Most awaited and hyped amateur of all time??

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AC, Forkner and Alessi...that Jett Reynolds kid will be too..time will tell.
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Danger boy is going to be the heir apparent. Vohland, Ryder D.. if im not mistaken, that might be one hangtown in about 2020
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AC, in order.
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Stewart, no question. RC talked about him and how he would be his biggest competition. I was there at A 1 during his first race. It was unreal seeing how fast he was.

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Villopoto is probably number 1 in terms of results to hype ratio. Alessi being near the top in hype, and near the bottom in results vs hype (and not knocking on him with that...)

It seems like each amateur star is hyped more than the last. But I'd go with Stewart for most hyped. I think a lot are forgetting about Bradshaw, who was not only hyped, but delivered immediate results.
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Eddie hicks

Mike Healey

Larry ward

Older era but the hype around eddie hicks and mike healey was pretty big but it was before social media and was more than 5 years ago
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Jerry Robin, but then he went and showed up on a new bike.
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ACBraap wrote:
Villopoto is probably number 1 in terms of results to hype ratio. Alessi being near the top in hype, and near the bottom in results vs...
Villopoto is probably number 1 in terms of results to hype ratio. Alessi being near the top in hype, and near the bottom in results vs hype (and not knocking on him with that...)

It seems like each amateur star is hyped more than the last. But I'd go with Stewart for most hyped. I think a lot are forgetting about Bradshaw, who was not only hyped, but delivered immediate results.
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goinrcn44h wrote:
Eddie hicks Mike Healey Larry ward Older era but the hype around eddie hicks and mike healey was pretty big but it was before social media...
Eddie hicks

Mike Healey

Larry ward

Older era but the hype around eddie hicks and mike healey was pretty big but it was before social media and was more than 5 years ago
Was there really that much hype around Larry Ward? I remember it being a cool thing that a semi local got a Honda ride, but also that he was overshadowed by Bradshaw and even Kiedrowski at the time.
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nc97 wrote:
Damon Bradshaw ...
Was waiting for this one. The stories about Bradshaw were legendary prior to his move up... another was Ezra Lusk. Some crazy stories from his mini days but you knew he was destined for greatness.

Also have to give an honorable mention to Windham.

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nc97 wrote:
Damon Bradshaw ...
ga_pike wrote:
Was waiting for this one. The stories about Bradshaw were legendary prior to his move up... another was Ezra Lusk. Some crazy stories from his mini...
Was waiting for this one. The stories about Bradshaw were legendary prior to his move up... another was Ezra Lusk. Some crazy stories from his mini days but you knew he was destined for greatness.

Also have to give an honorable mention to Windham.

Imagine a 16 yr old kid beating tomac or dungey now, at an offseason race. that was insane
Langhammx 3/24/2017 10:18pm
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Mouse.

http://www.worth.com/the-real-mccoy/
Things aren't as great thes days for mouse. Since the article, he's been through a divorce and the Bandito Production company has since folded.... Mouse has gotten out of the entertainment industry and has been trying his luck in a completely different type of business. When your head gets too big and your friends get tired of your pompous attitude, things can turn shitty quick !! He'll survive though, he's got some money in the bank.

Mouse was always a spoiled brat, but as he got older, it just got worse. He started thinking that he was James Dean or Steve McQueen and it hit hm in the ass !!
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avidchimp wrote:
Mouse.

http://www.worth.com/the-real-mccoy/
Langhammx wrote:
Things aren't as great thes days for mouse. Since the article, he's been through a divorce and the Bandito Production company has since folded.... Mouse has...
Things aren't as great thes days for mouse. Since the article, he's been through a divorce and the Bandito Production company has since folded.... Mouse has gotten out of the entertainment industry and has been trying his luck in a completely different type of business. When your head gets too big and your friends get tired of your pompous attitude, things can turn shitty quick !! He'll survive though, he's got some money in the bank.

Mouse was always a spoiled brat, but as he got older, it just got worse. He started thinking that he was James Dean or Steve McQueen and it hit hm in the ass !!
He grew up with my family, so I know about the past. Didn't know the recent events though..

