"There are people wanting to see him fail" Grant Langston on the difference between generations...

Former World and AMA Champion Grant Langston talks on the difference between the generation of riders like himself, Chad Reed and Ben Townley compared to the sports top young amateur rider like Haiden Deegan.
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Grant Langston is a South African World and AMA Motocross Champion, was the voice of the AMA Outdoors, along side Jason Weigant, for almost 8 seasons and owns one of the premiere motorcycle dealerships in the United States. He also happens to be one of the most fun dudes in the industry and I am so stoked I was able to chat at length with the man we call GL!
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[@brockwalseth]

Been watching him since he was 3’ tall. He’s had it in his blood since 50’s. He didn’t get the name danger boy for being a spoon fed privileged child. He worked for it. Luck for a dad, sure. But definitely doesn’t win Loretta Lynn championships from luck. Being able to ride with Craig and Tomac are so good for him. Can’t wait to see him progress💪

[@Degenerate124]

The name danger boy has 0% to do with being spoon fed lol. The reality is he’s been spoon fed he just done something with it. it just is what it is.

[@claterrberseker9340]

@@Degenerate124 yeah i was boutta say, people have won everything sanger has and then some and don’t even get a shot… The fact he’s already on a factory team is almost 60% his dad/monster energy as well. If he kept winning sure, but also people want him for his crowd like the youtube channel as well. Those teams and the sport needs those fans

[@bassmaster4242]

Fr!! And if you think about it. Every single kid that even gets to travel and race is very privileged. He wasn’t given that spot for his name or fame . He’s in that spot because he can ride

[@zwtvchannel]

@@Degenerate124 absolutely.. Ever since he came out of his mums minge and jump on a bike he was already 50 steps ahead of every kid due to the connections his old man has developed and the money backing him.. What other family would be able to pump over 7 figures into their child’s amateur racing career? Props to the young man for being dedicated though! He has busted his balls to get the deal he has gotten. His father has taught him extremely well. 👏👏

[@The-real-doc-holiday]

100% agree I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Brian 3 different times and he is such a humble Dad. I don’t really think people realize what Brian did to get where he is today the man is a legend and pioneer of motor cross/freestyle. Danger boy is going to be one of the greatest riders he has put in more hard work than a full time job!!! Winning isn’t luck when your winning championships your damn right

[@TheImtoomuch]

People that want Deegan to fail because of his luck are just jealous haters that probably have a crappy life of their own. Deegan does have some huge advantages, but he also has far more pressure on him because he's in the spotlight. And it will be so easy for people to discredit anything he has done on a motorcycle if he doesn't win everything because he was "given" every possible advantage.

[@BGBlasterEliteGamer]

This Settles the Debate.... compare Haiden's Brother Huckson to Haiden.. that shows you money doesn't buy skill. The kid is determined to be a champion.

[@aaronb4936]

Wish Langston was still calling the races for outdoors.

[@williammactavish3913]

Rgr. A legend and a great caller of MX, a proper victim of the 'plandemic'.

[@tommills9631]

You think James Stewart’s parents had massive amounts of cash and a nice motor home to race? Nope. I fondly remember taking my 5-year old to a Loretta Lynn NE Area Qualifier in Virginia back in 1998 and seeing Bubba, Malcolm and Sonya eating breakfast at McDonalds...driving a beat up minivan. They pitted right beside us in our little Ford Ranger. No frills. No big $$$. Just doing whatever it took to get the boys to an important race far away from central Florida. Big James had to work that weekend and couldn’t make the trip.

[@SoleAddictions]

Lake Sugar Tree?

[@tommills9631]

@@SoleAddictions Birch Creek

[@EarthSurferUSA]

It was easy for anybody before the 1986 production rule, (that tripled the cost of a bike in 5 years), and the 4-sttoke that now insured a kid is not getting into this sport unless their parents are making a pretty healthy 6 figures. And if the parents of that good income did not ride, (like ours did not), the kid may only become a spectator complaining about a block pass,---because they do not ride. Bikes are just too expensive, and that is the fault of the 1986 production rule and the 4-sttoke forced on the industry by EPA/government. Pretty much the same type of thing for car prices today. Government force damages our industries and our opportunity in them,---every time. We need to demand our free enterprise back. That is not just a matter of opinion. More like a matter of life and death.

