I got fired. - Shane Mcelrath's Midseason switch to Green

Welp, lets talk about the elephant in the room... I got fired. BUT, the Madparts Kawi team took me in, and bent over backwards to get me ready for Unadilla. Considering I had a day and a half on the bike, I am beyond stoked on how my first race day with the team went. Excited to finish off the 2025 season strong. Lets keep things rolling! Check out the vlog for a behind the scenes look at why I'm no longer with suzuki and how my first weekend on green went. Thanks for your support!

 

- SM12

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8/13/2024 7:19pm

Bubba Pauli is one of the greatest people I know.  You couldn’t have found a better place to land!

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8/13/2024 7:33pm

Loved the interview on Pulp last night, really think you’re in a better spot now. Best of luck the rest of the season!

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8/13/2024 7:44pm

Remember when Shane went 1-1 at Budds a few years back? Could be a good weekend for him 

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8/13/2024 7:46pm

Good stuff Shane, turning a negative into a positive.


Keep it up!

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8/13/2024 7:57pm

Keep moving forward Shane! Your attitude and smile shows you made the right decision. Surrounding yourself with like minded people will always make life better. Congratulations on the new ride! 

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8/13/2024 8:09pm

I love 100% transparency.

Give it hell this week Shane...Budds Creek 2019...2019...2019

Lets go bud!

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8/13/2024 9:34pm

Appreciate the straight up honesty Shane and best wishes going forward. 

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8/13/2024 9:43pm

One of the very few legitimately good people left in this sport

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8/13/2024 9:49pm

I thought that was a great first race with a new team, especially when you consider the amount of time spent on the bike prior. A top 10 before the year is over is definitely achievable. 

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One of the very few legitimately good people left in this sport

Find new friends friendly man.

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8/13/2024 10:05pm

Good video Shane 

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8/14/2024 12:20am

Great watch Shane, good luck for the rest of the season!

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Their loss…

As I said before you got fired you seemed to be finding your old form. Congrats on the new home and great ride.

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8/14/2024 4:59am

Respect, brutal sport you prob gave your knee another 5 years with that magic button! good luck

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8/14/2024 6:48am

It looks lIke Shane and Freddie are a good fit.  I've always been a fan of the MX "journeymen".  It's easy to be a fan of the "stars"...but the work and stress these guys put out and endure is "core".

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8/14/2024 7:26am

Remember when Shane went 1-1 at Budds a few years back? Could be a good weekend for him 

Wow, definitely didn't recall that, but he did it 5 years ago.

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8/14/2024 7:29am

Great stuff. Congrats on the new ride!!

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8/14/2024 8:00am

Ouch. Imagine getting fired by the team that says kickstarters are good enough. 

 

I like Shane. Hope he rocks it on the Kawasaki. 

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Lol

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8/14/2024 8:39am

Bubba Pauli is one of the greatest people I know.  You couldn’t have found a better place to land!

Yeah dude his dad is good people as well if you have met Ted haha. Known Bubba for years and he has always been a legit good guy who has taken his licks and kept pushing. So cool to see him slowly transition into this management/ownership role. 

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8/14/2024 9:47am Edited Date/Time 8/14/2024 10:00am

Shane = moto

Happy to see you landed on your feet.           Keep the great content coming.

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8/14/2024 10:01am

Cool video man! Wish I could go to Budds Creek next weekend and say hi. We are having our Army dining out next weekend and its my last one, so can't miss it. I hope you have a great race!

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8/14/2024 10:49am
Electro21 wrote:
Cool video man! Wish I could go to Budds Creek next weekend and say hi. We are having our Army dining out next weekend and its...

Cool video man! Wish I could go to Budds Creek next weekend and say hi. We are having our Army dining out next weekend and its my last one, so can't miss it. I hope you have a great race!

Enjoy that dining out bud...and remember to leave a little in your glass for that "surprise" toast.😉  And thanks for your service.

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8/14/2024 11:11am Edited Date/Time 8/14/2024 11:16am
Electro21 wrote:
Cool video man! Wish I could go to Budds Creek next weekend and say hi. We are having our Army dining out next weekend and its...

Cool video man! Wish I could go to Budds Creek next weekend and say hi. We are having our Army dining out next weekend and its my last one, so can't miss it. I hope you have a great race!

plowboy wrote:

Enjoy that dining out bud...and remember to leave a little in your glass for that "surprise" toast.😉  And thanks for your service.

Thanks man! My fiancé is really excited to go. The grog is always horrible at our dining outs! 😅 I hit 20 years in June, but I'm getting out through a medical evaluation board. I had total knee replacement two years ago. I'm so ready to get out and start the next career.

Where is Norwich, KS? I grew up in De Soto, KS, kind of in the middle of Overland Park and Lawrence, KS. I was able to get a free trip home the last three years to help support our battalion at the International Lineman's Rodeo in Bonner Springs.

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Lord bless and keep you, Shane.

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Electro21 wrote:
Thanks man! My fiancé is really excited to go. The grog is always horrible at our dining outs! 😅 I hit 20 years in June, but...

Thanks man! My fiancé is really excited to go. The grog is always horrible at our dining outs! 😅 I hit 20 years in June, but I'm getting out through a medical evaluation board. I had total knee replacement two years ago. I'm so ready to get out and start the next career.

Where is Norwich, KS? I grew up in De Soto, KS, kind of in the middle of Overland Park and Lawrence, KS. I was able to get a free trip home the last three years to help support our battalion at the International Lineman's Rodeo in Bonner Springs.

Norwich is 30 miles SW of Wichita.  Hope you have the same good luck I did after retirement.  

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8/14/2024 1:59pm

Thanks for all the kind words, I really appreciate all you guys checking out the video and leaving a comment. Had a great week of riding with Freddie and the team at Club and am excited to get back behind the gate this weekend at Budds!

 

- SM12

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8/14/2024 4:31pm
Electro21 wrote:
Thanks man! My fiancé is really excited to go. The grog is always horrible at our dining outs! 😅 I hit 20 years in June, but...

Thanks man! My fiancé is really excited to go. The grog is always horrible at our dining outs! 😅 I hit 20 years in June, but I'm getting out through a medical evaluation board. I had total knee replacement two years ago. I'm so ready to get out and start the next career.

Where is Norwich, KS? I grew up in De Soto, KS, kind of in the middle of Overland Park and Lawrence, KS. I was able to get a free trip home the last three years to help support our battalion at the International Lineman's Rodeo in Bonner Springs.

plowboy wrote:

Norwich is 30 miles SW of Wichita.  Hope you have the same good luck I did after retirement.  

Thanks man! I already signed a  job offer, just waiting on the VA to get my results.

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Electro21 wrote:

Thanks man! I already signed a  job offer, just waiting on the VA to get my results.

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