The List: Butt Patches
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It's hard to say who had the first "butt" patch -- it was certainly before our time -- but we do recall some of the more famous ones from yesteryear. Bob Hannah's "Trouble" on the back of his Griffs pants said it all in 1977.
And didn't they make a mistake on Harry Everts' pants back in 1975 and write "Everest" instead? Think of it not as a typo but a sewo, because back them the letters were cut from leather and then sewn in one at a time!
While scanning in some old photos, we stumbled on some classic butt-patch pics, which then ignited an awesome bench race session. We grabbed a few pics and remembered a few more classics for this week's The List--but don't expect this one to be comprehensive. This is the type of subject we're bound to hit again. And don't be afraid to mention your favorites in the comments section below.
Here's a few of the cooler ones we remember, and some photos of others for your perusal.
10 . Bubbalicios and Bro Show: The James Stewart "Bubbalicios" patch, matching the Bubblicious gum, has been around for a decade. Consider it the "go to" butt patch for JBS. He'll sneak out some other good ones, though, like this season's "Bro Show" in honor of his new trainer and coach, Johnny "O'Show" O'Mara. And yes, both Stewart and O'Mara rode in Answer gear. It all comes around!
Stewart rocked the "Bro Show" butt patch in honor of his new trainer and coach, Johnny "O'Show" O'Mara.
Photo: Simon Cudby
The "Bubbalicios" butt patch.
Photo: Simon Cudby
9. RC/DC: Fox put together plenty of good stuff for Ricky Carmichael. Turning the AC/DC band logo into RC/DC was a good one, and they also riffed on the RC Cola logo, as well. Carmichael also started running his number 4 on the back in tribute to others, and that trend has even stuck to other riders. Last year Ryan Dungey ran "4 Jesse" as his butt patch, with the RC 4, in tribute to the late Jesse Masterpool.
8. Starbuster: Jean-Michael literally was the star buster when he won the 1989 Gainesville AMA National MC opener in Florida. The Frenchman was not at all expected to win over big names like Rick Johnson, Jeff Stanton and Jeff Ward, but by the end of the day, he had the win. We've thrown in a "Bad Bayle" photo here for good measure.
7. That Little Kid: Justin Barcia and Christophe Pourcel were not getting along last year in supercross, and CP started referring to JB as "That little kid." Barcia rolled with it, running that tagline on his pants the next week!
6. Loop Out: It's all in the word play: Donnie Cantaloupi (pronounced Cant-a-loopy). Check out Donnie's mechanic on the left--the legendary Bevo Forte.
Donnie Cantaloupi "Loop Out" butt patch.
5. Trouble: One of the most famous patches of all, Bob Hannah was trouble for the competition, and he let them know.
4. Machine: Nicknames were the rage back in the 1980s (real nicknames, not just a combination of your riding number and your initials like everyone runs today). Ron Lechien had one of the best, as his perfect riding style bred the name "The Machine." And don't forget "Dogger," as Lechien means dog in French. And don't forget an early riff on someone elses's butt patch...
Ron "The Machine" Lechien.
3. 2 Tall 2: Here's a photo of Lechien at age 16, but already well over six feet tall. So he ran the "2 Tall 2" patch in honor of (the very lanky) 1980 SX Champion, Mike "Too Tall" Bell.
Lechien also wore the "2 Tall 2" patch in his younger day in honor of Mike "Too Tall" Bell.
2. Supermac: RC and Bubba have run a lot of cool patches, but Jeremy McGrath may have been the King of the patches--just like he's the king of supercross! Here's a shot of his famous "Supermac" patch.
1. Mr. Mean: Today Jeff Stanton is a fun-loving guy if you see him at the races, but back when he was racing himself, he was focused, serious, and seemed, yes, downright mean. He wore that rep proudly!
Mr. Mean Jeff Stanton.
Here are some other classic butt patches you may enjoy.
Photo: Simon Cudby
James Stewart.
Photo: Simon Cudby
Chad Reed.
Photo: Simon Cudby
Photo: Simon Cudby
RC rocking the goat butt patch.
Photo: Simon Cudby
Stewart thanking the Troops.
Photo: Simon Cudby
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Very cool. Check out Dave Osterman working on the 224 Yamaha. And the Everts pants read Everst. I'm sure DC has a pic laying around.