[@edwardvanwormer6993]

I love listening to GL talk,and how he expresses things. So humble and straightforward.

[@stevehelmick8936]

Money doesn’t buy talent he’s talented

[@vikingson9000]

how many kids do you think would be talented if they had a dirt bike stuck between their legs b4 they could walk and could ride all day everyday ? just a question not sarcasm?

[@calebwilson3417]

@@vikingson9000 how many of those are gonna work as hard as haiden has tho?

[@vikingson9000]

@@calebwilson3417 I would think most would? What about yourself, what if you were given a dirtbike at 3 yo, a private place to ride or able to go to ur local track 3 out of 7 days a week and ride non stop, also have unlimited resources and home schooled would you work hard ?

[@wllms02]

@@calebwilson3417 What are you talking about? Some cardio and riding motos… no real school work… where could i sign up for that instead of college football. Jesus yall nut swing so hard.

[@nathancampbell2078]

​@vikingson9000 😂😂 oh please. Literally deegans brother Huck has had the same opportunities as haiden and guess what? Huck hasn't done shit and he's not interested. So Haidens own brother destroys your stupid argument.

[@moparone7962]

Nobody at the pro level nowadays ever had it really hard, look at the motorhome convention at any amateur event. A competitive supermini or 250f costs way more than any 14-16 yr. old can afford by himself. All of them had help from their parents(or maybe some sponsors), its just how much did they want to sacrifice (or waste). 2-3 mortgages, maxed out credit cards, or just burning through a fat bank account. Not hating, its just the way it is.

[@coreyploof217]

I remember showing up to the track as a kid in a ranger with an older bike and being embarrassed when everyone else had nice trailers and brand new 85s and when my bikes blew up we were done for awhile till we saved money to buy a top and bottom end it wasn’t just pull the motor out of the trailer. Shit I’m 26 and now just bought my first brand new dirtbike last year, I’m now setting up everything I wanted back then. Got the nice truck, the trailer and the fresh bikes and hope to give that to my kids when I have them. Money definitely paves the way in this sport.

[@moparone7962]

@@coreyploof217 same here. My parents weren't willing to spend money to go racing, I had to wait till I got a decent job at 20, then do it. Still had to work 50-60 hrs. a week. I'm not crapping on anybody that can spend the money to race at an early age with the best equipment, but it sure makes it much easier. Its an elitist sport nowadays, with the 4 strokes especially.

[@abpob6052]

There are many people in the world who never have the opportunity to find their talent. You need to have the right time, right place, right circumstance, and a supreme amount of luck all come together to make a champion, master, or expert at anything.

[@noybnoyb1718]

Grant is the kind of guy who has class and earned every accolade bestowed upon him. Glad he hung in there and his Dad was behind him 110 percent. I bet he loves his kids and they look up to him as a role model. Rare in these times.

[@chrisp9708]

Haiden was gonna make it either way. Whether he came from a rich family or poor family. The road may have been alot harder. But that kid has it in his blood. He's a gnarly rider. I actually think it may he alittle tougher in haidens path. Being wealthy and in the spot light. He could have easily lost focus on work ethic. Or the pressure was too much to handle at such a young age. He's handled everything with maturity and class. Even if he didn't have the best bike or the best team w his talent guaranteed he would still be winning races. The kid just has it.

[@jamesmiller1277]

No one chooses there starting point in life. So we’ll said!!!It the heart with the opportunity your blessed with. Depends on the out come. Dedicated people make it Happen! Good job Brian on making this opportunity for your Kids!!!

[@ThePilotwes]

Damn GL is the man. Such a shame he’s not doing outdoors

[@andyhughes8051]

It was more important for him to own the libs

[@MatthewC137]

@@andyhughes8051 libs=criminals

[@karlslidingdoorguru1785]

No way, love to see him go all the way to the top, Deegan 2.0

[@coreystack5655]

So hes gonna quit moto, to get second place in freestyle his whole career?

