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James Stewart Suffers Broken Finger

Sunday, August 19, 2012 | 6:40 PM

Racer X has learned that Yoshimura Suzuki's James Stewart suffered a broken finger when he crashed in the second moto at Unadilla. The injury will knock Stewart out of action for the remainder of the season. We'll post more details on this situation when they become available.

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MXflorida wrote: 7:06pm August 19, 2012

Stewart is done, no one cares. Does he really think by saying GOD is Great is going to get him appreciation through GOD. Come on guys, get off the God band wagon, I am tired of hearing all these kids saying they want to thank GOd, when they have no idea what they are saying. It is becoming part of the while sponsor list that they are thanking.

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joemotocross589 wrote: 7:11pm August 19, 2012

I remember the day when a broken finger on a racer was just normal, "be glad ya only gotta ride w/ a busted finger",...my how things have changed. This shoulda had the "endless comeback" title. So what?

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biker143 wrote: 7:13pm August 19, 2012

Wow, looks like he will be out till 2014 with that one if his track record holds true ! its going to take a good 2 years to heal that up, One year to heal and one year before his doctor says he can ride again.

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2centsCanadian wrote: 7:14pm August 19, 2012

My feelings lie somewhere between "Oh Well" and "What Ever!" Even James must be getting tired of the come back drama ...... I think most of us on the outside are pretty well done with it.

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biker143 wrote: 7:17pm August 19, 2012

I remember RC breaking his hand in SX and never missed a race,

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cxd56 wrote: 7:24pm August 19, 2012

Why is everyone so happy he is hurt? This just makes the racing more boring. less contenders, less excitement. DOES ANYONE UNDERSTAND THIS?

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therealmofo wrote: 7:24pm August 19, 2012

That Yamaha is going to end his career, oh wait, he isnt riding a Yamaha, its a Suzuki. I forgot. Guess the bike isnt the problem.. big surprise. I said it before and the Stewtards told me I was wrong, it was the bike..

And who were those guys wanting Stewart to ride for Team USA for the Des Nations?? I guess Decoster knew better..

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Jslaughter wrote: 7:25pm August 19, 2012

Man, Press release a broken finger? Next time just say MAN-GINA!

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amoreno199 wrote: 7:39pm August 19, 2012

hey idiot (kflorida) dont bash the kids because they are thanking god. Its not jumping on the band wagon either, it's showing thanks for letting them survive through brutal races and allowing the to finish safely. Stop pulling sshh out of your a$$ and complaing just for the sake of complaining.

people have nothing better to do than complain about js7, the guy is not even getting paid, what the hell else does he have to do, so idiots can shut up. Chad reed is riding but no one gives him ssh that he's not out there racing, same thing with rv2. Allow james to be human idiot

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radarlovers wrote: 7:47pm August 19, 2012

It's funny to see all this negative talk on here but yesterday no one was cheered louder for and you couldn't even get to the suzuki semi. People have been crashing bikes since their introduction thats why they have saftey gear. I respect james for going for the w and not just riding around in second or third. How do you pass someone? Thats right you have to push harder and take more risks.

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retired-promxer wrote: 7:52pm August 19, 2012

Get well soon James!!! You are way too important for Motocross, we need you!!

I'm sure we will see you at A1. All the best

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pablo133 wrote: 7:53pm August 19, 2012

i raced all season with 2 broken fingers just taped them up and got on with it , and done a 60 hour week at work in between !!!

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comedian66 wrote: 8:00pm August 19, 2012

I raced with a hangnail once...i cried the whole moto...then i changed glove sponsors

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Teeps99 wrote: 8:28pm August 19, 2012

All I know is he better be healthy enough to race in Toronto come March 2013, lol My tickets just came in the mail. Im sure if he was a contender for the championship he would be racing with the broken finger. One thing James isn't is a pu$$y! He is as tough as they come. Almost as tough as pablo133.

Hey pablo133 congrats on riding with 2 broken fingers. And a 60 hr week wow!!

Thats 20 hrs dble time, big money!! I bet you have the best looking tralier in the park.
Props to you for being so f"n stupid with your posts on here.

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doct wrote: 8:29pm August 19, 2012

Congrats to Dungey... the saying goes , "you have to be in it to win it" and so far he's that man to beat outdoors! Bring on SX 2013 hopefully the Top guys can stay healthy just to keep the battles exciting. Then again RV1 is a monster indoors! May the odds be ever in your favor!!

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CodyRem wrote: 8:30pm August 19, 2012

What was Jeff "kicker" Emig going on about at the top of screw you (now called the wall). Kicker, kicker, kicker watch the kicker.

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yz692 wrote: 8:39pm August 19, 2012

Jeez....I'd be ashamed to have that put on here so people could comment on it !! James needs to take time off(a long time) and get back on the bike he grew up on and show everybody why he is the pampered person that he is. Everybody blamed the blue bike for all his trouble,now he can't keep the yellow one on two wheels!!! It's just my opinion,but I think James is his own worst enemy ! RV2 was in his head in supercross and he knew he had to ride wide open to beat him and it didn't work out!! Same with RD5 outdoors- once he crashed and lost points he started crashing---alot!! Just my 2 cents......

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comedian66 wrote: 8:45pm August 19, 2012

fiftyone50... 8:45 eastern time and your already drunk...wtf are you talking about...lil' stew has already made ten times what you'll generate in this lifetime...if he ever flips burgers it will be a community service program for impersonating peat moss

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filthyanimal wrote: 8:46pm August 19, 2012

O.k, I like Stewart and want to see him in the mix. But C'mon, a broken finger? Isn't Jessica Patterson riding with a busted hand?

Tape it to the next one and get on the gate, Bubba!

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railruts97 wrote: 8:56pm August 19, 2012

one of the most boring 450 seasons to date, bummed out. Can't wait for 2013 SX. I'm just glad yamaha isn't a scapegoat anymore for his wrecks.

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comedian66 wrote: 8:57pm August 19, 2012

fithlyanimal...dude...give lil' stew a break...haven't you ever had one of those excruciating paper cuts?... they hurt man

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JIMMY81 wrote: 9:03pm August 19, 2012

Please Racer X, don't do any Rapid Reaction of this!
This is Football soccer or what?

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ronniebarnhardt wrote: 9:06pm August 19, 2012

OK Im not gonna bash stewart for talking about god...how about the way he did it?? completely ignorant delivery with absolutely no honesty in his statement...that was totally for the camera, trying to be cute or funny...he is slowly becoming an embarrassment to the sport we all love so much...enough already, im over it, i just hope the media quits licking his sack soon

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CodyRem wrote: 9:13pm August 19, 2012

He was imitating a comedian who uses that line. I saw the video of the comedian saying it and it wasn't any funnier when he said it. Pretty lame.

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B-KR wrote: 9:14pm August 19, 2012

I'm not going to pick on anyone for a broken finger as again, that can encompass anything from a hairline crack to shattered in multiple places. The MX Kied got put out of MX for the year back in '94 with a broken finger...at Unadilla. Of course, that was the shattered variety having taken a 50 MPH rock to it. Tedesco missed most of SX this year with a broken finger. Even NFL player Ronnie Lott years ago missed games due to a broken pinky.....of course he finally decided to cut it off so he could play.....doh!

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B-KR wrote: 9:22pm August 19, 2012

To add, I'm not religious....but it is asinine to goof around as a public figure with anything having to do with God. Then again, James seems to have no idea how to not piss a certain segment of people off....and actually seems to try to do so as much as possible. Then his fans wonder why people have issues with him? If I was James and seeing Dungey winning titles and hardly ever crashing, I'd start wondering if there isn't something to it.

