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I watched this so many times when i was younger, can’t believe this came out 7 years ago ! 😢
@ellamatthews81543 жыл бұрын
10 years ago 😮
@iceKOId Жыл бұрын
When he posted 3 years ago it had been 7 years .@@iceKOId
@joshwilkinson89662 ай бұрын
i remember his track whore sister lol
@user-fc1zs1wh9g2 ай бұрын
His dad just died last week. He had a heart attack while recreational riding at a local SoCal track. RIP, Dan and best wishes and prayers for the family and all affected.
@showtime9515 жыл бұрын
Yeah, after i watched this video, a week later i heard his dad passed. Sad. Rest in peace
@kyb42065 жыл бұрын
Super shitty. Bless the villapoto family.
@aaronanderson76195 жыл бұрын
So sad to hear he passed away...this family gave ALL for RV's success.
@jeffk39295 жыл бұрын
Millions of dollars there all very wealthy.And they were a distinctional family from the start.
@davejradkins65645 жыл бұрын
God bless the family RIP Dan. Good Father good man!
@Davido505 жыл бұрын
I can't deny that this broke my heart a little bit... For the whole family but mostly for Ryan. I remember my son growing up at the track, he won a lot and I took too much of the fun out of it for him..... Wish I wouldn't have done that... Then a friend of ours was killed in a rhythm section at 11 years old. 2 weeks later my son broke his tib-fib in that same rhythm section. At that point in time we gave racing up..... we still ride for fun and it means more now than it ever did....
@cambo69116 жыл бұрын
Dude I’m sorry to hear that
@baylenguy26025 жыл бұрын
Cambo6911 Wow...you laid it all out there for your son and made some great memories. Glad you can ride together for fun together. So fabulous. Did travel baseball for my son since 5 yrs old. He got a college scholarship and now pitches in college. So much sacrifice for our kids...would do it all over again.
@jeffk39295 жыл бұрын
Cc
@mmoore3807 Жыл бұрын
@@baylenguy2602 Thank you so much, I appreciate the kind sentiment
@cambo6911 Жыл бұрын
@@jeffk3929 That's great to hear my friend, super happy for you guys 👍
@cambo6911 Жыл бұрын
RIP Dan Villopoto.
@EuroMotorsportsAZ5 жыл бұрын
When did he die?
@jaredleavermx944 жыл бұрын
I remember meeting Villopoto a few years back. I've met a lot of pros over the years and ALL of them except one have been happy to meet a fan and talk to them. I knew some people that could get me and my dad into the Anaheim pits at the end of the night once everything had quieted down. Saw Villopoto hanging out next to his rig while the guys were starting to tear things down so figured we'd say hi. Can't remember how he placed that night, but the guys face was just cold and indifferent. He was nice enough to take a pic with us but just turned and walked away once the camera was lowered lol. Guess this video shows thats just how he is. Shame a professional athlete could seem so unhappy about what they do.
@CHEEDSICLE5 жыл бұрын
Riding dirtbikes is supposed to be super fun, what is the point if it is not fun anymore?
@sebastiannai43814 жыл бұрын
They're just human. We all have bad days now and then. Some of us have a lot more bad days than others.
@_Bryant.R4 жыл бұрын
@@sebastiannai4381 well when you are in a situation like that, contracts, expectations, goals from your sponsors, sometimes it can get to you. RV is happier than ever now that all of that had passed. It's fun until your fast is not fast enough, your consistent is not consistent enough, and you constantly reminded that you have to do your job and deliver.
@ariatenna7974 жыл бұрын
Watching him at his peak was some awesome racing
@Fitz744 жыл бұрын
Watching this 10 years later you sometimes forget how fast Ryan was if he was racing today in his prime he would still be the most dominant person
@natebrown21117 ай бұрын
If you watch this and are completely blown away by the family's behaviours then you have never raced schoolboy motocross
@AndyCallumVLOG5 жыл бұрын
Easy to repeat what you hear in the video clown
@jamesireland91885 жыл бұрын
The best ever, as far as I'm concern. Never the field has been stacked up with so many champions when he raced, never all racers have been trained at such a high level, and yet he was the champ Back to Back to Back! He was so focussed. The perfect rider. RV was a real Viper!
@SymonSaysTV6 жыл бұрын
Ryan Villopoto is such an inspiration!:)
@leslieblaze829211 жыл бұрын
I met RV in 2007 at LV finals. He said"Hey Im Ryan". Like i didnt know who he was. 🤣🤣 He is humble and an amazing man.
