Hunter Lawrence Speaks Truth on Deegan/Smith Incident in Detroit Supercross 2023

[@shnormo]

People can't pay their phone bills on time... That got me because it's so true

[@ilikesnow]

That shit was DEEP!

[@andrewmccaffery8990]

Most people who aren't paying their bills on time are because they're living pay check to pay check and are crunched for cash. Who wouldnt take the 15% discount for automatic payments all the carriers offer. Ie, people who are afraid it won't be in there on its due date.

[@otallono]

@@andrewmccaffery8990 yeah lot of the same people took advantage of the plandemic and decided to stay home and get paid just because they could, leaving tons of job openings for any one who was "struggling with bills", i literally could have gotten any job and choose the pay but I was too comfortable with the job I had. btw you don't need the most expensive iphone or samsung, I know plenty of people with outrageous credit card debt who still have to have the most up to date everything. People like that are born every single second. That's who he's talking about.

[@jakepiemme9600]

Props to Hunter for sticking up for a young rider, everything he said was true. Gained my respect

[@elvispusley3515]

Hunter for president

[@AaronHenson-nu1dh]

No deg was in the wrong

[@ropedb]

I just gained a ton of respect for Hunter! You can tell he is a big brother

[@kimcrews1721]

Awesome sportsmanship. Good for Hunter speaking out. Everyone needs to calm down. Its racing.

[@venicebeachsportsnetwork6677]

Why he gotta get in on haidens thing?

[@BrandonWatkins614]

​@@venicebeachsportsnetwork6677 because people say the same thing about him, so it was a chance to air his opinion on making contact while racing.

[@venicebeachsportsnetwork6677]

@@BrandonWatkins614 seems like he's stealing the spotlight to me

[@trevors5204]

@@venicebeachsportsnetwork6677 Haiden spoke his peice and they kept pressing the issue. So Hunter spoke up. Heck, Haiden is a rookie, good on Hunter for helping him out with the press.

[@Jeff-cv6jq]

Much respect for Hunter !! Stood up for Deegan .. Rubbin is racing..

[@Mike-In-O-Town]

This. I'm one of the old riders Hunter was talking about and we used to beat the hell out of each other on the track during every race. The media need to grab a clue.

[@imtheonevanhalen1557]

Rubbin is desperate to take out the fastest....rub all you want in bed before the race, but leave the attitude and spunk in the bedroom

[@AaronHenson-nu1dh]

The funny thing abt it is if j smith did it to deegan everybody would be crying😂

[@micahmcgonigal507]

Last week Deegan was the one 3rd in points above his teammates and they pushed they’re way around him. So this week rolls were reversed and everyone is down on Deegan. Smith is a veteran he should’ve acted like it. He took himself out of the heat race.

[@OTCRock4one]

Plus, Smith slammed-into Haiden first...

[@LazyxRey]

Yup, notice the same, any time Deegan is ahead on the holeshot Jordan is slamming him for the pass.

[@llLeezy]

@@OTCRock4one relax on the smith slammed into him first lol, how do you slam someone on the outside?

[@caleguenther8947]

​@@llLeezy by cutting into the front forks. You might go down too but it certainly will redirect their bike.

[@Tommyp65]

​@@OTCRock4one where exactly did smith first run into deegan??

[@Maicoczpenton]

Props to Hunter for being such a class act on the track, and especially here, in this situation...much needed! Props to Haiden for standing strong at his age. But, MOST IMPORTANTLY, FUK that Gossip Queen for trying to bring the TMZ style questions to OUR sport. We don't need ANYONE trying to start drama, EXPECIALLY with the kid who has brought so many new eyes to our sport!!! The kid reminds me of The King, Jeremy McGrath for the number of new fans he has turned onto Supercross and Motocross...thats a very rare and a much need trait to bring in the dollars to these riders. OH! and PS, Props to the entire Deegan family for everything they have done for motorsports in general. People need to quit bitching and take note at their program of putting together a family that lives THE AMERICAN DREAM EVERYDAY!!! Peace.

[@JswisslolGaming]

im on deegans side here but you're crazy if you didnt think he'd be asked about it lol. he was asked about it like any other rider would have been in the same situation.

