Congrats to Mike Brown on an Incredible Endurocross Career

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I haven't seen it mentioned on here, but last night Mike Brown announced that Ontario would be his last Endurocross race. The guy has been a huge inspiration for me and continues to defy age like nobody else. He came into the night third in points behind only Colton and Cody, and although I think he slipped back to fourth once the night concluded, that is still a very impressive series result. Every time I've talked to him he has been very friendly and seems like a really nice guy, and I'm sad that this was probably the last time that I'll see him race. Considering what he has accomplished throughout his career and just how long it's spanned is simply remarkable, truly one of the best in every disipline he rode. Watching him jump the entire water pit lap after lap consistently last year at the Sacramento round is still the most incredible thing I have ever seen on a motorcycle, the skill and confidence it took to pull that off is something I can't even image. Congrats Mike and thanks for giving us such a great show through the years.

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ufsx459 11/20/2016 10:03pm
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Guy is legend. Have talked to him a few times and always a very humble and friendly dude.
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mx_563 11/21/2016 7:18am
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"continues to defy age like nobody else"

Dowd?

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Johnny Depp 11/21/2016 7:33am
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Fantastic career! I'm afraid the Vet class is about to be dominated..
F150Motocrosser 11/21/2016 7:33am
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mx_563 wrote:
"continues to defy age like nobody else"

Dowd?

I dunno man... Dowdy definitely gets a tip of the hat in this department, but Brown racing ISDT's and Endurocross on a highly competitive level this late into his career is pretty damn impressive..
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mx_563 11/21/2016 7:44am
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F150Motocrosser wrote:
I dunno man... Dowdy definitely gets a tip of the hat in this department, but Brown racing ISDT's and Endurocross on a highly competitive level this...
I dunno man... Dowdy definitely gets a tip of the hat in this department, but Brown racing ISDT's and Endurocross on a highly competitive level this late into his career is pretty damn impressive..
I agree. Brownie is a badass.

I just think saying he defies age like nobody else is pushing it.
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ob 11/21/2016 8:03am
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Really nice guy off the track. Definately a legend in my opinion. Congrats Mike!
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imoto34 11/21/2016 8:18am
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Mike Brown is such an amazing dude on and off any kind of track. OP - I have a feeling we will see him race again even if not full time. Anyone who hasn't had the pleasure of meeting him, go talk to him next time you see him. Great guy!
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Man AXO RULED!!! Back in the day, damn I just loved the stuff.
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kzizok 11/21/2016 9:05am
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What a career, at the top of so many disciplines, and for so long. Dude has defied age like no one else
scottydogmx 11/21/2016 9:14am
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I remember him in the GPs with that bright yellow kit, he seemed to holes hot every moto!!!
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Skidaddle 11/21/2016 9:22am
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hahaha sometimes Endurocross goes bigger than SX. The few I've went to there has been some jumps I was like "No F'n way" SX, I never say that.
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HenryA 11/21/2016 9:26am
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True legend, how many years ago was it that he qualified for a national?
Edit: And if I remember correctly, he was able to score some points too!
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Legend!!

2016 AMA EnduroCross Series - 4h overal Series Championship

2015 AMA EnduroCross Series – 3rd Overall Series Championship

2015 1st overall AMA EnduroCross – Salt Lake City, UT

2015 X-Games Enduro-X Gold Medalist

2015 Team U.S. ISDE Trophy Team Member

2014 Team U.S. ISDE Trophy Team Member

2014 6th overall in AMA EnduroCross Series Championship

2013 2nd overall in AMA EnduroCross Series Championship

2013 1st place overall – AMA EnduroCross Series – Las Vegas, NV

2013 1st place overall – AMA EnduroCross Series – Sacramento, CA

2012 X-Games Enduro-X Gold Medalist

2012 2nd overall – SCORE/Baja 1000

2012 ISDE U.S. Trophy Team Member

2012 3rd overall AMA EnduroCross Series- Las Vegas, NV

2012 3rd overall AMA EnduroCross Series- Denver, CO

2012 1st overall Tennessee Knockout

2011 2nd place overall WORCS Championship Series

2011 2nd place overall AMA EnduroCross Series Championship

2011 1st place overall – Racetown 395

2011 1st place overall – Cahuilla Creek WORCS Round 4

2010 ISDE U.S. Trophy Team Member

2010 3rd place overall WORCS Series

2009 WORCS Champion

2010-2009 WORCS Week Champion

2-time British Supercross Champion

2007 7th place 450cc GP Standings

2001 125cc Motocross National Champion

2000 3rd Place 125cc GP standings

1999 3rd place 125cc GP standings














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MXerDW 11/21/2016 10:09am
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HenryA wrote:
True legend, how many years ago was it that he qualified for a national? Edit: And if I remember correctly, he was able to score some...
True legend, how many years ago was it that he qualified for a national?
Edit: And if I remember correctly, he was able to score some points too!
Southwick 2012 450 class
9-7 for 6th overall

Congrats to Mike on the great career!

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Always a solid, prepared rider and took on all comers. Rare cat....top of the game for 20 years? Geez.
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olds cool 11/21/2016 10:42am
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Maybe we'll finally get to see him race his hometown national at Muddy Creek in '17!

Congrats on an awesome career!
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Skidaddle 11/21/2016 10:59am
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Dude is a beast. Any reason why calling it quits now? Age? Tired of Travel?
All of the above?
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He should be someone's off-road team manager.
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FLmxer 11/21/2016 11:31am
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Thank you for the great rides and awesome career. I'm sure we will see Mike at some kind of race somewhere for years to come. Looking forward to it.
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JM485 11/21/2016 11:37am
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Skidaddle wrote:
Dude is a beast. Any reason why calling it quits now? Age? Tired of Travel?
All of the above?
When I talked to him very briefly after the race I got the impression it was travel, since he mentioned he would probably do races every now and then that are close to home. That is just what I gathered though, by no means should that be taken as fact but it makes sense to me.

Good stuff so far guys, thanks for contributing!
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kzizok 11/21/2016 12:58pm
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Seriously, other than Steve Wise, he might be considered the most accomplished motorcycle rider across numerous disciplines.
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He has been doing flat track,not sure what is going to come of it.
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machine 11/21/2016 4:13pm
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Damn...hate to hear it, but he's had a good long career. Congrats on staying safe and staying in it!!!

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