"Show me the dyno chart that's ridiculous!" Brian Deegan on the realities of their amateur racing

Brian Deegan is open and realistic about the realities of amateur racing in the US. This is just a part of a long conversation we had on the podcast about Haiden Deegan and his future as a pro.
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[@Jake_Hamlin]

Brian is ridiculously good at explaining himself and his perspective

[@mccranahan747]

Deegans smart man hes setting his family up for success at early ages and from what i hear he is also a hell of a business man!! Hes definitely been very successful!!

[@Deegan38]

Thank you

[@breastmeatonly]

Dude

[@Naturestheway]

Aye he's a very savy individual that's made extremely good decisions for himself and family. To boot, him and his wife are very loving parents. Hard not to like these people!

[@jeffro6278]

He whitens his teeth too lol. I was there in LA sitting in front of the finish line when Deegan launched his bike lol! They changed the rules after that "Rider has to be on bike over finish to win" haha memories. Brian is a smart dude and great father. His kids are living out their dreams. Props! Great Dad!

[@steve2239]

He’s got his priorities straight. Seems like a cool dad. The older he gets the more I like him

[@EarthSurferUSA]

Me too. We are suppose to become more intelligent as we grow older. Good thing Brian did not graduate from college with good grades, (in anything but a trade today IMO), or he would would still be "Ghost Riding" his opportunities away. (so to speak) Yes, I am judgmental, as it is the only way to hold up good values, and I am Judging Brian right now. "Well done Brian Deegan, Well Done." :)

[@ej2civicb736]

The whole mulisha thing was an act for brian yea he still did alot of dumb shit but he was young lary the fucking missing link was the real deal crazy out there one brian had to act like an idiot to keep up the image to make mulisha what it was until like 2010 brian always been smart dude with his head on straight had the buisness ideas even nack then it shows man kmew how to get it done evem back then

[@aceneto9386]

@@ej2civicb736 yea he’s admitted the whole bad boy thing was just his way of selling himself and getting out there.

[@zwtvchannel]

@@EarthSurferUSA those who graduate from university are brain dead. They’re only academia smart… Not world smart. Their knowledge basis goes as far as books and research papers.

[@natepate6117]

Yah what they said

[@markblankenship5788]

I like Brian’s honesty. Hayden’s lucky to have a smart realistic father

[@YungJoe34]

Brian always keeps it real that’s why I love his videos

[@Nickwhit237]

Hayden is paving the way whether people like it or not. He is the change to moto everyone was taking about. The family, the sponsors, the media involved in his moto life is where the change will happen.

[@SreidMX]

I have so much more respect for this dude after hearing this. As a man and a father he gets it. Can’t wait to see how his son does through his career!

[@Jgibb69]

Brian is a smart guy and it’s great to get inside his head a bit. Great job getting him on the podcast!

[@doubleclutchinjammingears3391]

I will never watch another Deegan video the same way again. Absolutely love this. So many lessons here, I hope this goes viral and teaches a lot of fathers some serious values. Time well spent. I love it.

[@Plasticjesus504]

The best perspective. We spent the money but if he doesn't make it, we spent good times together. Thats huge.

[@bermbuster6]

When I watched Brian throw his RM 125 over the finish line in his first Supercross win and watch some of his party days of his past on some of his videos, I wouldn’t have pegged him as the great parent and human being that he is today. Proud of him and his families success! 👍🏻

[@FarmerFpv]

He's always had a good head on his shoulder. The mulisha thing was all an act. Travis Pastrana even called him a poser. He called him that because he said Brian was the nicest guy he's ever met.

[@jpesicka492]

​@@FarmerFpv it was more than an act tho it was a business

[@brad4010]

Kudos to Brian for speaking like this on this topic. The dude seems like a great Dad.

[@TeamGambleBMX]

Brian is so switched on; go hard and have fun. Enjoy your time with your kids. Respect!

