Ryan Villopoto - A Champion - Part 1

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[@ellamatthews8154]

I watched this so many times when i was younger, can’t believe this came out 7 years ago ! 😢

[@iceKOId]

10 years ago 😮

[@joshwilkinson8966]

When he posted 3 years ago it had been 7 years .​@@iceKOId

[@user-fc1zs1wh9g]

i remember his track whore sister lol

[@showtime951]

His dad just died last week. He had a heart attack while recreational riding at a local SoCal track. RIP, Dan and best wishes and prayers for the family and all affected.

[@kyb4206]

Yeah, after i watched this video, a week later i heard his dad passed. Sad. Rest in peace

[@aaronanderson7619]

Super shitty. Bless the villapoto family.

[@jeffk3929]

So sad to hear he passed away...this family gave ALL for RV's success.

[@davejradkins6564]

Millions of dollars there all very wealthy.And they were a distinctional family from the start.

[@Davido50]

God bless the family RIP Dan. Good Father good man!

[@cambo6911]

I can't deny that this broke my heart a little bit... For the whole family but mostly for Ryan. I remember my son growing up at the track, he won a lot and I took too much of the fun out of it for him..... Wish I wouldn't have done that... Then a friend of ours was killed in a rhythm section at 11 years old. 2 weeks later my son broke his tib-fib in that same rhythm section. At that point in time we gave racing up..... we still ride for fun and it means more now than it ever did....

[@baylenguy2602]

Dude I’m sorry to hear that

[@jeffk3929]

Cambo6911 Wow...you laid it all out there for your son and made some great memories. Glad you can ride together for fun together. So fabulous. Did travel baseball for my son since 5 yrs old. He got a college scholarship and now pitches in college. So much sacrifice for our kids...would do it all over again.

[@mmoore3807]

Cc

[@cambo6911]

@@baylenguy2602 Thank you so much, I appreciate the kind sentiment

[@cambo6911]

@@jeffk3929 That's great to hear my friend, super happy for you guys 👍

[@natebrown2111]

Watching this 10 years later you sometimes forget how fast Ryan was if he was racing today in his prime he would still be the most dominant person

[@MitchellBoggs]

I met RV in 2007 at LV finals. He said"Hey Im Ryan". Like i didnt know who he was. 🤣🤣 He is humble and an amazing man.

[@CHEEDSICLE]

I remember meeting Villopoto a few years back. I've met a lot of pros over the years and ALL of them except one have been happy to meet a fan and talk to them. I knew some people that could get me and my dad into the Anaheim pits at the end of the night once everything had quieted down. Saw Villopoto hanging out next to his rig while the guys were starting to tear things down so figured we'd say hi. Can't remember how he placed that night, but the guys face was just cold and indifferent. He was nice enough to take a pic with us but just turned and walked away once the camera was lowered lol. Guess this video shows thats just how he is. Shame a professional athlete could seem so unhappy about what they do.

[@sebastiannai4381]

Riding dirtbikes is supposed to be super fun, what is the point if it is not fun anymore?

[@_Bryant.R]

They're just human. We all have bad days now and then. Some of us have a lot more bad days than others.

[@ariatenna797]

@@sebastiannai4381 well when you are in a situation like that, contracts, expectations, goals from your sponsors, sometimes it can get to you. RV is happier than ever now that all of that had passed. It's fun until your fast is not fast enough, your consistent is not consistent enough, and you constantly reminded that you have to do your job and deliver.

[@EuroMotorsportsAZ]

RIP Dan Villopoto.

[@jaredleavermx94]

When did he die?

[@Fitz74]

Watching him at his peak was some awesome racing

[@deborahchesser7375]

I raced enduro for years in the late 70’s early 80’s, my Dad never went to one race, I never told him that hurt my feelings, but even then, I kind of raced and kicked ass, for him. RIP Dan

[@SymonSaysTV]

The best ever, as far as I'm concern. Never the field has been stacked up with so many champions when he raced, never all racers have been trained at such a high level, and yet he was the champ Back to Back to Back! He was so focussed. The perfect rider. RV was a real Viper!

[@leslieblaze8292]

Ryan Villopoto is such an inspiration!:)

[@OldManLuffy]

THE GOAT RC!!!!! NOBODY WILL EVER COME CLOSE TO WHAT CARMICHAEL DID 15 TITLES IN MX AND SX IS CRAZY

[@rcarpena25]

GOKU RV was pretty close... he won 10 out of 13 full seasons in what he compete!!!!

