JO SHIMODA | Japanese Pro Making His Mark in American Supercross

Jo Shimoda came to America to pursue his dream of being a professional Supercross and Motocross athlete. In this video, Jo gives a little more insight on how he got this far as well as talking about his Supercross debut in Tampa, FL.
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[@THEPAULFOOT]

You can tell he's just so happy to have the opportunity best of luck to him can't wait to see him on the track

[@DorianHerniote]

Did you ?

[@THEPAULFOOT]

@@DorianHerniote what do you mean ?

[@DorianHerniote]

@@THEPAULFOOT Did you see this guy on the track ? Cuz he's fast as fook

[@THEPAULFOOT]

@@DorianHerniote yea dude and your right it's bee such a strange year too can't wait to see how he does in outdoors as well

[@dirtworxphotography245]

I am a huge Geico Honda fan. And i hope this kid stays on the team for a long time.

[@dealspeed6756]

This didn't age well. I was super bummed when Geico Honda shut its doors, such a great team with loads of talent.

[@hondasrule9509]

@@dealspeed6756 yeah

[@thegt3clickcrash329]

This kid put in a lot of work to get himself ready for pro Supercross. Had heard early on his lap times were 8 to 9 seconds slower than his teammates. The biggest difficulty being the whoops. Hats off to Joe though because he figured out the whoops and got his lap times right where they need to be.

[@redriders7149]

Joe, it is our countrys custom to offer up one our monster energy girls as a token of our gratitude and a way to help rookie SX'ers relax before motos. It is my hope that Gieco Honda still adheres to one of our nations most treasured customs. Good luck Joe, you seem like a really good dude and i do hope you hit all your marks and reach all of NEW goals now that you are a FACTORY Rider!!! Awesome job, keep it up and out work everybody!

[@s4awd2]

Humble kid and wish him the best. Also Wish Jett didn’t get injured. Having Jo and Jett to cover East and West is a killer combo.

[@braydenlomax7419]

Met Jo at Loretta’s last year and talked to him in the pits before his race, he’s such a calm and chill guy. Next day saw him riding his bike warming up in the morning. Such a cool and dedicated racer. I’ll be watching him for the years to come. I can’t wait to see him win some titles and championship. Let’s goooo Jo!!!!!

[@MFrase927]

I really like this kid. Bright future ahead of him!

[@mappa6941]

頑張れ！JO！！！

[@loverman6327]

...

[@dillonteakell5365]

America is rooting him on!🇺🇸🔥 アメリカはJO SHIMUDAを応援しています！😄

[@dempseytillman6072]

Jo you just got another fan. Stay with it. Live your dream to the fullest!

[@umami9496]

頑張って！！

[@manuelescobedo3546]

Good luck JO, from a longtime Honda fan.

[@wbev_thai1666]

All the best young man , great attitude, just learn every week and stay strong

[@rocketsadventures1086]

Jo you rode awersome in the 2021 super cross season, I have worked with Japanese people in the past and they are always a good laugh and hard working... Keep at it young grass hopper

[@macedhx]

Go Jo!!!

[@Ottopaul484]

Nice rider, i wish you the best for the season

[@mackadamianut5538]

Seems like a super humble kid, I look forward to watching him race!

[@SDRVideoProductions]

My boy Jo 🔥🔥🔥. So much humble talent. That’s the way. Get em ✊🏼💪🏼

[@sevensfires2709]

日本の星です！ 応援してます！

[@germanbeer2466]

Awesome.

[@SupThomas]

頑張って！

[@maneatemorere1575]

Go Jo ✊🏼

[@sprenky72]

Seems like a good dude. Best of luck 🤙🏻

[@tpo12000]

seems like a really good kid best of luck to him here in the land of excess and obnoxiousness but still best place on earth to live

[@southpawhopkins6400]

it's wank mate

[@trollwarlord4556]

yep good kid, but its not the best place on earth

[@codjh9]

He kicked butt tonight - 5th in Atlanta.

[@DorianHerniote]

3rd overall

[@dioagustin5271]

dream big brother🤘

[@NickW90]

Super cool kid

[@kemakema2011]

ever!

