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Inside the Helmet: EP 3- Rick Johnson

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This is Inside the Helmet: Episode 3- Rick Johnson. An interview-style format video series on Mental Health and Professional Motocross, Supercross, and Action Sports athletes. Join us on a journey as each athlete shares their story with mental health and competing on a professional level.

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5 сен 2024

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@michaellawson2984 2 года назад

That was Soo fricken powerful. Loved RJ when I was a kid, had no idea what he went through mentally. I'm in a dark place right now and this interview was a Good Send to me.🙏

@alexspain5797 2 года назад

Hope it gets better whatever your going through Michael. God will get you through it

@4spbiz 2 года назад

Believe things can get better. One step at a time.

@justinwuest1184 2 года назад

You and me both .. but things will get better bro bro , stay strong and positive. We can do it , and just remember the sun will come up tomorrow and it's a brand new day . You got this my dude

@justincoats7236 2 года назад

Michael, so many people care about you. Please start a gratitude journal. Write in it every night. God blesses those who are grateful. Please do this it will help. You also need to exercise, it just give you hope that you are improving. Read some scripture 1st thing every morning and pray at least twice a day. Last, you need to find a hobbie (Not just video games). Something that involves being physical. I mechanic on stuff with my buddy. Get a best friend, that's into things you're into. Best wishes.

@ianmangham4570 2 года назад

Buy a TORCH

@scottyoz2460 Год назад

Good God. This gave me goosebumps. RJ was my hero growing up. I’m 50 now and I’ll still say he was the greatest. In Australia we didn’t get much coverage, but it’s a given he was the man. To see this is so confronting, yet uplifting. I was ill for years. And tried to end it. This makes RJ human to me. We all have our own demons to fight. God bless you Ricky. Thank you for the memories

@johnculbreth4543 2 года назад

I always knew you were a great rider, now I know you are a great person! Sharing this may be your greatest achievement yet!

@mikeandrews1899 Год назад

He was a great champion .... And is even a greater person 👍

@stevenleslie8557 10 месяцев назад

Sharing your story with everyone will be far more significant than any championship you ever could have won.

@deckard5pegasus673 2 года назад

wow the best interview with Rick Johnson. David Bailey and Rick were my heros. I raced Pro-Am motocross, never made it to national pro, because just after getting a Honda support sponsorship I completely blew out my knee(more like almost completely ripped it off ) and it took 2 years to recover, and decided to go to university and leave the sport

@KMC2869 2 года назад

Wow! thanks Ricky for being so bold to tell people your journey - love the message - God Bless-

@SymonSaysTV 2 года назад

Wow! I wasn’t expecting that at all. Him talking about Russian roulette, I thought it was in a figurative way. I gotta admit, I never was a Ricky Johnson fan. I didn’t liked the guy, but this really touched me. I go to learn more about him and suddenly he just got right up there in my esteem. I’m glad to hear that you did the right thing Ricky. Now you’re much more than a champion to me. You’re a true human being. Respect. ✨🙏✨

@blessupmx 2 года назад

Wow. That was heavy. Content that the world needs to hear. Not just for us moto heads. But man RJ, you were such a hero of mine and I had no idea the pain you went thru. So glad you made it thru the darkness and to the other side. Bless your Mom. Light and love. ❤

@ilovemyplayfulcat320 5 месяцев назад

Wow what a powerful interview im 54 years old and grew up riding all through this mans career, i knew nothing about him except the track and the championships and wins and loses what a strong man God bless you and your family Rick Johnson 🙏

@ScottPaulConley 2 года назад

RJ was my hero also growing up in the 80's. childhood dream came true when he came to Yuma, my home town, and went riding with me out at one of the local riding areas. This was right after his wrist injury when he was training for the 500cc outdoor nationals. 40min motos in 110 deg heat and would ice his wrist between motos. I remember the day so clearly!

@WeaponsEducation 2 месяца назад

This was a Mirical to me right now. Rick Johnson was my idol. He is a bigger human then I realized.

@tims.4629 2 года назад

Wow. Too Hip was lucky enough to live life at the top. Always loved his style and appreciated what he brought to the sport. It's hard to imagine that people that had this much success would have those lows. My God continue to bless RJ.

