"Frustrating to me this day and age..." + Special Guest Levi Kitchen | Title 24 | Motorsports on NBC

Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto recap everything St. Louis, from Jett and Barcia to red cross flags and Eli Tomac finally getting it done. Plus, Levi Kitchen joins the show to discuss his career and run of success. #NBCSports #Supercross #Title24Podcast
Chapters:
(0:00) Epic Night in STL, epic show ahead.
(1:23) Eli Tomac: "The man got it done!"
(5:26) Why did you say something, Eli?
(9:49) "Thought it was an epic track."
(12:20) Jett Lawrence & Justin Barcia: "The perfect storm."
(16:33) My flight home with Barcia.
(18:52) "He said oh crap too late."
(25:55) Remember Stew and Dung!
(28:50) Red Cross Flag: "A rule is a rule."
(32:03) Radio comms "bring the sport to another level."
(37:23) Scary moment for Ken Roczen.
(39:45) Cooper Webb: "Put the pressure on him right now."
(42:52) Where was Chase Sexton?
(44:18) Levi Kitchen joins the show!
(46:31) Success with PC compared to Star?
(48:52) Difference in training when winning?
(54:25) Supercross or Motocross?
(55:00) This weekend's track vs. the rest of the season?
(59:58) Levi's thoughts on the red cross flag.
(1:04:30) Levi chimes in on radio comms.
(1:06:27) Levi's thoughts on the remaining tracks.
(1:09:14) The difference in Levi Kitchen then vs now.
(1:10:52) Pro Circuit Milestone coming up!
(1:12:39) RC and RV remember hard times on the track.
(1:17:48) RC, RV, and Hunter vs. the keyboard warriors.
(1:23:51) What's happening during the off weekend?
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"Frustrating to me this day and age..." + Special Guest Levi Kitchen | Title 24 | Motorsports on NBC
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[@AcesWildMMA]

Mitch is just sitting back letting Levi Kitchen COOK 😳 very impressive

[@DANIMALLLLL]

BRING BACK THE WHOOPS! It’s been the main difference maker since the BEGINNING

[@articwolf10]

100% agree.

[@andyyarrington6401]

they have made tracks way easier this yr even tomac has said the tracks are to easy ,it makes everybody faster i suppose ,9 small whoops now only,,well small for them giant whoops for normal guys lol

[@JPW328]

Title 24 & Bubbas World are my go-to moto podcasts. Makes the weeks fly by 🙌

[@bradpowell843]

Same here! Watch both every week.

[@chummy22]

Straight up legends all around

[@dylanhallwatts8172]

Facts

[@mangalangz1176]

Legit and the Dan Blair show! That’s literally 1 pod a day haha

[@CodyClarkson]

Don’t forget Gypsy gang🤙🏻

[@iceKOId]

Levi Kitchen vs Haiden Deegan is going to be awesome in the 250 East West shootout!

[@LetBrockBye]

Where’s mcadoo ,Tom ,smith, rj or joe in your opinion

[@okaydudes]

@@LetBrockByehe didn’t say only those two could win…

[@LetBrockBye]

@@okaydudes he didn’t say either way, what’s your point

[@donnaalexandra5131]

Deegan has only won one race this season haha.

[@MotoRevelations]

Deegan lol nope.

[@Twelve6hellbow]

Props to Kitchen for doing it for Austin Forkner!

[@iceKOId]

Jettson Lawrence is a tough SOB for finishing the race when he didn’t gain any points. That showed character and Pride

[@mlrman-kl2bn]

Reminds me of bubba finishing the race after going down hard at Daytona

[@iceKOId]

@@mlrman-kl2bn that was insane!

[@mlrman-kl2bn]

@@iceKOId I gained huge respect for bubba after that. I was at that race too!

[@sniwevol]

Awesome racing this weekend. Glad it’s the last triple crown !

[@AcesWildMMA]

It was nice to see some real whoops this weekend.

[@sniwevol]

I’m so glad you guys are doing a podcast next week during the off week! The Q&A segments are the best! ❤

[@shanebrown2963]

That Red flag should have been out on the straight going into the corner before the finish line, period!!

[@drewwrobel564]

They've had in helmet radios in freeking redneck nascar since the 60's . . . . . . . . .

