Why Didn’t I Get to Finish the 2 Stroke World Championship at Glen Helen?! All the Details

[@rasmuslkke8233]

Matt, the other day I showed your riding to my father and we both discussed and agreed on how genuinely awesome it makes you that you ride and keep up in AMA MX as a privateer. The pros have a whole team repairing their bikes, bringing them food, driving them to the track. Not hating on them at all but you have to do that all yourself. Not only that but you also ride a 250 smoker which is way harder than a 450. I myself feel exhausted after a day out on the track and barely have the energy to wash my bike and hang up my clothes so I can imagine it must be a lot harder on the bigger scale. I thought you should know I really admire your effort and you are an inspiration to us mortal folks.

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you I have so much fun doing it! Doing it this way is kind of all I have ever known so it’s kind of normal for me 😂 thanks for watching and supporting I appreciate it!

[@brunostudley2191]

Fair play dude you know the score 👍🏻💪🏻

[@motomatt6752]

Hey brother never ever feel like you’re letting us down by not racing or posting a video. Your number one thing to do is take care of yourself. I am so sorry about the situation. As a team manager your number one job is to take care of your riders and their needs. Anything you asked for is nothing to get excited about unreal. Keep your head up move on and regroup. We are all behind you buddy

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you I really appreciate it! Very thankful for all that went into the trip just bummed we couldn’t make it work, we are regrouping and getting ready to come back swinging on my own program!

[@mixerguru]

It could depending on how much b reel you have make great behind the scenes comedy reality

[@mattburkeen820]

I wish I had filmed all the commotion during the trip didn’t expect to have to tell all of this 😭

[@alw7499]

What a bummer bro. On a better note, I saw you on the Motocross Action Magazine video about the 2 stroke national earlier today. Keep rollin', you rock

[@mattburkeen820]

Sucked for sure, and yea couldn’t believe they featured someone who didn’t even finish that was pretty cool 😂😂 gonna keep on keepin on!

[@travhulb6625]

I bet you his son knows exactly how you feel🍻

[@mattburkeen820]

I hope they reconcile I wish them the best!

[@themotobarn702]

Matt, I'm blown away by how even keel, kind, thankful, and professional you remained through all of this nonsense! You're one heck of a rider and an awesome dude! That guy literally sounds unstable, so I'm glad you were both safe. On the topic of your hand going numb, your ulnar nerve is getting pinched, which I believe is the issue that AC was having. I hope you're able to get that worked out. Looking forward to meeting you and watching you race!

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you for the kind words I really appreciate it, glad it didn’t end up any worse! And I have been thinking it was carpal tunnel or something but that would make a lot of sense, thank you hopefully we will figure it out and be dialed for the summer!

[@bustedford]

Hang in there and dont get discouraged, youre just seperating the wheat from the chaffe and you did get to run at least the one race and did pretty decent👍🏻

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you I appreciate it, huge bummer but we live and learn!

[@redsox4203]

Wow Matty, sorry to hear. Don’t let people like that get u down. Reflect on the good. Dude u got to ride GLEN HELEN!!! Sounds like u met some good people & had ur girl with ya. And u came out without injury which is always a blessing. I know it sucks but shit happens. Keep ur head up & stay positive. Braaaaaaaaaappp

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you, definitely stoked to have ridden Glen Helen that was the one highlight of the trip! Stoked on the people I met and having Briana with me, made a really shitty day better!

[@landonbrock928]

We are always proud of you especially Landon!! We love how you always will look for the best in a bad situation. You have worked so hard and we seen it here on your KZbin and in person , you have pushed through all your pain and set backs and kept giving it all you had and we are proud of you!!! We are also sooo proud you got fired!!!! That’s freakin awesome!!! Shout out to your wonderful girlfriend as well!!! Thank you for filming and always being so sweet !!! Hope to see y’all soon at some races and keep up the awesome work! You both are amazing people and I’m so happy we have gotten to meet y’all and I will say it again and again, I’m so happy my son looks up to you as a role model!! Your not fake, your as real as it gets, you work hard, you push through pain and any bad shit that’s thrown your way and I’m happy that he looks up to you. I hate that you guys were in this unstable situation and I’m glad nothing serious happened to you guys especially being so far away from home. But even with everything you were dealing with there you still looked for the positives!!! That’s really awesome. Im 35 years old and I can honestly say that I wouldn’t have handled that situation as well as you guys did.

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you we really appreciate it! No sense in living life not looking for the good stuff!! It was pretty crazy but I’m glad it didn’t go any worse and that I didn’t get caught up in that crazy crash. Hopefully we will see y’all sooner than later at the races!!

[@SurfRinseRepeat]

Damn! Sounds like a nightmare...guy sounds unstable and unhinged. Glad you got out of there without a major blowout. Always trust your instincts. Looking forward to you getting back in shape and charging. Keep your head up.

[@mattburkeen820]

Still a little confused on how it all ended up going so sideways but we live and learn! Glad I went back and got my stuff. And will do, thanks for watching!

[@obro8709]

100% behind you Matt, keep on 2smoking....

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you! We will keep on smokin no choice

[@jackcompton8752]

Keep that positive attitude; it'll take you far. Glad you didn't get wrapped up in that giant crash. Get well & press on... oh, and marry that young lady! She's a keeper! ✌️

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you will do! And yea I definitely got lucky on that one, very grateful to be safe and not caught up in that!