[@paullewis5988]

Well said!

[@Maicoczpenton]

@@JswisslolGaming Obviously, But I didn't expet the question to keep pressing the issue in a "Fake News" kinda way...thats all. Peace and Brrrap!

[@jetdrvr5909]

Hunter is Spot-on...Nice one!!!

[@YFZriderdude15]

"We're under a microscope out there.. it's real easy to point the finger when someone makes a mistake." Damn straight. Props to Hunter for voicing how he felt.

[@cropolo2573]

He walks the talk too. Could have easily blamed Thrasher at the triple crown for cross jumping but didn't complain at all about it because Nate didn't do it on purpose

[@ericthompson3551]

Except Deegan doesn’t think he made a mistake. He doesn’t believe there should be a little respect shown to your teammate.

[@mickpentoney2172]

Smith is a veteran, they were in a tussel, Smith should not have crashed he panicked went straight and stood the bike up. Deegan is wired to win- Gary Bailey used to say: Make winning a habit- winning will become a habit!

[@traveler142]

@@ericthompson3551 Deegan never made a mistake... Deegan simply block passed Smith to attempt to keep his lead, Smith on the other hand Intentionally hit Deegan, watch in slow motion... Smith hit Deegan on his right leg hard enough to pick the rear tire off the ground and over three foot, Smith never even attempted to turn right for a pass, Smith hit Deegan and Smith went down... pretty simple when you watch it frame by frame. Smith could have very easily made the Main Event... It was Smith's decision to hit Deegan, It was Smith who crashed two more times during that heat race and it was Smith who couldn't even make it out of the LCQ... Smith as the veteran allowed his emotions get the better of him, which he admitted to... lol... there is No respect in MX/SX... your either racing to win or your not.

[@jasong5321]

Just became a Hunter Lawrence fan. That and I gotta pay my phone bill tomorrow.

[@maxracingteam23]

Mine is due on the 29th 🤣

[@OTCRock4one]

Love the way that Thrasher looks and Haiden and smiles! love it. I respect Hunter for stepping up and saying what he did.

[@7Nick21]

tbh im not sure if thrasher is on haidens side here, whole press confernece i wouldnt tell whos side he was on until he hit em with a no comment at the end of the press conference n that told me exactly whos side hes on lmao, the whole star team is turning against haiden for some reason n shits sad af to see idk if its jealousy hate or what but its more obvious week after week that haidens kinda the lone dawg on that team

[@troyclaerhout2412]

​@@7Nick21 my seats were right by the podium. I saw Haiden and Thrasher high fiving and the both star crews congratulating Haiden after the main. I'm sure the no comment was because he knows Jordan's a aggressive rider and doesn't want him riding him high every corner like he had been doing to Haiden all season.

[@7Nick21]

@@troyclaerhout2412 thats true too the no comment couldvbe been him not wanting to get in the middle of it aswell, but even look at social medias none of his teammates like or comment on his shit n jus from last night jordon smith posted n nate was already interacting with the post n not nate or jordon say a word to deegan, n nates gf posted haiden saying "youre good too" after congratulating her boyfriend jus for her to delete it a couple hours later so i feel like theres something bigger no one knows about

[@OTCRock4one]

@@7Nick21 What proof do you have that the whole Star team is turning on Haiden?

[@7Nick21]

@@OTCRock4one jus look at teammates body language the whole time, i dont have any proof of course were all jus fans speculating stuff, but it definitley seems like there was something more than jus what happened during the heat race

[@ELECTRICMOTOCROSSMACHINE]

Not only is Hunter top dog in points, he is also the most articulate.

[@ELECTRICMOTOCROSSMACHINE]

True Dat!

[@jefflowery132]

Mad respect for Hunter stepping up and speaking on the subject 👊 Truth!

[@PJM559]

Lmao he killed it with the phone bill comment 😂

[@kurtg3891]

For me the mistake was simply all by Smith for worrying about trying to risk a crash in a heat race over his teammate when it was meaningless if your focus is on the overall Championship.... if the main concern is to win a Championship then the priority is make it safely into the main event... Haidan made it into the main and did well there too but Smith never even made the main event after failing as well in the LCQ.

