“Eli said, ‘I’m in. Let’s go kick some ass!'” | Cooper Webb on MXoN

Cooper Webb is a real American hero and we called him up to talk about his decision to ride MX2 at MXdN, riding the YZ250F, redemption for 2016, talking to Eli Tomac, and more.

[@mikeharmon3272]

A big thank you goes out to CW,AP,and ET for stepping up to represent our Great country

[@tankeater]

CW2, AP7, ET3 🤘

[@kylevoss208]

Hey our countries in shambles right now

[@zee.___moose941]

Unlike someone we know

[@zee.___moose941]

​@@kylevoss208all the more impressive

[@miniwolverine6227]

@@zee.___moose941 Oh Oh really!! How so???

[@LeftThumbBreak]

Win or lose. This is a team of dogs. Proud to send this group.

[@tommysmithii4723]

💯

[@mikehatch1967]

The Big DOGGs!!

[@951media]

This!

[@christophercox8927]

I'm an Aussie fan but yeah you're right, these are my favourite USA riders in one team.

[@adventurous_soles9899]

Seriously. Couldn't be more happy. These dudes WANT to be there. That's all that matters

[@13Skaree]

Anyone wondering why the teams all like Cooper Webb so much A multitime champion willing to step down in class to help his nation and when they give him a microphone to talk he doesn't talk about himself about how good he is how ready he is he talks about the bike and how amazing it is and if you're a manufacturer it doesn't get any better than that Web is a champion on different levels in the sport he's a smart dude and I really would love to see him have some serious success over there not just because he's an American representing us but it would just be cool to see him be rewarded for the way he is handled this whole thing Go USA🏁

[@rafy600]

Amen for that, well said go boys

[@okaydudes]

Eh. He’s the type to thank god when the race goes well but never place blame in the same place when he loses

[@13Skaree]

@@okaydudes glad you have narrowed people down to 'types' You sound like someone who really thinks things through probably has a lot of success in fact I imagine the legends in the sport probably have your number in their phone and know you by name.....bwahahaha Most likely because you're the 'type' of guy who sits on the Internet comment boards throwing shade at people who are more talented more successful and more more respected than you I guess self-awareness isn't your strong suit as a kid 😘

[@okaydudes]

@@13Skaree sorry, he’s not the type. He has done those things.

[@okaydudes]

@@13Skaree probably more successful than you. And definitely got under your skin 😆

[@brandonlamar88]

I believe I totally misunderstood Webb’s personality as disrespectful for years. Been a Tomac fan all my life, Webb has a new fan here. Mad respect! Go 🇺🇸

[@bjs001001]

Webb is a great team player. To step down to the 250 and represent our country is pretty clutch! Shows he's a true racer.

[@markramirez3090]

@bjs001001 webbb gave up his vacation time He had planned to go to Hawaii with his family. He's a true patriot🇺🇸✅️

[@therealjd1503]

No matter the finish, I appreciate the guys coming together to make it happen. It’s definitely a team that represents what America is all about. Go get’em boys🇺🇸

[@kcinbnavi]

America will do their best with what been given to them.

[@adventurous_soles9899]

​@kcinbnavi to be honest, if AP and Coop get top 5's or better, this could realistically be a winning team. Spain, Netherlands, and Australia are the real threats. The question is, will Eli risk it for this race? If he does, he could challenge Prado and Herlings. It's going to be interesting.

[@Papparratzi]

I got pumped just hearing Coops backstory. Go get em you mad dog

[@larrylund1138]

Glad to hear Cooper Webb is so pumped along with Eli and AP. Go hard and dig deep guys. Good Luck !

[@adventurous_soles9899]

They're the sleeper card. It's a winning team, but everything has to go right.

[@c3h84ever]

Love Webb's attitude.... It's going to be a good one!!

[@twotwentyswift]

That's a man right there, stepping up to represent our country when they need him, unlike a child who will wave the flag on the podium during the season but is too selfish to step up when he's called on to represent the red, white, and blue. Thank you Coop, I'm now a fan of yours with new found respect. You've proved your grit and patriotism to everyone sir! 🎆WEBB🎆TOMAC🎆PLESSINGER🎆LET'S GO!!!

[@fj6062]

Did your wife's boyfriend let you post this

[@poureds3493]

Dawg he literally had to get screws out of his hand

[@ronchappel4812]

Cooper you are the hero for doing this.I hope you do great

[@davidwarr7132]

Very proud to have three of the finest racers and professional personalities to step up and represent our country no matter what circumstances brought them together !! Go team USA

[@dennispyle3853]

Respect for CW off the charts, go get em. He's a man among boys when he's on!

[@paulrash8861]

ET phone home , let's go team USA baby!!!

