Jeremy McGrath on changing Supercross, where modern Dirt Bikes are lacking and more…

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  • čas přidán 20. 05. 2024
  • Jeremy McGrath is the King of Supercross. With 72 wins and 7 championships he stands alone as the man inside a stadium. Obviously I am a lifelong fan of MC but it wasn't until recently we got to hang out at Mammoth Motocross where I got to see the secret to all of his success. He really love riding his dirtbike.
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    00:00:00 Intro
    00:03:05 When Jeremy & Gypsy crossed paths
    00:07:14 Racing Mammoth
    00:11:17 No fairytale ending to Jeremy's career
    00:15:34 Jeremy's Amateur Career
    00:16:59 Admitting not being a good motocross rider
    00:23:18 Being friends with your competitors
    00:27:53 Did Jeremy McGrath make a lot of money??
    00:31:54 Jeremy on the Deegans / Crusty Demons vs SX Riders
    00:43:39 New Factory Rides
    00:45:26 Ducati taking over Supercross??
    00:56:13 Supercross is in a good spot!
    01:01:35 Leaving Honda
    01:16:07 Loosing to Ricky Carmichael
    01:22:09 Being the King of Supercross
    01:29:24 Jeremy's Retirement
    01:35:00 Being a Kawasaki Ambassador
    01:38:16 Putting Supercross on my back
    01:54:37 When did Jeremy become 'SHOWTIME'
    02:01:52 Supercross Personalities
    02:07:21 Was SMX a Success? (TOO MUCH RACES)
    02:31:08 Evolution of Supercross Tracks
    02:33:54 Terrafirma (90's Moto Movies)
    02:38:11 Did Jeremy feel like a ROCKSTAR in the 90's
    02:46:49 Attitude throughout your career
    02:49:11 Nearly had a PERFECT SEASON in Supercross
    02:51:18 Rivalry with Jeff Emig
    02:58:12 The Feeling of MXON
    03:01:45 World Vets Prep
    03:13:58 Outro

Komentáře • 451

  • @gypsytalespodcast9369
    @gypsytalespodcast9369  Před 6 měsíci +36

    This really was a bucket list podcast for me! Jeremy McGrath is still the absolute man! What's your favourite MC memory?

    • @danlowery8749
      @danlowery8749 Před 4 měsíci +3

      On track is probably 2000 Dallas supercross where he was clipped by Windham coming out of the first turn. I was in the stands no more than 20 feet away from where he hit dirt. Watching him in person come back from 40+ seconds down to almost a podium was insane.
      Also, he started quadding the second rythym section on a 2 stroke!! He had to have been 8-10 feet higher in the air than everyone else. It doesn’t translate on tv.
      Off track, his wife was battling her diagnosis and searching for donor matches. She has thankfully made a healthy recovery. He actually took the time to message me and say thank you for volunteering as a candidate. Who knows how many hundreds or thousands of people he did that for.
      MC is a 100 percent class act and quality human being

    • @mrfuzz6744
      @mrfuzz6744 Před 4 měsíci +2

      Really good stuff - I was following SX in the late 90s/early 00s so it was good to hear the inside take from Jeremy. I was not such a big fan at first of MC since he seemed cocky, but this sheds some light as to his approach and why he did what he did. He seems like a good guy, even back then if you really paid attention in interviews he was likeable, but of course everyone likes to see the top dop taken down (so at the time I was pulling for RC when he come into 250s!)

    • @robertrishel3685
      @robertrishel3685 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Just….72 Supercross wins…🙏🤯. Just think about that for a moment. Seventy-Two👑
      All done with style, grace, professionalism and a distinct lack of any malevolence. No one will ever equal what he did, I just don’t believe it’s possible.

    • @recordfishhunter9234
      @recordfishhunter9234 Před 3 měsíci

      Bro this is now my favorite MC memory great interview this was a thing of beauty like MCs riding. Great job enjoyed every minute of this interview !

    • @kevinbrock1323
      @kevinbrock1323 Před měsícem

      We went to Atlanta sx most of the 90s. When my cousin and I were around 9 or 10 we would sneak to the front of the line for team Honda autographs.

  • @dagodigs
    @dagodigs Před 7 měsíci +255

    Jeremy met my brother who had cancer in 97 at Silverdome Michigan supercross my brother was 18 yr old the king gave him his jersey off his back and signed it! MC is the Best Of All TIME! He is a legend 💪💪

    • @edwardstroko4665
      @edwardstroko4665 Před 6 měsíci +7

      That’s awesome!! 😎🙏

    • @dagodigs
      @dagodigs Před 6 měsíci

      @@edwardstroko4665 he is a great champion the best to ever do it!

