30 Day Countdown to A1: #4 James Stewart
Tuesday, January 1, 2013 | 1:00 PM
Share
Comment
Email
PrintOnly by the impossible standards set for him could James Stewart's supercross career look like anything less than a raging success, but such is the case when you come carrying the hype Stewart built early in his career. And we mean early. Since his days on 50cc bikes, Stewart has been considered by many to have the most potential to rewrite the record books and completely change the sport forever.
Yup, just break every record and change the sport forever. That's fair (and easy) to ask, right?
Stewart is currently third all-time in career wins.
Simon Cudby photo
And it's something asked only of Stewart. Call it a double standard or a doubly high standard, but it's one only he has to deal with. No one knew Jeremy McGrath would be as great as he became until he had already proven it. Same with anyone else ranked highly on this list. Stewart was the one predestined to break records. Stewart is the one moved into second in the all-time combined AMA Supercross and Motocross career wins list last summer, and could very easily be second all-time in supercross wins shortly, and yet is considered to have left much on the table. Crashes. Injuries. He missed his 2008 title defense to a torn ACL, his 2010 title defense to a broken wrist, and the last two seasons have been marred by inconsistency.
But anyone ranked second all-time in anything is a bad-ass. Well, normally. But by his own admission, Stewart stated McGrath's 72 career SX wins as a career goal, for example, and he's got a long way to go.
As for this list, he's fourth. He's currently third all-time in wins, but carries two championships, which is outstripped by the riders in front of him on this countdown. He does get extra points for his technique and innovation--the eyeball test, as we call it. You can make a valid point that if you had to bet on one rider for one lap to put in the fastest supercross lap ever, Stewart might be your guy. And while scrubbing was around in various forms before him, he's the one that perfected it and took it so mainstream that kids are doing it on 65s now. That's innovation, and that's why riders like Jean-Michel Bayle and Damon Bradshaw can rank highly on this countdown even if the sheer number of wins or titles doesn't do it alone.
Stewart is the highest-ranked active rider on the countdown.
Simon Cudby photo
It's also worth noting that Stewart is the highest-ranked active rider on this countdown. There's still time for more wins and titles, and as always with Stewart, the potential is always there.
The 30 Best Supercross Racers of All Time Tracker:
#5 Rick Johnson
#6 Chad Reed
#8 Jeff Stanton
#9 Jeff Ward
#10 Jean Michel Bayle
#11 Damon Bradshaw
#12 Mark Barnett
#13 Kevin Windham
#14 David Bailey
#15 Ryan Dungey
#16 Mike Bell
#17 Jeff Emig
#18 Johnny O’Mara
#19 Doug Henry
#20 Jimmy Ellis
#21 Mike LaRocco
#22 Ezra Lusk
#23 Broc Glover
#24 Ron Lechien
#25 Jimmy Weinert
#26 David Vuillemin
#27 Donnie Hansen
#28 Larry Ward
#29 Mike Kiedrowski
#30 Marty Tripes
Share this article:
Did you like this article?
Check out BAD BOY CLUB
in our Latest issue of Racer X available now.
One of Europe’s fastest young racers, 18-year-old Dutch Red Bull KTM rider Jeffrey Herlings talks about his life, his career ... and his occasional outbursts. Page 160.
Look for the verified symbol 
Impulse Studios
Let the bashing begin....
He might have the record for the all-time longest comments sthreads on Racer-X's online site...maybe Weege can do an article on that?
#3- Larry Linkogle
#2- Vanilla Ice
#1- Brett Micheals
I think the most pressure put on Stewie was not by himself--it was the media.. They jumped all over this because of his color.. And piled on from there with media attention usually reserved for entertainers.. And that didnt help the kid at all.. They should have just let him be a racer.. And I feel under pressure from others, he jumped into "I am a rock star" attitude with other distractions.. He is a great rider, very talented, has alot of wins.. But only two titles.. Just my opinion, he should be back with Reed.. But it is what it is..The media has always loved him and promoted him like no other.. At the attempt to bring in new fans..
I Have to say this one is spot on......For once.
First off I'm not a hater. I'm actually somewhat of a fan of JS, but when rating something or someone objectively you have to look at quantifiable criteria first. Technique and innovation should be far down the list. Being innovative just means doing something new not necessarily better like the YZ450. Titles should be first and foremost. Wins a distant second. You can compile wins through longevity and never be in a title hunt.
No bashing here, unlike many of you I believe Js was amazingly intelligent! The average racer " money" years last maybe 6 years.....he took advantage of his success to capitalize on the time he had. Staged a show, sold merchandise, etc.... To his disadvantage? Maybe. But it hadnt been done before, in the age of idiot reality tv, why not? If anything he brought mx racing to the screen! More fans? Negativepress is good press too! I.e. Tiger Woods. Thanks, Js. You are a pioneer! Still always good to your fans (always giving away your swag). Still racing and you gave them all an awesome run! No one can say he doesn't and didn'ttake UP the competition heat when he'son the track!
How is Hannah ranked better than Stewart, but Stanton considerably less?? I don't get it, doesn't make sense. Stewart's career is average thus far.. While Stanton's was considered a huge success by the standards they both set by themselves.
