 2017 Ironman when the scab had nothing BUT disrespect for Eli. I lost all respect for DeCoster when he brought that scab over just to shake up the points. Eli overrode the track, and went down hard. Eli got even at the MXGP in Florida when he got a good start.....smoked the scab. These Euro riders live hand to mouth, they are paid to not live in poverty......don't get it done?.....NEXT!!!

[@mateonicholls7875]

It sucks so bad that Ferrandis keeps crashing as well. I just wanted to see how he destroys all the Americans, Ferrandis is faster than Tomac in motocross.

[@merccrewlcab2385]

I believe Eli would beat Dylan on the Yamaha, he is dialed! DF14 is surely missed though.

[@themotocrosslounge8697]

WHAT????? ferrandis didn’t even step on the 450 till he was almost 27 by that time eli had 3 outdoor titles and an sx title.

[@fatbongripz4207]

Not a fan of Ferrandis. I hope Barcia takes him out every lap

[@mateonicholls7875]

@@themotocrosslounge8697 Different timeline. He showed everyone that he can destroy them being a rookie and by far no need to race 5 years in the 450! The gnarlier the track the faster Ferrandis is. The proof is right there. Just rewatch 2021 season. I'm talking about MX. Tomac Destroys Ferrandis in SX. Just and example, who was the only guy jumping a quad in budds creek Last year? To be honest it seemed that that MX title was gifted because he was on another level. Cianciarulo is the ONLY American that can beat Herlings or Ferrandis. Just the same for this 3 guys... Crashes and Crashes and more broken bones. Cianciraulo Ferrandis and Herlings are the real MX guys but they love eating dirt. Tomac used to be the top guy, but way to inconsistent or lack of grit..who knows? Kids change your riding, Keeping it safe. Tomac is afraid of crashing while the other 3 dont and are fucking fast.. Just like Bubba. the fast guys are always crashing.

[@mateonicholls7875]

@@fatbongripz4207 Lol, he is never catching him again ever. maybe if Barcia is a lapper then maybe.

[@jamesoso259]

I love eli but he’s no bubba

[@mikenimmick3920]

Herlings rides WAAYYYYYYY beyond his ability/comfort level most of the time...and he is used to this way of riding. That's why he's so damn fast. But, that's also why he's been injured so much. Last time I checked, injured riders don't win a lot of races. I'd take Eli over Herlings ANY DAY over the long run. This isn't even close.

[@milanvandeneynde5077]

Because you never seen him ride before, Yeah he is getting bad luck but you know how dangerous tracks in Europe are? Crashing means 50% heavy injury. But you are talking like Tomac is the fastest guy on earth but gets whooped in Redbud and this year is gonna get whooped again in Redbud. If it's not Herlings then it's gonna be Gajser Prado Renaux Febvre Seeuwer Coldenhoff. I love American motorcross but these guys are on a another level at the moment

[@mikenimmick3920]

@@milanvandeneynde5077 Lol...ok. I said I would take Eli over the long run. Hell, he broke both shoulders in what...2015?? He came back faster and better than ever. PLUS, he's lined up for probably 99% of his races. Herlings hasn't lined for 50% of his races. So, go ahead and be a tick faster and then wad your shit up. Herlings will probably be riding scared of getting hurt at Redbud...or any where else for that matter for the rest of his short career. Because, just one more injury of almost any kind and...he's done. .

[@milanvandeneynde5077]

@@mikenimmick3920 A lot you say is true i'm not gonna lie he will never be so fast like he was in 2018 because of the injuries but it's just like in Europe some tracks before races is not getting prepped for the 450 guys and that is very dangerous+ qualifing race that is just to stupid to believe but that is what makes it very cool in Amerika they have a good organisation, tracks are getting perfectly prepped. I mean I wish it would be like in Amerika over here because believe me it's sometimes for the riders so dangerous.

[@milanvandeneynde5077]

@@mikenimmick3920 But believe me if US sends Chase and Eli it is gonna be fire no excuses and they are not only gonna get fire from Herlings.(Gasjer,Febvre,Prado,Seeuwer,Coldenhoff,Renaux...)

[@theread3480]

There’s a reason Gajser will accomplish way more than Jeffery once both their careers are over. He doesn’t get hurt (he does have some spectacular crashes though). You can always count on Gajser lining up and putting his best effort in. Part of being successful in motocross is being able to stay healthy

[@acecheeks9495]

James Stewart's best day is better than Eli Tomac's best day any day of the week and twice on Sunday.

[@alondite215]

Hangtown 2015 and Salt Lake 2017 are both better than any rides James ever had. People can't look at James without fanboy goggles on.

[@acecheeks9495]

@@alondite215 your obviously new to dirt bike racing, you got some research to do little man.

[@brachstrawder237]

Say it again for the people in the back! Stew was, and probably still is, fast AF.

[@alondite215]

@@acecheeks9495 Lol. OK kiddo. No, actually, I'm just not blinded by fanboyism and nostalgia. Feats don't lie, and Eli's best are better than James'.