[@OTCRock4one]

Smith was out of control and the whole incident got to him, he crashed so many times...proving he was rattled, while Haiden 17 yrs. old held it together to earn his 2nd Podium, hell yeah!

[@allmtbnzscottbrownhill2896]

Deegan raced him hard but Smith took him self out in the end. Smith tried the inside and Deegan closed the door which created the crash. Smith could have been the more mature rider and decided it was just a heat race and settled for second but he went for it and paid the price. He then botched the LCQ by stalling then botched the last corner going for the transfer. I really thought he would have checked up sooner in the last corner and cut under to push the other rider wide not try go around the outside that was asking to be put into the tuff blocks. Was a good night of racing tho that's what we pay to see.

[@kevinwasilewski1953]

Australians always say it how it is well done Hunter 👏

[@Jukkzter]

"We're making decisions in a split second. People have a full month to pay their phone bill, and some can't even do that in time." 😂🤣

[@Alexwinter123]

When Haiden said “He’s alittle out of it” , You can see Nate on the left saying “ Oh my gawd🫣😬💀💀”

[@ironmaiden8625]

I really tried hard to NOT like the Deegans a few years back. Now, I can't help but love that family. Hayden handled these questions like a veteran! And kudos to Hunter for backing him up!

[@venicebeachsportsnetwork6677]

No he didn't. He had the response of a child

[@conjuan1611]

​@@venicebeachsportsnetwork6677 says the one shit talking an actual child that's still way more mature than you

[@imchavoh-1925]

@@venicebeachsportsnetwork6677 maybe because is he is a young adult, give him some slack, no one is perfect.

[@ironmaiden8625]

@@venicebeachsportsnetwork6677 He's 17. He is a child.

[@venicebeachsportsnetwork6677]

@@ironmaiden8625 yeah get that, but you says he handled then like a veteran. Other then barcia I never seen a veteran giggle like a knuckle head and ignore the question and say they weren't paying attention while racing

[@chasingtails2398]

Hunter showing some class there 👍

[@arielfraccaro4237]

respect for Hunter

[@TotallyWayno]

Great job Hunter! All these reporters want to get the drama to sell their story. Good on you for sticking up for the kid.👍

[@traveler142]

takes two to tango... Smith was faster, he could have passed Deegan clean if he wanted to, he chose to dance and got his foot stepped on.

[@curtiscollins2174]

Very well said..

[@jeffmiller3295]

Smith and Deegan were each running their own Race and both made the decisions to race each other aggressively . All was fine until Smith tried to prove a point to Deegan when he turned left trying to take Deegan's rear wheel and it backfired and ultimately ended his night . With the amount of stats that get thrown around on the broadcasts you're damn right a rookie wants to race hard for heat race wins , it fuels good racing.

[@kranikbrand]

Seams like someone is jealous of his teammate and someone studies the game of racing better...

[@destinyc6494]

The phone bill part was on point lol 😂

[@jackk8422]

When Deegan gave smith the chance to pass after first contact, Smith cut down in the next corner then it was on. Also it hilarious that smith missed the main.

[@TheShift1313]

100% you could see Hunter check up. Smith messed up the turn or something and cut down early and then seemed to get aggressive like Haiden was trying to block him. Im not on the track but from the sidelines i didnt see Haiden do anything wrong. Kudos to Hunter for chiming in an taking some heat off the kid. I miss the days when AC was in these. So funny.

[@jamespaschall1240]

LMAO! That instant body language from Hunter and Nate once Haiden opened his mouth had me rollin' holy shit. 😂

[@AndyFromBeaverton]

Can Haiden even comprehend how immature he appears? His dad needs to teach him some etiquette.

[@kimmygibler760]

@@AndyFromBeaverton his dad is worse.

[@yamahakid450f]

Hunter helping the young kid out, I love it. At 16, what do you say? Cause no matter what, it's going to be misconstrued to fit the belief of the other side. Jordan ran it in on Hayden at the end and Haiden didn't back down and he went down... then crashed again, and then another big one, then gave up the outside in a lcq and got put down. Jordan's a vet, he should know better, I don't think he likes Haiden being in 3rd in the points while knowing this season could be it on a factory 250 if he doesn't perform, which he hasn't.