If Stewart wins another title he earns this spot in my always.
I will say this, Stewart is an AWESOME rider.. And great for motocross. I hope he wins 2 more championships to fulfill his standards.
@texag..I don't think I agree. I'm not on either side of the fence with James but, when his competitors start using his techniques, that is a huge deal. Almost every rider young and old have a little bit of James in their riding style now. If they don't they probably ride trails or are lappers. He made racers realize that the corners aren't the only place to make up time.
Stanton should of marketed himself better! Hung out with fans, made himself a "niche" so more people noticed. Yeah, so he won a few races....
@ricka
You're correct. 3 titles trumps 2.
@misoheye
You don't have to agree, but I'm still right. When you use subjective criteria the outcome is meaningless. There are many who would argue the scrub was around long before JS, he just made it popular. That's the problem with looking at things emotionally rather than analytically.
Didn't Vanilla Ice try to pass himself off as Rick Johnson for a while?
Check out the new Barcia vid on MXA
http://motocrossactionmag.com/Main/News/MOTOCROSS-ACTION-MAGAZINE-PROUDLY-INTRODUCES-THE-R-9636.aspx
@texag...I'm not looking at this emotional at all. If you look at this list analytically, you should be smart enough to realize that you can't compare these riders based strictly on wins or titles when there are so many variables involved. Everything from bikes, tracks, training, food, race lengths, # of races in a season and so many other important factors to list. Unless you can quantify with proof that RC would have been just as good in the early 80's or Ron Lechien would follow the same path today you just can't say this guy was better than that guy unless they have raced each other and the same people. I do understand what you are trying to say though. Think maybe Vanilla Ice should be #1?
I think he should be #7, behind Johnson, Stanton, and Reed. Durability and championships in my opinion play a bigger factor than speed and wins. You have to be in it to win it. Behind the top three though, 4-7 is highly debatable.
You can make a valid point that if you had to bet on one rider for one lap to put in the fastest supercross lap ever, Stewart might be your guy.
I would go one farther and say if you had to bet on all these guys racing a single race against each other, all in their primes, Stewart would be the man to beat.
But that's as far as I would go.
If it was a series how could anyone bet against the man who's going to come second on this list.
typo alert further not farther you dumbass looper!
Now I know you need to write something to fill space but to say " it's something asked only of Stewart" IS A JOKE.
This is a guy that is quoted saying "I will die before I let Ricky beat me", this is a guy that slowed down and let CR22 by so he could re-pass him...this is a guy that had a show on TV which stated he was the fastest rider on the planet... This is a guy that blames a series ending crash on an innocent person crossing the track.
There is justice in Mudville!!!
Even with the random and ever changing Racer-X criteria for Supercross greatness....... The unmistakeable top three shake out atop the list. Hallelujah!!!!!!!
I wish a happy and safe New Year to all.
misoheye ur rite this dude changed the game every rider even the G.O.A.T has taken on his style of riding,in his prime he was an absolute BEAST!!! He should be ranked a lil higher only RC atop him,i kno he has HATERZ but for whatever reason,but i hope itz not cuz he is black becuz urban culture is all over our sport check out an old 1980's Motocross Action magazine compared to todays mags da bling backwards caps,clothing,bad ass chicks even the slang K DUB,G.O.A.T etc!! lol it is what it is
Shortly after Stanton called it quits, and people started with the "no talent, worked hard" and "got by on consistency" crap, some industry insiders were calling him the Rodney Dangerfield (RIP) of moto.
Take away all the coulda, woulda, shoulda and this list is a tragedy.
If only "ifs" and "buts" were candies and nuts, everyone would have had a merry funkin' Christmas. RacerX can suck it!
Just remember, that JS7 will only be prepared for the track he has at his house. After the first few rounds, the pace will increase to uncomfortable levels, and he will again revert back to his stupid fork settings and begin crashing all over again. Just like he's done for about almost half a decade now. Just like he did in the later national mx races this last year.
Hannah will be ranked ABOVE Stewart and Stanton will be ranked BELOW Stewat by a mile and they BOTH have 3 titles??? HMMMM!!! Sounds stupid to me..
@Pizzacorner--you forgot one.. This is also the guy (Stewart) who said RC shouldnt be called the GOAT!!! Big slap in the face there..
#259=spectacular (especially on the 125) but crashed alot....#7=24-0....Havoc7(yam)= crashed alot....the championship winning Zook +jan5 .......time will tell...he now has the bike and is flat out of excuses....absolute all time #1 for dragging racists , sh*t stirrers and complete idiots out of the closet and onto this site....I hope he has good luck , keeps it on two wheels and we get to see some great races with him involved...I enjoy watching him ride and don't care what he does off the track . I'd much rather watch a guy give his all ,risk it and take the consequences than a guy sit on the seat and be happy with 15th...Havoc can still win bit it won't be anything close to easy.
mar40--are you ignorant?? RC took on Stewarts riding style?? Really?/ You are high.. RC didnt model nothing from him.. RC beat Stewart for every title Steweart tried for.. If anything, Stewart should have modeled himself from Ricky.. you are insane..
