“One of our first sponsored riders was an up-and-coming teenager named Brian Deegan.a In 1997, we entered him in the AMA Supercross Championships at the L.A. Coliseum. It was only our team’s second major race, but in front of forty-six thousand stunned spectators Brian took first fucking place. As he flew over the final jump to cross the finish line, he let go of his bike and let it sail through the air, and he made motocross history. The crowd went apeshit. It was as if the Bad News Bears had just beaten the New York Yankees. No one could believe an independent team of obnoxious punks had beaten the multibillion-dollar Japanese corporate machine. One of the astonished announcers on ESPN wondered aloud, “Can you win a race and not be on the bike at the finish line?” His fellow announcer answered, “Well . . . he just did!” The AMA awarded Brian a $2,500 purse for his victory and then fined him $1,000 for his “hazardous” ghost ride. It didn’t matter: Brian’s career took off and Moto XXX couldn’t be ignored after that. The videos kept selling, the victories piled up, and Moto XXX became infamous in the motocross scene (and an ever-growing thorn in the AMA’s side)." From NOFX, The Hepatitis Bathtub and Other Stories
I had never heard of Deegan until today. Brian and his family built a home here in NC that is close to mine. I have not had the success with my career that Brian has but I worked with Nascar teams in the '90s and early 2000 years, not as a driver but as a mechanic (engine builder). You don't hear stories like this one in Nascar any more. If a team doesn't have a couple of million to invest, they won't make it in Nascar. The engines we would build in the '90s cost around 60K, which was a LOT of money back then. Congrats to you Brian! I love to see people like you make it in today's world. Next time you're in NC look me up. Don't be a stranger. lol
I was on tour and we had three days off till the next show. They gave us out passes and a grand box seat...but I headed for the nearest trackside viewing point. I asked some guy if he wanted an "upgrade and told him there was a bar and buffet in the box...handed him my pass and watched the ghost send from less than 50 ft. Away. Great time to be alive. Deegan is not just a racing name, its a racing heritage. M/M-38
FMX riders at this race Brian Deegan (1st), Tommy "Tomcat" Clowers (16th) and Edgar "E.T." Torronteras (17th). Torrontera's 4pts were also the 1st time ever a Spaniard earned points in an AMA supercross race, he remained the only one till 2007 when Manu Rivas gained a lot more points over that season and the next few ones
@@sciencemilitia1853 because I disagree with you? Isnt that childish in itself? Did you not watch the anaheim 2 Earlier this year where Dylan Ferrandis takes out christian Craig and himself? Then his team mate justin cooper takes the lead in the championship points, but he crashes in the whoops, letting by 16 year old Jett Lawrence. On the final lap right before jets first career win, the crowd is cheering for him and he too crashed in the whoops. He lets by Dylan ferrnadis for the win with 1 turn to go. Ferrandis goes to the stand for his post race interview and the whole stadium is booing at the Frenchman , and you could hear it on live tv going into the microphone. Or were you having a night night and didn't get too see that race?
@@Dylans503 No. I think that you are a child, because you do not understand how much more entertaining supercross was in years past. There was a time when privateers would show up with their dad in a motovan, and actually win. The racers had personality and were relatable people. The tracks were more unique each week. There were more unique/interesting curve-ball new ideas for technology being introduced into the sport. Works bikes were a thing. The after parties were wilder. etc etc
@@MrSmith223 I don't care what religious beliefs athletes have. I just don't like the virtue signaling of people like Trey Canard who can't complete an interview without letting everyone know what a devout christian he is. If they keep it to themselves then have at it.
That guy has so much more heart than half the riders out there.. That's amazing. Racing at its finest right there. you can actually tell hes excited to win rather than just naming off sponsors for 3 minutes..
Ripping through LIFE on his terms! Hat's off to ya DEEGAN! Listen up Boys & Girls, B.Deegan is today's "Role Model"! A great father, husband, mentor, business Tycoon and a marketing Genius! His story is pretty amazing!
