Current and Former Pros Remember Ryan Dungey's Career

May 16, 2017, 5:05pm

As you know, Ryan Dungey announced his retirement from professional racing today, effective immediately. We've covered it here, here, here, here, and here if you wish to read more about it.

On social media, a ton of current and former riders showed their support and admiration for one of the sport's best. Check out what some of them had to say below.

[Note: We'll update this post as more come in.]

Ryan Villopoto

Congrats to @ryandungey on a great SX season and most of all a great career! We had some great years of racing together so now let's have some great years after racing#lifeafterracing

A post shared by Ryan Villopoto (@ryanvillopoto) on May 16, 2017 at 2:46pm PDT

Ken Roczen

Ryan, congrats on a golden carrier. No big injuries and lots of wins and championships. That is everybody's dream. Definitely well earned. Now you can focus on other things than racing like family and maybe letting lose a little for once god damnit!!!!Nothing but respect man! Let's go fishing and have a beer to celebrate next week! @ryandungey

A post shared by Ken Roczen (@kenroczen94) on May 17, 2017 at 9:27am PDT

Jason Anderson

Lost a member of the Wolfpack. Congrats to this genuine dude who made my weekdays a pain in the ass sometimes..... most the time.hahah Congrats on everything you're "the man." #legendsneverdie

A post shared by Jason Anderson (@elhombre_21) on May 16, 2017 at 1:14pm PDT

Dean Wilson

Congrats @RyanDungey on an amazing career
— Dean Wilson (@DeanWilson15) May 16, 2017

Adam Cianciarulo

A class act on and off the track. The perfect role model for my generation and the next. Congratulations on a fantastic career, @RyanDungey.
— Adam Cianciarulo (@AdamCianciarulo) May 16, 2017

Ricky Carmichael

Congratulations on one hell of a career @ryandungey .. probably the most gracious champion and competitor this sport has and will ever see. It was an honor to watch you grow as a champion and accomplish all the great things that you did however, the best part was being able to call you a friend. Well done buddy, enjoy everything you've worked so hard for!!

A post shared by Ricky Carmichael (@rickycarmichael) on May 16, 2017 at 11:36am PDT

Jeremy McGrath

Congratulations @ryandungey on an awesome career! You are a true ambassador for the sport we love so much! It's been a pleasure watching you and your rise to the top! You have been a great roll model to the great fans and kids, while being an amazing champion on the bike, there is no doubt you can rest your head on that! As fans, we all would like to see more, but you have given all of us enough for the memory banks! Well done #thediesel #champion #legend

A post shared by @jeremymcgrath2 on May 16, 2017 at 3:58pm PDT

Daniel Blair

Class act, legend, boss, etc. @RyanDungey should be every kids inspiration. Congrats on your career!
— Daniel Blair ??? (@danielblair125) May 16, 2017

Justin Starling

Go out on top, with your health, I'd say Dungey just won the game. Congrats on an amazing career, Champ @RyanDungey
— Justin Starling (@JustinStarling_) May 16, 2017

Chase Marquier

Someone ill always idolize!! Amazing career champ! pic.twitter.com/IslMTsezdY
— Chase Marquier (@Chase_marquier) May 16, 2017

Mike Alessi

Congratulations on your retirement @ryandungey You have been a great competitor and racing will not be the same without you. Enjoy the next chapter in your life!!

A post shared by Mike Alessi (@mikealessi_800) on May 16, 2017 at 1:38pm PDT

Grant Langston

Congrats Ryan on a hall of fame Career..you are a champion on and off the track Be sure to tune in this Saturday afternoon for the opening Rd of the @promotocross Championship from #hangtown , & the interview where we talk to Ryan about his career, & what lies ahead #NBCSN #mavtv #nbcgoldpass #retired #newgoals

A post shared by Grant Langston (@grantlangston8) on May 16, 2017 at 1:14pm PDT

David Vuillemin

Congratulations on an amazing career and a well deserved retirement, @RyanDungey... Retirement will be the best job you've ever had!
— DV (@DavidVuillemin) May 16, 2017

Wil Hahn

This guy has been nothing but awesome for our sport that we love, if you're raising kids he's exactly the role model I'd want my kids to idolize. I remember us training in Texas as amateurs....it's amazing to see where we've came from and kudos to one hell of a career @ryandungey you deserve some lake time and relaxing. Wish you the very best in your next endeavors!

A post shared by Wil Hahn (@wilhahn_) on May 16, 2017 at 9:49pm PDT

Jeff Ward

If you know this picture then you know what makes this guy @ryandungey a champion . Thanks for giving all us fans years of great racing . Enjoy and welcome to the retired family of Moto racers #rolemodel #classact

A post shared by Jeff Ward (@jeffward3x) on May 16, 2017 at 7:51pm PDT

Chase Sexton

Congrats on such an awesome career @RyanDungey, not only was he successful on the track but he was one of the best role model our sport has!
— Chase Sexton (@ChaseSexton486) May 16, 2017

Adam Enticknap

I declare today officiallly, @RyanDungey day.
— Adam Enticknap (@AEnticknap722) May 16, 2017

Aldon Baker

A sad , but proud moment ...a true legend in the sport and as a person @ryandungey ... looking forward to the next Chapter mate, best wishes from all of us @bakersfactory

A post shared by Aldon Baker (@aldon104) on May 16, 2017 at 11:23am PDT

And a special one, non-moto.

Lance Armstrong

Congrats @ryandungey on one of the most legendary careers motorsports has ever seen. Getting to know you through the years and see your unparalleled commitment to being the best has been awe-inspiring. Now let's go pedal! #WEDŪ

A post shared by Lance Armstrong (@lancearmstrong) on May 16, 2017 at 11:32am PDT