[@MX-CO]

I think He will Do great! He has been trained for this his whole life. He has luck on his side but he has also put in the work

[@coreystack5655]

Anyone would do great if they have rich parents and no schedule. Imagine if you spent your whole life since birth playing a game, I dam hope youd be good at it after 10 plus Years of being forced to do it

[@michaelhoward7652]

If you think haiden got to where he is because of his father's money and influence .why isn't Hudson winning every race and mini o champion ? Same father same money same coach .

[@EarthSurferUSA]

Still does not make they "equal" huh? Everybody learns differently. Everybody has different ambitions. Everybody thinks differently,---even if brainwashed in school. If good instruction is there, and the kid wants to learn anything,---it will happen well. Check out a YT vid called "My brilliant brain", and the Susan Pulgar story. Intelligence is not born. It is grown. (you can skip the part of the kids running tough a hedge maze. It's garbage that does not count for the individual/his/her spirit at all.

[@michaelhoward7652]

@@EarthSurferUSA you are missing the point , everyone is saying haiden got to where he is because of his father's money,I'm saying he didn't he got there because of his talent ,do you understand ?Huck has the same opportunitys but hasn't put in the effort or is not interested ,and would be better at something else ,ok !

[@alabammyslammy]

no one hates on someone who is humble. my dad told me when i was like 12 to not brag or get a big head when you win, because then people will want to see you lose

[@dannyh7727]

Any time i read, people bashing him for being rich, and it not being fair to his competition. I always ask, is there a separate rich kid class he is supposed to race???? Exactly, there is one road to do what he loves, and why wouldn't you buy the best equipment to get there. He has earned every thing else.

[@wllms02]

This is the only “sport” where the equipment does make a difference. Football, wrestling, basketball, the equipment doesn’t mean shit. The best athlete wins. With moto the bike plays such a big part.

[@woodysrockspyro6436]

Hope he wins. Stays humble and healthy.

[@DUBYA-DUBYA]

It’s just everybody has there own paths to follow and how you travel it is the biggest decision.

[@rippermaggoo2534]

Not a brag, i grew up very wealthy and rode dirt bikes and had the best equipment my whole life untill i was 20, and i never came close to the rider he is now! Money does not buy skill or talent.

[@socaljimmyd]

Back in the day guys who raced didn’t have Supercross tracks to practice on, they couldn’t just go to Hangtown and ride there during the week. I grew up with Mike Keidrowski in Canyon Country. It was a small dirt town back in the 80’s. We lived on a dirt road with 6 acres. A mile up the road was just dirt and hills for miles and miles. Mike Keidrowski and some others made a natural track out in the hills. We didn’t have dozers and bobcats to build tracks. We used the terrain that was available. Keidrowski spent days and hours out there riding that track. We would go out there on our dirt bikes and ride with him! He would blow by us but it was still fun to be out there riding. He would stop and we’d all stand around and talk while his dad would top off his tank and tell him you got another tank of gas to go thru before we are leaving. Larry Brooks, Willie Surratt, Mouse McCoy, Mercedes Gonzalez used to come out and ride. Ask Jim “Bones” Bacon about Vasquez canyon riding back in the 80’s. He will tell you it was amazing. He was out there all the time too. It paid off for Keidrowski! 125, 250, and 500cc championships. He did well in Supercross too, he was the king of Daytona. None of those guys were rich! We were all middle class families. Our parents worked to support us. Deegan isn’t special at all! He’s been riding since he was just a little guy, he puts in the same amount of work as say Tomac. They have great facilities to train on. Money has nothing to do with it, yeah his parents have money but he is still on the same bike any kid can buy. He might have better suspension but still any kid can go out and buy good suspension! The motors are still the same for competition! You can do whatever you want to a motor except the piston and cylinder size. Deegan gets out there everyday and trains! That’s what makes you better, time on the bike! Not how fat your wallet or bank account is! He has his eye on the prize and that’s SX and MX championships! Money can’t buy those! You gotta work your ass off and earn those! I love listening to GL cause he won’t sugar coat anything! I’m a Deegan fan, been watching him since his 50 days! He’s progressed well and I hope to see him on top someday.

