AC9 Arm issues

seth505 wrote:

Thanks for the well wishes, that was many years ago and my knees are currently fine. It's great that you have worked to help keep riding...

Thanks for the well wishes, that was many years ago and my knees are currently fine. It's great that you have worked to help keep riding areas open. It sounds like that is your job in that position to paint riding in a positive light. To say that it isn't dangerous is inaccurate though. You can't really manipulate what the media is going to portray for clicks (gnarly stunts). It's no different for other sports though. Snowboarding is extremely dangerous so should it not be in the Olympics because the public could see someone get seriously hurt?

Spoonguy wrote:

In this part of the country, side by sides and four wheelers are gaining miles and miles of trails annually, with specific exclusions of dirt bikes...

In this part of the country, side by sides and four wheelers are gaining miles and miles of trails annually, with specific exclusions of dirt bikes on those trails. The domestic manufacturers of those products, Polaris, and CanAm, do everything to control the media outtake of their products as a safe family sport, despite them arguably being less so. And despite many times only having a season a matter of weeks long snowmobiles are the same. These vehicles are killing our sport in terms of trails gained, KILLING us. It is not about saying the sport is safe, it is about not promoting the dangerous side. Nobody is saying our sport is totally safe, but if you think Pastrana's TV spots are not seen by people deciding who gets to ride where, I am sorry, but you are simply mistaken. Perhaps you think it is a good idea to show Pastrana and his crew's videos to the powers that be, and allow them to give the non-riding public a perception of our sport, that this is a positive image for our sport? Then I have to respectfully disagree with you. No offense intended. It's important to me my grandkid's have all the rights to ride, as I did.

dedi684 wrote:

Im a bit bewildered when I'm riding with the family in my side by side through ruts and mudholes and frequently come across no dirt bike...

Im a bit bewildered when I'm riding with the family in my side by side through ruts and mudholes and frequently come across no dirt bike signs. Smfh

Chris_Buehler wrote:

Travis isn't a legend because of motocross

731chopper wrote:

Were you watching Motocross and Supercross when he was racing 125s? He was absolutely a legend in his day because of motocross. Seeing him hit the...

Were you watching Motocross and Supercross when he was racing 125s? He was absolutely a legend in his day because of motocross. Seeing him hit the supercross triples on his 125 when nobody else was, was insane. Then blitz the whoops like they were braking bumps. Then be doing Indian airs two weeks later on ESPN. Then on Jay Leno with McGrath racing in the parking lot. Travis was/is a moto legend that was able to branch out and become a legend in other forms, too.

Zycki11 wrote:

If I have this correct. Cookies “media” said rumor of AC nerve issue still? Someone at the test track saw him put little laps in?

Zycki11 wrote:

If I have this correct. Cookies “media” said rumor of AC nerve issue still? Someone at the test track saw him put little laps in?

aeffertz wrote:

During the SuperMotocross series press conference a couple months ago, DB said there were weird rumors floating around the event about AC retiring and I can’t...

During the SuperMotocross series press conference a couple months ago, DB said there were weird rumors floating around the event about AC retiring and I can’t remember if it was on that same show or one of Matthes’s around the same time where someone said that the nerve problem is still lingering.

Besides the weird financial thing surround the RMATV/KTM team and Baggett, if I’m remembering correctly, a main factor in Blake hanging it up was that he just couldn’t get his hand/thumb right and he couldn’t race to his full potential anymore. There’s a video of him at the Lakewood national his last year where he got a great start and was leading or at least near the front and you can see him frustratingly either wave the guys behind him by over a jump or he does this weird like throwing in the towel gesture over one of the jumps before fading backwards.

Hopefully the nerve issue isn’t the same nail in the coffin for AC and it’s finally fixed. At least since the original rumors there are videos of him riding again but I suppose time will tell how things are really going.

DonM wrote:

Kooksey is an idiot....listening to his BS is equivalent to reading the Enquirer in the checkout line at the grocery store....

Dimblewambie wrote:

That’s implying his viewers can read.

JMR1976 wrote:

So who gets AC’s bike?

UpTiTe wrote:

Savatgy if he doesn’t go. Outdoors the plan is three riders with Forkner either way

bite_the_curb wrote:

ya, i like TP199 but i dont think hes a good role model either, tbh.

riding with injuries and concussions is not cool

JMR1976 wrote:

So who gets AC’s bike?

UpTiTe wrote:

Savatgy if he doesn’t go. Outdoors the plan is three riders with Forkner either way

Sr_Vet_Rider wrote:

I’ve tried… they don’t want to listen

JMR1976 wrote:

So Roczen is getting AC’s bike! Interesting.

NorCalRedRyder wrote:

Exactly. Travis has done more for our sport than any other rider ever, he brought SX/MX/FMX to the mainstream. Letterman Show, Leno Show, Nitro Circus show...

Exactly. Travis has done more for our sport than any other rider ever, he brought SX/MX/FMX to the mainstream. Letterman Show, Leno Show, Nitro Circus show on MTV, Nitro Circus Movie, and now a Nitro Circus Live show. Not to mention he was the biggest attraction at the X Games from 99 to whenever he stopped. Simply Put he was the X Games for a long time. A lot of people know who Travis is, outside of our small sport no one has a clue who AC is.

Spoonguy wrote:

Yes, Travis has done a lot for this sport. From paralyzing his friend in a Corvette wreck, breaking his own mother's neck, and numerous, very public...

