Who is Your Guy?

Almost exact same situation for me (A2).   Then, I heard Hunter and Jett on the Whiskey Thottle Show.   I have been a fan of both (entire family actually) since that podcast.    Before that:  DeCoster, Hannah, MC, James, Eli.        

I spent 5 months in 2019 traveling with the Lawrence family. My rider and myself were doing the outdoor Nats and we and the Lawrences would camp together and share resourses. It was then that I got to know how much of a good family they are. Dazzy is such a down to earth dude and is what I call a first class human. 

Growing up it was Ricky Johnson, mainly because we have the same birthday, but different year. Now, I support the local riders to me, like Chase Sexton as he would fly by me on his supermini while I thought I was turning good laps on my 450. lol 

DEEGAN 

One Punch

J-Law 338

Bubba

Villopoto

Yup...he is an animal and feared by many. Miss thst dude on the track.

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Oh man, I never knew that story. Was there a published toxicology report?

For me it's going to be difficult to replace Tomac. Usually I prefer an underdog but Tomac historically being a bad starter and having to work his way through the pack most of the time equalized that out I guess. 

Not sure who's the next "interesting" guy to follow. Everyone is pretty bland coming up. 

I really admire the professionalism and respect that Deegz brings to the sport. 

I think some people can watch sports without a rooting interest, but I can't.  

If I turn on some random college football game, I will suddenly find myself rooting for one team or the other. 

So when I watch moto, there's always a few guys I'm rooting for.  Tomac has been my main guy for about a decade.

lol... That comment is like saying Rutledge Wood is an "SX/MX" encyclopedia.

My guys are Kenny, Kitchen, Shimoda, Sexton. I relate to these guys the most. Being a mid 20s head case on some level haha. Kenny being the best possible outcome of that, overcoming a lot of adversity and keeping things simple.

I also like juju and Davies in the younger crowd. Davies is a riot. His attitude is the best. The definition of keeping it simple. He won me over with the giant monster sombrero during the very serious military appreciation ceremony. Just a silly guy.

Minear is growing on me too.

Ryder D and Brown are on my list too. 

I really like most of the guys out there. I'm really just a fan of the racing more than anything.

This year has reminded me...and I'm sure I'm not alone...that Jeffrey Herlings is simply amazing. 

This last weekend was just a reminder. 

Currently?  RJ Hampshire...  Just love the deep "never quit" attitude in him.

But he's getting up there in age, so I have been looking for a young buck to pick up and root for.  Was leaning towards Hymas, but watching Juju close too...  

I think I like Magoo2 too...    Going to be fun watching that kid.

1970s: Bob Hannah

1980s: Bob Hannah/Ricky Johnson

1990s: Jeremy McGrath

2000s: James Stewart

2010s: Ryan Dungy

2020s: Jett Lawrence

I scrolled through rather quick so I may have missed it but can't believe I didn't add Travis Pastrana to my original list and that he didn't show up in anyone else's list.

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Kenny. Been a fan since he fell out of the sky at A1 2011. It’s been some up and down years, but I’m riding that 2026 supercross high as long as I can. Rewatching SLC still gives me chills, and anticipating his retirement is like getting a “can we talk later?” text from your girlfriend. 

Kenny Watson is my guy

Current rider - Sexton

Can never decide between Wardy and Bradshaw!

Eli. Not sure how I’ll feel come A1. I’m thinking it might be easier to watch races not being so invested in one rider. Just appreciate good racing. We’ll see.. 

450: Kenny, Prado, Chase

250: Hammaker, Jo, Ryder D

Also going to be cheering for both Coenens when they arrive. 

To be honest, there are so many likable racers at the moment, I’m usually happy for anyone that gets a win. Even Webb is growing on me. 

I was a bit that way when Zacho retired.  I like the fast guys too, but tend to cheer for someone not at the top…

Alberto Farado & Rich Taylor 

The underdog, duh!!

It was Jason Anderson until he turned into Rocky Balboa. 

Back in the day, it was RJ, just loved his style back then 

These days, I always find myself routing for Sacha, he always gives it 110%, crashes and near misses and is no big deal to him, he's the most fun to watch and seems a good kid off the bike. If he's not allready won over the yank fans, then he will do when he goes over