"I'd be scared to see him on a 450" SX analyst Daniel Blair gives honest take on Jett Lawrence

It seems like it's hard to make it through a motocross podcast these days without mentioning Jett Lawrence. In this episode of the podcast Supercross commentator Daniel Blair gives a very honest opinion on the future of Jett Lawrence.
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[@jonjackson6245]

I hope Jett stays on a 250cc for a few more years. He needs to learn to be more consistent and mature a bit. Win a championship or two. The 450cc class will be there waiting for him. No need to rush it.

[@seaeff6428]

The thing is if he wins next year he’ll only compete one more year.

[@stevestiffler9120]

you could throw Jett on a 450 tomorrow and he’d be fine. A rough year or so but he’d be fine

[@seaeff6428]

@@stevestiffler9120 100% there’s vet riders with half the skill that are fine so yeah he’d be fine.

[@jonjackson6245]

@@stevestiffler9120 The object of being a professional isn't to be fine. It is to put yourself in the best position to maximize your earning potential. He is going to make more as a 250cc champion than being fine in the 450 class, not to mention the fact that once you are in the 450 class your career is probably going to be over in under 5 years. ( Yes, there are exceptions)

[@Fire_at_Wil]

@@jonjackson6245 nailed it 👏 The key is timing his peak and staying healthy. Adding weight and power will always add more risk in terms of potential for catastrophic injury. So, sure..with his insane talent, he could do it. But it'd still be a bad choice because he's still just a kid with a lot to learn and physiological maturity levels that are working against his cognitive decision making process. That JS7 style go for it mentality that is a weapon for Jett in the 250s right now would potentially put him in some sticky situations on a 450 with a much worse consequence ratio.

[@VlogEpicness]

The Jett will do more for the sport than anyone since JS7

[@jhamelin119]

I highly doubt that, meet me back here in 5 or 6 years.

[@VlogEpicness]

@@jhamelin119 see you then 👍🏻

[@Jim_jong_un]

@@jhamelin119 what exactly did js7 do for the sport?

[@jhamelin119]

@@Jim_jong_un Brought in a level of skill and aggression that has been unmatched to this day Provided the most exciting races of all time over any rider Elevated the speed at which racers ride at above any rider to this day Took scrubbing and whipping to a new level, even back in the early 2000's he was throwing it harder than anyone 24-0 mx champion, undefeated season The list goes on, ...... he also put the fear of god into everyman who lined up next to him, because they new when push came to shove, they were not prepared to take the risks he was going to in order to win.

[@Jim_jong_un]

@@jhamelin119 so he was a badass, absolutely. But that’s not what this dude is saying. I believe He’s saying Jett will do more for the sport as an ambassador. As a face of the sport to bring in new fans, sponsors and attention. As for the level of skill and aggression, that was 100% RC4. Exciting races of all time? Possibly, but that’s also opinion. Although it was exciting trying to predict when, not if, he would crash.

[@kylestewart8354]

I remember watching Trey Canard on a 65 just wearing out all the dudes on the 125's. Those guys was pissd he was showing them all up. But they had no choice but to laugh it off. Lol. Trey's corner speeds and speed thru the whoops was unbelievable for a kid that small. It sucks he got injured so bad before he could really take off and show out.

[@jhamelin119]

He was a great rider with great speed. Canard had all the skill but wayyyyyy more balls than brains most of the time.

[@rico8089]

Villopoto was that kid at our local track. It was amazing how many riders would use the move where you start looking down at your bike as if something is wrong😉, then pull off the trackas as this kid go's screaming past. Every one knew he would go pro.

[@motosporttouring]

I get passed by kids and grandmas. You get used to it.

[@yamahakid450f]

I remember him, cue, and Marley battling at cooperland... Johnny Marley was a hell of a mini rider, just personal stuff derailed his pro career but when you see a rare sighting, still to this day he's a bad dude on a bike. Some guys just have that crazy natural ability/ceiling that they don't even have to really work at it, its just seat time until they get to the pros and its like it never goes away, besides maybe some cardio but that insane bike skill remains.