@b787tech Sorry youre such a goody goody. Never broken a law? or out run cops riding dirtbikes? Him running other brands isnt his fault when it was JGR in charge and pirelli couldnt put up a tire in time for a race. Tell me when you are even on any sort of list. He does more things for his fans than any other rider with all the greet and meet ride days and dinners. Youre ignorant.
texag: Very well said.
RacerX: How about a story covering this: The statstics for TFMOTP (who just wows us with his innovation and flash) since the start of the 2010 SX and MX seasons. You know, the seasons when RD and RV were both riding the 450's for the first time and Chad Reed was reborn with some new found speed. Oh yeah, a rookie speedster named Trey Carnard came along and won a few also during this time.
Guys, RC's last year he really didn't push Stewart. Ricky was thinking about not crashing and ruining his 4 wheel career. In 2009 Reed started approaching JS's pace and almost stole the championship from him as he crashed several times. Since then, several guys have been on or above his pace and he simply can't handle it. I'll guarantee this year will look similar to the previous 3.
One good thing about JS still being perceived by the media as the fastest guy out there is that I'll bet there is a little redhead riding a green bike getting ready to show HIS speed.
So this year Stewart's competition is RV, RD, CR, TC and Bam Bam...hmm, good luck with all those records you were gonna break James...
bad fast.......... but way too inconsistent to be this high on the list. i think he should be @6 or 7............? as far as the scrub, MC was doing the same thing with his legs(bmx style).....absorbing the rebound effect off jumps to stay low. and there is a pic of jojo keller "scrubbing back in '79! o'mara started the rear wheel brake to drop the front in the air.......dont see that much anymore. howerton started the "clutch it out the corners" technique ........... i think the scrub takes a lot of energy and can be a little risky.......the bmx tech is just as good maybe better?
James"The Marvel" Stewart is perhaps the most controversial racer of all time!! The pressure put on a young racer to win can feel immense, add to that, being African American in a Causation dominated sport, plus carrying the tag of "the next big thing". It is a wonder he was able to race and win at all with that weight upon his shoulders. In spite of that or maybe because of it, James during his career, has experienced a lot of successes, some of which were over shadowed by some of his mistakes. Some fans refuse to let them go, but mistakes are made by all of us in our youth and none of us want to be defined by them. In life, we use them to learn , mature and then move forward with our lives, hopefully, wiser from the experience. This is exactly what James has done, he is no longer seems brash, nor outspoken, he now sounds respectful and gives credit where it is due.
Through all of the ups and downs in Stewart's career, there has been one constant, his unimaginable speed on a motorcycle. Sometimes, that bites him and slams him to the turf, but when James is able to corral it and stay up right, he is simply poetry in motion on a track!! I don't claim to know where he would rank among the great riders of our sport, I just know, that James Stewart is one of the best riders to ever to throw a leg over a dirt bike. It has been my great pleasure watch him race over the years, as James is simply a marvel to behold!!
Stewart is a piece of POO ! He is the black version of TP 199 Poto is going to put the white noise to his nose !
@ thetoothperry116
That lil smailey face pimple puss chick needs a good bangin!
@ tonewall Looks like pizza face blooodied your chalupa ... Corn Hole
sportin the #1 plate is hard but when a rookie like b787tech comes along ya just wanna pull over and watch.........
JS7 ?!?! Really.
This guy is the CANCER of S/X.
remember the sprinkler? god i hated that !
The sprinkler dance after a race win--or the worm, I remember that.. Or bringing a Lambo onto the track after a race--made a joke of our sport doing that crap..
I love this sport but there are so many ignorant people....Stewart is #3 in my books. Digging the list RacerX
Regardless of how much people dislike or like JS, I am very happy for his family. James has made alot of money, and they have invested it wisely. His mother went out and put herself thru college, James Sr. has wisely invested in land.. Malcom, who lazy ot his act together and is now an awesome rider.. and James is set for life. I think its great, only in America with hard work and dedication can this be done.
The Stewarts were poor at one time, and now they can have whatever they want. It would be easy for James to retire, and just enjoy the rest of his life at this point, but he continue to race which tells me he wants to win. Love him or hate him, his talent is AMAZING and he is fun to watch. I very much enjoyed watching BIG James on tv.. that guys makes me laugh, and he is pretty smart. More power to the Stewarts.. I hope James gives us all some entertainment this winter..
(if more fathers were hard on their kids and tried to steer them away from trouble like Big James, they would turn out better)
Number 4 on this list is the rightful home of Jeff Stanton. James Stewart should be 5th.
Number 4 Huh. Interesting...
This list is awesome guys keep up the good work!
Maybe next time though would be good to get a standard stat sheet at the bottom of each riders summary; i.e. number of premier class championships, win % etc..
For this ranking of Stewart if he were to stop riding tomorrow I don't think he would rank this highly. Stanton 4, Stewy 5th for me.
All of us reading this post will remember and ramble on about how awesome Stewy's style was to kids at the track for years to come but in 10 - 15 years the legacy of a rider will be based on number of premier class championships. This should be ranked in front of anything else if you want a truly objective listing.