[@EarthSurferUSA]

"Money has nothing to do with it, yeah his parents have money but he is still on the same bike any kid can buy." I think I am just a bit more old school than you, but we would have great conversations. But I have to disagree with your sentence above. I bought my bikes as a kid, with no parental support starting in 76 and I was 12, making $1.00/hr part time at my dad's store that he had from 74-80, (rural Michigan). I bought a brand new bike every 2 years until he sold the store, I graduated HS and bused tables at Big Boy restaurant for a big pay raise to min wage, $3.45/hr. I bought new bikes like that, and started racing in 84. I lived at home still, but working that job, (a cook later for $4.00/hr) while paying my own way through part time college, buying a new mini truck, all my gear and tools,--I did it all. That was before the 1986 production rule that tripled the cost of a 250MX bike in 5 years. Tell me,--what "kid" can buy their own new Dirt bike since the early 90's? All the trails and tracks we made are all grown in now. Today,---no kid is getting into this sport on his/her own, and the sport formed my life. That won't happen for any kid ever again, if the parents won't fork up 10 grand just for a bike. Not many parents who did not ride/race, will do that. It was the 1986 production rule, and the 4-strokes forced on the industry that destroyed 90% of the market share it once had. No kid----is every going to buy a new/capable dirt bike again,---and man,--that is a lot of kids opportunity lost, (and not in just racing---I became a manufacturing expert/engineer and small business owner because of this sport's influence on me.). Bottom line: We should never have let the FIM and the EPA tell us what to make and buy. That crap is very very expensive, and destroys opportunity for others. Check out how empty the MXGP starting gates are lately. We have a communistic attack on our free enterprise. What do we expect, prosperity and affordability? Not going to happen in our lives. One thing I know. Us old poor guys---were tougher and had more talent on the 2-strokes. :) Are you related to Kyle Lewis? Doug in Michigan

[@suzukikawasaki5165]

You can surely get there in MX being a privateer. The cream always rises to the top. A talented rider will always outshine the rest in the armature ranks. Deegan will do ok but the riders now ain't no McGrath, Dowdy,, Emigs, RC and Stewart. Those guys were hard and tough as nails.

[@motoxrider4life745]

Got to ride with Greg Albertyn at Glen Helen back in 1998 during practice days. Dude was sooo freakin fast!!!

[@C267]

Similar happened to Alessi, now they didn't help them self with the "believe the hype" stuff, but there was a big group that just wanted him to fail right from the off.

[@charliemike13]

Great talk boys! Agree 100! Not to mention Brian went out and put in the work to figure out how to become successful doing what he loved to do-not sure how you can put that down and hate on that.

[@ricksmith7659]

I predict Deegan and Hunter Lawrence having epic battles. Can't wait!!!

[@ShellbackUSN]

Love GL! One of the best guys to come out of the sport.

[@user-un5my5bw4j]

Albertein was a beast. That year he totally dominated 250cc motocross

[@stevehelmick8936]

It does help to have money to buy speed and suspension to go with talent

[@markc9409]

The ones who hate never stop to think would my kid be a garbage truck mechanic like me, if I hit the lotto my kid will never have crawling rice running down his neck again but until I do he will do what he has to.

[@kurtfosberg4457]

Doesn't matter if you have a seemingly blessed or successful life or it's seems like just a complete struggle it really is one of the few things that we all share is not one of us chose to be born it just happens sometimes

[@weewoo174]

Was literally thinking to myself the same thing before I watched the video, "well its not like it was his choice to be Brian Deegan's son."

[@minerva2558]

The ones that want to see Haiden fail, will fail way, way before Haiden ever does. If he even fails at all. He will be a champion. He might have a few injuries along the way but that's just par for the course. He's a bad ass little dude and has serious work ethic despite the opportunities he's born into.

[@DYEVURSE]

the other thing people miss with haiden is that, yes hes got a famous dad and connection up the ahole but truth is.. its given him is better bike but un reality it really only given him more opportunity to train, be it on or off the bike. and you can give any kid all the opporunities in the world the kid still has to put in the work and is doing it everyday far harder than any other kids iv seen from 8-16. what about the other shit people dont see, on the weights, or spin bike or the meal preps, brian tries to show off all the sleepless nights he had driving cross states to get haiden to a race, and flying back for hailie or huck. like truth be told this whole family is 110% balls to the walls from eye open to eye shut they are working. and thats just what i can see as a fan whos never met them personally

[@rogerw3818]

Of course there's a book on how to navigate the world of M/X. It was written by every racer and team that came before. It's being furthered by the current crop. Mitch Peyton has contributed the most to it.

