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The media is interviewing the guy leading the 250 championship….yep truly shocking stuff lol
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2/8/2022 3:52pm Edited Date/Time 2/8/2022 3:54pm
Definitely true, anyone else? Is KR's comeback more impressive? Probably.

I didn't see Budds Creek '95 on TV because my family didn't have cable TV at the time just rabbit ears. Later I got the FOX FLY video that had the clip of the jump on it, I couldn't believe my eyes! Later when I was in high school I would get on the library computers at lunch every Monday to check the SX and early season MX results. When I pulled up the Vegas '97 results and saw that Doug won on the yz400 I thought it was so cool. At the time I had ridden mostly 4 strokes and it seemed like the most underdog story of all time for a 4 stroke to win a supercross. Then there was the 99 outdoors.
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You are such a child. Calm down noob.
moto_on wrote:
Can these guys win multiple championships and completely decimate the field with a 45 second lead at least before we compare them to JS?
Even pudgy James would tell you to calm down.
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early wrote:
Definitely true, anyone else? Is KR's comeback more impressive? Probably. I didn't see Budds Creek '95 on TV because my family didn't have cable TV at...
Definitely true, anyone else? Is KR's comeback more impressive? Probably.

I didn't see Budds Creek '95 on TV because my family didn't have cable TV at the time just rabbit ears. Later I got the FOX FLY video that had the clip of the jump on it, I couldn't believe my eyes! Later when I was in high school I would get on the library computers at lunch every Monday to check the SX and early season MX results. When I pulled up the Vegas '97 results and saw that Doug won on the yz400 I thought it was so cool. At the time I had ridden mostly 4 strokes and it seemed like the most underdog story of all time for a 4 stroke to win a supercross. Then there was the 99 outdoors.
Krocs comeback is more impressive because he had his injury and come back and raced against the best and has won multiple racers and been in the championship hunt.


Not come back, raced a few 450 races and went back to the 250 class
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while he doesnt "look" like Stew, his ability to come from last to top 5 is very impressive and not many have been able to display not only that speed, but the ability to get around riders in the process.
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I'm quoting Craig himself but he puts himself on his own high horse. He literally told the media that no one has had a career like...
I'm quoting Craig himself but he puts himself on his own high horse. He literally told the media that no one has had a career like his. Referring to injuries and comebacks. How the hell has no one called him out on him saying that? It's a ridiculous take on himself. So many riders have fought back from massive injuries and have had huge success from it as well. I don't get how the media can just hear that and go on without saying anything. The guys has ridden for multiple factory teams 250 and 450 at this point. It's not like he was out there scrapping it on his own dime as a privateer.
hasko158 wrote:
How many top guys, stepped away and got a real job, then came back and climbed back to this point....I'll wait.
This is so annoying. Can we chill with the "real job" bullshit? Didn't he get a job with a company his wifes dad owns or something...
This is so annoying. Can we chill with the "real job" bullshit? Didn't he get a job with a company his wifes dad owns or something? Not neccesarily the same as you going to put an an application at a local construction outfit. Also, do we just forget the fucking millions of dollars he made in his career prior to that point? Literally I remember him at lorettas in 2007 showing up in a fucking million dollar coach with custom decals on it before he was even pro. The dude has not had to "struggle" a day in his life jesus. Yes he has had injuries but who hasn't?

Also, he got fucking 3rd place at the last 450 national...yes 450.. and hes racing a 250 REGIONAL class with Derek Kelly and Robbie Wageman (no disrespect to these guys at all) are battling for top tens... Hes a fucking 30 year old who has had a factory ride for 10+ years and he is on the best bike and best team in the sport right now.
I highly doubt he had earned “millions” of dollars at the point he retired. I would question if he’s made millions at this point. He’s done well but how many “millions” do you think he’s earned in his career? Just out of curiosity.
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To be fair he is ‘friend’ of the show and is regularly on.