[@bobkinney7913]

Matt, you and your inner circle are the kind of young people that give us hope for the future. Life experience is always the best lesson..... and this is definitely a lesson learned. "Mark" sounds like he has some serious emotional issues. You on the other hand have a solid core with Brianna and Superfan, hell all of us too! Get healthy and do your own thing, glad to see you know what is really important, I personally could care less about your results but I sure am glad I found your channel and have gotten to know you through it! When and if you decide you're done, I sure hope you keep making Arena Cross videos, or would even consider making some rider improvement type of stuf?.

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you I appreciate all the kind words! Was a bummer deal but stoked to be back to my crew back home. Better days ahead! And hopefully I can continue the arenacrash stuff, and when I’m done racing I would love to do my own business training riders so it would be cool to integrate my KZbin into that!

[@kraftysk1]

That's really rotten for you to have all that going on. But shout out to the moto community for offering you all that help. Will be rooting for you for the rest of the season. Best of luck to you.

[@mattburkeen820]

The Moto community has always been family!! Gotta love it. Thank you I appreciate it, we live and learn!

[@edwardvanwormer6993]

Sorry your trip didn't work out the way you planned. You're a good dude and everyone sees the effort you put in. Keep your chin up things will turn around.

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you I really appreciate the kind word! We are moving onto better things ahead 🤙🏻🤘🏻

[@Eubanks187]

Keep your head up dude. You’re an animal!

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you I appreciate it!

[@Excel144]

Sorry to hear it went So bad !! I would love to see you at the 2 Stroke World Championship at Glen Helen next year when you are in the best shape/health. Matt definitely you need to surround yourself with positive energy and outstanding people!! Outstanding people embrace the undeniable value of being positive. Optimism gives them the faith they need to achieve all their aims. They know that absolutely nothing they set out to accomplish can be accomplished without hope and confidence. For this reason, outstanding people make sure to smile a lot, to focus on the bright side and to positively acknowledge those who support them. If we want to be outstanding, we must be positive. We must love what we do enough that we allow that love to spill over onto everyone around us. Few things in this world are more powerful than giving another person a positive push. Optimism is the culture we want to create, so that the purpose we're pursuing has a greater chance at longevity. If someone puts us down or criticizes us, we need to keep believing in ourselves and turn that negative into something positive. We were born to win, but to be a winner, we must plan to win, prepare to win and expect to win. Purpose/Passion/Perseverance/Choice/Commitment/Failure/Support/Optimism = Pure excellence Pure excellence is like a higher state of grace when riding a dirt bike!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! w f o !!!!!!!!

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you, would be cool to get another try! Usually I am surrounded by a great group of people, this won’t happen again!

[@boothe7892]

Man having to deal with a guy like that sucks the fun right out of dirtbikes... keep your head up Matty

[@mattburkeen820]

Will do!! We live to shred another day 🤙🏻

[@Tyler27B]

Ugh that’s a terrible feeling when you are that committed into something and just want to leave. His son probably stopped racing because he did the same thing to him. I hope the best for Mark and you on your journey. Every experience is a learning one. Look at the bright side, you and the gf got to have an awesome trip other than the hurdles! Thanks for the story, I took something from it myself

[@mattburkeen820]

I hope the best for him as well! Very thankful for all that was done for me, hate it didn’t work out. Definitely a learning experience for myself, glad it was the same for you! Thanks for watching

[@chrisclifton9333]

ah man, Matt, so sorry you got saddled with someone else's mental health issues. I have been stuck in something similar and its no fun walking on egg shells all the time. I guess there's a reason he doesn't get along w/ his own son. In any case, and I think I speak for most here. I'm rooting for ya and will continue to support what you are doing.

[@mattburkeen820]

Total bummer, still a little confused on how it all went so sideways but I guess we live and learn! Thank you I really appreciate the support!

[@davidwashington7696]

Ive enjoyed watching you for a while you don't come across as anything but genuine guy keep up the hard work

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you I appreciate it will do!! Got a lot more to come this year just gotta get the body right

[@mikebarnato7632]

Proud of your 15th P in the first Moto that’s a stiff crowd out there and you are going to do better next time

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you hopefully there will be a next time! Was a shell of myself out there

[@freddyfred808]

Dang! That's quite the character building trip. Keep at it and keep the rubber side down!

[@mattburkeen820]

Character building indeed 😂😂 live and learn to shred another day!

[@freddyfred808]

@@mattburkeen820 That's the spirit!

[@mattburkeen820]

🤙🏻🤘🏻

[@danK440racing]

Stay positive, you’re a good person. Keep get’n it🤘

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you I appreciate the kind words! We live to shred another day, all is good!

[@motokx]

Matt please leave your on screen comments on the screen for a few more seconds. They always go by to fast to read. My friends who watch your videos say the same thing. Thanks for the great content!! Keep rocking!!

[@mattburkeen820]

You’re absolutely right I’m so sorry about that, for some reason iMovie sometimes leaves it up for longer than others unless I manually change it, which I will start doing, thanks for watching through my erratic editing! 😂

[@NickM8000]

Matt no matter what you do your spirit/vibe is always good! Always rooting for you brother! Hope to see you and Carson ripping one of these days! Both y’all are my favorite 2 smokers! I’d still say your living the dream man!