@chrisnordby4851 2 года назад

Ricky was and still is my hero!

@tt4570 2 года назад

I wasn’t expecting this to go where it went. Man, I started crying when he was talking about all of that. I remember looking up to RJ when I was probably around 10 years old. Now at 45, having dealt with the dark times as well, I can say I really look up to him again for talking about this and sharing it with us. Thank you 🙏

@keithfenwick5502 2 года назад

Jesus I was expecting 20 minutes of motocross/supercross stories, god bless him, what a fantastic human being in every way 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🍀👍🙏🇺🇸have a good one down at Foxhills vmxdn RJ

@stuartatkinson3784 2 года назад

I don’t know how this came to me today but I needed it

@peterbalac1915 2 года назад

4am and it just came to me, fascinating insight something I had never even thought of. Ricky's mom was a VERY special woman without doubt his saviour, what a great guy and legend in motocross. Good luck on yr journey buddy respect ✊🤙🇬🇧

@johnrickey5631 2 года назад

I think listening to this saved what life I have,and it aint much.Thanks brother.

@trutheye1 2 года назад

Rick, you helped shape me as a rider and as a young man growing up. I’m a couple years younger than you but in the mid to late 80’s you were the man and as far as I’m concerned, you still are. I disagree with you about people only loving you while you’re winning and I look forward to your commentary on tv every time you call races or events. Thanks for your honesty.

@DS-oi4wl 2 года назад

He is my favorite race commentator.

@BumpierDrake960 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing this RJ. you will help many because of your willingness to talk about it.

@craighills2382 Год назад

You had and have touched many lives over the years. You set standards and still today Love you RJ, happy you are here , I see you with David Pingree he knows who you are its why I gravitated towards him he is a good Soul also

@dougdickason 2 года назад

I have been a huge follower of Super and Motocross since about 1984, and have seen most of the great riders. The mid 80's to the mid 90's was my favorite time to watch the sport. Ricky Johnson is in the top 5 list of almost every stat there is the sport, he 61 Mx+Sx combined wins and 7 championships, and would have had at least 2 more the year he got hurt as he had never ridden better. To me, Rick is the first modern Supercross racer, as he was the first I ever saw consistently skim the whoops when most everyone had a form of hopping or jumping through them. He would also "scrub" not like Bubba, but I remember him always talking about getting as little air as possible.over jumps and staying low. If I remember right, he turned pro at 13 but had to wait to 16 before he could go big leagues. But, he still raced the big guys in the off season races like the Florida and golden state series and did well against the top factory guys when he was 13. I think he's just one of the top 2-3all time all around greats.

@markallen6818 2 года назад

Still remember Ricky Johnson.He was one of My Favorite Riders back in the 80's.I knew that that one wreck kinda ended His Career.Hanah was never the same after He broke His leg water skiing.Always liked Ricky's attitude.

@stevenuhlmeyer7078 Год назад

Thank you RJ for everything you have accomplished.

@TRIPLEJUMP1975 2 года назад

Powerful - a great insight

@Deuce_1625 2 года назад

RJ is my favorite rider of all time… this interview is awesome.

@jessebryant9233 2 года назад

That era in sports... Rick Johnson, Micheal Jordan, Mike Tyson... RJ is still the coolest (Bradshaw to me was the heir apparent) with the Mad Dog, Life's A Beach, the classic Fox gear and some sweet JT stuff... It was such a bummer when he got hurt. It seemed like he was just getting started. Lost too many too soon during that period. What happened to Shaun Kalos? Lechien had his moment and his demons... Bailey got hurt and Bayle jumped ship to MotoGP. Think of the battles that Bayle and McGrath may have had! I actually did an interview with Rick at Steel City and he shared a lot of what he shares here. At the time, he seemed like he just wanted to tell somebody. Wow, that was like... 20-years ago at least. Emailing him for approval of the written transcript was not successful and without his okay, I didn't feel right submitting it anywhere. I sort of feared meeting him. Was afraid I would be disappointed because as a kid, I always looked up to him as well. In no small part because of his profession of faith. Not sure how real that was, but too often "Christian" athletes have had a reputation for being soft, and RJ was like King David's mighty men of valor. And so many great athletes have had suicidal thoughts at the height of their careers or at some point. Deon Sanders and 'Pistol' Pete Maravich are two that come to mind. I think we can overlook that fact, that so many who have been so successful, struggle in this area. Gotta be a reason for that-and I think it is that in the end, pleasure and success are not enough-and success comes with pressure... Sorry, thinking out loud a bit there...

