Catching Up With Larry Brooks
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- April 06 2009
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Catching Up With Larry Brooks
By Donn Maeda
We’ve heard from several fans in the stands that following the Jacksonville Supercross main event – in which James Stewart and Chad Reed had the crowd on its feet – the defending Supercross Champion rode up beside Stewart as he saluted the crowd and grabbed him by the neck and proceeded to shout into his helmet. Having seen the two riders exchanging words on the Speed TV coverage but not the “neck grabbing” incident, we attempted to follow up with James and Chad. Calls and text messages made proved fruitless, so we decided to check in with L&M Racing/San Manuel/Yamaha Team Manager Larry Brooks. As always, LB was a pleasure to chat with, and he had plenty to say…
Larry, we’ve heard from a few people that things got heated this weekend, and from a few fans that a lot more than words were exchanged after the race between James and Chad…
Yeah, after the close racing that happened, with them going back and forth, James sat back and pressured Chad. They battled for a few laps, James made the pass stick and got the win. He stopped like he always does to catch his breath and wave to the fans, and some riders, like usual, came up to congratulate him. Chad came up from behind and grabbed him by the back of the neck, put pressure on it, and told him basically “I want to kill you; I’m going to take you out!” It was crazy. John Gallagher from the FIM brought over the tape - footage they didn’t show on TV for good reasons - and it’s clear to see what happened and it’s a bad deal to see it, almost amateur stuff. Chad is flustered with things and the season winding down, but it’s no excuse.
So it wasn’t a choke, per se…It was how you’d grab your kid to get them to stop acting up, right?
Yeah, exactly, but way more intense than that would be. I wish they’d have showed it on TV so everyone could have seen it. He grabbed him and just clamped down and went off.
What did James say about it?
He said that if he had retaliated, it would have been just as immature. He kept his cool, and just said “what are you doing?!” James knew not to do anything because it would have looked like he started it in the first place. He played it off and came to me so we could discuss it with the right officials and other people. This is all in Chad’s lap now.
So from what I understand, the Lites class is run by the AMA, and the 450s are overseen by the FIM, is that correct? So the FIM is in charge of this? Was a formal process or complaint filed?
Yes, the FIM governs the 450s. I didn’t protest, I just showed John and told him what happened. He went to the TV crew and got a tape, and they had zoomed in on it. He brought it by and showed us, and it’s plain as day. Chad’s reason for it from what we heard is “I did that because James was battling with me on the track.” And Chad’s been at this long enough to know that you leave the battle on the track, you don’t make it violent afterwards. The rules say you don’t touch another rider, and the FIM has a copy to see and make a judgment. We have no idea what it’ll be; I have no say so in the matter right now. It might be money, and if so, that’s cheesy, because these guys make so much money. So all it will do is let other riders say, “Oh, I have X amount of money, I’ll pay it off.”
On TV they showed them talking over and over on the podium. What was being said up there?
I don’t know exactly, but I know James saw that Chad knew he messed up and was back pedaling. But the better person to talk to is Chad, have him give his side so it doesn’t look one-sided. He might have a reason, but none the less he touched another rider and that is against the rules, but the FIM is in charge. For as good as this season has been, it is coming down to Chad losing his cool.
I heard some comments from Chad that they had made contact in the air, and that he was surprised they rode it off. Did they touch?
I thought they did at first from my angle at least in the tower, but after seeing it on TV; they didn’t come really close until the next turn. Chad over jumped the jump and James set up to go to the inside, so they bumped coming in. It’s just a racing incident, they were battling, and it wasn’t like it was an attack move.
You’ve been the team manager for both of these riders, how do they each handle the stress of this championship?
James has done really well, is trying to make points up from A1, and he’s handling it good. With the lead Chad had, James has closed it up and it’s a battle all the way. Each guy has their own personality, and Chad looks to be cracking with this whole thing. And he should be, because in a straight up race, he cannot beat James. James just pulls away and it’s easy to be frustrated.
I know they are both professionals, and they’ve raced each other time and time again, but do you have any insight to share with him after working with Chad so he gets a slight edge?
