Voicebox
BY JASON WEIGANDT
@JASONWEIGANDT
They all came out of the woodwork. Within minutes of Malcolm Stewart’s mega-popular first-ever 450SX victory in Monster Energy AMA Supercross, those that were close to him through the years headed to the socials to congratulate him. There are a lot of people that are close to him! Many old friends showing many old photos on the ‘Gram. This is what makes Malcolm’s win so unique. People always flock when underdogs and veteran grinders finally get that long-awaited first win, but Stewart added an extra element. He’s perhaps the most popular underdog ever, because he was always connected to greatness in his brother James. That means a disproportionate level of trainers, coaches, sponsors, mechanics, team staff, and general industry folk have watched Malcolm pass through their orbit. James had gravity that pulled a lot of eyeballs his way. Right next to him was his brother.
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