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comedian66 wrote: 9:30pm August 19, 2012

CodyRem...link us to this video

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rninos39 wrote: 9:41pm August 19, 2012

It would be great for the sport if he was the guy he was in 08, but he is done, not done racing and even winning races, just winning championships, he can't put two races together, forget about a whole season( NEVER ) I'm sure he wouldnt win the pro sport class at loretta's, he might win a moto or two. I don't want to hate on the kid, he needs help (mental) he is the fastest guy on earth, James, slow down, open your mind, get help, win races. I think maybe (the Man) Roger D, or Ricky C might be good mentors for him. Its going to be tough when the fast young kids come up...

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comedian66 wrote: 9:48pm August 19, 2012

Preston...when is the last time you had a diaper change? ..you sound like your wet and hungry

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B-KR wrote: 10:02pm August 19, 2012

Hey Preston, if James listened to some of us instead of the constant ass-kissing he gets from the likes of you, his career would not be in the shambles it is in. Pay attention and realize most of what I say about him is sound advice. If he consulted me before putting the red and blues on his dash, I would have told him "idiotic move, don't do it". You would tell him, "go for it champ!". I would tell him, do not mock God on camera because you will only piss off religious people who may like you as of now. You'd say "Go for it champ!". I'd tell him to slow down a bit, play it safe and finish the damn moto either with a 5 second lead or a 5 second deficit in 2nd place. You'd tell him "go for it champ!". He continues to go for it, you continue to applaud his every dumb move, and someone else walks away with the titles. Dude needs to hear some criticism from someone he respects and I have a feeling he tends to lose respect for anyone who doesn't give him the "go for it champ!" treatment. Meanwhile, racers who are interested in winning titles listen to those that may have something to offer (DeCoster, Goose, Aldon Baker....even Larry Brooks!). It is absolutely comical that you can't even comprehend that James is a public figure........here I was giving you WAAY too much credit for being somewhat intelligent. Little did I know.....

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Open_Class wrote: 10:14pm August 19, 2012

I call B.S. on the broken finger.

This is just another story from the stewart camp to quit, instead of just saying that he is not being paid to race this year and wants to take the time off to...whatever.

Damn I just wish he would go away already.

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Open_Class wrote: 10:21pm August 19, 2012

Preston.....you are a pedestrian and clearly lack any IQ about functional idiot.

You use "racist" to somehow give credibility to your views or to dismiss others. That is like trying to end an argument with "I do not like your tone". What a joke.

Dude, no one gives a shit what color, religion, country, ???, any of these guys come from. This is about MOTO! All moto all the time and what is best for the spot that most of us do and have a passion for.

Your guy? plain and simple is just not about the sport and all about himself. He needs to go. If you do not understand that then you just do not get it.


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cmoney wrote: 10:23pm August 19, 2012

Here's my take on stewart. Stewart is NOT done. Ill guarantee, and Ill bet money. He has a title or two left in him. He's not going to beat RC's or MC'S records like he had planned, but he is definately not done. With that said, he needs to slow down. Im sure everyone realizes this and Im sure its been written before, but anyone can go as fast as stewart and crash just like he does. He is riding over his head. RD5, RV2, CR22 have all matched his speed and he hasnt realized it yet, so he automatically thinks he should be going faster and it bites him every time. I can take a corner as fast as him until I cross rut and get ejected over the berm. He is not the fastest rider on the planet anymore and needs to realize it. Most everyone on the track with him could be named the fastest rider on the planet for one lap, or 1/2 lap, or 1 section, or 1 turn, until they yard sale and are out for the season. He doesnt know how to ride in his comfort zone anymore because 4 or 5 guys have stepped it up and can ride his speed now and he doesnt know how to deal with it. I hope he figures it out, but I also dont mind seeing Dungey win titles with his consistancy and hard work.

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cmoney wrote: 10:23pm August 19, 2012

Here's my take on stewart. Stewart is NOT done. Ill guarantee, and Ill bet money. He has a title or two left in him. He's not going to beat RC's or MC'S records like he had planned, but he is definately not done. With that said, he needs to slow down. Im sure everyone realizes this and Im sure its been written before, but anyone can go as fast as stewart and crash just like he does. He is riding over his head. RD5, RV2, CR22 have all matched his speed and he hasnt realized it yet, so he automatically thinks he should be going faster and it bites him every time. I can take a corner as fast as him until I cross rut and get ejected over the berm. He is not the fastest rider on the planet anymore and needs to realize it. Most everyone on the track with him could be named the fastest rider on the planet for one lap, or 1/2 lap, or 1 section, or 1 turn, until they yard sale and are out for the season. He doesnt know how to ride in his comfort zone anymore because 4 or 5 guys have stepped it up and can ride his speed now and he doesnt know how to deal with it. I hope he figures it out, but I also dont mind seeing Dungey win titles with his consistancy and hard work.

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Vintage wrote: 10:26pm August 19, 2012

good call open-class, I'm with you on that. Soon as he was mocking God at the intro I said "wait and see" sure enuff after the break theres #7 down. Actually surprised me to see him gut the moto out, and then in moto 2 we see #7 being driven off in the mule.
No doubt about it he has speed, but time after time its "Stewart goes down!!" I think hes done. The rest of the field has caught up speed wise, but whats with the media all over him like a rash???

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rninos39 wrote: 10:29pm August 19, 2012

Like theTop gun movie or days of thunder, James lost goose, Tiger lost his wife, than they lost there MOJO, they might have to go back in time like Austin Powers and get it back.. I hope its not to late, its kinda boring without them.. Good luck man

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KXKID10 wrote: 10:31pm August 19, 2012

HAHAHAHA Blew-art lived up his reputation of being the fastest guy that can never finish a race.......I coulda made millions bettin that he couldnt finish a moto or a superx this season. Quit riding over your head.....

IT'S NOT THE BIKE..........IT YOU.......Blew-art.........

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KXKID10 wrote: 10:32pm August 19, 2012

By the way....pass the news to your Bro......He's headin down the same path...

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B-KR wrote: 10:37pm August 19, 2012

Check this view out. Look how much faster he enters the section after Dungey just went by......almost an impossibility that he doesn't crash at that speed....like he forgot the bumps were there?

http://www.motocrossactionmag.com/Main/News/SEE-IT-HERE-JAMES-STEWARTS-THRILLA-AT-THE-DILLA-9306.aspx

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rninos39 wrote: 10:41pm August 19, 2012

Come on c money, when was the last time JS raced a full series? 16 races, he can win but can he beat both RV or RD plus you have REED, Bam Bam, Wilson ,Canard mixing it up, NO WAY, hes too Rich now, too hard headed. He quites on a drop of a dime, The fight is gone....

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slowguy wrote: 10:41pm August 19, 2012

Stewart always attracts the bottom scum of the sport as haters.

Sad life you guys live.

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B-KR wrote: 10:42pm August 19, 2012

Ironic that the guy in the background says "Oh....my....God" as James is in the process of crashing.

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rninos39 wrote: 10:46pm August 19, 2012

Kxkid10 is right about his brother, he pulls out of races more than I pulled out of my girl friends when I was in my 20s

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giftedFromGod wrote: 10:47pm August 19, 2012

James only has one gear, FAST. When he gets tired, he doesn't know how to slow down and fight another day. Alessi had the same problem, but has learned, and has been the model of consistency. This sport needs James Stewart's charisma and speed. He leaves a big hole when he is not out there. I like Ryan, but he is about as charismatic as a peanut butter and jelly sandwich on white bread.

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JimboMX374 wrote: 11:13pm August 19, 2012

James is lucky his biffs have come outdoors

I hope a the frontside of a supercross whoop - rhythym section or jump face doesnt decide for James when its time.

