Meta article about Jason Lawrence

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Flatliner 3/7/2018 2:38pm
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Ghost of Jabroni wrote:
Another favorite moment...

He was must watch.

Honestly nothing about that to me was must watch.

I was mid 20’s in his hayday and nothing about him seemed cool even then. It’s way less so now. Yea, he didn’t give cookie cutter answers. Lots of guys over the years have done that. RD has, RV has. But those guys have been on the box so many times, and have been asked the same questions over and over, that’s what causes robot answers.

People forget to mention that he wasn’t exactly a stand up guy, or how many times he had resources and money put into a program for him, and he’d no show.

Where was he again in 2010 when RD5 won both titles his rookie year?

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jg393 3/7/2018 3:24pm
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Jlaw was the last of this sports rockstars,
Yeah he screwed things up and yeah maybe he threw away what could of been a great career,
But the guy had heart and loved dirt bikes,

Can someone name the other pros that stepped up for Danny magoo when jlaw did,
Or the other pro that lent Tyler Wharton a race bike when he needed it

Maybe he f’d up, but he always stepped up
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ledger 3/7/2018 3:53pm
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He does what he wants, like most of us.

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dirtworldmx 3/7/2018 6:46pm
3/7/2018 6:46pm
Lawrence...lol. First time i heard of that kid, I saw a pic of him pulling a 3 bike length holeshot at some amateur race, and giving everyone a look back headed into the first turn. You just knew he was gonna be a jerk and squander his talent. But I'm a fan of MX, so I'm a fan of his. He should get over his childish IDGAF attitude, and make a comeback. He'll be 40 one day, and regret not having made more of an effort.
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kunk 3/7/2018 7:14pm
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GeorgiePorgie wrote:
He’s still got more marketability than some current factory riders. and he don’t even race. Him and Stewart got a strangle hold on that side of...
He’s still got more marketability than some current factory riders. and he don’t even race. Him and Stewart got a strangle hold on that side of things.

Hated him as a kid because he was a prick. But....everyone was a prick on a factory suzuki (besides millsapps, nicest talented kid on a dirtbike ). Maybe not a prick, but very cocky ? Lawrence was both. Prick and cocky. Ha. Hell, for where he’s at today and what he’s been through I respect that. And still riding....good on him.

Dungey might of retired a legend of the sport but Lawrence did what he wanted, when he wanted, however he wanted. Wonder if dungey even throws a leg over the bike—-probably has a panic attack just doing it. Poor dude probably can’t even enjoy riding a dirtbike. All that stress....

Lawrence didn’t have to train or do shit but get on a bike and kill it. Not sure if we will ever get another one like him.
agn5009 wrote:
Lol this has to be one of the most inaccurate/dumbest posts ever. His marketability is nothing near any current factory rider. Period. Your middle paragraph makes...
Lol this has to be one of the most inaccurate/dumbest posts ever.

His marketability is nothing near any current factory rider. Period. Your middle paragraph makes no sense. Third paragraph? Laughable. Dungey still loves to ride dirt bikes. It's hilarious you think he has a "panic attack" every time he throws a leg over the bike. Also, Lawrence didn't do what he wanted when he wanted. At least not while the ding-a-ling sat in jail.

I can guarantee you there's not a single factory rider who wishes their career was similar to Lawrence's. I would be willing to bet every single current factory rider in the world wishes their career mirrored Dungeys minus maybe Cairoli.

Man, some things people post on vital really worries me about the level of common sense in the world.
How many racers that won a regional title over 10 years ago would generate a 4 page thread. Travis Preston beat James Stewart and I can guarantee pics of him riding would be off of the first page after half a day. I’d say that’s pretty marketable.
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WhipMeister 3/7/2018 7:37pm
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peelout wrote:
JLaw threads never fail to bring out the salty bitches of the sport
This
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mx_563 3/7/2018 8:34pm
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I wish Jason all the best. Glad he is doing OK.

I only get annoyed by the fanboys in awe of ex-racers "taking it back to the roots" and just "riding for fun like the old days". Like Durham....he's not selling out...he's just riding for fun. Ooooooo!!!!!!! So BADASS!!! So CORE!!! So pure!!!