I work with him and as far as it goes, he knows what he is going to do. They know what the other will do, but I’m surprised that hasn’t come into play as much. I can’t help James by being in his ear, giving away Chad’s secrets, we haven’t had to. Besides, I don’t really have all that many, I just help James get things done, and work with the track.
Any chance you guys are running outdoors?
Yeah, there is a chance, but we’d have to have been testing by now. Right now, we are getting this wrapped up, and then set our sights on the other bike set up. If things go well testing, we will hit a bunch, but if we don’t have time or aren’t comfortable, we will hold back. It just depends how he feels and how this ends.
When you say a bunch, do you mean three, four, seven, or more?
I’m not sure at all, because if you do six, you might as well stick it out and do the whole season. It really just depends on the next few weeks, and they two week break between Las Vegas and Glen Helen.
What are the chances?
50-50.
What have you guys done bike wise over the years to make them handle better? We’ve seen some things come up that we knew weren’t stock, like that huge addition to the swing arm a while back when Reedy raced Budds Creek in preparation for the MXoN…
We took some flex out of the swing arm, like they do in road racing. It takes the twist out and makes it track better. It was this huge crafted metal brace and it let you dive into turns. You could feel it in the corners. The bike wanted to stand up, so we reinforced it and then basically flat tracked it into corners. It’s pretty damn good.
Have you worked on your MXA column for this week yet?
Nah, I’ve been busy so I haven’t had the chance. I got up at 4am to get home Sunday, and after last week and the Broc Tickle thing, I’m going to have to figure out what I am gonna write before I work on it.
What happened with that? The message boards really blew up about the dog!
(Laughs) I don’t know. Are people that ignorant that they don’t see what the sponsors do? I don’t know, but I just meant it has a wake up.
You should have told James to thank Mac and Little Man this weekend on the podium!
(Laughs) I know, right? But he didn’t even get a chance to thank San Manuel or Yamaha; he just got a short, single question to answer. He always thanks his sponsors in the second answer, but he one got one question. So I’m sure it’ll light up the message boards once they all realize it. “See! His own guy doesn’t even thank his sponsors!” (Laughs)
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April 6th, 2009 at 8:15 pm
So Chad can’t beat James on track and tries to beat him offtrack hahaha
April 6th, 2009 at 8:32 pm
What happened to proofreading?
April 6th, 2009 at 9:05 pm
Sorry, Mom, I wrote and posted that on my Blackberry while I was at my kid’s soccer practice. haha
April 6th, 2009 at 10:44 pm
you know swap your a family man, and THAT is what i like about you. Or i would if i knew you anyways . .
April 6th, 2009 at 11:19 pm
when james gets mad, he resorts to riding dirty and playing games ,like when he landed on ricky because he couldn`t beat him outdoors! you see it in his pratice videos too,when all the guys are at his track,he plays cat and mouse games…thats not racing,thats what infuriated chad im sure! this whole season he kept it clean, now cuz james was mad with chad from practice earlier in the day,he had to be dirty and cross over on triples and brake check and all that! sure he may be faster,but chad is holding his own and he deserves lots of credit for his improved pace and really giving stewart a run at the championship! only if ricky,travis,mcgrath,henry,bradshaw and emig were still in it, i`d be at every race! oh and the drug testing is great,now we just need to have a horsepower limit set for each class and let them ride 2strokes against four and dyno the bikes at tech to even out the equipment!
April 6th, 2009 at 11:51 pm
this was some exciting news. I really really hopes James takes the title!
April 7th, 2009 at 4:22 am
I will never trust anything this guy says or does. Try mixing in a little respect. When asked about the matter, Stewart and Reed opted to remain silent for a reason. Respect both riders and get off the pulpit. This is the same guy that didn’t have the decency to speak with Nate Ramsey one on one about not renewing his contract for 09. Nate found out that he was no longer part of the team via the internet. Great people skills. People who lack respect will say and do anything to promote themselves, and get their way.
April 7th, 2009 at 4:41 am
yea it would be even better to use the bikes strait out of the crate and that would suite the boys from the men
April 7th, 2009 at 5:36 am
theyre making fools of them selves
April 7th, 2009 at 6:56 am
does this make Reed the new JLaw?
April 7th, 2009 at 7:16 am
James owns Chad and Chad is cracking under the pressure! hahaha
April 7th, 2009 at 7:43 am
‘For as good as this season has been, it is coming down to Chad losing his cool.’