[@mattburkeen820]

I do my best! Feel like we have a lot of fun around here..at least usually lol. Would definitely be cool to shred with Carson sometime he’s a badass, maybe I can meet up with him when I go to washougal! And living the dream indeed, thankful for what I get to do!

[@mikehudgens7007]

Screw that guy Matt , you are out there doing it and sharing with the whole world !!!! I have been racing since 1977 and have cherished and still do every time I line up !!! It is too bad we have rotten eggs out there like this , we hear the dissapointment in your voice - the you tube world is behind you !!!! I currently race a 92 ktm mx 500 2 stroke , 84 YZ490/77 400 , half a dozen can-ams , and race my 88 cagiva wmx 250 and 91 husky wmx in the modern classes against the 4 strokers !!!!! Awesome you mentioned Carson - you both have the best channels out there - 2 strokes for life dude !!!!! Here is a big ole pre-mix BRAAAAAAAAP to you Matt !!!!!!!!!

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you I appreciate the support!! Badass bikes, I love it! And Carson is a legend, very cool of him to offer a bike to Me

[@trevorung3253]

Sorry the shitty experience you had to deal with. Dude obviously is a nut case. I'll be rooting you on and continue to watch your videos. Keep it up man 🤘🏽

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you I appreciate it! Grateful for all that was done for me just bummed we couldn’t make it work. Definitely will do, thanks for watching!

[@petertothRC-FPV]

Was hoping to see a different kind of battle man glad you were safe after all the carnage🍻

[@mattburkeen820]

Me too 😂😂 thank you glad to be safe!

[@billalverson5152]

Great attitude and effort Matt keep lookin up and pressin on and most of all keep it fun 👍☝️

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you I appreciate it! Back on our own with great support I’m stoked on it

[@Alphado214]

Stay positive! You have a ton of fans rooting for you! Get ready for the Nationals!

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you, should be a fun summer ahead if I can get my shit figured out!

[@Shady_115]

Keep it up man, good things will come your way

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you I hope so!

[@madisonbateman5500]

Idk who it is but if I was you I would call Kaplan, not a closed door, you got this man! I also am here for the arena crash carnage.

[@mattburkeen820]

I’d call him if I didn’t have such good support of my own for the year. Really excited to get back to my own deal tbh!

[@dawsonhorne]

Rough weekends are a part of the sport but my lord man. No one deserves to be treated like this. Keep grinding and pumping out the content bro. Will never forget when I KO’d myself at Windy Hill and you whipped so hard to avoid landing on my lifeless body lol.. Can’t wait to see what the rest of the year has in store for you 🤘🏻

[@mattburkeen820]

Was definitely one of the crazier Moto ordeals I’ve heard of or been a part of and I’ve been around a while! And could never land on someone if I can somehow help it! Thank you onwards and upwards from here

[@antfal-n-everything7154]

Blessings to you Matt, the balance in this is your awesome supportive girlfriend, and your KZbin channel which is awesome.

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you! We have a lot of fun going to the races together, and has been a lot of fun growing the channel also thanks for watching!

[@Jackwoods511]

Chin up mate! No one deserves that kind of treatment, onto bigger and better things! 😊

[@mattburkeen820]

Better days ahead for sure! Looking forward

[@stevenfields4740]

We still support you can’t wait for budds creek this summer

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you I appreciate it, see you there!!

[@travisspiker4284]

Dude, don’t hang it up! You have adversity and an insane amount of skill in you. It’s an inspiration to watch. Use to race a yz250 in my hay day and you got me back on one. You’re the reason I bought that bike. Yamaha should pay you lol. Fuck all the noise and idiot people. Run into them in ever profession. Look ahead and put best foot forward, you will succeed! Thanks for the badass vids. You’re a badass on a bike!

[@mattburkeen820]

Not giving up don’t worry! Just been tough lately gotta get that comfort back. Thank you for all the kind words I appreciate it, better times ahead on the YZ!!

[@user-mo8tm4jw2l]

Your still young dude. Put the head down and get after it. Your plenty fast and capable. Just get after the training. One day at a time my dude. You’ll get there.

[@mattburkeen820]

Gonna keep on keepin on! Just tough how bad the arm pump has been. Hopefully i can get it together

[@user-mo8tm4jw2l]

@@mattburkeen820 you will dude. Happens to all of us when we are out of shape. All things your probably already know but whatever you can do to work your core and legs to do more work for you your arms will work less. I started grip taping my plastic and not just my chassis and it’s made a huge difference for me as well as more aggressive pegs. I had 5 surgeries and a cadaver acl put in and I’ve ridden maybe 40-50 hours and raced once in the last 2 years since it’s happened. Arm pump is real. Ride ride ride some more man. It will begin to fade as your fitness comes back. Im back full time now, which for me is 3-4 times a week if I’m lucky. Good weather just hit. It’s a grind to train at home sometimes but it always pays off on the bike. Especially coming off long recovery’s. You got this pimp. 🫡🤘🏻👊🏻

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you!

[@joeschaos3794]

Woaaah that sucks, sorry you had to go through this, this guy sounds like a bitter bully.. well done on keeping your head on what's important 🙌 at your place I don't know if I could have..

[@mattburkeen820]

Was definitely a crazy situation! Glad to be out the other side of it. Thank you I appreciate you watching!

[@teddyallen9172]

Hang in there Matt Don’t let it get you down

[@mattburkeen820]

Definitely won’t let it keep us down, another race weekend back local this weekend!

