How To BARELY Qualify for Thunder Valley Pro National - GoPro POV Timed Practice

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[@PoAl-i3i]

I thought I was slow , omg

[@DRU1421]

Qualifying 36th out of the best 450 riders in the world is not slow!!!

[@mattburkeen820]

😂😂

[@PoAl-i3i]

@@mattburkeen820 just playing bro , I am local Lakewood , I watch your vids , please disregard my negativity. Love ya Look at 21 sending it on the speed check bump after the fly arche

[@PoAl-i3i]

@@DRU1421 agreed , but I did 2:19.6

[@damonforrest1570]

That’s not very cool to say to someone just trying. Don’t see you out there trying.🤙✌️

[@RubbishFPS]

You were the 35th fastest man in the United States on a 450 that day. Thats an insane thing to be able to say. Congrats man.

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you I appreciate that!!

[@victorgailums6784]

your 2 stroke content is cool but i think i speak for most people by saying we don't care if you are on the 450. We just like watching the journey.

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you I appreciate that! Having fun doing things a little different now

[@danarrington2224]

It sucks that they don't televise the B groups like they do for SX but I was watching timing and scoring live. Fastest time in B2 was very impressive!

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you!! Yea that would be cool if they did that!

[@robertrishel3685]

Brilliant as always! Your qualifying videos have always been my favorite! My God! I’d give a kidney and my life savings to have been as fast as you are back when I was racing! Just to be able to casually, last minute, stroll up to a national event (a US National!!!) and qualify…🤯. Just fantastic . Thanks for sharing and risking yourself for our entertainment✊

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you stoked you’re enjoying!!

[@nicoloco5923]

Great job matty. Man that piece of equipment or whatever it was right ont he side of track as your coming up to the thunder valley sign. That was sketch why would they think thats a good spot to park. Cmon lol

[@A_Smith94]

I was thinking the same thing lol glad someone else noticed to comment you don’t even need 2-3 people wide all it takes is a tank slapper with the bars and you’ll be kissing the back of that side by side 😂

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you! Yea I didn’t even see that until I watched the footage back 😂

[@mattbrando4313]

What ECU did you put on the bike and who tuned it? I am shopping for one for mine, same bike. Also never saw that map switch, is that tuner specific? The guy is factory! Just need a bar pad lol

[@mattburkeen820]

It’s a get ECU tuned by Stephen Vertucci at VPE, I highly recommend it!

[@AIRDOODOO]

Well done Matt

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you!!

[@tysonsullivan7837]

Sometimes slow is fast and smooth, Go get ya some buddy Boy…!!

[@mattburkeen820]

I gotta relax a little during this stuff! 😂

[@D.race833]

Let’s go Matt keep ripping

[@mattburkeen820]

No choice!

[@jarronmciver2199]

nice bro.. legit

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you!!

[@massairsofter1666]

Jet literally ran a 2:10 thats wild 10 secs faster a lap!

[@mattburkeen820]

Insane! To be fair to myself he only did a 2:13 in the second session which is when I did my 2:20 so “ONLY” 7 seconds a lap off 😂😂😂😂😂

[@SketchyXC]

Hell yea!

[@mattburkeen820]

No choice!

[@ajholmes4867]

These comments are wild. Great video.

[@mattburkeen820]

They always are 😂😂😂😂 thank you!!

[@barryoakes5976]

Atta boy!

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you!

[@troycrimmin796]

Am i the only one getting anxiety about the SxS on the right side of track as he turned out of the left hander drifting towards it every lap in early qualifying.

[@mattburkeen820]

I didn’t even notice it until watching the footage back 😂😭

[@troycrimmin796]

@mattburkeen820 riding I wouldn't have noticed it either probably, it's just one of those things watching it every lap my eyes would drift from your line straight to te sxs and not move until it was off the screen.