I luckily got to watch him ride from 60's on at our place off Sand Canyon. You know the place...
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800. i was around for Bradshaw. James stepped the level up, but the Alessi's brought it to another level. A young Mike Alessi was on another level, just a little older then RV and Mike used his age to try break RV's confidence in the ams. Interesting times it was. Nothing like it today.

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RyanD797 wrote:
Jeff Ward
For sure Jeff Ward, but number one is Brian Myerscough......Cool
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alessi hands down.
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cd0583 wrote:
alessi hands down.
In all fairness, "Hyped" is relative to the social media access available at that point in evolution. Until the 90's, it was maybe 3 magazines and Cycle News...
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nc97 wrote:
Damon Bradshaw ...
ga_pike wrote:
Was waiting for this one. The stories about Bradshaw were legendary prior to his move up... another was Ezra Lusk. Some crazy stories from his mini...
Was waiting for this one. The stories about Bradshaw were legendary prior to his move up... another was Ezra Lusk. Some crazy stories from his mini days but you knew he was destined for greatness.

Also have to give an honorable mention to Windham.

I cant believe it took so long for someone to mention Damon, dude won his first race as a pro against the best, not on a 125 but a 250, as a 16 year old

JAPAN SUPERCROSS 1988

Japan Supercross at Osaka (November 13) - Nishinomiya Stadium (Hyogo prif.)

1 638 Damon Bradshaw Yamaha
2 2 Rick Johnson Honda
3 5 Guy Cooper Honda
4 23 Ron Tichenor Suzuki
5 19 Johnny O'Mara Suzuki
6 6 Micky Dymond Honda
7 3 George Holland Honda
8 9 Eric Kehoe Suzuki
9 1 Jeff Ward Kawasaki
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avidchimp wrote:
Mouse.

http://www.worth.com/the-real-mccoy/
Langhammx wrote:
Things aren't as great thes days for mouse. Since the article, he's been through a divorce and the Bandito Production company has since folded.... Mouse has...
Things aren't as great thes days for mouse. Since the article, he's been through a divorce and the Bandito Production company has since folded.... Mouse has gotten out of the entertainment industry and has been trying his luck in a completely different type of business. When your head gets too big and your friends get tired of your pompous attitude, things can turn shitty quick !! He'll survive though, he's got some money in the bank.

Mouse was always a spoiled brat, but as he got older, it just got worse. He started thinking that he was James Dean or Steve McQueen and it hit hm in the ass !!
avidchimp wrote:
He grew up with my family, so I know about the past. Didn't know the recent events though.. I luckily got to watch him ride from...
He grew up with my family, so I know about the past. Didn't know the recent events though..

I luckily got to watch him ride from 60's on at our place off Sand Canyon. You know the place...
Sooooooo, ole Avid is wrong again. Shocker.
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Skidaddle 3/24/2017 11:27pm
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goinrcn44h wrote:
Eddie hicks Mike Healey Larry ward Older era but the hype around eddie hicks and mike healey was pretty big but it was before social media...
Eddie hicks

Mike Healey

Larry ward

Older era but the hype around eddie hicks and mike healey was pretty big but it was before social media and was more than 5 years ago
Paul Denis could be added to that. He's a member here. Shows up in Old School now and then.
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avidchimp 3/24/2017 11:41pm
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Skidaddle wrote:
Sooooooo, ole Avid is wrong again. Shocker.
How was I wrong? Did you grow up with the SCV crowd or just rip them off?
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Skidaddle wrote:
Sooooooo, ole Avid is wrong again. Shocker.
Not as wrong as you are about the snowmobile saving two strokes in California.

I'm still waiting for the link to those C.A.R.B. reports. Wink
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Skidaddle 3/25/2017 12:40am
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rrjr wrote:
Not as wrong as you are about the snowmobile saving two strokes in California.

I'm still waiting for the link to those C.A.R.B. reports. Wink
I already pointed out how you clearly did not read the post, and replied without actually reading.



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Yeah I have to agree. Here in the UK everyone knew about Alessi. Since social media AC has probably had the biggest hype. Right now it has to be DangerBoy Deegan! He's got some years to go, obviously, but the kid is insanely talented. I do worry about hype though, it's a lot of pressure to put on these kids. Seems like it has a negative impact more than a positive one.

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