Eli and Jett lining up on the same gate is special - Generations Of CHAMPS- TDBS Ep# 34

Fans of moto don't always get to see the greats line up on the same gate. Daniel walks us through some timelines from the past and a possible timeline for the future.
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[@JOE_ROGAN420]

The amount of information you crammed into 9 min was unreal a whole of moto history right there

[@omnibud2708]

Daniel is for us core fans. Thank you for all your effort into these videos!

[@drmrzrul12]

That show was great. Eli is an absolute legend.

[@JaxonRodriguez-l3o]

Eli isn’t done🦅. he’s gonna win it🙏

[@slpn9t]

Don't see it.

[@Ozfreerider_adventures]

So he’s going to win when jet beat him after 3 weeks on the bike ….. hmmmmmm ok not sure how you figure that

[@davidbiagi2932]

Stop it, he has nothing for Jett. Jett caught and passed him at will when he felt like it last weekend. Tomac is on his way out and his age along with his injuries over the last couple years, he doesn’t have that level in him to beat someone like Jett unless Jett has issues like he did outdoors.

[@chriss7930]

🤞🤞 I'm with you and I hope Eli comes back to his best with the determination that he had before. That proper beast mode as I haven't quite seen it yet but it's coming 🤞

[@socialnetworksareforsucker214]

@@davidbiagi2932 While I mostly agree with you I think if anyone beats Jett at all it will be Eli Tomac.

[@levihunt847]

What an absolute sick episode!!!!!🔥

[@jessewarner5137]

Daniel Blair stays killing it on these episodes! Wow, so much good shit in 9 min

[@deancarbery3766]

It’s great that everyone is back racing 🇦🇺👍

[@DonnyBerger]

BEST SPORT IN THE WORLD!!! 🤙

[@jerryiwanski256]

These guys don’t retire too early they start way too early. They have 20 grueling years in when their 27 years old.

[@bobmorales278]

Tomac is a legend!

[@wayneboyd2682]

Another excellent video! Thanks for bring us both of your two new youtube shows. You bring an excellent, informed perspective to your work and it is appreciated.

[@kirkrygol2237]

You outdid yourself, Daniel! Great episode!!

[@Lancer2004]

I was just barely too young to remember the RC days, but was just able to be there for Stew becoming THE guy, then to see the torch passed the RV, then dunge, then Tomac/Webb/Roczen/Anderson. I definitely missed out on some crazy years, but I’m so glad I’m able to witness what we have now, because to me, it’s just as incredible as those days were to some of you guys I’m sure. Witnessing history with every race, and I love every single second of it

[@scottyboy7462]

So glad Jett is back. So glad!! ❤️🇺🇸

[@JamieJohnson-vg4dm]

You got that right. Jett is a freak show 😅😅 he's going on a run for a long time..

[@doubleoddbuck00]

Thank you for putting these Moto videos out 🤘

[@mekg2439]

i was gonna comment and say I dont like just your face only talking on your show.....I d like to see some action too......BUT.....I was glued to what you had to say.....what a perfectly packed nine plus minutes of information of reality and truth, and hope. Great job Daniel...I hope you continue to call it like it is, no favors, no biasdness, no bull.....thank you. Also super enjoyed when you were in the field.....those organizations and corporations lost a good man!!!!

[@tankeater]

I keep saying this! We AMA fans are gunna be so lucky to see 20 HD38 vs 22 JL18 vs 26 CS4!!! 💪🤘

[@Nicko_92]

Jett Lawrence vs Haiden Deegan is going to be the most anticipated rivalry since RC vs Js7 it's gonna be hectic imagine jett and deegan on podium having digs at each other 😂

[@davidbiagi2932]

Hell, if Haiden wins SX this upcoming season, we might get a Jett v Chase v Tomac v deegan outdoor battle next year. That would be epic and just imagine (it is unlikely but just imagine) Haiden does go 450 outdoors 2025 and beats them all. Very very unlikely thing to happen, he’s still got a lot to learn and that 450 will take him a little time to get use to how to ride it at the level needed, but at this point, I wouldn’t put anything past Haiden and what is possible. Idk if Star would allow Haiden to move up with Tomac still racing though. Either way, the sport is in Gond hands right now and in the future and I love it.

[@aus-rider]

@@davidbiagi2932You won’t see him in the 450 class until 2026, he has made it very clear he will be defending the mx title and his old man has said no as well as he has said the 450 class is a whole different ball game.