[@707SLAYER]

COOPER IS A SAVAGE WE ARE SO BLESSED TO HAVE HIM ...

[@rl1412]

I couldn't be prouder of the team we are sending. Three hard ass guys that will represent us well. 🏁

[@thomashall2418]

Thank you guys for going to represent our great country My hat's off to yall. Thomas from Idaho

[@johndail8540]

What an awesome team. !! I'll cheering for you.. Make America great again.

[@63mx1]

Great Job to All these Warriors for stepping up and Representing ❤️👍🇺🇸

[@aoplinger622]

I think we can all agree that the results don’t even really matter this year. It’s just so awesome to have all of these guys step up and be willing to go and represent our country, pretty damn awesome!

[@ronross6]

Love Eli for stepping up.. Again. ✊✊✊ Let it Rip..🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@markramirez3090]

Go get em boys 🇺🇸

[@garrett3234]

Hyped for coop and Eli regardless of the result I am glad they stepped up and sent a team and I know they will give them hell and it will be a spectacle to watch

[@thehozz6021]

What a great interview, holy crap. I was already a Web fan since his 250 days, but long form web is incredible. I am so pumped for MXON now!!

[@NvSrAgE679]

You the man Coop! So happy you’re going! Good luck! You’ve been my guy since you went pro and even a bigger fan after this!

[@devinwright131]

Dude, great interview. Good job JG.

[@chrisdaniels7059]

So..Coop basically paid 10,000.00 USD to be able to make this race. For the opportunity to represent his country...no matter how it goes, I'm proud to have this team. I hope they kick ass, even tho I see them as a long shot to win, but totally in contention for podium. Go Team USA!!

[@PeterReefman]

As an Aussie - I say Hell Yeah! Let's see some great racing over there. Hope the mud doesn't make it a lottery...

[@joshuahebner9785]

I'm super excited to see how the boys do this weekend, especially now that Webb and Tomac are joining AP7 .... LET'S GO AMERICA 🇺🇸

[@hash729]

Thank you Cooper!

[@mekg2439]

these are americas three straight up guys, they want it it, they have passion, they are all in.

[@scottdries1106]

Thanks for the help👍I’ve had to straighten out o few dipshits that needed reminding of what a badass Coop is and was on a 250. FAFO get I’m Coop, can’t wait. Thank you Coop and Eli and Aaron

[@nuggets9043]

Not even a Webb fan.. but honestly he's looking damn good on that 250.

[@josephhester4188]

I'm pumped to see Coop back on a 250! I love seeing the big boys ride the smallbores.

[@KevinLong-p8z]

AP's hat says it all. Wish them the best

[@Kawiboy]

I'm proud as hell of this squad 🔥👊✌️ Let's GO Fellas 💪

[@joemurphy7294]

Thanks to all involved what a team . Best wishes to chase.and chance

[@neilorange4112]

I believe this is a much better team than what we had Eli is on a roll and Webb being hyped to ride a 250 this is really cool

[@Gazza-zg2tr]

Yes a big thank you for sending your team over to the Uk it wouldnt be the MXON without you guys from America,Good luck with kicking Ass as The Lawrence Brothers and Herlings ,Prado,Ka De Wolf ,Lucas Coenan and others will look forward to that lol.

[@ronross6]

Cooper's a Badass.. Go Team USA !! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@therealjd1503]

Thanks Jamie, great interview👍🇺🇸

[@darksidemx1138]

Thank you

[@shawndunsmoor1557]

Love the clip of Coop passing Herlings and leaving him behind in the MX2 GP race there... hopefully he has that in him again! Gonna be great watching the stars of both series go at it.

[@Fox250R]

Coop ain’t that same rider anymore not even close lol

[@GForce.Racing]

I was never really a fan of Webb then once he came to STAR I started to like him a little bit more but after this inter view I'm a huge fan.

[@Stack151]

This team will do great. All we can ask for is for you to do your best and regardless of how you do, we will all be proud of you. Thanks for representing the USA. Go Team USA!

[@John.Manners]

Thank you for actually giving a sh*t boys. The fans are thankful! And thank you to Chase for being in from day one. Heal up man.

[@rochellestanley9532]

Webb will deliver 🇺🇸🥇

[@guyfantastico8268]

except he can't even crack top 5 in the US alone. Australia will obviously win MXoN.

[@rochellestanley9532]

@@guyfantastico8268 🥹 Idiot

[@sauce1232]

​​@@guyfantastico8268Who's the third Guy for Australia? Is he good? Why obvious? France won last year

[@kYnTso]

Webb probably will but i doubt that it will be enough. Overall Australia, France and Netherlands look like the top contenders besides USA. Belgium lost 2 of theyr original 3 so they might not be in the big game. Prado most likely will do well for Spain but the rest is so and so.

