It does a little bit, but keep in mind this was the 125cc/250cc 2-stroke era and 4-strokes were VERY rare after Jimmy Button went down at San Diego with his career-ending injury.
I miss the sound and smell of the 2 strokes. They need to bring back a 2 stroke class for 250’s and 500’s. It would give more races the opportunity to move into pro class and would create more sponsorships and generate more money, and would be a crowd pleaser. Everyone wins
@@mickeybeahl2233 Lucky you that you're friends with him. Unsure why he wasn't out there; if he was racing pro by the time, maybe he either wasn't 16 yet or something. I have to admit that the East opener was the first time I'd heard of him.
It's hard to change. I can remember when I qualified for LL Nationals back in 1999 there were only two 4 stroke MX bike brands that I recall racing. I don't have anything against the motorcycles. I just cant stand the new era of racers. A bunch of spoiled and bad attituded kids.
@@mickeybeahl3664 Those 4-stroke bikes must've been Yamaha 400s. Personally, I didn't mind the 4-strokes back then and I still didn't when Yamaha came out with their 250F in 2001.
@@FastSloW-qt8xf Me? Some are still on the 2-strokes, but 250Fs and 450Fs are becoming all the rage (and have been since the 4-strokes took over the sport in 2006).
I would certainly have not put that past Travis after what happened on the parade lap. The kid was lightning fast, but I couldn't stand how he kept trying to do tricks on this jump and that jump.
@@MathewVsSportsMediaandGames Yeah also I heard Roger say once in an interview that Travis made him nervous bc of him doing freestyle, and also he'd do outrageous stuff if someone dared him to jump something that was huge, stuff like that and back then freestyle was coming around but nothing like it is today. But we all know Roger to be a strictly race only guy, and if you're under him that's all you'd better be doing.
@@jamesrobert7155 That's what made me lose a lot of respect for Travis as a racer. He couldn't let Freestyle go. When he rode the X Games in 2001 after his concussions, I know that must've made Roger REALLY pissed.
@@MathewVsSportsMediaandGames Good thing for Pastrana that he doesn't lose sleep over you losing respect for him. Lol Travis made himself much better known and alot more wealthy from the path he took. Also, There is multiple interviews with Decoster where he talked about how much respect he had and still has for Pastrana.
@@MathewVsSportsMediaandGames Also ask nearly any person in America who Travis Pastrana is and I'll almost guarantee a good majority of them know who he is. Then try that with McGrath, Carmichael, Dungey, or Villopoto and I'll guarantee if they aren't Dirtbike riders they have no idea who those people are.
DKNY bikes were there , can't remember who was riding them , Randy changed clutch plates after practice and heat races , I suppose Jeremy and his YZ is tough on clutches
I want to see supercross bring back 2 strokes then have classes for stock bikes because like every privateer can't get on top like the monster, redbull, or rockstar guys. it would give them a chance at being recognized by the big teams and have more opportunities.
Lucky you for witnessing that and knowing where Travis crashed on the parade lap. I think that also began a lot of near-heart attacks for Roger deCoster, too.
I hated that about Pastrana -- always the glory-hog, always trying to put himself in the spotlight, no team effort, no thoughts of anyone but himself all the time. He had such a huge opportunity and he just wasted it.
@@anthonydavis9662 That's one of the many reasons why I'd lost a lot of respect for Travis as a racer; Freestyle MX, I have nothing BUT respect for him.
@@MathewVsSportsMediaandGames He's obviously a legend, but I was really disappointed that he took such an attitude with competitive racing. It seemed disrespectful to me, to the team and to Roger DeCoster, who seemed exasperated at times.
@@anthonydavis9662 My thoughts exactly. Just think -- if Travis had the right people in his corner, his racing career would've been much more successful. Now, the only thing I feel Travis really "gave" was a personality you can't beat.
And let me say something,, after all this pastrana' crash , I went to PuertoRico vacations to smoke the very healthy weed' so freaking good! I recommend it!!.
@@joelw8912 Yes he is; total shame. But that's irrelevant in this predicament. Evans had a pretty good 2000 season in Supercross, but Motocross didn't go too well for him.