I think so many people are talking about him because when they watch him ride in person he is actually incredible to watch. Smooth, technique, style and his whoop speed has been fucking incredible. Like better than most 450 riders.

I feel people genuinely leave the race like damn, that guy is amazing on a bike. Regardless of age, class whatever you want to talk shit on him for.
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2/8/2022 4:25pm Edited Date/Time 2/8/2022 4:25pm
That the relationship between him leading a series and how "impressive" it is that he quit to "work a real" job is not nearly as remarkable...
That the relationship between him leading a series and how "impressive" it is that he quit to "work a real" job is not nearly as remarkable as people (including him and his #1 fan who shares wedding vows with him) makes it seem.
early wrote:
Who's had a more impressive comeback in US moto, in your opinion?
neverwas wrote:
Doug Henry
Christophe Pourcel (He raced in the US)
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I would agree plenty have had similar if not worse setbacks but some of you are talking like he hasn’t been through anything. This is serious when you got a scar like that. So why not just realize plenty of these guys have been through some very serious shit and leave it that.
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[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/02/08/532694/s1200_D56D534D_5C56_43BD_8DA3_4F847C98BF08.jpg[/img] I would agree plenty have had similar if not worse setbacks but some of you are talking like he hasn’t been through anything. This is...


I would agree plenty have had similar if not worse setbacks but some of you are talking like he hasn’t been through anything. This is serious when you got a scar like that. So why not just realize plenty of these guys have been through some very serious shit and leave it that.
Yeah, I asked the question and from the answers it seems he is in the top 4 of all-time comebacks, that's something to fucking respect in my opinion. Yeah he got help from his father in law, nobody makes it to the top of the sport without help from somebody, big deal. Add to all this the fact that he's got kids and a history of being a headcase and the chances of turning it around and being a successful supercross racer are even less. He should have been racing Colt and Jett, but there's nothing he can do about that now. Regardless of who his competition is, what he is doing on the track is impressive to say the least. Keep it up CC and bring that championship home.
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I dont really understand the hype about Craig. Yes he looks really good riding, but what has he done to deserve all this hype? He hasnt...
I dont really understand the hype about Craig. Yes he looks really good riding, but what has he done to deserve all this hype? He hasnt won much in his long career. Has he won a pro championship? And he is right now riding against a very week field with like 2-3 guys that are fast. Im not bashing him, i like him. But i dont understand the insane hype he is getting from everyone.
stremme12 wrote:
I'm quoting Craig himself but he puts himself on his own high horse. He literally told the media that no one has had a career like...
I'm quoting Craig himself but he puts himself on his own high horse. He literally told the media that no one has had a career like his. Referring to injuries and comebacks. How the hell has no one called him out on him saying that? It's a ridiculous take on himself. So many riders have fought back from massive injuries and have had huge success from it as well. I don't get how the media can just hear that and go on without saying anything. The guys has ridden for multiple factory teams 250 and 450 at this point. It's not like he was out there scrapping it on his own dime as a privateer.
The dude broke his back at 19, left racing and started building houses.
Then came back, and had a ton more injuries. Of course he doesn't want other riders going through that.
I've never been a huge fan, but after watching this, I am now. Cool dude. Cool family.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrAM0pTc41w

