Jo Shimoda | New Colors

[@robotsfrom]

Happy to see him land a solid ride. His rookie season went criminally overlooked. 3rd in points in the 250 East and 11th in points outdoors. No major crashes and got faster throughout the season.

[@thegt3clickcrash329]

I know. Guy had an amazing rookie season. Noticeably got faster as the season progressed.

[@tanosamrai]

ありがとう！！

[@jonjackson6245]

Glad to see this kid get a good ride and continue to develop.

[@sterben4958]

Yea it’s a talented rider it’s especially exciting to see someone Japanese ride

[@joeschmidt6597]

This kid deserves the factory support so glad for him he ended up on pro circuit with Payton

[@eatcommies1375]

It’s pretty ironic,when I clicked on this video about ex Geico rider a Geico commercial popped out:) Hope Mitch can create a winning rider out of Jo!

[@somerandomdude19]

Shoutout to him for actually sharing info about the deal. Even if it is basics. Feel like this would definitely help the sport and people would be more invested if we knew about deals like they do in every other major sport

[@gonadiator]

"It feels tight and fresh." *thumbs up The man knows what he likes.

[@bermbuster6]

What a great young man! Very appreciative of his opportunity. Clearly aware of how lucky he is. Good luck to him!

[@nottingham82]

Fox's new slogan for 2021 "tight and fresh" with two thumbs up. I like it!

[@Efemedio1]

Following the steps of the legend Akira Wantanabe, way to go JO!

[@martinm5736]

He rides so smooth like it's so chill watching him hitting those jumps. Good luck to Jo,hope he gets a good season with Kawasaki!

[@johnchafin3817]

So glad to see he got a ride for 2021. Great team.

[@Neko123Uchiha]

Really happy he got a good ride! :D

[@tharins4]

Happy to see Jo got a good ride , was worried about a lot of the Factory connection boys but looks like most found good homes !!!! Good news for our sport !,

[@slayer6936]

He reminds me of Chuck Sun!! Great rider!! Love to watch this young man ride!! Very consistent!! Always in the points!!

[@jeffhicks1008]

I think this is a first for a Japanese rider on a Japanese bike that we will see him at the top soon, pretty cool I think. I have been racing since the 70s and have never seen this. You will see the engineers in their white lab coats looking on and that was about it, so it will be refreshing to see a rider from the country of origin. Respectfully saying.

[@fafh716]

He rode a honda last year? Lol

[@againsttheodds52]

Happy for him. He deserves a good program for 2021

[@permotoman9279]

Really like this kid so humble awesome ride this past weekend 👍 stay healthy and you’ll be on the top real soon just love ur passion for the sport

[@iannajadealviola4786]

I'm happy that you are in kawasaki team goodluck jo!

[@tonygee3284]

Good luck Jo wishing you the best

[@harrykourm2462]

This is a good switch, the bike is very strong and he's a good rider. Good luck Jo!

[@chupacabraracing181]

Go Jo! I've been rooting for this guy. He should do well in 2021. I think I'm going to give him the nickname "gojo".

[@GDUBMX]

Love to see him at the front alot next year. Good job Jo 👍👌👌🔥🔥🙏 Whoever signed off on this video music though.... Heavens above 🤔

[@brokvejar8801]

Hahaha I know the music was killing me till I read your comment then I started cracking up!

[@ronaldtravis970]

@@brokvejar8801 I think I’m getting old and grouchy cuz most of these videos the music sucks ! LoL

[@brokvejar8801]

Yeah I just turned 38 but think of myself still young until I start getting all grouchy over little things too... screw it we got the right to be assholes if we dont like something hahahaha

[@ronaldtravis970]

@@brokvejar8801 wow old and grouchy over music to asshole pretty quick ! Didn’t mean to offend anyone who likes the music ,LoL Guess no worst than 80s synth music from vhs 📼 tapes ? But that music was pretty bad also LoL . Peace ✌️

[@seniorblyat]

SO HAPPY FOR HIM!!! Glad he got a good ride!

[@dl_7597]

Been hope someone was going to pick him up. He's a great kid with a very promise future

[@oldg7847]

Way to Go Mitch. He deserves this opportunity... Kudos and Good Luck JS..

