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Edited Date/Time 5/17/2016 2:20pm
I didn't see another thread about this, sorry if I missed it.

http://www.usatoday.com/videos/sports/motorsports/2016/05/15/32612961/

I'm not really a Dungey lover, but this dude brings a lot of positive attention our way, gotta like him for that!
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newmann 5/16/2016 6:36am
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Good clip there. How could anyone not like that guy? I'm glad DeCoster picked him up years ago. Roger has been deserving of a rider who puts as much in as he has over the years.
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twnorton 5/16/2016 6:52am
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the Dunge is a good guy. He is a really good ambassador for our sport
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ledger 5/16/2016 7:09am
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Great work ethics, humble, respect for others and honesty are just a few traits that has him on top. Good role model for anyone. Thanks for the link.
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dirtnapper 5/16/2016 7:12am
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ledger wrote:
Great work ethics, humble, respect for others and honesty are just a few traits that has him on top. Good role model for anyone. Thanks for...
Great work ethics, humble, respect for others and honesty are just a few traits that has him on top. Good role model for anyone. Thanks for the link.
X2. Another feather in Dungeys hat!

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GeorgiePorgie 5/16/2016 8:09am
5/16/2016 8:09am
Work hard and sacrifice and your children notice. And then hopefully they grow into a Ryan Dungey. Past all the racing and everything, but to grow into a good meaningful person.
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731chopper 5/16/2016 8:23am
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The devil voice intro made me cringe but after that this was good. Further proof that Ryan Dungey is Mr. Perfect.
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davistld01 5/16/2016 8:33am
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GeorgiePorgie wrote:
Work hard and sacrifice and your children notice. And then hopefully they grow into a Ryan Dungey. Past all the racing and everything, but to grow...
Work hard and sacrifice and your children notice. And then hopefully they grow into a Ryan Dungey. Past all the racing and everything, but to grow into a good meaningful person.
Ryan seems to have been raised with a real work ethic that so many are lacking today. His folks weren't wealthy, and his Dad was obviously the farthest thing from a slacker there is...and had to work damn hard for the money. There is nothing easy or cool (literally!) about concrete work! I think he really appreciated how much he and his brother's doing what they loved cost their folks, and he was a good enough kid to put all he had into it. That same work ethic is evident in how he does things now. Good stuff.
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I remember an interview with him where he said one of his teachers told him he wouldn't make it riding dirtbikes so he should get his act together in school. If that were me ,I would have shipped a whole crate of Wheaties boxes to that teachers house. The one with me on the front.
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tprice07 5/16/2016 9:13am
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"Ryan Dungey, a motoRcross champion.."
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RonSkj 5/16/2016 9:14am
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Don't think I have seen a better role model in any sport. Win or lose, Ryan is always a class act.
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BobbyM 5/16/2016 9:17am
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mom and dad are both super cool...so why wouldn't their son be too? some of the dungey haters are crazy it seems.
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jmx411 5/16/2016 9:52am
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I LOVE DUNGEY!!!!!
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aeffertz 5/16/2016 10:52am
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Class act, that Dungey guy. Minnesota nice is right!
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MR. X wrote:
I remember an interview with him where he said one of his teachers told him he wouldn't make it riding dirtbikes so he should get his...
I remember an interview with him where he said one of his teachers told him he wouldn't make it riding dirtbikes so he should get his act together in school. If that were me ,I would have shipped a whole crate of Wheaties boxes to that teachers house. The one with me on the front.
Tony Hawk also had a teacher tell him that skateboarding will take him nowhere in life....and at the time he was making more than she was! Laughing
Andy_Greenney 5/16/2016 1:07pm
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Dungey is to mx what Tony Hawk was to skateboarding. Very presentable, clean cut with the work ethic, definitely what mx/SX needs if it hopes to 'grow'.

On a side note about Tony Hawk, check out a documentary about the Papas brothers called All This Mayhem, great watch.

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dazzlindino 5/16/2016 1:12pm
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MR. X wrote:
I remember an interview with him where he said one of his teachers told him he wouldn't make it riding dirtbikes so he should get his...
I remember an interview with him where he said one of his teachers told him he wouldn't make it riding dirtbikes so he should get his act together in school. If that were me ,I would have shipped a whole crate of Wheaties boxes to that teachers house. The one with me on the front.
...teach told his bro the same thing...
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Niloz 5/16/2016 6:55pm
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tprice07 wrote:
"Ryan Dungey, a motoRcross champion.."
It seems there always has to be at least one asshole in every thread on this site. tprice07 STFU.
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BobPA 5/16/2016 7:02pm
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tprice07 wrote:
"Ryan Dungey, a motoRcross champion.."
Niloz wrote:
It seems there always has to be at least one asshole in every thread on this site. tprice07 STFU.
Why are you so mad
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agn5009 5/16/2016 7:04pm
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Very cool. I love all of the exposure dungey is getting. He's perfect to represent our sport.
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Pirate421 5/16/2016 7:37pm
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Yep pretty sure when people at ktm saw how many dollars they were going to pay for decoster and dungey must have seemed like a lot then, but for a return on investment must looks like penny's now. They hit a home run
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TheGetFresh 5/16/2016 7:42pm
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Andy_Greenney wrote:
Dungey is to mx what Tony Hawk was to skateboarding. Very presentable, clean cut with the work ethic, definitely what mx/SX needs if it hopes to...
Dungey is to mx what Tony Hawk was to skateboarding. Very presentable, clean cut with the work ethic, definitely what mx/SX needs if it hopes to 'grow'.

On a side note about Tony Hawk, check out a documentary about the Papas brothers called All This Mayhem, great watch.
Tony hawk did a lot to develop the sport. He took the sport where no one else had. Dungey hasn't done that. Dungey doesn't win by doing things nobody has every done before, he wins because he's got a complete grasp on fundamental riding skills, way more than anybody else (in the current field) save for maybe roczen.
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Stephon 5/16/2016 9:03pm
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I'm pretty much a fan of Dungey's whole package. He's certainly turned it up notch on the track. He's developed that missing killer instinct, but also knows how to live to fight another day.

However, his podium interviews usually make me cringe.
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Jimmy_Sloan 5/16/2016 9:39pm
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The reason why Dungey is my favorite rider is because he's a true fan of the sport and is so dedicated to not only motocross, but always helping others. The Dungey family is great for our sport.
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KMC440 5/16/2016 10:30pm
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I like the baby Dungey best ... little 8 pound 6 ounce don't know nuthin yet, in a golden fleece diaper.
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tprice07 5/17/2016 6:54am
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tprice07 wrote:
"Ryan Dungey, a motoRcross champion.."
Niloz wrote:
It seems there always has to be at least one asshole in every thread on this site. tprice07 STFU.
wow buddy, calm down. I just found it to be a funny comment, not me being an asshole. I am glad Dungey is doing these things he is a pretty good posterboy for our sport.
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JAFO92 5/17/2016 6:55am
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Stephon wrote:
I'm pretty much a fan of Dungey's whole package. He's certainly turned it up notch on the track. He's developed that missing killer instinct, but also...
I'm pretty much a fan of Dungey's whole package. He's certainly turned it up notch on the track. He's developed that missing killer instinct, but also knows how to live to fight another day.

However, his podium interviews usually make me cringe.
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EEE299 5/17/2016 7:15am
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When was the last time RD missed a race? I'm just curiousPinch

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