[@mattjones1792]

U need to do 2 smoke nationals and just keep ripping 2 strokes

[@mattburkeen820]

I don’t need to do anything actually 😂

[@Leland387]

I’m a huge fan and love the 2smoker more than anyone but you need to stay on the 450 brother! Atleast when doing nationals.

[@mattburkeen820]

There will always be a place for 2 strokes in my program but I’m with you, not at the nationals anymore! It’s too stacked to piss in the wind like that 😂

[@Leland387]

@@mattburkeen820 lol I was born in 88 2 smoked have my heart! But for speed myself I needed a stroker. lol wish I could be your mechanic I graduated MMI 08 with yamadog classmate I went to school with does Jeff walker suspension 😂

[@Fishingwithshawn11]

Was super pumped to see you qualified straight through.

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you I’m stoked with it!!

[@livnowpayl8r]

Not a practice national, not a local national…. A Real national national. Congrats on qualifying and finishing!

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you! Mission accomplished!

[@jro341]

Good job on making the motos.

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you!!

[@zsrmx1]

Nice job on qualifying MB! To just show up to a national and make it right in, that's actually pretty crazy!

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you I’m super stoked I was able to make it happen!

[@gunsgeargodandcountry6609]

Bro you made it in the actual Motos and that alone is a massive accomplishment anything more than that is a bonus. With that being said you did it with a stock bike not even a aftermarket handlebar pad lol but seriously you are doing awesome. I would love to see you get some real support and just get to concentrate on training and riding then see what result you put in. How did you feel on the 450 vs your 250 in a real race scenario ?

[@mattburkeen820]

I agree I am very happy to have qualified!! It would be cool if I got to ride and train all the time but unfortunately I have bills that have to be paid, and it was much much easier on the 450!

[@cpm324]

that mule could no have been parked in a more dangerous place if they tried

[@mattburkeen820]

Haha right kinda sketchy I didn’t even notice it while I was out there

[@Bodie2020]

Time for a crowd fund for a Matty B A kit suspension purchase and tuning sessions. Poor feller rattlin his teeth out and spinal compression out there. I felt so sorry for him. Reminded me of when I had just crank settings tight on compression and loose on rebound because I was too heavy for stock. I’m 220 ish pounds and stock is a no no

[@mattburkeen820]

Haha I actually am not on stock anymore I was really happy with my bike!

[@danwise8865]

Flying mate! I watch your GoPro and think surely you can’t be much faster.. little roo boy drops it by 10 seconds 😭 unreal

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you! Right how insane is that 😂😭 to be fair I believe it was only 8 seconds in the second round of practices hahhaahha

[@russellbraeuer2512]

Was happy for you when I saw your name on peacock.

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you I was stoked to be back out there!

[@Bergie_00]

What gear are you through the track? Are you mostly just pulling 3rd everywhere?

[@mattburkeen820]

Actually had to do 2nd gear a lot more than normal because of the altitude

[@395PRS]

I love the fact that super chick pushed you to do this race and kept you focused on the task when you doubted yourself after first qualifier! Keep in mind, elevation and you aren't in full Pro moto shape, and Elevation! This is why pros show up at last min and fly out asap before it really starts to affect the body! Amazing ride and you both should be very happy you did Great!

[@MultiNinja888]

MATTTTY!!! I don’t care what place you got it was cool to see your name on the board 💪🏻👌🏻

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you I was excited to be back out there!

[@daneg]

what did you think of the track? would you have preferred the ruts?

[@uncleyetti9553]

Granted I haven't ridden any other tracks outside of Colorado unfortunately but I've ridden them all in Colorado and would have to say Thunder Valley is my favorite. The crazy ruts is a reason why however riding after the PRO pro's raced on it the ruts are INSANE. -they always leave the track as is the next day to let us locals ride the same track the guys like Matty B raced on. 🤙

[@mattburkeen820]

I love this track! I actually preferred this years conditions personally they were a little better for me

[@markgaudreau8053]

Yes Sir!!!!!!!!! Thank God for the ponies.....get it!!!!! Happy Anniversary too!

