Man, I miss Blake... he straight up could beat the best in a mano y mano. As a fan, it was super weird when it seemed like he just "disappeared." He was a HUGE talent. Hats off to Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Team for giving him a ride... I can only imagine what he would have done with a full factory ride? What a shame. I hope we learn what really happened from him.
Unfortunately, The Rocky Mountain ATV/MC team didn't pay him close a million dollars over a 2 year period and when he brought it up, they denied it, and it turned into an out of court settlement with a NDA attached.
However it worked out, he was doing well with a couple 2nd places in outdoors in 2020, but according to rumors, he wasn't getting paid. Neither side has shared their story, but the team is no longer operating.
I’ll probably get roasted for the comparison 😂 but his body language on the bike & aggressiveness reminded me of JS259 outdoors! The way Blake would air out jumps and brake tap. He was an extraordinary exciting rider to watch!
Lawsuit that was settled with a nda so nobody on either side can talk about it. Seems like butler brothers wasn't paying Blake and in order for him to get some of the money he felt owed he had to legally agree to keep quiet.
@@motofevermedia1 I can understand that part of the MX business. But did Blake just not want to race any longer ?? Was over just everything ? 🤷♂️ He definitely had speed and talent . Thanks 👍just wish we had got to see more of him .
@ronaldtravis970 yeah he was towards the end of his career and after going through all of that I think he was completely over it. There wasn't any good openings on any teams at the time anyway so if he wanted to come back it would've most likely had to have been on his own bike and his own program which isn't really worth it especially when you've been on solid teams your whole career.
Word was he stopped racing because the team didn’t pay him almost a million dollars from Supercross which they owed him. Like $900,000. I never heard anything of the lawsuit though
@@andrewvance965 probably a non disclosure agreement on the settlement to prevent the company from future damages. I’d sure love to know the story front Blake! One of these podcasts needs to get him on, even if he can’t go into detail it would be nice for fans to catch with him
Really fun racer to watch. Sort of like Marchbanks or Ferrandis in the sense that he’s a guy that could take tier 2 machinery and mix it up with the best of them. He got a win also right? Always a fun guy to root for back in the day!
Something was going on behind the scenes about Blake Baggett being owed money from Sponsors and he had a slimey Agent who took a good bit of his money. People don't understand he had alot going on and he took that anger out on the track that's for sure. Glad to see him back riding again #elchupacabra
Enjoy everyone’s comments about Blake. I’m older and he just disappeared and should have tried to find out the scoop on him. Wherever he’s at or what he’s doing, I hope he’s happy!
How can talent such as Blake’s be passed by due to contract agreement? I’m sure there’s a reason, however it’s hard to understand from a rabid fan’s perspective. I Miss Blake, he was magical on the track! Dammit!
Motocross lost when Bagget retired. As cool as Tomac was in beast mode, it was still Baggets spectacular passes that were the best thing in motocross. Whether it was the jump into the texas 12 pack or around the outside bowl turn at thunder valley, those were the moments you jumped out of your chair.
Its weird i sometimes kind of forget watching Bagget for years with the number 4.. just never felt like his number. I will probably feel the same way about Sexton in 10 years. 4 will always be Carmichael especially because he never ran the number 1. Though its weird because i feel like Plessinger is number 7. I dont fkn know haha Freddie Noren sure as hell aint number 22 😂
Dean was dirty back then. I remember him knocking Tomac to the ground and the next race Tomac flipped him over the bars. Nobody was as dirty as Josh Hansen he dominated 250 SX but was to busy trying to crash people he blew the 250 SX title.
@zacharyradford5552 yup Eli retaliated hard on him. Pretty sure it was the same race. Think that move made everyone leary about trying to get rough with tomac. Ended Wilson's season. Didn't feel for Wilson at all.
I understand your thoughts however the AMA allowed the Butler brothers to rip him off for $900,000. Then remain a team. I am sure Baggets ATTNY told him not to discuss his case.
This is the dude i miss the most.
Absolutely. Blake is my favorite rider and that pass @2:56 is just one reason why
Baggett and Canard, both underdogss that i miss a lot in the tracks!