I freekin love it, No mercy James!! Wheres all the reed fans on this post?? lol. Reeds a Dbag, trying to piss James off at the end so he swings. I commend james, I woulda grabbed him by the helmet and slammed him through the goggle opening repeatedly while calling him a woman
April 7th, 2009 at 8:32 am
that has got to be the stupidest thing ive ever heard. its racing not ballet! niether of them were riding dirty, if the same battle would have been in the back of the pack between two nobodys then it wouldnt have even been an issue. you are an idoit im sorry. chad is frustrated because there is still a chance he might lose, and james is ridin hard cuz there is stilla chance he can win, you cant blame either of them. in every race somebody gets brake ckecked, stood up, bumped into, taken out, or something like that by another rider, nobody has had a problem with it before so why do you now? Let them race!!
April 7th, 2009 at 8:39 am
Slot001
You’re really tough sitting there infont of the computer. You’re the Dbag!!!
April 7th, 2009 at 8:54 am
If I was Reed I would have pulled a Bradshaw on James. Bring back some 90’s racing. I hope the next three races they keep it fun and safe, but they bang bars!
April 7th, 2009 at 9:19 am
easy to see who the Reed fans are here - the ones that are whining. Jax was the best race of the season. Period.
And I love the comment about Reed landing on Carmichael on purpose because he couldn’t beat him outdoors. Retard.
April 7th, 2009 at 9:22 am
who cares get over it…no one really knows what happened under the helmets.
April 7th, 2009 at 9:58 am
i just bet they were trying to share a friendly kiss. nothing wrong with that, they do it in europe all the time!
April 7th, 2009 at 10:10 am
Yeah Slot001, I guarantee if it came down to a fight anyways, Reed would lay Stewart out…Reed has a right to be pissed, but he WILL win this title.
April 7th, 2009 at 10:12 am
Stewart sux…he doesnt know what his limits are
April 7th, 2009 at 10:18 am
This quote shows that Larry Brooks is exaggerating the situation to get Reed a points penalty.
“[talking about the potential penalty to Reed] We have no idea what it’ll be; I have no say so in the matter right now. It might be money, and if so, that’s cheesy, because these guys make so much money.”
This race was very heated and obviously Reed is only angry because of the cat and mouse games; any rider would be. These cat mouse games show poor sportsmanship on Stewart’s part. James should just pass Reed straight up and continue on if he is going faster than him.
April 7th, 2009 at 10:29 am
thats super immature on reeds part i like him but now i dont
April 7th, 2009 at 10:59 am
Sounds like the drama queen, adding more drama, for no other reason, than to be dramatic.
April 7th, 2009 at 11:06 am
well at least its obvious that chads limits are behind stewarts, even if he doesnt know his own.
Ziiiiing!!
April 7th, 2009 at 11:12 am
If I was Reed at this point, I would be grabbing Stewart. Cutting someone off over a triple? That’s not even “good racing” like Larry says. It’s dangerous and stupid. I’m all for good racing and bar banging, but not C class antics like this. As for Mr. Brooks, what a back-stabbing drama queen. He managed Reed last year and obviously has no respect for his previous riders. His main concern is getting the championship, no matter who he has to step on or betray. If anything the AMA and FIM needs to have a meeting with him and tell him to cut the bullshit.
April 7th, 2009 at 11:37 am
couldnt of said it any better myself
April 7th, 2009 at 11:42 am
ok well this whole thing just doesnt make sense… and you can’t tell how hard chad grabbed him from the video and since neither are talking we may never know. And if Chad gets in trouble for touching James… then James should get in trouble (he was holding chad’s arm…. maybe super hard?) and so shoulod 10 guys who touched stewart whiloe they rode by to congradulate James.
and i love how larry jus wants to pin everything on chad he’s acting like a real b***h and if i was chad I would be pretty pissed at larry
p.s. chad rele doesnt seem like the violent type
April 7th, 2009 at 12:08 pm
totally, cause he was the one grabbing riders violently by the neck out of frustration from sucking? reeds a b!tch who cant deal with getting beat. When JS7 loses, he admits it was his fault, Reed blames bubba for his misfortunes? Reed coulda pulled away too, if he really wanted to
April 7th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
I think Stewart should race outdoors. Just my opinion though
April 7th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
This interview is lame. He makes his team and JS sound like a bunch of whiners. Stop grabbing at straws and stick to the racing.