[@OldManLuffy]

@@rcarpena25 yeah it's too bad he got hurt

[@AndyCallumVLOG]

If you watch this and are completely blown away by the family's behaviours then you have never raced schoolboy motocross

[@jamesireland9188]

Easy to repeat what you hear in the video clown

[@luke_2017]

R.I.P Dan Villopoto. (Ryan’s Villopoto’s dad)

[@timcarknard9690]

ryan is my most favorit motocross rider ever

[@MrSnapy1]

What a great story and champion! It was heart warming to see the whole family back together at the end of this show.

[@royalgeesey]

Ryan is probably one of my favorite motocross/supercross rider

[@vic2340]

This video has tought me that the motocross life really sucks ass. I guess im lucky to be just a kid who just putts around in the woods and has never had parents who liquidated there entire lives to put the best into me.

[@stefane458]

are you putting enough effort on racing?

[@vic2340]

No I enter a race once or twice a year usually a harescramble. I do it just for fun, I dont care if i win or loose, it takes riding to a whole new level of fun. Being to serious about racing I think can for sure make your life in a non fun direction.

[@MichaelF1]

Well I mean...It's a job. Same way for any other motorsport. You start at 4, and ages 9-18 it's as serious as it's ever going to get. You HOPE that it stays fun enough to offset the bullshit, but sometimes it doesn't. Prime example is Kimi Raikonnen. I honestly believe he races because he gets cut a wicked check, he'd rather be in Finland fishing. Doesn't give a damn about winning. His mentality is more "If i'm going to be here, I might as well win", not "I MUST win at any cost".

[@vic2340]

Very good points there. thanks for the insight, I agree, I dont think mx is a healthy lifestyle, these guys get mentally and physically destroyed all day everyday, they must have a lot of metal in there bodies by the time they retire, and as you said a lot of guys just think of it as a job, I would think of it only as fun, as soon as its a job, im out.

[@YainMx]

+vic2340 I wouldn't mind doing this as a job, i've already managed to get permanent damage to my body because of it. And atleast it would've been a job and a lifestyle that i enjoy, i'm going to a mx school this year, and probably next year too. Nothing but good memories of it. I'm not out to be the best though, it'd be fun, but the only thing i want with my bike, is what it gives me. Joy.

[@7pines77]

Much respect for the entire Villopoto family

[@AndreyZzz]

my respect for this rider

[@Towlieee]

could you imagine having to walk out of your million dollar parents home, and struggle?! fuck me!

[@Towlieee]

Yes, I actually watched all of it. I enjoyed it but fuck me, No scene in the entire thing shown strugle. I bet they'd slit their own throat if I said "all u have to eat is ramen noodles for 24 hours"

[@nickmeyers2533]

@@Towlieee u comments are dumb I bet u would shit and who would eat ramen for 24 hours u stupid

[@markramirez3090]

He makes it look easy But his level of riding is very rare. Its funny to watch you remote cowboys make you're comment's! Would love to see you're talent on a dirt bike heros. 🤣

[@AndreyZzz]

@@markramirez3090 I like supercross, I like these 22-CR, 7-JS, 2-RV racers and a lot of racers are racing now. I have a Kawasaki 250f, I'm not a professional, and the guys and I drive on weekends and in our free time. We have a lot of good racers who drive now.

[@peytonstevens3466]

My parents don’t push me to be successful I push my self cuz I want to be successful. Ryan is a legend. He went through all that and still made it. You can do anything if you put your mind to it!!

[@carlconnelly6470]

He is one of the best! The man suffered some serious injury's but came back and won.And he did nothing but make our sport look good! Sad he retired but am honored to see the man race. Plus he's from Poulsbo Wa. Not far from my home.

[@wetnoodle8874]

This makes me look at Ryan Villopoto way different!

[@venco58]

RIP Dan Villopoto you will be missed!

[@samgordon7108]

The most inspirational thing i've ever watched, he is simply, amazing

[@ostracizedone]

Very proud and much respect for this fellow Washingtonian!

[@ChippeWAjawsh]

509 here!

[@mxtrisha]

My son told me to watch this and I have to say as a mom of a motocross rider at a very young age I know exactly what they were feeling in the days when he was just a kid chasing that dream. You are an inspiration to others and thank you for sharing your story..

[@Bt26x]

I’m back again in 2022 just a week after the Outdoors started. I can’t believe it’s already been 8yrs since he retired. It really doesn’t seem that long ago. Dunge just came out of retirement to give it another go. This sport moves so fast. Who’s else is here in 2022?

[@carlitosza]

One of the best, to bad he retired he could be on top for 2-3 more years... Even The GOAT says he is one of the best, respect

[@stevepadilla9729]

when a Family like the Villopoto's Worked so hard to get were they are and then the Family coming apart and then getting back together, even stronger then before. That's a Champion Family to me. No Fan can or should have negative things to say, when they don't realized your human too. Great Videos and cool to See Ryan at some of the Supercross races. We saw him in St. Louis.

