Nico Izzi ?? (Update: Nico Returns to Racing in 2022)

TalinH112 wrote:

Not one time did I hear, “I know a lot of people risked their necks and spent money trying to help get me straight and I...

Not one time did I hear, “I know a lot of people risked their necks and spent money trying to help get me straight and I let them down and for that I’m very sorry” Wish the dude all the best with his recovery as it is a life long battle, but Nico Izzi is the only person Nico Izzi cares about. Had a great outlet there to reach the industry people be burned and what does he say? “This industry is hard to break back into once you tarnish your name.” 😂 what a punk.

ML512 wrote:

I personally know the ex-husband of that lady...took him in, gave him bikes to ride, paying his way...and Izzi banged his wife, broke up the family...

I personally know the ex-husband of that lady...took him in, gave him bikes to ride, paying his way...and Izzi banged his wife, broke up the family and more...

On the bright side, the guy got re-married and seems to have moved onto a much better life.

Yamamoto Son wrote:

The worst part about the story is the way some people in the industry treat a fairly high status former rider. The fact that nico can...

The worst part about the story is the way some people in the industry treat a fairly high status former rider. The fact that nico can get out of jail and call this person or that person and have a place to stay, a bike to ride. He’s already ruined other peoples families and spent time in prison being floated through the couch surfing moto bro lifestyle. What he needs more than anything at this point is to find a job or some legitimate source of income. He won’t be able to stay clean and out of trouble in the SoCal moto lifestyle

TalinH112 wrote:

Not one time did I hear, “I know a lot of people risked their necks and spent money trying to help get me straight and I...

Not one time did I hear, “I know a lot of people risked their necks and spent money trying to help get me straight and I let them down and for that I’m very sorry” Wish the dude all the best with his recovery as it is a life long battle, but Nico Izzi is the only person Nico Izzi cares about. Had a great outlet there to reach the industry people be burned and what does he say? “This industry is hard to break back into once you tarnish your name.” 😂 what a punk.

ML512 wrote:

I personally know the ex-husband of that lady...took him in, gave him bikes to ride, paying his way...and Izzi banged his wife, broke up the family...

I personally know the ex-husband of that lady...took him in, gave him bikes to ride, paying his way...and Izzi banged his wife, broke up the family and more...

On the bright side, the guy got re-married and seems to have moved onto a much better life.

-MAVERICK- wrote:

"banged his wife, broke up the family, and more..."

Not to defend Izzi, but it takes two to tango.

She's not innocent in that scenario.

yz133rider wrote:

I’m with you. But I can’t even imagine having an income like that, and access to girls and parties like that at that age when he...

I’m with you.

But I can’t even imagine having an income like that, and access to girls and parties like that at that age when he went pro.

Easy to say how easy is it all is, but I was an idiot at that age myself, money would have likely compounded it.

TalinH112 wrote:

Not one time did I hear, “I know a lot of people risked their necks and spent money trying to help get me straight and I...

Not one time did I hear, “I know a lot of people risked their necks and spent money trying to help get me straight and I let them down and for that I’m very sorry” Wish the dude all the best with his recovery as it is a life long battle, but Nico Izzi is the only person Nico Izzi cares about. Had a great outlet there to reach the industry people be burned and what does he say? “This industry is hard to break back into once you tarnish your name.” 😂 what a punk.

ML512 wrote:

I personally know the ex-husband of that lady...took him in, gave him bikes to ride, paying his way...and Izzi banged his wife, broke up the family...

I personally know the ex-husband of that lady...took him in, gave him bikes to ride, paying his way...and Izzi banged his wife, broke up the family and more...

On the bright side, the guy got re-married and seems to have moved onto a much better life.

TalinH112 wrote:

Not one time did I hear, “I know a lot of people risked their necks and spent money trying to help get me straight and I...