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you so much!!

[@2old2mx]

Good job making the race and then finishing hard to do when you cant breathe imagine you could get a points finish if you were able to train and prepare like the others

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you! Didn’t have much to give for the race but I’m not showing back up until I’m ready to actually race

[@juntzjoking]

Man to make the main on a bike you have had for a couple months is insane!! Good Job!!!!

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you!! I think I’ve had it for just over a month now 🤘🏻

[@mxoudi]

Bangin the clutch on a 450 is actually crazy hahahah. Straight diggin man.

[@mattburkeen820]

Had no choice!

[@modified15r]

Congrats man! Anyone who can qualify for a national is a bad ass in my opinion.

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you! I do my best!

[@joshveeya]

Off the track for .2 seconds, disqualified and Deegan automatically mins 😂

[@mattburkeen820]

😂😂😂😭😭😭

[@bobkinney7913]

Only name I was looking for!!!!!! Well done!

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you so much!!

[@lifeisgood3589]

Whats crazy is how fast your going to see the top factory guys a whole 10 seconds a lap faster. Not a knock Matt you were ripping

[@mattburkeen820]

No knock felt! They are insane how much better and faster they are!!

[@randallgd]

Right on good job getting in! Got ta wonder if you really ate, sleep and trained..... how well you could do with this morre equal bike? Congrats man I know it feels good you deserve it!

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you!! I’m sure I would do a litttle better but it’s easy to say and harder to do!

[@randallgd]

@@mattburkeen820 For sure man ...its not easy juggling everything .......What do they say "big goals require big disicipline" :) Your so talented bro.... its worth the effort. When your older you will wished you gave it one really committed year. I did at 38 years old (and qualified) and so glad I put that effort in... now 61 looking back so proud of that effort. I had to get rid of the distractions for one year....so worth it bro....just some thigs to think about....time flies before you know it the window closes

[@Randidly1]

From the couch to Qualified, Nice ride

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you!!

[@johnclifford1642]

Good Job Mile High Matty

[@mattburkeen820]

Mile high matty hahahaha thank you!!

[@Patrick_928]

Hell yeah man! Look out when you get fully comfortable on that 450! Kinda figured you’d get in tho. You rip!!

[@uncleyetti9553]

Wym? He did get in?

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you I’m excited to put in more time on the bike for next time!

[@mjrybread]

Oh that ain't nothing anybody could do that ha just kidding yu great riding pal 😮

[@mattburkeen820]

Hahaha thank you!!

[@nathanbroude8695]

Watching people like matt or walker makes me realize how gast the top guys really are because these guys rip and i guarantee if you show this to someone who doesn't watch motocross they would say they are too guys

[@mattburkeen820]

Oh yea it’s truly insane how much better they are than us peasants 😂😂😭

[@jerryhill4893]

Congrats , Matty B!!!!! Your racing with the elite. Your doing good, buddy.

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you!!

[@zackpotteiger5456]

That rev limiter was music to my ears no choice

[@mattburkeen820]

Some intended some not but definitely no choice involved whatsoever 😂😂😂

[@GetAGripMx]

Great job Matt!

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you!!

[@mattjones1792]

A yz450 doesn’t sound as good a a yz125 and yz250 2 stroke or any smoke

[@mattburkeen820]

I agree! But sounds don’t pay my bills

[@joelatkinson2080]

Another great video!!!

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you for always tuning in!!

[@jordanharris5013]

Man that one side by side in the 1st qually was parked in a real bad spot. Like 2ft off the track but your fading that direction on the power so if anyone washes out, there sliding right toward that side by side.

[@mattburkeen820]

Yes that was sketchy I didn’t even notice it at the time!

[@matttate700]

That sxs was parked in the absolute worst spot, good lord wtf!