@MitchellBoggs Жыл бұрын
THE GOAT RC!!!!! NOBODY WILL EVER COME CLOSE TO WHAT CARMICHAEL DID 15 TITLES IN MX AND SX IS CRAZY
@geezer.d.luffy.4 жыл бұрын
GOKU RV was pretty close... he won 10 out of 13 full seasons in what he compete!!!!
@rcarpena254 жыл бұрын
@@rcarpena25 yeah it's too bad he got hurt
@geezer.d.luffy.3 жыл бұрын
R.I.P Dan Villopoto. (Ryan’s Villopoto’s dad)
@luke_20175 жыл бұрын
my respect for this rider
@AndreyZzz9 жыл бұрын
could you imagine having to walk out of your million dollar parents home, and struggle?! fuck me!
@Towlieee5 жыл бұрын
Yes, I actually watched all of it. I enjoyed it but fuck me, No scene in the entire thing shown strugle. I bet they'd slit their own throat if I said "all u have to eat is ramen noodles for 24 hours"
@Towlieee5 жыл бұрын
@@Towlieee u comments are dumb I bet u would shit and who would eat ramen for 24 hours u stupid
@nickmeyers25335 жыл бұрын
He makes it look easy But his level of riding is very rare. Its funny to watch you remote cowboys make you're comment's! Would love to see you're talent on a dirt bike heros. 🤣
@markramirez30903 жыл бұрын
@@markramirez3090 I like supercross, I like these 22-CR, 7-JS, 2-RV racers and a lot of racers are racing now. I have a Kawasaki 250f, I'm not a professional, and the guys and I drive on weekends and in our free time. We have a lot of good racers who drive now.
@AndreyZzz2 жыл бұрын
I raced enduro for years in the late 70’s early 80’s, my Dad never went to one race, I never told him that hurt my feelings, but even then, I kind of raced and kicked ass, for him. RIP Dan
@deborahchesser73754 жыл бұрын
ryan is my most favorit motocross rider ever
@timcarknard969011 жыл бұрын
This video has tought me that the motocross life really sucks ass. I guess im lucky to be just a kid who just putts around in the woods and has never had parents who liquidated there entire lives to put the best into me.
@vic234010 жыл бұрын
are you putting enough effort on racing?
@stefane45810 жыл бұрын
No I enter a race once or twice a year usually a harescramble. I do it just for fun, I dont care if i win or loose, it takes riding to a whole new level of fun. Being to serious about racing I think can for sure make your life in a non fun direction.
@vic234010 жыл бұрын
Well I mean...It's a job. Same way for any other motorsport. You start at 4, and ages 9-18 it's as serious as it's ever going to get. You HOPE that it stays fun enough to offset the bullshit, but sometimes it doesn't. Prime example is Kimi Raikonnen. I honestly believe he races because he gets cut a wicked check, he'd rather be in Finland fishing. Doesn't give a damn about winning. His mentality is more "If i'm going to be here, I might as well win", not "I MUST win at any cost".
@MichaelF19 жыл бұрын
Very good points there. thanks for the insight, I agree, I dont think mx is a healthy lifestyle, these guys get mentally and physically destroyed all day everyday, they must have a lot of metal in there bodies by the time they retire, and as you said a lot of guys just think of it as a job, I would think of it only as fun, as soon as its a job, im out.
@vic23409 жыл бұрын
+vic2340 I wouldn't mind doing this as a job, i've already managed to get permanent damage to my body because of it. And atleast it would've been a job and a lifestyle that i enjoy, i'm going to a mx school this year, and probably next year too. Nothing but good memories of it. I'm not out to be the best though, it'd be fun, but the only thing i want with my bike, is what it gives me. Joy.
@YainMx8 жыл бұрын
Ryan is probably one of my favorite motocross/supercross rider
@royalgeesey5 жыл бұрын
What a great story and champion! It was heart warming to see the whole family back together at the end of this show.
@MrSnapy111 жыл бұрын
Much respect for the entire Villopoto family
@7pines776 жыл бұрын
RIP Dan Villopoto you will be missed!
@venco585 жыл бұрын
He is one of the best! The man suffered some serious injury's but came back and won.And he did nothing but make our sport look good! Sad he retired but am honored to see the man race. Plus he's from Poulsbo Wa. Not far from my home.
@carlconnelly64708 жыл бұрын
The difference with the construction company is that you can keep running it even if your son wants his own business. And you could have a more secure income to fall back on.
