Who’s the Future of Pro Motocross? ALL IN Part 2, Star Racing Yamaha

Within the motocross industry, we are all familiar with the sacrifice families make for their children in order for them to race the biggest amateur motocross races in the country. Out of the thousands of families that chase this dream, only a select few ever garner the attention of a factory amateur team, let alone find themselves under the factory tent. This has always made us wonder: who are the gate keepers? How do they select the next talent? How do they manage the young children and their parents? The answer(s)? Enter the 2021 JS7 Spring National Championship in Wortham, TX and Wil Hahn, then Star Racing Yamaha 250 team manager.
ALL IN - Part Two: We sit down with Hahn to explore these very questions, while watching his current crop of athletes do battle at Freestone County Raceway. Hahn's open and point-blank insight into the process of finding the talent, how to keep them from imploding, to the glaring flaws within long-term factory amateur contracts, and the fact that most will never make their dreams a reality, sheds a light on the ALL IN mentality that both families and the factory amateur programs must have when, essentially, using their crystal ball to predict a future with a minimal rate of success.
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[@Tide12NC]

Everyone of these guys who make it should take great care of their parents. Because their parents gave up their life to help their child with theirs. 💯

[@MrYAMAHA32177]

What a great series vurbmoto.

[@VlogEpicness]

I got a strong feeling that’s the team Deegan will be on.

[@ethanheilmann8599]

i agree

[@OTCRock4one]

Vlog Epicness, Yeah but I think Team Blue Yamaha is going a bit overboard with the whole championing the lesser quality rider because their parents don't have a lot of money...Some kids like Haiden have parents that contribute money to him and help him any way they can, which doesn't mean someone like Haiden doesn't want it just as bad as a poor kid...Some kids that keep winning like Haiden means he wants it bad.

[@rollinlyfts2788]

Yup

[@genesis2187]

@@OTCRock4one Absolutely just because the deegans are rich doesn’t mean that automatically qualifies him for a race or allows him to win. He is an actual beast on the bike. I’ve never seen a kid flow around a super mini like that.

[@rayr3855]

@@genesis2187 I would agree. I raced for 13 years. Only ride for fun now, but I do agree. Deegan works bike better than anyone I have seen at his age when it comes to cornering and sending it. Money helps, but talent wins the game here. He is super talented, and the ones that are haters are obviously those that can't keep up with Haiden. It's very obvious. Even Gary Bailey had mentioned that Haiden is on another level for his age.

[@dholiday9315]

Watching this series and hearing the emotions in these men’s voices about these kids and what everyone involved in this sport goes through hits you right in the feels. I know there’s more to it, but I can’t help but wonder where that line is for parents with kids racing? If you let them be kids they won’t push themselves as hard as they can; but if you push them because you know this it can have catastrophic results for not just their potential career but their entire lives.

[@ArcticPride1]

Great series so far, keep it going. Maybe showcase a rider where the parents invested everything into and turned into a bust, how that has effected their lives long term, like retirement and living conditions. This isn't stick and ball, its big $ commitment as you highlighted.

[@Stawardo]

Just in time to eat with my dinner. Love the amateur coverage guys. Bring on LL!

[@leandrocarvalho259]

Same 😂😂😂

[@vurbmoto]

Don't leave us hanging... what are you eating?

[@Stawardo]

@@vurbmoto nothing too exciting! Chicken stir fry, rice, broccoli 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@leandrocarvalho259]

@@vurbmoto kebab 😍😍😍

[@aaron337]

Where is everyone from eating dinner at noon on the east coast of the USA? I love the diversity in motocross 🤙🏼

[@Johnny_Hopper]

so many emotions from this well done, keep them coming we want more.

[@justiningle8884]

Johnny love your videos bro no crap I’m a 43 yr old who rode his entire life but never raced until 17 and immediately thought I was gonna be JM lmao put in plenty of b class rides and beat dudes I had seen at the GA dome in a mixed A B race , so from there the game has changed tenfold just keep up the good work we are subbed and need some merch ✌️

[@justiningle8884]

Just a quick prediction? Who would you put your money on the grab there first pro win I follow Lorettas closely, out of the new wave who will put it all together? I wish I knew how to private message a dude like you or anyone for that point

[@JR_Diesel]

“So many emotions from this, well done. Keep them coming, we want more.”*** Your grammar/punctuation is shit; @Johnny Hopper. And your videos are even worse.

[@justiningle8884]

We may not have went to no school or slow school whatever they are calling home school now but can definitely get the point across

[@cb72804]

excuse me did he say 157 riders?

[@yamahakid450f]

It's a joke... star hires almost double what other teams do at the pro level, so people just throw out ridiculous numbers as a joke.