I was 17 watching this race. I didn't even know who Brian Deegan was before this. When I'd realized he did that ghost ride on purpose. I was like "yeah AMA is probably gonna be pissed". Then in the post race interview that probably turned into a definitely. Young Deegan was so edgy. 😆 Now he's a moto dad. Mulisha 4 life.
honestly had no clue about deegans race history only ever knew the name from his metal mullisha stuff and fmx. That has to be the most epic finish line gap footage ever caught on camera 😂 commentators hyping the win and all you see is the bike air it out with deegan no where in sight 😂🤘
_[shaking head no]_ 1997 was the year in which Jeremy McGrath left Factory team Honda, signed with Suzuki of Troy (making him technically a privateer) & made deals for all his other equipment; Fox Racing, Alpinestars (boots), Bell Helmets, Spy goggles, Dunlop Tires, etc... and 1997 was a fucking *DISASTER* for McGrath, he also ran Answer Pro Taper handlebars, and he went back to Renthal by the next year... I remember seeing a Renthal ad in 1998 after McGrath had signed with Chaparral Yamaha _Dirt Bike_ or _Motocross Action_ with a picture of Jeremy McGrath that said “We Rebuild Championships”
This was the best F you to all the factory sponsors who ignored Brian. Just because he didn't fit the cutsie clean cut image.. on a bone stock bike with determination and guts he shows that you can achieve your dreams if the only one who believes in you is you!!!!
Track is barely 8 feet wide in places.. goes into the stands... riding to a packed stadium. Sure seems like a different reality now. Almost feel bad for the riders of today..
Bikes about to crash on your head And your celebrating and not giving 2 f’s this is a classic ! You should sell a phone screen saver of the ghost jump and then you standing there looking like its raining the other riders still racing on your head
He never raced another super cross race after right? That sucks if so. Win like that and you can’t even celebrate 🎊?. Wow. An how far life has become now!
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To watch his son win in the same venue 26 yrs later is pretty cool.
Saw that live in 1997! My hero!! We all jumped out of our seats, high fiving and cheering! Been a Deegan fan ever since!
“One of our first sponsored riders was an up-and-coming teenager named Brian Deegan.a In 1997, we entered him in the AMA Supercross Championships at the L.A. Coliseum. It was only our team’s second major race, but in front of forty-six thousand stunned spectators Brian took first fucking place. As he flew over the final jump to cross the finish line, he let go of his bike and let it sail through the air, and he made motocross history.
The crowd went apeshit. It was as if the Bad News Bears had just beaten the New York Yankees. No one could believe an independent team of obnoxious punks had beaten the multibillion-dollar Japanese corporate machine. One of the astonished announcers on ESPN wondered aloud, “Can you win a race and not be on the bike at the finish line?”
His fellow announcer answered, “Well . . . he just did!”
The AMA awarded Brian a $2,500 purse for his victory and then fined him $1,000 for his “hazardous” ghost ride. It didn’t matter: Brian’s career took off and Moto XXX couldn’t be ignored after that. The videos kept selling, the victories piled up, and Moto XXX became infamous in the motocross scene (and an ever-growing thorn in the AMA’s side)."
From NOFX, The Hepatitis Bathtub and Other Stories
That is a great story. Look were Brian is now
Things have changed. Deegan has crossed the line and went corporate.
That whole book is really good
Who’s here with me in 2019. Old school VHS 240p (or worse) quality. Never gets old
Who needs good filming equipment when racing like that is happening!
hyped watching in 2020 lol
2021
2022
2023
I had never heard of Deegan until today. Brian and his family built a home here in NC that is close to mine. I have not had the success with my career that Brian has but I worked with Nascar teams in the '90s and early 2000 years, not as a driver but as a mechanic (engine builder). You don't hear stories like this one in Nascar any more. If a team doesn't have a couple of million to invest, they won't make it in Nascar. The engines we would build in the '90s cost around 60K, which was a LOT of money back then. Congrats to you Brian! I love to see people like you make it in today's world. Next time you're in NC look me up. Don't be a stranger. lol
Now his son just won a championship in the same stadium
I was on tour and we had three days off till the next show.
They gave us out passes and a grand box seat...but I headed for the nearest trackside viewing point. I asked some guy if he wanted an "upgrade and told him there was a bar and buffet in the box...handed him my pass and watched the ghost send from less than 50 ft. Away.
Great time to be alive.
Deegan is not just a racing name, its a racing heritage.
M/M-38
A piece of history. I remember seeing this race live and went crazy as Brian crossed that finish line first. Great memories!!!!
Classic! I’m such a fan. Total baller.
FMX riders at this race
Brian Deegan (1st), Tommy "Tomcat" Clowers (16th) and Edgar "E.T." Torronteras (17th). Torrontera's 4pts were also the 1st time ever a Spaniard earned points in an AMA supercross race, he remained the only one till 2007 when Manu Rivas gained a lot more points over that season and the next few ones
It's crazy to see how far supercross has come!!!
Its gone backwards. This shit was way more entertaining than today's racing. Its totally dry and boring now.
@@sciencemilitia1853 bullshit.
