Biggest Motocross Busts?

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misterwaterfallin wrote:
TP199 is one of the most successful riders of all time, how is he a bust?
Never heard of him.
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misterwaterfallin wrote:
TP199 is one of the most successful riders of all time, how is he a bust?
dcg141 wrote:
Never heard of him.
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misterwaterfallin wrote:
TP199 is one of the most successful riders of all time, how is he a bust?
dcg141 wrote:
Never heard of him.
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Eddie Hicks and Paul Dennis come to mind
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ButteryWaffles 5/15/2020 8:09pm
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How could stew even be mentioned in this? He might not have won as much as people thought he would have. But multiple championships, changed the way riders ride and 24-0, a bust?! Only thing that’s a bust with James is the seam of his pants with the shit he pulled off on a bike.
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Justin Buckelew
Definitely, I grew up racing with him...well not exactly as I am a few years younger, but I would watch him absolutely shred on his yz 80 and badass NCY super mini. He dominated at LL's and the other amateur nationals for a couple years there. At the local track, Moriarty Mx, he would beat Gio and Ivan Tedesco EVERY race like they were just some "randoms" lol, it was awesome to watch him ride. Everyone thought he was going to be the next "big thing". But for whatever reason that level of success as a pro just wasn't in his cards. Last I checked, which was years ago, he had a successful Mx school in Green Valley AZ. Hope he is still doing well.
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JGR. Considering their resources through the years, they've been a disappointment in my opinion.
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JGR. Considering their resources through the years, they've been a disappointment in my opinion.
Why J-bone still has his job is beyond me.

Not saying the disaster is all his fault but why not try out someone different after how the last 4-5 years have went.
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If we’re talking single season, Emig’s 98 season.
RIP Swinkster, but I thought Swink shoulda, woulda, coulda done more in the 250 class.
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Talisker wrote:
If we’re talking single season, Emig’s 98 season.
RIP Swinkster, but I thought Swink shoulda, woulda, coulda done more in the 250 class.
Cant call Swink a bust after winning two East coast SX titles but I gotta agree he shoulda did more in the 250 scene.

I'd say its another Michigan Mafia guy Kieth Bowen. He won a few 125 nationals and had his run ins with Bob Hannah in the 250s. Bad Boy RJ himself said Bowen was the first rider to blitz a set of SX whoops.

You could say it was John Kitsch another Michigan Mobster who dominated all motos at Ponca City against a stacked field including 6 or 7 guys that would go on to be champions. He raced pro for a year or two with no results.
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Ronnie Densford was an absolute animal back in the day. I think my cousin ruined his racing career when they started dating. haha
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Michael Brandes,,,..loved his style and thought for sure he'd grab at least a regional title
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misterwaterfallin wrote:
TP199 is one of the most successful riders of all time, how is he a bust?
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Expectations versus results as a racer is what he meant, I believe. Travis is insanely successful in life and as a racer, but there is no...
Expectations versus results as a racer is what he meant, I believe. Travis is insanely successful in life and as a racer, but there is no doubt that he didn’t match the expectations that were put on him as a young motocross and Supercross prospect. I say that with all due respect.
should have been more clear but you hit it on the head. I bring up TP199 because of his 250 career that could have been
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When you make it to a factory ride are you really a bust ?
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Greg Rand from Ohio, early 90s.
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Hate to say it but Plessinger at MXoN 2018. Usa mx and sx champ 2018. He went 1:1 at the red bud national that year. Mud expert. R/W//B died hair. American flag cape, etc. He has never been the same since.
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Her last name is FOX, so maybe this one counts?
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Talisker wrote:
If we’re talking single season, Emig’s 98 season.
RIP Swinkster, but I thought Swink shoulda, woulda, coulda done more in the 250 class.
Emig started to dominate the 98 nationals, won 4 out of 5 races and then and went out with injury.
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Erin Bates [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/05/15/427491/s1200_7e0414bdea31271749f72089b3f602bc.jpg[/img]
Erin Bates

Aren't those nice. I mean... really. Hugh fan of them.
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misterwaterfallin wrote:
TP199 is one of the most successful riders of all time, how is he a bust?
Well, duh. That 3-digit number is a dead giveaway.
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