“ROCZEN, GIB ME DEINE BRILLE! BITTE”
A fan’s sign at the Ironman National, meant for Mattstedt, Germany’s Ken Roczen. The phrase translates to “Roczen, give me your goggles! Please!”—and the girl lucked out: Roczen handed her his goggles following his second-place finish at the final round
“ROCZEN, GIB ME DEINE BRILLE! BITTE”
A fan’s sign at the Ironman National, meant for Mattstedt, Germany’s Ken Roczen. The phrase translates to “Roczen, give me your goggles! Please!”—and the girl lucked out: Roczen handed her his goggles following his second-place finish at the final round
“ROCZEN, GIB ME DEINE BRILLE! BITTE”
A fan’s sign at the Ironman National, meant for Mattstedt, Germany’s Ken Roczen. The phrase translates to “Roczen, give me your goggles! Please!”—and the girl lucked out: Roczen handed her his goggles following his second-place finish at the final round
OVERHEARD. OVERREAD. OVERSAID.
“Considering the stability of the peso in the world money market and the discovery of oil on the coast of Campeche, someday all motorcycles will be built in Mexico.”
Introduction of a 1975 test of the Mexico-made Cooper 250 MX motorcycle, when the future seemed bright for North American-made motorcycles. This was just before the price of oil dropped, the Mexican economy tanked, and Cooper Motorcycles disappeared/Cycle News
“It’s always been tough. It’s the toughest sport on the planet. The rest play a game.”
Seven-time AMA SX/MX Champion Jeff Ward on motocross being the toughest sport of all/Instagram
“My team manager brainwashed his 3 1/2 year old daughter into thinking my name is ‘Grumpy Phil’”
Phil Nicoletti via Twitter
“I’m at the hospital, baby Davalos is going to arrive soon so I’ll have to get back to you later. Baby Davalos will decide what my fee is so you better hope he comes out in a good mood”
Martin Davalos’ text to Steve Matthes while trying to lock down the Red Bull Straight Rhythm deal
“No longer a social media guy. Announces it in social media.”
Vital MX’s Steve “Guy B” Giberson commenting on Jason “Wheels” Todd’s announcement that he was “Officially no longer a social media guy”/Facebook
“I am really saddened by this situation, especially for Tom, but for my part, I consider that the drivers must first wear the colors of France MXDN. Trademarks are necessary, but they can not impose their diktat at the expense of national colors.”
Jacques Bolle, president of the French Motorcycle Federation, on kicking Red Bull rider Tom Vialle off the team due to conflicts between the federation and Vialle’s team over the design of the French jerseys and hats for the 2019 Motocross of Nations/Moto Verte
“I used to think it was a dick move the way James [Stewart] just walked away from the sport, but now I get it.”
Chad Reed on his 2020 prospects/Racer X Podcast
“This agreement puts the AMA on more solid financial footing as the series sanctioning body and ensures the AMA Supercross Championship will continue to be promoted by Feld Motor Sports well into the future.”
AMA President Rob Dingman on finalizing the long-awaited contract extension with the SX promoter/American Motorcyclist
“Considering the stability of the peso in the world money market and the discovery of oil on the coast of Campeche, someday all motorcycles will be built in Mexico.”
Introduction of a 1975 test of the Mexico-made Cooper 250 MX motorcycle, when the future seemed bright for North American-made motorcycles. This was just before the price of oil dropped, the Mexican economy tanked, and Cooper Motorcycles disappeared/Cycle News
“It’s always been tough. It’s the toughest sport on the planet. The rest play a game.”
Seven-time AMA SX/MX Champion Jeff Ward on motocross being the toughest sport of all/Instagram
“My team manager brainwashed his 3 1/2 year old daughter into thinking my name is ‘Grumpy Phil’”
Phil Nicoletti via Twitter
“I’m at the hospital, baby Davalos is going to arrive soon so I’ll have to get back to you later. Baby Davalos will decide what my fee is so you better hope he comes out in a good mood”
Martin Davalos’ text to Steve Matthes while trying to lock down the Red Bull Straight Rhythm deal
“No longer a social media guy. Announces it in social media.”
Vital MX’s Steve “Guy B” Giberson commenting on Jason “Wheels” Todd’s announcement that he was “Officially no longer a social media guy”/Facebook
“I am really saddened by this situation, especially for Tom, but for my part, I consider that the drivers must first wear the colors of France MXDN. Trademarks are necessary, but they can not impose their diktat at the expense of national colors.”
Jacques Bolle, president of the French Motorcycle Federation, on kicking Red Bull rider Tom Vialle off the team due to conflicts between the federation and Vialle’s team over the design of the French jerseys and hats for the 2019 Motocross of Nations/Moto Verte
“I used to think it was a dick move the way James [Stewart] just walked away from the sport, but now I get it.”
Chad Reed on his 2020 prospects/Racer X Podcast
“This agreement puts the AMA on more solid financial footing as the series sanctioning body and ensures the AMA Supercross Championship will continue to be promoted by Feld Motor Sports well into the future.”