Anyone remember that clip of him in one of the TGO’s whining about the Pro Circuit team in Alessi’s defense after Alessi lost the title to Tedesco?
April 7th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
why would you even say something like that…
April 7th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
Why don’t you read above? Chad said “I want to kill you I will take you out”
April 7th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
Stewarts a puss
April 7th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
you can never trust what mr.brooks says hes always trying to make his riders look better than they are …and if chad or james wanted you to know what was actually said they’d tell you …lookin forward to good racing
April 7th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
can you tell me when he cut him off over a triple? thats what i thought . ..
April 7th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
Larry “Stupid” Brooks and James “Boo…ba” Stewart just tries to destabilize Chad Reed, Booba never win a championship against a close rival in points…
April 7th, 2009 at 3:23 pm
that’s why you’re the immature person sitting at home on your computer, not riding. What James did was proof of his expertise and wisdom. that isn’t poor sportsmanship, genious, he studied his lines and didn’t force the issue too soon. he decided where he wanted to pass, set up for it, and did it safely instead of barreling through and possibly hurting himself, chad and others. at the end of the night, james was PATIENT, SMART, METHODICAL, CAREFUL and WISE, and if your not smart enough to figure that out, please tell me who was on top of the podium Saturday Night in Jacksonville (here’s a hint for our slow friend, it wasn’t chad reed)
April 7th, 2009 at 4:10 pm
I wished that they had never cut out the neck grabbing because people need to see that! Let’s face it! The world loves drama! Drama sells! Of course all the Reed groupies are going to call James this and that but its plain and clear that Reed cant beat him straight up! James is not playing games with Reed! James is doing exactly what he wants to do! Now if James did the same thing to Reed, guess what? It would be world war III! Im tired of these jealous and hateful people trying to downgrade James! He’s a young black man who happens to be the FASTEST rider in the world and most dont like it! Nothing else needs to be said!
April 7th, 2009 at 4:39 pm
what you gonna say when he does in 3 weeks then?
April 7th, 2009 at 5:05 pm
everyone has to make it a racial thing. people dont like james cuz he has no regard for his fellow riders. he does what ever it takes to win. hurt you or not. i dont like james cuz his attitude he has
April 7th, 2009 at 5:07 pm
its always gotta be about race..you must be black yourself go reed the fastest “white” man on the planet. ohh by the way it dosent matter what race you are.
April 7th, 2009 at 5:42 pm
that was james not chad
April 7th, 2009 at 5:48 pm
reed the fastest white man, don’t think so ricky would still wax em!!!! ya um black
April 7th, 2009 at 5:55 pm
Wasn’t that Brooks who said nothing about Alessi’s take out move on Tedesco a few years back? If I remember right standing on someone else’s bike and trying to hit the kill switch is racing according to Brooks.
April 7th, 2009 at 7:17 pm
i think this guys an a*****le. i dont know y transworld n racerx wouldn’t support ramsey a bit more by not talking to guy that left ramsey and reed without a ride, almost ending their carrers. I think that deserves a grab from the back of the head from ramsey, and a little more
April 7th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
Chad is getting so owned by stewart. but if reeds not hitting the ground, but stewart gets owned by hitting the ground, and stewarts owning (spelling?) reed. yet reeds owning the championship over stewart………. wtf!
April 7th, 2009 at 7:26 pm
thats funny, ur telling stewart to do what reed tried to do to stewart? reed grabbed stewart for ridin dumb, stewart didnt do anything. so if u wanna call anyone a Dbag, its stew-, no, its just u
April 7th, 2009 at 7:43 pm
maybe bubba doesn’t win close championships but thats because he dominates them. I give ricky the respect though he taught bubba alot and bubba taught him alot too. I believe if there werent a couple mis shifts on james’s part this would have been a blow out and the championship would heva been over next week.