[@semrow96me35]

That poor bike, dude just buys it and the thing is properly getting hogged out

[@mattburkeen820]

😂😂😭😭😭 this is the only circumstance I’ll ride it this ignorantly hahaha

[@AutospeciLvAkumulatori]

JUST PUT A BRIDGESTONE X10 ON REAR, AND THERE IS YOUR 3 SECONDS!❤

[@mattburkeen820]

Wish it was that easy 😂

[@518photo.]

No choice ! 🤵🏻‍♂️🤎✨ Yeahhh Matty' ! I love it. The Audio is just from the chest cam location. I have found that chest mounted Gopro's / Insta360's sometimes do that, i think the new case is good to go haha.

[@mattburkeen820]

I’m bummed because I’ve run the camera in that exact spot a bunch of times with no issue! I’ll get it sorted out; no choice

[@joslinnick]

I have a lot of respect for Cory Carsten coming out to a pro national on an RMZ-450.

[@mattburkeen820]

Legend!

[@ronjessup9157]

There was several.people pulling for you during the qualifing on YT channel I watched. We were stoked when you qualified.

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you!! What channel was that?

[@ronjessup9157]

@@mattburkeen820 I'm not sure but it's on every race. Just shows the the riders names and times during qualifing not the actual qualifying. It's live. If I come across it I'll get back with you. Out of all the riders you were our favorite, your name kept getting mentioned and then when you qualified we were all happy. Some guy named Jett had the best time. But we didn't care about him, Matty B was our guy and the focus was on you getting in. You made our day and yours.

[@ronjessup9157]

@@mattburkeen820 Channel is Joeman25.... Live qualifying times covers each race.

[@lestersgarage3206]

Congrats man! Killed it!

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you!!

[@yamac488]

What’s crazy to me is that watching your fast lap I was like “woah, he’s flying” and then you realize that Jett somehow found a way to go 10 SECONDS FASTER! Like wtf?! How?!

[@mattburkeen820]

Trust me I feel the same way 😂😂😭😭 they are faster and better everywhere!

[@ODRoach]

17:34 is describing me and I took that personally! lol Great job qualifying brother!!! (plz ride budds) :)

[@mattburkeen820]

Hahahah thank you!! Not planning on it but you never know!!

[@davidkanalos6710]

Stay low get the power to the ground 💪 💯

[@mattburkeen820]

Thought I was! 😂

[@mikehebronsr264]

I can't imagine how much money it would cost to keep a 450 fresh for a whole outdoor season. I'm sure you have some help with parts and someone that wrenches on your bike unless you are your own mechanic as well but I heard you say in past videos your not much of a mechanic so I'm guessing someone else will be adjusting the valves and what not and I'm sure that happens pretty often when you ride it at that level. It's crazy to see how hard you guys push those new 450s shit man just makes what you did last year on the 250 that much more impressive dude. Keep hammering buddy. "No Choice"

[@mattburkeen820]

Yea I definitely am gonna need to outsource all engine work especially on this 450, thanks for watching!!

[@jackcompton8752]

Great job, Matty B! Great for the confidence after a frustrating last season. Was at Connor's motocamp & had sketch svc so, didn't get to watch. Connor & I are happy for you tho! Hope to see you at another national. Yawp! ✌️😎 🇺🇲

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you I really appreciate it! Never thought I’d get back out there so I’m stoked I was able to!!

[@PrestoMoto02]

I saw you ripping the 2 stroke last year at Thunder valley love it man!

[@mattburkeen820]

No choice!!

[@PrestoMoto02]

I’m from Fairfax so I appreciate seeing a local out here in CO 🤘

[@mattburkeen820]

I’m not quite local to Colorado I’m from back east but love thunder valley!

[@devinwright131]

I don't know what I enjoy watching more; Jett Lawrence's flawless smooth technique or you finger blasting the clutch so hard that you make the most powerful 450 on the market sound like it's bogging out of every corner while simultaneously looking like you're on the brink of going faster than anyone could possibly go LOL. Forget the 2 stroke, this is way more entertaining! LMAO, you are my favorite local pro of all time, bro. I will walk to the pits and give you cash when I see you at Washougal if I see you riding like this on that track hahaha.

