17-Year-Old 2 Stroke Prodigy Leads First Pro Race vs 4 Strokes! 

Hey Max, another great Video, what a Holeshot by Charlie, the look over several times over his shoulder to the corner was epic, he's seems to be a great kid, congrats to him on the Honda ride....

Good to see a young bloke ripping the 250 smoker, I wish America would pull their finger out and let the 250 two strokes race in the lights class

God bless you Charlie one hell of a ride from Charlie Western PA USA 👍👍

Fantastic ride! This young man has a bright future in store! Please excuse this Yankees ignorance of the British MX rules, but do the 250 2-strokes run head-to-head with the 250 4-strokes? In the States, if you want to race a 2-stroke against a 250 4-stroke I believe you must run a 125cc (and against the 450's you can only run a 250 2-stroke). Thanks

Great video Max, Charlie rode really well, hope he does well in MX now he's gone pro, nice little interview with Mr Thorpe, keep you're quality videos flowing Max their fantastic.

Well done Charlie and you have a bright future ahead of you. Nice to see you holding up the 2 Stroke flag

Great coverage 999 Laser, hold it on

Wild geeza. At 17, I cried cus I fell off and broke clutch leaver.

The attention on a 2 stroke, he will be so quick on the more relaxing 4 stroke! Draws a few parallels with Haiden Deegen in America...keep it going bud, you got the speed, no probs 👍

Most shocking part is that he is that good with a neck brace.

Alright 👍👍

Is the system in the U.K different from the others Europe and in the USA ? those countries seem to start racing 250 's earlier. 17 is young but you could say actually old in racing terms for a 125 in worldwide terms riders younger are racing EMX 250 and full time pro MX2 in Europe USA at that age how come riders in the U.K seem around 2 or 3 years behind in getting on the bigger bikes and getting racing experience is this why they don't seem to be doing as good coming up and into EMX MX2 etc ?

Well yeah a 250 2 stroke is faster than a 250 4 stroke always will be

250 2 strokes should be going against 450 4 strokes 125 2 strokes are in 250 4 stroke class. No wonder he’s ripping 🤣

Charlie's crew needs to let him know that looking behind him is a huge no-no. Always keep your eyes forward and don't worry about what's happening behind you. When riders behind him see him looking they take that as a sign that Charlie is either getting tired or he doesn't have the confidence that he can compete with them. I'm in a position right now to put a one rider team together in the states and it's extremely difficult to find riders who are focused on winning and nothing else. If anyone has been watching the Nationals these days it's easy to see that everyone is more than content to just settle into a position then put it in cruise control and play follow the leader all the way to the checkered flag. Gone are the days of riders fighting each other tooth and nail for seventh place. I watch overseas racing because those guys battle each other all moto long. The last time I saw American riders truly fight for their positions was back in the eighties with the sole exception of the Carmichael/Reed days. It seems that riders are only interested in getting paid and buying toys. I'm hoping I can find that one guy who hates finishing in second place like Larocco, RC, RJ and of course the Hurricane himself.

Huh??? On what planet is a 250 two stroke vs. a 250 four stroke a fair race? The 250 oil burner has 10 more hp then the thumpers. Not really sure how this is impressive at all. I am surprised they let him race a bike that has such an advantage.

that 17 year old can ride what a great performance on his pro ride fantastic i hope he goes all the way, nice to hear that 2 stroke being ridden hard

250 2 strokes BELONGS in their rightful class. A Black Number plate on the 250 2t looks sick too!!.

Great ride Charlie.Thanks for keeping the 2 stroke alive.2 strokes Forever!!!

So I see a lot of people commenting on the 250 2 stoke vs 250 4 stroke. It’s a pro class deal so they can get it cheaper for the guys not with a factory race bike. The factory race 4 strokes are heavily modified and make a lot of power. If you run a 2 stroke you have to run a stock motor. I’d bet a 250 4 stroke race bike is around $40,000 where a stock 2 stroke whith upgraded suspension is around 18,000$ depending how deep you go into it.