[@8931888]

Watching this before 2023 outdoors. So far Dan Blair- you're on a winner.

[@jarrod1766]

It's amazing I hear a lot of comments from media really pumping Jett and the I see a lot of fans saying maybe cool it a little bit with him. I really think we need to take a breath and let his career play out and just enjoy his talent

[@seaeff6428]

Then he goes out and beats the top two title contenders straight up. Comes from 19th to to second. He’s a stud.

[@jarrod1766]

@@seaeff6428 Like I said just enjoy his talent

[@coltoncarpenter3790]

@@seaeff6428 I remember another rider who did that but ended burning out with lots of wins that rarely added up for titles.

[@JP-xd6vs]

Biggest fan of jett, but keep it low guys. Dont put too much on the guy. Let him ride 250 at least 2-3 yrs. and ken is still younger than many 250 riders amigos

[@garrett3234]

i was thinking the same thing the media keeps adding all this pressure and putting this burden on him and he may end up like Adam who imo hasnt lived up to the hype.

[@jhamelin119]

how about he wins a title first lol. He aint no james stewart boys.

[@JP-xd6vs]

@@garrett3234 they think he should win next year no matter what (which i agree mostly) and then move up to 450 with not even 19 yrs age, thats what you call burning out a big talent

[@JP-xd6vs]

@@jhamelin119 pretty crazy that he says jett is going to be the next mcgrath.... and yesnobody is a stewart not even herlings which he always claims himself haha no honestly big fan, jett is crazy good but man we thought exctly the same for AC he should have won everything. but life is hard and unfair sometimes

[@jhamelin119]

@@JP-xd6vs agreed 169%

[@avzeolla3960]

I watched Jett race southwick yesterday. He looks like he’s not even trying when he rides. I can’t explain it. God given talent.

[@calebmullerfilms7112]

Love these! Thanks Jase. Keep the Blair clips coming. We love you❤️!

[@michaelmcthorn2776]

Chase sexton too, 450 rookie and he’s smoking the big dogs and he’s working with Stewart

[@motoman1178]

Title contender for sure

[@joelwaititi9299]

thats who daniel was talking about before he was talking about jett

[@marksommerville5857]

Future looks good, some great young riders coming up, Lawerence bros, Deegan and Bennick in a yr or 2, etc etc.

[@BioDjango]

Also Liam Everts in Europe

[@samjarvis1076]

Evan Ferry

[@stephanoteani621]

Ryder diffranseco Jett ryendols

[@jonathanwatkins007]

Levi Kitchen and Nick Romano too

[@marksommerville5857]

Then we've got those nobody's yet heard of.

[@itsallarort5226]

I'm just thankful to be around to see him ride. You know what's great. He will line up with Haiden deegan one day. I hope to see that also. The future is bright everyone. Enjoy it.

[@MotocrossRacingOnline]

Saw him beat all of amateur non top EU pro's in EMX races when he was like age 13 vs guys in their 20s. This kid is the real deal no doubt.

[@Davinhomx]

You can predict whatever you want. You do remember when roczen came over to the us to race the lites and his coast didn't race he raced a 450 supercross for fun and ended up 3rd if I remember right dudes. Meaning, you don't know what happens

[@Fire_at_Wil]

I cant wait for the rest of this episode. Rider interviews are always interesting but a little more.. I dunno, stifled? You can tell they've got some walls up. Booking Daniel as a guest was brilliance. He has great insights, and he knows how to help create a good interview with ease. Yall are killing it with the guest lineup. I dunno who does your booking but they need a raise lol

[@bruh-om8ir]

i really wish they would let him talk like this when he’s commentating SX. let him speak his mind cuz he’s talking the truth right here

[@zebulonwhite4169]

What a complement to be compared to the one and only Travis Pastrana!

[@donmiller2246]

Love your in-site Daniel it’s really good. what I see in Jett is the same ability to get in the zone and also the instinct for finding the center of the bike as Jeff Emig. Jeff still has that it was evident at Lorettas this summer the way he passed people going in and coming out of corners. It’s an ability to read and sense traction like no other. Jett has that too, look out when he gets to the big bike, he even looks like Jeff on the bike.

