Randy Lawrence on being Jeremy McGraths mechanic in the 90’s, training Ryan Villopoto and more…

Randy Lawrence has had one of the most remarkable careers in two wheels I have ever come across. He was an OG of the BMX scene in Southern California and the brother of "Factory" Phil Lawrence. He found his way into a roll as a mechanic and wound up working with "The King" Jeremy McGrath before retiring to race the Downhill World Cup for Intense. He then came back into moto to work as a trainer and carved out an amazing career for himself training guys like Jake Weimer and Ryan Villopoto.
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00:00:00 Intro
00:01:06 Restart rule (Budds Creek National)
00:06:43 Where we meet / Working with Ty Simonds
00:11:43 The Motocross Facility Generation
00:15:21 Injuries Ruining Careers
00:28:09 Seeing Jeremy McGrath change programs
00:30:15 The Randy Lawrence Story (Racing MTB)
00:36:57 Becoming Jeremy McGrath's Mechanic
00:42:42 Racing MTB World Cups / Son Racing Next Year
00:54:23 Moto is so cut throat
01:04:31 The Motocross Industry in the 90's
01:14:05 Working with 16 year old Ryan Villopoto
01:23:47 Needing Self Confidence in Supercross
01:28:47 McGrath's off bike training
01:31:17 Training Jason Anderson
01:42:41 Is being a trainer the worst job?
01:50:52 Haiden Deegan was ready from the jump
02:05:25 SX Futures is PERFECT!
02:08:42 Test Mechanic for James Stewart
02:17:08 The GRIND to become a pro
02:19:56 Jackson Goldstone
02:24:07 Villopoto vs Townley Rivalry
02:36:50 If you could change 1 thing about Motocross
02:46:04 Outro

[@hefromBerdooCA]

Randy Lawrence is an amazing human being. After my son passed away him and his wife took me and my son in. I was broken and had my 3year old son with me. Awesome family.....his kids were awesome with my youngest boy. Forever grateful for what they did. Randy is an awesome father, and the motocross industry is blessed to have this man. Because I've never met a more genuine, honest, individual in my life. What an amazing Coach and Trainor. And have fun. Love ya Randy!

[@ryleelawrence7125]

my dads so rad

[@Smithyy56]

Randy Lawrence is the goat 🐐🙌🏻

[@aaronanderson7619]

Your uncle ain’t too bad either. Best wishes to the Lawrence family.

[@dagodigs]

Yea he is super smart guy and was part of history with the best the ever do it in Jeremy MCGRATH!!! And I'm sure they had fun😜

[@shanehoy3793]

That’s cool dude. So is your uncle Phil

[@cadillacmoto]

Amazing pod. Love these types of guys that fill gaps of stuff the general public/fans don't know.

[@zacsparksbmx33]

I grew up in the same town as RL and it’s so rad to see how far Ryder has come, we all rode Gale Webb shows together and I don’t think I’ve ever met a more fearless & determined kid, I’ve seen him literally smash his face into the landing not being able to generate the speed which would turn most kids off a riding forever after a crash like that and he’d be right up ready to hit it again. That kid has loads of potential and it’s awesome to see him grow into his own

[@jaimepalacios788]

That was awesome! Thanks. Part 2 please.

[@prestonthomas5399]

I always enjoy listening to Randy and getting his take. Great pod boys!

[@4Him346]

Man Randy brought me back to better times !

[@Smithyy56]

Dam this guys cool and has lots of knowledge

[@trockstar303]

Some people live two wheels, Randy is the man!

[@kaihernandez2185]

Best interview I’ve ever seen,

[@55tmilam]

Cool dude! And wow he’s done a lot with many top level riders!

[@Bodie2020]

Tye was the coolest lil kid. Him and his dad used to come to my town and went and done some off-road with us. Him and Zach used to go with us to the local fair races just to good off.

[@Andy-co6pn]

Randy's a good dude, always worth listening to.

[@captt786]

I like this guy. Very smart.

[@BXS494]

What a podcast from the trenches! 🔥

[@brentsanders3807]

Your literally the first person i have seen do an ad for AG1 and didnt do a complete full cut scene after they show them self drink it. I have tried it and fully see why everyone else does a full on cut scene after drinking it cause that stuff is rough to get used to drinking in my opinion lol.

[@corvette_jake7225]

Athletic greens really does help but tastes like swamp water. I have multiple autoimmune disorders that were crippling for years but taking ag1 and changing my diet has gotten me off most of my medications and back on the bike

[@55tmilam]

Wow him and factory look so much alike now

[@onlygazza]

Totally with him, the will to win was with some and is rare these days

[@janbarnett1991]

Great video

[@bisco042]

I know we've all heard the story and a hundred different takes on the story, but I would have LOVED to heard Randy's story or take on the RV - Alessi laser pointer episode!!! Hopefully part 2 breaks it down....also, very good chance you did talk about it, i kinda skipped through a little section and also been trimming while listening so I very easily could have missed it...let me know and as always, another banger!!! CHEERS

[@lionelcarnel9642]

bmx is the source of new MX

[@TheJackabrown1]

See deegan riding that way

[@fabianroselli]

Amazing

[@The08450]

WOW !

[@chrismoore3104]

Totally agree. As incredible and talented as Jett is on a dirt bike, it is boring to watch him ride. There is no explosiveness to his riding style. Bob Hannah, Danny Chandler, Rick Johnson, Ricky Carmichael, Travis Pastrana, James Bubba Stewart, and Ryan Villopoto we're all exciting to watch, have all won championships, have all reinvented the sport, and all had explosive on the edge all the time riding styles.

[@deirdrecoates880]

Wait till he starts riding and racing 450's with his bro Hunter. They'll bring it to another Level

[@surfviking2798]

95-98 this dude his brother and Sean Paulmer all lived on the same street in menifee lakes. On the other side of the his house they built bike jumps. I think it everyone called anthill. I seem to remember lots of hot strippers as well.

[@lgr1966]

Race the track not the other riders!

[@andystreet339]

#holeshot

[@Sh1tstir]

Pony looks alot better with a hair dryer but still have Daryl in my shed first sorry Jocko

[@TheImtoomuch]

This is unwatchable. Randy keeps banging on the table and it’s bass popping in my AirPods. The audio needs an adjustment so it doesn’t pickup this feedback.