JImM
Pala374

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comedian66 wrote: 11:14pm August 19, 2012

B-KR....great footage...notice how Dungey ans Alessie have their weight back and in control on the same whoop/roller that lil'stew crashed over....when he hits it his weight gets thrown forward and the front wheel drops... its over

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Osteo wrote: 11:57pm August 19, 2012

It has been suggested that Stew would benefit from a return gig with Kawi ....

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rev320 wrote: 1:10am August 20, 2012

Hate to see anyone get injured. I remember that Rick Johnson's career in MX went down after his broken wrist - it never healed good enough to handle the speeds the pros ride at. Hope that isn't the case for James. Think he has been one of the most talented and best riders I've ever seen.

The races between him and Reed have been some of the best and most memoriable races in the last few years.

Hope James, Chad, Ryan, Byrne and others heals fully and quickly and comes back strong in 2013. Everyone racing on the national level has my respect.

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rg807 wrote: 1:50am August 20, 2012

I like James and I think he generally has tried to do the right thing. Regarding his finger, what if it is a compound fracture? Or the knuckle?

Give the guy a little credit. He tries really hard, he's still far and away the fastest guy (when he's upright), and he's been great for the sport. He could have sat at Gibbs and collected a huge check and he didn't. That took guts. He's also been injured less than Millsaps, Canard, and a lot of other guys.

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fox1nz wrote: 1:57am August 20, 2012

Oh James you shud retire along with .cr22 and .bt101

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JimboMX374 wrote: 2:03am August 20, 2012

Dang James !
How many times r u gonna do the front wheel drop or the font end tuck ...........hello ?
JimM
Pala374

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iloveyoulongtime wrote: 2:12am August 20, 2012

Harden up, for "Gods" sake cut the f...ing thing off, you have plenty more.



If Mick Dohan and others can win some Championships so can you!

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socalxr wrote: 2:42am August 20, 2012

If JS7 got ran over by a train and cut in half, people on here would still be whining and complaining; why doesn't he race, it's only a split of the thoracic area. He could be sewed back together. What loser, wuss, girl, etc. Then we hear that RC got blown up in a dynamite accident, he came back and went 3-1 for a 2nd overall, only because his prosthetic foot keep missing a shift. Lets count how many other people crashed including Dungy. Oh wait we can't because there was too freaking many.

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brett568 wrote: 4:01am August 20, 2012

fox1nz your a freaking dick! cr22, bt101 are you really from nz? both guys are not done yet! you clearly no nothing about them, there not quiters clown.
Ill admit, i laughed when i read james stewert suffers broken finger, but im a bit wiser then that, 40 vet racer, i can clearly see at that level how it would be a problem. call him what you will , he still has more talent on a mx bike then we could all dream about. That deserves respect.

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Kawasaki277 wrote: 4:27am August 20, 2012

@brett568 totally agree with you, @fox1nz take the nz off your name your a disgrace to nz. All three riders are champions and all three will be back. i believe if bt101 can stay healthy he has the raw speed to run with rv, rd and js7. hope all 3 are back fit and healthy for start of next season

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SpottedMarley wrote: 5:23am August 20, 2012

I'm gonna start a motocross tabloid magazine so you ladies have something to read in line at the grocery store.

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mx14bk wrote: 6:41am August 20, 2012

How could you not know it was going to be a bad day when you make a God joke sitting on the line, seriously dumb, not sure what his purpose was on that, only he and his handlers know the reasoning, maybe a little fun poke at Dunge?

I'll say it again, JS7 is too fast, and is lacking the mental fortitude to dial it back a little and finish the race, instead he wants to smoke everyone by 10 seconds a lap and crash his friggin brains out, he crashes more than Windows 98'.

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Prime wrote: 7:53am August 20, 2012

RC summed the whole Stewart saga up. He said this was James' last chance when he switched to Suzuki. He's probably gonna be right too. James is done this year. My advice to him would be just go away. Get your testing in. Get your practice sessions in and stay quiet. No more crap videos of him throwing a bunch of whips on the smooth track he calls his practice track. He needs to stay off the ground and go for wins. Let your riding do the talking James.

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lisaoutriding wrote: 8:32am August 20, 2012

Dick Butkus, of the Chicago Bears, once told a great story about how his pinky got torn off in a game and was hanging by some skin. The coaches were going to send him to the hospital and he bit it off and went back in the game. God, the drugs must have been good back then.

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gfd971 wrote: 8:57am August 20, 2012

Always a hand related injury this year. Hey Stewie, the canadian Nationals
are starting again next year and maybe you can battle Goerke (if you can last).
Funny, I called it for his 2nd moto......NO CONSISTENCY. Husky called,
they need a rider James.

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thinkmx wrote: 9:40am August 20, 2012

Kawi + JS7 = return of bubba. Hope he's ready to race SX in 2013. Should be an epic season with all the big players.

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Open_Class wrote: 10:05am August 20, 2012

People need to stop with the hyperbole statements like "James is far and away the fastest..".

The first two rounds saw RD5 no more than 20 feet off the rear of JS7's rear tire and they had not got the new KTM suspension sorted out.

AND RV2 who was beating RD5 at will the end of 11 was not there.

So people, enough with the JS is faster crap. He does however have the record for dirt samples at this point, passing TP199 this last weekend.

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thecrusher773 wrote: 10:20am August 20, 2012

I believer Ryno raced with a broken leg. I also remember Lusk having an arm plated together then still racing outdoors.

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mxmofo1 wrote: 10:40am August 20, 2012

There is no dought that JS has his head in the clouds right now.. But, for poeple to say that RD5 is riding a brand new bike at the start of the MX series is simply ignorant.. He rode that bike in SX, remember???? JS is the one who jumped on a "NEW" bike in the middle of the season..

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mit12 wrote: 10:45am August 20, 2012

I would like to have the money that Is spent on sub frames, seats, radiators, plastics, handle bars, levers, fork tubes and triple clamps that James the lawn dart Stewart goes through in a season. LOL

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ryanwagopoto wrote: 10:49am August 20, 2012

What's new? Out come all the haters..I guarantee ya that his fellow racers do NOT make fun of him. How many of you have ever earned enough $$$ racing to even buy a Jumbo Jack, or your own energy drink. Js7 is always gonna be high profile. True race fans realize the talent of ALL pro racers!

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slowguy wrote: 11:05am August 20, 2012

You people bagging on Stewart should realize he has the second most wins of any rider in the history of the sport, and more wins this outdoor 450 season than any rider except Dungey. It makes you look stupid and clueless.

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mxmofo1 wrote: 11:10am August 20, 2012

@Scrub-This,, C'mon dude, your are reaching for stuff now.. The Zuk was "new" to JS for MX, was it not??? The KTM was NOT "new" to RD when MX started, was it???

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mxmofo1 wrote: 11:19am August 20, 2012

@Scrub-This ,, I will guarentee you that JS has raced against much stiffer competition than RC ever did...

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slowguy wrote: 11:21am August 20, 2012

He has wins against Reed, RV and has even beaten the Goat. It has become painfully obvious your ridiculous garbage about Stewart is only to make you feel better about yourself. That's sad.

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rninos39 wrote: 11:22am August 20, 2012

Scrub, your right, I don't think he has the IQ to make his bike right, he is fast and in the old days he could win on talent, now he's a finger pointer, quiter, he should watch RD5 , that kid is all class, nice, kind, good kid, plus he would never quite, its easy to pull off when its hard, go back to the bus, shower, eat, drink, its hard staying in fighting to get every point, eating rocks, showerd in roost, drinking blood, Thats a champion MX rider.

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mxmofo1 wrote: 11:26am August 20, 2012

@Scrub-This,, I knew you would finally see reality and agree with me that the Zuk is "new" to JS. Yes, the KTM was "new" to RD,, when SX started.. He has been riding that bike since last October, so he has had plenty of time on that bike. Don't sit there and act like RD just hopped on that bike.. Don't let your hatred for JS cloud your head...