[@jordanfisher2285]

Crazy to see Kitchen be as good as he is right now. I watched him grow from 50’s to big bikes here in the PNW. It’s cool to see kids from the northwest make it.

[@leestuart38]

This series is amazing so far 🙌🏻

[@jordanjohnson7262]

Well done everyone! This is awesome! We crave content like this. It seems we get so little but you guys not only deliver each time..u knock it out of the park.

[@christopheralldredge9298]

Love Ryan Holiday, one of the realist dudes in the sport.

[@kittyparty6925]

So dramatic and awesome, but lighten up a little, good for everyone involved to experience the hard work and competition, inspirational!

[@chipper442]

vurbmoto kills it, no matter what they do. Thank you guys, for all of the hard work and dedication to the sport we all live for.

[@louiswooley966]

Hard life!

[@utahdesertrider1806]

I know they featured Levi Kitchen but there’s prob 10 more riders they could have put time on. Talk about them.. their struggles. Kind of don’t think this was a good video. Call it the Levi Kitchen video then

[@MrTmel123]

Honestly, I'm jealous of any of these kids that even have a shot at becoming pro. And in general, I feel like most motocross kids are already pretty spoiled just to even be doing the massively expensive sport. My parents never even allowed me to race growing up. I race now, but I'm 30 and too old obviously to ever make anything happen. I'm not complaining. Just sayin. haha

[@yanhilario6076]

Nice one vurb. You guys could do with the barx suzuki team next.

[@robertrishel3685]

First and foremost, you must have the genetic gifts of an elite athlete, then you must cultivate the speed and racing savvy....without that genetic building block, however, it isn’t happening. I don’t care how bad you think you want it, or how much effort you put into it, if you don’t have the potential athletic ability to start with, you will never succeed past the amateur level.

[@mig2546]

Not true

[@davidhaworth7152]

Take the top ten riders in the 250 class for example. Do you think Jeremy Martin has more athletic ability than anyone else in the top 10 or even probably top 15? Hard work and determination can make up for a lot.

[@davidhaworth7152]

Where would you rank Adam Ciancarulo natural athletic ability?

[@atee103]

you have wrong mindset bro

[@matthewallen5399]

Ricky Carmichael the genetically gifted athlete, yeah right.

[@allanrmos6488]

The number 2 or number 3 on this batch of rider will become an primier class champion.. basic..

[@johnnycash578]

the guys with talent vs guys that work hard rc hard work ron lechien talent i think had work wins it most of the time

[@barneymaloney9551]

Thank you for the insight. I have a different perspective now.

[@Ajedwards302]

watching this for a second time because i miss this series, the show must go on!

[@OTCRock4one]

I think Team Blue Yamaha is going a bit overboard with the whole championing the lesser quality rider...Just because some kids have parents that contribute monetarily to their child, doesn't mean the child doesn't want it just as bad as a poor kid...Some kids that keep winning could mean they want it bad.

[@KICKERMAN124]

This comment is garbage. Yamaha is full of the opposite

[@MattieXMoto]

Thank god there are no participation awards in racing

[@louiswooley966]

Will at least Whitney were great times!Go yamaha

[@johntomasik1555]

Where's consideration for amateurs coming from Europe, Australia, and S. Africa? The U.S. isn't MX dominant like it used to be. We are #1 with Instagram, though....lol....

[@doubleoddbuck00]

These series of vids are excellent!!!

[@ketonshaw4809]

Great inside view. Enjoyed the video. Lee them coming.

[@bryanber206]

I get chills watching this vurbmoto 🔥🔥

[@Kawiboy]

Fantastic 👍

[@cjmx3918]

Vurbmoto must be protected at all cost

[@gggracing113.]

Deagan for sure

[@robban8114]

nope

[@tohersfire4242]

@@robban8114 Stop it! Why do you think AMA is censoring riders content on race day. They know Haiden Deegan is coming. The last thing AMA would ever want to see is Deegan Racing. That independent race team would be led by Mom & Dad's well oiled machine. Your jealousy is out showing your reality. Haiden getting paid.

[@robban8114]

@@tohersfire4242 lmao i just think that he doesnt have what it takes for going PRO. Just my thought. Calm down Jamal

[@VlogEpicness]

@@tohersfire4242 you think the AMA is gonna stop Haiden from racing? Deegan will bring more attention to the sport since Pastrana. I think the AMA should welcome the exposure.

[@bradymxr4659]

@@robban8114 so what is it that you don’t think he has to make it? The kid loves and trains motocross. Right now they are deciding where they want to go. KTM or Yamaha. They had a video in that as well.

[@alwaysready4017]

Good content bro.