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Hence why i created this post. Somebody had to stop the hype train. I fully agree its very premature. Steve was comparing him to stew last...
Hence why i created this post. Somebody had to stop the hype train. I fully agree its very premature. Steve was comparing him to stew last nigh on the pulp show and I about smashed my phone.
hasko158 wrote:
He's winning by 10+ seconds and would be finishing top 5 in 450 with his times. He hasn't been that good in years past, thats part...
He's winning by 10+ seconds and would be finishing top 5 in 450 with his times. He hasn't been that good in years past, thats part of why now its like "whoa".
I will believe it when it happens next year. A lot of guys who are successful on a 250 cannot make it in the 450 class.
He's already ridden multiple seasons on a 450 in mx and gotten podiums. What more could he do to prove he's 450 top 5 material than actually finishing top 5 in 450 races...
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Fun fact: media is plural for mediums. When you say “The media is...” you are grammatically incorrect.
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Fun fact: media is plural for mediums. When you say “The media is...” you are grammatically incorrect.
Paging Falcon.
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What is the percentage pie of people bitching on here or being negative vs actual content worth reading? 90/10?
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Who cares how old the guy is or how long he’s been in the class, blah blah blah. He’s riding absolutely phenomenal. He is hitting the whoops at Mach 5, he’s faster and more consistent then everyone else out there. He was the only 250 I saw quad over the table at Glendale. He can’t help the fact there’s no 450 deal on the table. He’s ridden the 450 every chance he got as a fill in. If you guys were in his shoes, do you stay 250 with a $200k (total shot in the dark, probably more???) salary on the best bike in the class or slum it as a 450 paying out of your own pocket on inferior equipment? Seems like a no brainer to me.
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Sleapy wrote:
Who cares how old the guy is or how long he’s been in the class, blah blah blah. He’s riding absolutely phenomenal. He is hitting the...
Who cares how old the guy is or how long he’s been in the class, blah blah blah. He’s riding absolutely phenomenal. He is hitting the whoops at Mach 5, he’s faster and more consistent then everyone else out there. He was the only 250 I saw quad over the table at Glendale. He can’t help the fact there’s no 450 deal on the table. He’s ridden the 450 every chance he got as a fill in. If you guys were in his shoes, do you stay 250 with a $200k (total shot in the dark, probably more???) salary on the best bike in the class or slum it as a 450 paying out of your own pocket on inferior equipment? Seems like a no brainer to me.
No shit he's faster then everyone else he's got 8 years more experience or more on the entire field. Its far from impressive.
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I’d love to see that hippy building houses.
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I don't understand the hate for this guy really. He is bad ass on a bike and making the 250 West class look really bad including...
I don't understand the hate for this guy really. He is bad ass on a bike and making the 250 West class look really bad including Hunter Lawrence for the most part. He seems like a genuine guy that is a good Husband and Father as well. He is getting paid to win a championship and he is on his way.
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I really think most of them are jealous…they bitch about these guys never open up and then when they do like Craig has…they bitch about that….I’m...
I really think most of them are jealous…they bitch about these guys never open up and then when they do like Craig has…they bitch about that….I’m convinced that all problems in MX/SX are either Craigs fault or Peacocks fault…
You forgot it’s Friese’s fault as well
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Don't get me wrong, I'm glad he's doing well, he's riding awesome, and deserves this title. But he's had a few years where I think if he didn't ride for his father in law, a different rider would have been dropped where he kept getting chances. I'm sure he didn't just sit at a desk and collect money when he worked "a real construction job", but I doubt he was climbing beams either. He definitely deserves to be where he's at now, but let's not act like he clawed his way up from nothing.
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2/9/2022 3:41am Edited Date/Time 2/9/2022 3:42am
davis224 wrote:
Don't get me wrong, I'm glad he's doing well, he's riding awesome, and deserves this title. But he's had a few years where I think if...
Don't get me wrong, I'm glad he's doing well, he's riding awesome, and deserves this title. But he's had a few years where I think if he didn't ride for his father in law, a different rider would have been dropped where he kept getting chances. I'm sure he didn't just sit at a desk and collect money when he worked "a real construction job", but I doubt he was climbing beams either. He definitely deserves to be where he's at now, but let's not act like he clawed his way up from nothing.
You just echoed my point on why I made the thread. Nothing against the guy but you are dead on. He stayed at Geico because of his father in law not because of results, which is fine but lets cool down on the overcame extreme adversity poor me thing. The excuse to stay on the 250s doesn't fly either both Barcia and Wilson went out on their own and made it happen. He's been spoon fed his entire career and couldn't keep it together to win a title. How many more chances does he want?
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2/9/2022 3:52am Edited Date/Time 2/9/2022 3:53am
Sideways wrote:
I dont really understand the hype about Craig. Yes he looks really good riding, but what has he done to deserve all this hype? He hasnt...
I dont really understand the hype about Craig. Yes he looks really good riding, but what has he done to deserve all this hype? He hasnt won much in his long career. Has he won a pro championship? And he is right now riding against a very week field with like 2-3 guys that are fast. Im not bashing him, i like him. But i dont understand the insane hype he is getting from everyone.
stremme12 wrote:
I'm quoting Craig himself but he puts himself on his own high horse. He literally told the media that no one has had a career like...
I'm quoting Craig himself but he puts himself on his own high horse. He literally told the media that no one has had a career like his. Referring to injuries and comebacks. How the hell has no one called him out on him saying that? It's a ridiculous take on himself. So many riders have fought back from massive injuries and have had huge success from it as well. I don't get how the media can just hear that and go on without saying anything. The guys has ridden for multiple factory teams 250 and 450 at this point. It's not like he was out there scrapping it on his own dime as a privateer.
Radical wrote:
The dude broke his back at 19, left racing and started building houses. Then came back, and had a ton more injuries. Of course he doesn't...
The dude broke his back at 19, left racing and started building houses.
Then came back, and had a ton more injuries. Of course he doesn't want other riders going through that.
I've never been a huge fan, but after watching this, I am now. Cool dude. Cool family.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrAM0pTc41w