    • @jameszbierski391
      @jameszbierski391 Před 6 měsíci +5

      That’s awesome mate. What a Legend

    • @dagodigs
      @dagodigs Před 6 měsíci +2

      @@jameszbierski391 hell yea Jeremy is the best

    • @dagodigs
      @dagodigs Před 6 měsíci +19

      My brother used to put the chemo machine in a backpack tapes his catheter and IV lines with electric tape to his arms so they weren't dangling and go race Motos!💪

  • @danlowery8749
    @danlowery8749 Před 7 měsíci +94

    MC is the real GOAT of supercross. He elevated a fringe motorsport with speed, flow, rhythm, and innovation like no one else.

    • @danlowery8749
      @danlowery8749 Před 7 měsíci +3

      Oh yeah, and he could jump his bike out of the stadium, too.

    • @dagodigs
      @dagodigs Před 7 měsíci +2

      @@danlowery8749 yea he could

    • @dawkins73510
      @dawkins73510 Před 7 měsíci +4

      One of the smoothest to ever get on a bike. Made it look effortless, while hauling ass!!

    • @edwardstroko4665
      @edwardstroko4665 Před 6 měsíci +4

      @@dagodigsSteel Roots!!!😎💪🇺🇸

  • @christomsett1819
    @christomsett1819 Před 7 měsíci +96

    MC was my hero as I raced through the 90s... his so humble...Still 1 of if not the best champion the sport has had.

    • @55tmilam
      @55tmilam Před 6 měsíci +2

      Same here! Them when I met him a few times ( during his racing days) he just as down to earth! He was amazing and acted like we had known each other for years,a great champion and human!

    • @user-un5my5bw4j
      @user-un5my5bw4j Před 6 měsíci +3

      Same here i raced 1993 to 2003 and always looked up to him

    • @55tmilam
      @55tmilam Před 6 měsíci

      @@user-un5my5bw4j those were the best days to be racing! I have so many memories! I wish I could ride now but at 52 I have very bad knees! I still have a 94 cr250 to put around on

    • @HeeHawHighlander
      @HeeHawHighlander Před 6 měsíci +2

      Good stuff till Jase starts suggesting mixing up the indoor and outdoor seasons like it’s 1982.
      Freaking terrible idea.
      TERRIBLE.
      The damn thing worked really well, don’t be in a hurry to muck it up.

  • @JoeTheBlacksmith13
    @JoeTheBlacksmith13 Před 7 měsíci +53

    Best interview in a while. Love McGrath’s vibe. Chill dude.

  • @2WheelKam
    @2WheelKam Před měsícem +2

    Jeremy McGrath is the King forever. Best thing to happen to dirt bikes ever. Blazing fast and so smooth. I met him at a local vet race and he took pictures and signed autographs for hours after the race. You could tell he loved the racing and the sport and the fans and just the whole scene. Great interview Jase!

  • @TheRideCompanion
    @TheRideCompanion Před 6 měsíci +19

    This guy was EVERYTHING to me when I was young. He inspired my music choices, clothes and even started playing golf because I saw one photo of him playing in a magazine. Fast forward 25 - 30 years and my entire career and lifestyle is because of him. Unreal.

  • @josephgracianette5161
    @josephgracianette5161 Před 7 měsíci +41

    Love hearing Jeremy's prospective on things. Just a humble and honest guy for his accomplishments

  • @Mgolf149
    @Mgolf149 Před 6 měsíci +29

    MC is a badass. Even if he loses the Supercross record someday, NO one will ever ride like he did. He made it look easy and with unmatched style. He ruled the most EPIC era in motocross. And he’s genuinely just a good person, all these new riders could learn a lot from him.

    • @dimd3181
      @dimd3181 Před 6 měsíci +2

      It's hard to imagine someone beat him with 73... Tomac was the best for it, but it will not hapening

    • @somethingelse4846
      @somethingelse4846 Před 5 měsíci +3

      By the time someone gets near 72 races they won't even be racing combustion bikes,it really won't count the same I'd say.

  • @ziptiejedi5658
    @ziptiejedi5658 Před 6 měsíci +5

    I remember growing up thinking Jeremy was the coolest fuckimg dude on the planet. I wanted a dirtbike soo badd because of that dude. I still remember the day I got my first bike and now I've had a few dozen all because of that dude.

