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tbanks 6/30/2015 5:33am
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Thanks for doing this Jimmy.

Throughout your whole professional career which bike would you say was your personal favorite (excluding your factory ride)? And why?
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kkawboy14 wrote:
Do you think the drug testing in moto is necessary and worth the cost?
Jimmy Albertson wrote:
No everyone is still doping anyways... They only test like three times a year
Woah.
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PJ205 6/30/2015 5:49am
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So funny how many people are taking the doping answer seriously.
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How old is Harry Potter and does he ever attend any races with you? Also, is Blue Buffalo a new sponsor?

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Being from Claremore, we would have family from Germany come visit every couple of years, they hated it! and, couldn't believe is was part of "America"

How the hell did you convince Georgia to move to Oklahoma?
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IWreckALot 6/30/2015 6:36am
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Roostermx58 wrote:
How old is Harry Potter and does he ever attend any races with you? Also, is Blue Buffalo a new sponsor?
One of the things I notice few riders do is REALLY build an image and try to make an earning on that image rather than making it solely about race finishes. Not EVERYONE can win a race in a life time. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have a successful career if you don’t win. Deegan, Windham, and Pastrana are all fast, but when you hear those names, you think about the guys off the bike/track personalities more than what they accomplished on the track. You’re in the group of current riders that are seemingly pursuing this route also. Why do you think few riders take this path? I can imagine that there isn’t much time in the day after training, traveling and racing. Do you think there is a lack of education, motivation, or application? I hear a lot of complaining about a lack of money in the sport, but I see what looks like such a small effort to positively promote your name and give your sponsors a good image. Anyways, kudos to you for that.

Sorry for the novel.
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TailSoHard 6/30/2015 6:57am
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Hey Jimmy,

I'm a huge fan, always have been! Thanks so much for hangin out with us losers!

- You always seemed to be the kind of guy that has a ton of fun on a bike, on and off the track. Is there another kind of vehicle that you enjoy as much or more than motocross bikes? Mountain bikes, jet skis, cars, trucks, UTVs, etc?

- Do you think you could be as competitive in any other motor-sports as you are in motocross simply because you have experience handling a high-performance vehicle already?? (and please, please for the love of god don't say "yeah I thought about racing quads for awhile...")

- (similar to the above question) Do you ever see any videos of the off-road racers and say "hey that looks like a lot of fun!"? Have you ever wanted to try racing Baja, a GNCC, or the ISDE, or Erzberg? (or maybe you have already and I'm just ignorant, in which case I apologize haha)

- It seems like a lot of riders get burned out after years of saddle-time from the constant travel, training, riding, and racing. Was there a specific point in time where motocross was no longer pleasurable, where you started seeing it as work, rather than your passion? Is that still the case or have you been able to find a balance on the work/play teeter-totter?
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mb60 6/30/2015 7:12am
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Jimmy,

Do you ever see Ronnie Mac and Justin Lucas hanging out together in Shawnee ??
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Are you going to RED BUD this weekend? How about Greg? Can you guys come to lot B? I am sure you would have a blast!!!!!
Hope your recovery is going good!! Miss seeing you on the track!!!!
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WRH 6/30/2015 7:46am
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Have you met all of your goals and are there any goals that should have been set higher , in hindsight, that you felt you might have acheived?
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Tbteam wrote:
Hi Jimmy. I'll keep it brief. Everyone has that "one day"; the day where everything clicks and it seems like you are riding in slow motion...
Hi Jimmy.

I'll keep it brief.

Everyone has that "one day"; the day where everything clicks and it seems like you are riding in slow motion while you throw down the fastest laps of your life.

When was your "one day"?
Jimmy Albertson wrote:
Mantova star cross in Italy . In the braket racing I had to race desalle, Cairoli, roman, and Musquin in them and it was easy. I...
Mantova star cross in Italy . In the braket racing I had to race desalle, Cairoli, roman, and Musquin in them and it was easy. I don't know how to explain it












Anthony Siracuse 6/30/2015 8:31am
6/30/2015 8:31am
My story leads into a question... One day, I was sitting in Chick-Fil-A in Corona and I look to my left and see this pretty girl. I didn't think much of it until this guy comes up and sits across from her. I take a good look at the man, and think, "Holy shit, that's Jimmy And Georgia Albertson!" Haha! I didn't want to bug though, because I figured you guys get enough of that. Does being in the limelight as a pro, get bothering? I'm not asking if you find fans annoying, but do you ever feel like you want to be able to go places without people knowing who you are?
UpTiTe 6/30/2015 8:43am
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PJ205 wrote:
So funny how many people are taking the doping answer seriously.
yeah because motocross athletes are the only world class athletes not using performance enhancing drugs.I guess motocross athletes just have some higher moral ground than sll other athletes.
Hoagie_Man377 6/30/2015 9:00am
6/30/2015 9:00am Edited Date/Time 6/30/2015 9:01am
PJ205 wrote:
So funny how many people are taking the doping answer seriously.
UpTiTe wrote:
yeah because motocross athletes are the only world class athletes not using performance enhancing drugs.I guess motocross athletes just have some higher moral ground than sll...
yeah because motocross athletes are the only world class athletes not using performance enhancing drugs.I guess motocross athletes just have some higher moral ground than sll other athletes.
Can you name the "ped's" these riders are taking (question for uptite and jimmy)
please delete my post after they have no answer