[@mikemccarthy6127]

Hey Matt. Been loving the channel since I stumbled upon it maybe a year ago. Don't give up! If you race Spring Creek up in MN this summer hit me up and we can get you some places to ride and stay for your trip. Also Scott Plessinger's East Fork MX outside Cinci is an awesome track 3 hours from the Crawfordsville IN track. I've ridden East Fork a ton over the years when I was down there. Sounds like you and Aaron P connected at Glen Helen. His dad (Scott) is a great guy too.

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you I appreciate it, that would be awesome I’m hoping to make it back to Millville this year! And Scott’s tracks are always good, my family is from up there and I’m gonna try to get up there to race a few time this year!

[@mikemccarthy6127]

@@mattburkeen820 Very cool Matt! At East Fork I used to bring Denny the onsite caretake a case of beer and help him drink a few after the open riding days. It was always a good time out there. Scott rebuilt a YZ250 crank for me once too. I'll try and reach out later in the summer to see if you plan to make it up to MN. I was rooting for you last year at Millville. I thought you qualified but the bike broke?

[@mattburkeen820]

I was in a qualifying spot on the last lap of the lcq and my bike broke going up mt Martin 😭 redemption this year!

[@kentkerrigan2164]

Keep your head up dude, sucks what happened but hopefully this opens another door that is an excellent opportunity for you this coming year. numbness is definitely carpel tunnel I struggle with it too its terrible especially trying to pass out. Bad dude and hope this doesn't keep you down!

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you I appreciate it, excited to move forward and be back to my own deal! Have some awesome people supporting me and excited to make it a great year!

[@912mx]

Respect you for not blasting him but I would without hesitation to make sure he doesn’t do this to somebody else. Glad you guys are safe though🙏🏼

[@mattburkeen820]

Thanks man just tried to get outta dodge and leave the situation in the rear view! Glad it didn’t go any worse and really stoked to have not been laid out in that start crash

[@heyguyoffroad]

Dam brother sorry to hear all this. Man this sucks I wish you could’ve had a better experience. Keep your head up man keep grinding on never give up!!

[@mattburkeen820]

Bummer but you live and learn! Our heads are up and we are ready for what’s next, thanks for watching!

[@kylereece575]

Ahhhh matt what a shame. Been waiting for your upload these last few days 😮

[@mattburkeen820]

Total bummer! Way she goes sometimes I guess

[@c1utchzz729]

Hey man get ‘em next time everyone in the KZbin chat was looking for you either the outcome we are here for the ride!

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you all I really appreciate the support from everyone!! Better days ahead 🤙🏻

[@jacksonbradley6191]

Wow, keep fighting the good fight bud. I had carpel tunnel surgery on both wrist, had a couple of big ones as my hands fell asleep and couldn't feel the bars. You can get tested for it. It's a quick and simple surgery with about 4-5 day recovery. Get it checked before the nationals!

[@mattburkeen820]

I gotta figure something out because the arm pump has gotten unmanageable. Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching!

[@chush5828]

Don’t give up matty ur the man !

[@mattburkeen820]

No quit here! Got some stuff to figure out but gonna do my best to figure it out!

[@m3hsid10]

Move on Matty! People like that are seriously hurting inside regardless of how tough they try to appear on the outside. He obviously was using you to live vicariously through since the relationship with his son is broken.. Thankful that you and your girlfriend didn't get caught up in something even worse as it seems like that was a distinct possibility. Prayers for new, better and healthy opportunities to find their way to you. Keep keepin' on in Faith.

[@mattburkeen820]

Trust me we moved on as quick as possible 😂 glad it didn’t end up any worse for sure, live and learn and hopefully we will get another shot at it some day!

[@richardsmith7917]

Mark has no friends! When you fist fight with your kid over little stuff you're in a weird place! Period. Put up the donation button and we'll finance the trip. You need your own stuff to feel comfortable! Heal up and use this experience as motivation!!! You're a solid dude and your girlfriend is solid gold!!! Put the button up! We all know you're a humble fella!!!!

[@mattburkeen820]

It was a tough dynamic, just bummed it didn’t work out a lot went into it! We are definitely motivated, and agreed don’t know what I’d do without her! I have a patreon if anyone is looking to support its patreon.com/mattburkeen820 I appreciate it!!

[@2smokejoke]

Damn dude, that's super unfortunate I know where you're coming from. It's hard to make things happen when dealing with BS like that. Sorry to hear that man.

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you I appreciate it! We live and learn to send it another day

[@2smokejoke]

@@mattburkeen820 hell yeah man🤘🤘🤘

[@mattburkeen820]

🤙🏻🤘🏻

[@superfan311]

Glad your back let's go race Muddy creek sat haabraaapbipp, build some momentum for the nationals !

[@mattburkeen820]

Money creek can’t come soon enough

[@superfan311]

I'm getting hyped lol new piston outlaw Nash expired AMA Card jaja

[@mattburkeen820]

Buappppp

[@raymondharold5973]

Matt, ever since I started watching your content (Yamaha 250 outdoor last season) I’ve been nothing but impressed by your professionalism mixed with a great sense of humor, IT HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH YOU there’s a reason why his son isn’t doing racing with him. Actually you got to experience a mini dad x 10 California style that doesn’t know how to have a “GOOD TIME” so keep the Faith your a great racer and your channel is very entertaining sorry you’re girlfriend had to deal with the BS! ❤️🙏💪😁

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you for the kind words! Bummer deal, hate it for both of them. Glad you’re enjoying the channel, we got better things to come!

