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The thing I notice about Jett is he always seems to have a grip on the bike with his legs. He has so much control which is why he looks like he is out there on a mild ride. I am betting some of his secret is in his core, leg strength and endurance. Sometime guys are just physically put together to do certain things.
I think it's his balance. Look up a bull rider named jb mauney, winningest bull rider in America. They did a little 15 minute documentary on him and he said he accredited his success to his balance that he trained by standing on a basketball when he was a kid, hour or two a day he said he would do. Everybody talks about jett doing things others can't and a lot of those things are saves when the bike gets sideways, i don't think he can make those saves without incredible balance through the hips.
Jett reminds me of when Sam Hill hit the downhill scene with his different line selections and using terrain to jump through sections to smooth it out. Love watching your breakdowns Johnny ✊🏼
I started watching Supercross again after hearing about Deegan. He's the next champion, but man the Lawrence Brothers are the definition of cool calm and collected every race.
I'm looking forward to Deegan/Lawrence battles. We'll also have Hymas, DeFrancesco a few others to make it interesting. Gonna be fun. Jett is gonna be really hard to beat.
Jett and Hunter have old heads on young shoulders, they manage races with great patience and glass. They are so far above the rest at the moment. Haiden Deegan is coming along very nicely as is Hymas, it is fun too watch the growth.
Ahhh the facts are JETT is in his own category.. hes simply a mx prodigy...hes not even trying ...he the best rider in the world today...the only person that can try to keep up with him is his older sister Hunter .. watching jett ride that red bike is so fun...bet the mechanics love hem he doesn't trash the bikes he so smooth...once in a hundred year rider for sure...👍👍👍
I think sexton would have been right with him, if not better, if he stayed healthy. I say that because sexton also rides with near flawless technique. That said, aj did point out why sexton loses the front end and jet doesnt.
I'm so impressed with Deegan, it's rare to see a son who's father had so much success do better and look super hungry!!!! Brian has done a super job as a father!!! What a rookie year
Great video bro, this is the best niche MX content online right now. Please keep it coming even if the views are not as much as dramar based topics. You are doing it. Don’t stop. And you don’t quit…
I love watching these breakdowns. The longer the better. I was watching the races with my buddy and said that Jett reminded me of Baggett when he was in El Chubracaba mode and cound find lines no one else could that were smooth. I wonder what you would find if you did a breakdown comparison of how Kenny rides now as compared to before he destroyed his arms. I started thinking about after seeing a video of Kenny jumping tbrough whoops when the old Kenny woukd never jump the whoops and was one of the best ever at skimming them. I think he squeezes the bike with his legs much more than young Kenny but is still one of the best despite having to learn how to adapt his style because of his arms.
Good point. Before the injuries nobody could touch Kenny in the whoops. That's not the case now. Don't know if it's because of physical changes from the injuries, psychological issues because he doesn't want to get hurt again or just natural slowing from getting older.
@@RobertKrus thanks...did you see what he did to his left arm? Its a miracle he still has it. I really think Kenny had to adapt his style to learn how to ride differently by using his legs way more, amd if you look at his bike without anyone on it, in the pits, there is grip tape all over the frame/chasis for him to use in unison with the legs. I dont think Kenny gets enough credit for what he has accomplished just getting back on a bike, plus getting back to one of the top 7 or so riders in the world.
I am studying all of these styles much more now, after realizing last year how much better Jett was in tune with the physics of his body and bike. And it's making me a better rand faster rider, not simply because of technique, but because of moving towards every movement having to require perfect positioning and power. My rides now are about making zero mistakes, at ever faster speeds. IT's pretty fun at age 67 to be getting this. Thanks for this post, and thanks to the Lawrence brothers, who are both riding well
yes indeed and good job! get into AJ Catanzaro's stuff at the Moto Academy... they talk about this technique all the time. its a game changer for sure.
Totally agree. Jett, Hunter and Deegan are by far the most fun to watch.... well, we can count on Shimoda coming through the entire pack every Saturday, but other than that..
Hey I'm an old guy looking at all this stuff. I raced in the 80's and was a big follower of the stuff that Bailey was teaching back then. What struck me as really cool about Jett was that you could see how much (in my opinion) that his technique is echoes from the past. He rides like Johnny'O and Bailey. It was all about smooth back then. So I'm happy to see the "new" actually being called next level, and it is. But it's being coached by Johnny O'Mara. It's old school to me. Jett looks like Dave Bailey when he rides, but yeah standing up more.