Yes, Travis has done a lot for this sport. From paralyzing his friend in a Corvette wreck, breaking his own mother's neck, and numerous, very public Wile E. Coyote stunts gone wrong involving him and friends, he hasn't exactly sent parents to the shops to buy PWs in droves. Travis seems like a great guy, with a lot of deep underlying emotional issues involving acceptance and approval. I hate to say but I would think it is hard to deny his shenanigans have set back the reputation for safety of this sport immeasurably.

Flatliner wrote:

So you know the details of those incidents?

He's got the sport more mainstream than anyone not named McGrath.

SX_336 wrote:

I know of 2 people that saw it, but about 2-3 weeks ago AC9 put out an Instagram story stating he was heartbroken and sorry, but...

I know of 2 people that saw it, but about 2-3 weeks ago AC9 put out an Instagram story stating he was heartbroken and sorry, but he was injured and not racing Supercross. I tried to refresh and listen again, but as soon as it was there, the story disappeared. I did see a November 2022 date, but I can’t remember the day. I immediately came here to see if anyone posted about it, but crickets. I didn’t think of it again until I saw this on Vital.

HonDawg17 wrote:

AC is irrelevant at this point and has always had injuries. Hang it up and heal something finally.

tek14 wrote:

Seems odd that people who know say nothing. A1 just month away.

Donkey Kong wrote:

Watching a Cooksie video was your first mistake. Dude is a rando with a microphone and a wifi-connection

Watching a Cooksie video was your first mistake. Dude is a rando with a microphone and a wifi-connection

SX_336 wrote:

I know of 2 people that saw it, but about 2-3 weeks ago AC9 put out an Instagram story stating he was heartbroken and sorry, but...

I know of 2 people that saw it, but about 2-3 weeks ago AC9 put out an Instagram story stating he was heartbroken and sorry, but he was injured and not racing Supercross. I tried to refresh and listen again, but as soon as it was there, the story disappeared. I did see a November 2022 date, but I can’t remember the day. I immediately came here to see if anyone posted about it, but crickets. I didn’t think of it again until I saw this on Vital.

davis224 wrote:

But if the rumors are true, it will be a sad deal. Glad he can step away with his health if true, but one of the...

But if the rumors are true, it will be a sad deal. Glad he can step away with his health if true, but one of the biggest "what could have been" riders if it ends this way.

tek14 wrote:

Seems odd that people who know say nothing. A1 just month away.

Zycki11 wrote:

At this point it would behoove Kawasaki for AC to make a decision. If something is actually happening that is. Watch AC come out and say...

At this point it would behoove Kawasaki for AC to make a decision. If something is actually happening that is. Watch AC come out and say everything is fine and perform well. Nerves are a fickle bitch to say the least

davis224 wrote:

But if the rumors are true, it will be a sad deal. Glad he can step away with his health if true, but one of the...

But if the rumors are true, it will be a sad deal. Glad he can step away with his health if true, but one of the biggest "what could have been" riders if it ends this way.

FerCzD wrote:

I wont see it as "what could have been" but rather as "another amateur prodigy that did not fulfill the hype". I like the guy, but...

I wont see it as "what could have been" but rather as "another amateur prodigy that did not fulfill the hype". I like the guy, but as others had mentioned, he misses so much races, that not having him there is irrelevant, and don't come at me with "the sport is better with him", we just had an amazing Outdoor season, great SX season and guess what, him in it wouldn't have made better. I see him staying in the sport to some capacity, he IS a great ambassador for any brand who picks him.

Spoonguy wrote:

In this part of the country, side by sides and four wheelers are gaining miles and miles of trails annually, with specific exclusions of dirt bikes...

In this part of the country, side by sides and four wheelers are gaining miles and miles of trails annually, with specific exclusions of dirt bikes on those trails. The domestic manufacturers of those products, Polaris, and CanAm, do everything to control the media outtake of their products as a safe family sport, despite them arguably being less so. And despite many times only having a season a matter of weeks long snowmobiles are the same. These vehicles are killing our sport in terms of trails gained, KILLING us. It is not about saying the sport is safe, it is about not promoting the dangerous side. Nobody is saying our sport is totally safe, but if you think Pastrana's TV spots are not seen by people deciding who gets to ride where, I am sorry, but you are simply mistaken. Perhaps you think it is a good idea to show Pastrana and his crew's videos to the powers that be, and allow them to give the non-riding public a perception of our sport, that this is a positive image for our sport? Then I have to respectfully disagree with you. No offense intended. It's important to me my grandkid's have all the rights to ride, as I did.

dedi684 wrote:

Im a bit bewildered when I'm riding with the family in my side by side through ruts and mudholes and frequently come across no dirt bike...

Im a bit bewildered when I'm riding with the family in my side by side through ruts and mudholes and frequently come across no dirt bike signs. Smfh

Spoonguy wrote:

If you are from NY, the chance of new trails on public land is slim. And it is all about image, and motorcyclist's lack of organization...

If you are from NY, the chance of new trails on public land is slim. And it is all about image, and motorcyclist's lack of organization and agreement. Of course, if Pennsylvania's new Catwissa creek development work's out for Pa., it may further our cause in NY. Google it, it's gonna be cool.

tek14 wrote:

Seems odd that people who know say nothing. A1 just month away.

JMR1976 wrote:

So who gets AC’s bike lol