[@vincepiazza7582]

your a great guy.that mark is just ...live and learn.moving on thats what we do

[@mattburkeen820]

Live and learn indeed, thanks for the kind words I appreciate it, doing my best here!

[@granttaylorvlogs]

Your armpump issue sounds identical to what took me out of arenacross this year. Go to a good chiropractor and try having “traction” done on your neck. It will release pressure from nerves that run to your hands. Did a complete 180 for me. I literally couldn’t sleep at night my arms would pump up so bad.

[@granttaylorvlogs]

I’ve had a very similar issue with a sponsor. Crazy how some people can be a light switch.

[@mattburkeen820]

I will definitely look into that because I gotta figure something out, it sucks!! And yea crazy how quick things can change but we live and learn and move forward!

[@mototrials582]

Anyone who motos a lot should have one of those inversion table/back swings you hang from your ankles on. Rocking motion from upside down to level and some gentle movements while upside down helps everything decompress.

[@granttaylorvlogs]

@@mototrials582 i had one until I broke my back. Now I can’t use it anymore. But that only decompresses the back. The traction is to release the neck. 👍🏻

[@mattburkeen820]

I gotta look into traction I’m sure my neck is jacked it’s always tight

[@bradblake4035]

Man I hate that for you, I hope to meet you at 221mx. I had the same problem with my hands going numb for years, I finally went to ortho Carolina never had that problem again. Don’t let people like that dude get you down, just have fun!

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you, hopefully I’ll see you there sometime it’s a great track! I’m gonna have to look into ortho Carolina, what ended up being the problem? Thanks for the suggestion we will definitely be back to having fun asap!

[@peek2661]

I would've reacted the same way, hell I probably woulda been out long before. Respect the patience, keep er singin!

[@mattburkeen820]

Not sure how I hung on for as long as I did but for damn sure did my best! Live and learn to shred another day, we got better stuff to come!

[@peek2661]

@@mattburkeen820 Yewwwwww! lesss get it

[@mattburkeen820]

No choice!

[@liammarlow6052]

Hopefully someone with some financial power will see this and maybe get you back out for the next one. Someone who can offer a more relaxed set up by the sounds of it and open to your ideas and input. Sometimes things just aren't meant to be! Chin up mate and we're all looking forward to watching more of your races this summer 🤘

[@mattburkeen820]

Would be cool to get another try another year but not gonna hold my breath :( shit happens, doesn’t always work out! Thanks for watching I appreciate it

[@jasonboche]

I had been anxiously waiting for this update fearing the worst (you got hurt) since I saw you DNS/DNF moto 2. I've got to say I never expected this. Quite a bizarre turn of events. I feel quite bad for what you went through because you seemed to be having so much fun at Glen Helen. Hats off to Mark for and others for getting you to Glen Helen but based on your side of the story, it sounds like he needs some help - I hope for his sake and his family's sake he's able to get that help. Speaking of help, if there's anything I can do to help, please let me know.

[@mattburkeen820]

At least this story is better than me being hurt! Thankful it wasn’t that outcome. Definitely never would have expected the trip to go like this! Very appreciative of everything that went into making the Trip happen just hate we couldn’t even finish it off. And thank you for offering your help I really appreciate that, we are back Home now and ready for better days ahead!

[@PhilipKanarkowski-kn6jz]

Matt, very professional explanation ,you’ll have a home to call your own for high point , a backup 22 yz prepped for inspection with a fresh Pr2 suspension if needed that just rios on map 1 and full support for this event - Factory💪💯😂

[@mattburkeen820]

Thanks for having my back factory!!

[@kevnotty4573]

Keep your head up!! See ya at a few nationals and I totally get the story. Have 2 episodes just like that happened to me as well!! #820 #pushinOn #NoChoice

[@mattburkeen820]

See you this summer! Back to my own program that we know and love 😂

[@kevnotty4573]

@mattyB ... You now see that MX/SX will.set you up for rest of your life living a professional lifestyle ... As you just got to witness not everyone is on this program. Throwing food @I-Hop?!?? Something a child would do and then get there ass whooped!!

[@mattburkeen820]

Was glad I didn’t witness that one myself, the hotel deal was enough for me

[@kevnotty4573]

@8-2-0... Brotha like I said, been on both sides. Did super good once and had a couple wanna sign me up for like 5 national events right then and there, were going to Applewhites place, just got huge heads and crazy eyes with a big event W... -New Skin and Super Glue GEL have same ingredients-

[@comebackkid3931]

Keep on rocking brother we love you see ya the races

[@mattburkeen820]

Yessir will do thank you!!

[@daysailor_c34]

Keep your head up, all the other crap going on with you and the racing will work itself out. Glad you're okay, that was the nastiest high speed crash I've ever seen.

[@mattburkeen820]

Will do! We will be alright. And very thankful to not have been in that, it was so gnarly!

[@cordellpak]

feel bad for this mark guys family, cant imagine what it'd be like having to be around him full time.

[@mattburkeen820]

Bummer deal, I wish them the best!

