Catching Up With Ernesto Fonseca
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- October 30 2009
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Ernesto Fonseca suffered a career-ending injury three years ago when he crashed on his factory Honda. Though he’s in a wheelchair, Ernie still has that infectious smile and great attitude. TWMX dropped in on our friend at his Murrieta, California, home to catch up on everything from his current therapy program and his sweet Speedos, to his job at Answer Racing and the cool new Ernesto Fonseca edition Oakley sunglasses. It’s a long video, but it’s worth watching: Ernesto is as inspiring as ever. Thanks for the time, Ernie!

This is the Ernesto Fonseca signature series sunglass from Oakley. Pretty bad ass, right? CLICK HERE to learn more…












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October 31st, 2009 at 6:19 am
Ernesto F Is The Man You Go Something Agents EF You Got Brain Problems!!!Go EF Your A Inspiration To Us All!!!
October 31st, 2009 at 1:21 pm
we miss you ernie, good luck with wherever your life takes you from here
October 31st, 2009 at 2:36 pm
ernesto your sunglasses will be on my x-mas list. They look great and they support a great cause. keep up the good work
October 31st, 2009 at 3:29 pm
ef is the man,wish he was still raceing to spank all the new guys
October 31st, 2009 at 4:15 pm
fonseca rocks!!
October 31st, 2009 at 5:04 pm
BIEN Ernesto !!! te aprecio cabron!!! un abrazo y a seguir adelante!
October 31st, 2009 at 5:21 pm
Everybody order a pair of Ernie's shades - very cool and hopefully help and support him in the process. I sat at the table next to him at a Ruth's Chris steak house in Indianapolis the week before he crashed. Very nice guy and it even freaked me out a little when it all went down. I know it is a dangerous sport and we all love it, but it happened to a hell of a guy and that sucks that much more. Good luck Ernie in whetever your future holds - you'll always be in our thoughts!
October 31st, 2009 at 6:38 pm
I met ernesto at the dallas supercross two years go. Super nice guy very personable guy, the sport needs more guys like him to inspire young minds. Good luck to you I will be buying a pair to support the cause.
October 31st, 2009 at 10:51 pm
I never take my EF wrist band off, I'll have to get the shades to match : )
November 1st, 2009 at 12:15 am
Ernesto un abraso fuerte desde Argentina ………….
November 1st, 2009 at 1:57 am
Ernesto your a badass. The sport misses you and i personally hope to see you at supercross to grab an autograph.
November 1st, 2009 at 7:01 am
I miss you Ernie Kick ass shades! i will be ording a pari too!!
November 1st, 2009 at 12:31 pm
Ernie when are you going to do Ironman with Bailey? You need to!!!
November 1st, 2009 at 5:38 pm
Thats why I wear Answer & Oneal gear only. American all da way. F fox.
November 2nd, 2009 at 2:02 am
random thought: if Tedesco doesn't get a ride im thinking he should make his own team- Budweiser Honda!!!
November 2nd, 2009 at 6:26 am
isnt all the new gear from china?
November 2nd, 2009 at 6:27 am
no way, HOT SAUCE HONDA …………….. HSH RACING
November 2nd, 2009 at 5:44 pm
Ernesto Fonseca is the man!!
November 2nd, 2009 at 6:05 pm
I was pretty disgusted and pretty mad when he made that jump jeopardizing sever injury to the rider in front of him in his first season as a pro (125s, the other rider was Kelly Smith). There really wasn't any room, but he went for it anyway.
That's all I'm saying.
November 2nd, 2009 at 10:21 pm
TOBASCO HONDA
November 3rd, 2009 at 2:23 am
Jordi you are the most stupid guy i have ever see ¡¡¡¡ Ernie i wish you the best of lucks
November 3rd, 2009 at 5:49 am
hey Dgetrud since your really fast and have a supercross title, ur too good to wear fox gear but ricky carmichael isnt
November 3rd, 2009 at 5:52 am
jordi your heartless didnt u see the video ernestos a great guy and mentally strong too his racing career has passed and you are prolly self centered its alright
November 3rd, 2009 at 5:54 am
Ur too fast for fox gear but the goat isnt
November 3rd, 2009 at 5:56 am
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A1 steaksauce
Roseanne from Nick at Night
MSR
Chuck Norris
November 3rd, 2009 at 7:55 am
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November 3rd, 2009 at 11:52 pm
lobo siempre seras de los mejores de todos los timepos…wish you the best of luck!!!
Topollillo ( Lito Morales)
November 5th, 2009 at 7:13 am
I remember racing EF in the super mini class at the GNC finals at Lake Whitney, and he smoked me..I will never forget watching him ride
November 6th, 2009 at 5:48 am
Hey Jordi… get your F@*&% story straight… go back and watch the video again. Kelly Smith knew he had no chance against Ernesto Fonseca and decided to cut in his line when Ernesto was already committed to do the triple. What a cheap move… trying to win a race by blocking the line of Ernesto… You don't win races like that… you win races out of pure speed and talent not by giving cheap shots….
November 7th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
Why is Ernie working for Answer? He rode for Fox didn't he?
Ernie, go back to Fox, you're to good for Answer.
November 8th, 2009 at 3:51 am
I was so pumped back in 02 when Ernie joined team Honda, tearing it up on CR125's and CR250's! Iv'e been a Fonseca fan ever since. Man I wish him the best of luck! You're awesome Ernie!
November 8th, 2009 at 6:38 pm
Lobito, siempre te recordamos ganando, y ahora sigues siendo un ejemplo para nosotros, eres el mejor!!
Luis
Mexico
November 9th, 2009 at 4:31 am
apple yamaha
November 10th, 2009 at 5:27 pm
lol for one thing who is kelly smith. Wasnt he a no talent KTM rider…..well i guess KTM rider sum that up