@zackknoll16153 жыл бұрын
My son told me to watch this and I have to say as a mom of a motocross rider at a very young age I know exactly what they were feeling in the days when he was just a kid chasing that dream. You are an inspiration to others and thank you for sharing your story..
@mxtrisha11 жыл бұрын
This makes me look at Ryan Villopoto way different!
@wetnoodle887410 жыл бұрын
The most inspirational thing i've ever watched, he is simply, amazing
@samgordon710810 жыл бұрын
One of the best, to bad he retired he could be on top for 2-3 more years... Even The GOAT says he is one of the best, respect
@carlitosza8 жыл бұрын
Very proud and much respect for this fellow Washingtonian!
@ostracizedone5 жыл бұрын
509 here!
@ChippeWAjawsh4 жыл бұрын
when a Family like the Villopoto's Worked so hard to get were they are and then the Family coming apart and then getting back together, even stronger then before. That's a Champion Family to me. No Fan can or should have negative things to say, when they don't realized your human too. Great Videos and cool to See Ryan at some of the Supercross races. We saw him in St. Louis.
@stevepadilla97295 жыл бұрын
My parents don’t push me to be successful I push my self cuz I want to be successful. Ryan is a legend. He went through all that and still made it. You can do anything if you put your mind to it!!
@peytonstevens34664 жыл бұрын
I have a new respect for Villopoto...
@djlowes11 жыл бұрын
Legend
@kirannaik78222 жыл бұрын
I have watched this video probably 20 times. Every family has friction and growing pains but you can tell they all love and want the best for each other. his mom and sis seem sweet. I was sad to hear that his father has passed, best wishes for the whole family. I am glad to see Ryan now has kids and they had reunited .
@supergmx10464 жыл бұрын
I think Mike allesi made Ryan push his hardest an made him faster
@maxhartzler775310 жыл бұрын
this is motivation for kids. They may become one of the best in the world later!
@minescrew992810 жыл бұрын
Who’s here in 2024 still rewatching it?
@zachkowanick412 ай бұрын
Rip Dan. raised a true legend. You will be missed ☝🏽
@zacharygrosser41153 жыл бұрын
Mad props Ryan you are a true champion...
@jmecillakennedy71025 жыл бұрын
I’m back again in 2022 just a week after the Outdoors started. I can’t believe it’s already been 8yrs since he retired. It really doesn’t seem that long ago. Dunge just came out of retirement to give it another go. This sport moves so fast. Who’s else is here in 2022?
@Bt26x Жыл бұрын
Even at this younger age, I can tell Kylie Villopoto is a sharp young lady with good values who grew up watching her brother become "Somebody Great!". A few months ago, (6 years after this vid), I read an interview of her in a MX mag, (Dream jobs), as she now works in the industry. Her attitude impressed me there also. Who ever tries to marry that gal better be a hero, or working on it, because she will not accept anything less, and she should not. Watch this gal earn a great life also. Good values, are worth keeping. :)
@EarthSurferUSA4 жыл бұрын
Rip Dan 🙏🏾❤️
@vandalize35 жыл бұрын
Respect for the Ryan ! Becoming a multi cahmpion under a lot of pressure and injuries
@erikbravo5278 жыл бұрын
This was very well made, very inspirational and real.
@kmak44155 жыл бұрын
Ryan Villopoto is the 🐐 of supercross. 4 titles in a row and look at the people he raced! He should’ve had 5 in a row but still 4 is amazing only him and McGrath has won 4 in a row
@colecash7496 Жыл бұрын
Wow. Behind the scenes of the best years in pro motocross. Amazing story.
@PermianBasinExperience2 жыл бұрын
All the haters!!! Lol regardless this guy is a millionare and his name will always be one of the greatest of supercross and motocross
@markw24276 жыл бұрын
Holy shit his parents play favourites...
@mattymarshall33611 жыл бұрын
I gotta get a drink 😂😂😂👌🏻
@matthewwolfe84868 жыл бұрын
+Matthew Wolfe hsha
@TheMyronStube8 жыл бұрын
Lol
@if_ckedyourmom5 жыл бұрын
Very good doc.... Loved every minute!
@user-zx1ir7jt4c5 жыл бұрын
This is great stuff...I didn't know it even existed..
@StephenLee52910 жыл бұрын
Truly Amazing and Inspiring. wow you know People think that success just happens. This is the side we dont get to see. Everyone can learn somthing from the Villapoto's. God bless and RIP Mr. Villapoto
@derailleurmind04544 жыл бұрын
Shows true grit!