[@SSRacing66]

Wow, that's really sad that you got stuck in a situation like that, even worse that it was for this event. Hopefully you get another chance in 2024. Keep Brapping! Oh, and you can race my YZs anytime 👊

[@mattburkeen820]

Definitely a bummer! Maybe I’ll get another chance one day. And thank you I appreciate that! 👊🏻

[@rrichr2639]

Keep grinding champ!!! You deserve better!!

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you!! Will do, better days ahead for sure!

[@brettwilliford4350]

Stay positive. If you come back to California to race I’d like to help out whatever way possible. Funds, bike or housing.

[@mattburkeen820]

We are all good, better times ahead!! Thank you very much I really appreciate that, I’m not sure when I’ll be able to make it back out there for another chance but I’ll keep you in mind!

[@barkeep25]

Being far from home and having a fall out with someone you are supposed to be a team with is a shitty feeling, I know, especially when they pretty much have control of everything... props to your gf for coming out and being supportive. I think she's a keeper. Anyways... fuck it, you had an experience, could've been better but live and learn, tomorrow is a new day!!!

[@mattburkeen820]

Definitely a crazy feeling all the way out there in the middle of that! Really don’t know what I would have done without her, I was really about to go crazy until she arrived 😂 live and learn indeed, thanks for watching!

[@TheMixtec1910]

Hey brother next time you need any help down here in So Cal, just reach out to any Vet MX guys SouthWest Chapter! We got you! I was nice to meet you on Sat!

[@mattburkeen820]

Will definitely keep you in mind, was great to meet you guys as well love what y’all do!!

[@TheMoparGarage]

Dude what a toxic situation, damn. Just glad you’re out of it! That’s gnarly.

[@mattburkeen820]

The same word came to my mind on day 2 of the trip! Just wanted to finish it out, bummer we weren’t even able to do that!

[@TheMoparGarage]

@@mattburkeen820 in any case dude, keep up the fight! Really a bummer to hear the wind out of the sails a little bit for you. Maybe just spectate only at Arenacross events from now on and we’ll keep the injuries to a minimum!

[@mattburkeen820]

No quit in us just yet! Except for arenacrash we just might quit that 😂😭

[@TheMoparGarage]

@@mattburkeen820 hahaha let’s go!!

[@itsmeforsure5475]

I think we're relieved you survived the carnage on the 250 start. That was insane. I haven't seen that kind of carnage since the C class fight club in arenacrash. Sounds like Mark has issues so just let him go. I like how you reflect on it though and think about your actions, thats a good influence to your younger followers. For the hands going numb, checkout ulna nerve flossing. Put your hands straight in the air, bend at the elbow and put your arms over your head. Move your head from side to side. I saw a video on it and did it for a few days and my hands haven't gone numb since.

[@mattburkeen820]

I’m definitely thankful to have not been caught in that, it was so gnarly!! He has definitely been let go, and I’ve been let go from him so all worked out 😂 wow that’s cool I’m definitely gonna try that thank you for the suggestion! I’ve been thinking it was some carpal tunnel shit the whole time

[@ddavisgaming]

Anyone who knows you knows you're very appreciative to race dirt bikes. This guy sounded like a nightmare, hope you get the chance to race as much as possible without dealing with the off track bullshit.

[@mattburkeen820]

Thanks dude I really appreciate the kind words! Back home now and back to my own program so all is well and Better times are ahead, hope you’re doing good!

[@mavericknausha611]

That was the gnarliest race I’ve ever been to to have that many crashes in one day it was so bad. It was literally ambulance after ambulance hope those people who got seriously injured are okay.

[@mattburkeen820]

I’ve never seen so many ambulances at one place 😭 I think they should all recover from the start crash but prayers to all indeed!

[@dirtbikeordie]

keep up the good mind set man! hard work pays! negative people make you have negative thoughts... keep being you dude!

[@mattburkeen820]

Doing my best! We will keep on keepin on, got a lot more to come!

[@scottyboy7462]

Stay strong bro!! We all support you- i don't care about results. Just keep being real buddy!! Sounds like mark has some problems completely unrelated to you but doesn't know how to deal with them. ❤️🇺🇸

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you for the support, we will stay real around here I promise you that! It was a bummer deal, very thankful for everything that went into making the trip happen just hate that it had to end like it did!

[@edking9336]

Soooo I’d take it that you had to be thinking the whole trip that your co-drivers dad is a pretty freakin awesome dad (and person in general) lol. Always feel blessed for the good people in your life.

[@mattburkeen820]

100%!! Very thankful for them

[@andygyz122]

OMG!! That dude has a real problem with anger. If he is the owner of that company, I'm surprised he even has a company. Can you imagine how he treats his employees? That REALLY sucks for you Matty. Now I know why I couldn't find you in the races. I watched tones of videos of the 2 stroke nationals and couldn't find you at all. I feel really bad for you and Brianna. This could have been a really fun trip for you guys. But instead, you had to deal with an assh***. Try and loosen your grip on the handlebars for the arm pump. You probably already know this though. Again, I'm really bummed for you Matty. Focus on the future and move on. Looking forward to the nationals this summer and btw, my daughter's name is also Brianna. Be safe.

[@mattburkeen820]

He is not the owner of the company, he does not even work for the company so I hate that their name got brought into this. Really bummed I couldn’t show what I was made of out there but the issues with my body were putting a stop to it even before I wasn’t allowed to race. Thank you, onward and upward from here!