Standing up isn't new. I've always stood everywhere but the corner's apex. What is different from old school is that we used to go balls out into the turn then brake hard, pivot to make the turn and nail the throttle. That's not the fastest way around a corner. Better to come in at the fastest possible speed that doesn't require slamming on the brakes to make the turn. That's what Jett is so good at. Probem is that if you misjudge the speed at which you can make the turn you'll be on the ground. IMO, that's why Sexton crashes so much. He's good, just not as good as Jett or Eli.
Im an old fart too and still love watching old races with Bailey, O'Mara, Johnson, Ward, Lechein, Glover, and the Hurricaine. I agree that The O'Show and Bailey were silky smooth, and Johnny is Jetts coach, but they had developed most of their style by the time they got to the USA and Johnny although Johnny has been great at tuning their styles . I read an article about the Lawrence brothers and how the amateur racing system here in America is not producing racers like the old days, like the 80's, and Europe is much more like the US used to be whereby kids travel city to city to race all kinds of tracks in different conditions week to week and year round. The Lawrence brothers moved there and hit the road racing 4-5 times a week as kids. Thats the way it used to be in the US. The article went on to say that once a kid shows any promise or starts winning he ends up at a training facility most of the year racing the same basic tracks every day whereby the tracks are prepped and groomed and they are preparing to race mainly Loretta Lynns. They arent travelling city to city racing all sorts of different tracks not near as much as was the case. I think the article made some good and key points although i didnt completely agree that the facilities didnt offer much of anything in comparison, but i think its like what happens in the NFL somewhat. All the college kids, train before the draft just for the combine. The combine is where the NFL coaches and execs are invited to watch most of the countries top players do timed drills and races to judge speed and agility as well as catching drills, weight lifting events to gage strength and so on. A player who may not have the same aptitude for actually playing the game like a true talent can move himself into a higher pick by doing well at the combine. This system has shown its cracks and some of the better organizations dont fall in love with players who have great combines necessarily, like Bill Bellicek and Andy Reid who know gow to find the right players moreso than most.
I didn't "EXPECT" F-18 Fighter JETT to win every moto this far jumping into the 450class at his age & weight. But I am NOT surprised, this is why, #1-Jett's father has been teaching his children "Life skills since birth, #1again, the children "BOUGHT -IN" to everything DAD told them (I didn't Buy in or believe anything my DAD told me) I don't think I'm the only one. #2 the children were very studious at what they Studied,, (MOTOCROSS), The children know NOW what DAD has been pounding in their mind meant. DAD should be aknowleged & respected for this. These Lawrence boys have that"inner-drive too, look out every body the Lawrence boys are here 🏁🏆🏁
I find myself doing this sometimes, where I don't put enough strain on my calfs and then my heels sink. Great video, something I'll be cognizant of in the future 👍
Jett and his bikes have a mechanical-biological consciousness connection - not yet understood - where he just thinks the next move and the bike obliges. Unlike Stewart, who was ultra fast but had a serious problem with gravity, this young wonder boy just doesn't ever fall and looks like his just at 8/10ths cruising around the track. Just amazing.
@@maartenvanhappen6913 - it is a take on the UFO literature where some ufo-ologists have been told (from military people) that the craft(s) is (are) a biological/mechanical apparatus with consciousness and the alien communicate with the "machine" via mental thought. My analogy - very much "tongue-in-cheek" is that Jett telepathically instructs his CR450F to do perfect laps. I wasn't counting on anyone asking me what I was alluding to. 🤣🤣
Don‘t forget Roczen did have some serious injuries in his career which lead him to adopt his riding style to still can ride. Roczen was also very smooth when he was the rookie…
Hopper by far has the best analysis for anything motocross.. it's sicc how you point out things that happen on the track that the average can't see... Great job homie 🤘🏾
Jett would be in a three way fight with Tomac and Sexton 30 seconds ahead of the pack like last year. Remember last year when they were half a lap in front of third every moto. Jett has not been tested yet. It would be great to see if he is tested and shows us how much is there. It's like watching Stew or the goat in perfect season's with 2nd place way back, no competition.
Jett has more "travel" than most other racers because of his size... remember, the legs are also part of a MX'ERS suspension. This allows Jett to move around more on his bike, which helps him better manipulate it. Thanks for the video. 👍
He's relaxed. Let's see the heart rate data. Let's see Jett's Trials skills compARED TO THE COMP. My bet is that he has the lowest heart rate to speed ratio; and that other riders heart rates are spiking with speed bursts. His visual processing frame rate is higher. High peripheral vision. High acuity in depth perception. Flow state rider
Out on an EMTB ride today, was thinking that riding two wheels and surfing (my other fav sport) reveals a person's integration with their equipment, in a spectacular way. Some people make what they do, poetry in motion. Like world surfing champ, Mark Richards way back when. Mark made the WAVE look better ! Jett does this riding dirt.