As a friend of K-Dub and Dano, this has to be my favorite butt patch of the year.
http://motocross.transworld.net/files/2011/03/indysx2011_221.jpg
I ran " HOSTILE " back in the early 90's..... tribute to PANTERA of coarse...
JS7 is hilarious... " Bubbas House" in the Waffle House logo...
I read 10 and had to stop ya right there. Andy jefferson used the "bro show" (1977?) on the back of his ridin britches first and he was a black fellow as well, i believe he was top 20 at some point but never won that I know of,
Didn't Stanton also run Mr. Clean at one time? Also, wasn't there a Jefferson that did the Bro Show patch way before Bubba?
ya owe me a cookie.
Hannah's "Trouble" Patch:
http://image.hotbikeweb.com/f/29431142/1010_hbkp_01_z+motorcycle_hall_of_fame_legend_bob_hannah_2010_induction_ceremony+signed.jpg
I always like 'Home Grown' (was that Cantaloupi also?) and 'Your Name Here'
you missed a good one... "just jeff" on stanton's pants when he told the axo guys when they asked what he wanted for his but logo he replied, "just jeff"
i like the bull squattin takin a dump with a red line thru it "No BS" myself.
Hannah's "Buckwheat" was a good one
C'mon Weege! Bradshaw's "Redneck" has got to be top 10 (I guess not).
Magoo's "Road Hog"
Hannah's "Who Cares" (probably the King of nicknames)
Glover's "G (heart shape) R"
I'll keep thinking.........................
What about Rhinestone? Kent Howerton 5 time MX Champ!
No mention of Jeremy Mc Grath's "Showtime"? Boo
Andy Jefferson " Plasma"
Back in the day Andy Jefferson rode for Mitch Payton on husky's The first black guy to make it that big. His but read " PLASMA" ie BLOOD. Great guy. still rides an occasional WORCS race
Doug Henrys ... " OH " .... was a good one ....
Mine says, "Kiss Here"
I remember when K-Dub rocked the "Special K" butt patch, to match the cereal logo.
I think Weeg meant "Bubbalicious"
Im assuming Chad Reed's "Me" butt patch is a Talladega Nights reference...and if it is thats the funniest effing butt patch of all time.
I think Robbie Reynard had one years ago when he was riding the 60 class that said - I HAUL
For UHAUL
VERY COOL - Bringing in sponsors from outside of the sport back in the eighties
Remember these from back in the day? : Sue Fish's butt patch ( a picture of a fish); and Darryl Schultz's "Student Driver" ?
The only rider that is gonna need a butt patch, is Bubba... After he checks into jail to serve his sentence.
I always liked Pastrana's "Village Idiot" patch.....And MC's "Friday the 13th" one when he was going for his 13th straight win in 96
How about RC when he came back from his knee surgery he had Seabiscuit
Bob Hannah- No Passing
Gaylon Mosier- Gassin Gaylon
I love the '80s! That was the best era of MX and SX (and even music), for suuure! Anyway, I liked some of the other nicknames they used also;
Ron "The Mean" Lechien
Ron "Bad Guys" Lechien
David "The Bandit" Bailey
Bob "Hurricane II" Hannah
Donnie "Holeshot" Hansen
Billy "Bullet" Liles
Mark "The Bomber" Barnett
Ricky "Flash" Johnson
Ricky "Too Hip"Johnson
Jeff "Who's Bad?" Ward
Brad "Bad" Lackey
Doug "The Wheelie King" Domokos
Good ol' times!
I always liked when Jeff ran "red rider." Here's a shot of that patch along with McGrath running showtime. http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h180/chevroboy/scan0007.jpg
David Bailey running "Your Name Here" like the Hi-Q ads for custom lettering on pants in MXA at the time. Goat Breker had a goats head on his pants at one stage too.
how bout Jonny O's "Only a Lad" from the Ongio Boingo" days.
Danny Magoo Chandler - "Road Hog".
You guys missed it.
David Bailey in 1984 ran a butt patch that red "National #1"
Billy "Sugar Bear" Grossi!!! What??
i think milsaps bare a$$ should be #1
Oh good, I needed an excuse to look at men's butts. Racer X delivers again!
