I could sit and listen to RJ all day, the guy is a living legend.
@DarylDickens9 ай бұрын
RJ was a God to me when I grew up. It's too bad so many youngsters will never understand just how dominant he was in his day. I've been running #17 whenever possible for 30 years because of him.
@markb70679 ай бұрын
I like RJ. What a fierce competitor. Quite intelligent, insightful, and articulate in an interview and as a commentator.
@showtime9513 ай бұрын
Rick is a racer's racer. RJ will forget more about technique, racing lines, intimidation, handling sponsors, greeting fans and dealing with team/manufacturer responsibilities before 10am on any given day than any 30,000 seriously competitive racers will collectively learn in their lifetimes. I personally know how proud Marty Smith was to see the growth, maturity, humility, and depth of knowledge that RJ dedicated himself to sharing as a popular, highly respected Champion and serious educator within the off-road industry. One of the greatest aspects of our devastating loss of Marty was the clean-living, trustworthy, levelheaded, intensely loyal, positive mentorship, and inspirational race craft he brought to all of his activities. As great a Champion Marty was, he was a much better man. I have known Rick a long, long time and he is growing in to those same shoes. I miss Marty every goddamned day. I'm honored to call Rick a friend.
@tommysmithii47239 ай бұрын
RJ is one of the original Bad Boyz. I remember when he called out the other riders for sandbagging lol.
@MX-CO9 ай бұрын
I Totally agree about the holeshot devices, i dislike them.
@44sammy49 ай бұрын
Completely agree with Rj on loosing the holeshot devices separate the guys on the start bring back natural throttle control and clutch work
@stringbender2479 ай бұрын
What a great guy and legend of the sport. Thanks RJ so inspiring.
@douglayman18439 ай бұрын
I wore my "Bad Boy" tee shirt until it was so thin it was almost see through.....Ricky Johnson interviews keep my attention like no other
@tsh70909 ай бұрын
Awesome! Really appreciate RJ's insights, humor and no BS. Very cool follow up to part one. Thanks Don! 👍
@jimpanzer079 ай бұрын
What a legend, loved the 80s motocross era and RJ was my hero!😎
@koromuri979 ай бұрын
The first time I got to see Rick ride was at the Paris Bercy Supercross, on his last ride for Yamaha... "Bonjour Paris" he belowed whilst being lowered down from the rafters into the arena in a harness. The crowd response was deafening.. Will never forget that night.
@stevenuhlmeyer70789 ай бұрын
All the motocross magazines was a go to back in the day. Totally different from getting the down low of today.
@stephenfracy42589 ай бұрын
RJ with brilliant analysis. The AMA would be smart to listen here!!!
@xtra-air9 ай бұрын
Rj is such awesome interviewee. Great job! Both of you guys, I really enjoyed this podcast.
@joshuaross46449 ай бұрын
It warms my heart to hear that RJ & Dogger are good now
@Paulymoto2224 ай бұрын
I was at Ricky's last SX win in Miami of '89 on the sand track. Nobody ever thought that would be his last SX win. Saw him in the pits afterward the race and he was a class act. One of the best of his era for sure. I agree with the hole shot devices and the red flag restarts after one complete lap.
@douglayman18439 ай бұрын
These stories are so cool!
@RickCecrle-ep9ui5 ай бұрын
What a true champion, LEGEND of the golden age of motocross. RICKY BAD BOY JOHNSON. Thank you guys for a bad ass show once again.
@derekmcneil64484 ай бұрын
I could listen to RJ stories for days
@carmelotansengco46059 ай бұрын
Originally you had three team events. Motocross des Nations for 500cc bikes, Trophee des Nations for 250cc bikes and Coupe des Nations for the 125s.
@davespin90342 ай бұрын
Great interview! Ricky is a class act!
@danlove42709 ай бұрын
great interview! Good questions!
@snbt83265 ай бұрын
RJ, you changed the whole Japan’s motocross industry in 1982, when you won the first ever supercross in Japan. 18 year old Rick Johnson’s wining was a sensational impact on the whole motorcycle people in Japan as 1982 first Japan Supercross was broadcasted nationally and everyone got to know your name. Barnett and Wardy raced at Suzuka Japan Motocross GP in 1982, but only some motocross fans got to know the American motocross. Since RJ’s winning, everybody in the 4 major motorcycle manufactures in Japan got to know your name. You truly changed Japan’s entire off-road motorcycle industry.
@wapartist4 ай бұрын
I love Ricky. When i was a kid i wrote him a letter after he broke his wrist and he sent me one back with an autographed photo and a hand written letter. Still have it today
@toddmatson41794 ай бұрын
Great interview…Appreciate the video
@Al-kw5ii6 ай бұрын
RJ is such a good communicator via interviews or writing I just cant get enough. On a side note I dont think to date I have ever seen an interview with him that he does not mention the difficulties of riding with his wrist issues. To RJ: We know brother and fully understand, we know who you are and what you did, we also know of the injury that forced you to retire and do not expect to see you ride anymore at that kind of level or anywhere close to it, So if/when you do ride, ride in piece brother we do not expect to see a Vet pro level racer with the injury you have. They really need to listen to RJ about track setup and policy changes, he is spot on and those changes would be welcomed changes to the spectators & i personally would go one step further as to make it more of a team sport
@camaronrichardson74719 ай бұрын
That coulda been a 12 hour podcast and I would still want more.
