"I Didn't Have a Problem Telling Them to F*** Off." | Phil Nicoletti Interview

Phil Nicoletti sat down with Vital MX at the Arlington round of Supercross to reflect on his career. We discuss his transition from amateurs to pros, different opportunities he's had, being a mentor to his teammates, and much more.

[@brianq103]

Gotta keep Phil in the sport after he retires! He'd make a great team manager; nothing more entertaining than a pissed off Phil! 😂

[@h0cke]

He needs to be miced up commenting on the sport without any filters, guy is so funny to listen to 😅

[@SLAYJUCE]

phil in the fkn booth with guest star ryan hughes haha

[@natel7382]

Oh he'll be doing the muck off vip tours for 1000 a person. When compared to the 2k vip packages for Yamaha and Honda it's a steal. Don't worry f3ld takes 90%of the proceeds and doesn't use them for a good cause.

[@h0cke]

@@SLAYJUCE 😂

[@jimmy2002ful]

He’s like Guenther Steiner lol

[@kevinsmith4658]

More air time for Phil, can't get enough

[@therealjd1503]

I just hope Phil sticks around the industry because it won’t be the same without him. Much love you Phil, you’re such an ass and I love it.

[@Sh1tstir]

Phil is straight up the best personality, and as an older guy he's so relatable and his attitude towards life is brilliant....... really wanting him to get on the top step before he ends his career that would epic for him and the interview would be awesome......... hes the best

[@mxmech13]

Love Phil!!

[@wetdookie3808]

Anyone catch that video archive that was just uploaded a week ago? 2012 250 Texas outdoor. Phil pulls a holeshot and leads jessy Nelson, tomac and roczen for a few good laps. Good memories

[@kylelangworthy9641]

Filthy Phil is a bad ass and a great dude

[@mike23417]

Fithy is the Man!!! wish i could have went to detroit sx. i had to work the last 2 years in a row so maybe next year i can meet the man the myth the legend!!

[@markmontgomery2562]

Great personality. Adds so much to the sport.

[@kelgusthart1789]

Phil is a legend. He calls a spade a spade which is not as common these days as it should be. He would be a great trainer for riders coming into thier own. He would give a realistic approach as to what to expect in the pros and not suger coat it. Hope he pulls a podium in a main before he finishes up his career in the pros. Onya mate keep on keeping it real. Cheering from Australia 🇦🇺 👍🏆

[@greghunter5966]

Mathis, Janky radio station…that’s freakin awesome

[@user-qj1rb8xp6g]

Keep your chin up Phil , you’ve got it in you to win a few more races and or get on that podium…! I’m an old school MXR with 40+ years of racing and can relate to everything he’s said ..!🦅✊🦅

[@Bobby83060]

What a great interview.

[@darksidemx1138]

Thank you

[@rocket5106]

One of the best personalitys for a grassroots racer,dog eat dog,he keeps it real 🏁🇺🇸🗽😎

[@BraindeadYokel]

Phil’s the man!!

[@mickpentoney2172]

How you did is a result of who you were - period! The best part is as you grew your opportunities grew and still the best is ahead of you in the industry! You did it right for the long run!

[@johnluck1923]

Love you Phil, hope your podium comes this year.

[@mikbusby221]

Now that's a real interview👊 honest as day is long and no bullshit. Hats off Phil you have had and still do have a successful career man.

[@kart6t3_ben]

I’m from about a town over from where Phil is from in WNY. He’s style of sarcasm hits just right being from here. Lol.

[@Justin_sisti]

What town is he from? Also from wny here

[@kart6t3_ben]

@@Justin_sisti Cohocton NY

[@kart6t3_ben]

@@Justin_sisti think I’m wrong. There is a town called Cochecton, I live by Cohocton.

[@Travis_125]

Great interview!

[@chadlarryglazier9092]

Phil is my Favorite

[@mudshackracing]

Love how Phil says it like it is. No PR bullshit. Be a great team leader in the future I'm sure.

[@425clay]

Love Phil

[@randyroberts4239]

Much respect for Phil. He's about as real as it gets. When he stops racing, I hope he starts his own pulp show,,,,, 'The Philthy Truth' show and puts Matthes out of business. "You can't handle the truth."

[@marcomodena8076]

Grande Nicoletti 👍✌🤙

[@elasticsoldier0257]

7:45 I said to Steve Matthes at foxhills des nations 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 last year “ if social media was about in Phils factory days he would be as big as Jet and Rocky “ if you read this back me up Steve Matthes 😄. Phil you are a cracking bloke don’t leave our sport.

[@EMTB582]

What a great interview . Your the man Phil

[@generallee215]

I keep saying it.. Phil is the gnarliest dude to ever throw a leg overa motorcycle.. always raw and uncut my boi 🤘🏾

[@kountatalk]

Phil's a good dude man

[@bobwilliams4528]

I'm always pulling for Phil!

[@mobsquad8500]

Phil’s the man… I would watch his race commentary!!!

[@americanhunter9985]

I was the same. My dad would not let me ride if my grades where not B's . I came up in the same era most kids had two bikes 250k trailers. Finally are local Yamaha dealer have us two 125's for 50% off and any parts he could.

