Forkner To Triumph? Slowie Talks Vital MX, Budds Creek Pit Walk, Before I Got Ejected!

[@jimwilkey7294]

This man is not afraid. Nail MX Sports to the wall Mr Cooksey

[@bradleyhambelton]

Ted Parks is an absolute legend! He’s done more for the US Military Veteran motocross community than anyone else! Thank you so much Ted for all the hospitality to us veterans in the pits and at the races! A true LEGEND in the sport! Love ya Ted!

[@slowie_films]

Yes this I love there are comments about Ted that's awesome to see others know the importance of him as well!

[@KING-ko9ls]

Ted is an awesome guy

[@EfBEye888]

Don't forget everyone, Pulp MX is an extension of Davey Coombs. Regardless of Steve's random fake "bashing" of little things once every 6 months, he pushes what Davey wants him to

[@brandonespinoza111]

It’s a great show

[@MichaelAMyers1957]

Lmao

[@omnibud2708]

Pulp is the best moto media

[@EfBEye888]

@@brandonespinoza111 ok not sure what that has to do with what I said

[@EfBEye888]

@@omnibud2708 ok not sure what that has to do with what I said

[@OtisFlint]

I didn't know Triumph wanted to crash test their bikes, they really go above and beyond!

[@lauriehodgson4471]

@@OtisFlint lol 😂

[@williamsulcer5101]

If those bikes can withstand forkner they're unbreakable 😅

[@colefredericks2869]

That gave me a good laugh

[@Landonmoto39]

Ha

[@slowie_films]

Ted is the actual man he is literally doing it for exactly the right reason. I do Appreciate seeing him get some recognition because there are layers to this industry. And people like him get swept under the rug because he didn't pay enough money to be seen like the other guys. The actions should have been enough to get something more. I am going to miss that guy at the races he is a good ol boy.. Thanks for everything Ted & I appreciate the clearing up of things and the kind words truly means a ton..

[@Skreebee]

Another great video and commentary! Love that you comment on all the behind the scenes shenanigans going on! 👊👍

[@chrisfoltyn1813]

Cooksey speaking out about MX Sports treatment of Slowy shows the type of character Cooksey has. How many journalists spoke up to support Cooksey when he was thrown out of the race last weekend?

[@dennisnbrown]

Not many because they are all sipping off DC’s tit and afraid of him. These guys somehow think that by being on his side, they’re going to get somewhere sheep that’s all they are.

[@chasemclaughlin836]

Definitely need an interview with Ted, had no idea he did that for the sport! What an awesome guy

[@jonathonwoodard2097]

Teds the man! Rode around with them in the 09 supercross east coast, they are a badass crew!

[@johnfeminella9839]

I'm still at a loss as to why they force you to leave the national this past weekend I've never seen anything like it in my entire life and I'm 52 years old controversial stuff but it kind of proves what you're saying when it when they do stuff like that obviously you're pissing off the right people I don't always agree with you but I respect you and I wish you nothing but the best

[@toddbraddy8658]

Love the introduction with scar face,absolutely love it ,keep it up, enjoying the broadcast!!!

[@BruceKonefe]

Used to race 125 b class in District 14. Sold my house and a condo in Jupiter Florida. Relocated to Thailand 30 years ago.

[@glennmyers3580]

That's awesome. I have a lifelong buddy who moved to Thailand, and he loves it there.

[@Mac-td7lt]

Mitch needs to get rid of the crashers. Just my opinion 🤷

[@joelatkinson2080]

God bless you Cooksey!!! Keep fighting the good fight!!!

[@jmac636]

Old man Teddy Parks is good dude and he can cook. He helped us get our bike to some of the supercross’s when the we were on ran out of money.

[@MathewVsSportsMediaandGames]

If Forkner indeed goes to Triumph, this could be good news for Max Vohland to get another chance with Pro Circuit Kawasaki. Good stuff as usual, Cooksey!