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rjstreets wrote: 11:27am August 20, 2012

Stewart better quit imitating Zach Bell's riding style, it'll get him killed. LOL

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rninos39 wrote: 11:31am August 20, 2012

mxmofo1, the KTM is champ, the better (man) won, not the bike, RD would have won on any of the top bikes

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rninos39 wrote: 11:36am August 20, 2012

mxmofo1, The competition to the GOAT was JS and he never let him beat him.

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B-KR wrote: 11:38am August 20, 2012

Slowguy, number of wins is great, but titles are the measure of champions, not win totals. If the New York Yankees do the impossible and go undefeated for a season and then lose in the playoffs, it means diddly-squat. The Patriots almost went undefeated a few years ago, only losing the Superbowl, and no one cares because the champs for that year for all of history will always be the NY Giants. James is now already behind RV in titles and will most likely never be ahead of him again. With Dungey only sitting one behind at 22 years old, he most likely will be behind him soon as well. The sad part is if James didn't crash so much, he might have twice as many titles to his credit.

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JaredPartridge wrote: 11:40am August 20, 2012

all you guys bashing on the fact that he's hurt are a bunch of douchebags. i can understand not liking the guy and having whoever as a favorite, but to be glad and somewhat wish that he would get hurt and stay hurt is a little immature. he may not be able to finish every race he enters, but he still comes back knowing a majority of the fans, US don't even like him. dudes still a badass on a motorcycle. doesnt really matter to me how often he gets hurt or doesnt race at all, because he does stuff even now thats unbelievable on a dirtbike. watching him as an amateur and all the way up through the ranks he always has been and always will be a badass. regardless of how many of you douchebags troll the pits and message boards

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mxmofo1 wrote: 11:48am August 20, 2012

@Scrub-This,, The 450 class is much much tougher now than it has been since the days of Lechein, Ward, ect, ect... ,,, when they are healthy..

I agree, JS is not using his head again, there is no dought.. To say that " lil'stew is not a great racer," is just purely ignorance on your part..

@rninos39,, I agree with you. I don't think I ever said that JS was the better man, right?

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griffter wrote: 11:51am August 20, 2012

Hey B KR, I watched the video and I realized that Pablo133, with two broken fingers (twice as many as James), all taped up and all, was going just as fast as Stewart through that section and he didn't crash.

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rninos39 wrote: 11:51am August 20, 2012



JaredPartridge , dude I love the old kid that was a racer, not JS7 the enterainer, the new kid, lives in a big house, drives $200k cars and will never win another another championship, Travis 199 is a bad ass on anything that the guy to look up to

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mxmofo1 wrote: 11:53am August 20, 2012

@Scrub-This ,,, You may want to re-read my post.

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CZrider wrote: 12:00pm August 20, 2012

When your life goes bad you look for advice to make things better. Stewart has incredible natural talent. Just not so smart. I do not think his ego will let him take advice or any criticism from anyone other than his inner circle. He fired Aldon Baker who is maybe GTOAT (Greatest Trainer Of All Time) . Probably did not like telling him he needs to work out and work hard . Strategy is not a word he understands. Don't worry about Baker , he is not collecting unemployment. I heard he is working with a couple nobodies. I think their names are Baggett and Villopoto . He used to work with a guy nic named the Goat. I heard he used to race against some of the guys racing now.

Stewart would win if he didn't crash .

Translation "The dog would have caught the rabbit if he had not stopped to take a crap. "

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mxmofo1 wrote: 12:01pm August 20, 2012

@Scrub-This,, You are right.. Now RC has "raised his games" to challenge the best ametuers in the country.. I mean, what else does he have to do now that his truck racing career is already over?

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rninos39 wrote: 12:04pm August 20, 2012



CZrider , that was great, you hit the nail on the head

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mxmofo1 wrote: 12:09pm August 20, 2012

@rninos39 ,, I was hoping for a response from you??

@Scrub-This,, sorry, still don't agree with you... I have looked it up. You might want to..

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rninos39 wrote: 12:11pm August 20, 2012

mxmofo1, dude how can you hate on Ricky, he was a great racer, good kid, won everything, had the same poor back ground as James, never gave up, was great to all the folks that helped him.. come on.

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mxmofo1 wrote: 12:15pm August 20, 2012

@rninos39,, Not hating on RC.. I was referring to your RD vs JS comment on who the better man is.

@Scrub-This,, then prove it to me?

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Verge wrote: 12:17pm August 20, 2012

Jessy Nelson is racing with no thumb. It's only one finger. You got nine other digits. Duct tape that sucker up and get back out there. Your not a freekin hand model. But seriously, when is the crashing goin to stop. Take a lesson from Dungey and dial your show down about 5%.

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mxmofo1 wrote: 12:19pm August 20, 2012

2000 250cc National Point Standings
1 Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL Kawasaki 535

2 Sebastien Tortelli, France Honda 458

3 Kevin Windham, Ethel, LA Honda 426

4 David Vuillemin, France Yamaha 414

5 Mike LaRocco, South Bend, IN Honda 381

6 Robbie Reynard, Oklahoma City, OK Suzuki 345

7 Greg Albertyn, South Africa Suzuki 315

8 John Dowd, Chicopee, MA Kawasaki 299

9 Larry Ward, Florence, SD Kawasaki 276

10 Timmy Ferry, Largo, FL Yamaha 269

@Scrub-This ,, yep, that competition is alot tougher tha,
1. JS
2. CR
3. RD
4. RV
5. TC
6. KW

hahahaha,, just what are you smoking?

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rg807 wrote: 12:20pm August 20, 2012

mxmofo1- the 450 class is not tougher now then in previous decades. If it was you wouldn't have 5 of the top 6 guys on the sidelines and two guys over 40 finishing in the top 10.

Think about it- two guys over 40, one who is 47, finish in the top 10. After Allessi and maybe Broc Tickle there's a huge drop off in speed. Huge. And fitness for that matter. Huge.

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mxmofo1 wrote: 12:21pm August 20, 2012

@Scrub-This,, you said---- "In several of your posts, you are perpetuating the stereotype of Minnesotans being slow witted. Not sure you are obtuse or pedantic."

Please give me an example, if you can....

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CZrider wrote: 12:21pm August 20, 2012

@ Scrub-This

Vat U Mean. Czesko Zavadney . Hand me unt spanner 17 and Pal ingniter.

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rninos39 wrote: 12:23pm August 20, 2012

mxmofo1, I thought you agreed that The Goat was the better man

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mxmofo1 wrote: 12:24pm August 20, 2012

@rg807,, I agree, but I said when they are all healthy..... Please read before you post..

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mxmofo1 wrote: 12:27pm August 20, 2012

@Scrub-This, I agree with you.. RD won, so he is the man.. Never disagreed with that,, now answer my question about the "Minnesotans."

@rninos39,, No,, RD is the better man. Far as I know, RC doesnt race anymore, at least professionaly..

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lisaoutriding wrote: 12:27pm August 20, 2012

@mxmofo1
It is "doubt" not dought. and "etc." not ect. thank you.

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mxmofo1 wrote: 12:31pm August 20, 2012

@Scrub-This ,, Like I said, re-read my post,,, again... Now answer my question about the "Minnesotans."

@lisaoutriding,, thank you.. I can see you have alot to add to this conversation..

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mxmofo1 wrote: 12:35pm August 20, 2012

@Scrub-This,,, Just answer my question?? I didnt think that this would be hard for you, but I guess I was wrong..

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mxmofo1 wrote: 12:36pm August 20, 2012

@Scrub-This ,, I will refresh your memory. Here is waht you said.. I aks you to give me an example, and you clearly can't...