[@bloomerb4162]

Pastrana got hurt a lot riding the way he did. It was fun to watch though, he really worked the bike everywhere on track. But Jett doesn't take it as far as I remember pastrana doing it.

[@ciaswillman]

Couldn’t say it better. They are my boys too!!! Big things to come from the Lawrence boys🤙

[@TheImtoomuch]

Jet needs a long time in 250's. He's still wild. Being wild on a 450 is dangerous.

[@ignaciocardenal2839]

Watiching this video again after 2023 Pala opener, I’d say Daniel even came up short!

[@supaxr]

Such a great observation by dan...hes hit the nail on the head.. Love it ..sooo fast that boy..🇦🇺Australian ma boys

[@sawyerwidecrantz1299]

He’ll either be like the JS7s, the MCs, the RCs, and the Reeds, or if the fame takes over he could end up like J-Law. I hope the best for the dude

[@garysebenick1588]

Nah,no J-Law scenario.He has far too many good people in His corner! He is a very grounded kid,Him n His Bro!

[@garrett3234]

theres never gonna be another Js7 Mc or Reed in are sport tbh. they where like messi Ronaldo and pele of soccer man. Jett has potential to be great but i dont think we will ever see another of those 3

[@rad9693]

NO way will he be J-low, Hunter and/or his dad would beat his Australian ass. Now becoming consumed / distracted with girls that’s possible

[@douglassloan6831]

I wonder if Jett has talked to McGrath at all. It would be useful for him to sit down with the King and just learn how Jeremy did it all those years, winning race after race, and not crashing that often. It might mitigate the issues he will have in his first couple years of 450SX. LOVE the show, dude. Thanks for getting these guys in and talking. I love it.

[@buddywilson104]

I couldn't agree more with Danny boy; Jett is something special, as long as he doesn't let it all go to his head. His natural flow and speed are unreal. Keep the family involved and he will hopefully stay grounded. If he stays healthy he will win many more titles.

[@AntiPattern328]

Jett almost looks like he's just doing a sighting lap or slacking off and still going faster than anyone else in his group.

[@GYPSYTALES]

It’s crazy aye

[@matdogg28]

Anybody that actually listens to Main Event Moto knows that DB makes wild predictions that don’t usually happen. That’s one of my favorite podcasts and he’s not right all time. I suggest everyone check out Main Event Moto with RacerX. It’s a Really good and funny at times podcast.

[@xAdam2gx]

this aged incredibly well haha

[@actionsportster7686]

You can't just write-off current riders who work just as hard and still want to win as much as a young gun like Jett. For example, Sexton is still pretty young himself, and he wants a championship bad. Same can be said for Cameron Mcadoo. If not for their injuries this year, they both might have been SX champs. What I'm getting at is there are guys with good speed and mental toughness who aren't going to just roll over for Jett. Jett is gonna have a fight on his hands ... it's not gonna be a walk in the park. But that makes for good racing. If these guys can stay healthy, the next few years should be exciting for moto fans.

[@TOMVUTHEPIMP]

Lets not get ahead of ourselves. He's clearly good, but racing in a field where his only competition was Colt and Craig and he was losing to them. WAY too early to be calling him the next MC or JS7.

[@jonathanflores3748]

Agreed, they were saying the same thing about Cianciarulo and look at him now

[@jacobcurtis6849]

Craig has been racing for 10 years Jett makes stupid 18yo mistakes, if it weren't for those Craig has no chance. Craig wont do anything on 450s.

[@TOMVUTHEPIMP]

@@jacobcurtis6849 Craig has raced 450s before and did well. Did you just start watching this sport last week?

[@joelmatthews5697]

@@TOMVUTHEPIMP update?

[@TOMVUTHEPIMP]

@@joelmatthews5697 Ill give an update when he has more competition than 4 guys.