Although having said that I get that you guys need to provoke some debate so not including some active riders high on the list wouldn't get the posters like me talking.
Tip for next time you do a list like this though, maybe put a quick stat summary at the bottom for each rider showing some common stats would be great; i.e. premier class championships won, win % etc...
Keep up the good work this list is awesome and getting me fired up for A1!!
As in the case of JMB you are once again rewriting history Weege.Any undue expectation put on James was purchased with his own antics.Motocross is and allways has been a sport that seperates men from boys.James in my humble opinion has atleast as much talent as anyone that has ever ridden a bike. And to watch this promise spiral down into a Terrel Owens show is heartbreaking and makes a true fan mark against his name.If this kid had an once of the determination that the men above and most below on this list have he would stand on top.
@ firstordirt............. well said, end of discussion.
tonewall is James Stewys skidmarks !
Well put BD25 !
The numbers put James where they put him.
I have seen them all and JS:
Speaks his mind √
Sends it everytime √
Climbs back on √
Thank you James !
JimM
Pala374
been there done that...
All you fans who think JS is the fastest man on planet never saw Bob Hurricane Hannah....PERIOD.
in the day EVERYONE at the track knew exactly where Hannah was at all times...his roost was larger than EVERYONE on the track....thats not an opinion....the crowd would stand up to see him everywhere he was...like a stadium wave...
Davey, Weege, Mathes and anyone else involved in this list deserve an ass kicking for compiling a list that is incorrect, and they know it, just to get people ranting...
correct the list...its a sport that deserves the respect of statistics...
or you could act like the AMA and continue making up rules as you go...
remember when they took RC's points away for lead fuel violation...he told them give back or i'll go race NASCAR...they did but they didn't give CR's back cause he didn't ask...
1-MC
2-RC
3-BH
4-JS
5-JS7
6-CR22
7-RJ
please have some respect for the facts
Stewart brought more eyeballs, and, thus, more money to MX then any other rider in history. Since there is no clear-cut criteria for this list, you could say he's number one just for that!!!
He's the most exciting rider on the track--and probably off it, also!!! (you never know what's going to happen.)
And if he's healthy, he's a serious, serious threat to win.
The more the haters whine about JS, the more it proves what a presence he has in the sport and how vital he is to it.
Good Luck, James!!!! Win it this year!!!
It's funny how much JS7 gets bashed all the time yet he does more for the sport as a whole more than any other rider in the sport. he has ride days at his house, a spring championship in texas and he does stuff for the fan before the sx races. If you think that some of these fast guys would have been as fast as they are now with learning from what bubba does your'e wrong. JS7 2013.
hes is the most popular rider in supercross ever alot of people like him some love to hate him alot of the haters wouldnt go to the races watch on tv or post comments on these websites hes good for the sport
@ Pitbull
sTICK TO YOUR DAY JOB ,rOBBIN OLD LADY'S
Again, I’m not going to get all worked up over the exact positions here. But I can tell those who feel Stewart should “definitely” be ahead of Hannah – and RJ, for that matter – simply weren’t around to see those two ride.
The race issue is irrelevant. There were never any "whites only" motocross tracks. The only reason there wasn't a previous black champion is because black people weren't, and for the most part still aren't interested in MX. Same reason you don't see many black hockey players. No one was oppressed. JS should be judged on his merits alone. He should be behind Hannah, RJ, and Stanton until he gets a third championship. I for one would love to see him get his third title this season and move up behind RC. The level of competition would certainly warrant doing so.
@ texag blacks cant swim like whites cant jump ! Blacks are only interested in blonde chicks and pimpin thats a fact you show me a black and I'll show you a turd !
too hip bad boy wudda b-itch slapped james into the cheap seats...........lol
i was oppressed by my talent and desire
JS has been very good for our sport, has gotten a LOT of media attention and has the tallant and speed to back it all up. He is a racer that keeps trying even when races go bad and has stirred fans emotions to new heights of both admirers and haters.
In this 30 best SX racers countdown I have enjoyed the opionions of the racerx staff and have agreed and disagreed with there thoughts. On this one I don't agree with based on "best SX racer". I would place him a clear 2nd on good for the sport for getting attention, and media coverage. But this is supposed to be BEST SX RACER !!
To rate a racer the pinnacle of criteria has to be titles, then season ending points, then wins, then misc other factors such as luck, could be a part. How many wins/titles in how many attemts is also a judgement factor.
Example - if a racer had a series almost won and a lapper crossed up and took him out with a season ending injury- I would still rate him very high, where if he took himself out I would rate him less because it was his fault.
A racer has to be the whole package to win - he has to complete both series and wins. Wins in itself is not the whole story, to me the guy who wins every other race and finishes 6th in the others (because of his mistakes) is not as good of a racer than the guy that consistantly places 1st -through 3rd and wins the championship but doesnt quite have the raw speed of the other.
I also feel that some one who wins two titles in 4 tries is a better racer than two titles in 8 tries - to me it is real simple.
style , innovation, popularity and media attention are meaningless unless this was a 30 most popular contest; its not. It is not a good for our sport list - it is best SX racer. Clearly JS is a great sponser prospect for we know he will get good TV coverage.