[@zackknoll1615]

The difference with the construction company is that you can keep running it even if your son wants his own business. And you could have a more secure income to fall back on.

[@djlowes]

I have a new respect for Villopoto...

[@supergmx1046]

I have watched this video probably 20 times. Every family has friction and growing pains but you can tell they all love and want the best for each other. his mom and sis seem sweet. I was sad to hear that his father has passed, best wishes for the whole family. I am glad to see Ryan now has kids and they had reunited .

[@EarthSurferUSA]

Even at this younger age, I can tell Kylie Villopoto is a sharp young lady with good values who grew up watching her brother become "Somebody Great!". A few months ago, (6 years after this vid), I read an interview of her in a MX mag, (Dream jobs), as she now works in the industry. Her attitude impressed me there also. Who ever tries to marry that gal better be a hero, or working on it, because she will not accept anything less, and she should not. Watch this gal earn a great life also. Good values, are worth keeping. :)

[@zacharygrosser4115]

Rip Dan. raised a true legend. You will be missed ☝🏽

[@erikbravo527]

Respect for the Ryan ! Becoming a multi cahmpion under a lot of pressure and injuries

[@jmecillakennedy7102]

Mad props Ryan you are a true champion...

[@colecash7496]

Ryan Villopoto is the 🐐 of supercross. 4 titles in a row and look at the people he raced! He should’ve had 5 in a row but still 4 is amazing only him and McGrath has won 4 in a row

[@minescrew9928]

this is motivation for kids. They may become one of the best in the world later!

[@maxhartzler7753]

I think Mike allesi made Ryan push his hardest an made him faster

[@markw2427]

All the haters!!! Lol regardless this guy is a millionare and his name will always be one of the greatest of supercross and motocross

[@mattymarshall336]

Holy shit his parents play favourites...

[@kmak4415]

This was very well made, very inspirational and real.

[@PeopleBehindEnergy]

Wow. Behind the scenes of the best years in pro motocross. Amazing story.

[@kirannaik7822]

Legend

[@coopertherriault5439]

This dude is a f***ing champion

[@teamtoys97]

to be 100% honest, i never really was a fan of villopoto, like i always new he was amazing, but he never was my favorite. but after watching this, he is my favorite, and he deserves what he got.

[@zachkowanick41]

Who’s here in 2024 still rewatching it?

[@user-zx1ir7jt4c]

Very good doc.... Loved every minute!

[@albertandrews130]

Budds Creek MD Villopoto smoked the entire world at the MXDN, something I will never forget seeing.

[@StephenLee529]

This is great stuff...I didn't know it even existed..

[@vandalize3]

Rip Dan 🙏🏾❤️

[@jmstew642]

i love riding and have shared it with my son's. would not push to this level.

[@TMTFish]

11:35 that Motocross De Nations statistic is haunting. How can you be THAT good , thats so impressive.

[@derailleurmind0454]

Truly Amazing and Inspiring. wow you know People think that success just happens. This is the side we dont get to see. Everyone can learn somthing from the Villapoto's. God bless and RIP Mr. Villapoto

[@HvyWeight]

My big bro that got me into racing always has picked at me about looking like Poto as a kid lol at 9:10 that could've been my smaller twin as a teen lol. I missed this when it aired, thanks for posting.

[@maxtri7452]

I get to see him win next weekend at Houston :D

[@rvrbarnacle79]

RIP Dan... Ryan is a legend in the sport I hope to see him join a team soon and be a coach.

[@AN-yr7nm]

Shows true grit!

[@mtnbikerva1]

He was so burned out, from all the stress.

[@brokensoul1398]

Ryan ROX!!!!

[@oneshotbwurii7355]

Approved 👏👏👏

[@texassportsoutdoors]

Tough times for sure. I miss Ryan. Always knew he was a natural from day 1.

[@tomasdotto9044]

esta muy bueno este video

[@FPVFlier]

Sick video!

[@loganjohnston1528]

u r the best

[@graysonjohnson7729]

For you people who hate Ryan Villipoto you go and beat 4 supercross titles or shut up and keep your opinions to your self

[@anthonycavalliotis8736]

Damn Straight.

[@swagswag6286]

Grayson is slim shady well you can still hate people while not having achieved whatever they have

[@bbdl7042]

Just remember only reason the number 5 has any is because rv left

[@Bdiz25420]

My heart goes out to Villopoto family Rip Dan

[@matthewwolfe8486]

I gotta get a drink 😂😂😂👌🏻

[@TheMyronStube]

+Matthew Wolfe hsha

[@if_ckedyourmom]

Lol

[@cknorris3644]

His parents carried him up the mountain only to be kicked off when they reached the top, while Ryan ran off with the waiting vultures.

[@user-zx1ir7jt4c]

Is that really what happened? And is this still going on? I thought he reimbursed them...