[@logojones96]

Well deserved. Looks really good on the kawi too 🔥

[@brookeday4796]

I’m gonna miss him and Jett but good for Jo!

[@jakehilderbrand7737]

@canuckguy worried where’s Jett riding?

[@hahny88]

@canuckguy worried the “”Lawrence brothers””

[@brookeday4796]

@canuckguy worried I meant like Jett and Jo being teammates, there are some really funny videos of them together.

[@jeffrohn4248]

So Stoked to see Jo on a green machine! John Deere Forever! I really expect to see some awesome results!

[@LoveSosa2024]

Awesome great to see the up and coming stars of the sport

[@josephmarkell9742]

That’s a really good pick up for Mitch. I bet Jo is gunna thrive on this team

[@mryamahapro12]

How could you not root for this kid to do well

[@izlo7377]

getting those positive vibes from both the rider and the backing track.... good fit lol

[@scottmorgan6099]

Good luck in the coming season, Jo!...🇺🇸👍

[@mjtoutdoors9034]

That’s awesome for Jo, good for him! Well deserving of a top tier 250 ride

[@Coxkpasta]

good luck in 2021 JO $

[@THEPAULFOOT]

Great news clad he got a ride can't wait to see how he gets on

[@rickrossi4468]

No, I'm glad for you. You are now on the best team . Make the best of it. Be AGGRESSIVE. Make Mitch proud of you.good luck.will b watching!!!!

[@howardmontaque8147]

Stoked for JO!!!

[@redriders7149]

I just really like Joe Shimoda. I hope this guy has a great injury free career .......well no major injuries anyway. Gooo Joe!

[@dmadeitright]

finally some background music that doesn't make it seem like the world is ending

[@stephens2272]

Yeah just seems we are about to color a rainbow in kindergarten...lame.as shit

[@user-vr9ug3jy1d]

Let's go "SAMURAI JO"

[@bradmiller3089]

Really great to see mitch giving Jo a shot on a great bike and hopefully it pays of for them both

[@keesengripp5489]

Looking at how smooth and clean he was last SX season I have no doubt he'll be a Championship contender this season. He just needs a little more edge and take more risks.

[@zachmoore50]

That’s awesome man so happy for him

[@amoore2165]

Wow, happy to hear. Great news! Seems like a great guy. Couldn’t have wound up on a better team.

[@lazurus222]

In person , he's like watching k-dub or a Tim ferry ride. For his age, he is sooo incredibly smooth .

[@marcusfistarol8270]

Happy to see him ride. ....good kid

[@ArchAngelMx]

I wish they would all start out on new model all stock bikes like this every year. Love seeing them ride stock b4 the mod.

[@showtyme501]

Yeah, I was wondering who else picked up on that. lol

[@stephenpanitz365]

Great to see him on a good bike.

[@edgarcapacete5394]

Kid made a good decision going with Mitch. For sure he will have the best equipment and support.

[@全ツッパ万太郎]

もうすっかり青年になったね 怪我だけは気をつけて頑張ってほしい🤙

[@dylanaguilar6545]

Im very proud of my man joe

[@julianneubauer762]

Awesome!! Great future ahead for joshi

[@ChrisGuthrie]

Fuck yeah, much deserved congrats Jo stoked for him

[@ketamineastronaut6095]

That's awesome, even though I asked him a little over a month ago what he was going to be on and he told me he'd still be on a Honda....lol. Good for Jo

[@333studios.]

Good for him man..congrats!

[@lelandyazzie6716]

Hells yeah! Go Jo!

[@brianrichard1768]

This humble guy is ripping it up.

[@elasticsoldier0257]

Don’t worry on wot haters are saying pal , Very well deserved 3rd , Great to see you on PC, hope all goes well for 2021.

[@danoparsons1288]

This is AWESOME!!

[@Old_man_stricker]

Good luck Joe hope you do good.

[@lostinpa-dadenduro7555]

Good. He seems like a really nice kid. Has talent.

[@philipwurm5121]

Honda lost a good one! Jo is just getting faster and faster... I’ll be cheering for this kid, so glad he is on a great team!!!

[@moto_head-u2t]

Looks good on green!

[@germanbeer2466]

All the best ...

[@austinsavatgy447]

good luck man!!

[@youfixitwithrick5130]

Look forward to seeing how he does on PC Kawasaki.