WTF? My "old days" never ended. I've been "riding for fun" going on 30+ years. How core is that? I never sold out!!! Never sucked off the industry!!! Kept it real. Anybody out there impressed? Anybody? Hello? Is this thing on???
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gnarwhip 3/7/2018 10:21pm
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C'mon Skepcovic, get on it bro. All he needs is some factory suspension, a pc motor, and a couple sponsors. Not that hard.
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gnarwhip 3/7/2018 10:23pm
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Seriously, this article was the first time in 8 years he's said he'd be willing to come back if the right ride came along. That's huge news.
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gnarwhip wrote:
Seriously, this article was the first time in 8 years he's said he'd be willing to come back if the right ride came along. That's huge...
Seriously, this article was the first time in 8 years he's said he'd be willing to come back if the right ride came along. That's huge news.
That's no news, you idiot. Pinch

He's NOT gonna make a comeback. 31 year olds who have won 3 pro races don't make pro comebacks.

I'm sorry but your one of the dumbest posters on Vital.
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Swap wants to take a gamble
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gnarwhip 3/7/2018 10:51pm
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gnarwhip wrote:
Seriously, this article was the first time in 8 years he's said he'd be willing to come back if the right ride came along. That's huge...
Seriously, this article was the first time in 8 years he's said he'd be willing to come back if the right ride came along. That's huge news.
dirtnapper wrote:
That's no news, you idiot. :pinch: He's NOT gonna make a comeback. 31 year olds who have won 3 pro races don't make pro comebacks. I'm...
That's no news, you idiot. Pinch

He's NOT gonna make a comeback. 31 year olds who have won 3 pro races don't make pro comebacks.

I'm sorry but your one of the dumbest posters on Vital.
You mad bro? ?
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gnarwhip wrote:
Seriously, this article was the first time in 8 years he's said he'd be willing to come back if the right ride came along. That's huge...
Seriously, this article was the first time in 8 years he's said he'd be willing to come back if the right ride came along. That's huge news.
dirtnapper wrote:
That's no news, you idiot. :pinch: He's NOT gonna make a comeback. 31 year olds who have won 3 pro races don't make pro comebacks. I'm...
That's no news, you idiot. Pinch

He's NOT gonna make a comeback. 31 year olds who have won 3 pro races don't make pro comebacks.

I'm sorry but your one of the dumbest posters on Vital.
gnarwhip wrote:
You mad bro? ?
Naw not mad.
Just not a fan of J Law.
Or you.
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JHForman 3/7/2018 11:20pm
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too bad someone wouldn't pick him up to run outdoors it would be way cool to see!!
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APLMAN99 3/7/2018 11:36pm
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Forty wrote:
These threads about Jason usually tank early so I'm gonna say it quickly... he did some incredible riding and I always enjoyed watching him move on...
These threads about Jason usually tank early so I'm gonna say it quickly... he did some incredible riding and I always enjoyed watching him move on an outdoor track. He worked miracles with that Rockstar Suzuki and made it look like a real bike even though it was a huge turd.

His natural talent on a mx bike was at one time unmatched. I'd put his corner speed up against anyone I've seen.

I guess that's it. He was a fuck up and blew some good chances.

Dang.

Natural talent unmatched? Really? That's a pretty overused cliche in general, but definitely in this case.......
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hasko158 3/8/2018 6:13am
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Funny how a "recent video" of him riding is 3 years ago.

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jbomx363 3/8/2018 6:55am
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Raise your hand if you clicked on the thread.... to see what trouble he was into? Whistling
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Love him or hate him if a thread has his name in the title it still generates a ton of views and replies.
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jbomx363 3/8/2018 7:46am
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ATKpilot99 wrote:
Love him or hate him if a thread has his name in the title it still generates a ton of views and replies.
That's just about any rider.. especially the ones with a colorful past. Bet if we posted.."And Tyler Evans..." or "Alessi did" or "John Dowd is making a...." would get clicks too.

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agn5009 3/8/2018 8:17am
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GeorgiePorgie wrote:
He’s still got more marketability than some current factory riders. and he don’t even race. Him and Stewart got a strangle hold on that side of...
He’s still got more marketability than some current factory riders. and he don’t even race. Him and Stewart got a strangle hold on that side of things.