[@guyfantastico8268]

@@sauce1232 I just think Jett and Hunter have improved immensely since last year and their third guy is decent

[@mikehatch1967]

What a team! Go take it to em’.

[@pmdracing]

Classic coop interview. Give um hell boys

[@chadd9637]

Dream team!!!! No matter how they finish they are going to have a lot of fans cheering them on.

[@PeterReefman]

Well it's obviously not the US Dream Team - That would be Sexton/Tomac/Deegan. But good luck to the guys going!

[@chadd9637]

@@PeterReefman Ha.....way to steal my optimism and thunder 🤣

[@PeterReefman]

@@chadd9637 just hope it's not a blown-out mudder, and we get to see some great racing! I'm an Aussie, but I reckon the Dutch have the strongest team this year.

[@moto3463]

Coop will send it will be good racing 🙌🏼

[@MrBanan74]

Here in Europe it is a great honour to represent your country and for most athletes the pinacle of their careers. Im super happy that there are riders also in the US that would go the extra mile to honour their flag. I'm confident that theese three excelent riders will be contenders for the gold. The motivation to perform for their country and their passion for the sport is really something to look up to for young riders.

[@grassrootsmx2890]

Just so glad that team USA are racing over here. Good luck guys 👍🔥

[@PoAl-i3i]

I love this team ! Best of luck ! Awesome vibe !

[@recordfishhunter9234]

This is a total redemption ride for Cooper Webb I think he is going to knock it out of the park ! As we all have learned never I mean never count out Cooper Webb !!!!

[@devonkamrowski466]

Let's go Cooper ride that thing like a bat outta h3ll!!!!!! Woohooooo team USA 🇺🇸

[@merccrewlcab2385]

In the grand scheme of things I believe it turned out better then it was in the beginning. Nothing against Chase and Chance but to send AP, Webb and Tomac, like wowzers! Two multy time champs replacing two younger guys isnt a bad thing really. Go get em boys!

[@socmonki]

When Chase is on he's nearly unbeatable (40th to 1st was insane). If he's off he's really off. Eli is a safer choice, period. Chance is getting there, and really impressed a few times this year, but next year will be when he comes into his own I think. Cooper will do us proud!

[@fridge199]

so hyped to see the usa guys ride in person, never expected to be able to watch ap and webb ride irl

[@kylestewart8354]

Man this is awesome news! Best team USA could hope for.

[@nellyphare9846]

No your best team would have been Tomac,Webb, and lame excuse Deegan.no disrespect to AP.

[@jpesicka492]

Webb on a 250F again will be super rad.

[@josephcapps7325]

Kinda sounds like coop should be team captain 😂

[@rockcrusher4680]

Yes!!

[@KevinSummers-t4e]

Was always in the fence about Cooper Webb after this interview I’m now a Webb fan

[@michaelhamblin732]

Pumped for this MxoN team. When Coop is on and wants it he is gonna kick some ass! Coop,Eli & A.P is an all time team. I think these guys want this one. Coop gonna get some redemption for 2016.

[@mxtone]

So glad USA have sorted a team like others said I’d would not be the same without them. Gutted I will miss it by a cot of weeks as now in nz

[@alansaks6171]

Awesome interview! USA baby!

[@devinnorman5713]

It's weird, I went from being disappointed with certain riders not stepping up to being more pumped than ever for MXON. I couldn't be more excited, Webb is a beast with a score to settle, Aron has been riding great all year and is Mr America and now Tomac... It doesn't get better. These guys have already won the MXON regardless of how they score, thank you to these guys for stepping up!

[@danton94]

Thank you Cooper, Eli, and most of all Monster Energy Star Racing Yamaha.For putting it all on the line for team America

[@skippy8105]

great shades of Bob Hannah!

[@tweedysumo]

Coop is gona be a savage on the 250

[@Christedesco717]

LFG GO COOP😤 GO BARK ON EM

[@gregweever5895]

Fuck yeah Coop, and Eli we’re being represented by three American badass’.

[@Stopthecrazz]

❤❤❤❤

[@Neopaintballofficial]

Really pulling for Coop on this one

[@mrtangyfb7960]

Webbs wont be here to fark around a happy Webb is where the wild card comes in im a kiwi an this seems like great team to me go get them lads

[@ellismcneil540]

Pumped for these motos. Hope the boys are ON that day! 😎

[@ChristopherSmith-y5m]

Coop’s one Bad Ass on a 250…. Maybe he can pull off a ride like RV 2 did…. He Carry’s a lot of speed on that little bike

[@Caldana1219]

He will do great

[@Robdbz]

How crazy is it to have cooper Webb ride ur bike (1 deegan ) so sick

[@Boosted97GTP]