[@joejones1330]

No, a kid that does not train and ride everyday will not make it to where Haiden is. This sport has evolved so much that you have to train everyday at a compound or have a personal track to make it. I guarantee all the pros either attended a compound or had their own track. Haiden has worked his ass off to get where he is it’s not just the money, and he will break all the records if he stays healthy. Kid is a BEAST

[@gleanerman2195]

Langston is one of the best guys of moto.

[@haydnsmith5796]

This subject of talented kids in mx is really interesting, and Adam and Haiden make it even more interesting to talk about. They have had the luck to end up in a family situation where they are able to be supplied with everything necessary to be successful, but when all is said and done, they have to have the talent and work ethic to make the most of it. Both kids have talent in spades, and just as I have followed Adams career, it will be awesome to follow Haidens. At least there is someone called Haiden that is good at mx, because I was shit 🤣🤦‍♂️

[@willschofield1210]

Everyone is highly talented on the gate of a main event . The guy getting the trophy is just the person who wants it the most . Grit, determination never give up. If you can always just fall back and earn bank putting out YT vids and selling merch that’s got to be very tempting when it gets really tough and maybe more fun !

[@yamahakid450f]

Adam's family wasn't rich by any means, he was just fortunate enough to get picked up by Cobra and then team Green for his whole amateur career... his dad didn't have to supply bikes and all that on 50's. If he had to, they wouldn't of been able to supply him with top level equipment. Brian had the money to build the best of the best, which good for them... but Adam didn't have the money around him that Haiden did/does.

[@haydnsmith5796]

Fair point Ajax77. The Deegans are on another level financially, but I got the impression from some videos I saw that Adam’s family had a few quid. I suppose from the massive RV he had when he was on 65’s, unless you think team green would have paid for that - I really don’t know, but thanks for your point 👍

[@Johnny_Hopper]

perspective

[@Stinky_sack]

Langston is right. It's all laid out for riders now. Once you do this this and this you will get a ride with a pro team

[@ogasi1798]

the kid is blindingly fast and has been forever - that is enough, let him bring it - haters gonna hate - weirdos

[@cleanmachineautodetailing]

Bring GL back for outdoors!

[@Kawiboy]

Love GL 👊.. TOTAL STUDD .. GYPSY, YOUR FANTASTIC 👍😉.. Appreciate ya Always ... OLD G 😁

[@100mphFastball]

As long as Deegan stays healthy, he’ll be a contender for the championship.

[@noonespecial1217]

Luck is when preparation meets opportunity. I’m also tired of hearing the word privileged. There’s such a hatred for the rich in this country. I don’t get it? Nine out of 10 millionaires in this country are self made. There’s a crippling disease going through the US called effort

[@R900DZ]

Privilege doesn’t twist the throttle for you. It all still has to be earned.

[@maryolee8303]

Not me. I want to see him win every heat race and main event all season. He is dominating and it looks as if he is riding all by himself. Rarely do you see things like that. Carmichael, Stewart McGrath but not every season. I think it is great and when I see him and his beautiful family the mere thought of rooting against him would be evil and go against everything that is good in the world. He is gracious modest humble and not a prick like Friese in his personality or how he rides. Has he had to make a questonable block pass on anyone this season? The only people rooting against Cristian Craig this season are the families and teams of the other riders. Anything else is hate and unsportsmanlike in my opinion.

[@Mr_KILL995]

Dominating! He must first race as i pro

[@RazerDaveGaming]

I doubt he will enter pros and just dominate. He is good and maybe win a race the first year. Jett lawrence had growing pains before championships. I personally think it boring to only see one guy win. I really like the overall competition past few years. Super exciting. You never know who is going to win 250 or 450

[@sexatica]

This is the most disconnected comment. He is still the rookie at star racing and has to race pro

[@maryolee8303]

@@Mr_KILL995 My bad I thought he was talking about christian Craig

[@maryolee8303]

@@RazerDaveGaming Mt bad I thought he was talking about Chistian Craig

[@THIS---GUY]

Sad how sports bring out the worst in fans like hating and disrespect. Enjoying sports without personal bias is so much more enjoyable as you can appreciate so much more.