Hated him as a kid because he was a prick. But....everyone was a prick on a factory suzuki (besides millsapps, nicest talented kid on a dirtbike ). Maybe not a prick, but very cocky ? Lawrence was both. Prick and cocky. Ha. Hell, for where he’s at today and what he’s been through I respect that. And still riding....good on him.

Dungey might of retired a legend of the sport but Lawrence did what he wanted, when he wanted, however he wanted. Wonder if dungey even throws a leg over the bike—-probably has a panic attack just doing it. Poor dude probably can’t even enjoy riding a dirtbike. All that stress....

Lawrence didn’t have to train or do shit but get on a bike and kill it. Not sure if we will ever get another one like him.
agn5009 wrote:
Lol this has to be one of the most inaccurate/dumbest posts ever. His marketability is nothing near any current factory rider. Period. Your middle paragraph makes...
Lol this has to be one of the most inaccurate/dumbest posts ever.

His marketability is nothing near any current factory rider. Period. Your middle paragraph makes no sense. Third paragraph? Laughable. Dungey still loves to ride dirt bikes. It's hilarious you think he has a "panic attack" every time he throws a leg over the bike. Also, Lawrence didn't do what he wanted when he wanted. At least not while the ding-a-ling sat in jail.

I can guarantee you there's not a single factory rider who wishes their career was similar to Lawrence's. I would be willing to bet every single current factory rider in the world wishes their career mirrored Dungeys minus maybe Cairoli.

Man, some things people post on vital really worries me about the level of common sense in the world.
kunk wrote:
How many racers that won a regional title over 10 years ago would generate a 4 page thread. Travis Preston beat James Stewart and I can...
How many racers that won a regional title over 10 years ago would generate a 4 page thread. Travis Preston beat James Stewart and I can guarantee pics of him riding would be off of the first page after half a day. I’d say that’s pretty marketable.
You think because 90% of about 20 Motocross fans here think he's a donkey that means he's marketable? Most here are talking about how much of a fool he was.
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agn5009 wrote:
You think because 90% of about 20 Motocross fans here think he's a donkey that means he's marketable? Most here are talking about how much of...
You think because 90% of about 20 Motocross fans here think he's a donkey that means he's marketable? Most here are talking about how much of a fool he was.
He has a story that is incredibly marketable.
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agn5009 wrote:
You think because 90% of about 20 Motocross fans here think he's a donkey that means he's marketable? Most here are talking about how much of...
You think because 90% of about 20 Motocross fans here think he's a donkey that means he's marketable? Most here are talking about how much of a fool he was.
akillerwombat wrote:
He has a story that is incredibly marketable.
Yes an more marketable that at least 2 current Factory riders.

He comes back he has Top 5 longest autograph line in the pits...Love him or hate him he’s got both of you contributing to this thread. Marketable!
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agn5009 wrote:
You think because 90% of about 20 Motocross fans here think he's a donkey that means he's marketable? Most here are talking about how much of...
You think because 90% of about 20 Motocross fans here think he's a donkey that means he's marketable? Most here are talking about how much of a fool he was.
Donkey = marketableHuh
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agn5009 wrote:
You think because 90% of about 20 Motocross fans here think he's a donkey that means he's marketable? Most here are talking about how much of...
You think because 90% of about 20 Motocross fans here think he's a donkey that means he's marketable? Most here are talking about how much of a fool he was.
akillerwombat wrote:
He has a story that is incredibly marketable.
brocster wrote:
Yes an more marketable that at least 2 current Factory riders. He comes back he has Top 5 longest autograph line in the pits...Love him or...
Yes an more marketable that at least 2 current Factory riders.

He comes back he has Top 5 longest autograph line in the pits...Love him or hate him he’s got both of you contributing to this thread. Marketable!
Charles Manson had publicity. , Not all exposure is good.
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Got a choice, you could be Dungey or law. Pick today. Uh huh
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J-Law: The Iggy Pop of motocross

I've always been a fan.

Dude just loves riding his dirt bike.

Respect that he lives life his way.

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