@mxmofo1,

In several of your posts, you are perpetuating the stereotype of Minnesotans being slow witted. Not sure you are obtuse or pedantic.

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griffter wrote: 12:37pm August 20, 2012

Hey Preston, why do people try to keep racism alive???? That's what you are doing. You are actually the one thinking old school. Nobody on here looks at James as a "black person"...only you do. If James Stewart ever read your posts I'm pretty sure he would think you are a complete idiot.....not to mention be embarrassed for you. I am enbarrassed for you. It is sad that people who think like you do still exist out there...please educate yourself. Racism would pretty much go away completely if guys like you (and Reverand Al) would stop trying to keep it going. We have a black president now....he was voted into office probably due to all the" residual fear of the black man" we have in this country.........nitwit.

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mxmofo1 wrote: 12:38pm August 20, 2012

@Scrub-This,, Kind of seems like I got you by the boo-boo, doesnt it?

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rninos39 wrote: 12:39pm August 20, 2012

This is a class act:::For KTM, when I signed my name on that paper, I committed everything to it. Winning races and championships, that's what you get paid to do, so I'm really fortune that I was able to do that. This is KTM's first 450 championship in the U.S. but hopefully there will be many more. James can learn from this 22 year old kid

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CZrider wrote: 12:39pm August 20, 2012

Ya Ya . Go Falta

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AGMAN wrote: 12:45pm August 20, 2012

A little off subject but with ALL these injuries (CR, TC, RV, JS.....) do you think that the safety equipment is not advanced enough. People say the 450 is too much bike, but the truth is that the 450 is here and we have fuel injectors now and traction control devices, and so on. So all this new technology is here, but has the safety products advanced? Some will argue about the Lett Device, but what other products, other than new colors, have come out to protect the riders?

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mxmofo1 wrote: 12:45pm August 20, 2012

@Scrub-This,, No you havent.. You said "In several of your posts."

So give me an example of one of my posts where I did that?

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Kawi567 wrote: 12:47pm August 20, 2012

Is it just me or did Jessica Patterson race a half a season with a BROKEN HAND. Guess what she endured the pain to want to be a champ, way more respect for her (regardless if she wins the championship) then i have for James. Cant wait for him to miss half of sx cause he broke a nail

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mxmofo1 wrote: 12:47pm August 20, 2012

@Scrub-This,, I figured you would "have to go now" since you never answered my question.. Go run and hide until JS crashes again, like you always do..

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Credit Repair wrote: 12:51pm August 20, 2012

I really hope he takes the off eason to get back into the groove. A focused and hungry Bubba could be bad news for the comp next year. I just want to see everyone healthy and racing. Should be epic!

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rninos39 wrote: 12:54pm August 20, 2012

Jessica Patterson , is a champ, Do you think James called Dungey after he won the championship this weekend???? I saw on tweeter most all the top guys said congrats to Ryan, James was tweeting, but no Congats.

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mxmofo1 wrote: 12:58pm August 20, 2012

@rninos39,, Oh no, he should be hung.... Give me a break...

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mxchampion wrote: 1:11pm August 20, 2012

All i got to say is "awwwwwwwwwwweeeee lil james broke is rittle finger" lol

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rninos39 wrote: 1:14pm August 20, 2012



mxmofo1 Not hung, just NO Class.. Dungey would be the first to call him, Thats the difference, and Dungey is 22 yrs old

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mxmofo1 wrote: 1:17pm August 20, 2012

@rninos39,, yeah, you're right, He was just buying dinner for the first 200 fans before each SX this year at expensive resturants,, but you're, no class, hahahaha..

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tomktm wrote: 1:22pm August 20, 2012

I find it surprising how some people find this surprising.... James was a rider with unbelievable potential coming up through amatures and the 125 ranks. He had a fair amount of success in the big boy class early on but his time has come and gone. He obviously coudn't handle the pace last Saturday, rode stupidly, and crashed out. That last sentence I typed could be used for just about every race of his for the past 3 years or so. James might be the dumbest motocross racer of all time. He has no idea how to manage a race. That was fine when he was killing everyone in the 125 class but there are better riders than him now (first RC, now RD, RV, and Reed).

While all the Bubba lovers were freaking out about his 4 moto win streak to start the season, most knowledgable fans were just waiting for him to cause his own demise. This, along with the fact that Dungey was figuring out his KTM, made most of us realize that James was the same old same old... Even if he did manage to stay healthy there is no way he could have held off Dungey for the title. Right now Bubba isn't a top 5 of all time racer, may not even be in the top 10. Guys like RD and RV who are much younger have accomplished much more with years left to go. The facination with Bubba confuses me. He is a second tier racer at best who can ride an empty practice track like no other.

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rninos39 wrote: 1:23pm August 20, 2012

do you really think he paid for that?

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mxmofo1 wrote: 1:25pm August 20, 2012

@rninos39,, Hmmmm, who do you think did???

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mxmofo1 wrote: 1:27pm August 20, 2012

@tomktm,, hmmmm,, I was thinking RV and CR were hurt? Also, when has CR beaten JS for a title?? If you are a "knowledgable fan," that should be an easy question..

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rninos39 wrote: 1:29pm August 20, 2012

When Jame raced for Kawi and his brother was at loretta's racing for kawi< his dad drove a honda cub around the pits and james came down down to watch he was driving around on a polaris nice, Thats class, Ricky was down there driving around on a suzuki

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lisaoutriding wrote: 1:29pm August 20, 2012

He broke his finger. Big deal. Maybe he will quit when he is having a "bad hair day" next chance he gets. Why give this guy contracts? Is Allessi's dad that bad? GEEZ!

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mxmofo1 wrote: 1:29pm August 20, 2012

@rninos39,, Also, even though you missed the point, its still good for the fans, right??

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mxmofo1 wrote: 1:32pm August 20, 2012

@rninos39,, I sure do hope he wears the sun glasses you like to.. I'm sure he doesnt want to dissapoint you anymore than he already has.. Now, can you answer my question??

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rninos39 wrote: 1:32pm August 20, 2012

Joe Gibbs or his agent

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mxmofo1 wrote: 1:34pm August 20, 2012

@rninos39,,, hahahaha,, you are a funny person... Dude, get a clue...

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rninos39 wrote: 1:43pm August 20, 2012



mxmofo1, if you look at most of my posts you would see I loved James Bubba, I don't like what he is now JS7 entertainment, he has no class, none of the great MX champtions were like this new kid, do you think Mark Barnett or Roger D had $200k sports cars, the great ones had one thing on there minds Racing, the old Bubba did, he wanted to beat Ricky, thats what was on him mind, this new guy, who knows, look a Larry Brooks, Great Team manager JS7 killed him. NO CLASS KID, NO CLASS father, I miss the old bubba

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rninos39 wrote: 1:45pm August 20, 2012



mxmofo1, have you ever met him in person?

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mxmofo1 wrote: 1:51pm August 20, 2012

@rninos39,, I do agreee with most of what you are saying.. But knocking him for those little things that you don't like is a little over the top.. Yes, I have met him. My brother and I talked to him for about 10 minutes at Red Bud in 2003 during the amateur races Satuday night..

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rninos39 wrote: 1:58pm August 20, 2012

He is not the same guy as 2003, Its nice that you are a fan, I was also, I love Dungey, good kid, all class I hope he stays that way,

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SpeedWheelie wrote: 2:16pm August 20, 2012

Put yourself in suzuki's shoes. They're getting ready to hand this guy a fat check next year. Would you rather give it to a guy who's ready to do work, or a guy on krutches? If James wants to race the factory suzuki and not his own bike, Im sure its not his call weather or not he wants to race on his own time.

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mxmofo1 wrote: 2:25pm August 20, 2012

@rninos39 , He may not be, but who knows. I am a fan of all MX racers, even Chad Reed.