  • @InspectorButters4
    @InspectorButters4 Před 7 měsíci +32

    MC's mind for growing his brand and the sport as a whole is just crazy!! I knew he played a major role in elevating the sport, but I didnt realize just how many things he pioneered and was the 1st to do!! All the newer guys are standing on the shoulders of RC and JS7, and they were standing on the shoulders of MC.... what a legend! Respect to the 👑

  • @jamesskinner8590
    @jamesskinner8590 Před 6 měsíci +6

    Best line about dirt bikes! “I’m gonna ride till I can’t ride no more “ Jermey McGrath” Steel Roots!! One of the best movies on dirt bikes ever!! Hands down period end of story 💯

  • @rbrinks5
    @rbrinks5 Před 6 měsíci +4

    When I was a youth I had two posters on my wall, Michael Jordan and Jeremy McGrath. Great discussion guys!

  • @robertrishel3685
    @robertrishel3685 Před 6 měsíci +14

    I know it sounds so cliche’…but this is an EPIC conversation! You have done it again Jase, brilliant!!!!! McGrath is an actual, real life super-hero. Thanks so much for flowing such a great conversation with him, the conversation we would all love to have!

  • @TRAIL_TIME841
    @TRAIL_TIME841 Před 7 měsíci +10

    MC probably still has a bit of influence on folks looking to buy a honda. My favorite racer too!

  • @davidg783
    @davidg783 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Meet McGrath at world vets 2022. We were parked right across from him and his people. He let us come over without hesitation signed some stuff for us spoke with us for a bit. He’s just a normal down to earth guy. Super cool dude.

  • @zachrambin1309
    @zachrambin1309 Před 6 měsíci +10

    Best podcast hes ever done. He seemed excited to be there and do it your way.

  • @vonrunner
    @vonrunner Před 6 měsíci +7

    "I was showtime the whole time" - Jeremy McGrath.
    McGrath is a true living legend. I vividly remember watching him win races at Anaheim supercross as a kid. #1 plate on the bike, fin on the helmet, he was the show. It's so cool to see him continue to be a humble guy who loves riding dirt bikes after all that. Much respect to the King.

  • @justinhollingsworth7388
    @justinhollingsworth7388 Před 6 měsíci +4

    I am not a guy who watches podcasts but I genuinely enjoyed this one. A lot of interesting topics, no bashing, and just plain good conversation with the king

  • @JPW328
    @JPW328 Před 6 měsíci +6

    He reminded me of a horse racer the way he gracefully galloped around the track 🔥 MC was special. He evolved the entire racing game

  • @JPW328
    @JPW328 Před 6 měsíci +10

    I was too young to witness MC’s Honda days live, but McGrath is the reason I bought a Yamaha YZ80. A few years later Carmichael and Stewart inspired me to get a Kawasaki KX125.

    • @Davido50
      @Davido50 Před 6 měsíci +1

      That's cool. Now the Europeans are takin bk MX w/ KTM group of motorcycles. Triumph on the way!

  • @stickythrottle5259
    @stickythrottle5259 Před 6 měsíci +3

    MC's comments on moto..man that resonates. It was a harsh reality check for me too going from a smooth bmx track to 2 foot deep ruts and braking bumps.

  • @InspectorButters4
    @InspectorButters4 Před 7 měsíci +7

    Wait, how tf does this channel only have 26.6k subs?!?!? It should easily be 10x that just based on the guests that have been on, and 100x that number based on the quality of the interviews and how great Jase is at getting the guests to feel at ease and really open up!!! Its such an underrated podcast, hopefully more people catch on to how great it is! ✌️

    • @PontyP
      @PontyP Před 7 měsíci +1

      Agreed, it’s one of the best podcasts on CZcams

    • @dagodigs
      @dagodigs Před 7 měsíci +1

      This is his second channel for shorts his other one is gypsy tales it has 140k

    • @JohnHowerton137
      @JohnHowerton137 Před 7 měsíci +1

      What ​@@dagodigs said. This is the second channel. The other channel with the black logo is older and has the good clickbait 😆

  • @chrisbrown-iv8uh
    @chrisbrown-iv8uh Před 6 měsíci +11

    Great conversation as usual and it's always great to see and hear from Jeremy

  • @Focalpoint100
    @Focalpoint100 Před 6 měsíci +5

    Watched from beginning to end. Awesome interview. Im 35 years young, i was like 7-11 years when mcgrath was at his best. Definitely a hero of mine. Me and my pops got to sit and talk to him in the pits a couple times through the years, not another person in sight(had the special pit passes they gave out back then) cruise the pits when no one else was there. One on one talks with the legend. What an awesome person, humble, amazing rider, always took the time to say whats up to the kids and fans and always had a great attitude. You lived it right mcgrath, much respect to your parents for the way they raised you, gave us all someone good to look up to. Thanks showtime