AMA President Rob Dingman on finalizing the long-awaited contract extension with the SX promoter/American Motorcyclist
“I stopped talking shit when I realized I can’t walk the walk anymore!”
Travis Pastrana explains his lack of braggadocio leading into this year’s Red Bull Straight Rhythm
“I stopped talking shit when I realized I can’t walk the walk anymore!”
Travis Pastrana explains his lack of braggadocio leading into this year’s Red Bull Straight Rhythm
OVERHEARD. OVERREAD. OVERSAID.
“There was some traffic getting out of Montreal which held me up a bit, but thankfully the border crossing wasn’t much of a line and I got through there in about 15 minutes. I was actually really nervous going through customs because I reeked like alcohol from the podium champagne celebration!”
Luke Renzland, who finished second overall in 250SX at the Montreal Supercross and then drove solo to Harpursville, New York, for the Black Sky GNCC the next afternoon/Racer X Online
“To text a guy like Zach Osborne and have him actually respond and not just say ‘Who the heck is this guy?’ It’s just a dream come true to be in this position.”
Factory Indian Wrecking Crew American Flat Track rider and series champion Briar Bauman/Racer X Online
“I don’t care about the doctors and what they say, because there is always a chance that you can recover better than they say. Whether you want to call it miracles, but they have happened. Why not be one of them?”
Ken Roczen on injuries to both himself and his brother-in-law Blake Savage/Red Bull TV’s MX Nation
“In supercross, it’s in a zoo confined to a cage, all its power and speed confined. Motocross, with its larger tracks and open spaces, sees the racing machines at their full capacity. They are free to chase their prey at maximum velocity.”
Maury Brown, contributor to Forbes magazine, in a recent feature on the success of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross/forbes.com
“There was some traffic getting out of Montreal which held me up a bit, but thankfully the border crossing wasn’t much of a line and I got through there in about 15 minutes. I was actually really nervous going through customs because I reeked like alcohol from the podium champagne celebration!”
Luke Renzland, who finished second overall in 250SX at the Montreal Supercross and then drove solo to Harpursville, New York, for the Black Sky GNCC the next afternoon/Racer X Online
“To text a guy like Zach Osborne and have him actually respond and not just say ‘Who the heck is this guy?’ It’s just a dream come true to be in this position.”
Factory Indian Wrecking Crew American Flat Track rider and series champion Briar Bauman/Racer X Online
“I don’t care about the doctors and what they say, because there is always a chance that you can recover better than they say. Whether you want to call it miracles, but they have happened. Why not be one of them?”
Ken Roczen on injuries to both himself and his brother-in-law Blake Savage/Red Bull TV’s MX Nation
“In supercross, it’s in a zoo confined to a cage, all its power and speed confined. Motocross, with its larger tracks and open spaces, sees the racing machines at their full capacity. They are free to chase their prey at maximum velocity.”
Maury Brown, contributor to Forbes magazine, in a recent feature on the success of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross/forbes.com
DMXS BYTES
EXCERPTS FROM THE INTERNET’S TOP MOTOCROSS RADIO SHOW
“The final straw is when Amber gave me a kiss and said my mustache smelled like Velveeta cheese. I had not eaten any cheese, so it was time to go.”
David Pingree knew it was time to shave when his wife picked up on some phantom dairy products
“As bad as it sucked for him, he’s going to be able to take those hard times and turn them around as life lessons and apply it in the future. That’s going to be dangerous for everyone else, and it’s going to pay dividends in the 450 class next year.”
Ricky Carmichael feels that all the adversity Adam Cianciarulo endured throughout his 250 career will actually help him after securing his first professional championship before moving up in 2020
“I’m not going to spend a bunch of money on racing while he still has baby teeth. Until he has armpit hair, it’s just going to be for fun.”
Daniel Blair spent his entire life racing and would rather introduce a more balanced life for his son until he’s ready to make that commitment for himself
DMXS BYTES
EXCERPTS FROM THE INTERNET’S TOP MOTOCROSS RADIO SHOW
“The final straw is when Amber gave me a kiss and said my mustache smelled like Velveeta cheese. I had not eaten any cheese, so it was time to go.”
David Pingree knew it was time to shave when his wife picked up on some phantom dairy products
“As bad as it sucked for him, he’s going to be able to take those hard times and turn them around as life lessons and apply it in the future. That’s going to be dangerous for everyone else, and it’s going to pay dividends in the 450 class next year.”
Ricky Carmichael feels that all the adversity Adam Cianciarulo endured throughout his 250 career will actually help him after securing his first professional championship before moving up in 2020
“I’m not going to spend a bunch of money on racing while he still has baby teeth. Until he has armpit hair, it’s just going to be for fun.”
Daniel Blair spent his entire life racing and would rather introduce a more balanced life for his son until he’s ready to make that commitment for himself