[@CKYmoto]

I want vohland to have a good ride for next year. Hopefully his hip gets all healed up. He only got one race in this year and he won his heat and had a chance at the podium until he slowed down too much for the yellow flags

[@MathewVsSportsMediaandGames]

@@CKYmoto Vohland is definitely worthy of a second chance IMO, but the question is "Will he get it?" The fact that he didn't come back from that dislocated hip is a big elephant in the room so to speak.

[@robturner710]

Great interview with TPJ, them MX outlets won't give this guy an interview because he's promoting family values

[@ClicheXeveryXday]

I'm ready for a forkner comeback next year. Triumph would be getting a good dude that's hungry to win

[@cse217]

Dude the mafia family tree is great I would wear that T shirt. Thank you

[@DTM45]

Great video and insight. Thank you Chris!

[@celineferdinand6944]

Forkner - Past performance is a good indicator of future performance. He may win a race, but he won't finish a series. If Triumph hires him for $250,000 a year, with bonuses, they want to buy a win, not a title. That's an expensive win. Maybe they are willing to spend all that money hoping that a win will lead to sales: Win on Sunday, sell on Monday. I'm not sure that is true anymore, though.

[@justingardner3569]

That could be a good durability test for the triumph, no one can cartwheel a bike as often and as hard as forkner 😂

[@duffyrides]

That Ted Parks piece was very cool !

[@slowie_films]

He is an actual badass.

[@celineferdinand6944]

11:07 - Good job on the schematic, Cooksey! 🤣

[@TennKnucklehead]

Ted Parks sounds like a great American. Salute to him. 🍻

[@slowie_films]

He is what we need in the sport. Just trying to give people chances and give people a chance to do something other wise they could have never experienced. And the reward being watching them be something after maybe not a big pro motocross racer but a somebody after they took the opportunity he presented to them... Appreciate those guys there are not many of them left..

[@DougTunnler]

Pulp and Vital are like the CNN of moto media. Is Michael Lindsey our Anderson Cooper? Is Steve Mathis our Jeffery Toobin? 😅

[@dawsonz514]

I saw that Gage Hulsey at Millville. I was strolling through the pits and all of a sudden I see him and an AMA official arguing in his pit. And he did not sound happy at all. Turns out he failed sound test. And I would guess it was probably a BS reason like the Matt Hammer situation at Southwick. Felt bad for the dude. I even remember seeing 924 on the track, his bike didn’t even sound that loud compared to Izaih Clark’s Bike. His was loud. Surprised he didn’t fail sound.

[@Pompomgrenade]

Forkner is supremely talented and fast...he could disrupt the scene and bring victory to the new Triumph team!

[@Alcoholdankbreath]

Absolutely not

[@auntjanet2346]

The only thing he's disrupting is his vertebrae.

[@Alcoholdankbreath]

@@Pompomgrenade Forkner only has fans cause of his wife

[@jacobfontenot6710]

Micheal Lyndsay is exactly what you describe him to be . Also a 30 something year old dating a literal teenager ! Legal or not cmon dude it’s weird .

[@mirraco323]

Agreed. If you even have to use the “it’s legal!” line in defense of your relationship, that alone should tell you it’s probably weird.

[@OtisFlint]

The pink taco doesn't get better with age.

[@user-xh7rz6sh7t]

@@OtisFlintThat’s not been true in my experience. It is much better.

