If you could live one riders career.. Who?

The Narrator 7/16/2015 4:43am
7/16/2015 4:43am
Probably catch some shit for this, but Deegan.

guy rode for Moto XXX, won the the most controversial SX ever (LA 97), switched over to FMX, made gazillions with MM, sold it, and now he's just a "professional moto dad". The guy has literally seen every side of the sport, and has more money in the bank than any pro racer, past, present, or future.
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SweetDaddy 7/16/2015 4:43am
7/16/2015 4:43am Edited Date/Time 7/16/2015 4:45am
DeCoster. Core MX before stadiums, triples, $$$, trainers, energy drinks, etc. True Factory bikes.
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Flip109 7/16/2015 5:15am
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MC hands down for all the reasons previously listed
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To be on top of my list you'd have to be an absolute destroyer of the competition within your era. Second, you'd have to get through with relatively few injuries. And third, though I love training, you'd train only enough that it allows you to live a balanced life.

My favorite rider all time was the Hannah, but because his career was seriously hampered by injury I can't put him atop this list. MC is the only guy who fits my criteria. Destroyed all comers, was mostly injury free until late, and seemed to have fun along the way. All hail the King!

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wreckitrandy 7/16/2015 5:51am
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SweetDaddy wrote:
DeCoster. Core MX before stadiums, triples, $$$, trainers, energy drinks, etc. True Factory bikes.
As far as a body of work inside the motocross industry, NOBODY comes close to DeCoster. His career may not have paid as well as other's mentioned but, there's more to life than money. Respect.
djdesignsco.mx 7/16/2015 5:58am
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Pastrana. Come on, who wouldn't?! That guy lives and breathes adrenaline 24/7!
i couldnt do it man..id shit my pants
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kkawboy14 7/16/2015 6:08am
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Jeff Emig, the guy had the speed and style down to a science. Cool is the guys middle name
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kkawboy14 7/16/2015 6:10am
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I'm surprised no one has pick Ricky Johnson
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RM Mike 7/16/2015 6:19am
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kkawboy14 wrote:
I'm surprised no one has pick Ricky Johnson
At the time I really thought he had it made.
WoodsRacer 7/16/2015 6:24am
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Most likely MC, he won and had a boatload of fun.

But in a very close second I have to go with Mike Brown. He has been there, done that, and still races on.
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He'd be the last simply for the fact that he has some of the worst crashes we've ever seen in moto.
Jamie_Munro 7/16/2015 6:32am
7/16/2015 6:32am
Weird.

But if I'm in, screw moto I'll go with Rossi.
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ChrisB10 7/16/2015 6:33am
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Things to consider. 1. Success. 2. Injuries. 3 $ made 4. Fun/girls

Seems like it's MC easily
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Phil Lawrence without a doubt. Had incredible talent and speed and he defined the meaning of 90's moto. Tons of chicks and all the fans loved him.
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Phil Lawrence. Had incredible talent and speed and he defined the meaning of 90's moto. Tons of chicks and all the fans loved him.
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The King...no doubt!
aFACEdismembered 7/16/2015 7:09am
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Lackey. I want to know what the "old" Europe and East was like.

Or, Magoo.
Jimmy Jingles 7/16/2015 7:11am
7/16/2015 7:11am
Hands down...

"The Machine" Lechien

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Glory 7/16/2015 7:16am
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RG1 wrote:
For me it would be someone who has raced in America and Europe, seen everything, done everything. Maybe like Musquin, he's nowhere near retired but I...
For me it would be someone who has raced in America and Europe, seen everything, done everything. Maybe like Musquin, he's nowhere near retired but I think he's already had a pretty cool career
I agree. That's why I probably would chose Reed
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Anyone who chooses a modern era rider is nuts, they have to work WAY too hard now a days. Old school riders had it made.
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KMC440 7/16/2015 7:20am
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JT$ for the win Alex. 'Cuz I want to know what it's like to pull all them womenz in Europe.
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CR250Rider 7/16/2015 8:00am
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Another vote for MC.
Mr. Style
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mxj621 7/16/2015 8:31am
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So it seems like MC hands down is getting the most love.. Was really curious who would be mentioned the most cant argue with anyone on their picks.
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RG1 7/16/2015 8:45am
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RG1 wrote:
For me it would be someone who has raced in America and Europe, seen everything, done everything. Maybe like Musquin, he's nowhere near retired but I...
For me it would be someone who has raced in America and Europe, seen everything, done everything. Maybe like Musquin, he's nowhere near retired but I think he's already had a pretty cool career
Glory wrote:
I agree. That's why I probably would chose Reed
I have no idea why I didn't choose Reed
ButteryWaffles 7/16/2015 8:58am
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RC. Retired young, with no major injuries. Still involved in the sport and making money. I'll take my hair color though.
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Spydee 7/16/2015 9:17am
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Spydee wrote:
Pastrana. Come on, who wouldn't?! That guy lives and breathes adrenaline 24/7!
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Imgaine how he feels getting out of bed every morning
Imgaine how he feels getting out of bed every morning
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cz2crf2wc 7/16/2015 9:33am
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SweetDaddy wrote:
DeCoster. Core MX before stadiums, triples, $$$, trainers, energy drinks, etc. True Factory bikes.
wreckitrandy wrote:
As far as a body of work inside the motocross industry, NOBODY comes close to DeCoster. His career may not have paid as well as other's...
As far as a body of work inside the motocross industry, NOBODY comes close to DeCoster. His career may not have paid as well as other's mentioned but, there's more to life than money. Respect.
"The Man" Raced in the 60's 70's 80's and he has seen it all from 2" of travel to today.
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Austin824 7/16/2015 9:40am
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I would pick Travis Pastrana. Because he has done a lot race mx, FMX, rally car, Supermoto, Nascar, trophy trucks, and other crazy shit he has done on Nitro Circus. Even has his on video game that i use to playLaughing
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WeiserGuy 7/16/2015 10:00am
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John Penton.

Guy is made of brass, seen and done it all. In my eyes he has a career that is unmatchable considering his life experiences.

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The Rock 7/16/2015 10:09am
7/16/2015 10:09am Edited Date/Time 7/16/2015 11:31am
GREAT thread. Almost impossible to pick just one but if I had to it would be DeCoster. Here is my top 7:

The Man
Brad Lackey
Danny LaPorte
Jeremy McGrath
RC
Stefan Everts
Jorge Prader (sp) think he is 15 now. Stay tuned.....he is the next phemom

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