[@michaelrexrode7448]

Just became a Hunter fan. Didn’t care for him before.

[@timfirnkes4811]

Love it Hunter! I have gained a lot more respect for you.

[@rollingrandy9041]

HL is the man! Way to talk to the press professionally and proving a point at the same time!

[@waynehearst317]

HRC Honda rider stepping up for a Yamaha kid?! Bro, MADDD respect! Yet another way you can tell the Lawrence brother's aren't from America. lol

[@ksleep5715]

Reporter sees nothing but an opportunity to get some extra clicks this week. Everyone was high on Deegan, but now that he’s proven he’ll be a top guy in the field, especially with his following, he’ll be scrutinized to no end. It’ll be a long career of it, kid has his head in the right place hope he can continue to handle the pressure from every direction at his young age.

[@gixxersport2514]

Last I checked supercross is not a team sport. True competitors don’t lay down for a teammate to win. Drama reporters are not starting in infiltrate supercross is a sad day. Shout out to hunter and Hayden to not back down

[@rogerrandolph9685]

Hunter gained a fan or two with this interview for sure. That reporter that asked that question needs to go interview T-Ball players.

[@DirtBikeSessions]

Great comments from Hunter!

[@jerkey]

Really really tired of the Lawrence brothers winning every race but still respect them. This was cool.

[@rayv882]

It doesn't matter if it's a heat race or a teammate Deegan is trying to make a name for himself and win, I would do the same and riders have to know how to move or not get taken out. That's part of the game and riders have to know how to defend the take out move.

[@druewilson1079]

Thank you Mr. Lawrence was stepping up and helping the rookie out is bull crap let the Boy race take the microscope off of him the media is the one that’s putting a microscope on him he’s not the one he’s a quiet young man who just does his job he lives a good life let the boy race back off media

[@DeadRoman]

At some point, the big dogs were gonna test Deegs. Its a shame it was a team mate, but as a rookie, you are gonna have to show these guys that you cant be bullied.

[@gcragg11]

Wasn’t sure what I thought of young Deegan. Thought he might be a little to entitled. But now I’m a fan Hes added soooo much interest to this 250 series And I love that Hunter stuck up for him as well Supercross needs more bar bangin … not less

[@Mistro07]

Hunter the “G” Lawrence! Amazing response

[@Jayden_Egg]

Love this so much! Hunter mad respect

[@spunky4038]

I have never really liked hunter but, I have gained a lot of respect for him now. He was being honest and stood up for a competitor on a different team. It is not called super cross riding. It is called super cross racing!!! People who criticize aggressive racing have never raced themselves. The block passes that were made were not that bad anyway. Those reporters are a bunch of whiny babies.

[@BrandonWatkins614]

Big ups to Hunter for speaking up about that, spoke a lot of facts to a triggered soy boy that someone let into the press room. Seriously though, if you can't keep your personal bias out of your reporting, stay out of the press room. Anyways, lots of newfound respect for hunter after that one.

[@sambrown1779]

Wow. Well said Hunter. New respect

[@kencyr2913]

Listen media dude. Stop speaking for the fans. Real fans were pumping there fists in the air at some kickass racing!! Bring the heat gents!!! Bbrraappp!!!

[@Jk-wh4ds]

Hunter just earned another fan!!!

[@DouweEgbert]

another reason to like those Lawrence brothers , not afraid to speak their opinion ... there was nothing wrong with Deegans move , its racing ..

[@Danielbright1978]

YES!!!! It's about time someone stood up and said it the way it is!! Most real fan's can't stand 70% of the cry baby media. You either want good hard racing or you don't. Pick one and stand by it! Massive respect to you Hunter!

[@joeyoung6286]

Thank you Hunter Lawrence!

[@DC-dd7cz]

How can the reporter say that Smith is in the title hunt, what the hell is Deegan?