He was such a beast on that 450! Maybe someday we'll hear what he's got to say about his departure from the sport.
He's tied up in a NDA. Why do you think he's never spoke about getting screwed out a lot of money? He legally can't.
@@MichaelAMyers1957 That's why I said 'someday', bud. ;)
I heard the team split and they owed him over 200k. But who knows if it’s true
@@josephchambers5400 I heard they were into him over 500k
@@MichaelAMyers1957whats NDA?
Big mad we all got robbed of seeing the tail end of this man’s career because it would have had some more amazing moments.
He was a badass outdoor rider
The real serious beast mode. Nobody more Beast like in the second half of the Moto than El chupacabre
Loved watching him ride! 100% effort with an energy that builds when others started to fade I always thought!
Whenever I see clips of this guy I always wish I was watching back then
There was something missing when he left. Such a shame.
Miss his racing.
Bring back Blake
Man, I miss Blake... he straight up could beat the best in a mano y mano. As a fan, it was super weird when it seemed like he just "disappeared." He was a HUGE talent. Hats off to Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Team for giving him a ride... I can only imagine what he would have done with a full factory ride? What a shame. I hope we learn what really happened from him.
Unfortunately, The Rocky Mountain ATV/MC team didn't pay him close a million dollars over a 2 year period and when he brought it up, they denied it, and it turned into an out of court settlement with a NDA attached.
That team screwed him out of a lot of money.
However it worked out, he was doing well with a couple 2nd places in outdoors in 2020, but according to rumors, he wasn't getting paid. Neither side has shared their story, but the team is no longer operating.
The team is what fucked him over.
@@lw3918 Sad. 😪
The beast mode generation.
Bagget one of my favorite racers, WE WERE ALL ROBBED BY BUTLER BROTHERS RACING!!!!!
baggett and canard my favs since 250s
I’ll probably get roasted for the comparison 😂 but his body language on the bike & aggressiveness reminded me of JS259 outdoors! The way Blake would air out jumps and brake tap. He was an extraordinary exciting rider to watch!
Especially that year at Freestone jumping into the Texas Twelve Pack. Insane.
Ill never forget blakes end of the moto charges on that 250
He was so fast on the KX250 outdoors. I love how he always rode 110%
Do the underrated forgotten legend, pourcel. He was a top 5 rider but never really got the spotlight compared to everyone else.
How did the industry just let this Guy disappear? Like James , just gone … What a brutal business.
Lawsuit that was settled with a nda so nobody on either side can talk about it. Seems like butler brothers wasn't paying Blake and in order for him to get some of the money he felt owed he had to legally agree to keep quiet.
@@motofevermedia1 I can understand that part of the MX business. But did Blake just not want to race any longer ?? Was over just everything ? 🤷♂️ He definitely had speed and talent . Thanks 👍just wish we had got to see more of him .
@ronaldtravis970 yeah he was towards the end of his career and after going through all of that I think he was completely over it. There wasn't any good openings on any teams at the time anyway so if he wanted to come back it would've most likely had to have been on his own bike and his own program which isn't really worth it especially when you've been on solid teams your whole career.
He got hosed. And I miss having him out there racing.
El Chupacabra, he even had the El Chupacabra's Ranch
He was a true MXer.
I miss him, he gave all he had. Hell if a rider.
Can someone please tell me what he is doing nowadays? He was always an awesome rider especially his jumping ability!!!
Working construction and getting his boy into riding/racing
His dad was very wealthy and a business owner so if he isn't taking advantage of that idk what he's thinking
Word was he stopped racing because the team didn’t pay him almost a million dollars from Supercross which they owed him. Like $900,000. I never heard anything of the lawsuit though
@@JPW328 he can't discuss it due to the lawsuit from what I understand so he we have no idea what happened.
@@andrewvance965 probably a non disclosure agreement on the settlement to prevent the company from future damages. I’d sure love to know the story front Blake! One of these podcasts needs to get him on, even if he can’t go into detail it would be nice for fans to catch with him
He was so fast and had crazy good endurance
Man, i miss Baggett
I remember seeing him at high Point one of his last years he raced and he tomac and anderson were worlds faster then the rest
Really fun racer to watch. Sort of like Marchbanks or Ferrandis in the sense that he’s a guy that could take tier 2 machinery and mix it up with the best of them. He got a win also right? Always a fun guy to root for back in the day!