You're missing my point. Craig's story is incredible and clearly he is talented. My point is he is oblivious to what hardships others have gone through chasing the same dream. He literally said he is the only one who has had a career like his with injuries and such.
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Honestly man Steve just blew him about how he looked like J Stew coming through the pack and I had to turn it off. Thats as...
Honestly man Steve just blew him about how he looked like J Stew coming through the pack and I had to turn it off. Thats as far as i got.
SFellure33 wrote:
Its honestly disrespectful to James to compare CC to him in anyway or shape. Craig is great and a fan favorite but you are correct, between...
Its honestly disrespectful to James to compare CC to him in anyway or shape.

Craig is great and a fan favorite but you are correct, between him and Jett, no one else even matters this season.
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Two times this season Craig had to pick it up, starting dead last and shredded through the field. It's a great comparison to how James rode...
Two times this season Craig had to pick it up, starting dead last and shredded through the field. It's a great comparison to how James rode in Toronto. That's all. Disrespectful to James? Craig deserves the attention and accolades because his performance and attitude rises above the average.
Please don’t compare Craigs ride in an extremely weak 250 regional class to any of James' come from behind wins in the premier 450 class. It’s not the same thing.
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Sideways wrote:
I dont really understand the hype about Craig. Yes he looks really good riding, but what has he done to deserve all this hype? He hasnt...
I dont really understand the hype about Craig. Yes he looks really good riding, but what has he done to deserve all this hype? He hasnt won much in his long career. Has he won a pro championship? And he is right now riding against a very week field with like 2-3 guys that are fast. Im not bashing him, i like him. But i dont understand the insane hype he is getting from everyone.
moto_on wrote:
Hence why i created this post. Somebody had to stop the hype train. I fully agree its very premature. Steve was comparing him to stew last...
Hence why i created this post. Somebody had to stop the hype train. I fully agree its very premature. Steve was comparing him to stew last nigh on the pulp show and I about smashed my phone.
hasko158 wrote:
He's winning by 10+ seconds and would be finishing top 5 in 450 with his times. He hasn't been that good in years past, thats part...
He's winning by 10+ seconds and would be finishing top 5 in 450 with his times. He hasn't been that good in years past, thats part of why now its like "whoa".
You might just be saying his speed is great for the 250 class but I have to point out that lap times do not equate to potential finishes in another class.