[@Papparratzi]

@@OtisFlintya gotta know, ta know🤪

[@Papparratzi]

@@user-xh7rz6sh7tyou must love weekold swordfish

[@quantumallure5479]

I may relocate to Thailand as well. No 5 year Visa

[@brokvejar8801]

Ted is cool! We need a legit interview

[@jd617mx]

Dude I emailed you with all kinds of dirt. Davey doesn’t like partying now Huh ? Because that wasn’t his position when he was downing garbage cans with me in Jacksonville 🤷🏽‍♂️ along with Mikey P, Carrie Jo, and John G. . . The same night my boy DJ grilled John G about the infamous Chad Reed Black Flag 🏴. That’s a fact, and anyone who denies it is a liar. And someone who will remain nameless (for now) met me in the bathroom of Mr Chubby’s for a handful of Perks and Xanax. That was 2017, I been 100% clean since Bike Week 2018, but the hypocrisy from MX Sports is ridiculous at this point

[@OW38B]

"There's a drug ring inside MXSports" ~ Tony Alessi

[@GDUBMX]

​@@OW38B"davey coombs is beating off your kid"

[@joemathias4975]

Personally Pro Circuit Kawasaki is a Awesome Team and Mitch is one of the best people you could have ever have running a Team .

[@weston5146]

ted seems like an awesome dude

[@Dashriprock4]

MX Sports should have a dedicated safety team and contract SCCA flaggers at each venue.

[@CenCaBORL_Explorers]

Ted Parks has done more for the sport then meets the eye.. look at HEP, Pipes was TPJ rider.. Thank you Ted for your contribution to SX and the "average Joes" lol these guys are not average..

[@andrewbird233]

I think it would be sick to see forkner on triumph. Idk even if history were to repeat and forkner wasnt able to finish the season but still grabbed a few wins, it would still be a great look for triumph to show their bike is capable of winning.

[@edwardharvey8568]

Keep up the good work Cooksey . Watch all your videos from UK.

[@twisted8956]

They have had those lights for years. Remember Jett his hand on one in Colorado last year same exact lights.

[@darrellmabry699]

Forkner will.never ride the same because of his hand. My opinion he's done. Triumph shouldnt waste their money

[@johnchafin3817]

I used to be a member of SMDR. Great club. Back in the day we worked direct with Beasley (Budds track owner) to flag. The deal then was that we got 6 ride days where we were able to ride the track and connected harescramble course. It was awesome. We flagged amatuer day and the national as well as an MXGP or two. We took great pride in our flagging. We even had a club training course we went through to flag. We also had members with radios who went around the track and made sure everyone was in position like they should be. That all changed when MX Sports came along and changed the deal. They tried to do it on their own but it didn't quite work out. Now they have worked a deal with the club. Left the club when I moved away but miss riding with those guys.

[@CookseyMedia]

The club seems like great guys and obviously they know how to flag, but sounds like the AMA and MX Sports officials wouldn't let them do it the right way. They had them out if position and with multiple different instructions, it was a mess!

[@louiswooley966]

Ted Parks has been my friend for many years.stories are there!!

[@Shawn-wd4qd]

Forkner hasn’t finished a full season since his rookie year in 2016. He’s done.

[@lauriehodgson4471]

As good as he,s been at times, he,s long been done! Triumph will learn the hard way like Pro circuit Kawasaki!

[@OtisFlint]

Crashadoo has also failed to finish 8 of his last 9 seasons. Pro Circuit needs to dump them both.

[@fasterthanyou7605]

He’s fine when he says he’s done not when you do. You’re from Texas like me, you should know we don’t believe in quitting. It’s not his fault they re-sign him. His job is to go fast he does his best and they re-sign him.

[@Shawn-wd4qd]

@@fasterthanyou7605 I know you are not supposed to quit anything but, after all of the crashes that Forkner has had over the past 8 years and now he is having problems with his brain. Quitting while you’re ahead is not the same as quitting.

[@chriszbodula1894]

Ted Parks is what this and all sports should be about. When I coached baseball the last thing on my mind was winning. I built up each kid/player individually, refining their skills and brining out their best but most importantly being an example of decency, respect and humility and teaching them to grow up to be good men. The natural outcome was success. Chris, keep at it. The respect will come as these assholes reveal themselves. Maybe a sneak video leaked of DC partying it up might rattle him up a bit.