[@chuckfina6899]

Dungey was probably the cleanest rider of all time. He admitted when he retired he didn’t like the shenanigans going on

[@rtgray7]

Yep. Tomac and his team were whining about things and ET was trying to take Ryan out the last couple of races. Not a t-bone or anything but, he was trying to knock him down.

[@FowlersAuto]

Dungey, you mean the teammate of Musquin who gave points points to Dungey throughout the year because Tomac kept smoking him. The only time Tomac made contact with Dungey all season was the last race for the Championship. You guys have no idea what’s on the line.

[@jasongriffin8155]

⁠ I remember that moment, that’s the reason I don’t like Tomac… He was on live TV, and wished Dungee to crash so he could win… Not a sign of a champion, that’s a sign of a punk… I also met ToMac in person and acted stuck up…Hope he has grown up since then, but that is still etched in my memory

[@BrianPoppa]

The commentary team can’t see the track live, they only get to see 2 monitors. Ricky is calling the ACTION based on what WE ARE SEEING

[@Twelve6hellbow]

Riders do not want comms!!!! It is a distraction and teams can cheat to allow passing (example Tomac and Savatgy at Monster Cup)

[@FastEddy301]

Or is a better example Dungey Musquin?

[@marko0os_]

If team orders are going to happen they’re going to be planned way before they even get to the city the race is in and you just proved that yourself with the tomac savatgy thing they didn’t have race comms then

[@AF-by6bl]

Levi, a rider, said in this interview it would be cool.

[@JPW328]

Dungey T-Bone on Stewart was the first incident I thought of when I saw Barcia slam Jett 😮

[@gogofastful]

The difference was the speed. Barcia was going way faster.

[@MotoRevelations]

Both racing incidents, nothing more.

[@adamc760]

I don’t know. Watching the replays, Barcia had a terrible angle on that turn. He was going way too fast. Had no one been there, I think he’d have overshot that turn.

[@donnyjackson7189]

I agree, Barcia angle was terrible and going way to fast. Where was Barcia headed

[@jasongriffin8155]

Dungey has an impeccable reputation…UNLIKE BARCIA, nickname bam bam says it all

[@JPW328]

Can you imagine if that Barcia slam was during a real main event? Cooper would be the points leader. This is one of the positives of Triple Crowns

[@LetBrockBye]

Or you could say there wouldn't be a third race and Jett wins

[@VirtualGuth]

Agreed, this is a big part of why I remain a bigger fan of motocross as I love the two moto format.

[@LetBrockBye]

@@khronos444 What I'm saying is, if it was a regular race and not a triple crown, then Jett would have ten more minutes to catch and pass Eli. The pace Jett was riding he most likely would have won. I saying this as a massive Eli fan, but Jett is next level.

[@user-gn2js5wh5r]

Levi Kitchen is so chill

[@redryder1146]

Levi is the man

[@user-gn2js5wh5r]

I think Levi will win the West. But the shootout it seems like everyone is aiming to beat Haiden Deegan

[@donnaalexandra5131]

Deegans won one race this season. I don’t think Levi is worried.

[@herbcanter2114]

@@donnaalexandra5131 Haiden came in with a bad wrist injury and then was unable to sit on his bike for awhile . He's finally back to full strength .

[@AcesWildMMA]

Jett was the only rider ahead of Vince when he crashed. Everyone else got to see the medical flag TWICE. Jett only saw it on the last turn last lap.

[@joey14816]

Not true if that were the case the 5 penalized would have been penalized twice like anderson

[@jamiebradshaw-mo1qs]

@@joey14816 that’s not true

[@stalliondave9338]

@@joey14816 what? Only if they jumped it twice like Anderson, why would they do it again if they saw it like Jett did the first time last second

[@Upthebroncos310]

@@stalliondave9338Vince rolled the finish line just after jett lapped him for the last lap and they didn’t pull the Red Cross flag out until after Eli passed, so 3rd-6th got it twice, they didn’t see it then but knew for the finish line, ando must not of.

[@stalliondave9338]

@@Upthebroncos310 Ah yeah nice, thanks for the break down. The fact that Ando copped it twice was wild. The whole thing was a scam for all but Eli and Hunter, big winners lmao

[@user-gn2js5wh5r]

Can wait for 250 East. West is shallow despite The Chef 👨‍🍳

[@JPW328]

1:22:13 I follow Motocross, Football, Hockey, MMA, music, and the negativity has never been higher across all genres. Best way to deal with negativity is avoid it and not respond. Respond to a fan showing you support. 🙌

[@686crime]

Hunter Lawrence with the first of many podiums !