[@davidbiagi2932]

You’re probably right but if he wins sx I could see it. It wouldn’t be the first time they said one thing and did another. He wasn’t suppose to go pro when he did, but he did

[@davidbiagi2932]

But I do think going to the 450 and knowing how much talking and criticism they are going to give him, he will want to make sure he is as ready as possible to come in as a contender from the start. Not saying he will beat Jett or Chase or battle for the title first season, but he a podium guy and win if some things go his way at times. Personally I hope he does wait til 2026 but with them, you never know and what they say a year in advance means nothing.

[@iridetoomuch692]

As an ET3 superfan, I have to call you out but I’m very happy you recognized and switched your town completely from “not feeling Eli” in last week’s episode. Love you and everything you do DB! Can’t wait to hear you on Pulp again, those are some of the best episodes!

[@Molly-hk2rk]

Good takes! I always wish we had RV longer and he didn't go to mxgp before being done

[@AlexEffertz]

Dude, RV vs. RC would've been INSANE

[@Bryan-jd7os]

Great episode!! So stoked!

[@FrankShumski]

Best show in moto

[@anewperspective247]

Great pitch to Brian! My dad and I argued the night Eli blew his Achilles, He insisted he was done. I explained that's not how greatness ends, "He will comeback, and be better than ever!" Moto is so grateful for MEM and Eli legacy efforts.

[@scubaeb]

Dude, your shit is so jagged. "Come on Brian". Ouch. So good. 😆

[@btmotorcross]

Gonna hate when Tomac hangs his helmet but hopefully get to see some good battles between him and Jet

[@hayabusaman22]

Unique episode loved it! Never once thought about a potential Ricky V Villopoto, hope Sr Deegs takes the pitch I’m sold 🏁

[@ericbrown5744]

Damn good show! Great job Daniel!!!

[@8931888]

So good at what you do Dan.Such good breakdown and summary through the ages. The way you piece it all together with its delivery. Love listening when you talk. Such passion with knowledge that packs a punch. Hands down best spokesman in the sport of motocross. Even if you're technically not in it with test of crew. These bite size contributions of your own are Stella nuggets you bring to the die hards of the greatest sport. Thank you for these and over reactions.

[@jamiehartzell5286]

Awesome channel Awesome breakdown

[@juliofreitas1899]

Great show

[@1bradpickett]

Best show yet 👏

[@barrywatson6292]

Only way diaper boy wins is by using a bam,bam on Jett.😂😂😂. Great episode DB

[@TurtleRacingProducts]

Awesome episode!

[@leesamuelson]

I think what may have cost Eli the second moto was he was the only one on a paddle tire. it worked in the first moto when the track still had moisture. Second moto track was much drier and later in moto Eli was not getting the drive in the Rhythm section as it was harder and dry. he had to keep the bike more upright in turns also. Jett still may have got him but I think it would have been closer if Eli was running same tire as Jett.

[@mxr248]

I’m sure if Eli had the correct tire he would have won period. Jett only beat him by a second. Eli smoked Jett with over 5 seconds when he had traction.

[@leesamuelson]

@@mxr248 actually I agree. Eli had to tip toe it a bit in second moto. tire was not able to beast mode well enough.

[@Ranger_Dog311]

@@leesamuelson bullshit , even eli said it had nothing to do with tire , he was getting smoked in that sand section ,quad line was getting rutted out that's why he missed it a few times.

[@Ranger_Dog311]

@@mxr248 you have no clue at all lol Jett ko'd him when it mattered ,the tire had absolutely nothing to do with it , even Eli said this

[@mxr248]

@@Ranger_Dog311 y 😂 you’re a 🤡.. Jett didn’t KO Eli , he barely beat him. Also yes the tire does make a difference and no Eli never says or will say that! He nerve has. Apparently you have never rode with a sand tire or your a C rider at best. That track dried up and got packed down to whereas a sand tire loses grip. Eli wasn’t doing the quad nor was he leaning as far in his corners. Sand tire sucks for cornering when it gets packed. Go watch the 1st then the second and learn how to read someone’s body English before opening your mouth.🤣

[@exnylonlad1314]

There is like 2 and a little bit years between Jett and Haiden. Hardly seperate generations.

[@socialnetworksareforsucker214]

They seem like they're from different generations just in the way they behave on the podium.

