Hunter - Pot calling the kettle black?

Hunter on the post race interviews complaining about Prado moving over for Eli and racing and blocking him and racing him hard.

Isn’t this basically what Hunter has done for Jett his entire career? I’m sure Shimoda has some thoughts on that.. 

I understand he is in a heated championship battle, but this shouldn’t come as a surprise

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3/9/2026 10:39pm Edited Date/Time 3/9/2026 10:40pm

Maybe you were watching a different series. Hunter was racing Joe for 2nd in the series. Had nothing to do with Jett. 

You do realize the bonus for 2nd is bigger than third, right?

Otherwise if you are talking about some other series I am not sure which one. As Jo hasn't been close to Jett in points any other series (if you call 45 points close). 

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hunter races people really hard. don't have much sympathy for him tbh, as much as i don't like the way prado races either. 

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3/9/2026 10:52pm Edited Date/Time 3/10/2026 1:58am
Maybe you were watching a different series. Hunter was racing Joe for 2nd in the series. Had nothing to do with Jett. You do realize the bonus...

Maybe you were watching a different series. Hunter was racing Joe for 2nd in the series. Had nothing to do with Jett. 

You do realize the bonus for 2nd is bigger than third, right?

Otherwise if you are talking about some other series I am not sure which one. As Jo hasn't been close to Jett in points any other series (if you call 45 points close). 

I was more referring to the pulling over for your “teammate” but regardless, it’s not as if Hunter has never ridden a wide bike.. for what it’s worth I’m fine with all of it, that’s part of racing.. I just think it’s a little rich what he said 

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3/10/2026 12:12am

What is he even referring to?
The only race he had to pass Prado was the 1st. Tomac went by Prado in the Whoops. Hunter was behind Prado for one 90 degree turn before he gave him his "body english" for holding him up for 10 seconds. Sheesh

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Hunter had a few self inflicted moments that were far worse. Maybe spend a bit more time and energy on making better race decisions.

Dude is leading the championship and won the night. WTF is he whining about.

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3/10/2026 12:41am

Pressure showing already. ?

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What did he spect from Tomac’s teammate? Also Hunter talking like Prado was a lapper, mate you were battling for second place wtf you talking about

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3/10/2026 2:17am Edited Date/Time 3/10/2026 2:19am

This isn’t really an isolated incident. He’s had to spend a bit of time behind Prado this year. Once he gets him, he’s gone. So he’s obviously frustrated being ‘held up’ by Prado in the mains. Heat race Jorge has the pace though. 

But that’s racing, got to start ahead of him. I think more of the ‘beef’ or frustrations come from their  battles off the gate. And whatever historical events they have with each other. I believe that’s the bigger issue, along with establishing where Jorge sits in the AMA pecking order. 

No reason to blast either guy on here. This is what motivates them to best the guy every weekend. I’m here for it. Two incredible riders at the top of their game. Not some made up dramatic bullshit for clicks. 

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3/10/2026 3:00am

The Hunter- Prado thing has been brewing for quite awhile, these comments reflect what’s simmering below the surface, not a one off complaint. Seems they really don’t like each other.

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3/10/2026 3:55am

Yeah Jorge and Hunter have been rivals since emx250, with Prado nearly always getting the upper hand which prob has bred frustration for Hunter 

Now Prado in his 1st full sx series not far off the pace when it has taken Hunter 7 years to get to this position in sx

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Hunter outrunning everyone but his brother last year is a helluva lot different than the shit we're seeing prado pull.

Especially when you look back and see what his past competitors, like Cairoli, say about him.

 

Sorry boys and girls, Hunter is not a blatant blocker, or cross jumper.

Though he shouldn't be stoking any kind of rivalry fire with anyone while in a close title fight. 

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3/10/2026 4:05am

Prado smoked him every week in mx2 and now he wants his revenge while he has the upper hand. I’m sure the start at A2 was enough for Prado not to give a shit about pleasing hunter. Ken shouldn’t care if he crashes into Hunter either 

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3/10/2026 4:30am Edited Date/Time 3/10/2026 4:41am

I like Tomac and am happy to see him win, but watching people do mental gymnastics to try to make Hunter look bad to justify them rooting for Tomac is really frustrating.