[@jayhopkins1337]

Seems like where ever there's mayhem freise 125 is in the area? Back track this season also towards the end of this race .

[@michaelgray8986]

Levi is quickly becoming my favorite rider on a 250! So glad to see it coming together for him!!!

[@MikeKGullion]

It's so good to see Mitch Payton back on top. He stuck in there, didn't quit or retire or run away, but bided his time: kept working, kept problem-solving, kept tweaking, etc. until back on the top podium.

[@chuckfina6899]

That medical flag need to be in the CORNER TURN. Not on the face of a jump!

[@dickberry3910]

100%

[@donnyjackson7189]

Yep 100%

[@donnyjackson7189]

Yep 100% the face of a large jump like that, rt out of a corner is soooo stupid of AMA

[@mlrman-kl2bn]

💯! AMA def handled that flagging incident very poorly, as RC pointed out. I hope they implement changes after that.

[@lemonvenom777]

Vince Friese has made this championship so exciting!

[@SquishBang]

Got Jett twice lol. Vince is getting so good he can take guys out when he's not even in his bike.

[@petervanleeuwen8581]

Racing myself in the past, there was an unwritten rule to give each other "racing room" this seems to be a thing of the past, now a days any gap seems to be justified to dive in regardless of the outcome, disappointing 😢

[@rrrrr7782]

the flag should be ahead of where you want the racers to slow down. the yellow gets waved a jump or two ahead of where someone has gone down for that reason. the ama should have a protocol for downed riders on the finish jump. if friese was on the landing instead of in between, you bet they wouldve had the flag at the base of the jump or entering the corner so the races have no excuse not to see it. just like road signs for construction or reduced speed limit or school zones.

[@donmiller2246]

I love this show heres my take, I rewatched the second race Eli closed on Jett 3 times he’s doing a number of things he’s won 52 mains for a reason, he now has a gauge of Jett’s speed and technical ability Jett now knows Eli can close on him this puts a whole new perspective on the last five races Jett is now fighting two riders for wins one of which can match his speed and the other is just a super tenacious racer this is going to be epic

[@themodifiedlife2774]

I am a Tomac fan 💯 and will always be and wish that was true but i have to disagree, Jett’s still a level above everyone and he’s young!! I don’t think Tomac will be ever be able to match Jett or beat him straight up, yea for sure if it was young Tomac definitely but he just doesn’t have that beast anymore!! Of course Jett’s the X factor now, we are seeing old Tomac but he’s only going to be 2nd best now on!! That’s based on 1on1 against Jett not Jett making mistakes

[@mandalaybayhotelarchive]

Gambling is ruining sports. Disappointing to see James Stewart promote it for Supercross

[@HillBilly1905]

Every sport has gambling. Why not let the people enjoy betting on supercross. If you don’t like gambling you definitely don’t have to bet my friend.

[@marko0os_]

Your not required to gamble 😂

[@jakeblizzard6019]

The AMA needs to remove the penalties. It’s their fault so many riders couldn’t see the Red Cross flag

[@shanebrown2963]

Exactly!! That flag should have been on the straight before that corner to the finish line!

[@quintonkarlik2148]

If all the bikes have the green lights I think they should all go solid red when the red flag is out And flashing red when Red Cross flag is out Helmet comms would definitely help

[@686crime]

The riders can’t see the green lights on their bike. They are put in a area to not distract them

[@BrianPoppa]

Ricky these “keyboard warriors” you talk about deserve no mention. Don’t even bother with the bitter losers. It’s the same people that will complain about ANYTHING and everything, all of the time

[@runrafarunthebestintheworld]

Yeah I don't see them here in KZbin anyways.

[@BrianPoppa]

@@runrafarunthebestintheworld they are on Vital MX. used to be a great underground place to discuss, break news, now it’s a cesspool of hate

[@recordfishhunter9234]

Barcia said it was an accident looked like a Lazer guided missile strike to me 😅

[@gerrywagoner26]

Great job, Ricky & Ryan. I'm glad you are in our sport.

[@22smcrrider96]

I obviously don't know this but i would think these guys would be excited to see someone breaking records! It means the sport is growing! I can't wait to see who the next great rider is to break some records!