@garykennedy9083 2 года назад

I got into riding dirt bikes at 41 never looked back best thing for my mental health ever. 🏁🏁

@2009captainpaul 2 года назад

Truly inspirational RJ. As a 16 year old racing motocross in 1982 onwards here in Australia, my hero's at that time were you RJ, Bob Hannah and Broc Glover. Rick Johnson was my all time favourite and it showed in my riding style. I have pictures of myself where my arse was hanging off the back of the seat in "killer mode" that resemble some pics you showed of yourself in this video. Bell Moto 3 helmet and all. You're still my hero RJ, and I'm now (cough) 56 years old, and after hearing your heart felt story in this video, I can say I know exactly how you felt and all I want to do is give you a hug. Thanks for all you gave to the sport, for inspiring young wannabe world champs like I was way back then, and for being an all round great guy. All the best from Australia.

@MarkAlan-no7mb 3 месяца назад

I've known of RJ for many years because I'm a mx spectator and dirt bike Rider. But I didn't realize someone so successful in life can be so vulnerable. I've suffered with mental health problems for fourty years. I didn't know it can affect people that have everything. God bless you RJ. We are not alone brother. Keep plowing forward. Even today all these years people still think about you and your motocross skills. From a person with your affliction that's similar. Things always get better. Take care of yourself RJ.you have people that love you and admire your life. 👍

@greggalvan1378 2 года назад

To this day you are still my favorite rider, you are a legend

@kenwilson6850 Месяц назад

Now forever my favorite motorcycle and life champion of all time.

@curvefeeler 2 года назад

What a dude! Thanks for sharing, RJ. So glad you are still here, a legend among us. Much love, brother. Always a hero of mine.

@stricknine8623 Год назад

I am in my 50s now and remember Rick Johnson was a bad ass dude on a dirt bike. He is truely one of the greatest of the greats. It is also hard not to like him as a person. He is still a tiny bit brash but in a way that is likeable ! He is one of those guys that when you listen to him,..You think,..It's not surprising that this guy was such a winner.

@Wyatt1314. 4 месяца назад

Thank you, Rick. I am amazed, touched, and stronger than I was 20minutes ago... Thank you to the moon buddy

@dot9082 10 месяцев назад

500 two strokes and my Hero...Ricky was awesome! The races when Ward kept a close 2nd was so fun to watch. Never missed Motoworld and tried like heck to keep my feet on the pegs and wheels on the ground!

@visonary8942 5 месяцев назад

Omg I had no idea. 😢 YOUR still the CHAMPION of your day🏁💖🏁🌹🤳🏋‍♂️🇺🇲🏋‍♂️🕊☝️💯😎🏁 Thanks for sharing,,, I haven't been the same since I lost my career job but I have "NO FEAR" ,,, our SAVIOUR lives in here ❤🏝🌎🤲

@ahsnap9103 2 года назад

Truly inspirational. Outstanding rider Outstanding racer Outstanding champion Outstanding human being Doesn't get much more inspirational than that as I am going through difficult and dark times I'm going to "get up and watch the sun rise" as you did as one of my moto heroes. I hope others find this and use it as inspiration to find the strength to succeed like you did. Class act. Respect. Gonna find an old "bad boy club" sticker to use as a reminder of your successful life journey and how I too can work for a successful life journey like you did. Ride on! 😎

@YZEtc 11 месяцев назад

That was a good video and a powerful story. RJ got people's attention in 1982, and then from 1986 - 1989 he was The Man. I never heard this story until this video, so it's right it came from RJ, himself.

@bermbuster6 2 года назад

You are an amazing human! I know you will never know the amount of people that admire you throughout your career. I m one of them. God bless and thank you for setting such a great example for all of us wanna be pro racers.

@markb7067 Год назад

Honesty and vulnerability are powerful motivators. Thanks, RJ. Now you're a hero for the right reasons. God bless.