[@1greencuda]

The more I see Brian talk the more I like him . He was easy to hate for a long time . I'm a fan

[@colindehaan5300]

The more I listen to and watch this guy, the more I like him. Imagine if all dads treated their kids like this(not the financial support but the mental and emotional support). We’d have a lot less kids getting burned out by age 9.

[@PNW_MX222]

I’m liking Brian more and more as I listen to him in stuff like this.

[@Ogt92]

Such a level headed dad! keep it up Deegs!!

[@TheJelf10]

I love how straight talking and open he is. Genuine ✊🏻✊🏻

[@jonjackson6245]

John Tomac was quoted as saying "I want my kid to peak when he is 25 not 16" when asked about Eli's lack of amateur titles and pursuing amateur MX.

[@The_coachman_on_tour]

Fair to say he nailed it. 100 wins can't be questioned

[@dougdickason]

Eli was a top amateur with many amateur titles so it's not like Eli wasnt elite then. He may not have won a ton of Loretta's titles but he won all sorts of other amateur national titles at Ponca, Lake Whitney, World Mini, etc.

[@VlogEpicness]

Gotta do a John Tomac interview next 👍🏻

[@condy130]

@@VlogEpicness that would be a great interview! I remember John coming to the uk to do a mtb race, his wife was holding a baby.. presumably Eli

[@wallacehowery6414]

@@dougdickason sure, but was he going at 90% or 100%. The trick is to be good but not burn out.

[@Stone881]

Haidens biggest advantage is having the mental strength given to him by his dad and riding with all of the talent at their compound. That will give him the confidence he needs to accomplish whatever he wants.

[@jackjohnson1666]

I love how Brian tells the truth without being disrespectful

[@AntiPattern328]

I think guys like AC were so driven to win and took it soo hard when he didn't win every time, it absolutely devastated him. I just think it took a long time to get past that mental block.

[@dirtbikesrule808]

Yeah I agree, personally I think brians right too and his youth might of played a part in early injuries keeping him away from wins too. When I think of Adam Ciancarulo my first thought is him sepersting his shoulder 3 times in a rsce rookie year and racing moto's with a torn acl to finish the season.

[@drewjames8594]

Yeah should have made him play baseball in the offseason. Fail 7 out of 10 times and your an allstar with a .300BA....

[@jackrobertson7888]

I disagree. Shoulder injuries were his number 1 problem. Brought on by what brian said. Jumping in too early

[@jackrobertson7888]

Dont forget he won his first sx race and was leading the title until his first should injury...

[@MarlonWilliams1]

Literally an awesome guy and it’s a tough pill to swallow that my parents are the exact opposite to Brian. To have a dad like that will certainly breed success. And his genuine and real perspective on life & relationships is second to none. 🙌🏾💯

[@drewjames8594]

Great interview. I don't know him other than watching him on tv but Brian seems like a genuinely good guy and more importantly a great father. He seems to really give thoughtful and honest answers to your questions. You could tell he's considered many of these things and maybe struggled with the best decisions in the path for his boy.

[@dbninc4839]

Mad respect for the Deegan family ✊🏽

[@AntiPattern328]

I've seen Deegan and his kids understand losing is part of the game. They don't run off, cry, kick stuff around and totally break down. There are a lot of kids who do and I think thats just how they are brought up. You have to have kids who are mentally stable and not afraid to lose because it is guaranteed that you will!

[@stevelangsdorf7307]

Dude I've watched you about 6 times now, every time gets better, just subscribed. Good luck to you and your show, thanks 😊 🙏

[@GYPSYTALES]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@haitzyice]

Deegan is such a class act. Real as can be. Great podcast here boyzzz

[@Jawsh98]

Very well said. Super cool to hear his POV instead of just throwing in my guessing from their KZbin channel.

[@buffetline2605]

RIP Brandon Layton #154

[@196kristianj]

6:42 great one 🤣🤣 I love how he can just talk and share all the info thanks Brian 👍👍

[@ChupacabraOffroad]

Love these Deegan and Ryno pods, great work!