Amazing to see the young lad, I wonder how many dads forking out for their lads 4 strokes are scratching their heads.

This kid has a bike with 50 horse power while the 250 4 strokes have around 41 horse power. So it's to his advantage if he knows how to ride the slippery 250 2 stroke which is unforgiving in that you have to be in the right gear always unlike 4 stroke you can be a gear high and not lose to much ground. If you are a gear high on the 2 stroke you better start fanning or downshift one time quickly.

We need more kids like him

Long live the two stroke! Braaaaaaap!

I'm a little confused. He gets to race a 250 2 strokes against 250 4 strokes??? In the American MX/SX, they will only allow you to ride a 125 2-stroke in the 250 4-stroke class. In the 450 4 strokes class, you can choose up to 250 2 strokes which is why it's such a big deal to qualify or score points on a 2 strokes at these events. I personally hate it because you can't compete. I wish they would do something to allow 2 strokes to be competitive again!

2 SMOKERS FOREVER !!!!!

extremely impressive pre debut from one of my favorite riders! a bit sad that he will switch on the 4 stroke

Absolutely fantastic content as usual max , nice little bit of info from Mr Thorpe explaining how they are looking to progress and develope Charlie's talent within the Honda racing team great stuff and cheers for following the youngsters as they are the lifeblood and future of Motocross !!

This isn’t entirely fair…250 2 stroke vs 250 4 stroke? 125 2 stroke should run against the 250 4 stroke.

Yeah that’s awesome what a rider guys like him Will make the bike manufacturers think about bringing back the basics of two strokes again people like myself are tired of the four stroke over cost of the Weedwhacker engines

Hi max 😁☺️🙂 realy happy for Charlie and start of his pro Carrer and nice interview with David future is bright in Motocross for him in sport I've loved since I was a little boy magic racing and vlog buddy 🙂 to look forward to seeing your next vlog

I am looking forward to seeing Charlie in the MX2 in a couple of years 💪🏻💪🏻

That was a very good ride but that holeshot , looked like an unfair advantage of the 2 stroke, which for bikes having the same engine displacement, 2 strokes usually (up to 250cc) have at least 20% more power. Am I the only one not forgetting this? 30 years ago, the CR250 (2 stroke) almost had the double of the power of a XR250 (4 stroke).

You have to ride a 125 2 stroke if you are racing against 250 4

He's racing against 250 4-strokes....

Proud father moment right there ...race 2 holy✊️

Great video. Would be nice if you make one with Lotte Van-Drunen

Real men ride 2 strokes. Keep it up bud

I’d say he did well…he’s making about 25% more horsepower than his 250f opponents.

Good to see 250 2banga up against 250 4strokes. Looks like he was playing with them off the line. That's what rules should have been when 4strokes motocross bikes started racing not double the capacity, all for sales. Change to these race rules. 4strokes would go back to farm and road motorcycles where they belong. Avagud1 sic racing young Charlie. Tell Honda to start developing 2strokes again if they want you to race.funny

You said he's on a 250 2-stroke? I would think 125cc 2-stroke in mx2 or he's cheating big time. Not the way you want to start your pro career as a cheater even though the MXGP officials wouldn't let him even line up with a 250 2-stroke against 250 4-strokes.

The best career move that kid can make is stay on the 250 2 stroke and win the championship. The Honda 250F (AKA Mini Bike) will do nothing but slow him down with 1/2 the hp of the 250 2 stroke and nowhere near the agility. I hope Charlie considers that.

Wow very impressive and he didn't let the mistake on the first lap shake him. Way to go, congrats! 👏

Not sure how he was allowed to enter this race. if he was to race a 2 stroke, they would normally make him ride a 125 cc. Back in the day the 250 two stokes would race 450 4 stokes to make it even... though it wasnt even, the 4 strokes has clear advantage. But its still unfair to race 250 2 stroke in this class , it has wayyyy more hp, not fair. He wont be allowed to do that again.