There's a Transworld poster on my wall of RC with a patch that looks like an A1 bottle of sauce, presumably for Anaheim 1. And I wouldn't be too surprised if Tedesco ever ran a Tabasco bottle or logo.
All in all, it's hard to beat Bubbalicious. 'ME' is also really good, but I had no idea it was a Talledega Nights (sp?) reference.
Villopoto can run P.O.T.O. (president of the outdoors)
OOH, I just thought of a good one...Dungey should wear 4 JLAW! How awesome would that be?! Think about it and get back to me.
im pritty sure tedesco did hav a patch that said hot sauce with a tabasco bottle on it.
and i no that RC ran a patch back when he had a perfect season with honda that was the bonus amount that the honda team guys wld get if he won. i think is was $235
MXA archieves should have a photo of Andy Jeffersons "bro show" origanal. late 70's.
I know of one that isn't on the list from the WMX, check out Sarah Whitmore's
on her fan page at Face Book! That is by far the best one besides Bubba's thanking out Troops! Our Troops are by far the most dedicated and loyal people on the planet! Semper Fi to all those that serve members that that serve our country and wear the uniform proudly... Past, Present and Future!
Hannah's
Eat at Bob's
18 Carat = after some lady remarked that the world doesn't revolve around his 18 Carat ass.
Kamakazi = Wore it at Unadilla a year after he crashed with 125 world championship points leader Yamamoto of Japan.
Hannah II = for his comeback on a Honda
"HUGO" on Bradshaw at Broome-Tioga 1989 (90?)
DOUG Henry in Iron Maiden font (also IRON Sheak)
FRO (The Godfather-style patch)
" Jammin Jimmy" Weinert
"Lone Ranger" RJ
No Bozo's (pic of bozo with red crossed out circle)
"Hurricane II"
Very cool, alot of fun to read, the comments as well. I thought Stewie ran the "Bro Show" patch because his brother ran that race as well, but could be wrong.
what about erik kehoes "for hire" when he was on Honda of Troy
what about erik kehoes "for hire" when he was on Honda of Troy
Given the way things turned out at Hangtown, I think it would have been great it Reed had ran "Ready" instead of "Reedy" last week.
best butt patch ever Ricky Carmichael at Southwick "Mr. Sandman"
(*toots his own horn)
I designed "Bubbas House."
In the 80s Broc wore "Good Guys" and in turn O'mara when he rode for Honda wore "Bad Guys"....
I like "Hot Shoe" Schultz
'Magoo' of course Danny Chandler but here's a story.
Me and my bro sent out to some oriental sowers.
I got "Jam Master J" Perfect
My brother who won the '88 Golden State Nats. 25-29 Jr. Vet class when it first time ever. Darren Clifford.
They had the letters to spelling "Whipping Boy" guess what???
He got stuck wearing "Wiping Boy" on his rump for 1 round .
we laughed so hard "Of course they can't spell English we said..
I raced a girl swinging "team tits" she was cool..Ventura Fairgrounds 1987.
I like "Hot Shoe" Schultz
'Magoo' of course Danny Chandler but here's a story.
Me and my bro sent out to some oriental sowers.
I got "Jam Master J" Perfect
My brother who won the '88 Golden State Nats. 25-29 Jr. Vet class when it first time ever. Darren Clifford.
They had the letters to spelling "Whipping Boy" guess what???
He got stuck wearing "Wiping Boy" on his rump for 1 round .
we laughed so hard "Of course they can't spell English we said..
I raced a girl swinging "team tits" she was cool..Ventura Fairgrounds 1987.
QUIT REMOVING MY POST YOU FAGGOTS.
Yes, I did run a buttpatch "Mr. Clean" when I raced Kiedrowski. It was good battles, but that guy is a bull, and I was burnt out on my program.
Oh, and Weege is pure homo with his rape wrestling.
KTM 475, you nailed it. Hannahs "NO PASSING" was the best ever, I think. Also just plain "HANNAH" was damn cool too. Lackeys "GOOD AS GOLD" was one of the best
GOAT
on Goat Brekker's buttocks.
Yes, Stanton did run "Mr. Clean" and Bradshaw ran "Rawhide" which is important... Because Damon turned into an MX ass. What?! Let's go, biotch!
where can ik make one?????????/ please mail back