@marcusfistarol82709 ай бұрын
I could listen to his stories for hours😊
@David_Boyd_9 ай бұрын
Love RJ
@artvandelay21119 ай бұрын
I'm Art Vandelay....and I choose OGIO
@martinj28439 ай бұрын
😂😂😂
@Pompomgrenade9 ай бұрын
There's only one. Bob, Hanna and you happen to be Ricky Johnson... Isn't there always somebody? 🎉 Thanks for all the glory you put into racing...🏁
@anyajackson47239 ай бұрын
Dude....its still MXDN here in UK?
@ronaldtartaglia44599 ай бұрын
Damn R.J. my Rick Johnson Moto 4 gave me instant clout at the rock quarry back in 1987!!!!
@ronlawson58199 ай бұрын
What a great interview
@Dirt_Bike_Dave9 ай бұрын
Love RJ.. he was so nice to me on so many occasions..We once caught him on his way to take a leak in Orlando SX..he was like Dude I gotta Whiz wait out here and I'll give you an autograph..when I have clean hands.😂 he took us back to his pits and gave us stickers and signed photos..so Cool.
@josemelio56089 ай бұрын
We went up missing part 3 and 4 th.
@Rodeo4K6 ай бұрын
Great episode!
@johnsully72229 ай бұрын
RJ…super hero…
@josephgonzalez37229 ай бұрын
Yea RJ!! Bad to the Bone
@wednesdaysdisaster21419 ай бұрын
Awesome :)
@Profabdesigns9 ай бұрын
I agree 100% with doing away with all these damn electronics!! I want to see the riders raw talent not the ability to play video games. Also, I used to race with RJ at the Adelanto GP in the snow and mud. RJ was so stinking fast I just could not catch him. Wish I had kept in touch, he’s big time still.
@Outdoor_Fun_With_JB8 ай бұрын
I was snuffed by Rick Johnson once too. I was at press day at the Los Angeles Supercross in 1987. I was 14 years old and I remember it like it was yesterday. It was the Thursday before the race. RJ just finished up an interview after a practice session. He was on the field of the stadium. He walked up the peristyle stairs and was walking towards me. I asked him to autograph a hat for me. He looked at me, did not say anything to me, and just kept walking by. Roger DeCoster was just behind RJ. Roger took my hat and he autographed it for me. I still want to meet Rick Johnson someday, but I do not think it will ever happen. I have tried to contact RJ over Instagram asking for an autograph. I wanted to send him a poster I have had since I was a kid to have signed. I have yet to receive any response.
@guywhitecotton13769 ай бұрын
Trophy was 1st on 250s. MX des nations next week on 500s
@Craiglife7779 ай бұрын
RJ was 'Too Hip'!!!!❤❤KROQ
@royceracoma88649 ай бұрын
Hey Ricky, how was Tahiti in 79'?
@Robert-h4w9 ай бұрын
Awesome ❤it
@hamiam22439 ай бұрын
👍👍💯🎥😎Legendary!!
@jjsroofing8609 ай бұрын
Yes get rid of hole shot devices.
@DS-oi4wl9 ай бұрын
I am at the computer for the first time today and was going to get into the latest Bubba's World -- but wait a minute! Rick Johnson is more relevant than that show...and is also my favorite announcer.
@jordanwhisson54076 ай бұрын
With the Hannah thing it’s funny how cowardly bullies are when put on the spot, and unarmed, Hannah is a creep
@jordanwhisson54076 ай бұрын
500cc Motocross, 250 Trophy and in a European context 125 Pascal
@brucefile74309 ай бұрын
C'mon RJ! Trophee was the 250 races...and motocross was the 500's. 😅
@user-tv1le7sw2l9 ай бұрын
Did Ricky ever go camping with Hannah?
@getamongstit7613Ай бұрын
"Trophe des Nations was 500's".......what dummies, it was 250's!
@rmtwofiftyzmann9 ай бұрын
competition yellow,stop the race halfway,huh?
@Pompomgrenade9 ай бұрын
💪Bad Boy club 🪄
@jordanwhisson54079 ай бұрын
Trophy 250 motocross fed 500
@Pompomgrenade9 ай бұрын
🎉#2
@jeremywalters22059 ай бұрын
Ricky Is full of shi%. I met Rick at the Thunder Valley National in 86, and he was the nicest guy! By the way Carmichael! RJ would whoop your ass. Believe it.
@gungadingo9 ай бұрын
I spent some time with him on the starting line of the Baja 1000 before we both began the race. I echo your sentiments about Rick, absolutely pleasant and gracious competitor. We chatted until he had to start, he wished me luck and offered to have a beer with him in La Paz. Made my day.