[@user-xo1mo5du7s]

I love to hear my two favorite racers of all time doing a podcast together. The GOAT is the best racer of all time. I think Ryan Villopoto had Ricky like talent but retired too soon. Jett gives me hope but has a lot to learn and prove. I also felt Jett turned down too early, and Bam Bam came in too hot. Both at fault.. got to have better track awareness.

[@Twelve6hellbow]

“I feel bad for Justin Barcia.” Said no one ever

[@gungadingo]

Bam Bam is the best. Love watching him and seeing him do well. Exciting and entertaining to watch him race.

[@WallieWild]

@@gungadingobut he sucks 😮

[@jpslaym0936]

Bam bam makes most every race he’s in more fun to watch, that much no one can deny

[@22smcrrider96]

I feel like it was probably more dangerous to roll that finish line jump since dude was in the middle! Rolling it could of ran right into him

[@donnyjackson7189]

I agree 100%

[@HillBilly1905]

RC’s description of the Jett JB incident was perfect. I believe it was 100% an accident and the fact it was Jett doesn’t change that fact.

[@HostelJV]

love the show every week!!! these two are so great!

[@kingatticus303]

Two amazing riders!! Great pod! Happy to see Eli get a win this year .

[@lemonvenom777]

It was a *raging* incident

[@frostyTheShowman]

I think it was a mistake Eli Tomac hiding his injury. Now that he said “I’m back” he’s going to be expected to win

[@dylanhallwatts8172]

Justin Barcia career really didn’t go as I expected.

[@dougmckuhn4373]

2 250 titles,premier class wins battling and beating the best. I’d say he over achieved as he rides the bike incorrectly compared to many other pros

[@BD225_]

ok my question.... if you're Jett and you have to take a hit at some point throughout the series, could you ask for a better scenario? last Moto of.a triple crown with a weeks break to heal. glad everyone is ok loving the racing this year! see y'all in Philly

[@mlrman-kl2bn]

Not only that, when you watch slow mo, Jett was super lucky to have dabbed his left foot, so his leg was back. If his foot was on the peg, Barcia's front tire would have hit it instead of the engine.

[@nopelindoputraperkasa5869]

Amazing motor cross..very inspiring and intertaining.. always succses 🇮🇩🏍️🏍️

[@jamesvalencia6689]

All the riders should have LEDs on their cross bars that are co trolled by race control. Flash white and red when a red cross flag is on track. Flash blue when being blue flagged. Blue flag lights can be controlled by timing also where they start flashing on your bike when the leader is X amount of seconds behind you

[@raymondharold5973]

It’s so crazy that people talk crap instead of appreciating that both of you take time out of your busy lives to give back to our sport, most of us really appreciate that you give us time,which is something money can’t buy and l really thank you for doing that ❤🙏

[@StandingWarrior]

Tomac going 1-1-1 was about as legit as Chris Weidman’s victory this weekend

[@2216sammy]

Sextons championship .

[@FastEddy301]

1-2-1 he was gonna win anyway.

[@marko0os_]

@@FastEddy301yes but only 2 other people before this have gone 1-1-1 that being Roczen and then a few weeks ago being Jett so it’s pretty prestigious to go 1-1-1

[@johnsonguy4779]

This is the greatest podcast ever with two of the greatest riders to ever through a leg over a bike. I have met so many pro riders and they are always cool and I grew up being a RC and RV fan and they are 2 guys I have always wanted to meet, but have just never ran Into. Love all there inside on the races and they bring a ton of knowledge to all of us on there show, keep up the great inside we love it

[@DANIMALLLLL]

The Dungey vs Stewart crash is what proved Barcia was unintentional to me

[@donnyjackson7189]

Dung came up short on a jump, not going mach-1 into a corner on flat ground, where was Barcia headed

[@mitchellhawk158]

Kitchen is becoming a favorite for everyone...Great attitude

[@mandalaybayhotelarchive]

*The crash was 100% Jett’s fault* he turned down early to let his brother go wide

[@tankeater]

It was a racing incident... No one at blame, but Jett should have know not to do that on the first lap. 🤷‍♂️🤘

[@roninsdog261]

100% if Barcia did the EXACT same thing to Tomac, you'd be screaming for Barcia's head.

[@sammiiworsfold5376]

Not Jett’s fault at all, he was way clear of any rider. When I first seen it I blamed Barcia but I don’t believe barcia purposely hit jett, however regardless if jett was there or not where was he even going? I highly doubt he would have made that corner. Yes a race incident that could have been avoided by jett not cutting down also could have been avoided by barcia not coming in with so much speed. Was good to see jett still finish the race even tho it didn’t make a difference definitely shows he is a tough kid.