We clearly cannot compare JS with RJ based on them racing each other, so these have to be compared on states alone. BUT - we can compare JS to CR, RD, and RV and factor in the stats of racing each other. Same track, same competors , same day.
The last 3 years CR, RD, and RV have been better racers than JS based totally on points earned, with RV the clear winner here.
To me CR and JS are so close in this countdown I could go either way. RJ and BH both have about the same titles in the same time, but both of these guys have far less wins than JS.
The fact that JS is his own worst enemy (clearly his wrecks are his own fault and not bad luck) is a huge detrement to what we all feel his potential is.
In the last 3 years RV has racked up way more points than JS has and already has the same amount of titles in four less attempts and all this racing against him- how could JS be ranked better ?
RD has only one title but only 3 attempts and has racked up far more points in the last 3 years, today my money says RD is the better SX racer.
I feel JS could come out this year and win the title (if he could stay up) but that is totally irrrelavant in this countdown. Is not the best racer based on results ???
HTB1 I like your version of the list and I agree with it def more than racerx one . js7 is just the one I am not sure where he should be really. but I am on board with you what you have . I never saw hannah race but i know better and i know he would turn heads , that dude was an all out racer , and the best part he was a big trail rider in the beginning , and everyone told him he should race , I love it he used to hide gas cans in the woods like we do lol. dont get me wrong stewart has been huge for the sport and has carved out his own spot to by all means ,
for record i think id like to drop stewart a few more spots actually
JS. should feel lucky he didn't ride in the Hannah, era.
Bob would have ran him over, stoped got of his bike
then kicked JS's ass in front of every body, then got back
on his bike and chased down anybody who passed him
to take the win.
THE GOOD OLD DAYS, COOL HUH !!!
I've had the pleasure to of been going to and keeping up with Moto/SX Since 1980 as a kid and have followed my passion thru today. If we create a list off of Championships then Wins the list would look like what i posted. I did my best to get hard numbers. If you create a list off MAN CRUSHES then see theRacer X list. Also this is Racer X lis tand does not follow the wins and titles earned by our heros in order.
Championships/Wins
1) Jeremy McGrath - Titles 7 - 2000, 1999, 1998, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993 : Sx Wins 72
2) Ricky Carmichael - Titles 5 - 2006, 2005, 2003, 2002, 2001 : Sx Wins 48
3) Bob Hannah - Titles 3 - 1979, 1978, 1977 : Sx Wins 27
4) Jeff Stanton - Titles 3 - 1992, 1990, 1989 : Sx Wins 17
5) James Stewart - Titles 2 - 2009, 2007 : Sx Wins 44
6) Chad Reed - Titles 2 - 2008, 2004 : Sx Wins 41
7) Rick Johnson - Titles 2 - 1988, 1986 : Sx Wins 28
8) Ryan Villopoto - Titles 2- 2012, 2011 : Sx Wins 24
9) Jeff Ward - Titles 2 - 1987, 1985 : Sx Wins 20
10) Jean Michel Bayle - Titles 1 - 1991: Sx Wins 16
James has made millions! Do you know how many fast riders can not make a living? To all the haters, you probably could not afford the rims on his cars. JS & RV will be the guys to beat. SX 2013 BRING IT!!!
This list is also about more then just numbers and everyone has a different opinion. I think James deserves this place, he does have the speed take wins, if he didn't then he would have to ride for consistency and hope for guys that are faster than him to crash. As a life time racer and fan I will always give respect to the guy who is not just there to get second. Even though it
Obviously doesn't always work out
When it does its way cooler. If the media reported on all of our riders like they do James we probably wouldn't be able to choose who to
Bag on first!!
ditto danyl75..facts are facts
Davey, Weege , Matthes and crew r losers...
guys u know im just venting, but really putting together a list like your girls, "oh isn't he cute", WTF, its a sport with CLEAR FACTS, who won and lost, not who you like most, fix the list...
I'm not paying attention to the list or "lists". I could do that with Nascar, baseball, or football, nah don't care about those lists either.
Fact is we're all excited for the new SX season and great that we get to watch it on TV while there's snow on the ground and freezing out.
Some good points in everyone's replies. Since I always liked watching JS7 race, figured I'd add comment. I believe JS7 did start the modern style of scrubbing off jumps that everone today is doing, that is until someone else comes along with something different. Everyone is kicking it sideways to stay low now. It's like a cross-up was cool in the 70's. Yeah JoJo Keller had an awesome style and shown on a classic photo laying the bike way over (it was amazing), but I think it was more of a "jump" then. I'm hoping James has a good season as I am a fan of him as a rider. Yeah he made a big mistake in FL with the law, but in life you move on..that's how it goes it's OLD NEWS now. Lots of good riders to contend with now. In the end, if we talk about the top record, I think MC's 72 wins record will not be beaten for a long time. And that's good, he's the King.
