Stark Varg First USA Race (Red Flagged) at Cahuilla Creek MX

First race on my Stark Varg and sadly it ended early.
Please consider donating to Rody's family : www.gofundme.com/f/hyqerr-med...
Proceeds from this video will be donated

[@G82JOE]

To bwhaskell, I crashed and it resulted in a spinal cord injury. I was 44 years old, a dentist with a thriving business and 3 little girls. I love motocross and you can get hurt anywhere. Watching you brings me happiness. You are a great talent on camera and track. I will share the gfm everywhere. Please keep making videos and comparisons with Ebikes vs combustion 2 and 4 stroke. If you are ever riding Arizona, please announce it. If you announce where you race many of us want to watch in RL. Maybe a paid subscriber channel for that? I'd pay.

[@bwhaskell]

Thanks for the kind words! And Sorry to hear about you injury

[@EarthSurferUSA]

@@bwhaskell What ever communism wants you to ride,---you will. I know, you don't understand. I do.

[@EarthSurferUSA]

@@bwhaskell A dictatorship called the EPA forced the 4-stroke on the industry. With more power, it pushed the 2-strokes off the starting line. This looks to be the same direction. with 20-25 pro riders hurt at any time now, (and increased deaths), do you expect that injury/death rate to go down? Dictatorships don't care. I do.

[@EarthSurferUSA]

@@bwhaskell RC recently said "The bikes got too fast", (and was probably told to never say it again). "We will get exactly what we deserve, and it all depends on how we think" (Ayn Rand). How much are we going to take? RIP to the man.

[@EarthSurferUSA]

Here is your comparison: 2-strokes, rarely a death Faster 4-strokes, many more injuries and deaths. 80Hp E-bike. What do you think will happen? We are not smart enough to tell the EPA to stay out of our industry.

[@wolfman67ful]

Terrible end to an otherwise great video. You had an amazing hole shot and held your own. ALSO, shout out to Steve for the DIY Ebike! That was a cool segment you included.

[@Duken4evr29]

So sad to hear about Rody - RIP brother. #17 is fast! The Varg is obviously insanely fast even when not at full power, and it has a highly capable chassis. Kudos to you for being able to use it so well. At the level you are riding, ya gotta be 100% - you did amazing in spite of not feeling well.

[@Davido50]

True. 🙏

[@Davido50]

Who was Rody?? 😞

[@craighoffman6876]

@@Davido50 He died due to injuries suffered in this race, which is why they red flagged it and the riders elected not to resume racing.

[@dc6233]

So sorry that rider passed away, RIP. 25 years ago I was at our local track that often had lots of amateurs. They had a good size double with a big gulley in between so you couldn't see guys in there. Most people would roll the double, some would clear it, some would crash and end up in the gulley. A kid fell over in the gulley and a guy rolling it ran into him, then another guy ran into them. While one kid was leaning down to pick up his bike with his face aligned to the end of his handlebars, someone landed on him, it was horribly imperfect timing. He didn't move at all, then started having convulsions, then the helicopter came in and that was it for the day. That whole place was silent, it was the worst thing I had ever seen happen in front of me. They removed that double before they reopened the track, it wasn't a safe double for the type of people that raced there. I will say this, many of these tracks let children volunteer to flag the race and they do not do the job well, this kid lost his life due to no flagger being at that double and aggressively slowly down the other riders...

[@rambozo_fpv176]

So sorry for this rider and his family. RIP Rody!

[@williamcrotts7054]

Prayers for him and his family.

[@eddibble6568]

Sad episode as many that are out there and not know...😢 Rip for the rider which lost his life doing what he loved the most ❤

[@swedish_sadhguru3854]

wtf that guy died, how? that’s sad…..

[@macmclemore]

…”whom” lost his life... Yes, it matters. Be respectful.

[@11krs1]

RIP Rody so tragic and can happen so easy . Right decision to call it especially with you not being 100% on top of that going round in your head . The varg went awesome btw !. Wishing I'd have put a deposit down all that time ago when they first released !. Guy in front of you was absolutely checking out he's some rider ! . Look forward to seeing more progress on the varg 👍

[@sullyduramax]

Good Call Boys! Had a really bad crash back in 2010 airlifted and the MX community is solid did the same for me! Much apporeciated!

[@abpob6052]

"Airlifted Out" is why I switched from mx to enduro at 40. Falling over from hitting a rock in 2nd gear doesn't cause nearly the damage falling from the sky off a jump in 4th gear does. Love the Stark video tho. When they first hit the media I loved the entire idea other than I need it to run for 4 hours on a charge.