[@mattburkeen820]

Hahahahah I love it! Glad you’re enjoying thank you for watching!!

[@positiverate5676]

“Hello everyone, I’m Matty B. My Dakota was pointing west, so I decided to just go ahead and throw my rig in the back for an appointment with Mr. Jett Lawrence. It’s kinda what I do.” 😁 AWESOME RIDE Matty B! Congrats!!! Man, I was super-pumped watching the live broadcast when I saw your name rolling on the Moto 1 leader board. Way to rip!!!

[@mattburkeen820]

Hahaha pretty much!! Thank you!!

[@rebelyankee4458]

Way to go! Congratulations! I knew you were gonna do it. You are among the fastest and the best in the US all the while still handicapped by budget and equipment. Im so proud of you! Happy anniversary and god bless!

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you very much!

[@bmartin3973]

Layed down the burner right near the end of your 2nd quali, the stoke factor must have been high cuz I tell ya the wife thought I was having a heart attack when I saw it happening on the computer! Handled that like a pro. 👍

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you!! Just barely squeaked it in at the end, so stoked’

[@Yoimgoingham822]

My dude I was proud of you when I seen you qualified I was so hype for you!!! Told you that you could do it no choice other than doing it showing theses clowns on comments how to ride! Let’s go mattyb big boss 💪

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you I’m really stoked I barely made it happen!!

[@Sn0w1981]

Good job dude! Final lap was so much smoother! I can't imagine going full send on a track like that without at least an hour of practice.

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you! It’s definitely crazy feeling sending it with no time out there

[@scottpeters8640]

I was at Thunder Valley. Matt is a badass for hucking all those huge jumps. That track was beat by the final moto of the day.

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you it was a long day!

[@Rg452]

Good job getting into the show🤙

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you!!

[@212kody212]

The fucking peoples champ! So sick to watch you succeed. The effort is there. No choice

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you! We will be more ready next time!!

[@adamguest5822]

Got yourself a subscriber, really enjoyed this! Congrats 👏

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you!!

[@darrynruzicka2883]

This video illustrates to people who have only seen motocross on TV and have never raced or even ridden for that matter that think - What's so hard, they have a motor, I could do that easy, lol. These bikes buck and beat the shit out of you and it takes a ton of strength and ability to control it or you are headed for the emergency room. Great video!

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you! Gnarliest sport on earth!

[@131601]

Great job Matt ! I’ll be following the progress. Great riding !

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you I appreciate it!!

[@tomliebau694]

Great job Matt! Very few people can compete at the highest level in the world. I think rolling to the line with an old racing buddy and having to knife through traffic at the end helped seal the deal. #nochoice

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you I appreciate it!!

[@thir13endaz37]

Great Job, I was there cheering the whole time let’s go!!! You look great on the 450 bro.

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you! You guys cheering kept me going

[@nolacross704]

Wow u pulled speed out of somewhere because you have t rode like that yet on the 450

[@mattburkeen820]

You’re right I definitely didn’t send it like this on the 450 until this 😂😂

[@_WatsoBrii94_]

Ayy you showed up and kept going 🤌🏾💪🏾💪🏾✊🏾 I kept eye on your times you and jwalk . First one in how long? Give yourself some time my Boy you just legit popped your cherry again🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 still fast af compared to my ass ahaha and still 2😶‍🌫️😶‍🌫️💨💨 all day long but your def lookin better and better on the big 4fif. Keep on keepin on kickinwing 🫡 and Ngl bump the GoPro case run er raw dig and just put some foam or fur over the speakers 🤞🏾🤞🏾 idk what clamp you have but it sounded pretty good to me as a GoPro max owner 💪🏾I do see what cha mean tho It’s bumpin ya chin on your lid, I moved mine down a few more inches to avoid that cause I thought one day in the woods it was gonna snag lol

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you I am stoked I made it in just need more time on the bike and fitness! And there’s a zero chance I’m racing a National without a case on the GoPro I don’t have the budget to be destroying cameras my man 😂

[@_WatsoBrii94_]

@@mattburkeen820 lol I gotcha player check out the silicone gloves they make for GoPros that way if it bumps your lid it won’t be plastic to plastic making that clickin noise

[@spudrunner2692]

Great ride! You going to highpoint? I think you'd be decent

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you! No I am not gonna show up again until I’m ready to actually race and in better shape

[@gilliesworld4713]

Shout out to my local boy Chan baker for being in the show with you!!