@AN-yr7nm2 жыл бұрын
to be 100% honest, i never really was a fan of villopoto, like i always new he was amazing, but he never was my favorite. but after watching this, he is my favorite, and he deserves what he got.
@teamtoys9711 жыл бұрын
This dude is a f***ing champion
@coopertherriault54392 жыл бұрын
i love riding and have shared it with my son's. would not push to this level.
@jmstew6427 жыл бұрын
Ryan ROX!!!!
@brokensoul13989 жыл бұрын
Budds Creek MD Villopoto smoked the entire world at the MXDN, something I will never forget seeing.
@albertandrews1304 жыл бұрын
For you people who hate Ryan Villipoto you go and beat 4 supercross titles or shut up and keep your opinions to your self
@graysonjohnson77296 жыл бұрын
Damn Straight.
@anthonycavalliotis87365 жыл бұрын
Grayson is slim shady well you can still hate people while not having achieved whatever they have
@swagswag62865 жыл бұрын
Just remember only reason the number 5 has any is because rv left
@bbdl70425 жыл бұрын
RIP Dan... Ryan is a legend in the sport I hope to see him join a team soon and be a coach.
@rvrbarnacle794 жыл бұрын
esta muy bueno este video
@tomasdotto90448 жыл бұрын
My heart goes out to Villopoto family Rip Dan
@Bdiz254204 жыл бұрын
My big bro that got me into racing always has picked at me about looking like Poto as a kid lol at 9:10 that could've been my smaller twin as a teen lol. I missed this when it aired, thanks for posting.
@HvyWeight10 жыл бұрын
11:35 that Motocross De Nations statistic is haunting. How can you be THAT good , thats so impressive.
@FishTheShooter3 жыл бұрын
I get to see him win next weekend at Houston :D
@maxtri745211 жыл бұрын
Villopoto in my favorites dirtbike rider
@turv_og63212 жыл бұрын
u r the best
@loganjohnston152810 жыл бұрын
Approved 👏👏👏
@oneshotbwurii73555 жыл бұрын
His parents carried him up the mountain only to be kicked off when they reached the top, while Ryan ran off with the waiting vultures.
@cknorris36447 жыл бұрын
Is that really what happened? And is this still going on? I thought he reimbursed them...
@user-zx1ir7jt4c5 жыл бұрын
He did and it’s his body that was beat to death.
@bbdl70425 жыл бұрын
Eventually a man has to be his own man not live under mommy and daddy every single day.
@micky-jproductions57755 жыл бұрын
Hard to match what this guy has done. It’s a hard grind he’s done what most pros will never do. I’m no pro but I have so much respect for him and what he accomplished good job RV
@rvrbarnacle795 жыл бұрын
Villopoto the best
@DJNivlem10 жыл бұрын
Tough times for sure. I miss Ryan. Always knew he was a natural from day 1.
@texassportsoutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Sick video!
@FPVFlier6 жыл бұрын
RV....a champion in the world...
@pokdin676211 жыл бұрын
it really doesn't rain that much here it is pretty though you appreciate it, especially when you come back home after a bit
@jrodthegreat14 жыл бұрын
He was so burned out, from all the stress.
@mtnbikerva15 жыл бұрын
He's amazing!
@hcaZv210 жыл бұрын
geeze, thats really insane to hear this story honestly. my deep condolences to his family for their loss. really quite the story.
@anthonybrz5 жыл бұрын
the money the fame, its the root of all evil... deep as hell. feels.
@anthonybrz5 жыл бұрын
I don't get how you could kick your parent out of your life, they sacrificed so much for you.
@RafaelGonzalez-hw8iw11 жыл бұрын
Loretta’s is the toughest race I ever did by far, it doesn’t get much bigger than that
@paygerodenbeek77655 жыл бұрын
I remember when I was young I finally qualified for Loretta Lynn’s. All the hardships. I started resenting my father with how he was pushing me. And I remember refusing to go because of all they were putting me through. I didn’t want to do it. My dad still hasn’t forgiven me. I hope he sees this video. It’s not always worth it.
@ChaseandGavin2 жыл бұрын
i met ryan in 2014 he is a quiet guy
@BrianMillerlivingit3305 жыл бұрын
I was at St. Louis that year too
@Cr1ngedClient6 жыл бұрын
It ain’t a easy road to the top or for the people that get you there either. I can see it from both sides . His parents see that he could be great and ran with it . He should never of sent his dad away and his dad should of seen his a young man now . I’m dreading my little boy growing up it’s terrifying.
@JC-un4bg Жыл бұрын
Rest in peace Dan!