[@flynbrian529]

REX STATEN HELPED ALL OF YOU OUT

[@blarpieman]

We all need some tough love.

[@sbbeowulf8296]

I don’t want Haiden to fail I just want to know what will happen will how far he’s come

[@EarthSurferUSA]

He is further along in racing dirt bikes than you are forming a sentence for good communication. One more step for you guys in that direction, and you will be trying to communicate great ideas with "grunts and clicks". Take your sentence to your school---and tell your teachers to teach you properly, and not worry about your skin color or genitals. Now, let me see some of your math. :)

[@kylecunliffe3157]

Haiden Deegan can ride a bike, no injuries and he will be a champion 🏆...they have a good family, all for racing👍

[@Coyotethumper5]

Money doesn’t give you talent yes it gets you nice equipment but talent is inside you money can’t put that there you’re born with it and you hone it

[@jro341]

That is a huge problem today. Wanting others to fail is a waste of energy. Wake up people.

[@brandonnemeth1608]

All the kids coming up are rich kids some may go broke doing but still spent a ton getting there

[@worldwide_wes]

This is old right?

[@GYPSYTALES]

Yeo

[@chrisdills5072]

GL is the man!

[@hoodedcobra1531]

he never got to race anyone really that’s on his level of ridding… but he will soon and I’m sure he will hang with them but I don’t think he will win a title his first year tbh. he getting a lil to comfortable but he will get humble soon. tbh he could win on really any tbh. He is that good… but there’s been multi amateur multi champs turn pro and didn’t even get a 250 title or still trying stay injury free

[@theneck5157]

It’s his personal fame that make others jealous period but that goes with fame on social media you’re loved to your face but hated online … I follow tons of riders like twitch or Alex and many others most didn’t come from money and still made it and yeah Brian deegan is his father and his money and connections put him in good positions but that doesn’t mean he will make it he still has to win period and very young kids with real talent are found daily and financially backed with sponsorship and go foward with other riders so basically people just hate dangerboy because he already makes more money then professional riders

[@dylanlevy2107]

Langston has a point but haiden doesn't have it easy at all if you look at that families money a majority of it was haiden cause Brian wasn't doing freestyle in the last 10 years an those truck races don't make the kind of money they have so it was only coming from one place an that's from KTM an all the other sponsors in his amatuer career. I mean now he can screw up an be fine cause he's a social media guru an so is his family plus his sister races Nascar but alot of that was on haidens shoulders at 7 years old tell now he definitely doesn't haven't easy at all.. always having to make videos while training it's not easy at that age I bet he wishes he could turn KZbin off an just race but he can't

[@doubleoddbuck00]

I'm 99.9% Irish... Irish luck hasn't helped me a damn bit in Life!

[@noonespecial1217]

When is Grant teaming up with Cianciarulo to tag team Supercross from the booth? Blair told Ricky to ask..

[@TheImtoomuch]

That would be terrible.

[@bryantucker1270]

I find it funny to hear and see people say they want to see him fail the people saying that can’t even ride or didn’t make it all they are bunch of wannabes haiden is going to do some damage for sure he is to talented

[@bradgrant8727]

In sport it's not about luck or privilege you can be give the best bike and be a terrible rider its about individual talent

[@skagbonez]

More often than not the best rider can’t afford a bike and the talent isn’t even realised. Privilege places a massive part. Two equally talented kids, one has a private track to train on every day and the best bike money can buy v the guy who rides twice a week on public tracks on his dads budget. Whose winning in that situation?

[@gleanerman2195]

@@skagbonez You right, my son had to work all week after school to get to go race on the weekends, ran at least 5 nat. and Lorretta's from 50's on up with a lot of top 5's and 10's and a coup[e of titles. Money and inferior bikes hurt his chances to succeed. With the best opportunity I know for a fact he would have made it.

[@GYPSYTALES]

It’s not called privilege, it’s called luck. Luck is when something random happens that influences you. And because it’s random it’s completely out of your control. Privilege is when you have the ability to purposely stack the deck in your favour. Haiden got given some good luck, completely out of his control, and then made good with it. This modern idea of privilege is a scam.