[@mattburkeen820]

He shredded!

[@andyravella]

Arm pump from watching niceee keep the vids coming

[@mattburkeen820]

Hahaha thank you will do!!

[@jdsaw100]

Thank you very much 😊..hit that like button chat.

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you!!

[@shmirdonkin]

Your bike sounds like it's gasping for air at that altitude.

[@mattburkeen820]

I think it is 😂

[@OneSon744]

Dude!

[@mattburkeen820]

🤘🏻🤙🏻

[@arntzysadventuresgarage]

Love hearing 450s rev! 3rd person clips would have been epic,

[@mattburkeen820]

They are coming soon with the race vlog, stay tuned!!

[@Stinky_sack]

Same. Everyone cuming in their pants over 2 strokes but I've always preferred the deep throaty sound of a 450. Honda 450 has the best sounding Rev limiter

[@bmartin3973]

Any word on why Lamay didn't ride on Saturday?

[@mattburkeen820]

He wasn’t signed up im not sure why

[@unknownphenom_6629]

Can you post a link to the website? Can’t find it

[@mattburkeen820]

Shopoutsideco.com

[@cameronrogers1099]

Hey dude what ecu are you running on the 450?

[@mattburkeen820]

GET tuned by Stephen Vertucci at VPE

[@daysailor_c34]

Awesome job, you should be proud!

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you I am happy with it!

[@ezraharris3248]

what ECU is that? bike sounds dope

[@mattburkeen820]

GET ECU tuned by Stephen Vertucci at VPE

[@Focus_mx15]

what go pro you got now

[@mattburkeen820]

Same one hero 11 just a different case that I’ll never use again

[@DILL-CEASE]

winning your next national better believe it

[@mattburkeen820]

I hope I don’t win because that would mean I went to the lcq 😂😭

[@BrentBowser]

Watching you have to throw down on a wet slippery track makes my hands sweaty, I know that feeling and wouldn’t want to do that on a national morning lol

[@mattburkeen820]

Hahaha it’s definitely a bit of an uneasy feeling!!

[@BrentBowser]

@@mattburkeen820 just wide open hoping for the best I’m sure 🤣

[@bunnyman6321]

4 T MATTY B 😢🤣 IT'S STILL GOOOOO MATTYYYYYYYYY

[@mattburkeen820]

🤘🏻🤙🏻

[@giuberneadragos8284]

get the 2 stoke and do your job :)

[@mattburkeen820]

For sure

[@rong4189]

Looks super tough too. Good job 👍

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you!!

[@zachcaraballo4812]

Clutch for starts only Matt. Run practice sessions without the clutch lever (push start and hit 1st) do 15 min moto's like that and you'll drop at least 2.5-3 sec a lap!

[@zachcaraballo4812]

I was forced to do this and although I was pissed about it, it did fix the issue and the timing was what they said it would be if I didn't use it. Very hard habit to overcome though from 2 to 4 stroke.

[@mattburkeen820]

I’ve been planning on some no clutch motos when I get home for sure! Will do me a lot of good

[@zachcaraballo4812]

@@mattburkeen820 it helped me so much with corners and carrying speed! So worth it keep kicking ass dude!

[@MikeDieringer635]

erode was on 5 for sure

[@mattburkeen820]

😂😂

[@mike.ferrin762]

Hell ya Mateo! 🤘🏽

[@mattburkeen820]

🤘🏻🤙🏻