  • @dagodigs
    @dagodigs Před 7 měsíci +5

    The best ever!!!! Flat out!!💪

  • @InspectorButters4
    @InspectorButters4 Před 7 měsíci +5

    🙏 Please do a round 2 with MC!! This legit made my day and made the last bit of the work day fly by! Much respect and a big thanks to u both ✌️

  • @catfishgrimm
    @catfishgrimm Před 6 měsíci +3

    One of the best podcasts you have done,thank you

  • @markadobuilds9484
    @markadobuilds9484 Před 6 měsíci +8

    One of the best interviews Jace! This was awesome! Its really nice hearing MC's perspective on the events during his career. These are stuff we would never know until today!

  • @dangerus585
    @dangerus585 Před 7 měsíci +4

    As a 35+ rider now everytime I have a close call on my Harley I thank Gary Semics for making me become a better rider.. Everytime a car turns in front of me.. Everytime I hit some pine straw on a steep off camber.. Everytime I wheel tap an armadillo.. Thank you Gary Semics!!

  • @joeking7784
    @joeking7784 Před 7 měsíci +7

    When McGrath came out and rode gate practice at my local bmx in the early 2000s, it was a highlight of my childhood. He will definitely remember coming out to PTC BMX just outside of Atlanta. It was notorious for having the biggest jumps in the country. When I started going to nationals, it was very surprising to see how most tracks were really "weak" in comparison.

    • @DSGB2199
      @DSGB2199 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Never knew he rode ptc.. i raced myself there many times, my home track was sandy ridge

    • @joeking7784
      @joeking7784 Před 6 měsíci

      @@DSGB2199 my home track was sandy ridge! I helped start that track. Not sure when you rode, but if you remember Jonathan Jackson, 12-17x. That's me!!!

    • @DSGB2199
      @DSGB2199 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@joeking7784 nah i was 2004 to 2009 ish. Good times, i still wanna ride and sometimes do

  • @DonGH97
    @DonGH97 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Jeremy’s thoughts about the race program are very interesting and actually make sense. I totally agree on 18 mins +1 lap. As he said, it gives the track builders more time to fix the track in between races and the race length is much better for battles.

  • @zacharyradford5552
    @zacharyradford5552 Před 6 měsíci +4

    Without a doubt my favorite episode. It’s nice to have someone with experience on the riding side give an opinion on how to make the sport better.

  • @memorris2
    @memorris2 Před 6 měsíci +3

    I cant believe how jeremy looks almost the exact same as he did in his hayday! Aged SUPER WELL!

  • @bmotomo421
    @bmotomo421 Před 6 měsíci +7

    What an awesome episode! And what a humble dude MC is. He truly did lift the sport up a few levels. From his Pro Circuit Peak days through the KTM Bud Light appearances, he was always a class act. And apparently still is. Nice job, Jase. Thank you! Dirt bikes por vida!

  • @hitiblue
    @hitiblue Před 7 měsíci +8

    What a incredible interview again, genius as always. Thank you for letting MC talk like that and for that long. The King is the greatest icon in dirtbike's history. HE is the one who changed the sport for ever, made it cool and so interesting to watch even more for people who don't ride bikes at all, HE is the one most people wanted to watch, copy and support like MJ in NBA, Brady in NFL, Messi in FIFA, etc..

    • @edwardstroko4665
      @edwardstroko4665 Před 6 měsíci +2

      Exactly!!! But I feel like it’s slipping from mainstream again, only because I don’t see it on tv much anymore!! If it was on prime time tv, the ratings would go way up!!! Just my opinion!! King Jeremy!!! 😎💪🇺🇸

  • @onlygazza
    @onlygazza Před 7 měsíci +10

    I say for anyone to see mgraths tight corner speed go and watch him riding supercross on that Suzuki, he was unlucky not to win the championship. No one before or since is as fast as mgrath in tight supercross corners and he made my jaw drop when he did that wheelie from a jump in steel roots, legend 👏
    ( ps I still have my original 2002 crf 450 and I think it’s the best bike I’ve ever ridden including up to present day bikes )

    • @InspectorButters4
      @InspectorButters4 Před 7 měsíci +2

      I'm SO glad someone else remembers Steel Roots and MC landing (and riding off) on a wheelie after a huge jump!! Even with all the awesome FMX stuff the guys are doing now, that stands out as one of the few moments my jaw legit dropped and I thought wtf, this dudes skill on a bike is UNREAL!! Shoutout to the 👑✌️

    • @2stroketommy465
      @2stroketommy465 Před 6 měsíci

      Lol ain't NO WAY ur claiming an 02 450 is better than modern 450s lol

    • @onlygazza
      @onlygazza Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@2stroketommy465 yes, I have a 21 kxf 250 and a 2016 kxf 450 and my lap times are always quicker on the 2002 crf 450, it’s as smooth as silk, absolutely fantastic suspension better than the other two, brilliant smooth powerful engine and corners like it’s on rails.