[@funkNretro]

While TP had some wild rides JS7 had the track feel and the jump lines nobody else would even do. Jett is gonna be a the next Stewie imo

[@chrismoore3104]

TP199 did 250 lines on his 125 his rookie year like JS259 did, don't get it twisted

[@patrickmichael4352]

pretty much what jett did this weekend, I was in awe watching him the 2nd half of that 2nd moto

[@jonasenbre6034]

And faster than the 450 guys lap times too 👌🏻

[@bdawg4297]

I agree with Daniel, Jett has insane talent & great feel for the ground on a bike. It will be his mental strength that will determine how far he goes. Sexton has incredible technique & he looks like his timing (shifting, braking etc) has improved a lot in the last year. I think Levi Kitchen is another rider that feels the ground well & creates good flow by weighting & unweighting the bike. Will be good to see him race a few Nationals this year. Plenty of talent coming through the ranks to keep the Lawrence Bros on their toes!!

[@jameschastain6513]

I feel like not enough people are talking about Max Vohland kid shreds and he's about the same age as Jett. Would love to hear some interviews with him but unfortunately there aren't many.

[@torpedocyclonetom217]

Jett needs to win a championship without going down, and then learn to defend it before he moves up. And you can’t say he’s gonna go up and destroy the field is so deep even after the big names leave right now, the future has cianciarulo, Ferrandis, Sexton, people had doubts of McGrath but this is different

[@williamMX1768]

Yep it has actually reached a point now were Jett is too overhyped. Calling him the next Mcgrath just like Stew was ment to be. Too much presure to put on Jett already. Besides James won 125 outdoors at 16 and sx 125 at 17. I think Weege said in a podcast about Stewarts retirement, that we would never see such a spectacular phenomenon ever again and so far Jett is not on the same young 125/250 class level James was. Jett will be really good, but destroying the field like Mcgrath is too much to say for now with the field so deep yeah

[@seaeff6428]

@@williamMX1768 The lites class was way different in 2002 than it is now. Waayyyyy different.

[@williamMX1768]

James was also waaaaaay different thank anybody else

[@joelmatthews5697]

Any current thoughts guys?

[@CaddyJim]

I'm a fan of *Jet* but the comparison to *MC* is over the top hype remember *AC* Who I'm also a fan of was supposed to be the next *RV*

[@lukefish7562]

Watching again and it’s all spot on! Jett 💪🏽

[@no_wing_no_prayer]

I'd like to see how Reynolds will do on PC kawi.

[@joshuaskidds8486]

Dude, they could not have brought a better analyst to supercross. This dude knows his stuff and is a fan of the sport, they should give him a raise!

[@ianelliott134]

Jett will be the reason everyone knows about supercross you already see people from other sports recognizing him just wait until he starts dominating while being calm and having fun like a 2017 2018 Jason Anderson

[@noflightzoneoutdoors9715]

I'm jealous of the pure God given talent Jett has. He is the future of this sport.

[@kolbie6909]

he’s gonna be one if the greats and I have a poster of him signed when he was on geico honda I think that’s gonna be worth a lot of money

[@pags1981]

I hope Jett reaches his full potential, remember Carmichael had success against more talented riders like Windham (in his own words).

[@TrailnTriggerTV]

Carmichael success was shear work ethic. Definitely had genetics working against him look what happened as soon as he quit training lol.

[@aaron337]

Dudeeee, you need to get DB back on the podcast again before the end of 2021

[@jamespatterson2002]

damon bradshaw was killing it when he was young. hell he won a premiere supercross wtih a stacked field at the oasaka supercross in 88. ron lechien won a premiere supercross at the age 16. and james stewart was next level.....easy on the grease gun with jett.

[@sambrown1779]

I'd be great if this pod talked more about others as well as jett

[@cooperkangas6824]

Also hunter will be very similar to Sexton, amazing technique which is perfect for the 450

[@MrPriest73]

Ryan Hughes said that about Ricky Carmichael i think it was, the thing about him feeling the ground and everything that was going on

[@furyss1tv184]

Almost spot on Daniel.450 outdoors with no blemishes.