Jorge is riding really well this year but he cross jumps everyone who isn’t his teammate.  Hunter has never blatantly cross jumped people who are in a championship fight with his brother on his way back to 6th.

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Hunter outrunning everyone but his brother last year is a helluva lot different than the shit we're seeing prado pull.Especially when you look back and see...

Hunter outrunning everyone but his brother last year is a helluva lot different than the shit we're seeing prado pull.

Especially when you look back and see what his past competitors, like Cairoli, say about him.

 

Sorry boys and girls, Hunter is not a blatant blocker, or cross jumper.

Though he shouldn't be stoking any kind of rivalry fire with anyone while in a close title fight. 

Hunter constantly lets baby bro slide on by and then turns into Mike Allessi for 20 minutes. It’s brutal to watch. 

Hunter is going to fold like a cheap suit after the break. He’s cooked. 

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Spike33 wrote:
Hunter constantly lets baby bro slide on by and then turns into Mike Allessi for 20 minutes. It’s brutal to watch. Hunter is going to fold like...

Hunter constantly lets baby bro slide on by and then turns into Mike Allessi for 20 minutes. It’s brutal to watch. 

Hunter is going to fold like a cheap suit after the break. He’s cooked. 

Dude, I down thumbed this dumbass post.

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3/10/2026 4:55am

Prada's "race craft" will get him punted into the cheap seats, once Jett is back he will have to deal with 2 of them if he wants to play games.

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3/10/2026 4:55am
Hunter outrunning everyone but his brother last year is a helluva lot different than the shit we're seeing prado pull.Especially when you look back and see...

Hunter outrunning everyone but his brother last year is a helluva lot different than the shit we're seeing prado pull.

Especially when you look back and see what his past competitors, like Cairoli, say about him.

 

Sorry boys and girls, Hunter is not a blatant blocker, or cross jumper.

Though he shouldn't be stoking any kind of rivalry fire with anyone while in a close title fight. 

He isn’t a blatant blocker, but he puts up absolutely no fight when Jett is passing him..

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3/10/2026 5:11am

Chase and eli both complained about Prado finding a WIDE bike last year outdoors

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He's a prick

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3/10/2026 5:20am

There is not one top guy that hasn't alluded to Prado riding a wide bike and mentioning getting cut off or piled into by him at the start. 

Whether that's good bad or whatever the other guys have certainly had their issues with his riding. 

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Honestly I think they all haven’t seen anything yet. Once he is more comfortable in sx and fully up to speed I think they’re really going to get sick of him. But the whole they’re gonna put him into the cheap seats is overused. Barcia Anderson and freezie have been chopping people’s frames in half for 20 years and more often than not there’s no retribution. One time Bogle checked up and torpedoed Barcia but other than that they’re generally allowed to exist.


I have the same thought for deegan everyone thinks Anderson or Barcia are going to tune him up as if it’s going to be a UFC fight, I think deegan will get away with what he wants too for the most part.


They may get chopped off here and there but I don’t think it will be any more often than what they give out.  It’s not some roller derby league. 

If the roller derby league hasn’t made it hell for freezie they won’t make it hell for anyone else..:

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3/10/2026 5:28am Edited Date/Time 3/10/2026 5:37am

Chase and eli both complained about Prado finding a WIDE bike last year outdoors

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He's a prick

Yeah but it’s okay when Eli says it.

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3/10/2026 5:31am

Are team HRC/Lawrences capable of not acting like victims for one week my goodness. 

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3/10/2026 6:10am

Eli vs. Friese & lappers? 100%.

Hunter vs. Prado riding a "wide bike"? Shut up and race! 

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I feel Prado has some questionable race craft but Hunter has always came across as a whiny to me

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3/10/2026 7:07am

No way Jett or Honda risk coming back just to run blocker so Hunter can win a title. If you have Eli and Hunter neck and neck to the end and Jorge and Jett playing team tactics ( I leave AP out because he’s always been fairly neutral) why wouldn’t Jorge torpedo Jett? If he’s hurt again and out for outdoors it improves Jorges chances of winning and clearly there’s no love lost between him and the Lawerence’s.  