    • @edwardstroko4665
      @edwardstroko4665 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@InspectorButters4I still watch Steel Roots and yeah, that wheelie was badass!!!!😎💪🇺🇸

  • @fredm4197
    @fredm4197 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Jeremy McGrath was my hero as a teenager with acne on face! Showtime put Supercross on the map! Best era in the sport! McGrath was special!

  • @chadcarrell4310
    @chadcarrell4310 Před 7 měsíci +4

    Has to be the most great full humblest person in the sport he was a bad dude but respected his fellow racers!!! Long live the king!!!!!

  • @JPW328
    @JPW328 Před 6 měsíci +8

    My 1997 KX125 was one of the best bikes I’ve ever had! I don’t care what anyone says 😅 the thing was sooo fast and handled excellent!

    • @JPW328
      @JPW328 Před 6 měsíci

      @@richardm5467 lol that’s def true. I had some pros rip my bike around the track they all said it rode great. It was decked out with a ton of Pro Circuit stuff.

  • @jeffsand569
    @jeffsand569 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Regarding Ducati wanting to build an MX bike I am reminded of Fiat CEO advice to Apple's CEO: 'If they have any urges to make a car, I'd advise them to lie down and wait until the feeling passes' I say this as the (ex) founder of ALTA Motors. The main reason? The total addressable market is very small and the engineering and racing investment is huge. On the other hand Ducati has breathed new life into the "win on Sunday buy on Monday" strategy.

  • @chadriddle3517
    @chadriddle3517 Před měsícem +1

    As a 42 yr old guy MC was who I watched as a kid and dreamed of riding dirt bikes! Still a big reason today that I buy Hondas because I got In early days. I remember watching him on cable tv & he was the show. Thankful he does so much for the sport . I’m trying to get my 13 year daughter into the sport now she loves bikes and riding her old xr100 but we are doing our best to save up for a legit Dirtbike to race locally. The sport is still alive today because of what Mc done back then and still doing today ! Ty

  • @ryanstratton1925
    @ryanstratton1925 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I love it. McGrath is even totally into talking about Your racing even though it doesn't even compare to what he has done. I don't know much about McGrath just what I have seen here and there over the years. This has really made me see what a cool and humble dude he is.

  • @bradspeakman231
    @bradspeakman231 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Always love me some MC, whatever the numbers for kingship…..jerm’s definitely the top ambassador of the sports history

  • @4Him346
    @4Him346 Před 6 měsíci +3

    MC2 was my brothers and my hero growing up I just lost him unfortunately so young at the age of 30 this month and listening to MC was so healing it’s insane thanks Jeremy

    • @DarrellYensch
      @DarrellYensch Před 6 měsíci +1

      Im feeling for ya and your family..
      From Australia 🇦🇺

    • @bholden8625
      @bholden8625 Před měsícem

      Mad props bro!! Long live your broski!!! McGrath was my brother and mine go to rider as well... What a bond between brothers...

  • @mikeolson7188
    @mikeolson7188 Před 6 měsíci +1

    MC IS Probably the single biggest reason my oldest son wanted to start riding and Racing at 4 yrs old.He absolutely loved watching Jeremy Mcgrath,And then once he figured out about all of videos im pretty sure he had us buy him any VHS Tapes with MC in them,and still has them today.Long Live the King.

  • @keyboardwarrior9406
    @keyboardwarrior9406 Před 6 měsíci +3

    CR125 got the aluminum frame in 98!

    • @MX-CO
      @MX-CO Před 6 měsíci

      I was surprised neither of them thought that

  • @bertbroeder1832
    @bertbroeder1832 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Mid '90th was a good time at all.
    Also had the Bell, Oakley, Sinisalo and Alpinestars equipment and was very satisfied with the quality. Nowadays ... it is different.

  • @SreidMX
    @SreidMX Před 6 měsíci +1

    I love how MC is so comfortable in his own skin and how many time you’re like cmonnn no way bro, it’s fun to share that sentiment. Like yea it’s easy if you just win all the time.. good shit

  • @55tmilam
    @55tmilam Před 6 měsíci +2

    Jeremy has so much class he still doesn’t talk about the problems he had with his mechanic in the beginning at Suzuki! Decoster talks about it on his episode of the whiskey throttle show, but Jeremy still will not throw the guy under the bus!