April 7th, 2009 at 7:50 pm
no look on you tube there is a vid of reed and carmicheal ridin and carmicheal even said your no match for me look it up
April 7th, 2009 at 8:38 pm
I think Chad’s gonna get the title but Bubba is riding good. Man it would be cool to see all these guys race bikes straight out of the crate. They should make a race for no points just pure fun and make them ride stock bikes.
April 7th, 2009 at 8:40 pm
Yeah Chad is way faster than Ricky now. Ricky said he would have to train like 3 months just to get in shape and it wouldnt be worth doing all that to just do one race.
April 7th, 2009 at 9:03 pm
Whoa, dude, what’s up with the ad hominem attacks? I am not saying that Reed should have won; Stewart rode a good race The only move he made that was risky happened when he pinned it off of the single after the triple and the two collided. I do not think it was necessary for him to cut over. I also was not refering to how Stewart followed Reed for the first 14 laps, I was pointing out how Stewart appeared to be “toying” him.
April 7th, 2009 at 9:12 pm
Yamaha is just trying to take some points off reeds lead, thats quite clear.
April 7th, 2009 at 10:46 pm
I thought we allready had this discussion about if’s and but’s. I could if and but Tedesco in to being the points leader in about two sentences. When people use these words to try and justify their viewpoint they really sound lame. Scoreboard is all that matters.
April 7th, 2009 at 10:51 pm
No that’s what Liarry Brooks said that Chad said.
April 7th, 2009 at 11:37 pm
slot you are really awesome!! hahahaha real tough guy on your mom’s computer!
April 7th, 2009 at 11:58 pm
“he does what ever it takes to win” ..umm yeah i would do whatever it takes to win too… taking people out and tring to hurt others NO! if you had any experiance riding (amature, areanacross, pro.. whatever) you do what ever it takes and banging bars and cutting riders off. thats just racing if everytime i got on a track and someone scratched my new bike. i’m not gonna througha hissy fit like “Reed” i’d tell the pussy to suck it up and finish your season out..
April 8th, 2009 at 12:59 am
ricky couldnt place top 10 now. Hes way outta race shape.
April 8th, 2009 at 1:09 am
Wow im having a hard time reading all the crazy sh’t being said on here.In just my opinon every one that watched that race knows tha JS7 did own Reed in the main!!JS7 rode behind Reed and then passed him it was done deal! Reed looked uncomfortable with JS7 pushing him,Reed got the start he has been speaking of in every interview,well he got it and he still lost!If JS7 rides at Reed’s speed like that for the next 3races and then passes him with about 6-7 laps to go its over, Reed can not ride on the level that JS7 goes to when he zones out!The rules state no rider touches another rider in that way,well the FIM has the tape we will see what happens!Reed has a 5time world champion as a team manager im sure they now the rules.Reed needs to chill and just race!!Any 1 want to see somthing funny go to you tube and watch the unidllia 2000 nat when JS7 pulled over and let Reed pass him and then ran Reed down again and passed and won that national!
April 8th, 2009 at 1:29 am
yeah but James told Larry. I don’t think he would lie about something like that
April 8th, 2009 at 2:20 am
Hahahahaah bet you’re wishing you didnt post now huh Slot001/tough guy!!!??
April 8th, 2009 at 2:24 am
Good point Homeskillet…Not to mention Reed and Larry Brook’s little spat over the whole L&M Yamaha deal….Larry Brooks is probably the LEAST credible source to even comment on this whole incident…especially given he is Stewart’s team manager. Stop crying Larry
April 8th, 2009 at 3:35 am
larry brooks , what a dog , watch out james when you leave the teams larry will be dogging you too, i used to not mind the guy but i lost count of how many cheap shots he took in that interview , every single answer sounded like it came out of a promo book , what a loser
April 8th, 2009 at 6:31 am
I love this season! Its like days of our lives for MX.
April 8th, 2009 at 6:33 am
Im saying James has better control than me ^ lol
April 8th, 2009 at 6:35 am
And chad has no chance at this title, or any title for that matter, as long as Stewart is racing for the same one
April 8th, 2009 at 6:53 am
Reed wont win this title, or any title for that matter. As long as JS7 wants the same title, Reeds goal is second place. And you guys are pretty tough yourselves, with your anony names and mom jokes! The racing was kept clean by James this weekend until Reed threw a shiesty block pass attempt when he realized it was the only way to win.. but hes the best, right? The best loser. James rode clean and patient.