I have to disagree that stewart brought more eyeballs and money to the sport than any other rider. If you were a fan before MC ruled supreme, then watch how much the sport blew up while he was racing you would disagree also. McGrath brought so much media attention and elevated the sport into a level that it had never been to before. He had Major showmanship without all the hype that he could not live up to. Riders today do not have the flash he had, it is all business, all win, no real flare. I mean really, when was the last time a rider did anything outside of a whip (that 99% of all guys out there can do)? The only rider I have seen do a nacnac in the last decade is Daryn Durham when he beat Roczen last year! K-dub use to do heal clickers, RC did a few can-cans, as did Yogi. I just really miss the showman ship that use to be so awesome in racing. If you have a 15 sec plus lead, can't you put on a little show instead of just whipping it across the line? Stewart once dominated, but the field has caught up to him, don't see him as being a real threat this year.
Although her/his statistics are incomplete and would not provide the most objective results, Danyl75 seems to at least have an approach at a suggestion.
So, RacerX, why don't you just do ALL of the math (not part of it) and see how it adds up? AKA, base it on facts so there is reliability and validity ....
right where he should be.....good job Racer X!!
I can feel the tention for the 2013 SX season, but some of the shyt you guys say about JS7 are just F_ckin crazy!
When James was in his prime. James is in his prime, he is not finished winning and beating those guys.
Black men have HEART! We dig down deep inside ourselves to achive our goals. Remember, you guys gave us 400+ years to develop those skills.
If your not a man of color, just stick to speaking on your own people, but you have KNOW idea how we think or handle our business.
JS7 2013 SX Champion!!!
The life of a young black male is so different. Especially coming from ghetto trying to come up in a sport where you look around and ur the only one thats different. Anyways history has come long way and even tho our president is considered black(even tho born by white lady) which is weird but oh well its stil different growing up a peron of color even worse if from ghetto. I still bump 2pac music to this day. The realest rapper that spoke life of young color guy
Jack Johnson was a black boxer in a predominately white sport who has an attitude and his and Stewarts careers have a lot of interesting parallels except Stewart hasn't taken a white girlfriend to my knowledge. He's black, got kinky hair, shows off his wealth, has talked a lot of smack, has underdeivered in performance, what's not to like :). I tell you this, when he's on the track he's the only rider I watch by in large because of the speed, the flair, the crashes, and he's black :)
Now the "race" card comes out.. And its brought out by a black person.. Which is BS.
I guess "Star Playa" thinks only black men have heart and only they can reach down inside to achieve goals.. Nt RC or Mcgrath, or RV2 or Dungey, or even Hannah or RJ or Reed, NONE of these guys have heart, because they are white..
And we cant comment on Stewart unless we are a "man of color"
Hate to tell you "star playa" but your post is the most racist post I have ever seen on this site.
and its spelled "you have NO Idea"
@dgizzy--dont give me this "ghetto" crap either, they wernt to poor or Big Stewie wouldt have been able to afford dirt bikes for his kids..So quit jumping on the race bandwagon..
All this story was about was were Stewart landed on the supercross best list, and some guys disagreed because of one thing or another.. I did because I think titles are very important..And anyone with 2 titles shouldnt be ahead of anyone with 3 or more.. And these two "men of color" make a race issue out of it, of course.. Wonder why these two didnt have a problem when I said the same thing about Reed being ahead of Stanton?? Wonder who the real racist are??
President Obama agreed Tuesday night to sign an emergency deficit reduction bill that does almost nothing to rein in spending and then jetted out to Hawaii to resume his vacation at an extra cost of more than $3 million to taxpayers...
...The price tag is in addition to more than $4 million that is already being spent on the Obamas’ Hawaii vacation, bringing the total cost of the excursion to well over $7 million.
Pizza- when America voted Obama back in, from my heart, I really don't think they had any idea what they were doing or realizing the direction they were sending the country. We just lost superpower status, another step toward socialism, and another huge spending deficit we can't afford. It's a joke.
I would like Davey Combs to do a 30 greatest presidents of all time and see what they people think..
I would go with Ronald Reagan myself.. I'm suprised the dem's haven't made supercross illegal. After all, it is irresponsible dangerous behavior, and there is a .0001% chance someone could get sick from the exhaust in the stadium, so we should just dismantle the sport all together. Global warming.
The Dems. havent made anything illegeal--the reason Obama got re-elected is because of the idiots the Republicans nominated to run for Pres.. Look at the idiot Romney--he already outlawed all assault weapons when he was Gov. of Mass. Or did you not know that.. Even Reagans economic advisor came forth just a few days ago and said the modern Republican Party was insane and out of touch.. THAT should tell you something..
@Pizza- Mr. Negative himself--Bush spent more time on vacation than any President in modern history, why were you not whining then?? Hypocrite..