  • @alexreinhardt28
    @alexreinhardt28 Před 7 měsíci +7

    Praise mcgrath.... Our one true God

  • @Antmanmoto
    @Antmanmoto Před 6 měsíci +3

    This podcast is heaven… Jeremy is such a good talker about the sport…. but didn’t y’all have VCRs in Australia? Can’t believe you never saw him race during his reign

  • @tymotoboy53
    @tymotoboy53 Před 6 měsíci +4

    MC talking about choosing the best bike over money truly says a lot about his success as well ac RC. A lot of these dudes will switch teams for a big pay raise and then struggle with the new bike in the beginning (effectively wasting a year of their career chasing settings). Or even worse, they NEVER adjust to their new machine. With MC and RC, you can say they had no choice but to leave Honda because of their internal problems, which is different of course. But I think the ultimate goal for these riders should be to find the best bike to suit their style, not how much money will their bank accounts hold. I think that’s when you’re gonna see the best out of every rider. Look at Jett for example. Dude is ridiculously comfortable on the Honda because it suits his exact riding style. But guys like sexton and kroc struggled on that bike (with some ups along the way but mostly downs). And with Kenny back on Suzuki, he surely has that old spark in him again because that bike suits his style perfectly. Tomac on yamaha, Anderson to Kawi, barcia’s move to gas gas. These dudes all stepped up their game when they got on the exact bikes that suit their styles.
    End of my Ted talk. Thanks 😂

  • @aidansmith1354
    @aidansmith1354 Před 7 měsíci +7

    As an Aussie watching Jeremy on all those fox and steel roots videos as a moto fan could only be compared to watching Michael Jordan. MC was a god! Japanese probably went aluminium frames because of the massive jumps from the videos?

    • @Andy-co6pn
      @Andy-co6pn Před 6 měsíci

      Ali frames are easier to make, just pour molten metal into a mould. Also the claims at the time were it saved 3 or 4 pounds in weight.

    • @elibnem4126
      @elibnem4126 Před 6 měsíci

      I always figured it was for cutting weight.
      Fascinating to hear how much the riders hated it.

  • @Hanky_Bannist8r
    @Hanky_Bannist8r Před 6 měsíci +2

    Currently supercross/motocross riders are purely machines. I haven't really seen a rider with their own personality. Back in my day, Ricky Johnson, Bob Hannah, MC ect were creative and brought their own style to the sport. MC is still the pinnacle of what I think when someone says anything about a dirt bike. It's almost like these kids are so serious that there isn't an enjoyable moment or the sponsors won't let them be who they are. Yes they're most fit and fastest of any human on earth but is that what it's about now ?

  • @williamweese8186
    @williamweese8186 Před 6 měsíci +1

    This is the episode I've been waiting for. I think most people had no idea how things were. We'd maybe get an article here or there in motocross or dirt world, but never really got the real/full story. Thank you for this.

  • @dannyv2335
    @dannyv2335 Před 7 měsíci +6

    It’s funny you through out that “never meet your heroes” line. I’ve met two of mine and they were both negative experiences. Well, maybe not negative just not what was expected.

    • @nicklazar6869
      @nicklazar6869 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Ive never had a hero but mc was my guy day 1 to now have met him ALOT over the yrs and NEVER EVER been disappointed so i guess you just need to pick the right so called hero like i did🤷‍♂️😅🙌

    • @InspectorButters4
      @InspectorButters4 Před 7 měsíci +1

      My Mount Rushmore of childhood heroes was MC, JS7, RC and Reed...... over the years I've had a chance to meet them all a few times (Reed only 1x) and not a single one was a bad or awkward experience. Ricky was a lil more serious than the others lol, but all 4 were super down to earth and cool guys, who seemed much more appreciative than annoyed by the fans. So my advice just pick a moto dude as ur hero and u prob won't be disappointed 😂, 99% of em are super chill, awesome guys

    • @InspectorButters4
      @InspectorButters4 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Also, I loved basketball and Michael Jordan as a kid too, but when I got to meet MJ he was a f*cking HUGE @$$HOLE!!! 🤣 Just another reason I liked the moto guys so much, they were happy to have fans and showed it

  • @thetaylorleon3315
    @thetaylorleon3315 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Been waiting for this 🙏🏻😮‍💨🔥

  • @danny100d
    @danny100d Před 7 měsíci +4

    MC epitomizes cool.