@KJ7SIR 2 года назад

Ricky I jumped in front of your Baja Race truck swinging a lawn chair in 2006. You went through the brush and missed the motorcycle rider who had fallen in deep silt ruts ! I think we saved his life. (But you probably never saw the rider in the dust !) The spot was at the end if a long off road section , coming up to tge hwy . Thank you for your quick reactions !

@user-ip1ld2hh5x 3 месяца назад

Love you Ricky then, now,and always, can't believe what you went through what you went through 💔 my hero!!!

@marcuslawson3406 Год назад

Wow, I never knew this. What a powerful story.

@scottbaker4314 2 года назад

I have so many magazines like cycle news, American Motorcross and Motocross Action in storage.the main reason I kept them is because the excitement those brought every time i opened my parents mailbox to get to see RJ,along from the 70s '80s and early 90s signed posters by RJ from the races that we got to go to. We live east coast always have now that being said RJ was a huge influence to me and my younger brother winning or not so just remember we're not the only ones in this cruel world that you had a absolute positive lifetime influence on. God bless you man!

@jamespatterson2002 2 года назад

if you really think about it.. Rick Johnson is one of the VERY few racers that can at a given time easily claim to be the ABSOLUTE BEST racer in the world.....there are only a handfull

@rangertommy 10 месяцев назад

Clint Hardick is a dear friend of mine, and I remember you and others well from those days, Rick (though we never met). Thank you so much for sharing your story. As part of my work, I do suicide intervention training for various organizations, and I appreciate so much how you describe what you went through, and what kept you from following through. Your story strikes me as deeply honest. And that's what we need to be when it comes to sharing our mental health stories. Thank you so much.

@stevechartrand4362 2 года назад

WOW! My childhood hero. Thanks for sharing

@peterb121 2 года назад

Man that's deep , I remember you as a kid. Rick your a GUN back then and still are . Keep going buddy ! .🙂👍

@loyalhonorrespect...mywayo3558 2 года назад

Lhr

@jasonfalcon4052 2 года назад

This was life saving to hear. You will always be known as a legend. ❤️

@onlyfansgoosefans9998 Год назад

truly a legend of the sport, but more important a great person

@dennismckean8773 Год назад

Very good words RJ always has been my favorite role model.

@JoeCole12 8 месяцев назад

Wow, this was great! Thank you for such a great interview.

@itsmeforsure5475 2 года назад

He lead on the track and he leads off the track. Very inspirational and philosophical. Good thing you're still around, you'll help a ton of people with your insight and intellect. "I'm not use to downshifting." I'm sure so many top athletes feel the same way.

@jasonmayer9620 Год назад

Wow not what I thought it was going to be! Great interview. I'm glad you are still here. My childhood hero!

@bertbroeder1832 Год назад

Thank you very much Rick for all the good you did to my life! We never met. You are the guy who motivated me those days! Of course I had the Alpinestars Tech4 RJ Bad Boy, still own the black hoody Bad Boy Club, raced the BELL moto5 and raced a few Honda CR's. I remember well when I heared about the bad injury and was very unlucky to hear the end of the motocross career. And again, you motivate me hear to go ahead in bad times these days! I never found something other than racing dirt bikes and struggle with it... still. I tried so many things and couldn't find something. Nothing means so much to me in kinds of sports and having/ownings things. Wish you all the best!

@tonyespinoza4722 2 года назад

Thanks Rick , I love racing didn't do it when I was in my prime .. now at 62 I've been racing Mx as an amateur with othg... it's the most beautiful sport I've ever been involved in .

@ianmangham4570 2 года назад

What a great guy ,good morals Ricky 🙏👍

@scubasteve7946 Год назад

Thanks for publishing this and thanks to RJ for participating. I was lucky enough to attend a training class coached by him when I was young and racing still. It was an awesome experience, but this puts him in a new perspective as a human being with the same troubles everyone else goes through also.

@sofive0806 2 года назад

That was message from God! I'm very thankful that you received it. It wouldn't have been just your mother but, thousands of fans would have lost a hero that day.

@tomtoms9715 2 года назад

Wow !! what a man. He was my all time favorite rider, I loved watching him at Anaheim Stadium. I wish you my very best Rick.