I truly think Suzuki screwed the pooch when they overlooked Buddy Antunez's results in 2002, and when Travis couldn't let Freestyle MX go. RC was an awesome ambassador for Suzuki when he finished his career with them. 15 years w/ Suzuki, you can't really argue with that long a tenure for someone like Ricky.
ahh the early 2000s. Was an era of douchy looking riders with their gel'ed up spiked hair, gay looking thin sideburn beard things, blingy chains and earrings hahaha
He was never made for super cross I don’t think! Style is not even there! I’m no fan but he don’t fit the racer style, to lengthy and not part of the bike
Travis was one of those guys who would have been a superstar racer if he just put his mind to it. That's why I say that the only thing Travis really "gave" to the sport was a personality you just can't beat.
I never would have thought 2000 would look so old.
The pace was certainly slower back then, too. I do wish the 2-strokes stuck around much longer, too.
Lee McCollum is so awesome! Loved the Suzuki bikes Pastrana rode.
Yeah, Lee's got quite a reputation for wrenching for guys like Larry Ward, Tim Ferry, Broc Hepler, and of course Travis Pastrana.
Even the jumps looks different. The faces of all the jumps are so damn steep
It does a little bit, but keep in mind this was the 125cc/250cc 2-stroke era and 4-strokes were VERY rare after Jimmy Button went down at San Diego with his career-ending injury.
I miss the sound and smell of the 2 strokes. They need to bring back a 2 stroke class for 250’s and 500’s. It would give more races the opportunity to move into pro class and would create more sponsorships and generate more money, and would be a crowd pleaser. Everyone wins
No disagreements there. Jeremy McGrath was saying the AMA should declare their independence from the FIM, and I also agree with that, too.
Cool to see guys like Jeff Gibson and Matt Walker. Surprised Ben Riddle wasn't out there.
You got that right.
Ben Riddle not out there? He was likely still in the amateur ranks.
@@MathewVsSportsMediaandGames he was racing Pro by then. He is a friend of mine. Kentucky boys.
@@mickeybeahl2233 Lucky you that you're friends with him. Unsure why he wasn't out there; if he was racing pro by the time, maybe he either wasn't 16 yet or something. I have to admit that the East opener was the first time I'd heard of him.
@@mickeybeahl2233 He ruled at Muddy Creek but threw it all away for piercings tats and drugs and of course Social media
ah I miss the sound of a 2stroke line up
That makes two of us. Although the 250cc 2-strokes have made a comeback, the bike has lost a considerable amount of credibility from before.
It's hard to change. I can remember when I qualified for LL Nationals back in 1999 there were only two 4 stroke MX bike brands that I recall racing. I don't have anything against the motorcycles. I just cant stand the new era of racers. A bunch of spoiled and bad attituded kids.
@@mickeybeahl3664 Those 4-stroke bikes must've been Yamaha 400s. Personally, I didn't mind the 4-strokes back then and I still didn't when Yamaha came out with their 250F in 2001.
Your local mx track likely host vmx vintage mx races. Pre 00s class, pre 90s, etc
@@FastSloW-qt8xf Me? Some are still on the 2-strokes, but 250Fs and 450Fs are becoming all the rage (and have been since the 4-strokes took over the sport in 2006).
Little known fact: Travis gave Roger DeCoster most of his gray hair!
I would certainly have not put that past Travis after what happened on the parade lap. The kid was lightning fast, but I couldn't stand how he kept trying to do tricks on this jump and that jump.
@@MathewVsSportsMediaandGames
Yeah also I heard Roger say once in an interview that Travis made him nervous bc of him doing freestyle, and also he'd do outrageous stuff if someone dared him to jump something that was huge, stuff like that and back then freestyle was coming around but nothing like it is today. But we all know Roger to be a strictly race only guy, and if you're under him that's all you'd better be doing.
@@jamesrobert7155 That's what made me lose a lot of respect for Travis as a racer. He couldn't let Freestyle go. When he rode the X Games in 2001 after his concussions, I know that must've made Roger REALLY pissed.
@@MathewVsSportsMediaandGames Good thing for Pastrana that he doesn't lose sleep over you losing respect for him. Lol Travis made himself much better known and alot more wealthy from the path he took. Also, There is multiple interviews with Decoster where he talked about how much respect he had and still has for Pastrana.
@@MathewVsSportsMediaandGames Also ask nearly any person in America who Travis Pastrana is and I'll almost guarantee a good majority of them know who he is. Then try that with McGrath, Carmichael, Dungey, or Villopoto and I'll guarantee if they aren't Dirtbike riders they have no idea who those people are.
DKNY bikes were there , can't remember who was riding them , Randy changed clutch plates after practice and heat races , I suppose Jeremy and his YZ is tough on clutches
Interesting tidbit to know.