[@Bodie2020]

Do you remember the moto mag that showed one of the racer injecting numbing meds into his foot so he could ride? Their caption was that’s how you hide your track marks thens said they were joking it was said rider injecting novocaine

[@sonnycaplar1661]

Ted and Cathy are unsung heroes in the sport and the stories that they have about their journey should be told. I’m sad that they are retiring but i can understand why 😢

[@DBGROWS]

man i hope everythings good with austin im curious to this news... but tbh i think this move would benefit him so much and he could get away from the PC curse! watch he will give triumph their title

[@CKYmoto]

Whats the difference between triumphs mxgp bikes vs ama bikes? The ama bikes seem to have much more issues

[@celineferdinand6944]

@cookseymedia - Do you remember Steve Bruhn? You are the only guy since him who has had the courage to publicly go after this cartel since he did about 15 years ago. I think had Bruhn lived longer, he would have done a good job at exposing them. He was just getting started before he died. Everyone else has been mainly silent. Ryan Hughes seems to be on the same page as you, also. But he won't name them.

[@CKYmoto]

The octopus!

[@celineferdinand6944]

@@CKYmoto Yes, that's what Bruhn called them.

[@BrianPatterson-z8g]

If u need Coombs dirt find out how he blew up district 5 that had a ton of tracks and forced a bunch to close

[@zee.___moose941]

I love partying. I can't stand the cooksy mob but now I'm on board

[@therealjd1503]

Welcome aboard friend👍

[@OW38B]

Yep, I just got bounced from VitalMX about a month ago by ML....I'm still not sure why. ML will not tell me the exact reason. Funny thing is I have been a member since 2006 and never an issue. I think ML has lost perspective on the whole forum thing.

[@aus-rider]

Ok let’s get this str cooksey, Forkner did not I repeat did not have surgery for a brain bleed, the surgery was for a artriovenus malformation, in layman’s terms, a cluster of blood vessels were removed, if he had a brain bleed, the chances of survival are slim if you don’t get rushed for surgery, in a lot of cases people drop dead, he would of been one sick boy if he had a brain bleed, but he didn’t.

[@CouchSlouch-]

I think triumph has done well this season, aside from the Evan ferry deal.

[@Rusty4u]

Just a thought/ suggestion… most of Mitch’s championships in the late 2000’s were from top riders from outside the us, Wilson, Pourcel, Rattray, Townley.. maybe look more towards that?

[@MotocrossEditor]

Burns and crip keeper 😂👌🏼🇺🇸

[@bollweevil8112]

Flaggers ought to be in bright uniforms

[@jamesreynolds5721]

Gawd damn that hit!

[@jamintoday5137]

To flag. Go to Brookstone Minnesota echo valley. Best flaging ever. And they pay there flagers. Big time as a awesome business.

[@SolusRap]

I’m all for guys getting theirs in this industry that chews riders up and spits them out without a second thought, BUT Mitch and PC have been the exception to that rule with how they’ve stood by AF despite his constant catastrophic accidents…and it’s because of that that I think it would be a really slimy move to jump over to Triumph just for some extra dough. Of course there could be things going on behind the scenes at PC regarding AF that we don’t know about that is forcing his hand. Also AF could just have some built up baggage with the brand after so much bad luck that he wants to get away from. But if it’s just the bigger pay day, I still say it’s slimy.

[@joemathias4975]

I think a Change in Manufacturer is a good Idea for Mr Forkner some kind of a Change is good for him . No I don't believe it is a PC problem some times people just need a change

[@Northwestmotomx]

You getting kicked out, did nothing but good for this channel. Keep doing what you do. Hell yaa

[@hoppiemacv8604]

Forkner will finish this coming season on a Triumph! And be FAF Boi! Hate the Bright Yellow though! So watch out for that bright flash as it pass yo ass!

[@therealjd1503]

We need strapped to make that mafia tree t-shirt, and I’m definitely going to get a free Cooksey T-shirt

[@jpadilla6436]

Fucking hell dude, finished your video. Your the "Mike Alessi" of media. It's dirt bikes bro. Been watching since 1980. Never gonna be perfect but dirt bikes are badass. It's just moto guy.