[@dustunrosdail3583]

Phil is awesome, he is great for the sport. It is important to have a person like him speak his mind. Hopefully he works out a way to stay involved.

[@maddog1818]

What a solid dude. 🍻🤙 full respect when you get that Win phill tell ‘em all to Muck off

[@gfg8262]

Everyone is on the Deegan & Lawerence bandwagon but i feel watching guys like Phil is more interesting .

[@denniswilder3014]

Its funny that guys like phill and brayton and Osbourne got better with maturity. Young guys that has days where they are absolutely flying maybe should sit back and mature a bit.

[@riderrm2505]

Phil is awesome

[@FalseHope61]

Phil is actually the most realistic racer. They should teach kids how to work like Phil. Because your odds of being Tomac are far less.

[@ridemx323]

Thank you for not censoring these guys.

[@andystreet339]

You know F-Bombs aside, Phil is a stand up guy! Congrats on the career Phil!

[@therealjd1503]

Well done dark, great interview🤘

[@vitalmx]

Thank you

[@jimwilson2070]

Phil should replace Ricky in the booth. At least Phil wouldn’t say dumb shit 10 times a race and keep it real

[@vintagemxer9165]

"To your point" Phil has the years of experience and knows the sport so well. He speaks well and has a more pleasant voice.

[@Alexfeaster66]

Phil needs to be recognized as a great in the sport. He is a living legend. Fight me if you disagree

[@jasonsimmons7810]

Great questions, great responses. Love this!

[@user-rv5ig8xm9v]

Troll Train and Phil need to join togather,knowing they are friends,and create the best podcast.Plus they could use the platform to trash little bro Jeremy daily,that would be entertaining in itself.l always liked when Grant Langston was in the booth announcing and would refer to Phil as filthy Phil with his accent,kind of a drawl,which l can't seem to do myself no matter how hard l try but whenever l her see Phil in a race.That's all that runs through my brain,can't stop it.Phil is an icon lMO,the industry needs to recognize his talent and give him a job.Plus his race craft still today is solid,seems consistent 10th or close from what l have watched,although l would never tell him that to his face,haha.Phil still got game.

[@motohqchannel255]

Mad respect for Phil!

[@dragonbreath8769]

This was awesome. Such a legend.

[@MrBumbles2]

broome tioga , lol raced there before it was even open. 1978 its for sale right now.

[@axoman73]

Gold. He must stay in the industry one way or another.

[@franklempka2159]

Phil you are right on with the past, in the 70s in NY we were in the same position, finish school,race, go to Florida after school but never intense enough to really get all you can but it ended up the rich kids had a advantage

[@mattmoody1534]

Phil is mfn legend

[@JaysDown]

Fuck I love Phil. 👍❤💪

[@Rg452]

Phill🤘

[@venicebeachsportsnetwork6677]

So did he make the basketball team?

[@Mac-td7lt]

Now that is a great vid!!

[@Mac-td7lt]

Love that dude!

[@Alexfeaster66]

Shout out DAAARKKK for a great interview!

[@darrenbrock5286]

Genuin decent guy

[@Kawiboy]

No one like Phil 🔥🔥👊✌️😉

[@bjneilan1]

Phil is the truth

[@Wil482Senior]

Because of Pulp MX, I became a big fan of Phil. When he was leading last year, i was yelling at the TV, and my wife asked what the hell was going on because I never do that, so i had to explain who Phil is and why I was cheering for this guy on a privateer team that she's never heard of.

[@JB21WPAMX]

I was yelling at the tv as well. I think a lot of people were. How could you not love Phil

[@texx24x384]

watched phil pit at unadilla on a stock crf450. think it had a big front brake rotor on it that was like barley it and went out and was running top 3 was insane

[@Sleepy.Time.]

imagine being Phil's son and getting the "im not mad, just disappointed" look your entire life

[@drock5298]

Mr. Humble. Hard not to like him.

[@garyhatstat8449]

Philthy has a Unadilla moto win coming this year!!!! I’ve marked it!

[@andrettski8686]

I've always pulled for guys like Phil and Kyle Chisholm, still ridin' makin' mains against these young guys.

[@JB21WPAMX]

Dark is doing great work

[@moto3463]

Phil is the people’s champ.

[@craigmonroe4211]

Love u phil

[@joekovach2779]

Pissed off Phil is the best Phil ..:Team manager for sure but with a Vlog

[@victorschepisi590]

The famous Paul Bruno 2:37

[@terrafirmatoad2439]

Hey Phil, I would like you to race in Australia like Deano, mate Australians would love your no give a shit banter. Phil the rider, Steve matthes on the spanners. I'm picturing the pits, both serious and fn funny with your personalities. Your rider awesome mate.

[@MrLyleThompson]

And he raced in Canada.

[@CenCaBORL_Explorers]

dont you mean "MUCK OFF" phil would have no problem telling ppl to ... Cmon man. MUCK OFF

[@user-jk8wn5rl8x]

And what knot

[@Dylan-180]

darkkk

[@KingFriday274]

Can we please stop reminding Phil that he missed a podium this year? Beating a Dead Horse.

[@basementracer7622]

I hear a lot of excuses.

[@rob924egan2]

Mr. Nicoletti. It's an age thing