real question
VAN HALEN OR VAN HAGGAR JIMMY I MUST KNOW
djdesignsco.mx 6/30/2015 9:02am
6/30/2015 9:02am
Anthony Siracuse wrote:
My story leads into a question... One day, I was sitting in Chick-Fil-A in Corona and I look to my left and see this pretty girl...
My story leads into a question... One day, I was sitting in Chick-Fil-A in Corona and I look to my left and see this pretty girl. I didn't think much of it until this guy comes up and sits across from her. I take a good look at the man, and think, "Holy shit, that's Jimmy And Georgia Albertson!" Haha! I didn't want to bug though, because I figured you guys get enough of that. Does being in the limelight as a pro, get bothering? I'm not asking if you find fans annoying, but do you ever feel like you want to be able to go places without people knowing who you are?
what the fruck.....the limelight? your in socal to much... Smile
helens.martins 6/30/2015 9:36am
6/30/2015 9:36am
Jimmy,Jimmy who is Ronnie Mac???
Anthony Siracuse 6/30/2015 9:48am
6/30/2015 9:48am
Anthony Siracuse wrote:
My story leads into a question... One day, I was sitting in Chick-Fil-A in Corona and I look to my left and see this pretty girl...
My story leads into a question... One day, I was sitting in Chick-Fil-A in Corona and I look to my left and see this pretty girl. I didn't think much of it until this guy comes up and sits across from her. I take a good look at the man, and think, "Holy shit, that's Jimmy And Georgia Albertson!" Haha! I didn't want to bug though, because I figured you guys get enough of that. Does being in the limelight as a pro, get bothering? I'm not asking if you find fans annoying, but do you ever feel like you want to be able to go places without people knowing who you are?
djdesignsco.mx wrote:
what the fruck.....the limelight? your in socal to much... Smile
Whatever word you want to use. Don't like it? Don't quote it.
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goinrcn44h 6/30/2015 9:49am
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The Narrator wrote:
All things considered, if you personally could race in any 5 year period in the history of American MX/SX, when would it be, and why? Example...
All things considered, if you personally could race in any 5 year period in the history of American MX/SX, when would it be, and why?

Example: 77-81 because I want to clean out Bob Hannah and ride works bikes.
Jimmy Albertson wrote:
If I could pick any period I would pick the one we are currently in! The bikes are unreal straight out of the crate And the...
If I could pick any period I would pick the one we are currently in! The bikes are unreal straight out of the crate And the tracks seem to just be getting better and better! People that want to race in the 90s say that because they want to smoke pot and party lol
You say that like it's a bad thing?

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mxtech1 6/30/2015 10:23am
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Jimmy -

I feel like you're probably really excited for Joe Dirt 2, seems like you guys would have a lot in common.
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mpy 6/30/2015 12:35pm
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Having your own team, what's the first few things you say to convince potential sponsors? What can you offer them that other riders possibly can't?
- A fan.
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JeepnMike 6/30/2015 1:34pm
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1. PBR.... Best consumable on the planet or piss water?

2. I would be curious where you are spiritually. From a glance as nothing more than a fan, it seems like you have a relationship with god, but still manage to have a shit-ton of fun. Some people have a hard time finding the happy medium and you seem to have it (IMO).

Nice to see your responses are fun, witty, and not politically correct. Fun discussion!
neverwasfastenuf 6/30/2015 2:23pm
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Thanks for agreeing to play with this bunch. I would appreciate responses to any or all of these.

1) Why did the original "Ronny Mac" get replaced with Ronnie Mac?

2) Did the character evolve from a play on Brett's dad's name?

3) You get a one of your stock new bikes in a crate. If you could only bolt on/change five accessories or make modifications to get the bike to your liking, what would they be in order of importance?

4) Do the residents of Pottawatomie County feel safer or more afraid knowing that Ronnie Mac is on the prowl?

5) When the day comes when it's time to hang up your boots for good what would you like to do next?

Best of luck to you.
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OR Racer46 6/30/2015 4:11pm
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Hello Jimmy . Question for you a few years ago I purchased a BTO bike and a lot of it was components that were yours. Ie suspension. and stuff. Is this a program your are doing now selling your old bikes ? Also how many bikes a year do you go through ? I know the bigger teams don't really get complete bikes per say just parts and build them . Is that what you do now doing your own thing ? Or do you just go buy say 4 bikes and build them up .
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Where is Tyler at? I was sure he would have a question or three
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Thanks for playing. I'd say it was fun having you around, but… - GuyB
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you stay classy Dissident!!

Dry

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Someones in a great mood today. Who has your woman been getting serviced by Disddident?
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IceMan446 6/30/2015 4:49pm
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Jimmy...Who do you think has the most talent of the current riders?

And, of the current riders, who would you like to practice and ride with?

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