Look at guys like Ferrandis, he has had the fastest lap time in multiple main events(this year and last) and doesnt have a win. As a matter of fact, there were multiple time when he was in the 250 class and had the fastest lap of the entire weekend, but that doesnt mean he was going to win the 450 class.
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This is so annoying. Can we chill with the "real job" bullshit? Didn't he get a job with a company his wifes dad owns or something...
This is so annoying. Can we chill with the "real job" bullshit? Didn't he get a job with a company his wifes dad owns or something? Not neccesarily the same as you going to put an an application at a local construction outfit. Also, do we just forget the fucking millions of dollars he made in his career prior to that point? Literally I remember him at lorettas in 2007 showing up in a fucking million dollar coach with custom decals on it before he was even pro. The dude has not had to "struggle" a day in his life jesus. Yes he has had injuries but who hasn't?

Also, he got fucking 3rd place at the last 450 national...yes 450.. and hes racing a 250 REGIONAL class with Derek Kelly and Robbie Wageman (no disrespect to these guys at all) are battling for top tens... Hes a fucking 30 year old who has had a factory ride for 10+ years and he is on the best bike and best team in the sport right now.
Everything you just said is 100% accurate!
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Christian Craig is great. Has an effortless style, yada yada....but I can't help but think that if Colt hadn't had that freak crash that things wouldn't be so easy for Christian.
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davis224 wrote:
Don't get me wrong, I'm glad he's doing well, he's riding awesome, and deserves this title. But he's had a few years where I think if...
Don't get me wrong, I'm glad he's doing well, he's riding awesome, and deserves this title. But he's had a few years where I think if he didn't ride for his father in law, a different rider would have been dropped where he kept getting chances. I'm sure he didn't just sit at a desk and collect money when he worked "a real construction job", but I doubt he was climbing beams either. He definitely deserves to be where he's at now, but let's not act like he clawed his way up from nothing.
moto_on wrote:
You just echoed my point on why I made the thread. Nothing against the guy but you are dead on. He stayed at Geico because of...
You just echoed my point on why I made the thread. Nothing against the guy but you are dead on. He stayed at Geico because of his father in law not because of results, which is fine but lets cool down on the overcame extreme adversity poor me thing. The excuse to stay on the 250s doesn't fly either both Barcia and Wilson went out on their own and made it happen. He's been spoon fed his entire career and couldn't keep it together to win a title. How many more chances does he want?
Who are you to judge? How do you know the ins and outs of Geico and their decisions to keep or not keep a rider? You now have 46 posts and 40 of them are bitching about Craig….and by the way both Barcia and Wilson went on their own on 450’s after they had factory rides on 450’s and had been pointed out of 250’s for a while….and comparing their situations with Craigs is just dumb…
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Who cares how old the guy is or how long he’s been in the class, blah blah blah. He’s riding absolutely phenomenal. He is hitting the...
Who cares how old the guy is or how long he’s been in the class, blah blah blah. He’s riding absolutely phenomenal. He is hitting the whoops at Mach 5, he’s faster and more consistent then everyone else out there. He was the only 250 I saw quad over the table at Glendale. He can’t help the fact there’s no 450 deal on the table. He’s ridden the 450 every chance he got as a fill in. If you guys were in his shoes, do you stay 250 with a $200k (total shot in the dark, probably more???) salary on the best bike in the class or slum it as a 450 paying out of your own pocket on inferior equipment? Seems like a no brainer to me.
moto_on wrote:
No shit he's faster then everyone else he's got 8 years more experience or more on the entire field. Its far from impressive.
You must hate nathan ramsey, grant langston, steve lamson exc.
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2/9/2022 6:40am Edited Date/Time 2/9/2022 6:40am
early wrote:
Who's had a more impressive comeback in US moto, in your opinion?
neverwas wrote:
Doug Henry
TeamGreen wrote:
Christophe Pourcel (He raced in the US)
Christophe overcame being paralyzed from the waste down briefly when he was just a teenager to being a regional supercross champion and winning motrocross races.

He is a prime example of Craig having no knowledge or respect of other riders in this sport and the hardships they faced to get where they were.
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