[@jhamelin119]

ryno is a bit torqued

[@octanegarage]

Great podcast, massive fan of Brian in both his career and as a businessman. As someone that raced and now has two young kids racing I feel that drive to win all the time. But he is right, it's the time you spend with them that is way more important than the result. It's that fine line of supporting them but not causing them to feel pressure or lose the fun of why they are racing in the first place. Great insights. Much appreciated.

[@scottwhitehead4278]

I have nothing but respect for this dude,great family wish them all the best.

[@marcuskrushansky6557]

The word he used "bloomed" is perfect! Never herd/used it involving racers but, it's the absolute perfect word to describe racers

[@bidwell_7103]

Adam was just a kid when he started I remember how squeaky his voice was and like he said you just see him grow. Deegan is making Hayden into a better racer by not putting him in the sea when he’s just a little gold fish.

[@geomann1009]

Well said Brian!! Encourage and have fun with your children!! Allow them to find their best and be happy!!

[@bknoxx]

hes the legend.. thanks for this man

[@Themanu2222ful]

Brother... this is one of the best interviews that you have! Brian just let it gooo! Nice!

[@mcgovney6969]

BD38 is a very wise man. I was impressed with his knowledge and attitude. New fan here. 👍

[@twistedfilms9712]

Brian Deegan has the right mindset! I'm taking notes!!!!

[@scottmcbride4652]

Perfect ping about building memories with your kids. We don’t race and don’t plan to but sometimes I get mad at the kids for being lazy or wanting to be on their phone more than riding. I remind myself make it fun and it’s fun for all. Best reward is when one of them tells me this is way better than screen time

[@ZackSnowAG]

Brian Deegan is my favorite dude in the moto industry. What an awesome guy for the sport

[@robertrishel3685]

Props Brian Deagan! 100% Hayden is fortunate to have you for a father!

[@johntaylor1858]

Brian I'm a young father I strive to be like you man str8 up, love watching haiden what a legend . Cannot wait to see him as a man

[@dusty6345]

Genuinely good dude. Much respect to that man.

[@DoWork316]

Pretty cool to see such a level headed man , who achieved all he did, have his kids best interest at heart.

[@gobigorgohomeproductions458]

Favorite video so Far love watching his son.

[@michaelgrubbs1618]

Brian I think you have the right attitude. The right wallet. Your kid has the right attitude as well. What I really think the most though, what sticks out in my head is the fact that that kid is still racing a 125. And I think that is huge. keep that mentality and you'll be fine. Be the innovator be the first guy don't follow anybody. Killer Instinct my bro. This comes from an old guy. With a bike and his own MX track. As always good job Gypsy tails. My stuff is in New Jersey if you guys ever want to come and ride. Just say Mike G in New Jersey we want to come and ride on your podcast and we'll set it up

[@THRASHED05]

Absolute legend there will never be another Brian degan.

[@VlogEpicness]

My theory with Alessi is that he got hole shots and with amateur races being so short Villipoto just didn’t have time to catch up.

[@MX-CO]

Good theory, How's Florida treating you?

[@Slotmassacre]

That may be true ... and real supercross whoop don’t exist in the ams really

[@ogasi1798]

nah, people just get better at different times in their life

[@mrsides89]

Alessi's dad moved him from 85cc to the 250cc without going through the 125cc and missed it on the big bike training

[@DC-gp6hd]

Alessi was out door rider... if he didn't have the knee injury he would been more on the podium.

[@funkNretro]

I was never really a fan.. but this interview was great and it changed my opinion Brian ✌️🇺🇸

[@RicardoRocco90]

Hudson is gonna flourish late, give him time!

[@sirmonkey1985]

or who knows moto might not be his thing and ends up following hailie's path into trucks or something else.

[@Slotmassacre]

BD just spits the truth. Love it.

[@craigmccall7450]

And then there's Weston Peick. No ships, just bad ass. There are dudes with Loretta ships that can barely make 250 mains.

[@deckmonkey1459]

I loved watching beat the factory guys out of a van with his dad as his mechanic. Too bad he didn't get the chance to enjoy his success much.