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wolffman250f wrote: 2:28pm August 20, 2012

BE carful what you say, i really dont think you want god not on your side. you may be asking the other side to be looking out for you! we should prase him always he rewards the ones who have faith in him, through good times and bad. Its time for james to just go away and retire,

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riversideyamaha wrote: 2:29pm August 20, 2012

You can`t race a 450 at the speed these top guys are running with a broken anything. Period. Does not matter who the rider is.

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TWK1 wrote: 3:28pm August 20, 2012

@Tomtom I agree with you 100%. Never has anyone in SX/MX been paid so much to do so little. Since mid 2009 he has raced about 20% of the total races available and been paid probably over 30% of the total amount of sponsorship cash available to the whole 450 class. I think James is a nice guy but all that money should go to people that actually want to race! He has destroyed every team he has rode for and blamed everything possible for his bad results. JS7 was paid multi millions from Yamaha and he single handedly destroyed the reputation of the YZF 450. Now he is doing the exact same thing on the Suzuki (crashing his brains out) When he fired Aldon I knew he was done! Stewart has abused this industry more than any 5 guys before him and it is finally catching up to him. My problem is that all the millions that JS7 has wasted could have gone to multiple guys that want to race for the money that they get paid!! How JS7 has been able to keep some fans and and they still believe in him is amazing, he should quit motocross and start a savings and loan for all his loyal fans. It would really be the same thing, taking money from people and not doing your job except only his fans would be losing money on him and not the whole industry.

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mxmofo1 wrote: 3:36pm August 20, 2012

@TWK1,, Oh wow, where do I begin??

This is mt favorite----

"JS7 was paid multi millions from Yamaha and he single handedly destroyed the reputation of the YZF 450."


So is Canard and Reed and Hahn ruining Hondas reputation for crashing so much???

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mit12 wrote: 4:18pm August 20, 2012

James the lawn dart Stewart! Enough said! Not a hater just stating the facts.

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WFO_UFO wrote: 5:30pm August 20, 2012

Emperor ScrubThis is frothing at the mouth today- like a mangy runaway dog who just found a nice juicy steak in the trash. What kind of a NUT spends most of his time taunting people who live on the other side of the world- and through a computer no less. Must have a real interesting life there pal. And furthermore- IF the 33 year old Timmy Ferry was indeed slower than he was, when he finished second in one of Carmichaels perfect seasons- then why was he never selected for the MXON team until the ripe old age of 32? And he WON it for us by the way! And since the chinese are of such obviously superior intellect- then why are there no chinese motocrossers? Or chinese motocross bikes? Only chinese keyboard warriors like you- who have never even ridden a bike. Your obsession with the Lil'Stew is downright creepy and you know it.

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biker143 wrote: 5:34pm August 20, 2012

RacerX gets out excuses so fast for Stewart before he can actually tell you what it really is, yep thats their boy ... and they got it WRONG Its a DISLOCATED FINGER RACERX not a broken finger !! Stop making up things for your boy !!

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mxmofo1 wrote: 7:08pm August 20, 2012

@biker143,, Exactly what excuse did RacerX make for JS??

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GoonRider23 wrote: 7:46pm August 20, 2012

Stewart is one of the most exciting riders to watch ride , I just wish he could stay off the ground . Most riders line up on the line hoping they dont have a bad crash . Imagine being James and knowing that when you line up on the line that you are going to have a really bad crash . Thats just crazy .

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gate-filler wrote: 8:24pm August 20, 2012

Ya' think the media would kiss his a$$ so much if he was white?

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KXKID10 wrote: 9:46pm August 20, 2012

Hey JASA7, maybe you can use that broken finger to light up fake police sirens....haha.....

prolly safer on the road or in jail than you are on the track......

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KXKID10 wrote: 9:47pm August 20, 2012

he is only exciting to watch anymore cuz its only a matter of time til he falls......

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mviolante135 wrote: 10:30pm August 20, 2012

oh like he couldn't suffer though that, like he isn't full of sh#t, like he didn't just get his ass kicked, like his fitness isn't the best... stewart maybe i might not know whats going on in your camp but you are not a real champion. you are not a rc you are not a dungey and your are not a rv. ya put all your chips AGAIN on the supercross coming up this january and ill watch you fail again.this january.
sincerely,
go f@#k yourself james stewart

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TWK1 wrote: 11:42pm August 20, 2012

@ mxmofo1 The difference is that Hahn, Reed and Canard don't blame it on the Honda everytime they crash. Reed has said the Honda is the best bike he has ever had, and Reed rarely crashes. Hahn hasn't even been on a Honda a full series. Canards last crash didn't have anything to do with his Honda. JS7 bad mouthed that Yamaha for 3yrs. Everyone on these websites refer to the YZF as death traps because of all the complaining James has done. Stewart's true colors are starting to show and all his excuses are getting old, he hasn't been a contender in the last 3 yrs and its going to be a lot harder this January. I like it when Stewart brings his circus to the races, its getting to the point that its funny how he is able to still get his fans all revved up and he continues to make a fool out of himself and his fans. How many times has JS7 quit in the last 3 yrs? What kind of elite athlete does that? I think James has one of the best personalities in M/X but its unbelievable how he has kept his sponsors and fans, yet he will still probably be the highest paid rider next year and not be in the top 5 in points at the end of the year.

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JonR290 wrote: 12:26am August 21, 2012

@Scrub-This, since you seem bound and determined to tell us all how we are wrong with your continued posts and references to James “lacking a frontal lobe” necessary for proper decision making, let me respond.

The “frontal lobe” argument you assert (along with other racist statements) requires a strict belief in evolution versus divine intervention or creation. That said, you must also accept all other “rules” related to evolution which are commonly agreed to by evolutionary scientists, such as the cooling of the Earth and life starting in the equatorial region. Yes, the rules of evolution require that you also accept that mankind climbed out of the primordial slime in what is today Africa. This means we ALL originated in Africa.

So @Scrub-This, you must realize that your great, great, great (repeat roughly 1000 times) grandmother was not only of African origin, she had a proclivity for keeping intimate company with African men. If she didn’t enjoy the company of African men, you would not be here today. That said, perhaps @Scrub-This you can embrace JS7 as your long-lost brother or cousin and extend some love his way.

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JonR290 wrote: 12:38am August 21, 2012

...by the way, I assume @Scrub-This and @HandlebarDragger are either the same person or share prison cells..

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br122 wrote: 12:39am August 21, 2012

James Stewart

I have said it over and over again, the guy has more "talent" then a hand full of riders put together. With that said you need to look at the facts that have made him one of the most polorizing figures in AMA SX/MX history. He came through the amature ranks as a brilliant, fast, and unreal talent. His 125 days were unmatched, he broke records and made some of the best up and coming riders look like they didn't know how to handle a bike. Enter the 250/450 class, JS gave RC his best effort with moto wins hear and there. He was never able to beat RC for a title. Fast forward to 2009 SX season and you have a series battle between JS and Reed, Stewart won that title by two points on a bike that Reed developed for 4 years. Yamaha completely revamped its MX bike to be tested and developed by there all in rider JS. Since 2009 JS has been a 4/5th place rider in any series when he is healthy. Now we have him on a Suzuki, a bike that has been developed for 8 years by no other than Carmichael, Reed, and Dungey with minor adjustments. Keep this in mind since 2004 Chad Reed has won three 450 titles, the number of titles he could have on his resume would be six titles if in that time period he gained a total of 17 points through all of the series he raced in. RV and RD could be in the same category if it was not for injury and DNF's. The same cannot be said for Stewart who "could" have been in the hunt if it was not for his well known crash and burn highlight reels.