[@frostyTheShowman]

Dangerboy would look so cool on a Pro Circuit Kawasaki. It’s interesting Deegan shopped all the manufacturers expect Kawi. Maybe Brian avoided Mitch cause he got turned down in his racing career.

[@tankeater]

Yah, Mitch and Brian don't have the best of life experiences with each other... Sins of the father? Deegs was uh crazy MoFo in the 90s and 2000s LMFFFAAAOOO. 🤘

[@herbcanter2114]

The Kawasaki's caused Eli to lose out on multiple championships due to multiple DNF's . Deegan doesn't want to take that chance and he knows Yamaha's are the most reliable bikes on the planet . Star racing also gives riders a ton of freedom in what they want to do to their bikes Kawasaki is the opposite .

[@SquishBang]

Mitch and Deegan wouldn't get along at all. I don't think he's got time for the circus. Opposite ends of the spectrum. Levi wasn't a fan either lol.

[@MarkFox]

You must not remember Deegans bike blowing up last year in outdoors. I don't remember any Kawasakis gernading in the recent past, plenty of Yamahas and Hondas have though.

[@jeffstuart4424]

Not a fan of kawasaki but its funny that they never broke on anyone else. These race bikes break for 3 reasons. Mechanic error, how a rider rides the bike, and if a rider gets in contact with another rider or something like that. None of these bikes break because of what brand they are. Modern bikes are all built really well to a point its all on the rider and team these days​@herbcanter2114

[@Slozukiryder227]

Have a great time at the Isle of man RV! It's on my bucket list to make it out there, one day.

[@wydopensports8335]

Another great show! Thank you!

[@fleece192]

Radio Comms, good for Supercross, not for outdoor. Give bam a break. Levi great job. Mitch and DeCoster made our sport so much better. Thanks Guys

[@Mars-87]

Levi rode great I’m stoked to seen him fulfilling his new Kawi contract he just looks like a champion on that bike

[@thadsmith7574]

Love your podcast. You mentioned Mitch Payton approaching 300 wins as a team manager, that is a great accomplishment! I wondered how many Roger DeCoster had? So who do you think was/is the best Factory manager for the sport?

[@darrynruzicka2883]

Great show as always!

[@Motobear30]

I think the static flag makes sense because then you could see what it is but the problem was it being at the top of 9ne of the biggest jumps on the track. Someone should be on the floor with the flag before the jump.

[@jeffreydickey2676]

Why don't they use the L.E.D lights in the fender to give prompts? Have them below triple clamps, and install one on front fender. Have the flaggers tag bikes. Flaggers could have radio coms.

[@shootermcgavern3309]

Great show guys! But I am wondering if the +redcross flag incident was actually to create more drama in the series, because it had been close, then all of a sudden Jett started the train? Could this be a situational effect to make the series go right to the end?

[@dylanhallwatts8172]

Has there ever been a women that qualified for Supercross or motocross?

[@gerrywagoner26]

Nope. Too slow.

[@jeffreybozeman6245]

Women are best competing with women...in Any sport.

[@Peng924]

Night Show? Yes, Vicki Golden did at Las Vegas 2015. Main Event? No.

[@JosephDredd31]

Define what you mean by a "Woman" ? 😂😂😂

[@jarodford1775]

Title 24 and bubba's world are awesome podcast for the sport would be great to see all 3 of you do show for finale or smx playoffs

[@ModMonMe]

SERIOUSLY guys… look at the speed and direction of travel! Cuts half way through the corner with no turn attempted/initiated! What, you cut down low at the disk but don’t intend to turn at the disk but cut across the whole corner before initiating the turn… 😢Looks like his ol’ MO of past! Good grief. F1, MotoGP, NASCAR you name it, you can’t just slam into the side of a bike, car, boat or what have just because room in a corner exists… ESTABLISHED RACING LINE of those in front of you. Just because Barcia decides to take a different line doesn’t allow him to take out another rider period. A lot at jeopardy to say “hmmm seams like a nice guy” credit: Tommy Boy.

[@rtgray7]

Very surprised RV doesn't see that Jett shouldn't have ever cut down like that on the first lap of the race. Also, Ricky, RV, and Hunter, I would resist punching down and mentioning "keyboard warriors" every week. We are the customer so to speak...