[@FarmerFpv]

Brian has been in the motocross scene for a long time. When he talks everyone should listen as he always has great advice. He's an OG with the level-headedness to back it up

[@dagodigs]

Brian deegan knows how to run a program thats why haiden did so good in amateurs he is always studying what works an what don't with all the past champions and created a formula!! 💪

[@marcuskrushansky6557]

Sorry to post again but. Damn this guy is so real! Honest and true man

[@alexgonzalezMI]

People stopped taking Alessi seriously when he said he'd beat RC and Stewart at Millville :)

[@Jaeger-AM]

Hey Jase, do you ever intend on putting whole interview videos back on youtube or another platform. been cool watching gypsy tales grow over the last couple of years after I heard about you from an old friend of yours from WA. Keep up the good work !

[@jonesesente7646]

Brian is a fcking realist! i love the story telling and the channel is legit that you can actually connect with the riders and past riders.... good stuff Jase! more power to you and your crew bro!

[@jimmystevens9028]

Brian is such a good dude and a good father. Me and my son enjoy watching there videos.

[@Marshall1174]

Brian is a great guy to have speaking and representing the sport nationally!!

[@pk52ne]

@The Deegan's, I think through your family's whole span, one thing stands out, "family values", you always have your family first in your decisions, but they aren't spoiled, they work hard and you have passed your midwestern values on to your kids, from one Nebraskan to another, you should be very proud of those things!!

[@jetset8888]

Brian speaks so well - so switched on.

[@megavoltelectrocycles]

Brian always seems to say the right things because it’s all for real. It’s not scripted. Like this great vlog, when surfing KZbin now I seem to gravitate to the next “ Deegan Vlog “ for that very reason. If youve never seen/heard their stuff it would be easy to think their “entitled, better than others” people BUT it’s not the case as at all. Brian really gets it. The teen at Lorettas will forget about being 12th in finals but he’ll NEVER forget seeing his Dad throw the bike! Going Pro in MX is VERY tuff. It’s mentally hard to Win all the time and then have to get used to “losing “ again ( it can be like starting over again ) all while keeping the same driving motivation that was built from winning ! The Deegans can get past that because of Brian keeping things real and appreciated. The entitled will struggle.

[@tinamareek2412]

❤❤ absolutely 💯 love the deeganss❤❤ inspirational family

[@jacobsanford4909]

Whole new found respect for Deegan

[@huntereudy3943]

What a legend sweet podcast

[@harryjohnson2]

Deegan is much more humble than I thought.

[@speterman122]

We need more Brian Deegans in our sport.

[@TheShift1313]

You take a guy like RV and I feel like being 2nd in the Am probably gave him so much fuel for the fire.

[@tacoenvy]

Keeping it real as always

[@dealspeed6756]

I honestly felt a little bad for AC, always thought he had the speed and talent but lacked the mental strength, had they waited till he was 18 it might have made a huge difference.

[@kirboturbo6932]

Dudes constantly coming back from and battling injuries, battled for an outdoor championship last year, nothing but mental strength

[@dealspeed6756]

@@kirboturbo6932 I'm talking about his earlier days, not now

[@deckmonkey1459]

@@dealspeed6756 I think it was more of his strength like Deegan was saying. He won his first debut SX race at 17 winning 3 of the first 5 races and was looking like he was going to smoke everybody until he separated his shoulder. He was never mentally weak but he has made a lot of mental mistakes in his career.

[@midwestoutdoors9395]

Jace we need a full follow up with brain and haiden!!! That would be sick

[@danarrington2224]

Awesome dude all the way around. Great motocross dad. Great family man. Great ambassador for this sport. MX is lucky to have him.