[@yamac488]

Not that I agree with the reporter, but he wasn’t saying that one was and one wasn’t in the hunt. He was saying that both were and that one got screwed out of it, and that’s bad as teammates. He’s full of shit though, Haiden didn’t take him out at all - Jordon took himself out, and then he took himself out twice more in the heat. And then he ended his own night in the LCQ. Twice.

[@RealTalkPowersports]

Man I’m super proud of Hunter stepping up to defend a fellow young racer! 💪💪

[@timinglis4780]

Jordan in 5th tried to take out his younger teammate who is in 3rd in standings. The question was aimed at the wrong rider, instead of trying to take off Hayden’s swingarm with his front wheel he should have taken the high road and helped his team mate

[@williamphillips6455]

Deagan gave the spot up after he did pinch him out of the whoops. Smith was a bitch and tried putting him in his place when Deagan clearly gave him the inside on the next corner. Good for Deagan seeing he was just looking over his shoulder to play games and sent it in the next corner

[@raspybob9905]

That can’t be right our youth is saying, we are all babies and complain too much? Good for them for telling how it is!

[@stkyfngrszmooth]

As a racer who began in the eighties, I can speak to the action on the track. What most people don't know is when these guys were banging bars, it wasn't just for fun. For many of the riders, a single position often meant earning enough money just to make it to the next round. However, riders these days are more than happy to get a clean start and then circulate to the checkers. The days of riders literally smashing into each other with the intention of inflicting bodily harm are gone because everyone gets the vast majority of their money paid up front instead of by position. If a seventeen year old Bob Hannah was on the starting line these days, he would absolutely own the field. Hell, half the riders would make a conscious effort NOT to start next to him, fearing their legs may get broken during the holeshot. Back then, men WERE men, and if you weren't willing to potentially put your neck on the chopping block, you'd be in the stands watching the action instead of being in it.

[@trippjonesiii6566]

thats racing... keep it up y'all.

[@phooood3356]

Hunter you daaaaa man! Also Deegan…way to stick your ground and not fold! Character is coming back to the sport baby!!!!

[@_South_Seventeen]

Well said Hunter, summed it up in one!

[@evo9860]

Love Hunter 💯✊🏼well said👏🏼

[@rhejda32]

looks like hunter made the deegan vlog this week

[@scottmorgan6099]

Well said, Hunter Lawrence!

[@cthumann]

Every time they line up at that gate, it’s a race. Period. Main, heat, LCQ….it’s a race with the top tier riders in the sport racing against one another. You cannot pick and choose which race you can do this or that in. Silliest question ever. "Oh that’s my teammate, I’ll let him ahead of me so he gets a better starting gate and better chance to win overall." Said no competitor ever.

[@mizfit32]

I agree. In the heat of a battle, how are you supposed to know it's a teammate?

[@johnjonaitis216]

Great response Hunter!

[@KDUBBS15]

Straight truth from Hunter. In my opinion, anyone racing at the highest elite level like these guys, if you're not there to win every single time that gate drops, then you shouldn't be out there. Teammates or not, put the bullshit aside. There was nothing dirty about it. 2 guys (that happen to be teammates) battling for a win and one went down. Suck it up or stay in the trailer.

[@chamisi]

I like how David tries to justify his questioning like he's not trying to start shit with a boy, good for big brother Hunter for speaking up

[@bigkahoonas4210]

Hunter, your absolutely right. There is nothing better than a good block pass, however, if it is a deliberate take out or T-bone, that's different story. look back at Jeremy, Jeffro, Ricky, James, Chad, the list goes on. They all did it, but it was clean. Ricky and Chad used to let each other through just to make it a good race. Anyway, from another Aussie, good to see you and Jett doing so well. Good job mate, keep it up. Tell Jett we want to see him smash down a donut! 😁👍

[@mashnbuttonz1468]

I mean, idk how much you watched back then but Chad has tried to kill James more times then I can count. The GOAT was prob the worse of then all. Yeah there was some clean racing but BAM BAM doesn't have crap on Chad or ricky.