[@EarthSurferUSA]

The excessive injuries, deaths and fast tracks are because the EPA forced the 4-stoke on the industry, and this thing (subsidized by government), can pump out 80hp. Maybe we should figure out why the sport has become so dangerous. You have not figure it out yet when you posted.

[@8180634]

​@@EarthSurferUSA500 2 strokes were just as powerful. Hard to compare directly to today's bike because they stopped development on them decades ago, but the power was there.

[@8180634]

A friend died riding off road with my other buddy. Tried to duck under 2 trees that were criss cross but didn't duck enough or something, I wasn't there, but he didn't survive it.

[@tajjson]

Extremely sad news. Rest in peace Rody. 😢 Our sport is the greatest but it also sometimes comes with devastating outcomes, not so often thankfully. Our condolences goes to his family.

[@xcntryrcr42]

Horrible thing... but it is the risk we take. You on the other hand rode superbly and did a damn fine job! I am impressed!!

[@SebMoore]

Wicked watching your video from the UK man. We've paid for our stark should be coming at the end of August. Can't wait to race and rip it. Lemme know how yours goes!

[@vintagetrikesandquads4012]

Wow, it's easy to forget how dangerous this sport can be. You can go a long time without an accident and then suddenly you have a serious one. So sorry to hear about this young man's passing.

[@redruMGeneration]

That bike is so sick! I love the sound 🔥🔥

[@Xton1981]

That bike is mega! You rode amazing 👏 well done.

[@donaldfarmer6348]

RIP racer....love watching your videos .... love the ebikes ..

[@mellows1970]

My condolences to Rody's family.

[@macedhx]

Oh god, what a difficult time, i am glad you guys didnt race. toughts and prayers go to the family.

[@bwhaskell]

🙏

[@baby-sharkgto4902]

Wait what he passed away? Prayers to his family. Dude you are a great rider!! Awesome bike too. Who the hell was number 17, was that Joey Savagty?!?! The man was RIPPING

[@BaMF101SL]

#17 is Preston Tilford, raced pro years ago.

[@mbrick]

@@BaMF101SLFrom the moment he railed that first left hand I knew he had it.... he was flying!

[@jasonpenney8658]

That’s sad, prayers go out for the family.

[@johndoe1778]

RIP sad to hear, condolences to the family ❤️

[@OneSon744]

God bless Rody and his sweet family!

[@tjordulf]

Thoughts and prayers to his family. 😥Soured an otherwise solid video. Big respect to you and the other riders, for showing some honour.

[@jasonshaw1640]

Total respect for that ride & jumps !! Top draw tip top !!!! Unbelievable!!!..

[@sambuvca22]

That thing looks fun as hell!

[@Peanutdenver]

When you race it's just a matter of time before you get injured...you just hope it doesn't put you in a wheelchair. I knew guy who races mx with me and he also raced enduro after he left moto. He was hit by a train and lost his life during the enduro race. Promotors were sued and it was a sad sad tragedy. I've suffered a broken collar bone, ankle, pelvis and compression fractures to my L2, 3 and 4 but recovered well enough. It's a dangerous sport and I just try to never think about it when I race. RIP Rody.

[@drewgrows7765]

A racer once told me to win you have to be willing to crash

[@MalibuMawnkey]

2:19 on the left hand side, that is the father and vehicle of the rider who passed away ❤

[@pcmetro23ify]

Man…you wiped there arses with that thing….nice work

[@h20mxracer222]

Great episode. REALLY REALLY hope the guy is going to be ok. I'm just coming off a huge injury myself in Feb. I was flown to trauma center with shattered collar bone, 9 crushed ribs and punctured and bleeding lung along with a serious concussion all from some idiot landing on me on an open practice day. I ride in the vet 50+ class. We don't heal like we used to. Just got back on the bike this weekend. Keep the videos coming!

[@EarthSurferUSA]

I have no interest in a MX track anymore, because the force of the EPA made the bikes and tracks too fast,--so here we are, lots of injuries and deaths in our faces. I will be riding trails at sane speeds, on my 2-stroke. Good luck.

[@roddas26]

Maybe the "idiot" that landed on you tells a similar story. Of the day he landed on an "idiot" at the mx track?

[@marvelaturraz5405]

@@roddas26 I don't know how I'd rephrase your valid question to be gentler. I've seen these occurrences over many years in the sport, and one can't cast blame without knowing exactly what led up to it, as it could be either side's fault, or both, or neither. To me, it's always foremost a tragedy. Way down the line after that is blame and such. But again, you very well could be 100% right in the question you posed, and it'd be a good one to consider.