[@the_grim_griefer]

Vitalmx muffles all the threads and throws them in the dumgeon. ML says you threatened him physically at some point. Can you address that?

[@solarguy6517]

Look at the end of this video when he walks up to the Race Haulers, they all look at him with a look "Please don't let this dbag talk to me!"

[@OW38B]

Serious deal

[@wapartist]

That Forkner crash is up there with a lot of Knievels… probably a 6” concrete slab straight on with head and then mid section

[@jaradgoodwin649]

That fuckin tree is brilliant hahahahahah

[@jamesharpermx542]

this is why you keep your business a secret until the documents are signed. once it gets out and everyone gives their opinion then people could change their minds. go Forkner!

[@miken8009]

I know Guy… I get a hold of Travis so you can get a hold of him.

[@channel1_channel]

respect

[@joeyallison4144]

I feel that Austin is the baddest MF on a 250 if he can get through a full season. This dude is going through a shit ton of rebuilding right now and has the potential to be untouchable. This might just be a smart m9ve for TRIUMPH.

[@CookseyMedia]

That would be awesome, I sure do hope he breaks through!

[@baby-sharkgto4902]

Forkner is one of the fastest guys in the world

[@auntjanet2346]

Fastest to crash?

[@epmcdonald4562]

​ Debbie Downer... 😂 be back in a year and see what's up then when he wins 250 championship

[@auntjanet2346]

@@epmcdonald4562 Always "next year." 9 years in 250 and no championships.

[@mountjarvis]

What was the forkner news?

[@robfizzle3091]

They're expecting a baby

[@mountjarvis]

@@robfizzle3091 Homeboy had too much time to kill

[@robfizzle3091]

@@mountjarvis 🤣🤣🤣

[@roosthrower]

They were talking about u on moto x pod today, rolling it out😅

[@RED-RYDA]

On one hand I'm all for these guys making as much money as they can, but I'd also like to see Forkner stay with Mitch, because there has been alot of years where Mitch re signed him when he really didn't have a reason to want to, not many guys would have gotten as many chances as Forkner has to keep a ride of that caliber, clearly PC has stuck with him for a reason, because they still believe in him. I think it's the right thing to do to return the favor if your Austin and show the same loyalty to them in return.

[@therealjd1503]

I absolutely agree with that, I hope Forkner sees it the same way.

[@deckmonkey1459]

How many guys has Mitch destroyed and thrown away? Keeping talent and paying them nothing isn't loyalty, it's business. PC is the worst team to be on, at least if you ride for free at Star it's a good environment to improve and it's run right. Forkner is multi-time champ if he never goes to PC. How stupid do you have to be to think "No, really, this year will be different at PC."?

[@RED-RYDA]

You really think that PC is not paying Forkner to be there? He may have a lower salary pay but with still a high win or podium bonus im sure. Star buys alot of guys but they dont keep alot of guys that are under performing, which is okay its the nature of the sport, but Mitch has been good and undertsanding to forkner without a doubt​@deckmonkey1459

[@RomianRacing103]

I have been seeing over the years all the podcast and even the riders given stuff to say and what not to say you can see it on their faces that they don’t want to get in trouble. They control the environment, so they control the people who come to watch and have them spend so much money that it’s getting out of hand.

[@barthur2645]

SMDR has been the ones that have flagged at Budds forever as far as I know. These are riders and racers that’s why Budds flagging is great if dum-dums let them flag like they would want to be flagged for.

[@celineferdinand6944]

10:50 - Except that it is not Italian. It is another group. Can anyone guess?

[@MatthewC137]

Damn right and that other group has made sure that the herd thinks it's Italian.

[@celineferdinand6944]

@@MatthewC137 Yes, they do. There's so much to say about that, but if I do, my comment will be deleted. Nice to see guys like you know the score, because a lot of people are totally clueless.