I really want Tomac, Sexton and all the big hitters back so I can watch Jett put to bed all the rumours that he wouldn't be as good. Jett isn't even riding his quickest yet. Wait till next year with more time on the bike and then he will be blowing the doors off everyone .
Toes in also forces your knees to bind and keep them from going too far forward. New school is knees nearly always above, or slightly behind, the pegs.
Kenny made things hopeful. Is he racing at the next round? How about Sexton? Any word from him yet? As for whose scrub was better, I think they're fairly equal.
Always appreciate your attention to the fine nuances of Mx/Sx. It takes a rider who has trained professionally to demonstrate the athleticism required to ride at the highest level. Thanks for that. Which lites class rider will eventually challenge the Aussie Bro(s)? #832- the teammate, #75, #30, #24, OR the #238? (Hunter is the gatekeeper right now & somebody will need to solve his puzzle to get to Jett.) Will #96 join his baby bro in the premiere class? Looking forward to your assessments as the "cream rises".
The lawrence boy's are just a class of there own at the moment.they did the same thing in Australia but not at this level. And if they don't stop jett soon there going to have a hard time stopping him. Hunter is just doing jetts game to enough too win the overall smart thinking really mind games at it's best
Thanx for the explination. I enjoy your content. You have a good eye. Seems to me The new school way is more like how a mtn bike is ridden. Most guys train with road n mtn bikes. Maybe???!!!
It's no wonder Jett claims he's NEVER had arm pump. He's loose, relaxed, perfectly balanced and flowing with the bike rather than manhandling it everywhere. These boys are taking the rest back to school
These are great points. I'd like to see Kenny on his previous bikes. I've never seen an RMZ pro level or otherwise that didn't require more energy to ride fast. After 40 years, I've only always seen a rider's lap times improve after leaving the RMZ for another brand. More proof RC is a unique animal.
Jus my opinion, he's fast but it really looks dominating when you get lucky in a series and most top 450 guys are injured, or dealing with industry issues and are not as motivated and really nothing to prove, where this guy is performing for the bosses and has alot to prove when it comes to being locked in and not having to worry about having a secure ride in long future especially with a title.
I watched Deagans latest video and was wondering…… How do these guys concentrate and stay in the zone when the fans are pestering them to no end for pics, autographs, etc….. It’s nuts.
Chicks dig dudes with no visors!! And the roost was so bad RJ was roosting the droon! The way Jett rides uses less energy throughout the moto to allow him to not get as fatigued then the other riders! I thought Haiden did it better myself! And also the way he rode the seacond moto was epic in my book! He came from last to 6th! RJ could not even catch him! I do not know what his lap times were I am going to have to look. Besides his win I think it was his best moto yet. He was full send all moto!! JOHNNY BROOOOOOOOOOOOOPER ROCKS!
You can't tell me Chase is still out for any good reason other then he doesn't wanna crash trying to win. Such bs he got handed that tittle and then just blew off motocross.
I noticed no matter what rut in a corner Jett used he always maintained a steady forward speed. But Ken would almost stop mid-corner. Then drops the clutch or wacks the throttle open. Not smooth
In Jet I see exceptional fitness and stamina, core and leg strength, and agilty. He's exceptional in his corner speed. I love watching him fly through corners. Watch how he rarely cut-turns. He runs a larger radius that is optimum for his acceleration. His tire spin acceleration out of corners is perfect for him. Lastly, his starts are superior too. The kid is a phenom. But..., with no Tomac or Sexton to race against, how fast is he really?
What do you think of Kenny's Suzuki? Is this bike slowing him down a bit? Or, is Kenny experienced enough in bike set-up to make the Suzuki as fast as any bike?
For Ken not riding much nor racing outdoors was pretty impressive and made Jett work for it. Imagine if he started at the beginning. Pretty sure if Tomac was healthy this again would be another championship in the books..
Pretty sure you can’t see what 90% of people are seeing. You are looking at his performance on an extremely difficult track where he was cautious, especially after crashing. He wasn’t at 100%
He is above everbody because there is no competition.the fast guys are hurt.kenny came off the couch and kept him on his toes.if eli sexton Anderson mookie craig or kenny put the time in jett wouldn't run away with this.