[@bigkahoonas4210]

@@mashnbuttonz1468 Watched virtually every round from the early 80's to around 2008. Now I couldn't be bothered watching. I just keep an eye on standings. Ricky didn't need to be dirty, he was way out in front 90% of the time. If he wasn't he made his way through and was then out in front. Chad and James went at it every time they got close. That's when people wanted to watch it. BAM BAM has more deliberate take out's than anybody. He's fast no doubt, but winning beating someone straight up is so much more gratifying.

[@MericaBack2backWWChampions]

Stand up guys right there!!!! 🎉

[@801wadewill]

It’s an individual sport where results matter for their livelihoods. Everyman for himself!

[@mx_ata2d642]

So in a round about way he is saying Deegan made a mistake. I really enjoy watching Deegan come up but he's still young. He needs to remember that he rides for a team. This is true for all racing. Hopefully he'll get a few wins and settle in.

[@LocalGarage]

well stated Hunter!

[@tonymitchell1211]

Hunter is a fucken legend makes me proud to be Australian

[@daniellarsson3699]

Yes Hunter, im with you. I pointed this out during the Malcolm and Barcia incident last year haha :P

[@kemcosportspr6779]

It is racing and a superb Hunter!!

[@BigDsRc517]

Racing will always be competitive! Motocross is aggressive, go big or go home! Keep riding hard!!!

[@schristiansen3151]

Hunter is starting to sound like Barcia, lol!

[@ClintEwingFreestyle]

speaking truth 100%

[@bohembillygoats]

Hunter got class 100%. Deegan needs to get ran off the track a few times to get that little school girl smirk off his face though. He'll learn though, still young. He's gonna be something to watch for many years. Great for the sport.

[@seanshoemaker5865]

He said it best he wants to win and that's it!!!! Why wouldn't he do his best to win at this level?

[@almoreno1981]

Good job well said ……. Just race f the media

[@tomstevens7452]

It’s racing, I don’t give a shot who you are if I can beat you I will beat you.

[@dedsxy38]

I watched this race and was frustrated with RC's comments when the Yamaha boys were in the throws. Later, RC recanted somewhat, citing that Deegan put the heat race debacle behind him and got on the podium while his teammate crashed three times and did not make the main event. Haiden's "rookiness" shows more in the press conference than on the track. HL demonstrated how a professional athlete answers tough questions while being a good role model and standing up for the truth. I agree that all riders must stand up to the press when silly questions start rolling in. "Like you said, Wyatt, we're brothers. Gotta back your brother's play." (Tombstone, 1993) Also, is Haiden expected to ride around the track and let himself get beat up in every corner just because a veteran may want to pass him? I think of all the incidences Barcia is involved in, not to mention Vince Friese. I am all for aggressive racing, including clean block passes, but what JS did seemed quite petulant.

[@blakenorquist9843]

Hell yeah preach Hunter!

[@whitecollarworkshop]

When did the word “on” replace “about”. I’m hearing/reading this all the time. It’s “speaks truth ABOUT…”

[@Powersparky59]

Well we as fans want hard racing wether its a heat race or a main why line up on a gate if there not gonna bring it , i was at race and loved it way to go haiden

[@Fro10079]

😂😂😂 awesome Loved this race !

[@truegret7778]

Exactly. They are racing - racers race to win. They are all big boys - let 'em race. We are pretty tired of team orders.

[@tenkarausa5294]

Straight Facts from hunter

[@natemoto747]

Deegan was just playing and then smith ran right into him lol

[@kenneththomas7033]

rubbing is racing. those first few turns were exciting. almost as good as jb catching up to roczen the week before.

[@JeffDoesThis]

I bet Hunter would change his comment if that was him that was taken down.

[@Rob_613]

FACTS

[@caseyschulenburg8615]

I wouldn’t care if he’s my teammate or not it’s my ride and I’m here to win step in it or get out of the way

[@gladegoodrich2297]

Time for Hunter to move up to the 450 class. Nothing left to prove in the 250s.

[@craigf7188]

Yep and Hayden should replace him on hrc bike, can take personal sponsors too

[@claudioteixeira5917]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@mattmoody1534]

Well said hunter every body on the track is an aponant people would hate the sport if every body got a pass

[@iceKOId]

This video hacked my phone and turned the volume down at the end 😮

[@bake162]

Well spoken Hunter