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3/10/2026 7:20am Edited Date/Time 3/10/2026 7:22am
Hunter outrunning everyone but his brother last year is a helluva lot different than the shit we're seeing prado pull.Especially when you look back and see...

Hunter outrunning everyone but his brother last year is a helluva lot different than the shit we're seeing prado pull.

Especially when you look back and see what his past competitors, like Cairoli, say about him.

 

Sorry boys and girls, Hunter is not a blatant blocker, or cross jumper.

Though he shouldn't be stoking any kind of rivalry fire with anyone while in a close title fight. 

Hunter did have pace many times last year, but also was in the way of people intentionally a lot last year as well in MX.

Prado has won way more races at the premier level and also won multiple championships at the premier level. Hunter just got his first win and no championship, yet that is.


They are not the same caliber racer, but Hunter is quickly closing that gap.

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3/10/2026 9:17am Edited Date/Time 3/10/2026 9:19am
Hunter outrunning everyone but his brother last year is a helluva lot different than the shit we're seeing prado pull.Especially when you look back and see...

Hunter outrunning everyone but his brother last year is a helluva lot different than the shit we're seeing prado pull.

Especially when you look back and see what his past competitors, like Cairoli, say about him.

 

Sorry boys and girls, Hunter is not a blatant blocker, or cross jumper.

Though he shouldn't be stoking any kind of rivalry fire with anyone while in a close title fight. 

vdrsnk04 wrote:
Hunter did have pace many times last year, but also was in the way of people intentionally a lot last year as well in MX.Prado has...

Hunter did have pace many times last year, but also was in the way of people intentionally a lot last year as well in MX.

Prado has won way more races at the premier level and also won multiple championships at the premier level. Hunter just got his first win and no championship, yet that is.


They are not the same caliber racer, but Hunter is quickly closing that gap.

I’m seeing several people say Hunter was blocking/blocks.  Can anyone post a clip of said blocking or since everyone wants to make a prado comparison let’s see a Hunter cross jump video.   

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3/10/2026 10:04am
Hunter outrunning everyone but his brother last year is a helluva lot different than the shit we're seeing prado pull.Especially when you look back and see...

Hunter outrunning everyone but his brother last year is a helluva lot different than the shit we're seeing prado pull.

Especially when you look back and see what his past competitors, like Cairoli, say about him.

 

Sorry boys and girls, Hunter is not a blatant blocker, or cross jumper.

Though he shouldn't be stoking any kind of rivalry fire with anyone while in a close title fight. 

vdrsnk04 wrote:
Hunter did have pace many times last year, but also was in the way of people intentionally a lot last year as well in MX.Prado has...

Hunter did have pace many times last year, but also was in the way of people intentionally a lot last year as well in MX.

Prado has won way more races at the premier level and also won multiple championships at the premier level. Hunter just got his first win and no championship, yet that is.


They are not the same caliber racer, but Hunter is quickly closing that gap.

I’m seeing several people say Hunter was blocking/blocks.  Can anyone post a clip of said blocking or since everyone wants to make a prado comparison let’s...

I’m seeing several people say Hunter was blocking/blocks.  Can anyone post a clip of said blocking or since everyone wants to make a prado comparison let’s see a Hunter cross jump video.   

I was going to post this very thing. 

I can’t think of of a single time. 

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vdrsnk04 wrote:
Hunter did have pace many times last year, but also was in the way of people intentionally a lot last year as well in MX.Prado has...

Hunter did have pace many times last year, but also was in the way of people intentionally a lot last year as well in MX.

Prado has won way more races at the premier level and also won multiple championships at the premier level. Hunter just got his first win and no championship, yet that is.


They are not the same caliber racer, but Hunter is quickly closing that gap.

I’m seeing several people say Hunter was blocking/blocks.  Can anyone post a clip of said blocking or since everyone wants to make a prado comparison let’s...

I’m seeing several people say Hunter was blocking/blocks.  Can anyone post a clip of said blocking or since everyone wants to make a prado comparison let’s see a Hunter cross jump video.   

UpTiTe wrote:

I was going to post this very thing. 

I can’t think of of a single time. 

So you didn’t watch one national last year. Got it. 

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