[@F5Tornado44]

Uhhh, you didn't watch the video to the end, did you? He is NOT going to be okay, he died.

[@user-nf3oq2ge3g]

Every one signs up for the race knowing the consequence unfortunately some of us go down, but at least he was doing what he loved….

[@stormtraders]

Jezus that nr 1 guy is fast as hell. He was just gone even though you rode almost flawless! Only thing it could think of is maybe work on minimizing coasting. Well done man.

[@xandedantas]

Hoping the best for the rider who crash, so bad, My prayers for him. Respect it is all you could do. well done.

[@F5Tornado44]

Watch the video to the end.

[@mototouro]

For the first time ever, I actually enjoyed watching a dirt bike video devoid of most engine noise. Perhaps the transition to E bikes won't be as hard as many people think 😊 Great riding btw, you make it look easy 👌

[@shawnmlynch]

These E-bikes are awesome. That guy who got ahead of you was KILLING it on the corners. I think that was his primary advantage.

[@-joo3033]

"E-bikes", no E-Motorcycles, a surron is not an E-bike much less a 80hp MC bike, E-bikes have pedals and PAS...

[@shawnmlynch]

@@-joo3033 Dirt Bike

[@tiagomonteiro2678]

I'm not a huge fan of MX because of this... Me and my friends/Team are more in to hard enduro and extreme enduro stuff. Me and a great friend tested his two Stark Varg bikes a few days ago on our weekly rides. The bikes handles everything really well although we have to learn a bit more about the clickers. It felt too stiff but probably because they're brand new. I felt the need for a clutch pop a few times but it might be a question o getting used to it. The power is awesome and jaw dropping.... Did not go above more 2 or 3 unless it was open trails. Concerning dry river beds, loose rocks and rutted stuff, no problem. Something I was thrilled about was actually how easily it pivot turns. Sadly, my gopro sound played funny on me... Image is ok, though. Will try to edit something. Hope this fellow rider is going to be ok! All the best to him and his family!

[@WillyD1]

That’s horrible I’m so sorry to hear that happened heartbreaking.

[@amoore2165]

Good job. Good rider! Was cool!

[@mousemx1534]

Sorry to hear about the guy passing away.

[@steveferrusi1799]

Nice, Nice and Nice! Track, ride and Video.

[@gedigan3346]

How much does the subscription $$cost? To adjust mapping, throttle control, deceleration, traction control? or what is locked out? Thanks

[@wherewithalmoto]

My condolence to the family. I can't imagine losing my son who I ride with.

[@EarthSurferUSA]

Then stay on the slower 2-stokes and off the formula 1 MX tracks.

[@joshfiveash]

Any reason you didn’t go for the rear brake leaver option?

[@user-nf3oq2ge3g]

What class are they having these in cuz I know they are faster than a 450 fully charged, it’s insane how much torque they can have when the torque curve is modified.

[@momarski2012]

i think you did great on the first moto

[@audaciousleoo]

RIP🕊️ Ride in paradise

[@edfessler]

That's awful! Prayers go out to him and his family and friends. But nice ride Bryan when you were not feeling your best. What do you think about having a rear-facing GoPro when you race so we can see what is happening behind you? It would be great for you as well to see that view after the race. It is really awesome to have that view. I use a rear facing GoPro with my Cross-Country races. You can get an idea of what it looks like on one of my videos. I am editing this to insert this race video instead of the bottom one since it has a lot more rear camera action so you can get a better feel for it. Cheers! 10-29-2022 MSXC Round 2, The Sand Box kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6e6eqGNgsypo9k 6-18-2023 KXCR Round 4, Lago Linda Hideaway, Adult Bike kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZ62ZIqsftWHpdE

[@jobruckner700]

condolence to the family of the chrashed pilot 😞 But Am I right, you are charge your stark Varg with a huge gas power generator in the paddock? that is crazy...

[@voiceofreason9238]

You and your buddies did the right thing calling it a day after the red flag. That's a hard call to make in real time but it only takes one of you to get distracted during a race to turn one tragedy into two. RIP to our biking buddy.

[@MPulicci78]

Who was it that crashed? Was is the gasser that passed you? That guy was flying to be able to pass you and then disappear at the speed you were moving… also which power mode were you in? 60hp?

[@rcafmaintainer3723]

Sorry to hear about the rider. Thanks for the SITREP.

[@rico8089]

Hope the injured rider will recover 🙏 You looked fast 👍🏼

[@horizon678]

He died

[@seashackf1]

At the very end of the video he stated the rider did not survive.