April 8th, 2009 at 6:57 am
He never cut over? That anony knows what hes talkin about. great race James
April 8th, 2009 at 7:01 am
im not telling Stewart to do sh#@, you think he reads the comment sections on twmx? Im saying he has awesome self control for not pulling a jlaw/villipoto. Read what i say before you reply to it. Reed wont win this title
April 8th, 2009 at 7:05 am
Im not telling James SH T, you think he reads the comment section of twmx? Im saying James has awesome self control, instead of pulling a jlaw/villopoto at hangtown. Read what I write before you reply. Reed for second! Maybe first if he can throw a succesful dirty move!
April 8th, 2009 at 7:07 am
You guys are all super tough with your Nameless mom jokes though! Reed for second, Cant stop the J train!
April 8th, 2009 at 8:03 am
Watch your back James. One day LB could be talking bad about you too. I see it coming. LB, shut your mouth and let the riders do all the talking on the track. We dont need a drama queen at the race track. JS CR, take it all the way to Vegas. Regards to both of you.
April 8th, 2009 at 8:43 am
Ok try to if and but Tedesco into the championship… I gotta hear this… How many wins does Bubba have now 10 or so… Reed has what 3? It is justifiable to ask the question for Bubba, he is faster than Reed all the time. Your right that doesnt win championships though. Stop speculating everyone and just enjoy the racing. Chad Reed needs to chill out and race. He is letting it get to him by grabbing Bubba by the neck. Real good role model there let me tell you.
April 8th, 2009 at 10:15 am
I am not trying to stand up for or put down either rider. If any rider were to do this I would say it was not a very good move and dangerous.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZUrYmxTGuw
Watch the first 5 seconds. He cut over. See how much Stewart’s back end fish tails as he hits Chad?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oU-WjOiaDYk
Also, you can watch the side view of his move at about 38 seconds into the video.
I would be all for his move if he would have pinned it straight off of the single and then cut over after he landed. But I don’t think was a very good idea to pin it off of the single and cut over in the air.
April 8th, 2009 at 10:21 am
I was at the race Reed wasted his energy at the beginig and stewart knew it would happen so he passed him. The race was good chad just need’s to suck it up……he is not gonna be the champion this year and he knows it and can’t do anything about it.
April 8th, 2009 at 10:23 am
Probably J-law knows he’s not gonna win and now Reed knows. The’re bothing gonna be little babys and throw tantrums…. I thought reed was better than that. Thats something J-Law would do
April 8th, 2009 at 10:26 am
James is gonna win. He’s smart not to pull a J-law and ruin his reputation. Just cuz chad knows he lost the title dosent mean you should tell some one “I want to kill you; I’m going to take you out!”
April 8th, 2009 at 10:29 am
It’s called being smart….you should try it some time. James waited for Reed to get tired and passed him. Every time they race like that thats how they get around each other and the only way they are both too good.
April 8th, 2009 at 10:54 am
It’s just a jacked up situation. Stewart had Reed pretty well covered the whole race. Why he chose the start all the brake-checking crap and finally pass Reed in the manner he did is kinda beyond me. Bubba has a history of making bad decisions on the track. Reed grabbing Stewart wasn’t cool either though. And now we have people bitching that Reed’s a whiner and Brooks is more than making up for Stewart’s lack of comments by whining to anyone that will listen. Bubba needs to get some common sense and Reed needs to leave it on the track.
April 8th, 2009 at 11:25 am
I think that this accusation is ridiculous. Don’t put out an article without the video evidence demising Chad. To me this is not cool on Transworld and LM’s behalf because they are calling out Chad on something before a “fair trial”.
April 8th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
Brooks is gonna try everything he can to get a few points taken away from Reed for this…..
April 8th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
You’re a dumbass, bubba didnt intentionally land on Ricky because he couldn’t beat him, they crossed lines off the down hill jump….but I suppose he could have just changed directions in mid-flight like you do when you play ur mx video games. People like you that have never entered a race, let alone ridin a motorcycle make me sick. Think before you type
April 8th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
lot of ownage in that comment haha. i’d like to hear the other side of this story. i didn’t see the race, but one comment above suggested the stewart might have provoked it a little. but when all is said and done, let the best man win, and let’s hope the rest of the races are kept clean.