[@johnsully7222]

Really, really good stuff…

[@rickrossi4468]

DB THE BEST!😊

[@johntomasik1555]

This has the inflections and cadence of Casey Cason's work.....lol I think it was Matthes who said Eli tends to like these "Daytona" style tracks. I think there's some truth to that. So far, Tomac sure looks good during these SMX races. Sure is helping to make it interesting. And, can't turn a blind eye to Hunter. Hunter was barely mentioned coming into the year. He had flashes during the SX season, and he looked better in the MX series. Many of us have been all about (rightfully so) the Jett vs Chase racing. I'm thinking we'd better be of the Jett vs Chase vs Hunter bench racing for 2025. Curious to see how the "happy" Tomac shows for next year! One thing's for sure about Tomac....he looks more like the "beast" this SMX series than he has in a couple of years.

[@bobdobalena1800]

DB, great show as usual. My one comment would be that your shirt matches the background.

[@cmurp157]

35 the new 25

[@davidbiagi2932]

I don’t see it happening without something happening to Jett, but as someone who isn’t a fan of Tomac but can respect his greatness, I’d love to see him win the smx championship and get him another “title” and one he hasn’t gotten yet before he goes out. Dont see him being able to win a sx or outdoor title at his age and with some injuries lately and being able to be consistently good for a full season, but I can definitely see him pushing hard for these 3 smx races. Jett will be hard to beat though and he’s only going to get even better than he was in Charlotte and that’s not good for those guys.

[@Uzi_does_it]

Deegan needs to race 450s next summer. 250s supercross than 450 moto

[@mxr248]

Deegan said himself he wants championships in supercross and outdoors. 1st then decide whether to defend that title the following year. We will see..

[@LJSiar]

100%

[@AlexCameron-eh5hw]

Btw. There is NO changing of the guard until Jett passes Tomacs records. Yea. Jett’s a phenom. He’s epic. Not until he passes records is he the shit. Next best thing yea maybe

[@davidbiagi2932]

You don’t know what “changing of the guard” means then. It means when one generations dominant rider is beaten (consistently) by the future generation dominant rider. What YOU are talking about is whose career is better and yes, that will take years before we know that. But as for changing of the guard, that happened when Jett caught and blew by Tomac at tomacs best track (Daytona).

[@st25at]

@@davidbiagi2932well put!

[@DanielHorton-q2i]

Good work Daniel!!! The Deegs all the way baby!!!

[@LJSiar]

Like I said last week its all about #Beastmode! You should be in the booth not the angry Elf. However predictions are not your forte Dan. Your a GOAT of color commenting. You should do a live Podcast or Vlog, we can listen to during SMX/SMX/MX and we will watch Peacock on mute and listen to you.

[@michaelmoston1659]

Yeah come on Brian 😂😂😂 MINT

[@braaaponline]

Come on Bryan!!

[@whodafukarweetribe]

Bikes are faster, lighter, better shocks etc etc training is huge now and so longevity is inevitable if you have the speed and stamina still, but Jett is much faster and younger , thanks Eli its been a ride .

[@CaddyJim]

Should be pointed out in 2017 Eli Won 9 racing the most he Won in any season to Dungey's 3 Wins Compared to Winning 7 races in his championship seasons 2020 & 2022 Even in 2023 he also Won 7 races with a DNF & DNS the final two rounds tearing his Achilles

[@st25at]

No doubt Chase has a little issue when Jett lines up, but he also has the pace and ability no doubt

[@greggglass8062]

Come on Brian, mic drop

[@AlexCameron-eh5hw]

Prime is a relative term. Who has more to lose. The “ new “ phenom or beast mode. ( why oh why not trademark that phrase 🤷🏻‍♂️) beast mode has nothing to lose.

[@jacobsaylor198]

You’re way to good at this

[@richardbrady2818]

DB, who is on your hat ?

[@philhicks5818]

Oh yea , we forgot 😂

[@darrinheike1495]

Eli was incredible first round. Jett beat him solidly in the last moto. I think Jett will continue to do so.

[@mxr248]

I don’t think it will be that easy. Eli beat Jett with over 5 seconds. Jett only won by a second. Jett almost went down a few times. Also Eli beat him last year a couple of times with his Achilles not even 100% the few races he did. Jett went down twice trying to run Eli’s pace and several times about killed himself.

[@dognuts100]

@@mxr248 Nobody saying anything about Jett's first race back since the injury, the same injury Webb and Tomac had, yet when they came back there were all sorts of "Oh it will take a while for them to get back to full race pace".