Not one time did I hear, “I know a lot of people risked their necks and spent money trying to help get me straight and I let them down and for that I’m very sorry” Wish the dude all the best with his recovery as it is a life long battle, but Nico Izzi is the only person Nico Izzi cares about. Had a great outlet there to reach the industry people be burned and what does he say? “This industry is hard to break back into once you tarnish your name.” 😂 what a punk.

TalinH112 wrote:

Not one time did I hear, “I know a lot of people risked their necks and spent money trying to help get me straight and I...

Not one time did I hear, “I know a lot of people risked their necks and spent money trying to help get me straight and I let them down and for that I’m very sorry” Wish the dude all the best with his recovery as it is a life long battle, but Nico Izzi is the only person Nico Izzi cares about. Had a great outlet there to reach the industry people be burned and what does he say? “This industry is hard to break back into once you tarnish your name.” 😂 what a punk.

kNewc wrote:

Or any self-reflection really. All I heard was a bunch of "it was crazy" and "ya knows" from the guy. Also less than a month after...

Or any self-reflection really. All I heard was a bunch of "it was crazy" and "ya knows" from the guy. Also less than a month after prison we are giving him interviews asking about a return? How about we get Nico to return to reality for a bit.

Natester551v wrote:

Hope for the best for Izzi....buuuuuut.....I'm struggling to be totally convinced that he's actually clean. I truly hope I'm wrong, but he has quite a few...

Hope for the best for Izzi....buuuuuut.....I'm struggling to be totally convinced that he's actually clean. I truly hope I'm wrong, but he has quite a few of the tells that people using normally exhibit. I'm all about second chances for folks that have been down the addiction route, and I hope he's grabbing them with all of his might....

183Matt wrote:

Agreed, he don’t look clean.

TalinH112 wrote:

Not one time did I hear, “I know a lot of people risked their necks and spent money trying to help get me straight and I...

Not one time did I hear, “I know a lot of people risked their necks and spent money trying to help get me straight and I let them down and for that I’m very sorry” Wish the dude all the best with his recovery as it is a life long battle, but Nico Izzi is the only person Nico Izzi cares about. Had a great outlet there to reach the industry people be burned and what does he say? “This industry is hard to break back into once you tarnish your name.” 😂 what a punk.

ByronFRiday wrote:

What happens when some people site down behind the camera and get interviewed? Oftentimes stage fright causes a person to lose their normal sorry tell abilities...

What happens when some people site down behind the camera and get interviewed? Oftentimes stage fright causes a person to lose their normal sorry tell abilities. Simple questions and answer allude the person being interviewed.
i.e. the choke.

TalinH112 wrote:

Not one time did I hear, “I know a lot of people risked their necks and spent money trying to help get me straight and I...

Not one time did I hear, “I know a lot of people risked their necks and spent money trying to help get me straight and I let them down and for that I’m very sorry” Wish the dude all the best with his recovery as it is a life long battle, but Nico Izzi is the only person Nico Izzi cares about. Had a great outlet there to reach the industry people be burned and what does he say? “This industry is hard to break back into once you tarnish your name.” 😂 what a punk.

kNewc wrote:

Or any self-reflection really. All I heard was a bunch of "it was crazy" and "ya knows" from the guy. Also less than a month after...

Or any self-reflection really. All I heard was a bunch of "it was crazy" and "ya knows" from the guy. Also less than a month after prison we are giving him interviews asking about a return? How about we get Nico to return to reality for a bit.

Jesse318pnw wrote:

I enjoyed the interview but you guys bring up good points on the depth of his remorse. Serious question, if motocross crashes have led to pills...

I enjoyed the interview but you guys bring up good points on the depth of his remorse. Serious question, if motocross crashes have led to pills that led to harder drugs that destroyed your life and others multiple times, is it smart to immediately jump on a bike where the risk of another injury and another need for pain pills is off the charts?
Or is it just “deal with that when it happens”?

Jesse318pnw wrote:

I enjoyed the interview but you guys bring up good points on the depth of his remorse. Serious question, if motocross crashes have led to pills...