April 8th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
yeah…stewart sucks…lol. that’s why he’s won so many races. because he sucks.
April 8th, 2009 at 3:39 pm
I don’t know about you guys… But Larry Brooks gave a pretty one sided interview. It almost made me puke reading what he had to say. Reed isn’t a bad guy. C’mon… He is just sick of Stewart like the rest of us.
April 8th, 2009 at 6:19 pm
Booba is not a great champion, his faster man on the planet and he still behind Reed in championship after 14 round!, look at the nation 2006 (Everts) and 2008 (number 7 or 8 on WMX1 won the overall!) Carmichael kick James Stewart ass in 2005, 2006 & 2007-Outdoor not because RC was faster than Booba, just because RC is a real champion (Self Control) and Booba not! Read the last booba interview on RacerX, this guy have no respect for the SX/MX industry or fans, he just talk shit! Booba is like Mike Tyson, if he dominates, he wins by KO, if the fight is close, he lose by KO! Sorry for my poor and limited English.
April 8th, 2009 at 6:32 pm
If you are the faster dude all time and you are 2nd is championship after 14 rounds (without injury), maybe you are just too stupid! … or the strong mentality of Chad Reed is too much for Booba!
April 8th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
Chad Reed is G-A-Y. He is so fake this season it’s pathetic. If he just spoke his mind and actually had a public opinion I would have a lot more respect for him.
April 8th, 2009 at 8:37 pm
I agree. If I have to here anymore of these lame ass comments supporting Chad Reeds “strong mentality” I will personally give Chad a mushroom tattoo on his face. He is just being fake. Not saying what he really feels. Grabbing James by the neck and then smiling on the podium acting like he doesn’t have a care in the world. Show some emotion. More people relate to that.
April 8th, 2009 at 9:23 pm
obama stewart rides over his head every race, and crashes almost every race
April 8th, 2009 at 10:10 pm
You guys are nuts. At least Reed is calculating, he is consistent and he tries to put on a show for the fans. He is the only guy who comes out and each and every week on every track, including the new ones and rides to his limit and in control of his equipment. Bubba on the other hand, may be the fastest bloke in the world. Yes, no-one can ride like him – not even himself, hence the reason he crashes and is not currently the points leader – simple reality and simple math. Yes he can and may just win the championship, but only if he rides to his limits and not beyond like he does so often. Not with crazy moves where he crosses a competitors path on a triple – on purpose or not, in control or not.
Remember, If it were not for Reed, then we would all be sick of Bubba – who else in the current field of riders can at least put pressure on Bubba – I do not see anyone else up there week in week out. Have a look at how far the rest of the field is behind in points…. Just enjoy the spectacle that these guys are putting on for you. Bubba because he is so talented on a bike and does things that no-one else can do – not even himself at times; Reed because he really has been the smoothest and most consistent rider in the pack.
April 8th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
“Reeds goal is second place??” Dude are you really as dumb as you make yourself sound? You’re doing our job for us!
April 8th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
Its not that hard Domino: - “IF” Tedesco had finished ahead of James Stewart and Chad Reed in every race, he would be the points leader.
It sounds stupid, but it just goes to highlight how stupid using “if’s and but’s” is….the most common example of which is usually “if James Stewart didn’t crash at A1, this championship wouldn’t be as close” (which you here on this site a lot) - cheers captain obvious, but he DID CRASH and he crashes a lot. What happens happens and points go on the board - thats why thus far, Reed is riding a better championship
April 8th, 2009 at 10:42 pm
You two are possibly the stupidest people on this whole site. For a LONG LONG time, Chad Reed has been known as one of the only riders who actually speaks his mind, answers questions with what he truly feels, and isn’t a media robot. Get your facts straight - read his interview on RacerX - thats some emotion right there! JS-7 has his moments too, but tends to hide things that he’s really feeling. This is in regards to their reputations anyway - none of us actually know the dudes so.