[@JPW328]

1:18:05 Hunter Lawrence is a funny dude. Did you see his post race presser? He said he doesn’t like Triple Crowns because it’s just 2 more chances of going into the first corner with Friese 😂😂😂 he’s like “that alone is a scary thought”

[@mlrman-kl2bn]

😂

[@rickguthrie2287]

Hey.. If you get a chance could you do a little segment on pass MX racers that are doing other things in there life now after MX racing or are they still involved in MX. EAMPLE: Guy Cooper, Gary Jones, Brad Lackey, Kent Howerton, Broc Glover. Maybe like 4-5 mins.. THANKS

[@mlrman-kl2bn]

That would be cool! We saw Dungey at St. Louis, as I believe he's heavily involved with the KTM junior racing team. It's cool to see the greats and how they're still involved in the sport

[@rickguthrie2287]

Thanks@@mlrman-kl2bn

[@tankeater]

Tomac and Kitchen BOTH going 1-1-1 was an impressive night I wasn't expecting. Don't remember if that's been done before. If I'm wrong, I'm sure I'll get a rational explanation when it happened... 🤔🤷‍♂️🤘

[@marko0os_]

It hasn’t Tomac is technically the 3rd rider to ever go 1-1-1 in the 450s and Levi is the 2nd in the 250s

[@tankeater]

okok, I was pretty sure, just not 💯... Thanks @@marko0os_ 🤘

[@donnyjackson7189]

Tomac, technically did not go 1-1-1, it was by default, but winning is winning I get it, but not by AMA being dumb

[@tankeater]

@@marko0os_ though so, but wasn't 💯%. 🤘

[@tankeater]

@@donnyjackson7189 why did only 5 rider do it if it was for an entire lap? Eli never did it... They also had a yellow flag prior to the finish line jump. Definitely not the AMA's fault. 👍

[@chrisandersen455]

I was sitting just past the 1st turn in Jacksonville .

[@jpslaym0936]

Radios would make racing less exciting as it would bring team racing strategy into play, and by informing rider of the race situation it will lead to less competition. Now if radio is used for warnings on track by AMA etc that makes sense

[@thegoodfriendsnetwork]

I don't sees how it's a race incident.... on the slow MO Barcia isn't even started to turn when Jett is already turning into the corner... he hits Jett still running straight not even turned. BIG FUCKING DIFFERENCE

[@popeyeseamaster87]

Kudos to Bam Bam for the way he handled it. Part of the problem is how Jett can turn on a dime, reminds me of McGrath in his prime. They both showed great sportsmanship over the whole issue, something sadly lacking in most sport these days.

[@noahcarben3101]

What about putting the blinking lights at the base of the finish line it would solve so many basic issues like this 34:56

[@Vinceman7]

If Kenny's radiator was leaking. I wodner if his foot peg had coolant on it and caused a lil unsettling for his footing. Still more likely with the contemplation of jumping off or not

[@robertdensford261]

Why is there no video of Friese's crash over the finish jump. I WANT to see it. There is no explanation what happened there. Jet passes him just before the jump starting the last lap then freise is down and can't get up? He had to have just rolled the launch ramp to wind up where he was. Fishy Fishy.

[@jaybird69able]

RC did you put that Champagne bottle there like that in the chair? Lol

[@eddiewhite5462]

Look at where Barcia's front wheel is turned before impact ( to the right ) and if Jet was not there , where would he ( Barcia ) go ? He is aimed over the berm. So if Jet wasn't there , would Barcia still choose that same trajectory? I don't believe so .

[@codynorris2908]

Eli said in another interview it was his other foot which was causing balance issues. He said he never wanted to say something about it because he didn't want to complain. I also get tired of all the people who say Eli was gifted because of flag or the Barcia deal. If that is the case then Jett's brother Hunter was gifted second. The thing is all riders have been in situations where they get bad starts and get tangled up with other riders that end up costing them. As for the flag there was other riders like Eli that didn't jump. So how do you account if by doing that it slowed them down. Crappy deal but that is part of the racing. Also RICKY if you still help design tracks or have say bring back more then 9 whoops and the dragon backs. This separated elite riders.

