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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@mellows1970]

My condolences to Rody's family.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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?

[@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

[@pcmetro23ify]

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

[@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?

[@jimgoose9146]

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

[@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.

[@joshfiveash]

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

[@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

[@AyGrom]

#17 was playin no games!!!!!

[@kyleosbun]

My man built his own electric bike before he got the one he ordered lmao

[@pcmetro23ify]

Actually..that looks like a very cool track.

[@8180634]

Was it the guy in front of you who crashed?

[@bwhaskell]

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

[@terry-cn8ks]

where did you get your stark varg from ?

[@mrichter4681]

Stark

[@aliennetwork08]

That is cheating !! Omg but looks super fun on electric ⚡️ I would definitely try it out

[@normandbaillargeon2214]

Put that garbage in the recycling bin. We don’t want electric bikes on Mx tracks

[@zaarkeru3391]

Found the slow snowflake xD

[@polska905]

@@zaarkeru3391 the stark got completely smoked by that gas bike... Lol

[@zaarkeru3391]

@@polska905 I mean, the rider was clearly much better xD Nobody else had a chance in the holeshot, which shows how quick the stark is, even with a slowish start.

[@normandbaillargeon2214]

@@zaarkeru3391 no expert mx rider only a snowflake would buy one.

[@mharris867]

Dang dude. What a sad post. Kinda ruined my night....

[@yodavizion]

🥵

[@GettingthruLife]

I was in my mid fourties and got a new yami 250F and just one day lost my concentration because another rider fluffed the the big step up and I got cross rutted in the process. Sucked my speed way to clear it where I landed at roll in peak part which sent me over the bars. Compress fractured 3 of my T-vertebra, popped out ribs in the back, twisted my rib cage, and brused my lower left lung plus really rattled brain. Kept the bike another 6 months and got back on fair quickly but just lost some of my drive to ride motocross. Got recorded: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4jLknuuZ66Cf6M

[@Mac181]

2:15 did he say 50 /60 hp

[@EarthSurferUSA]

Yes. He said in the comments section to a poster, the bike can be tuned from 10-80 hp Nobody ever said the EPA cares about rider safety. More deaths will happen.

[@Mac181]

@@EarthSurferUSA 80hp on a dirtbike is crazy power

[@propacollector3499]

crap e bikes id rather have a motor

[@bigcod14]

I really feel like this is the biggest slap in the face to the entire history Of motocross Nothing about electric vehicles It's a fad you wanna ride for 10 minutes for 15,000 be my guest. The ' pegs look like they came from Temu. Nothing against you dude but these are the lamest.

[@kennyblackwell8735]

Bro u got smoked by gas bike,, good thing you weren’t on a bike that needs talent u would have got lapped

[@billhutchens9666]

ebikes are awesome. who doesn't love strip mining and slave labor

[@mrichter4681]

Made in spain.

[@shmack-dab-in-da-middle3960]

Sounds like a waste of money to me. No smell, no clutch, no gears, no noise, no fun. Overpriced and can't ride all day on it

[@edilpolso568]

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.

[@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...

[@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 👍

[@rambozo_fpv176]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@williamcrotts7054]

Prayers for him and his family.

[@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.

[@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!

[@BallBiter56]

Hate that thses are racing, the future of motorcross is in terrible hands

[@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!!

[@macedhx]

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

[@bwhaskell]

🙏

[@OneSon744]

God bless Rody and his sweet family!

[@MalibuMawnkey]

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

[@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.

[@johndoe1778]

RIP sad to hear, condolences to the family ❤️

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@Tailchaser73]

What the hell is that terrible noise. It's giving me a headache.

[@mrichter4681]

It's the ice motorbikes.

[@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….

[@LeftThumbBreak]

Yeah moto, crazy fun but this happens and its not rare. I've been in one of those ambulances before and you never want to see it happen to anyone.

[@PaulHarris-c1k]

i have a ktm 300 exc challange stark vark to a ride off i will still be kickn the electric biks ass when it runs out of CHARGE like my electric rc car did when i was a kid and thats disapointing when that happends i can put 5 dollars worth of fuel in 20 seconds and off i go with the stark vark i cant recharge it in most cases so it will sit there whele i ride my 2 STROKE POWER HOUSE WHEN EVER I WANT THEY NEVER MENTION THE PROBLEM OF CHARGING THOESE SHIT EBIKE THERE NO MOTORCROSS BIKE LOL

[@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.

[@jasonpenney8658]

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

[@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

[@JohnDLeo-rg8tc]

this is just a commentary on bikes, simply my opinion. I had no idea when i clicked on this video of what ii was watching till this fellow starts punching into his phone which is plugged into his bike.....and his bike turns out to be an e bike. All i can say is i don't know what was more disturbing, the whine of the battery operated or the vulgar, flatulent drone of the 4 strokes!

[@redruMGeneration]

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

[@tjordulf]

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

[@Goffens]

Who was that no1 guy? He took of like his girlfriend called and said she was home alone !

[@jayhayes5039]

E bikes are junk no piston no fun

[@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.

[@HeidiFegles]

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….

[@EASTSIDERIDER707]

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

[@Dingle-Berries]

Im a amputee and i would love to get riding, i do miss it. Cant afford a decent e bike😢

[@johnmccool7551]

17 drove off

[@marcotenenti7398]

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

[@ShiftGearsMoto]

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

[@bwhaskell]

Yup he was shredding. Local pro

[@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 👌

[@rztrzt]

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

[@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 🤙

[@donaldfarmer6348]

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

[@rcafmaintainer3723]

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

[@JoeGordon-yh7ud]

Hey brro shout to veto Bosco , from the Gordons in indiana

[@tomballesteros4673]

Can wait till Eli Tomac rides on against the best riders in the world , on a electric machine..For the big dollars! Monster energy, Supercross series!

[@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

[@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.

[@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.....

[@xandedantas]

You can be a great rider, but with that noise or lack of sounf, it is impossible to watch the full video. Sounds like a RC car....... Hurts my ears. Sorry mate.

[@vincentpernicano3277]

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

[@HeidiFegles]

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.

[@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.

[@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...

[@crewdawg4life]

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

[@OfficialChickenJoe]

I believe so

[@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

[@brianaylesworth6710]

🙏For the rider……. Electric bike….How did you charge it Oh yeah with a combustion engine. Electric bikes are 🗑

[@NZrider100]

Your attitude is 🗑. Electric bikes take care of the massive noise complaint issues surround current bikes and riding areas. What do you propose?

[@holeshotinspectionllc2412]

​@NZrider100 Most of the time, the track was there first, then they decide to build a subdivision, or houses by the track full of Karen's that push the facility out.

[@ScottKelly911]

@@holeshotinspectionllc2412exactly. E-bikes will keep tracks around a little longer

[@peaceprayer595]

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

[@royed31]

The sound of ICE sounds so much better especially 2 stroke

[@harm97]

So..that ktm ran of after the start..go 4 stroke!!👍🏻..what the hell is going on here😂😂the guy had a faster bike

[@mrichter4681]

No he didn't

[@powertoyz]

Rip thats horrible

[@xandedantas]

No clutch? No Gears?? How come be in a race with real bikes....

[@DerekMantei]

for the love of god get someone to film you riding so it's not just pov go pro footage.

[@jasonshaw1640]

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

[@WillyD1]

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

[@just_one_opinion]

OMG...SO SAD...

[@tonygSDWR]

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

[@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!

[@stevenleslie8557]

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