[@keithbeal1214]

A couple things: First and foremost....your positive vibes, results and hard tiring work getting to these races by watching your channel is testament of your character. You don't need to explain this to us or anyone, but I understand why you are. Your youtube fans clearly see this and WE HAVE YOUR BACK!!! You're getting it off your chest and feel like this Mark is smearing your integrity! Also, it's a good thing your girlfriend's dad wasn't along for the trip! I think he would've made Mark look like a guy that came out in the losing end of a Hockey fight! Then afterwards when Mark is picking his teeth off the dirt he says, "Lets go Matttttttyyyyyyy!" LOL

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you I really appreciate the kind words! And yea good thing he wasn’t there it may have ended ugly for everyone 😂😭 better days ahead, we live and learn and move on to the next thing!

[@hannesleijowall5727]

Dont give up man! Get some rest, start some regular training again. You & Jeff are the best ever, hook up with him and have a some fun training sessions together and you will be ready to rip for real in no time :D

[@mattburkeen820]

We won’t give up don’t worry! Been working hard but these road blocks have been tough to get through, and I was hoping to do some shredding with Jeff but I think he is about to be west coast bound for the start of the nationals!

[@hannesleijowall5727]

@@mattburkeen820 Great to hear! Yeah that sucks. Broke my colarbone 6w ago, it sucks but hey, atleast I had fun while doin it hahaha! Dont work to hard amigo, have some fun aswell :)

[@mattburkeen820]

Fun will definitely be had! And damn sorry to hear, hopefully you’re back after it soon!

[@eugenespreutels8305]

Oh wow, bet you can't wait to get back home on your own bike and your own program. Sorry how that all went down, hoping things turn around for you soon and we get to see you out there tearing it up. Cheers!

[@mattburkeen820]

Definitely stoked to be back home and doing my own thing, got some great people behind me and I’m very thankful for the program I’ve got back here! Thank you I appreciate it, better days ahead

[@droz7503]

Thanks for the update. I have your back. F Mark he is the one that lost. Chin up!!

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you! Bummer but we will move on and get back to the shred

[@dyldomane]

Never letting us down! We can tell your temperament but out here in KY that boy would get fucking mopped.

[@mattburkeen820]

Doing my best! Bummer deal but we live and learn and move forward

[@proracermx2]

you need to put rightguard on your hands before riding, you get blisters from water, in which rightguard helps a ton. its a offroad trick

[@mattburkeen820]

Oh wow I’ve never heard that one! If they are somehow not healed by the weekend I’ll have to do that

[@proracermx2]

@@mattburkeen820 ya when i went from mx to offroad years ago my hands got jacked up doing 2 hour races, so i learned that from another racer, under thin gloves help to, but i dont like them b/c i lose feeling with the grips... kill it this year in mx!~

[@mattburkeen820]

Thanks for the tips, and thank you gonna be a fun summer if I can get the body figured out!

[@tygockley1292]

Keep your head up young man go in orthopedic spine doctor because of the arm is going numb. Trust me five back operations, one neck operation liter but you’re still young. I’m over the 50 Mark.

[@mattburkeen820]

I never would have thought it would be anything other than carpal tunnel..thank you for the suggestion I’m going to look more into that!

[@_WatsoBrii94_]

Good shit on sticking around and defending your character unintentionally ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾 real ones know and can see the bullshit bruh and reallly good shit on the hotel bit that was my first thought tbh. Keep on keepin on kickinwing 💪🏽💪🏽 you still got juice in the tank and Ikno you can still haul mail with or without direct support like this trips. Someone if not already is going to see ya grind and put you on and or into a position just keep on grinding 💪🏽🙏🏽🤝🏾 and Ngl you always having worries like bike setup performance trip structure and what not will for sure raise your cortisol levels and cause feet hands to swell and or go numb ontop of severe fatigue during any type of tensioning. I can for sure see that being a plentiful amount of reason with the issues on top of recovering from being sick and for sure cause it you to be deficient in minerals and such. When it was you and Superfan even when you didn’t feel the greatest and or had one bike, you were enjoying every part of it not worrying about shit besides racing and having fun. You’ll be back to that in no time ✊🏾🤝🏾

[@mattburkeen820]

Did my best! I know we still got good days ahead of us just gotta find that comfort and feeling again! Unfortunately I have been having the hand problems before the trip so it couldn’t just be stress, but me and Superfan are headed back Racing this weekend and fun will definitely be had!

[@hunterdelgado2402]

Wow not the conclusion I expected lmao. Way she goes, what a story to tell now

[@mattburkeen820]

Not the conclusion I had in mind myself 😂 ways of the road, live and learn!

[@braidyfisher3351]

Im sorry for your experience out in so cal. I didnt ride well either, i almost missed my 1st moto because i was watching you pros. I was moto 5. Crashed into the back of anotger racer, tweaked my bars. Reset them for moto 2, but they were too far forward, so i got some terrible headshake that wore me out after 3 laps. Thats racing i guess

[@mattburkeen820]

Thanks man can’t win ‘em all! And damn I hate to hear that, glad you’re not hurt though! Hopefully better times ahead for both of us 👊🏻

[@Briank-ef5iq]

Kaplan cycles , he’s starting a race team I’m sure he would love to have you !! Kaplan Cycles get on the gas !! An God Bless America 🇺🇸

[@jpesicka492]

And Kaplan America loves him some 2 strokes!

