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I really just want to see James ride again in person. So if he is at Loretta’s my options are go there to watch, or go there to “race” and at the same time see one of the all time greats on a mx track.
Perfect! Thanks for having a sense of humor!
Jeez, people are heavy with the downvotes. Sorry i said ahything
Actually not sorry. Y'all can downvote all you want. Really easy to hit that downvote button instead of stating what you disagree on and striking a conversation.
This place has gone downhill in the last 10 years.
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Some one will pay big money to get him riding their bike even it was just one day at his own track.
Heard he’s been training Florida native Kevin Sherman
The last time James raced professionally was...not pretty.
I hope he's able to just go out and enjoy riding without fans badgering him about not being the same guy he was 12+ years ago.
I'd love to see him ride and enjoy it but he pretty much stated Mookie was leaps faster than him these days so I'd say any return to racing is out of the question. Just enjoy riding with his boys and showing them from time to time what ol' dad can do.
Almost like people had carrots in their ears when he talked about this when reading most of these comments…
"been playing fulltime dad, busy life since the kids mother moved away" 🧐
This would completely make up for the wait.
He’s talking about a pre recorded video at his house. He will release something like that. Anyone that thinks he’s racing or doing anything competitive is on crack
Let's reel our heads in from the clouds a touch. Dungey was 31 last time he raced (younger than half of the current top 6 in SX points), and only five years removed from his last season (which he won). James is 40 and 10 years removed from his last season that he only made seven rounds of (and never finished inside the top 10).
This isn't to say I don't want to see him ride again, because I'd love to, but to think this is some kind of run-up to a comeback, or even an attempt at Loretta's is a bit far fetched.
Hopefully he rides a 125 that’s what he’s know for. And hits the big 2-st races people would Love it. Makes more sense than a 450 & less chance of major injuries.
The word "suddenly" was used also, I noted. This could also explain the house situation that arose recently. Unfortunately, it seems behind the scenes there's been some changes to his family dynamic, which are of course not nice. He spoke about it very well without getting into the details.
Hopefully that's somewhat behind him and he can move forwards.
Nahh you have it backwards, Kevin Sherman from Florida has been training James to get him ready to ride out in the public eye again 😁😁😆😆
yeah that's what i gathered as well. Again, i don't need to know details. mans private life.. But i think that kind of gives context and a little understanding on why certain rumours or stories have come out over the past 12 months.
Sound's like he got things worked out and back on track though. Hope JS7 continues with the way things are going.
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I dont hate the players, im just not holding back my opinion on the game. "They" will still get some of my greenbacks, even though I know the outcome. Ive even been training my ass off! Lol
A new shot of this on a KX300.... 100% for sure he'd be up for it!
A few years ago on his podcast James and Davey Coombs joked about him racing Loretta’s but seriously doubt he’d really do that. A shoot at the compound and maybe a surprise inclusion in opening ceremonies at SMX or something would be good enough for me
James vs Carson Brown on the KX 2t would break the internet.
James would never let himself be embarrassed like that.
Nothing gets past you!
Anyone remember when Stew and Weege announced one of the later years of RedBull SR? During that, Weege jokingly asked if James would come out of retirement to compete again in future years. James said yes that's something he would consider... Too bad RBSR is no more
VMXDN is in August so plenty of time to get bike fit
Would be riding against alot of guys around his age and older on 2 strokes
Doc Wob and Dave King can make it happen if anyone can
Hawkstone would be PACKED for that event
We can dream
When and if he rides a bike again I would assume he would wear Seven gear but he doesn't really promote it?
I hope he rides again someday and enjoys himself. He doesn't owe us anything!
100%. Was a huge fan, still a huge fan. He was for sure the FMOTP in his prime, but I'm quite sure he's realistic about his abilities now vs. then. No matter...I'd love to see him ride again in whatever venue he chooses. And even if he chooses not to...like Ramrod says above, James doesn't owe us anything.
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