I enjoyed the interview but you guys bring up good points on the depth of his remorse. Serious question, if motocross crashes have led to pills that led to harder drugs that destroyed your life and others multiple times, is it smart to immediately jump on a bike where the risk of another injury and another need for pain pills is off the charts?
Or is it just “deal with that when it happens”?

Jesse318pnw wrote:

I enjoyed the interview but you guys bring up good points on the depth of his remorse. Serious question, if motocross crashes have led to pills...

I enjoyed the interview but you guys bring up good points on the depth of his remorse. Serious question, if motocross crashes have led to pills that led to harder drugs that destroyed your life and others multiple times, is it smart to immediately jump on a bike where the risk of another injury and another need for pain pills is off the charts?
Or is it just “deal with that when it happens”?

Yamamoto Son wrote:

Its also insane to think that if Nico would have just spent his $1mm net worth in 2009 or whatever on a few stocks or other...

Its also insane to think that if Nico would have just spent his $1mm net worth in 2009 or whatever on a few stocks or other investment he would be one of the richest mx racers of all time by now. Instead he bought a Escalade with rims, a bmw. And some other random car I can’t remember. The rest of his money went to his house in CA which was his only legitimate investment. He’s got to be kicking himself now for selling that house for drug money or whatever

Jesse318pnw wrote:

I enjoyed the interview but you guys bring up good points on the depth of his remorse. Serious question, if motocross crashes have led to pills...

I enjoyed the interview but you guys bring up good points on the depth of his remorse. Serious question, if motocross crashes have led to pills that led to harder drugs that destroyed your life and others multiple times, is it smart to immediately jump on a bike where the risk of another injury and another need for pain pills is off the charts?
Or is it just “deal with that when it happens”?

jbrow125 wrote:

That crossed my mind as well. His brain will always crave something, the bike can likely fill that need for him. Hopefully he doesn't get hurt...

That crossed my mind as well. His brain will always crave something, the bike can likely fill that need for him. Hopefully he doesn't get hurt, or can sustain the aftermath if/when he does. It's also likely his talent allowing him to make some money with bikes. Beats taco bell, safeway, or pouring concrete. Who knows, just my thoughts.

Hrvat Moto wrote:

Where did he get the money for the husky? Did he finally sell the 07’ Cadillac ?

bite_the_curb wrote:

the one thing ive noticed about alot of dudes like izzi is that they have a network of enablers

baby mommas, "friends", sometimes family

diz330 wrote:

Hope he stays clean. Not sure who says "you know" more, him, Jason Anderson, Broc Tickle, or Paul Sr. from American chopper. So annoying.

diz330 wrote:

Hope he stays clean. Not sure who says "you know" more, him, Jason Anderson, Broc Tickle, or Paul Sr. from American chopper. So annoying.

Regis wrote:

Not as bad as Chad Reed and “uuummm”

Hrvat Moto wrote:

Where did he get the money for the husky? Did he finally sell the 07’ Cadillac ?

bite_the_curb wrote:

the one thing ive noticed about alot of dudes like izzi is that they have a network of enablers

baby mommas, "friends", sometimes family

Roczoff wrote:

Ah, you mean people who try to help them, because they care. That's horrible. People don't magically get straight because you turn your back on them...

Ah, you mean people who try to help them, because they care.

That's horrible.

People don't magically get straight because you turn your back on them. That generally makes things even worse.

Yes. I fully understand that your world view has punishment righting all wrongs, and that if Izzy only had it bad enough, he'd find a path to righteousness. Guess what? That path wasn't in his upbringing. It's not in his quiver.

Yamamoto Son wrote:

The worst part about the story is the way some people in the industry treat a fairly high status former rider. The fact that nico can...

The worst part about the story is the way some people in the industry treat a fairly high status former rider. The fact that nico can get out of jail and call this person or that person and have a place to stay, a bike to ride. He’s already ruined other peoples families and spent time in prison being floated through the couch surfing moto bro lifestyle. What he needs more than anything at this point is to find a job or some legitimate source of income. He won’t be able to stay clean and out of trouble in the SoCal moto lifestyle