[@zackclark8038]

you guys have to think most pros still race amateur races at these national tracks growing up, this was Jo’s first time on any of these tracks

[@shawnhorne9296]

Good luck 👍

[@chadspinosi8331]

Jo is a Japanese Ricky Carmichael to Japanese people. I love it! Go Joe!!!!

[@dhdyrjfmenrydka]

Hopefully more than just a top 5 guy

[@bastycraftard5728]

lol thats why you ride there dude, put in work and see results keep up the good work.

[@tomthomsen990]

What track is that? Elsinore?

[@kor-romes]

Seems like a nice kid. I hope he does well.

[@shadowkick2852]

Way to go Jo!

[@joeyp8197]

When this kid get super muscle strong he will win he's got the speed more grit needed

[@gregoryvierra6114]

Totally. Super muscle strong.

[@pronoob2857]

Haha

[@sharontownsend4670]

Good luck Jo

[@ronaldtravis970]

Joe is a better bet than , Marchbanks for PC ?? Don’t mean to sound negative. Good luck Joe 2021.

[@stevenkilleen8149]

This is what all teams should do with new riders stock bikes then improve form there good to see obviously suspension

[@johnthomas6614]

Whts up Donn. tht Green Machine was L👀Kin Good. I no how much u like thm Kaw's

[@speterman122]

Music selection seems a little off lol but anyways wish the best for Jo. He’s a good kid

[@8931888]

@ Stephen : a bonsais like tone to it ( music) fitting for the “ rising sun” ..... shtock-bike nor berry gud tho miyagi.... so.. music... she stay ... chain CD wen my saki foo prawcircuit and too far too furious

[@LeftThumbBreak]

Wow, Pro-circuit called him. If you're gonna lose a team, hardly a better place to fall into. I am bit surprised that a Japanese manufacturer didn't sponsor him directly. I think they'll regret that.

[@Nielint]

Strange that he got a full factory kawi ride yet is out on a stock 250. :thinking:

[@zacharygrosser4115]

Not gonna hate on this kid, or PC. Ya’ll deserve the best. But if you got a PC ride, why not have him testing the factory bike asap. Especially since it’s been a few months since they gave him the call👀

[@monsterkxf]

??? I thought PC already announced their lineup for 21’ ?? Who’s off the team?

[@OriginalBroadcasting]

He's the 5th rider

[@pronoob2857]

R

[@5h4aa3s]

He’s riding for free, masterpool was gonna ride for them but declined cause he was gonna ride for free

[@Neopaintballofficial]

I have a pair of his 100% goggles from LL’s 2 2020.. I gotta get him to sign them

[@bewimotos]

Did not see that coming

[@torpedocyclonetom217]

I wanna see jo win bro

[@lincolnatorracing8833]

Hontoo ni gambatte ne Shimoda san!

[@caydenthompson126]

His English is great!

[@dali2277]

I thought ward was training him ?

[@jesrenebundas5450]

Jo and Jett wish yes... same color to riders... ..2021

[@sammariel]

Music issss suuuuper interesting

[@spiffyman1691]

Gl Shimoda let em rip!

[@Brodypasalich64]

🔥🔥

[@owenlandrus8845]

mumford or hartraft probably should have gotten the spot personally, but shimoda should be good on that bike

[@jdsaldd22]

Mumford’s never raced supercross and hartraft is big on the 250. Jo has the best upside of the 3.

[@fafh716]

Mumford over 250 roty? Yeah no. Hartranft should be the single ktm rider. They fucked that up. Hartranft is on Hep.

[@owenlandrus8845]

@@fafh716 that award is dumb like you think shimoda is better than Jett? No, it’s based on points standings. Mumford has a much more aggressive riding style which works better in the 250 class so I personally think Mumford deserved that spot

[@vetb882]

Huh. Dunno why I was expecting to see a26 year old Japanese guy that didn't speak English. Heartily sportster to see a 17 old Japanese kid who speaks perfect English. "Ohio Jo-san" 💪🏻😎💪🏿

[@allenpace719]

Who else has never seen or heard off this kid

[@xxxxyyyxxxx584]

This guy doesn't need to be defending himself from what us people say in the comments.

[@pilsnerfamilymotorsports3275]

God damn did he pick up english fast, i could not learn a new language like that