[@tylerspain1027]

Deegan gonna be the next super star in the pro ranks.

[@joelaliberte8006]

Literally goes against what they were saying in this video.. Sadly. No disrespect Haiden is stupid fast. But I grew up watching a ton of kids just like him. Austin Stroupe, Nico Izzi.. Even Mike Alessi was predicted to be all time great - Mike dominated amatuer ranks - most kids that raced him on 85's did not like him at all lol. Think about Ryan V who got second to Mike all the time... Maybe Haiden turns pro and doesn't like it anymore and could make just as much money from his Youbtube channel without the pressure and tough schedule and just have fun. And that kid that Haiden made come in 2nd or 3rd all the time has the drive to win more than him because he didn't in the amatuers. But yah neva know - I guess will see and that's what makes this fun to watch.

[@robertcox7220]

Yep

[@thefridaynetwork]

#BelieveTheHype

[@genesis2187]

Bring back the T shirts.

[@MichaelAMyers1957]

Also, factory teams need to stay out of amateur racing. They’re ruining it.

[@MichaelAMyers1957]

Makes no sense why kids can go race pro nationals then turn around an race an amateur national. Sandbagging at its finest. But, sandbagging is the cool thing to do so it is what it is

[@Breadmaster384]

Awesome

[@mildaudiophile3879]

The sport where being having money can help you win races.

[@dhdyrjfmenrydka]

this team is unreal, down to the 65s

[@genesis2187]

Levi is the first Villopoto-esq rider in a long time and I can’t wait to see what he does in the pros !

[@morijin691]

don't ever compare him with Villopoto Levi kitchen is 20 fuck🤮🤮

[@randydeitch3097]

PNW!!!

[@genesis2187]

@@morijin691 the key part of my whole sentence was the “esq”. I’m not saying he is going to win three titles in a row.

[@morijin691]

@@genesis2187😂🤣Jett Lawrence is the future

[@genesis2187]

@@morijin691 let’s hope he wins this title first then we can start saying he is actually the man. Lol.

[@scott729]

The four thumbs down must be paddle boat racers

[@matthewsmith5109]

Great video Vurb 📹 Will Hahn, what a great guy 👍

[@brunobarja8133]

Haiden Deegan is the future in pro Mx

[@mikegary6183]

Along with several other amateurs in his class currently.

[@Kickback_zack]

Love this series, vurb will always be on top.

[@jaymcnaughton8368]

There is a video of a interview with James Stewart, Ricky Ricky Carmichael and Travis Pastrana at Loretta's when they where all less than 15 years old, they were being interviewed because they were the top kids. I don't know who was coming in 2nd or 3rd to them, but I don't think I have ever heard of them.

[@Dustin34]

probably because no onr wss coming 2nd and third otherr than those 3?

[@haskinhardman4445]

12:02 you can't rewind a DVD either

[@MollyMOTOCROSSTIPSANDTRICKS]

Great vid

[@dariang6444]

Make more content like This please!

[@donovancaruso5494]

Deegan is gunna take it we all know it

[@belltown88squid28]

Awesome series vurb. Keep them coming!

[@joekovach2779]

Great amazing video

[@criticalthinkerr.i.p74]

hell yeah more content like this!

[@bjornjagt3073]

Great video!! Will there be more?

[@tomhudson1757]

THIS WAS INCREDIBLE

[@eddienapier4233]

Ryan dungy was also

[@timetter7062]

the dance..........

[@user-vz7tj4hq8b]

flying

[@livinglifewithnate2046]

Jett Lawrence

[@cycl3r1der7]

Thank you.

[@lookingoverhell3448]

chad reeds kids are up and comers too ,, but danger boy deegan is one of the best i've seen ,

[@mikegary6183]

Probably because he makes a video just about everyday, however there are a few equally as fast riders out there turning pro within the next two years. Ryder D, Evan Ferry, Chance Homas just to name three.

[@MrLeavittt]

More

[@jonphotos8631]

Great content! Keep it up

[@voz921]

The Yamaha sounds so good

[@carlosbarragan6729]

as a non mx racer it is hard to understand how families can put pressure on kids to risk their safety and their life (career) for something so expensive and not so profitable when in comparison to other career paths. even crazier is that people get tired of doing even the most fun of activities when they are doing it for work.... mind blowwwing

[@danwise8865]

Because family’s sacrifice everytbing they own to try and make their kid the next best thing.. preying to get that money back and 9times out of 10 it doesn’t work.. plus these kids have been racing and seriously grinding a strict diet and smashing the gym since they’re about 14/15.. so when they eventually turn pro at 19/20 they’re beat they have already had 5/6 years worth of pain missing out on what all their friends were doing