[@feralchimp]

Bryan would you recommend one of these as a first dirt bike to learn with? [RIP Rody; donated]

[@bwhaskell]

Definitely! The power level is customizable from 10hp to 60hp (or up to 80hp on the Alpha model). So it can be tamed down for a beginner. Thanks for donating 🤙

[@roosthrower]

Great vid man tomac was ripping off the start, let's hope the rider is ok good call to call it a day

[@kingcrumpet]

Which tomac was it?

[@F5Tornado44]

Try watching it again...to the end this time.

[@vetracer5046]

Rip, I loved cahuilla when I lived in ca. Everytime I’ve ridden there with my kid or myself,someone was always being air lifted out. I was also there when a fellow rider lost his life. I don’t know what it is about that place,possible built on a Indian burial ground? Gear track just a shit ton of bad juju. Condolences to the family

[@99v8cobra]

Sad... and great video. My heart goes to the family.

[@donaldgrant9067]

Good ride. Not making fun of the bike but it sounded just like my old electric off road radio controlled race car. But I've wondered about the electric dirt bikes and watching you ride they seem pretty good. But that was impressive. Not that I want one. Because I got a 4 stroke 250 and it is completely different from a 2 stroke to ride, so now I have both. Unfortunately with the inflation I haven't had the money to ride the 2 stroke. Besides I'm 67 and it's a little late to change now. But good ride.

[@ShiftGearsMoto]

Nice riding, but DAMN that guy was fast out front. Terrible crash...

[@bwhaskell]

Yup he was shredding. Local pro

[@stevenleslie8557]

It's rare, but it's still tragic. I really hate to hear that. God bless his family.

[@marcotenenti7398]

hello, but where did you go? you don't post your videos anymore?

[@didickcheeseburger]

damn you rode pretty good but homeboy checked out right away. hope the dude that wrecked is ok

[@F5Tornado44]

Maybe watch till the end.

[@didickcheeseburger]

@@F5Tornado44 i did. maybe quit being a little douche

[@sarahdell4042]

Rip Rody. Absolutely heartbreaking to see a 17 year old lose his life over a hobby.

[@ricksmith7659]

It's a sport not a hobby

[@YZXRYDR]

“There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games.” ― Ernest Hemingway

[@patrickhickman8723]

@@ricksmith7659 moto is the only ball sport that requires 2 balls. God Speed!

[@HowThingsAreaaa]

@@YZXRYDRyea because combat sports are games right?

[@batquad8889]

Range and charge time?

[@AmpedUpMoto]

Hard to find the words. I cant even imagine this for the family. So sorry. Praying for them. Had to be hard to post this. Smh. Might put a warning up about this. Ruined my day for sure.

[@jimgoose9146]

Terrible ending . Wasnt expecting that .. May God look after the fallen rider

[@21AirDrop]

Real big bummer. I sure hope the injured rider is recovering ok. Question…the rider who passed you was very quick. Was it a 450?

[@bwhaskell]

The injured rider passed, sadly. I believe the guy who snuck by me was on a 450.

[@rufreeindeed]

The guy that passed you was Preston Tilford on Kent Reed‘s motocross action 366 Gas Gas project bike

[@rufreeindeed]

What horsepower setting did you have for that start?

[@bwhaskell]

@@rufreeindeed Dude was shredding! i thought it sounded a bit revvy for a 450. makes sense

[@baby-sharkgto4902]

@@rufreeindeedgood info!

[@lloydnoz7093]

Rip Rody. I mean no offence asking this question, but we’re they in front or behind you?

[@bwhaskell]

He was in the novice class 2nd gate drop

[@rztrzt]

Sadly Rody Romero (17) passed away a few days later.

[@pcmetro23ify]

Actually..that looks like a very cool track.

[@tonygSDWR]

Horrible news, wow. Best to Rody's family.

[@SuperbikeRob]

Wonder if anyone's tried to Supermoto the Varg yet? That'd be awesome with that kind of HP!!!

[@-joo3033]

Anwer is yes, someone also installed a Snowbike kit on a Varg

[@RIPPERTON]

Does it have reverse, or an option to fit a reverse button ? That would be a must for enduro

[@williamcrotts7054]

So would a clutch.

[@mrichter4681]

Has

[@steves2241]

The guy that passed you at the start is fast, he left you in his dust, do you know him, and is he a pro.

[@bwhaskell]

yes hes a local pro that raced SX 10 years ago i think. Preston Tilford

[@crewdawg4life]

Is this currently the only stark varg in the US??