@MrKnnthc935 жыл бұрын
Crazy eye @ 11 sec. Whoa!!!!!!
@WW-sj7zk4 жыл бұрын
Really that is how they end the video
@kalebfew31865 жыл бұрын
KALEB FEW go to part 2
@mattmozey1135 жыл бұрын
Oh wow. First time seeing this. I know his dad died right around the red bull straight rhythm. Hope Ryan found peace.
@danw9946 Жыл бұрын
I LOVE motocross and dirt bikes more than anything, but this is definitely not what I want to have to go through to MAYBE become a pro. I will stick to racing/riding for fun.
@SureShotImages11 жыл бұрын
nice good ryan villopoto thank you champion to ryan !! i am to french thank you beautiful to moto cross !! bye ryan !
@chichiwat6911 жыл бұрын
I never liked him but... I truly admire his lack of personal attachment to supercross he will walk away when he wants . He is in control. I think he’s an introvert and sometimes I think he didnt have patience for the cameras in his face and silly questions. But for sure he had massive amounts of discipline and focus
@joeantolak46294 жыл бұрын
Ryan your awesome
@Nerino12511 жыл бұрын
Villopoto style 6:34 Best ever.
@thumpernats3 жыл бұрын
Man I don't know When Mitch Payton says it may never happen again beating them by so much , he'll Jett was 2 seconds gates then the 450's this weekend at Unadilla!!!!
@MrBmessick Жыл бұрын
As a father of rider whose name is Hayden gothe check him out. That bullshit your kid makes it .that's all him. Yes we have to do whatever it takes to get there but when they do make it.. it's up to them! That's our jobs as parents they don't owe us a thing! MOTORCROSS IS A WAY OF LIFE!!
@jasongothe69165 жыл бұрын
He reminds me so much of ricky carmichael. maybe even a better back story because of all the drama. Came from nothing. Even has the red hair :). They need to do something like this for Ricky. Just imagine smashing your leg to bits on a horror fall like that, ending up in traction for months, all the pain and agony, then getting back on a MX bike knowing one fall which is highly possible racing at the pace these do. That in itself is insane to me. Great rider and story.
@Dynamic3DLtd4 жыл бұрын
What a great sister
@podcastparlor41285 жыл бұрын
That was cold for Ryan to send pops home like that. He should have maybe tried to get a job if he had a skill then go to the track on Saturday instead of just hanging around. Ryan at 07des nations was the coldest anyone has ever been on a bike
@tomsy65223 ай бұрын
There's a lot of sadness in that kids life. Sad.
@sherrigaskin56563 жыл бұрын
A lot of sadness, yes he lost his dad, but the dudes probably the most supportive and caring wife of any rider out there, and how bout his sister., not to mention he could stop by the dealership on his way home from practice and buy 50 brand new bikes
@lylesommers1249 Жыл бұрын
I don't like dungy I love villopoto monster energy kawi the life stories. Would love to see him and James race when he was healthy.😃😃😃😃😃😃
@michaelstewart30425 жыл бұрын
Still shocking seeing his parents talking like that. Meanwhile look at their house.
I watched this so many times when i was younger, can’t believe this came out 7 years ago ! 😢
10 years ago 😮
When he posted 3 years ago it had been 7 years .@@iceKOId
i remember his track whore sister lol
His dad just died last week. He had a heart attack while recreational riding at a local SoCal track. RIP, Dan and best wishes and prayers for the family and all affected.
Yeah, after i watched this video, a week later i heard his dad passed. Sad. Rest in peace
Super shitty. Bless the villapoto family.
So sad to hear he passed away...this family gave ALL for RV's success.
Millions of dollars there all very wealthy.And they were a distinctional family from the start.
God bless the family RIP Dan. Good Father good man!
I can't deny that this broke my heart a little bit... For the whole family but mostly for Ryan. I remember my son growing up at the track, he won a lot and I took too much of the fun out of it for him..... Wish I wouldn't have done that... Then a friend of ours was killed in a rhythm section at 11 years old. 2 weeks later my son broke his tib-fib in that same rhythm section. At that point in time we gave racing up..... we still ride for fun and it means more now than it ever did....
Dude I’m sorry to hear that
Cambo6911 Wow...you laid it all out there for your son and made some great memories. Glad you can ride together for fun together. So fabulous. Did travel baseball for my son since 5 yrs old. He got a college scholarship and now pitches in college. So much sacrifice for our kids...would do it all over again.