[@bmotomo421]

@@GYPSYTALES In some cases, you're probably right. In this case, not so much. Ryan Dungy's path to becoming a motocross and supercross champion was much more a case of luck, I think. Degan's son was certainly lucky to be born into that family. But from that point forward, he's been highly privileged. Especially in the world of motocross. The kid can definitely ride a dirt bike. However, motocross has been filled with guys who could ride dirt bikes. And, the list of "The Next Guy" that never actually became that guy, is long. Like a lot of them, this kid has the talent. And with that comes potential. Unfortunately, like a lot of those kids, he's getting a lot of pressure heaped onto him. By just about everyone. He may be able to handle it. Only time will tell, though. For him personally, I'd like to see the hype dialed back a bit. Maybe let some of his talent and development come together a little more naturally. Just my opinion...

[@moparone7962]

I heard Tony Alessi will be his manager in 2024. Believe the...oh never mind

[@stephenwilson1012]

I like Deegan, I however, am tired of getting Jett shoved down our throats

[@TheImtoomuch]

Nobody is shoving Jett down your throat.

[@GYPSYTALES]

Results have a way of doing that lol

[@soulfulterrain3143]

Exactly!

[@Espenrip]

Why are they even talking about this? Are there really people hating the kid? Or are these two just trying to make some hype and something negative to talk about??? Throwing “F” inna conversation or in a podcast seem hateful.

[@michaelhoward7652]

No ,they are not making it up ,there is unfortunately hate out there for haiden ,if look at his KZbin videos and read the comments you can see it ,also from other up and coming riders ,one in particular said on this same channel ( Gypsy tails) that the 250 haiden is now Rider is too fast for him and he can't handle it ,I personally think the kid is very good , level headed and will definitely do well in the sport you are born with talent ,you can't take out a loan and buy it .

[@mr.matteroffact2822]

Haters are sucky people. No one ever remembers them.

[@obiron2099]

Albertyn was a monster!

[@gotoleo7536]

There talking to Langston, one of the biggest sandbaggers you have ever seen!! All of his success is in the lites class 1 450 outdoor title that was gifted to him!! Not a big fan of sandbaggers

[@mightystreaming933]

Cianciarulo always hurt dont see him ever being champ. deegan a pro that never did a pro race i see him getting smoke for some time.

[@superdave4725]

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[@pay2000]

Deegan is overrated$$$ , Difrancesco is the real deal

[@soulfulterrain3143]

Chuck Norris will beat them both....on a Z50.....with flat tires..

[@nathancampbell2078]

this is funny to look back on. Difrancesco is struggling to get a podium in Futures and Deegan is getting multiple podiums in the pros😂

[@EarthSurferUSA]

GI Joe's with engineering degrees, to lesbian Barbie dolls that can't count change at a store! That is the difference between the last 2 generations.

[@coreystack5655]

And can someone tell gl we dont wanna hear his kind in supercross. Keep it for the moto gp. This is America. Not england.

[@andy347495]

Haiden's dad manufacturered the hype, which is the complete opposite of pre social media. That's why I can't stand haiden.

[@riderbuu1]

Give moto gp content

[@masonkrog7414]

Can’t pick your parents. The fact that people think fame makes you fast is unreal. I hope he dominates!

[@THIS---GUY]

I don't think famous/professional parents inherently make their kids faster or better. I do think famous/professional parents can give their kids better exposure to the sport either through competing while their kid is around or if they're retired they can be way more involved. Most regular non pro parents can't give their kids the same level of exposure to the sport from the same young age.

[@wllms02]

Brian’s a great salesman and his kids are the product right now. Yall are buying the story hard… its making them a ton of dough.

[@masonkrog7414]

@@THIS---GUY you’re correct. However I don’t believe you can buy talent, there’s not a trainer or a program that will make you a fast rider. Those things simply just help. Talent is talent

[@masonkrog7414]

@@wllms02 I’m not sure what you mean, yeah it’s making him money but he’s not just using them. He’s just making sure a camera is rolling at all times, which is a win-win in my opinion.

[@InterestingWorldLove]

Grant will feel sorry for Adam when he eventually replaces him outdoors. Heard it here first.