[@therobmeister]

Great show! Q where is the responsibility of the AMA in changing the course of the season? The failures on the Red Cross flag are obvious and many and could cost Jett the championship, not to mention the cost of positions/bonuses for the other riders. Surely they can own their failure and reverse the decision??

[@13thJ]

Tomac confirmed tonight on PulpMX that it was the opposite ankle of the Achilles heel injury that is hurt Regarding the red cross flag The AMA has ruled before the race previously that when the white flag and the red Cross are both out the white flag is to be waived the red flag is to be stagnant so that the cross can be seen

[@mlrman-kl2bn]

Understood, but how about red cross flags in the corner or straightaway before the rider is already committed to the jump. AMA has enough flaggers and coms out there, one flag on the inside top of the jump obviously doesn't get the point across.

[@13thJ]

@@mlrman-kl2bn I absolutely agree with you I am currently working on an idea to use LED red lights on the actual red flags I’m gonna see if I can hook it up through the Brett Downey safety foundation because I know Jim Hopefully in the future, this will never be an issue again

[@donnyjackson7189]

As far as this whole Barcia/Jett "T" bone, the path Barcia was on if Jett was not there where was Barcia going. Look at his path, WHERE was Barcia headed. He is missing 3/4 of the turn, the speed Barcia had, he may have hit Hunter. Im just looking at the path Barcia was on, its just like Barcia was not even close to making the turn, at a apex

[@travisw7867]

My thoughts on the jett and justin thing. Justins comment says he was protecting the inside line to block friese but if jett wasn't there and no contact was made he has so much speed, how far was he going to go across the track? all the way to the berm? no block was going to be made, poor line choice, too fast, crossing traffic...what was the plan? That would have caused just as much chaos for the riders behind that where actually running a proper line on the outside. Not saying jett shouldn't have been more aware since first lap is always chaos but he is running a pretty "normal" race line which is fairly predictable. probably too early in the race but if barcia ran the actual inside line like friese was targeting then both lines would have been good.

[@donnyjackson7189]

Your so rt, I have said it alot, if Jett was not there, where was Barcia headed, 3/4 the way through the turn, terrible race line, way to fast.

[@calebmccalla4715]

Hunta has a sneaky witty personality and I love it. He’s not as out there as Jett but seems like he’s just as funny if not more.

[@kenchopbrazulaitis2248]

im an aussie and enjoy your show boys but have a couple of questions , 1 why has nobody asked why Bacia had not even started his turn yet when past the corner before hitting Lawrence,2where was the injured rider that required the redcross flag at finish line looked like he was sitting on his bike any thoughts thanks

[@amywarengo4748]

Salt Lake 2023 Justin Barcia vs Malcolm Stewart . Boom what a take out . No smoke and Mirrors boys ! Carbon copy of Jett getting slammed.

[@mikehatch1967]

I know that it is not the norm but Eli and Cooper are on the same team. They are riders that always keep to themselves and have always worked on there own but if these two Pat each other on the back and share secrets about Jett

[@petergriggs7646]

Nice job

[@edwardanspach5405]

Ok in that clip of Levi you see him just triple 3 the whoops we don’t even have whoops anymore can we at least put 10 or 11 it’s like a tiny rhythm section

[@100percentdirt]

on the pulp show he said it was not ankle with the achilles injury but the other ankle and it happened in practice at his track..it was not major but as he kept riding it got worse where he was not able to balance himself on the pegs as well as he would like himself to.

[@user-uw9on5up9b]

You need to realize that Jett also didn't use the Berm and cuts left - if he used the berm - Barcia would have probably hit Jett's rear wheel or missed him.....Barcia didn't go into Jett on purpose

[@jasongriffin8155]

Just heard commentary on the Red Cross flag incidents… freise stalled his bike, was not hurt, no Red Cross flag should’ve been flown.… PERIOD…Where is the AMA’s integrity on calling that back?

[@TheFastphill]

before JB cuts the corner he 6 bikes lengths back for Jett saying Jett should race behind him is stupid he was going to the front

[@joshisajedi2461]

Levi reminds me of RV being so dominant every race.

[@ebutuoy8272]

I can now see that the Barcia/Jett thing was a racing incident, but you don't win races in the first corner (second here). There is still plenty of racing to be had after this point.

[@kennethkoch2428]

Just put red cross at turn before finish line. Fixes it all.

[@lilblaster22]

Barcia is my new favorite🎉🎉🎉

[@johnnycash578]

Eli saw the flag so glad!!!