[@HILLRXCH]

True needs more learning tho no rush makes too many mistakes at this point

[@Slipvayne1]

If Hunter and Jett stay healthy, and without injury, they are both going to become dominant. More than they are already being so young and rookies. They don't ride like rookies. Super technical, calculated and smooth. Just like Pastrana and Bubba.

[@chrismoore3104]

Well neither of them are rookies, they're second and third year racers and injuries have already happened for both of them so that's a lot of "ifs" man. I'm a fan of them both, don't get me wrong but I can see all the media hype backfiring on them

[@Slipvayne1]

@@chrismoore3104 I agree completely, but they are still rookies, still at the beginning of their careers.

[@chrismoore3104]

@@Slipvayne1 I love the fact that they both aren't afraid too be themselves in front of the camera and I love both of their riding styles, although I wish the media big wigs would give Hunter more credit instead of always talking about Jett. I honestly wouldn't be surprised if big bro wins the outdoor title this summer.

[@Slipvayne1]

@@chrismoore3104 same here man, Hunter has improved over this Supercross seasons just as much if not more than Jett. He did really good and he looked super comfortable and quick during press day for Outdoor. Both looking good for the title!

[@chrismoore3104]

@@Slipvayne1 I don't have peacock so I didn't get to see press day live at least. Does the track look decent or like typical so cal? I race in PA so I'm partial to east coast dirt and track layouts.

[@chugnorris2223]

Yo Dan. What numbers you thinking will come up in powerball this week?

[@dhbldr]

Nofuckingbody on the internet brings out the heart and soul of those being interviewed, like we see here on Gypsy Tales.

[@MatthewCross929]

I know everyone thinks Jett will be legendary and you might be right. However, I heard that about Sexton and AC too.

[@Josh-py2pq]

Couldn’t agree more. He’s my favorite rider!

[@sethroberts2965]

Thoughts on when Hayden deegan comes in? Could be a famous rivalry in the future

[@DirtBikes_MathGarden]

No kiddin'. That kid's got mad speed and sick style.

[@ashtonolds5690]

People saying Jett needs more time to get on a 450, meanwhile Haiden already throwing them around like a badass🤑

[@zachroderick7377]

You called it. Jett looked great in moto 1 but moto 2 with a rough track he was incredible

[@no_wing_no_prayer]

100% AGREE BROTHER.

[@joeyallison4144]

I agree, Jett is the future of our sport as long as he stays grounded mentally

[@CountryFreshChameleon]

100 percent agree kid has the craziest flow!!

[@matwest711]

Also jetts build will help him like it helped sexton. He’s already big and tall unlike a lot of younger guys.

[@chestermcgillicuddy4368]

Not a Blair fan but I do agree with Lawrence, another year. I want to see this boy break 72! Said by an old man who loves MC!

[@joshuataylor5977]

Jett Lawrence is incredible and is one of the Best in the sport, I can differently see him being the next Jeremy McGrath for sure, He's differently got some major Talent under his battle!!

[@Peanut_Shrewton]

This is ageing very well 👌🏼

[@BWT599]

"What would Travis do?" - Moto Academy

[@onthegasapparel7717]

Little far with him being the only one... Max rides effortlessly in the same fashion.

[@warrenshaw8373]

I hope HRC tell him straight up that he has 3 years in the lights. No BS, no empty promises. Let him fight, defend, learn. He is a major talent that deserves his time in the box and to learn the game. There are so many great riders that I feel have been moved up a year too early. I think Plessinger vs Faulkner vs Ferrandis would have given all of them a healthy dose of hard competition that they all would have learnt from. No disrespect to any of them

[@bobbybishop5662]

Jet is a talent for sure , if they move him up too soon it will be a mistake. The big bike can slap a rider down so fast and it only takes one big one to effect the mental confidence. I wish him all the success he deserves but being patient and smart is more important than anything.