For any one on here that says that we are "racist" is up in the night. We as true fans are for the most part clear headed and see the big picture of this sport. It is not always about the money, cars, and fame. True champions are in this for titles and nothing else. James may want titles titles but he is not in it for the long haul of staying quiet, putting your head down and doing what it takes to win. He does go for it and puts it all on the line which we all must respect, but he does not have the smarts to manage a race and think long term during a series like Reed and RD. Ryan Villopoto has the raw speed that JS has but he combines that with smarts, complete control of the bike, and amazing fitness.

For guys on here like @PRESTON, you have got a lot to learn young buck. You call people out because they have an opinion on what is going on in the sport. When you post on here you may think you are outright the most knowledgable person out there but you end up looking like a fool, the kind of people us MX fans do not care for.

@MXMOFO you do have some key points but your to bias for anyone to agree with you. It comes out with every comment you make, we understand you love JS which is not a bad thing. But facts are facts he can't stay on two wheels and that is all there is to it. Another year without a self proclaimed title and top ten in standings at best. The window is closing for JS and it is closing at a rapid pace. Choose to accept it or deny it. James has speed and talent but does not carry heart when it comes to digging down deep and finding what he really wants.

Just my two cents from participating in this forum for over three years. We can all only hope that all the top players stay heathy this year. If this happens there will be no doubt who the top rider is of the AMA. Bring on 2013.

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TWK1 wrote: 3:01am August 21, 2012

@br122 Very well said! I think JS7 has one of the best personalities the sport has had other than McGrath. My problem is all the excuses and blaming everything and everyone else for the bad results. Stewart is not the only guy that has done this by any means. Also, he may have his (camp) telling him to do this so he can continue to be way over paid. All the top guys seem to ride harder and make more excuses when they don't win when its contract time. IMO JS7s downfall was when he went Hollywood and stopped racing outdoors and did the TV show. I think now days that the experience these guys get from racing outdoors with all the different conditions and heat and the amount of training at race speed is something that is mandatory if you want a championship in MX or SX. While Stewart was on the couch the last 3 yrs everyone else was getting much faster. The 250 guys are coming into the 450 class way faster than in years past. RC4s first year in 450SX was a disaster. Another thing that sucks is that the magazines and MX sports and Field will never say anything negative about JS7 because their afraid he won't race their series or do their magazine interviews. When JS7 blamed his crash on that pedestrian was a joke yet nobody ever called him out on it. If that caused his wreck he shouldn't be allowed to drive on the freeway. I hope that Stewart keeps racing and does great I just don't think its fair that he gets treated better and paid much more than the guys that are beating him on a weekly basis.Just his Red Bull contract is worth more than most top guys total income. All these fans that say he is racing for free outdoors are clueless. He needed to prove to all his outside sponsors that he was still the FMOP so he could resign for big money. Also its not that Stewart is getting overpaid, its that their are better guys that are getting under paid. For the amount of work and training and money it takes to get to that level and the injuries these guys have to deal with I think that MX/SX guys are the most talented and under paid athletes on the planet!!! Sorry for the rant but I'm hurt and have way too much time on my hands. Peace

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biker143 wrote: 8:09am August 21, 2012

@TWK1 You are SPOT ON with everything you said ! Everyone in the industry gives Stewart more money, more attention and more exposure just because he is black, and that only. And that is not being racist saying so, that is just calling it out the way it is. All of the media industry do everything in their power to make him the spot light and go the extra mile to make him seem the greatest ever and can do no wrong, nothing is ever his fault, the media makes up excuses for him faster than James does himself now.

I think most people are upset with how the Media and the MX industry grossly over rate and over pay this kid and he continues to produce the same old results, Nothing but excuse after excuse, The bike, The team , The tires, The photographer, The track, the so called mysterious lingering injuries that mysteriously come and go as needed.

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jeb3435 wrote: 10:06am August 21, 2012

Guys, nobody has backed and thought the sport needed James more than me. But...he's done! If he can't battle for the win, he don't want to be there. As soon as he fell out of the points chase in MX; phantom injury!! Picks the races he wants to race and plays hurt so he don't have to race the ones he don't like; like Washougal! James went hollywood and lost that "Eye of the Tiger". He hasn't been the same since that tv show. He can't see why he can't go as fast anymore so he points at the bike(s). 2 guys, and 2 guys only have ever learned how to control that "over the edge" style; RC and RV2. James could never completly do it. You JS7 lovers that are comparing the injury's that Chad Reed and RV are out with to what JS7 is claiming this time are complete fools! A broken finger! Really? James, I know you read lots of this stuff, if you do read any of this; Get on your damn bike and man up! This sport needs you! Ryan Dungey is not a guy that can carry this sport.

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mxmofo1 wrote: 10:22am August 21, 2012

@TWK1 ,,, name one time, just one time where JS has bad-mouthed the Yamaha during an interview, or in public?

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mit12 wrote: 12:00pm August 21, 2012


Great points. the only thing that I dissagree with is with respect to the toughness and heart of Stewart. Stewart crashes hard alot! At 50 years old my racing days have had a real bad effect on the old body. I can not even begin to think how Stewart feels in the morning. My biggest complaint with Stewart is that nothing is his fault. As for the media Stewart has no controll over what they wright.

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whatever wrote: 12:17pm August 21, 2012

Some of you "fellas" are such hypocrites it makes me laugh!! I have to admit, the guy is hitting the dirt A LOT, no disputing that!! But, you dorks get on here and say "Who cares", "it's only a broken finger", "I'm over JS", "a press release on a broken finger" and on and on and on........what amazes me is that you guys who are so "over" him can't stop talking about him and you have once again made a teeny little Press release about his broken finger have the longest comments section any story has had in quite awhile. You dudes would STILL rather talk about James than about RD's fricken title!! You wonder why the guy is still a commodity in the sport.....well, there is your answer!!!!

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whatever wrote: 12:24pm August 21, 2012

....and yes JonR290, i also have always believed that "scrub" and "handle" are one!!!!!! "Handle" gives it away when he claims "it is I who repeatedly posts about James Stewart lacking enough frontal lobe, due to his sloped glabelloalveolar line.".......go back to last year and before and find some "scrub" posts and you will see the EXACT SAME PHRASE!! Not that it really matters!! Carry on children!!

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griffter wrote: 12:36pm August 21, 2012

@Preston...you started racing in 72??? I started in 77, so who are you calling an old fart? Your old age partially explains your racist attitude.

I don't think those other guys are actually racist like you say, they are just messing with you because they can tell that you actually are racist. It is kinda funny actually....I may have to join them.

Oh, we may have actually raced each other at some time....I'm pretty sure I probably smoked your racist a$$...

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br122 wrote: 12:47pm August 21, 2012

@ PRESTON....

Here is where the problems lie, your comments don't reflect your age. If you need to go back and read my post.

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Kawi567 wrote: 1:07pm August 21, 2012

James aint done, unless you mean it by plain winning and winning championships. Put it this way, RV and RD have a hunger like no other. As long as those 2 come to play they will have the championship in the end. Villopotos heart and desire and pure god given ability to rise to pressure is out of this world. He also showed he can put in work. He was the best in sx cause his form was flawless, he had the fitness of an olympic athlete and he wants to be the best, u can see it in his eyes. Dungey on the other hand is in it for the long haul but will raise his game if needed. He has a determination and work ethic that are insane. U could see how Dungey gettin beat in the beggining of mx killed him, he hated it. He went to major work and outright WOOPED james Stewart every moto of every race that he came back for to show him who is the best, fastest, ect... The only thing Dungey doesnt have is titles over huge names but thats due to everyone gettin hurt and DNFs last year, he easily could have had 1 or 2 titles if not for bike troubles last year against the biggest names ever. He has a determination that almost no one else has. At the end of the day and championship the top 2 for awhile, especially in mx, will be Dungey and Poto. I will however say lookout for Barcia though cause hes puttin in major work lately and has shown great championship fire and passion.