[@mr.potter4661]

Dude I watched yesterday. 1500ish more subscribers since then. Right on👍

[@hoppiemacv8604]

Let's be real. Brian put his life on the line with countless other to Pioneer a new sport. His earned it! And God Rest the Souls! To the one's that didn't make out to Retire. Brian Deegan is a Humble man. In his accomplishments. I'm glad for him and his family and there Success. I think he gave Pastrana a little of a hard time. LoL These two are a lot a like in a lot of ways. To of my top Favorites along with Metzger & Twitch

[@meatonmess5802]

Used to think brian was an ass in the mulisha days, but have so respect for how he’s going about business with his kids. Fair play Brian 👍🏼

[@brettmorgan9797]

Brian Deegan is a legit top human and amazing parent hats off to him always followed him and will continue to do so 👊🏻

[@jymjess]

There is a big difference that we will see in dangerboy compared to past champions is his doing it because he wants the championships himself Brian doesn't push his kids to be the best they look at him and want to follow his footsteps to become the best. Which i believe will translate dangerboy into a multi championship winner and one who's happy in doing it

[@EkonRekon]

Gen X gave us so many cool personalities to keep up with

[@baggszilla]

I love the Deegans!

[@pelster818]

In my opinion you can't really forsee the future of your kids racing career when he's still on mini bikes and I bet Brian thinks about that. When he gets on a 250f and starts racing amateur nationals on it then his future in the sport will become alot more clear. There have been plenty of super fast kids on superminis that flopped when they got on a big bike weather it was from burn out or just struggling with transitioning to the bigger bikes.

[@ericw6081]

This made me like the general THAT much more! 🤘🏼

[@stealthswim223]

I heard a long time ago that it takes over 100 grand a year to race amateur. That why I’m a fan and a trail rider 😅

[@scottpowell5878]

How can u not like Deegan and his family man great people

[@darinrobertson8479]

Brian Deegen is a realest.and knows the sport inside and out

[@GreyeTate]

James Stewart and Ricky Carmichael both came from nothing however they earned factory rides at young ages and truly were appreciative of it to never lose their ride again. Kids that are given everything are not strong enough mentally to go perform their best once at the pro level when everyone else has the same equipment and true drive to be the best they can be. Not all of them, but most of them

[@garrett3234]

yea to be fair James and Ricky are the two fastest rider and most naturally talented riders the sport has ever seen. they are anomalies that i feel shouldnt be compared to imo

[@dirtbikedave]

I feel like if you love pushing your personal limits all week, and love winning on the weekends, it's not all that important where you came from. But you definitely need support to even get that ball rolling. Without support, who knows how much talent goes untapped? And if you don't love it, all of the support in the world isn't going to get you there. Either way, every pro championship ever won is an exceptional story.

[@marcmaza2821]

Brian knows the sport and talks! Idk it really helps me understand little different things in life! If his son was to train with the high level of motocross! He will get better better and be beating the other guys in the future!!

[@rmtwofiftyzmann]

AC as a 16 year old pro still looked like he belonged in the minis,late growth spurt

[@jedielder7970]

I grew up watching Brian race at his prime... he has always been enthusiastic, just like in this interview. BTW, speaking of enthusiastic, what was Brian on during this interview... the guy can't sit still. 😁 PS: Myself, being a fan of Count Dracula, and vampire lore in general, I have a fear of gypsies... however, THIS gypsy seems to be cool. Thanks for all of the great videos/content/interviews/insight, etc. 👍

[@rideronboard]

he's def on something...

[@metalmisfit5329]

Brian Deegan's the BEST!

[@benbawden3348]

So humble 👏

[@pjsneeringer5942]

Good conversation

[@jondoe4667]

I think Hayden is obviously lucky to have parents that can provide the best of the best equipment, trainers, and opportunities. But he's also hungry. He's not trying to be pretty good. I think he has the drive to work his balls off and will end up being at the top of his sport. Opportunity is great but it's his focus and the fact that he works harder than anybody else that will make him a legend. I'm excited to see it all happen. 💪🇺🇲

[@vlx_deanos6741]

Crazy to think Hayden is now there and doing well

[@enlightenedidiot9552]

Money changes EVERYTHING...

[@buzzygermony2745]

Great Content!

[@evanktm8227]

i love deegan family too much... the best

[@johndon5637]

The General.. legend!!! Regards from North Queensland