Cc
@@baylenguy2602 Thank you so much, I appreciate the kind sentiment
@@jeffk3929 That's great to hear my friend, super happy for you guys 👍
RIP Dan Villopoto.
When did he die?
I remember meeting Villopoto a few years back. I've met a lot of pros over the years and ALL of them except one have been happy to meet a fan and talk to them. I knew some people that could get me and my dad into the Anaheim pits at the end of the night once everything had quieted down. Saw Villopoto hanging out next to his rig while the guys were starting to tear things down so figured we'd say hi. Can't remember how he placed that night, but the guys face was just cold and indifferent. He was nice enough to take a pic with us but just turned and walked away once the camera was lowered lol. Guess this video shows thats just how he is. Shame a professional athlete could seem so unhappy about what they do.
Riding dirtbikes is supposed to be super fun, what is the point if it is not fun anymore?
They're just human. We all have bad days now and then. Some of us have a lot more bad days than others.
@@sebastiannai4381 well when you are in a situation like that, contracts, expectations, goals from your sponsors, sometimes it can get to you. RV is happier than ever now that all of that had passed. It's fun until your fast is not fast enough, your consistent is not consistent enough, and you constantly reminded that you have to do your job and deliver.
Watching him at his peak was some awesome racing
Watching this 10 years later you sometimes forget how fast Ryan was if he was racing today in his prime he would still be the most dominant person
If you watch this and are completely blown away by the family's behaviours then you have never raced schoolboy motocross
Easy to repeat what you hear in the video clown
The best ever, as far as I'm concern. Never the field has been stacked up with so many champions when he raced, never all racers have been trained at such a high level, and yet he was the champ Back to Back to Back! He was so focussed. The perfect rider. RV was a real Viper!
Ryan Villopoto is such an inspiration!:)
I met RV in 2007 at LV finals. He said"Hey Im Ryan". Like i didnt know who he was. 🤣🤣 He is humble and an amazing man.
THE GOAT RC!!!!! NOBODY WILL EVER COME CLOSE TO WHAT CARMICHAEL DID 15 TITLES IN MX AND SX IS CRAZY
GOKU RV was pretty close... he won 10 out of 13 full seasons in what he compete!!!!
@@rcarpena25 yeah it's too bad he got hurt
R.I.P Dan Villopoto. (Ryan’s Villopoto’s dad)
my respect for this rider
could you imagine having to walk out of your million dollar parents home, and struggle?! fuck me!
Yes, I actually watched all of it. I enjoyed it but fuck me, No scene in the entire thing shown strugle. I bet they'd slit their own throat if I said "all u have to eat is ramen noodles for 24 hours"
@@Towlieee u comments are dumb I bet u would shit and who would eat ramen for 24 hours u stupid
He makes it look easy But his level of riding is very rare. Its funny to watch you remote cowboys make you're comment's! Would love to see you're talent on a dirt bike heros. 🤣
@@markramirez3090 I like supercross, I like these 22-CR, 7-JS, 2-RV racers and a lot of racers are racing now. I have a Kawasaki 250f, I'm not a professional, and the guys and I drive on weekends and in our free time. We have a lot of good racers who drive now.
I raced enduro for years in the late 70’s early 80’s, my Dad never went to one race, I never told him that hurt my feelings, but even then, I kind of raced and kicked ass, for him. RIP Dan
ryan is my most favorit motocross rider ever
This video has tought me that the motocross life really sucks ass. I guess im lucky to be just a kid who just putts around in the woods and has never had parents who liquidated there entire lives to put the best into me.
are you putting enough effort on racing?
No I enter a race once or twice a year usually a harescramble. I do it just for fun, I dont care if i win or loose, it takes riding to a whole new level of fun. Being to serious about racing I think can for sure make your life in a non fun direction.
Well I mean...It's a job. Same way for any other motorsport. You start at 4, and ages 9-18 it's as serious as it's ever going to get. You HOPE that it stays fun enough to offset the bullshit, but sometimes it doesn't. Prime example is Kimi Raikonnen. I honestly believe he races because he gets cut a wicked check, he'd rather be in Finland fishing. Doesn't give a damn about winning. His mentality is more "If i'm going to be here, I might as well win", not "I MUST win at any cost".
Very good points there. thanks for the insight, I agree, I dont think mx is a healthy lifestyle, these guys get mentally and physically destroyed all day everyday, they must have a lot of metal in there bodies by the time they retire, and as you said a lot of guys just think of it as a job, I would think of it only as fun, as soon as its a job, im out.