@@Dylans503 I'm guessing you're a child, based on that comment. Outdoors is still somewhat fun to watch, Ill give you that.
@@sciencemilitia1853 because I disagree with you? Isnt that childish in itself?
Did you not watch the anaheim 2 Earlier this year where Dylan Ferrandis takes out christian Craig and himself? Then his team mate justin cooper takes the lead in the championship points, but he crashes in the whoops, letting by 16 year old Jett Lawrence. On the final lap right before jets first career win, the crowd is cheering for him and he too crashed in the whoops. He lets by Dylan ferrnadis for the win with 1 turn to go. Ferrandis goes to the stand for his post race interview and the whole stadium is booing at the Frenchman , and you could hear it on live tv going into the microphone.
Or were you having a night night and didn't get too see that race?
@@Dylans503 No. I think that you are a child, because you do not understand how much more entertaining supercross was in years past. There was a time when privateers would show up with their dad in a motovan, and actually win. The racers had personality and were relatable people. The tracks were more unique each week. There were more unique/interesting curve-ball new ideas for technology being introduced into the sport. Works bikes were a thing. The after parties were wilder. etc etc
"Glad they're here to see me kick everyone's ass!"
The AMA must have hated that he said that, let alone the ghost ride.
Yeah Deegan!
I think you're right. The AMA prefers to hear the riders say shit like "I'd like to thank the Good Lord Jesus Christ for keeping me safe tonight".
@@lukechandra6233 you do realize Brian and his family are now devout Christians…he literally has Jesus tattooed on his chest.
@@MrSmith223 I don't care what religious beliefs athletes have. I just don't like the virtue signaling of people like Trey Canard who can't complete an interview without letting everyone know what a devout christian he is. If they keep it to themselves then have at it.
@@lukechandra6233 thank the lord for your comments
That guy has so much more heart than half the riders out there.. That's amazing. Racing at its finest right there. you can actually tell hes excited to win rather than just naming off sponsors for 3 minutes..
Saw this video after Reading about this in hepatitis baththub. Respect Smelly!
Hi, fellow reader! Congrats to Brian and Smelly.
Ripping through LIFE on his terms! Hat's off to ya DEEGAN! Listen up Boys & Girls, B.Deegan is today's "Role Model"! A great father, husband, mentor, business Tycoon and a marketing Genius! His story is pretty amazing!
I was 17 watching this race. I didn't even know who Brian Deegan was before this. When I'd realized he did that ghost ride on purpose. I was like "yeah AMA is probably gonna be pissed". Then in the post race interview that probably turned into a definitely. Young Deegan was so edgy. 😆 Now he's a moto dad. Mulisha 4 life.
Metal Mulisha Forever, Forever Metal Mulisha
They have done more for the sport than a lot of the factory teams.
It's insane to hear all of these two-strokes out there. Never hear that sound anymore. All 4-Strokes now.
Yeah, it’s better.
@@GrayD_Fox yeah, no.
@@backwithabang5842 yeah yes
When men were men and so were women.
:(
Really hope Dangerboy wins in the first race back at LA Coliseum this year.
And he did
The phrase
" SEND IT "
was created because of this one bad ass kid named Brian Deegan. Hly Fk dude. Awesome !!!
honestly had no clue about deegans race history only ever knew the name from his metal mullisha stuff and fmx.
That has to be the most epic finish line gap footage ever caught on camera 😂 commentators hyping the win and all you see is the bike air it out with deegan no where in sight 😂🤘
they need to hold more races at the coliseum. thatd be awsome
...pioneer of the sport..one of the best and most exciting...
NOFX brought me here. Sandin!
SMELLY
And Jordan burns!
ooh yeah! right there!! at 3:33
ahaha thats awesome!!
Never forget when he ghost rode his bike over the finish line. Greatest finish to a race I have ever experienced live.
that was way more fun to watch than mowercross
...And the Mulisha was born!
Who's watching this in 2021 after Deegan's YT Channel hit 1 Million Subs?
damn listen to that nothing but two stroke
I hope this tail adds a new chapter on 9/23, Lets go Deegan!!!!!!
He beat some true legends of supercross people dont realize the amount of riders that go threw a career and never get close to a podium
Son follows dads footsteps 🤟🏾🔥💯
Gotta best the best vid off all time.
thats where it started the deegan curse
Thats speech is Pure Gold!
3:36 it has a winning style 👏👏👏👏👏
AHHH good times good times !!
The best line ever I'm glad they came out to watch me kick everyone's aass
yes it was is first & only win but this bad ass move help him fire up his bad ass fmx career! Bat out of Hell was now born!!