[@ThumperMoto]

1 am Cooksey? Alrighty, Im for it.

[@craigbranstrom4749]

Forkner will just get hurt again. He rides over his head just look at his record.

[@fmradio42]

Am I losing it or did I hear Cooksey say he wants to talk to Guy Coper. I cant find that part of the video.

[@mojodirt33]

Austin is an elite rider no doubt, and while moto is extremely dangerous and guys have gnarly get offs all the time it just seems to me that Forkner's get offs are more violent than a lot of other guys. Possibly his injuries are related to "How he lands". I know I sound a little crazy but watching all of his bad wrecks and he just looks like a rag doll everytime.

[@auntjanet2346]

He doesn't know how to fall. Probably just starts crying in his helmet.

[@TheBeachyBro]

James steward could have been a paramount movie😭😭

[@AMERICANEXPATADVENTURES]

I really hope Forkner stays at Kawasaki. Either way I just want to see he win the championship this year.

[@CookseyMedia]

I really think he is going to Triumph

[@AMERICANEXPATADVENTURES]

@CookseyMedia you're excited for thailand I see. I wish I could've made it out their but you'll have fun with my brother, pat, and Mark 💪

[@droz7503]

He should stay on the couch imop.

[@user-xh7rz6sh7t]

@@CookseyMediaHuge gamble. I highly doubt he will do much primarily because of all of his injuries. As we all know, hard hits never really leave the mind.

[@Papparratzi]

Why? As much as I’m a fan of PC. You’ll have to admit they have a horrendous record of pushing riders into emergency rooms, then the unemployment line. It’s not like when they were an upstart team in the days of Jeremy

[@CKYmoto]

I like swap and vurb tho

[@ablaze3717]

Crazy thing is this “inappropriate, irresponsible behavior was recorded at MXSPORTS Loretta Lynn’s Amateur event????

[@HPRaceDevelopment]

Would the ama "proper" survive without rquired membership for the loretta's and freestone springs nats? Why is "ama proper" at SX with 3 18 wheeler rigs - estimated cost being around 1 million a year to get drivers, hotels, fuel and trucks on the road. As the american motorcyclist association - why aren't the on the side of the RIDERS and advocating for riders - that's their marketting pitch is it not. Why does mxsports even need ama pro racing? Obviously it's to appear impartial. Based off the gypsy interview - if mxsports indeed leases the rights to the outdoors - why won't he publish the contract? Transparency is honesty...

[@jamesreynolds5721]

Vince friese shout out! Hate it or not i love vince

[@lizzydog5728]

Support Cooksey and give him some real Power! Then sit back and watch him "go to work" on Those that "Exploit Riders" and "Good People "

[@mattpagel6681]

Loved coop

[@therawlifefamily]

what did ted parks do previously in order to afford running a race team?

[@ryanjohnson6273]

He ran and owned a construction company out of Texas that his oldest son runs now , his team is ran on his money sponsor money and donations

[@pjsneeringer5942]

I know NOTHING ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED, BUT I've been saying for a year, get rid of Coombs

[@antiwoke884]

I bet Johnny has his knee pads on for them 11:42

[@ilexmortisligaming]

Triumph might be good for Forkner, smaller frame than the PC Kawi which has been a curse for him...

[@genobrown3600]

You know, Rayban makes sunglasses that have a good camera built into them and nobody will know you are filming while you talk or walk around!

[@CookseyMedia]

Time for me to invest in some

[@powersportsenthusiast1986]

you should have a look-a-like go too. it'd be funny if they got in trouble for trying to throw him out thinking he's you.. way out there i get that

[@CookseyMedia]

I have been compared to Lars, maybe I wear a HRC shirt 🤣🤣

[@Papparratzi]

Get one of those masks disguised as Davey, then head to the race

[@Gpx111]

Triumph have signed styles the kids been injured on and off for years .