[@OfficialChickenJoe]

I believe so

[@COYOTE_N8]

Was there two classes in one gate lol dude in first is sand baggin haha. Hope dudes ok I'm 32 now but grew up racing and worked at tracks for year, starwest, Perris, pala when it was pala, milestone before they shut down and LACR before I moved to Missouri and seen lots of bad crashes. But yea my brother is the one that preps an maintains LACR right now

[@chriseller757]

That thing is sick

[@royed31]

The sound of ICE sounds so much better especially 2 stroke

[@philiprourke7732]

Very sad..it happens sometimes

[@terry-cn8ks]

where did you get your stark varg from ?

[@mrichter4681]

Stark

[@wildbill41i]

Is that the only Stark in the US?

[@christopherrhea8578]

That sucks seen life flight to many times I hope the best for him . P.S do you live in Tennessee now

[@markjeepingful]

Wow at the rider who shot ahead of you!!! He just disappeared maybe he knew you got electric bike so he send it haha!!! Sorry for loss of life out there on track.....

[@ToddFarrow-xu5ny]

Ya good have fun

[@canadian_mx]

RIP Rody dude. 17 is too young dude.

[@horizon678]

That's horrible we lost a good rider rip

[@EarthSurferUSA]

RC recently said "The bikes got too fast", (and was probably told to never say it again). "We will get exactly what we deserve, and it all depends on how we think" (Ayn Rand). How much are we going to take? Every time government tells us what to make and buy, the industry gains dysfunction. But, what ever you guys think. The sport may even be banned by the government in the future because of excessive injuries and deaths, gone like the 3-wheeler, (which was safer IMO). But, what ever you guys think. RIP to the man.

[@hexhead5732]

Sad to lose somebody on the track

[@EarthSurferUSA]

With the EPA forcing faster bikes on the industry, it will happen more.

[@laska907]

6:27 Why did you cut the shot mid corner? We want to see the crashes.. If you ain’t crashing you ain’t riding 🤘

[@JohnDavis-ji8tl]

it don't make no noise

[@CavemankilemallProductions]

DUDE IN FIRST IS SANDBAGGIN!!

[@EASTSIDERIDER707]

A class for bone stock 2 strokes would be just fast enough to be exciting without injuring so many riders.

[@8180634]

Was it the guy in front of you who crashed?

[@bwhaskell]

No it was a guy in the novice class, second gate drop

[@anthonyferraro]

Really enjoying your content!! It's terrible that young kid lost his life. I not 100% sold on ebikes yet. I think they are sweet (and I will get one) but still not as tits as a 450. It's also too much fun roasting ebike guys. Comments like "ooo that guy riding an ebike has a gapping hole where his nuts used to be" are hilarious. Watching that 450 and hearing it bark as it blew by you was epic! I'm only kidding... I'm just trolling the comments (instigating a bit) but I do have a serious question. Do you think with the advantages that come from the advancements (no shifting, more power, instant torque, ect...) of an ebike could @chasesexton1193 beat the golden (or doughnut) boy @jettson18 if Chase was on a factory Varg? I looked at the numbers on the 450 moto 2 from Southwick 2023. Chase and Jett both did 17 laps. Chase had an average lap time of roughly 2:12 and Jett had an average lap time of 2:11. So Jett was a second faster per lap on average. If we look at it percentage wise Jett is less than 1% better than Chase PER LAP. This begs the question. In your opinion if Chase hopped on a factory Varg with all the advantages of an ebike would he be 1% faster/better per lap? Ultimately giving him the chance to beat Jett? Now if you compound that 1% over the totality of the race then Jett is about 15% better than Chase. If you are 15% better than anybody at anything that is a staggering amount. Thus the reason Jett is Golden ( or Generational talent) You should do a colab with @jeffwalker84 . Let him ride the Varg and give his comments compared to a 450 on your channel. That video would do numbers! Good luck with with channel and hopefully you are feeling better at the next race.

[@comebackkid3931]

Those are the worst days

[@vincentpernicano3277]

The motor in that custom bike cant do 60hp I’ve tried myself. 47hp max

[@Carbonx007]

Are these bikes gonna be capable of 2 ...30 min.. motos...or 20 whatever these.are

[@mrichter4681]

Easily

[@jasonharden2732]

You're fast

[@peaceprayer595]

I want one of these almost as bad as an AJ Wagoner CR500...almost!

[@josemelio5608]

You ride !

[@audaciousleoo]

Is the screen on it a phone?

[@opengchris18]

yes

[@EarthSurferUSA]

It's not a clamp pad.

[@BERZERKERSV4]

Don’t forget to mention @35 minutes at full tilt then the battery goes flat……and for those of you entertaining this farse , expect @$8k for a spare 35 minute battery….