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Billyjams77 wrote: 1:21pm August 21, 2012

I'm new at commenting here. Been reading racerxonline a lot for the past year, along with many of the comments that follow the articles. I'm also somewhat new to the sport in general (been riding most of my life but became really interested in MX within the past 3 years) and it didn't take long for me to be "up to speed" on all the racers and what not, And there's no question that James usually gets the media attention. He's a fascinating person/rider all around. With that i'll get to my point.

Again, from reading the comments here, and with the exception of a few idiots, it doesn't seem that MOST people hate James. I'll even go as far to say it looks like many (myself included) would like to be a fan. While it appears many people here are more critical of him, i don't really see any ourtight blatant hate, again, with the exception of a small few. I had the privilege to meet James a year ago at my local track and he was very cool to me and my wife. Even signed her Yamaha hoodie. Definitley a nice guy in person. For that matter we met them all and they were all great guys!! That's one thing us MX fans should be happy about is that for the most part, the pro's are very accessible to their fans. Anyone here that's a member of a popular track knows what I'm talking about. But yeah, I too struggle with the TV show, the whole "fastest man...." stuff, and the fact that he believes he cant "just win", but he has to "dominate". I didn't know it but I'm guessing the sport adds another 10 points to your win when you "dominate" lol. So yeah, the ego is tough for me to get past. And maybe I'm just misunderstanding him and If that's the case, one of you loyal Stewart fans are welcomed to NICELY bring me up to speed on the matter. But yeah, I like all the riders. And for the most part it seems they all get along and mostly respect one another. And it would be better if there was no "Stewart drama". Then again like Whatever posted, he does bring in the ratings and he gets people reading the stories, and watching/listening to the interviews. Good or bad, love him or hate him, all admit he's a fascinating character, no doubt about it.

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lisaoutriding wrote: 2:52pm August 21, 2012

51-50 not nice.

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griffter wrote: 4:06pm August 21, 2012

@preston....was just messing with ya preston.....but really, you should take a look at yourself because you really do sound racist....more so than anyone else on here. You can tell everyone else is kidding around.

I had my pro license starting in 85....raced some nationals....then owned motorcycle etc dealerships, marinas, motorcoach dealerships..etc...etc....we were into MX heavy...Jo Jo and many others rode for us...we did the Baja 3 times. Probably never smoked you as I am younger and you are an old fart and all...lol

Are you going to the MX Des Nations this year? I'll be there as I am living in Europe right now.

Oh, I don't run and hide from anyone....at 50 I am 247 pounds and ripped....most people think I am 35'ish, and are terrified of me.....really.

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griffter wrote: 4:06pm August 21, 2012

@preston....was just messing with ya preston.....but really, you should take a look at yourself because you really do sound racist....more so than anyone else on here. You can tell everyone else is kidding around.

I had my pro license starting in 85....raced some nationals....then owned motorcycle etc dealerships, marinas, motorcoach dealerships..etc...etc....we were into MX heavy...Jo Jo and many others rode for us...we did the Baja 3 times. Probably never smoked you as I am younger and you are an old fart and all...lol

Are you going to the MX Des Nations this year? I'll be there as I am living in Europe right now.

Oh, I don't run and hide from anyone....at 50 I am 247 pounds and ripped....most people think I am 35'ish, and are terrified of me.....really.

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griffter wrote: 4:22pm August 21, 2012

@Preston...Ok, I take that back....not sure if fiftyone50 is kidding around. Dumb comment even if he is.

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lisaoutriding wrote: 5:28pm August 21, 2012

Sure looks broken, check out his twitter page.

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lisaoutriding wrote: 5:47pm August 21, 2012

Yuck, 51-50, not nice, name caller and creepy to boot!

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TWK1 wrote: 6:26pm August 21, 2012

@Preston You are always the first guy to bad mouth anyone who doesn't hang off JS7s nuts. So now you call Grfter a little boy and tell him he would crawl under a rock if he knew who you really were. Tell me this, if your such a bad ass why do you hide under such a dorky name like Preston? You always jump on people like your a keyboard tough guy, wich we all know almost always means your a nerdy punk! You are always dropping names to make people think you are connected, wich usally means your not. Now your a white guy who holds a NAACP card and works with city kids? Dude, if you were half the man you make yourself out to be on this website, you would be pretty special. I don't think thats the cases with you. I can assure you one thing I'm not a little boy, and I wouldn't crawl under a rock if I kwew who you really were. Its guys like you that it would be great to bump into at a national. Preston I think it would be nice if you could ease up a bit on the posters that don't have the same thoughts as you do. Also I don't think that most of the people that are not Stewart fans are racist, and if they are they need to get un-stuck out of the 70s

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griffter wrote: 6:51pm August 21, 2012

@Preston....I'd be lucky to beat you for about a lap...then probably get winded...lol.... Went riding for first time in 15 years with a friend (who has a 125). Came up short on an 80' tabletop/double sort of deal....thought to myself while in the air "I'll just catch the next gear higher next lap and I'll be spot on"....when I landed maybe 3' short, I broke everything below my knees pretty much...tibs, fibs, ankles (talus bones were pulverized)...never crashed...just rode over to the truck. 247 pounds on a 125 setup for a 145 pound guy was probably a bad idea. Was in a wheelchair for a year+.....fun stuff...
just started training again....no fat on me,,,just need to improve the cardio.
Just signed up for Lotus racing school at Nurburgring in Germany.....I hope I fit in the damn car!....I wonder if I can get a refund if I can't...lol

My cousin does alot of work with the kids in the Bronx....was a coach at St Johns for a while, coaches in the bronx now. If you sacrifice your time to help the kids than you must be an Ok guy.....I guess that means I can't give you a hard time anymore....well maybe a little bit...

Oh, I never really thought about wether you were a black or white dude. I don't see people as black or white, I never look at it that way.. In this day and age I would think people would be judged on their own merits rather than classified by skin color or where they are from etc. So, whenever I see people doing that, I assume they are probably either really old fashioned thinkers,and/or racist in some sort of way. People who are often crying "racism" (quite often when there is none) are usually the ones classifying people as black or white. When they do this they are just keeping racism alive. My buddy, who is a very well educated black man, thinks that people like Al Sharpton who are always crying racism (often before having all the facts), are the worst thing for black Americans, as it just takes us backwards.

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therealmofo wrote: 7:42pm August 21, 2012

@mxmofo--I think the 2005 crew is ALOT tougher than the crew that was out there racing when Stewie won his one and only outdoor title in 2008.. His closest competetion was a 33 year old Tim Ferry.. RC was beating a young Windham, and a young and fast Tortelli ( WHO HAD BEATEN STEFAN EVERTS) AND A VERY FAST DV12 ( WHO HAD ALSO BEATEN EVERTS).. So what was your point???

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lisaoutriding wrote: 10:33pm August 21, 2012

Eek, keep your daughter's off this site....5150 is a creep and a troll. Anyone see his last post. I know I can handle it, but this guy is a creepy creep. Who else would talk so disturbingly to a woman that just asked him to cool it a bit. Sleezeoid. I won't report you, but someone should.

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lisaoutriding wrote: 9:25pm August 22, 2012

Why don't you use your spell check? Try to spell "but" correctly you creepy creep woman hater.

Sorry you only have to have consensual sex so often in your prison cell. Maybe if you had not have been the product of your mommy and her brother you would not have been such a goof.

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lisaoutriding wrote: 4:52pm August 24, 2012

Thanks handlebar, that guy is a douche and a troll. Glad we made up.

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lisaoutriding wrote: 4:53pm August 24, 2012

ps. Notice his anti-women anti-gay and anti everything is now "dis-appeared?" Thanks Racer-X!

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