+vic2340 I wouldn't mind doing this as a job, i've already managed to get permanent damage to my body because of it. And atleast it would've been a job and a lifestyle that i enjoy, i'm going to a mx school this year, and probably next year too. Nothing but good memories of it. I'm not out to be the best though, it'd be fun, but the only thing i want with my bike, is what it gives me. Joy.
Ryan is probably one of my favorite motocross/supercross rider
What a great story and champion! It was heart warming to see the whole family back together at the end of this show.
Much respect for the entire Villopoto family
RIP Dan Villopoto you will be missed!
He is one of the best! The man suffered some serious injury's but came back and won.And he did nothing but make our sport look good! Sad he retired but am honored to see the man race. Plus he's from Poulsbo Wa. Not far from my home.
The difference with the construction company is that you can keep running it even if your son wants his own business. And you could have a more secure income to fall back on.
My son told me to watch this and I have to say as a mom of a motocross rider at a very young age I know exactly what they were feeling in the days when he was just a kid chasing that dream. You are an inspiration to others and thank you for sharing your story..
This makes me look at Ryan Villopoto way different!
The most inspirational thing i've ever watched, he is simply, amazing
One of the best, to bad he retired he could be on top for 2-3 more years... Even The GOAT says he is one of the best, respect
Very proud and much respect for this fellow Washingtonian!
509 here!
when a Family like the Villopoto's Worked so hard to get were they are and then the Family coming apart and then getting back together, even stronger then before. That's a Champion Family to me. No Fan can or should have negative things to say, when they don't realized your human too. Great Videos and cool to See Ryan at some of the Supercross races. We saw him in St. Louis.
My parents don’t push me to be successful I push my self cuz I want to be successful. Ryan is a legend. He went through all that and still made it. You can do anything if you put your mind to it!!
I have a new respect for Villopoto...
Legend
I have watched this video probably 20 times. Every family has friction and growing pains but you can tell they all love and want the best for each other. his mom and sis seem sweet. I was sad to hear that his father has passed, best wishes for the whole family. I am glad to see Ryan now has kids and they had reunited .
I think Mike allesi made Ryan push his hardest an made him faster
this is motivation for kids. They may become one of the best in the world later!
Who’s here in 2024 still rewatching it?
Rip Dan. raised a true legend. You will be missed ☝🏽
Mad props Ryan you are a true champion...
I’m back again in 2022 just a week after the Outdoors started. I can’t believe it’s already been 8yrs since he retired. It really doesn’t seem that long ago. Dunge just came out of retirement to give it another go. This sport moves so fast. Who’s else is here in 2022?
Even at this younger age, I can tell Kylie Villopoto is a sharp young lady with good values who grew up watching her brother become "Somebody Great!". A few months ago, (6 years after this vid), I read an interview of her in a MX mag, (Dream jobs), as she now works in the industry. Her attitude impressed me there also. Who ever tries to marry that gal better be a hero, or working on it, because she will not accept anything less, and she should not. Watch this gal earn a great life also. Good values, are worth keeping. :)
Rip Dan 🙏🏾❤️
Respect for the Ryan ! Becoming a multi cahmpion under a lot of pressure and injuries
This was very well made, very inspirational and real.
Ryan Villopoto is the 🐐 of supercross. 4 titles in a row and look at the people he raced! He should’ve had 5 in a row but still 4 is amazing only him and McGrath has won 4 in a row
Wow. Behind the scenes of the best years in pro motocross. Amazing story.
All the haters!!! Lol regardless this guy is a millionare and his name will always be one of the greatest of supercross and motocross
Holy shit his parents play favourites...
I gotta get a drink 😂😂😂👌🏻
+Matthew Wolfe hsha
Lol
Very good doc.... Loved every minute!
This is great stuff...I didn't know it even existed..
Truly Amazing and Inspiring. wow you know People think that success just happens. This is the side we dont get to see. Everyone can learn somthing from the Villapoto's. God bless and RIP Mr. Villapoto
Shows true grit!
to be 100% honest, i never really was a fan of villopoto, like i always new he was amazing, but he never was my favorite. but after watching this, he is my favorite, and he deserves what he got.
This dude is a f***ing champion
i love riding and have shared it with my son's. would not push to this level.
Ryan ROX!!!!
Budds Creek MD Villopoto smoked the entire world at the MXDN, something I will never forget seeing.
For you people who hate Ryan Villipoto you go and beat 4 supercross titles or shut up and keep your opinions to your self
Damn Straight.