[@jcserviciosgeneraleseirl9815]

Estas cumpliendo el sueño de muchos corredores, sigue así y demuestra porque mereces estar en uno de los mejores equipos del mundo

[@ontheedge33371]

So interesting I was just thinking that really there should be a lot more awesome Japanese racers !! Hey don’t just think the States are where it’s at ! Canada and Europe ! Good luck !

[@agusprambfamily]

👍👍👍

[@paulelm4645]

When is japan nationals going show there bikes for 2020 season

[@DorianHerniote]

Congrats a rookie 3rd place !

[@ANILTV82]

dude is shy ,hope he gets some wins!

[@maponarnel]

From time to time i want also to be a great supercross/motocross rider, thou my family can't afford it right now for my dreams career but unfortunately 😔 i wouldn't stop dreamin

[@TheMikesylv]

God I like this kid when I saw him get a fifth place and he was so happy I became instantly a joe fan

[@user-zy8be9rr9l]

小学生の頃は同じコースで走ってたのに今では生きてる世界も違う。。 がんばれ

[@roosdad1]

Did his Dad/Mom directly work for Honda in Japan? Or were they Corporate Sponsors? This doesn't just happen....

[@Mxrider92i]

You'll get some answers in that video : kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaSxk2mpgb2Kb9k

[@alexandrelima2339]

I didn't understand anything he said. Because I don't know English. But in the end I understood that he is happy and was moved. So I'm Brazilian I love motocross a lot. I have no money to make

[@alexandrelima2339]

As I was going to say I don't have the money to do what I love the most. He was very happy to see people achieving his dream. For me and very good to see this, I really admire seeing these pilots there

[@alexandrelima2339]

I wish I had these top equipment that you guys have

[@alexandrelima2339]

I have a CRF 230 and I already won a few races with it Who knows, maybe one day I can have these top equipment there, it would be a dream for me

[@brianmerrill1227]

Back to Honda

[@DdDten]

Crazy I heard he couldn’t speak English. Well sounds good to me.

[@tedturner9054]

Who did the edit on this? What was your point here 4:01? Give the young man some respect.

[@Pereke69]

Incredible he got a factory ride in the best team no being top ten on amateurs, maybe something with his eyes...

[@s4awd2]

Absolutely like the spanish guys on the Repsol team. Alll advertizing but he got in the top 10 in that race so win win.

[@marcoantoniomelo]

Enzo Lopes

[@DorianHerniote]

Jo Shimoda

[@marcoantoniomelo]

@@DorianHerniote seu cu

[@hencetirta7633]

Not sure he got champ series .

[@francisco9517]

I don't know why there isn't even a Japanese rider at big events like the AMA in the US, they didn't think that most brand of those RacingBikes are from Japan.😂😂😂

[@RaiDoglasmanoel-bc1qn]

Oi e rai motocross

[@patp2462]

I hope roczen can take him under his wing and make this kid shine

[@DADSGETNDOWN]

Seems to me he should have went Euro or whatever.

[@loverman6327]

He brought us the corona

[@loverman6327]

It’s a joke don’t take it set

[@loverman6327]

Seriously

[@kellybrown6988]

Too much “likes”

[@roosdad1]

politics! That's it! A twist on affirmative action!

[@michaelsrite822]

Hes a big draw for japanese fans. Hes worth any leg up he gets for being japanese. I'd worry about affirmative action getting in the medical community or pilots or something.

[@roosdad1]

@@michaelsrite822 this isn't Japan, champ. This is American motorcycle association

[@s4awd2]

@@roosdad1 Oh shush. No one is complaining about affirmative action about Roczen or Marvin. This kid did well in his first race. If he sucks, he'll be out soon enough.

[@roosdad1]

@@s4awd2 Glad you brought up people that actually raced thru our classes. Long hauls. You missed the point. You're just another arguing person, that don't like the truth.

[@s4awd2]

Ben Thare so did this kid. If he sucked I’d agree w you. He’s so far in the top 10 in the past few races. Racing is racing regardless of politics.

[@PassThePurp945]

I've been waiting for this little ninja for a while to go pro! Geico Honda team by far my favorite team in the Paddock. Dunge owning part just makes it sweeter. I love our sport!