  • @loadtoad714
    @loadtoad714 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Loving the MotoGP talk! As an asphalt fan it warms the heart. ❤

  • @InspectorButters4
    @InspectorButters4 Před 7 měsíci +2

    "Eli Tomac is the Bruce Springsteen of SX" 😂😂😂 That is a perfect analogy..... Eli is 'Merican as apple pie!! 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

  • @JohnHowerton137
    @JohnHowerton137 Před 7 měsíci +2

    1997 CR125 was a great bike. It was the steel bike. The 1998 125 was the POS Alum bike and they were slow.
    After Honda went to Alum I never bought one ever again. I rode Kawi before switching to KTM. Still to this day have never owned an Alum bike. Even my Varg will be steel 😂

  • @andrewexcell9472
    @andrewexcell9472 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Met Jeremy a bunch of times. First time was at Broome Tioga National. He was on the Peak team. We were 14 and young riders he was the coolest guy and hung out with us and talked racing. He stayed late just to hang out with us. Still have his signed jersey in a shadow box on my wall. He always took the time and was never the arrogant guy, some would say.
    Class act, and he changed the motocross world. He is the OG

  • @jdub976
    @jdub976 Před 7 měsíci +2

    You know you are doing good when the king stops by. Awesome show thank you.

  • @ericdebisz9458
    @ericdebisz9458 Před 6 měsíci +2

    I idolized Showtime in the 90's. Never had the tv guide so catching supercross on ESPN was hitting the lotto. I was in 8th grade 98-99. Jeremy had those pork chop side burns. 13yrs old I was shaving for those pork chops bro. I wanted them just like McGrath bro. I'd be walking home from school kids would shout from school buses passing by "Hey Elvis Presley"... Not even close kids not even close

  • @gregbianchi1609
    @gregbianchi1609 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Yep,nice guy,in 1998 I went to Hangtown Motocross with a girl named Stacy that invited me and Jeremy won the overall and my girl really wanted Jeremy's Autograph,so we went on a mission to get it and he was really cool and treated my girl great.Pure Class!

  • @Gpx111
    @Gpx111 Před 6 měsíci +4

    When meeting mcgrath as a kid was like a christian meeting jesus . Mcgrath was that important to 90s kids .

  • @Bobs_basic-rides
    @Bobs_basic-rides Před 6 měsíci +2

    Great guy and will always be the goat to me!! I started racing in the mid 90s and he is a huge reason why i got interested!

  • @SlowRider72
    @SlowRider72 Před 5 dny

    Back in 1995, Jeremy parked right next to me while at an open practice at the old Starwest track in Perris, CA. He was super cool with me and my buddies. He sat and talked with us between his practice sessions and took pics with us. He is one of the friendliest racers I have met. He gave me a few riding tips and told me that I was the biggest rider he has ever met!

  • @timschmidtwx
    @timschmidtwx Před 4 měsíci +1

    It’s sooo interesting hearing McGrath saying they all hung out in his era, but no one hangs out with each other in the current era. The guys in NASCAR say the exact same thing.

  • @jonathanwooldridge7679
    @jonathanwooldridge7679 Před měsícem

    Thank you for this great interview with SHOWTIME! Jeremy McGrath and Art Eckman are my supercross childhood.

  • @northernmx5973
    @northernmx5973 Před 7 měsíci +2

    One of the best ever in the sport truly a legend. GOAT in supercross

  • @logandonald965
    @logandonald965 Před 7 měsíci +3

    This was needed i loved it

  • @sgtbinko2739
    @sgtbinko2739 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Watching MC late night on channel 5 got me into moto.the true 👑

  • @cocky-harry1804
    @cocky-harry1804 Před 6 měsíci +4

    Remember 4 stokes were maintenance free . Oh wait way to fuck up a entire Sport

  • @ilovelamp61
    @ilovelamp61 Před 6 měsíci

    This is the coolest interview I have ever seen. Jase is a master interviewer who obviously is a keen fan of the sport, and McGrath was incredibly forthcoming and interesting. I’ll definitely be listening to this again. Thanks for putting out such an awesome interview!!!

  • @NickyP902
    @NickyP902 Před 7 měsíci +4

    Let's gooo ! Love me some MC

  • @haydenb364
    @haydenb364 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Why can I only give this one thumbs up?! Awesome chat Jase, loved it. Good luck with the vet champs. I'm not there unfortunate but keep an eye out for my kiwi buddies. They're staying at MX Heaven

  • @trevorhernandez9381
    @trevorhernandez9381 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Another absolute banger! Stoked you’re here in the states hope to bump into you at a local track or mtb trail 🤘🏼

  • @Deep.Development
    @Deep.Development Před 6 měsíci +1

    This is your best one so far GT! Jeremy is awesome! Such a cool guy!! Great interview, thanks!!