@marvelaturraz5405 2 года назад

Rick, I'm only at 3:41 and my heart is aching.... Always respected you so much, but hearing this stuff is so moving. I thought you were a god on a motorcycle as a kid. But you are more human than most of us, it seems. Massive respect before, 10X now. You influenced so many people in such positive ways. Thank you, RJ!!

@carmelotansengco4605 2 года назад

Thank you for this. Opened my eyes to a lot of things that I never even thought of.

@johnathanmatteo284 2 года назад

There’s still no one to this day I liked watching race more than you. You were always and still are a lifelong hero of mine. I am sure it took a lot to share those dark days, I never knew anything like that had occurred and glad you found that ending your life was certainly not the best option and you are beyond right that the only people that get hurt when you take your own life are the people you leave behind. I had a similar experience in some dark times and thankfully also realized somehow that the only people that would suffer with me doing that was everyone I’d be leaving behind which also has kept me away from anything like that since. I’ve seen a ton of videos of you both racing and interviews etc and this was definitely a new one and a great one and glad o caught it. Still one of if not my biggest hero RJ!

@chrisowens3817 11 месяцев назад

Good story. Love to have you as a speaker

@chrishipwell9116 2 года назад

Geez, the common denominator in this scenario is $$. The more your given, the more that’s expected from you. All the time. It takes the true fun out of the thing that brought you joy once. I hear a lot of top riders and or sports figures going thru very similar things. The business side of these sports has got to be an absolute pressure cooker. I’m glad you came out of this thing the way you did. And Props to your mom. There’s a reason you went to her when it was gonna hit the fan. Anyway, I’m a two stroke guy forever. Loved that era. Nothing can compare. Miss it dearly. And last but not least, I’ve been telling myself this when I need some strength: if God brought you to it, He’ll bring you thru it. Roll on my friend.

@JBMADNESS 2 года назад

RJ - AMAZING! Behind the Bad Boy was a caring, loving, insecure human being, looking for meaning in life even after attaining what many of us consider a pinnacle of achievements. What is really important, what will transcend? Selflessness, unconditional loving, caring. They are the cornerstone of transcendent peace. Anything built upon anything else will not endure. Thanks for sharing RJ! You are a greater hero today after seeing this than ever before!!!

@ronchappel4812 2 года назад

Jesus that was heavy.I had no idea.Thanks for sharing this Rick,I say that from the bottom of my heart

@MCSuperHonky 2 года назад

Thank you RJ! You’re a Life Champion! The beauty you’ve brought to the world is incalculable! Rock on!

@jonmccormick8683 2 года назад

People with frontal lobe head (brain) injuries get lots of dark thoughts, fear/nervousness/anxiety, insatiable hunger, maybe some visual issues, brain fatigue especially with doing new things, memory issues, crying or anger. This is true for many athletes, especially boxers, kick boxers, football etc. -research frontal lobe head injury and read about others and how they cope. -replacing mercury tooth fillings with ceramic really makes a difference with dark thoughts.

@motoprofessor3546 3 месяца назад

Damn, that was tough to watch. Who would have thought that one of the gnarliest racers f all time would be in such a bad place. When he mentioned his friend Dave Martin from NY, I remembered being friends with Dave. We would ride and race together. Dave would tell me he was friends with Ricky and I never believed him until I saw Dave walking away from the podium with Ricky and carrying Ricky's trophy from the Binghamton National. By the way Dave, if you ever read this comment, you still owe me dinner for that Clifford race where I beat you nearly 40 years ago. LOL

@rescuedmx3717 2 года назад

RJ you truly are the GOAT imo and this wonderful interview proves this yet again sir. I too have watched and listened to you for years now and truly believe God has been using you for years. Thanks for sharing your heart brother. This is going to help many. And thanks also for sharing your time and amazing talents with our Veterans! God Bless

@craighills2382 Год назад

Greatest of All Time

@joeblow5037 2 года назад

Ricky was my fav from back in the day. Hands down. He had such a drive.