OK thats is enough i am going to put an end to this before it gets out of control. FOR ANYONE WHO MADE THE BLACK MAN , WHITE MAN COMMENTS , JUST F N STOP! THIS LIST HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THAT AT ALL. IT COMES DOWN TO NUMBERS PERIOD, THE WHITE MAN AINT TRYING TO KEEP YOU DOWN LOL . THATS BULLSHIT TO EVEN POST SOMETHING LIKE THAT . LOOK I KNOW AS WELL AS ANYONE WHAT JAMES HAS HAD TO DEAL WITH THROUGH HIS CAREER FROM TIME TO TIME. AND WE ALL GIVE CREDIT WHERE ITS DUE HE IS ONE OF THE FASTEST EVER , BUT THIS IS NO PLACE TO POST ANYTHING LIKE THAT , THATS NOT EVEN WHAT WE ARE TALKING ABOUT .
@rick--its funny you complain about spending and think Reagan wa the best Pres.. Unemployment went way up under Reagan, and spending went thru the roof under Reagan,, wow!!!! now you suddendly complain about it.. Bush through us in to two wars and put both on a credit card, no way to pay because he cut taxes on the wealthy and the big oil companies.. Now you and other hypocrites want to cry about spending when a Dem. is President.. hypocrites.. It should have been stopped then..
Love him or hate him, James makes the racing interesting. After the last couple of years his career has been terrible. I am guessing James has had to suck up a lot of pride and has become far more humble. Best of luck to James and everyone else at A1.
@b787tech; Check you blood pressure, dude!
Get some sleep, you'll feel a whole lot better in the morning.
I usually don't weigh in on the political stuff, but here are just a couple observations..
Some where along the line, being a Congressman went from doing a heart felt civic duty, to a full time, life long occupation. It is the only job I know of where you can vote your self a raise, have special banking privileges, enjoy life long health care, travel the world on some one else's dime and show up to work only when you feel like it.
I believe in our system of government, but it only works when the word compromise is not considered to be only four letters. Being unyielding, short sighted and stubborn are the attributes of an ass, not a public servant. To move the nation forward, out of debt and back to greatness, should be the goal of each of our representatives. To do so, tough decisions are required, sacrifices made, and doing what is best for the nation, not ones self. Congress should lead the way towards progress, not stand in its way.
If Congress continues lead and lean towards living the entitled life, is it wrong for it's constituents to want the same? Our public servants need to start leading by example, show they are willing to make sacrifices and do what ever is necessary , to achieve what is best for our common good. Then and only then, will America get back on the road to being a world leader and the country our founding fathers envisioned!
THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF RACERX!! Seriously, what a bunch of woman most of you are...
Keep up the good work Jason Weigandt. You should take pride in that fact that your opinion can make more grown men cry than Saving Private Ryan!
BD25: Excellent contribution!
Seriously... has anyone taken notice of the #7 spot, he is the current man to beat! And approaching astronomical record status as well and has the best chance of taking the spots from RC and MC! JS may have brought a little "Swag" to a slowly growing sport that needed a face lift! Hands down RV will be dropping records faster than JS, just my personal opinion, but RV is hungry and brings his "A" game just like or better than RC! Hands down there is no one better than RV right now, hate him or love him he's man to beat now and seasoned to be the best of all time! The beast of the West is kicking ass and taking names and will continue to do so with the current field of racers hands down the best and most talented/consistant racer on two wheels bar none! The young guns are charging but none of them will be as good and the "new G.O.A.T-in- training" on the green #1! The dude is on fire and people are discounting him but he is the man to beat and no one is even racing at his level to date, not even CR or JS and I'm not a fan of RV, but gotta give credit where credit is due and he may not be getting the hype, but he's positioning himselff well to being leader of the pack!
get off the politics...................Everyones butt pug is in too tight !
I think lil white noise is gonna take it RV-1 Stewy's legion of followers are on the last train to see the aborigines ! Stamp it Anyone that photo shops his picture in and Obama with the family is a first class moron !
@Preston--its funny you are such an idiot you didnt notice we have the same view on politics. and you called me a moron--it shows you arent very intelligent.. Read the post before you make yourself seem even dumber..
Like I said in the first and second posts- look at the top if you will - the bashing and the longest threads continue - that is where Stewart shines - controversy! The ALL TIME leader in MX controversy...
Perfectly (hopefully) rational people turn into complete idiots when he is the topic of debate...it is actuallt quite amusing to see the same names come out and act the ass over someone they probably have never spent five minutes with...well done chaps...well done.
I think Stewie post turn into contreversy because of the Stewie fans.. If you make a statement and not insult or anything, and you dont kiss Stewies butt, you are called a hater or a racisnt or some other ignorant crap.. Its dumb..
#1 Mcgrath--easy pick 7 titles-plus 72 wins
#2 Carmichael--very easy 5 titles
#3 Hannah-3 titles animal
#4 Ricky Johnson-3 Titles, dominate before a wrist injury
OOPS-- sorry didnt mean to submit yet..
#5-Stanton-3 titles. Maybe more but Mcgrath showed up.
#6-Stewart-2 titles--super fast, tons of talent. But gave away too many titles to be higher, but still active, maybe more titles in future
#7 Reed--2 titles, very consistant, still fast as ever. Never knocked off the Champ for a title. Maybe more in his future, still active rider.
BD 200 I agree with your assesment - but some will not. That is what makes this list so cool...it can be disected in many ways...
Yes it can, but I think Titles carry way more wieght than some people I guess.. Single race wins are great, but the ultimate prize is that title..