Back when you actually had to be a good rider and not rely on new tech
True there.
Nick ways kaw is beautiful love to own that bike
I liked the graphics on those PC KX125s myself that year. I'd venture to say my favorite graphics had to have been from either 2005 or 2007.
I want to see supercross bring back 2 strokes then have classes for stock bikes because like every privateer can't get on top like the monster, redbull, or rockstar guys. it would give them a chance at being recognized by the big teams and have more opportunities.
It might, but with the FIM running the show on Supercross, 2-strokes coming back in AMA Supercross is very unlikely.
I was there and remember this crash lmao. he crashed into a yahoo tough block doing a superman seat grab over the finish line jump on his parade lap
Lucky you for witnessing that and knowing where Travis crashed on the parade lap. I think that also began a lot of near-heart attacks for Roger deCoster, too.
I hated that about Pastrana -- always the glory-hog, always trying to put himself in the spotlight, no team effort, no thoughts of anyone but himself all the time. He had such a huge opportunity and he just wasted it.
@@anthonydavis9662 That's one of the many reasons why I'd lost a lot of respect for Travis as a racer; Freestyle MX, I have nothing BUT respect for him.
@@MathewVsSportsMediaandGames He's obviously a legend, but I was really disappointed that he took such an attitude with competitive racing. It seemed disrespectful to me, to the team and to Roger DeCoster, who seemed exasperated at times.
@@anthonydavis9662 My thoughts exactly. Just think -- if Travis had the right people in his corner, his racing career would've been much more successful. Now, the only thing I feel Travis really "gave" was a personality you can't beat.
Love that this was shot with a rotting potato and 🎙 with a banana
Excuse me???
Dumb. 21 years ago.
@@MrThenry1988 Agreed. HD was something we could only dream of at that time.
It's Pastrana, it's Roncada, Pastrana..... Roncada.....
I don't think there were any misspeaks on Art Eckman's or David Bailey's behalves :P
Berms were so low back then
Haha. Yeah, true.
I was there
Lucky you! Travis' first 125cc AMA Supercross race.
240p here we meet again...
+Johan That should NOT even matter in the least
OAAC Médias Ok
And let me say something,, after all this pastrana' crash , I went to PuertoRico vacations to smoke the very healthy weed' so freaking good! I recommend it!!.
Hmm.
0:44 Travis Evans ?? Who that
Just a misspeak on Art Eckman's behalf; meant to say "Tyler Evans" I bet.
MathewV21688 ya reckon ?? But Tyler’s dead
@@joelw8912 Yes he is; total shame. But that's irrelevant in this predicament. Evans had a pretty good 2000 season in Supercross, but Motocross didn't go too well for him.
Back before the bubba scrub
WELL before the term was coined.
soooooooooooo blurry jeez
What you see is what you get
MathewV21688 thanks for posting this! Keep em coming!
@@flyfishincrazy You're welcome. Hope you'll see other seasons I've posted. :)
MathewV21688 if they are this quality they wont be able to see anything
@@Finallybianca I'm able to view it myself. I used a blank DVD -- just a speed of SLP, which would explain the 240p.
Yeah he was a total tool when he first started....I remember folks not liking it at all...we were like dafuq is going on....😁
You said it. Travis was a hot prospect, but he really whammied Suzuki by not letting Freestyle MX go after turning pro.
Suzuki fucked up letting tp and rc go to another brand. They got some work to do.
I truly think Suzuki screwed the pooch when they overlooked Buddy Antunez's results in 2002, and when Travis couldn't let Freestyle MX go. RC was an awesome ambassador for Suzuki when he finished his career with them. 15 years w/ Suzuki, you can't really argue with that long a tenure for someone like Ricky.
This is the video they show to aliens when explaining dirt biking
Where did you cook something like THAT up???
ahh the early 2000s. Was an era of douchy looking riders with their gel'ed up spiked hair, gay looking thin sideburn beard things, blingy chains and earrings hahaha
I think back then all that stuff was considered "cool".
Yep, and Id take all that over whats considered "cool" today.
Douchebag know-it-all, millenials!
@@michaelj2091 I can just tell from you're last comment you're a real piece of shit. Lol
He was never made for super cross I don’t think! Style is not even there! I’m no fan but he don’t fit the racer style, to lengthy and not part of the bike
Travis was one of those guys who would have been a superstar racer if he just put his mind to it. That's why I say that the only thing Travis really "gave" to the sport was a personality you just can't beat.