  • @SK43853
    @SK43853 Před 6 měsíci +1

    in 2006 I met Steve lamson at Hangtown, I asked him to ride my YZ250 and tell me what he thought of suspension, while we were chatting I said was Jeremy an ass to work with at Honda, he looked me in the eyes and said Jeremy was a great teammate and all around nice guy,, This interview proves what he told me was true.

  • @bjornchristiansson2827
    @bjornchristiansson2827 Před 6 měsíci

    It's so nice see this video as old pro rider my self. I appreciate his sense and be down to earth 🙏
    And I hope it be a part 2 I sure looking forward to that....
    Best regards from Sweden Scandinavia 🇸🇪

  • @pags1981
    @pags1981 Před 6 měsíci

    Brilliant to see the King on, so much talent. What stuck with me is seeing his section on No Fear Chapter One hitting huge dirt doubles, and sand riding at Glamis on Steel Roots.

  • @smashedfootlefty4726
    @smashedfootlefty4726 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Best interview ever!!! Can't wait for round 2!

  • @soxh8ter
    @soxh8ter Před 7 měsíci +1

    J Mac is an amazing dude. One of my favorite dudes ever!

  • @victorrodas5373
    @victorrodas5373 Před 3 měsíci

    Been on the track with you at perris30 yrs ago! Seriously coolest most down to earth dude back then AND STILL!
    I started riding after going to watch him at Anaheim
    …pretty unreal to grow up in Jeremy’s era
    Best times of my youth growing up in Woodcrest watching and riding the tracks these guys did. Never forget that time in my life

  • @MesaCalledJaJaBinks
    @MesaCalledJaJaBinks Před 7 měsíci +3

    Jeremy McGoat!

  • @502outdoors
    @502outdoors Před 6 měsíci +3

    MC is still the coolest guy....

  • @Thomasbrownphoto
    @Thomasbrownphoto Před 6 měsíci

    Great convo fella's! Love the talk about the older bikes and especially hearing about how he swapped forks on the Susuki at the time.

  • @edwardstroko4665
    @edwardstroko4665 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I remember his retirement speech and I think I was crying too!!! The couple times I met him and got his autograph and a pic with him was awesome!!!😎💪🇺🇸🙏

  • @MesaCalledJaJaBinks
    @MesaCalledJaJaBinks Před 6 měsíci +1

    Legendary pod time to go rippy

  • @darrynruzicka2883
    @darrynruzicka2883 Před 6 měsíci

    Great conversation! That's what I like about Jace, his shows aren't so much interviews but good substantive conversations and he is very intuitive and smart with the questions. Jeremy really seemed to open up and just be himself. i feel like I know him now. Good stuff! I didn't even realize that the vet nationals were coming up but i will definately be watching now.

  • @dylkelley
    @dylkelley Před 6 měsíci +1

    Y’all should do the 24 Hours of Glen Helen 🔥

  • @kelliebrooks9094
    @kelliebrooks9094 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I pump up mcgrath in outdoor series because he got his self fit an rode a dominant season...an that aint nothing...most people think he only rode supercross an they wash the fact that he won a 250 outdoor title against emig larrocco too...either way winning a outdoor title is not easy...its brutal to go the pace those guys go at..in the heat of summer time...get it...done i was starting racing in 1987...an the district in the northeast that i raced we had 30 local experts who did SX an MX RACES so i got to keep pretty good tabs on the pro races

  • @cainefisher6873
    @cainefisher6873 Před 6 měsíci

    Jas , that was so cool and one of the best you've done. I'm even more stoked I named my son after the King in 98 after winning his first title on the Yamaha.

  • @korycurtis3730
    @korycurtis3730 Před 6 měsíci

    I'm glad you had brought up emig, always wondered what his perspective was on their relationship as racers and his feelings nowadays

  • @Schaub3
    @Schaub3 Před 4 měsíci

    So impressed with your humbleness and the props you give other riders Jeremy ! ultimate class act

  • @sicmic
    @sicmic Před 6 měsíci +1

    Man I love MC. I used to watch all those videos back in the day, Steel Roots etc. I wore those tapes out. He's such a down to earth dude. Man, you gotta get him back on at some point. This was mega.

  • @sethwalk2670
    @sethwalk2670 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Been waiting on this for a while now!

  • @TinFoilHa7
    @TinFoilHa7 Před 4 měsíci

    I’ve been watching this is segments between different days because it’s so good I don’t want it to end.