I think coop has a decent chance of possibly winning mx2 this weekend. De Wolf and Vialle are the only guys i could see beating him

[@LeifTriumph]

It’s a lot of Guys over there who can beat Webb!👍

[@Boosted97GTP]

@@LeifTriumphive watched every GP this year, and im not so sure there is. Most of those guys are just too inconsistent. Id say lucas coenen could definitely beat him, but im pretty sure he’ll be on a 450

[@georgelynch6139]

If Webb can pull a top 7 in MX2 he would of fulfilled his mission

[@chasebarcia7158]

You will be shocked win he beats em​@LeifTriumph

[@georgelynch6139]

@@chasebarcia7158 He could call it a day after the first 5 minutes of the first practice session and I’d still applaud his effort in stepping up to represent his country, there’s real patriots and then there’s entitled children with excuses 🇺🇸🤣🤣🇺🇸

[@marsarmory6236]

Coop is a bad ass, what a guy!

[@Do_It_U_Wont]

Not a big coop fan but he will be a straight up DOG on that 250

[@tweedysumo]

100%

[@TrevorAvrett]

AP, Webb and Tomac will be a solid team! All three have respect for each other, too

[@johnluck1923]

Team USA is going to win! Can't wait to watch this one.

[@danielresch8071]

Eli take care of his web now you take care of yours and the 250 class spank them boys love you all❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@JimGoose-hl4cx]

Gotta say coops is the real deal. Hope he does well. Tomac still got it ,plessinger should finish strong.hope nobody tries to overthink it.MAGA

[@damonforrest1570]

Webb will do his job and make us proud. Because pride is our biggest strength. Plus even though he hasn’t been on a 250 in a long time, he’s still a bad MoFo on any machine. And he is at a good weight, so he should be able to make that 250 his you know what.🇺🇸💯👍🔥💪✊✌️🫡. I believe in Webb ability to make it happen when called to represent our country.

[@georgelynch6139]

Pride like that #38 child 🇺🇸🤣🤣🇺🇸

[@MesaCalledJaJaBinks]

Coop Webb standin' on bizzy biz

[@davidmcallister2567]

way to go coop , you are a true comprtitor

[@MatthewCross929]

Cooper Webb you're bad ass! Go show those Euro Boys what's up!!!

[@chadhawkins478]

That text says everything we need to know about Webb's character and Eli's impact on the sport.

[@christomsett1819]

We have had alot of rain here in the uk

[@merccrewlcab2385]

Luckily these 3 have done well in the rain.

[@georgelynch6139]

Tomac has never won a moto in Europe in all the MXoN events he’s rode in, top 7 in the MX1 class would be possible ​@@merccrewlcab2385 when?

[@PETER_YZ250FX]

You always have a lot of rain in the UK lol ;)

[@marko6746]

​@@PETER_YZ250FXyes we always have rain but this is a lot of rain

[@kYnTso]

Well, i guess its going to ba a Basin then.

[@peterfurber6966]

It's gonna be a great weekend ❤🇬🇧

[@yousus2121]

Everyone cheering and the camera panning to cooper webb. He's standing there just mad as hell lol.

[@nicksapp6543]

Racers be racing!

[@pichbroseth9098]

Copper Webb Eli Tomac and Arron deserve the whole world

[@djc7039]

Go getem Coop

[@launchfiend]

I like this team, could be good. Coop gonna have to take it to de wolfe and vialle though.

[@Penny_Pincher_Outdoors]

Coop "I'm basically 10k in the hole".....that's like a few hundred bucks to us mere mortals, lol.

[@Naturestheway]

I dont know the Coenen kid, but no way Vialle can handle Webb behind him😂. Webb only needs to get close, mental game will takeover from there.

[@socmonki]

It'll give him flashbacks to when Deegan was behind him banging the rev limiter...lol

[@kYnTso]

the MX2 champ Kay de Wolf will be there aswell. Overall looks like a mudder so everything can happen

[@E63s_Scott]

Don’t forgot Vialle in Europe is different gravy, and on his familiar bike & team who can it seems set up a better motorbike, he won the overall last year and had some of fastest laps even vs jett / prado he was rapid

[@buckydoedowner9040]

Cooper better ride Deegs bike like Deegs does! Good luck Webb!!

[@jaysmokey]

We have a chance but it's going to be hard to beat Australia, Netherlands and Belgium. Barring mechanical issues we will podium.

[@sauce1232]

What about France ?

[@jaysmokey]

@@sauce1232 I just don't think this is going to be their year. Vialle is not in top form, Febvre has not been doing well either lately. If it's a mud race, that anyone can win.

[@andystreet339]

Nice job DAAAAAAAARRRRRKK

[@spagbol4475]

Awesome