[@mattburkeen820]

I would hit him up but I already have great support of my own for the season, just didn’t have it for this race! Thank you for the suggestion though I appreciate it

[@Briank-ef5iq]

@@mattburkeen820 understand!! Still cheering for ya ! Best of luck this Season! 💨

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you so much!!

[@daverupes7022]

Sorry man he must have something else going on in his mind or life and needs to take care of it. Too bad you had to deal with him being like that! Really looking forward to seeing you this summer ripping and I think you and Carson would do great together riding in the future. Your girlfriend is a boss too BTW!!

[@mattburkeen820]

Very thankful for everything that went into the trip just sucks we couldn’t make it work! Thank you I’m excited for the summer and would love to shred with Carson he’s a legend!! And she absolutely is I don’t know what I’d do without her!

[@east_coast_filmz]

WOW… I can’t imagine your mentality throughout that trip. How could you possibly race with all that going on. Hate it for you brother. Onto the nationals keep working 💪🏼

[@mattburkeen820]

Pretty crazy. Thanks man!! Live and learn, hopefully I’ll see you guys at a race soon!

[@TheCapixClan]

Good for you on keeping composure Matt. I’m not one to bash another before getting to know the person but buddy sounds like a tool. It’s not your words, it’s coming from me but F the crew jerking ya around like so. Mosiman & yourself were the 2 I was so hyped for over the weekend. Keep your head up bubba, hoping so much to meet you in person at redbud this summer. Love what you do & will always support, great guy that has fun & you carry yourself very well. 👊🏻❤️

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you I’m not trying to bash but everyone wanted to know why I didn’t race! Head is up and better times are ahead, see you at red bud!! Gonna be a fun summer if I can get my shit figured out!

[@TheCapixClan]

@@mattburkeen820 right on my man! If you need a hand at redbud I’d love to help with filming also! Not looking for a penny, just want to support. I have a camera I’ll be bringing along anyways & can grab additional vlog clips. When it’s closer to race time I’ll reach out again over IG for contact info if interested. 👍🏻

[@mattburkeen820]

That would be super cool definitely reach out before the race, thank you very much for offering that I appreciate it!! See you there!

[@celica49]

Bummed to hear it man. I was hoping to see you killing it on the track. See you at Lakewood I hope

[@mattburkeen820]

Was hoping to be killing it on the track but even before this all happened I was riding like shit anyways so just wasn’t my weekend! If all works out we will see you there!!

[@benjaminmay7886]

Just glad you are Good and not injured Matt...Sorry u had to deal with a Mark ass bi polar..Keep Grinding and moving forward!! Use that Bad MoJo as a learning experience is all u can do.. Enjoy watching you Rip the YZ 2SMOKE!!Peace Dakota Gang Mt..

[@mattburkeen820]

Same here, lucky to not have gotten caught up in the crash! And thank you, bummer deal but learning experience for sure and into better things, thanks for watching Dakota gang!!

[@JamesyMusial14]

Sucks to hear Matt I was really looking forward to seeing the videos drop of you racing and getting some good results 😢 I guess now you know next time you might have more luck getting help and accomodation through some California fans local to the race there’s some good dudes in the sport such as Carson Brown like you said. Give it another crack next year 👍🏽

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you hopefully I will get another chance some day! Will still have quite a bit of footage dropping on my channel tomorrow but it’s just not all that I thought it would be! But we try to Show all the good and bad around here, stay tuned and thanks for watching!

[@kochj0713]

Super stressful Matt .. That would be tuff situation..

[@mattburkeen820]

Stressful indeed! My body struggles weren’t allowing me to race to my potential anyways but it was a lot going on down there!

[@ddrowdy7666]

15th in the first moto aint bad especially when your sponsor is stressing you out. I find arm pump to be stress related, if I am thinking or worrying about something it always flairs up, no I dont have a cure, just seems to help if I slow down and get my head right. Sounds like Mark is going thru his own shit and decided to spread it around. Don't let it get you down. Also you were right in not wanting to talk about not doing as well as you expected, it is important to not dwell on it. There is a little book about it called "with winning in mind", try to get a hold of a copy. Written by a competition shooter but applies to any and all sports.

[@mattburkeen820]

I was so embarrassed 😭 but like you said just tried to put it out of my head and thought I had done a good job of it! Thanks for the suggestion I’ll have to check it out

[@austinreed341]

stay up matty b! keep bein a real one

[@mattburkeen820]

We will keep doing that I promise you! Thanks for watching!

[@brokewheels5]

Man that sucks! Sounds like Mark used to run Orange county choppers.

[@395PRS]

This is pretty fkn funny!😆🤣🤣😂

[@mattburkeen820]

😂😂😂

[@brokewheels5]

@@mattburkeen820 keep the videos coming!

[@mattburkeen820]

No choice will do!!

[@slydog4535]

Dam that dude is bipolar. I saw that gnarly pile up and then no videos, had me concerned

[@mattburkeen820]

Was a rough trip but you live and learn! Glad to be safe, that pileup was insane I just missed it

[@chrismoore3104]

Yo bro you never let anyone of us down who watch your videos man. Seriously. And as far as this mark guy, he sounds like he has some definite mental issues. You do your thing this year man and just have fun, that's what moto is all about

[@mattburkeen820]

Thank you I appreciate it! He’s long in the rear view so looking ahead to making it a great summer this year!