How is it he can race a 250 2 stroke against the 4 strokes??? UK rules different than US? Thought the 250 2 strokes were meant to be in the same classes as 450s..

Way to go Charlie. You've got the right stuff pal. GO GO GO 😃👍

the problem with 2strokes in a field full of 4strokes: the 2 strokes needing complete other lines, they cant drive them out bcs the thumper destroying these lines. so they have to use the 4 stroke line who not will fit the ridingstyle. :/

2 stroke has more power than 4 stroke . Only thing it takes a while for the powerband to kick in which if you know how to keep the bike at that level constantly then you are the fastest ln the track vs 4 stroke . Isn’t that hard

" Hey man" His into song should be David Bowie, suffragette city

The track looks very difficult to ride.. unlike in the states, those guys dont get the experience

Mega 🔥 Well done young man 👏 🇬🇧

That 2stroke makes twice the power. Of course he's winning in a 250 class. Lmao

250cc 2stroke should be competing against 450 strokes

2 bad Honda will probably force him to ride the 4sucker.

Gotta invite him out to ride the Yzilla! :D Awsome riding from him

Love it!!!! Hope to see more of this guy spanking 4 stroke losers on his 2 stroke.

Pretty good ride but he would be mid pack at a amateur national in the states

Let ‘em smell your castor bean oil as you pass them by 🏆🍷

Well, I was so excited seeing this. I was actually going to start tuning into MX2 and watching it just to see thss kid on a 2 stroke. And I'm from America and don't care about European motocross at all. But now since he's going to Honda, and he's switching to a 4 stroke. I will not be watching, and I hope he breaks his back. This is so wrong of him to leave the 2 stroke.

Can you race a 250 2 stoke against 250 4 stokes over there?

I wish AMA would follow suit and allow 250 smokers with 250fs and 300+ smokers with 450s

The fact he says I’m on the 2 smoke beat me! I love it!

Yall brits look like c riders toward the end of the moto lol

Awesomeness 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 how long before we see more (mens) 250’s in this class!!!! Max get your cameras to wakes colne October 2nd for some top notch 2 stroke racing !!

Once that lad gets bike fit he is going to wipe the floor I believe..... its all there but half way through you could see him start to ease off... What a mental ride for a young lad coming up... Respect fella.... now go get bike fit and dominate....

4th over all and he doesn't have a factory ride?

Over all 2 stroke has alot more horse power than the 4 stroke both being 250s.

Top class 👌

Tough track impressive come to the state's if ya wanna learn how to RIP. Just kibin

2stroke is powerfull than 4 stroke

Absolutely loved watching him race live on RU-vid great job great kid well done Charlie 🇬🇧🍀👍🙏thanks for sharing 999

To see him under the guidance of St next year and Jake be gd to see . Be gd for him to get some emx races in as well i think fingers crossed he maybe are next top ten mx2gp rider

Your not a commentator. Ruined the video

That Rocks Ass!! He'll Be a Champion one day. Got it!! From Tennessee.

Happens all the time young guys come out swinging and then as soon as they jump on a four stroke they get buried in the pack.

I'm a fan just because he's riding the two-stroke 💯🤘

First time I have seen this kid. Looks nice and relaxed. And he doesn't follow the rider in front. 👍

That's a hard track

Awesome coverage max as always mate Charlie is definitely a face of the future a real star in the making

Awesome racing 👍🏻

Past is passing future.

2stroke smoke 100%!

Can't wait to see him and Hayden deegan go head to head someday if ever happens

Ben Franklin 😂

Go two strokes

Epic ride 👍

Well done excellent ride looking forward to see your progression

👏👍👌🇳🇴

I was ther watching two days before

grande

Love this and all of the vlogs max... and this kid is the real deal.fast like when tommy came out

Nice one Charlie, amazing ride👏💪

Amazing 👏🏼👏🏼

Definitely one for the future. 👍

Brilliant debut 🔥

Great coverage and commentary.

Another mint video mate 🤙🏻

Charlie- Top💪

All those arrows on the thumbnail necessary ?

Outstanding!