Preston..Your right, that probably sounded corny or stupid, but just trying to point out it does not matter who the president is, with out them all working together nothing will get done....
Scrub this Your right too, this is not a place to discuss politics, from here on out, it will just be moto from me..thanks for the reminder
Ricky Carmichael upped his game and found more speed -(he said so several times)- as the showdown with Stewart appraoched in 2005. Who did McGrath or Hannah up thier game for??
And his fork settings were always uber stiff even on the 125- it didnt hurt him there did it?
I agree with the theory that the expectations for him were unrealistically high- of which he was partly responsible for- He did dig his own hole IMO. But without him the sport would have been 50 percent less entertaining over the past ten years. (and the threads wouldn't be nearly as much fun to read either btw.)
And how many variations can there be on a "scrub"- it either is one or it isn't. They only variable is how hard you scrub- dragging the frame and footpegs or not. You cant scrub with the front wheel pointing up- Sorry Jojo!
I am very curious to see how he does on the new zook. Whether you like him or not he brings excitement to this sport- the battles with Ricky Carmichael- breaking records- setting a perfect season- jumping the wall at Daytona- etc-.. or just plain augering himself into the ground like only he can do- its still fun to watch. A1 would be less interesting without him there.
And now ladies and Gentlemen- I present ScrubThis- for your amusement.
Carry on.
And thats not the real 'ScrubThis' posting on here- hes just an wannabe imposter.
When the real 'ScrubThis' shows his twisted face on here-you will know it- beleive me.
And 'Hurricane Hannah' was THE most exciting supercross racer of all time- with a little help from Larry Huffman. Anyone who was around then knows what I'm talking about.
Reagan was the first president evr to divert Educational funding towards Defense- because of him I was denied a college education along with many other white males who could not afford it- Ronald Reagan was a cancerous maggot and Im glad he is dead. That is the only political rant I have to offer- sorry to those I have offended.
WFO_UFO- you are not only a racist- but sexist all well. And if you really are so uber intelligent- why cant you learn to speak' good' english? (sic.)
Listen up mister ""sRCub-This""- maybe you should learn how to spell too.
We all know you are really 'DirtyDickBreath' and 'Driving into Witchita' and a few others too.
The way you keep changing the name on your posts- after they have already been posted- suggests that you are part of the racerx staff. Shame on you. And please come up with something original- its all been said many times before.
yOU NEED TO GET A NEW G-STRING AND BRAW
I am the real scub by about 41 names and counting you dont do the research very well !! HA HA
This tool above IS NOT the real "scrub-this" Look at how the name is spelled, he spelled it sRc instead of sCr, like nobody would notice, what a tool..
Get a clue you people dont know when someone has taken your New Years bottle away you are to drunk go to be you fools .........Make sure you put on new panties tommorrow goof balls !
therealmofo Your moma doing the stewy right now!
WFO_UFO
You have that wrong ! No polotics but Reagan was the real MOFO ! Your not !
See? Now he has changed his/her name again- he/she must be part of the racerx staff to be able to change the poster name after it has already been posted once.
The real 'ScrubThis' is NOT stupid- - just crazy.
The poster above does not sound crazy- - Just Stupid.
The real ScrubThis will not come out from under his rock until Stewart fails at something. He would never show his face before A1- theres nothing to work with yet.
So what is youir next name gonna be troll? Please try hard to come up with something original your starting to bore me.
As much as I despised the original scrub-this........he did have a brain, and knowledge, and a decent vocabulary.....though he used them all in a twisted way!! This dork above is just that......a dork, who can't spell worth a shit either!! Pizzacorner is another mental midget with a narrow view of things on here also!! DORKS!!
"Preston wrote: 8:46am January 2, 2013
A lot less Jealous Redneck fat old guy comments ,this time , Face it guys JS is the guy right now , and will continue to be , the fans love him , have you ever seen his autograph line , and by the way , He is still TFMOTP, ...Get over it"
Now that's all fine and dandy until you actually look at race results and reality for the past 3 full years now. Hilarious, some things/idiots never change. What's up Preston? Still huggin the nuts I see. Now just out of your predictability, tell us all how many single race wins JS has and how that somehow makes him better than people with more championships.
It's just way too easy to pick on Stewart fans who clearly don't see the same races and results the rest of the world and un-biased fans do.
@Pitbull in all honesty dude you just explained all races. You all do the same as we do as Native Americans do, as Asians do, as Europeans do, and as the Hispanic/Spanish culture do. I could post many facts on each culture one more recent on yours but that is not what this article/ comment section is for. All cultures are equal and are capable/have done the same things that you mentioned above. Please get back into the racing aspect of RACERX not RACISTX. Thank You
@Star Playa 4 you dont know how all African Americans "Tick". The "ticking" comes from how you are raised, mixed with where you were brought up, and a topping of who you hung around growing up(peers). The only thing we (African Americans) have in common is that we do not investigate what something is when we hear a strange noise or see something new that we can not explain.......Since when have you heard of a black man discovering a new animal... Not Ever. LOL. All joking aside lets get back to the racing and the article