[@user-cf4wc1qr1y]

I just came back for reply to this comment on how he jumped up aand is 19 and is 1-1 every race this season haha

[@hamonrye9823]

I remember when I left a comment on gypsy tales last year about jet being a 5th place rider. Well I take that back and I must say I was wrong and didn't know what I talking about

[@seanhaberman4619]

This was a great take, besides the expected struggle when he moved to the 450. He looks even better now and is putting on a clinic on all the established pros he lines up with. Jett is on a completely different level then we've ever seen in this sport.

[@oskjan1]

Right. He might still struggle in supercross, accidents happen fast there and you need some luck no matter who you are, but motocross was absolutely flawless.

[@maxrpm2215]

His got that Aussie determination just like Reed, when his on its good night to everyone. 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@HarborEdwin]

0:34 - And that's what this channel does better than any other...ASKS GREAT QUESTIONS!

[@TheShift1313]

Totally agree. One other point I would add is that if he isn't done growing, which sounds crazy to say about a pro, that might mess up something. We kind of saw the opposite with AC and Forkner. Jett seems to be physically more mature than those guys but that could also be a curveball with how he progresses. I hope not. That kid is what the sport needs.

[@twistedjigco.548]

Let the big dog eaaaat!!! Love it

[@jay1353]

It’s always so funny to hear DB slob on the knob of Roczen, Webb and now Jett..

[@moosemilk8956]

I feel like all of this should be prefaced with he could possibly be the next superdooper star. Remember we’ve seen a lot, A LOT of flops from their first year in 250s to their 450 career.

[@lukebelay6995]

Man imagine how much pressure is on this man holy shit couldn’t imagine... but dude I wanna see him win so bad Edit: also aussys need a new chad let’s go also hunter is a legend to Comon hunter

[@derekbentley334]

Jett ends up in hunters shadow! I'm calling it

[@gpaull2]

😎👍Exactly what I’m thinking. He’s got the speed, he’s got less pressure, and probably pissed that he’s constantly being overshadowed.

[@brandonbrown6436]

You remember being 17 “barely…I was fucking drunk” 😂 how good

[@kaylon39]

The Lawrence brothers have been fun to watch.

[@potsyflower153]

I was just thinking today if Kenny bails on mx halfway or whatever and Jets not really in 250 points for some reason Honda would put him on the 450

[@dekancaine]

110%

[@dandlugolecki3408]

Jett needs a KZbin channel ASAP....

[@davidwelch40]

I agree guys,,,,, Jett is UNBELIEVABLE!! One of a kind FORSURE!!! 👍🏻✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻🥉🏆🥉🏆👑👑🙏🏆

[@georgecarmel6114]

So true.

[@bella0167]

We all know how AC Went in his early years. The kid is not the next MOTOCROSS GOD PEOPLE still got time to grow For FU.. k sake.

[@Neopaintballofficial]

To me jetty rides a lot like Kevin Windham.. has great throttle control and knows where to put the bike, We’re also catching him at the beginning stages of his potential.

[@stevewade3313]

I think Jett will run the 250 class tell he points out then move on to the 450 ride as a seasoned multi 250 champion. his 450 rookie year will have it's ups and downs but he will definitely be a top ten in points. His second or third year on 450s is when it will really start to heat up and the other guys will know that he is coming for the title.

[@H8er-Maker]

That's a bold statement.

[@lazurus222]

6:40 gypsy prediction on point .

[@itisfinshedpsalm9183]

I'm hoping deagan comes to rise in the ranks.........

[@walterAnders]

I watched some highlights of the guy he crashed came back and still made the podium

[@utubetrutharrowmichael-and9105]

Knew that the very first time I seen the kid on a KTM 50 !

[@ryanhosted3051]

100%. He's killing the field by 15 seconds, even with his mistakes.

[@Bodie2020]

Pastrana was probably the most gifted person in motor sports ever.

[@julianneufer11]

I 1800% agree

[@burrofilemon1823]

1000%%%%%%% you smart man

[@Twistie_Mx]

Jett will set records that won’t be broken for a long long time, guaranteed

[@KingNobleTV]

And here we're a year later and he's tearing up the 250 supercross class