Watching this in 2020 it’s so much different especially because I’m not old enough for the 2 stroke era
get Brian deegans movie disposable heros. it was a really good movie, was inspiring. but that was in it.
_[shaking head no]_
1997 was the year in which Jeremy McGrath left Factory team Honda, signed with Suzuki of Troy (making him technically a privateer) & made deals for all his other equipment; Fox Racing, Alpinestars (boots), Bell Helmets, Spy goggles, Dunlop Tires, etc... and 1997 was a fucking *DISASTER* for McGrath, he also ran Answer Pro Taper handlebars, and he went back to Renthal by the next year... I remember seeing a Renthal ad in 1998 after McGrath had signed with Chaparral Yamaha _Dirt Bike_ or _Motocross Action_ with a picture of Jeremy McGrath that said “We Rebuild Championships”
The sound of proper braaaaps
Greatest Supercross moment ever!
2021 stil hyped
This was the best F you to all the factory sponsors who ignored Brian. Just because he didn't fit the cutsie clean cut image.. on a bone stock bike with determination and guts he shows that you can achieve your dreams if the only one who believes in you is you!!!!
Far from bone stock, privateers just pay their own way that doesn't mean they are riding stock bikes.
Chris Kenny exactly
And the family lives on with haiden. So happy for the family
FMX or SX, Deegans a beast lol
Leave it to the General Deegan to ghost walk his bike over the finish line Metal Mulisha forever
Hi these are 3.5" tall and 2.5" wide. Thanks
That was so cool.
Idc what anybody says .. 90s supercross was the best to watch
what inspired deegan to leave supercross and become a fmx rider with the mulisha?
NOFX sent me
I hope dangerboy ghost rides his bike when he takes his first main event win.
Brian got Art to laugh.
Honda’s the fastest and most reliable brand I swear.
For reliability, CZ is the most reliable brand. For the fastest, Maico. (In my opinion)
yeah best years for me!2stroke!i love oneal gear!
Today at the Loretta’s my friends and I got a pic with him it was coolio bro
Legend
Best SX win EVER
@themxrider18 125 2 STROKES ARE JUST AS FAST AS THE 250 4 STROKES THEY RACE TODAY. THEY'RE BOTH THE LITES CLASS
They need to bring the Colosseum back to SuperCross
3:33 smelly!!!!
No holeshot devices or monster girls.
was this 250cc?
F...kn awesome! So sick of these factory teams acting like its Nascar.
A true beast in the making mulisha for life
Haiden Better do it when he gets that win
Now look 20 years later and his son dagerboy is tearin up the 250 class like there’s no tomorrow and this video is still LEGENDARY
I thought he's on a 250f running 125 class. No?
The General is an absolute legend!!!
Is that the happiest anyone has ever seen Watson?
did anyone else notice the ermmm "feminine products" falling out of his helmet in the slow mo celebration? hahaha classic!
I was at that race.
Lucky!!
ey i waz there live that night!!!!!!!!!!!!
Track is barely 8 feet wide in places.. goes into the stands... riding to a packed stadium. Sure seems like a different reality now. Almost feel bad for the riders of today..
i was there
125s wide open..
When Bailey say Deegan is riding great maybe better than "ever" the ever is edited out. Why would they do that? 1:48
The tracks were cooler back then
Sickkk. riders now are clean cut and afraid to rub elbows.
watsons the man!!
Deegan is awesome ! :-D
and people got upset when Hunter Lawrence did a slight ghost ride at the final
Lmao hell yeah on the ghost.
this was the 125cc class hey?
Bikes about to crash on your head
And your celebrating and not giving 2 f’s this is a classic ! You should sell a phone screen saver of the ghost jump and then you standing there looking like its raining the other riders still racing on your head
So there is no rule about being ontop of your bike crossing the finish line?
Inb4 Haiden does this when he gets the 1st
YESSS! "KICK EVERYONE'S ASS!"
crusty demons came first......
greg albertyn woulg go on and win the 250 main,while MC had a bad night in his suzuki debut
was that his only win?
I just heard about this and 2009 hella funny degans a fool a godblessif fool
He never raced another super cross race after right? That sucks if so. Win like that and you can’t even celebrate 🎊?. Wow. An how far life has become now!
they were pissed that he ghost ride his bike?
gooood
I love out racing a pro as a free racer 07. KTM 250 SX loranger louisiana. Jason Falcon 76 tommorow is my birthday so please be nice. ❤️🚁✈️🦊🇺🇲🏁👀💯%
The night it all began for the general. 👍🇺🇸
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