Damn shame what happened to Bagget, was always a fan of his raw speed and determination. He should still be out there
So he didn’t get paid for his last season of Supercross allegedly. $900,000 unpaid. 😮 Ouch
Something was going on behind the scenes about Blake Baggett being owed money from Sponsors and he had a slimey Agent who took a good bit of his money. People don't understand he had alot going on and he took that anger out on the track that's for sure. Glad to see him back riding again #elchupacabra
Another great career cut short because of financial issues. 😔
Remember "The Pass"!!
I miss Baggett a great rider would of got a championship if he had that big factory ride. Baggett and Trey get riders
blake was always my favorite he would have had a lot of success if what happened didn't happen :(
Rocky Mountain apktsrvtvsatmc ktm… they really have to rethink their name.
where is he now ?
Enjoy everyone’s comments about Blake. I’m older and he just disappeared and should have tried to find out the scoop on him. Wherever he’s at or what he’s doing, I hope he’s happy!
comeback?
The only guy able to make the KTM look good through a set of whoops...
El Chpacabra
dirrerent era with nicole and carrie on the podium
I miss them too 😢
How can talent such as Blake’s be passed by due to contract agreement? I’m sure there’s a reason, however it’s hard to understand from a rabid fan’s perspective. I Miss Blake, he was magical on the track! Dammit!
His battles vs Dean Wilson on the Kawasaki we’re the best ❤
I heard the Butler brothers didn't pay him, so he retired.
I think I heard that the family business may be more lucrative
He had a fight with RM ATV. And left. Didnt get payed.
Yeah he was a little cocky but damnit when he was on he was fun to watch race!
Motocross lost when Bagget retired. As cool as Tomac was in beast mode, it was still Baggets spectacular passes that were the best thing in motocross. Whether it was the jump into the texas 12 pack or around the outside bowl turn at thunder valley, those were the moments you jumped out of your chair.
#PAYBLAKE
THEY STOLE $900,000. FROM HIM
Him and ando hate each other I miss those battles
Did they ever pay him?
Baggett / Tomas were my favorite riders to watch. He just kinda fell off always wondered what happened
Miss seeing Baggett. Sure he got the screws put to him. He left way too early.
blake bagged, max markolf both got screwed by the team
Its weird i sometimes kind of forget watching Bagget for years with the number 4.. just never felt like his number. I will probably feel the same way about Sexton in 10 years. 4 will always be Carmichael especially because he never ran the number 1. Though its weird because i feel like Plessinger is number 7. I dont fkn know haha Freddie Noren sure as hell aint number 22 😂
So did he just quit?
he probably makes more money now than he ever did racing.
Remember when everyone hated him for calling Dean Wilson a dirty rider for cross jumping? 😂
Dean was dirty back then. I remember him knocking Tomac to the ground and the next race Tomac flipped him over the bars. Nobody was as dirty as Josh Hansen he dominated 250 SX but was to busy trying to crash people he blew the 250 SX title.
@zacharyradford5552 yup Eli retaliated hard on him. Pretty sure it was the same race. Think that move made everyone leary about trying to get rough with tomac. Ended Wilson's season. Didn't feel for Wilson at all.
czcams.com/video/zS1W24Hu8z4/video.htmlsi=yisSJ8s3HEyPjMWo@@zacharyradford5552
Always liked Baggett but he just looks wrong with the number 4. That’s for Carmichael and only Carmichael.
shoulda stayed with mitch payton😭
This tells us nothing new.
I don't think it was meant to. Just an overview of his past.
Really old news. Slow day?
1st
What a waste of talent..just love to see this guy riding!!!
I kind of lost respect that he hasn’t said anything or even show up and have something to do with the sport
I understand your thoughts however the AMA allowed the Butler brothers to rip him off for $900,000. Then remain a team. I am sure Baggets ATTNY told him not to discuss his case.