Grayson is slim shady well you can still hate people while not having achieved whatever they have
Just remember only reason the number 5 has any is because rv left
RIP Dan... Ryan is a legend in the sport I hope to see him join a team soon and be a coach.
esta muy bueno este video
My heart goes out to Villopoto family Rip Dan
My big bro that got me into racing always has picked at me about looking like Poto as a kid lol at 9:10 that could've been my smaller twin as a teen lol. I missed this when it aired, thanks for posting.
11:35 that Motocross De Nations statistic is haunting. How can you be THAT good , thats so impressive.
I get to see him win next weekend at Houston :D
Villopoto in my favorites dirtbike rider
u r the best
Approved 👏👏👏
His parents carried him up the mountain only to be kicked off when they reached the top, while Ryan ran off with the waiting vultures.
Is that really what happened? And is this still going on? I thought he reimbursed them...
He did and it’s his body that was beat to death.
Eventually a man has to be his own man not live under mommy and daddy every single day.
Hard to match what this guy has done. It’s a hard grind he’s done what most pros will never do. I’m no pro but I have so much respect for him and what he accomplished good job RV
Villopoto the best
Tough times for sure. I miss Ryan. Always knew he was a natural from day 1.
Sick video!
RV....a champion in the world...
it really doesn't rain that much here it is pretty though you appreciate it, especially when you come back home after a bit
He was so burned out, from all the stress.
He's amazing!
geeze, thats really insane to hear this story honestly. my deep condolences to his family for their loss. really quite the story.
the money the fame, its the root of all evil... deep as hell. feels.
I don't get how you could kick your parent out of your life, they sacrificed so much for you.
Loretta’s is the toughest race I ever did by far, it doesn’t get much bigger than that
I remember when I was young I finally qualified for Loretta Lynn’s. All the hardships. I started resenting my father with how he was pushing me. And I remember refusing to go because of all they were putting me through. I didn’t want to do it. My dad still hasn’t forgiven me. I hope he sees this video. It’s not always worth it.
i met ryan in 2014 he is a quiet guy
I was at St. Louis that year too
It ain’t a easy road to the top or for the people that get you there either. I can see it from both sides . His parents see that he could be great and ran with it . He should never of sent his dad away and his dad should of seen his a young man now . I’m dreading my little boy growing up it’s terrifying.
Rest in peace Dan!
Crazy eye @ 11 sec. Whoa!!!!!!
Really that is how they end the video
KALEB FEW go to part 2
Oh wow. First time seeing this. I know his dad died right around the red bull straight rhythm. Hope Ryan found peace.
I LOVE motocross and dirt bikes more than anything, but this is definitely not what I want to have to go through to MAYBE become a pro. I will stick to racing/riding for fun.
nice good ryan villopoto thank you champion to ryan !! i am to french thank you beautiful to moto cross !! bye ryan !
I never liked him but... I truly admire his lack of personal attachment to supercross he will walk away when he wants . He is in control. I think he’s an introvert and sometimes I think he didnt have patience for the cameras in his face and silly questions. But for sure he had massive amounts of discipline and focus
Ryan your awesome
Villopoto style 6:34 Best ever.
Man I don't know When Mitch Payton says it may never happen again beating them by so much , he'll Jett was 2 seconds gates then the 450's this weekend at Unadilla!!!!
As a father of rider whose name is Hayden gothe check him out. That bullshit your kid makes it .that's all him. Yes we have to do whatever it takes to get there but when they do make it.. it's up to them! That's our jobs as parents they don't owe us a thing! MOTORCROSS IS A WAY OF LIFE!!
He reminds me so much of ricky carmichael. maybe even a better back story because of all the drama. Came from nothing. Even has the red hair :). They need to do something like this for Ricky. Just imagine smashing your leg to bits on a horror fall like that, ending up in traction for months, all the pain and agony, then getting back on a MX bike knowing one fall which is highly possible racing at the pace these do. That in itself is insane to me. Great rider and story.
What a great sister
That was cold for Ryan to send pops home like that. He should have maybe tried to get a job if he had a skill then go to the track on Saturday instead of just hanging around. Ryan at 07des nations was the coldest anyone has ever been on a bike
There's a lot of sadness in that kids life. Sad.
A lot of sadness, yes he lost his dad, but the dudes probably the most supportive and caring wife of any rider out there, and how bout his sister., not to mention he could stop by the dealership on his way home from practice and buy 50 brand new bikes
I don't like dungy I love villopoto monster energy kawi the life stories. Would love to see him and James race when he was healthy.😃😃😃😃😃😃
Still shocking seeing his parents talking like that. Meanwhile look at their house.