@robgideon9338 2 года назад

Wow, RJ.......just WOW. ❤

@311DaveR 2 года назад

What a great, powerful message. I’ve been following motocross on and off for 30+ years, and I’ve often wondered how you were doing. You are a legend. And for those watching this video, I would say the last minute and a half is the most important part of the video. To Summarize, you can have everything you ever wanted, and one piece just isn’t right - and don’t focus on that, move past it. Find strength from others, and know that mental health is real. I deal with it on a regular basis with my son, and it’s hard. But always stay positive and know that the world is a better place when we are in it. Thanks for sharing RJ. God bless.

@jmsiii4751 2 года назад

God Bless you RJ.

@sicmic Год назад

Growing up RJ was my hero. I had no idea he went through such a dark time and contemplated the worst. Thank god he came through that time ok.

@craighills2382 Год назад

Thank God Lowercase in the Bible is the evil G is the all mighty g is the ?

@motonorcal9938 2 года назад

The sport as we know it would not exist without RJ. Since I began following him in the early 80s, I'm still learning about his incredible life. The dude is straight up honest and one of the greatest riders this sport has ever seen.

@1nickajack 2 года назад

This could be his biggest achievement, thought provoking.

@markkus1134 2 года назад

My favorite rider met RJ got his autograph at southwick mass where he dominated! He’s also a great man of faith! Also Jeff Stanton got my photo in Dirt Rider magazine with him at southwick

@jerrys2346 Год назад

I was a local racer in the 80's, so of course I really admired RJ in those days. I guess even more so now...

@jeffreynicholson5464 2 года назад

GOD BLESS YOU, RJ. Thanks for sharing.

@achtung6 2 года назад

Thank you RJ. That was so powerful. You are a legend on and off the bike. Legends struggle too! Thank you for the perspective! God bless!

@gerson031 5 месяцев назад

Great dirt bike rider and awesome human being

@davidesarey 2 года назад

Yep, still my hero! Nice to see the human side of RJ. Still inspiring and leading by example. So much wisdom and the willingness to share the experience to help others.

@rfcmaverick739 2 года назад

Awesome story. It relates to everything in life. On top one moment then know one the next. Been around kids who believe they are moto and without it they are lost. Can say only thing that has gotten me through it which I try to pass on to others is let them know know Christ loved you first before all this. To rest in that and take these challenges that were given to you as a blessing. 99% of the world does not get the chance to do what you do, give thanks for the good and the bad. Christ is who you can dump all those dark thoughts on. In Jesus name you are loved

@katch24 2 года назад

Was my biggest idol growing up racing. Was lucky got to go to one of his schools at broom tioga.

@scubasteve7946 Год назад

Exactly what happens to lots of veterans when they come home also. Hard to understand until you see it/experience it.

@kennapp3955 2 года назад

Wow Rick thankyou !!!!!

@danielfine2768 2 года назад

Awesome video. As Mx racers we can all relate to the injuries and the depression that comes with it. Rick is so right about about how no one ever talks about the dark side of mx and this is a great opener to help the ones suffering. Rump has a good video about the dark side of mx too.

@marckenney979 2 года назад

That was moving. Thank you RJ.

@djc7039 2 года назад

I never knew. Admirable that you can share. Thanks RJ

@lonnieoldag9011 2 года назад

Good stuff. Amazing how you can have no idea what someone is going through. Thanks for opening up R.J.

@free-birdrocker8809 Год назад

Heavy stuff from a great 80's racer. He sounds Bi-polar from what he was talking about. Genus and outgoing people are bi-polar, and his way of accomplishing fame and fortune indicates bi-polar. I bet Rick is being treated for this disorder. Rick and lots of "live for today because there is no tomorrow" folks need to understand, there truly is life after passing away and learn to focus on the good thing in life. I enjoyed seeing Rick at the super crosses in the past, and hope he keeps riding a dirt bike for fun and maybe do a video or something.

@UkrainiWins 2 года назад

you are both a champion MX'er and a human success also, well done RJ!

@nealblack5291 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing sir. You are the man.

@xtra-air 2 года назад

Thanks for Sharing.

@nicksidell4797 2 года назад

So so touching ❤️

@gungadingo 2 года назад

Meeting you on the starting line in Ensenada for the Baja 1000 was one of the best highlights of my life. We never did get together for a beer in La Paz. 😁