[@bbdl7042]

He did and it’s his body that was beat to death.

[@micky-jproductions5775]

Eventually a man has to be his own man not live under mommy and daddy every single day.

[@rvrbarnacle79]

Hard to match what this guy has done. It’s a hard grind he’s done what most pros will never do. I’m no pro but I have so much respect for him and what he accomplished good job RV

[@hcaZv2]

He's amazing!

[@pokdin6762]

RV....a champion in the world...

[@Cr1ngedClient]

I was at St. Louis that year too

[@RafaelGonzalez-hw8iw]

I don't get how you could kick your parent out of your life, they sacrificed so much for you.

[@anthonybrz]

geeze, thats really insane to hear this story honestly. my deep condolences to his family for their loss. really quite the story.

[@anthonybrz]

the money the fame, its the root of all evil... deep as hell. feels.

[@DJNivlem]

Villopoto the best

[@turv_og6321]

Villopoto in my favorites dirtbike rider

[@BrianMillerlivingit330]

i met ryan in 2014 he is a quiet guy

[@SureShotImages]

I LOVE motocross and dirt bikes more than anything, but this is definitely not what I want to have to go through to MAYBE become a pro. I will stick to racing/riding for fun.

[@jrodthegreat1]

it really doesn't rain that much here it is pretty though you appreciate it, especially when you come back home after a bit

[@paygerodenbeek7765]

Loretta’s is the toughest race I ever did by far, it doesn’t get much bigger than that

[@Nerino125]

Ryan your awesome

[@petersouthernboy6327]

This is where the Parents assumption of sharing in their son’s future financial success tore the family apart.

[@ewjkfewjkhfjkrh]

Good Ryan!!!

[@kalebfew3186]

Really that is how they end the video

[@mattmozey113]

KALEB FEW go to part 2

[@MrKnnthc93]

Rest in peace Dan!

[@HvyWeight]

I played 5 sports and spent 16 years running a training camp and coaching an amateur boxing team. I raced AMA motocross and Enduro and am sometimes amazed at how many people think MX/SX is easy. They MAKE it look easy. I often compared the conditioning needed to boxing.as well as the risk these athletes take. Bob Hannah was one of my idols, yes I'm old lol, and I'm elated the sport is back from near extinction. I look forward to annual ATL trips. Poto is maybe the best I've seen, rider/athlete.

[@jollycooperator2876]

It sucks that only the upper class and wealthy usually get far enough to become pro.. Most of the guys you see that are even medium way up in the sport grew up rich.. I was always very very good on 2 wheels like I was gifted lol. When I was around 15 I was riding like fire... I found out at that time how much Fucking money it took to be able to travel around and win enough races to become sponsored etc. It sucks looking back that I wish I could have atleast gotten the opportunity to go to camps and train and travel around and try to win.. I remember taking these super skinny cross country trails and the cross country guys looking at me like I was crazy lol. One time a guy around 40 years old who was one of the best cross country riders I've ever seen told me that I should be competing on a MX track. My parents just didn't have the money lol but that's life you know.. I remember these wealthy kids at the flat track trying to show off.. I would blow right past them and take the huge step downs in 4th gear when they were taking them in like 2nd.. Those were fun times though and I'm glad I got to ride like that.

[@podcastparlor4128]

What a great sister

[@danw9946]

Oh wow. First time seeing this. I know his dad died right around the red bull straight rhythm. Hope Ryan found peace.

[@joeantolak4629]

I never liked him but... I truly admire his lack of personal attachment to supercross he will walk away when he wants . He is in control. I think he’s an introvert and sometimes I think he didnt have patience for the cameras in his face and silly questions. But for sure he had massive amounts of discipline and focus

[@JR113FTW]

Still shocking seeing his parents talking like that. Meanwhile look at their house.

[@ingodecoster6979]

i love R.V

[@oswaldobirkner8469]

MEU HEROI MEU IDOLO

[@sherrigaskin5656]

There's a lot of sadness in that kids life. Sad.

[@lylesommers1249]

A lot of sadness, yes he lost his dad, but the dudes probably the most supportive and caring wife of any rider out there, and how bout his sister., not to mention he could stop by the dealership on his way home from practice and buy 50 brand new bikes

[@JC-un4bg]

It ain’t a easy road to the top or for the people that get you there either. I can see it from both sides . His parents see that he could be great and ran with it . He should never of sent his dad away and his dad should of seen his a young man now . I’m dreading my little boy growing up it’s terrifying.

[@chichiwat69]

nice good ryan villopoto thank you champion to ryan !! i am to french thank you beautiful to moto cross !! bye ryan !

[@WW-sj7zk]

Crazy eye @ 11 sec. Whoa!!!!!!

[@Thelaku13]

the boss