[@Neopaintballofficial]

A Race between 1- Jeremy McGrath 2- Ricky Carmichael 3-James Stewart 4-Chad Reed 5-Ryan Villopoto 6-Ryan Dungey 7-Travis Pastrana 🏆🏆🏆 The legends race, Glen Helens 5️⃣ five laps. Make it happen

[@brianpeterson6872]

Question... How much say would Brian have as to which class Haiden races at Pala? Especially with the all the parties involved with that team? Would Yamaha want him on the factory bike like Tomac and Webb? Would he be on the Star bike like Justin? Do they want him to defend the title? Lots of questions..

[@darrinheike1495]

If Eli had been able to finish, Supercross win the championship and then retire as planned. Eli and Jett would’ve never raced against each other professionally.

[@2216sammy]

How many more championships would El have if his Kawi didn't cause so many DNF's .

[@dougderby9454]

A few. Atleast.

[@matthewsilvia7939]

Cooper Web??? 2 titles? How does he not get included. Loved it otherwise...

[@PeterReefman]

Come on... Webb isn't on the level of the other dudes. But the guys who WERE on that level go back further. Like Ward, Johnson, Hannah... and before them, DeCoster, Joel Robert, etc.

[@traveler142]

Thank God Brian doesn't listen to people who is in it for a good story line... Haiden is in very good hands... just keep your dirty little fingers out of the mix DB.

[@nicklazar6869]

Yeah come on Brian defend sx title win baaamm 450 outdoors leeeetts GOOOOOOO general

[@TheDrewman9624]

Let the deeegs race 450

[@smokes..letsgo..]

Don’t false hype the fans like this. There will be no battles for the win in the future. We all know what’s going to happen. There’s on guy leaps and bounds infront of everyone else. The battles will be for 2nd and 3rd.

[@adambury193]

Thank you for not digressing about signing juju as an amateur

[@sunrealclothing]

Will Tomac take the risk to reap the reward? As of now, Jett is the man to beat. Sexton has the fitness, talent, and bike to win... does he have the mindset? Hunter & AP will be rounding top 5. Danger is also the man to beat. I think Beaumer and Kitchen are most likely to challenge Danger and podium. Hampshire & Shimoda will be top 5 and possible podium.

[@KingFriday274]

Why cant anyone pronounce achilles anymore?

[@CR250rSMITH]

Chase has a mediocre result in Charolette just like that he's not relevant, i think Chase is faster then Tomac IMO

[@marmaleg5309]

Seemed like he struggled on the KTM in sx last year. He was able to get the bike dialed for mx, but he just doesn't look the same in sx. Maybe it really is all mental and if a healthy Jett is on the gate, its kryptonite for him?

[@martinmeza401]

It’s easy, Chase had the momentum ET3 considering retirement, Jett broken thumb, no time on the bike, and he also has a new bike. The reality is that Chase is good, but he has a Jett problem and no matter how fast chase goes Jett is better. He won his title and unless Jett is injured I doubt he wins another title.

[@martinmeza401]

@@marmaleg5309 it’s because in MX he can go wide open, you don’t necessarily have to be technical. Once chase gets into SX he doesn’t have the balance of being technical and fast and maybe it’s the bike. But Both Jett and Eli are balanced riders, they have speed but also are very technical when it comes to attacking the track.

[@takeshijune]

So lame to drop chase from even the conversation

[@2216sammy]

I don't expect Eli to win outright UNTIL he gets on the 2025 YZ450F . He will only go so fast on the current bike because it's unpredictability and twitchiness at high speed which is said to be corrected on the 2025 bike.

[@st25at]

So what is it. The tires or the bike?????

[@mxrx3786]

I would bet that Eli wants this next SX championship more than any previously. Surprised you did not discuss Sexton not showing up at Charlotte. I cannot imagine Deegan not racing 450 next summer. After destroying the 250SX class in 2025 what's left to prove? (Besides proving he could place top 3 in the 450's on his 250.)

[@DarlaGentry]

A generation = 20 years. 4 generations??

[@Dirtymcgurty]

Please don't rush haiden outta the 250s. Let my guy grow up a little bit more. He needs to defend that outdoor title. Then defend his 250sx title in 26.. then move to 450 outdoor 26.

[@jakeowens1770]

Overeaction Deeg take at the end

[@wopachop395]

Ever consider doing a live show? You are silky smooth under pressure talking live. These recorded shows have a strange cadence and tone. Its not your normal way of talking. Sounds like a guy reading. Yet youre reading your own words.

[@darrinheike1495]

If Eli had been able to finish, Supercross win the championship and then retire as planned. Eli and Jett would’ve never raced against each other professionally.