April 8th, 2009 at 11:35 pm
yeah that’s why he won 10 rounds and chad won 3(on of them lawrence let him by)
April 8th, 2009 at 11:36 pm
So far none of us have seen the clip with Chad holding James neck, so who knows what is really true or not. James and Chad have said nothing about it personally. This is all being said by someone who possibly has a big ax to grind, but lets speculate on one possible scenario. Maybe Larry books is so bent on getting even with Chad after he separated from Yamaha last season, that he instructed James to ride as dirty as he can, do as many brake checks as possible and whatever to make Chad fall in order to hopefully get Chad angry enough to make a threat so Larry could run to FIM and get some points taken away. Like I said, just speculating for now!
April 9th, 2009 at 12:00 am
In this link are the words Chad said to James whilst apparently holding the back of his neck.
http://www.racerxonline.com/blog/blogandt/2009/4/8/Blogandt%20That%27s%20Racing%20in%20JAX/
April 9th, 2009 at 3:49 am
hahah im glad chad reed did that
if you havent noticed james stewart always does that sorta stuff all the time
and i think chad is sick off it and james will lose the championship
April 9th, 2009 at 7:00 am
He never pushes as hard as James, you know how you all talk trash about James falling all the time? Thats cause he wants to win. Reed doesnt push the envelope, cause seconds good enough
April 9th, 2009 at 7:12 am
Actually, im pretty sure Chad is more famous, with actual mx fans at least, for being the all time king of excuses, and trying to be a tough guy with no emotion. when James is pissed, he’ll let ya know like a man, not like a b*tch.
“what happened out there James?”
“I crashed”
What would that scenario sounded like if Erin Bates talked to Ragin’ Reed? He’d have a fake smile showing off his perfect teeth, Talking about his terrible misfortune he had no part in creating
April 9th, 2009 at 7:23 am
Good find steve, it is a pretty dangerous move, not to crazy though.
I think we all sign a waiver in the morning that says we understand this a very dangerous sport
April 9th, 2009 at 8:53 am
Chad Reed lead the championship and never give up and he’s pathetic? you certainly have a bananas in your f…..g brain! Booba is not a champion, he’s like Mike Tyson or Kobe Bryant, just spectacular, that’s all, this is the problem of the booba’s fans, James Booba Stewart is not a champion!… and if he not win the 09 SX champ., he just become THE BIGGEST LOSER OF THE SUPERCROSS HISTORY!
April 9th, 2009 at 9:13 am
and still second in the standings point… Chad Reed lead the 09 championship whit the #1 - 2008 AMA SX Champion: Chad Reed, 2008 World Supercross Champion: Chad Reed, 2009 AMA SX Leader: Chad Reed, 2009 World SX Leader: Chad Reed…
April 9th, 2009 at 9:42 am
I like how he quotes Ricky Carmicheal saying “James is trying to take him out”. Once i heard that i went back and watched the race and Ricky actually did say that at one point.
April 10th, 2009 at 12:52 am
You wrote is very inflated. Chad won last year championship(cause Stewart wasnt there) and leads now. That’s it
April 10th, 2009 at 10:42 am
James could be the only guy out there ridding and it’d still be entertaining… your not a fan of riding dirt bikes if that kid doesnt entertain you every second he rides. If chad reed is what makes this series exciting, I have to question the reasons why I like dirt bikes
April 10th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
dude that is pathitic. if you watched the race you would see that james passed him cleanly over that triple,then chad tried to t-bone him and take him out in the next corner. thats why james brake checked him after making the pass stick.
April 12th, 2009 at 1:27 am
Even the GOAT says it, “he wants to take him out, stewart wants to take him out.” But u’ve gotta admit its the best season of sx in quite a while, good on em
April 20th, 2009 at 3:01 am
You can’t be mad at Larry for his soul selling antics… I think they are bread into the old El Cajon crowd.. his got knifed in the back long ago and learned to do it before it is done to you.. Larry hasn’t came this far because he has always been dedicated to one team and stuck it out to the end… He was part of the 90’s and how to sell himself by selling out his friends to make new ones…its a good thing Crower never got into Motocross other than overloading a suspension….
Thanks for the memories Larry….
What goes around comes around, good and bad… just wait your turn..
April 24th, 2009 at 12:26 pm
chad reed is a cock.