MotoGP™ turns back the clocks to 2006 and takes an in depth look at Nicky Hayden during his title-winning year on board the Repsol Honda machine in our latest "Champion Profile".
PHX Master Yes but glory lasts forever. He wasn't the best rider but he was one of the grittiest and it earned him 1 championship. A MotoGP World Championship. Praise doesn't get much higher than that.
Nicky Hayden, one of the nicest guys! In 2006, he was Mr Consistent, even though not the fastest. His consistency and Rossi's crashes meant he became the World Champion. A gentleman and a good rider. R.I.P Nicky!
One of the great memories was seeing him win in '06... hard to believe he is gone. R.I.P to one of the greats and one of my all time favorites. Sad day for auto-moto racing. :'(
I met him at Barber he hung with the fans in the trees while we watched Roger Hayden get his first win ! He could have stayed in the ac but he hung with the fans a real dude !
a champion, a gentleman, a brother, a son, a uncle, a husband... My inspiration. God speed Nicky. Thank you for everything. Earl's Racing Team for life!!!
Nicky Hayden era un pilota formidabile un vero fenomeno del motociclismo un idolo per molti statunitensi e non solo era un ragazzo semplice che proveniva da una famiglia modesta umile.Nicky è riuscito a realizzare il sogno Americano nella MotoGp gareggiando con i migliori piloti riuscendo a vincere molti Gp nel mondo delle corse all'epoca dove in quei tempi il protagonista indiscusso era Valentino Rossi e proprio con quest'ultimo che ha svolto le più grandi battaglie in pista riuscendo a vincere il meritato titolo iridato MotoGp...Che tu possa ora riposare in pace campione.
i remember him as a rookie at 15...and the announcers (maybe even the same old guys)were amazed. as was i, this kid could ride like that and didnt even have a drivers license yet. racing pro with his older brother tommy, i think, at that point...he may have only been 14 im not sure
that is the funnest thing I ever herd. the reason he won the championship that year was pure luck. who wins championship with ONLY 2 wins ? = only the lucky guy. If Rossi didn't crash in valencia Hayden can only dream about the winning the championship. Like he used to say thanks to Toni Elias he won the championship, it's not that he was the best or something, so stop making him a champion that was pure luck, and he could NEVER ever repeat that even if you give him a JET motorcycle. Valentino Rossi the greatest
Hahahahaha, nice joke. He won a championship with shitty two victories and because Rossi had a lot of reliability problems with the yamaha. Worst champion ever!!! 3 victories in his whole career, what a joke
LMAO !! Hayden has been unable to beat his own teammate and rookie redding on the same bike. He got the big powa motah he whined all year and yep he is darn faster: three tenths and 15th overall ! Yeaaahaw. Even the new Suzuki is faster than the "champ" !!! LOL !
I've heard many say that Nicky was lucky to win the title in 2006. There is nothing like luck.. Did u see the way he muscled past Rossi in Valencia? Rossi buckled under the pressure and Hayden didn't... it was grit and determination that won him the title!
The Rossi fans say that. Hayden went head to head with Rossi in 2006 and won the title. Both of them had bad races. Rossi admitted that he messed up in Valencia. Hayden easily could have lost the title after his idiot teammate(Pedrosa) took them both out in Portugal. After the 2006 season the Honda bikes were not very good. The 2007 bike was a travesty. I met Hayden when he was racing in the AMA Superbike series here in the USA, where he won the SBK title in 2002. He was the nicest person in the paddock...period ! I honestly believe Nicky would have battled for a WSBK title had he not have died. For whatever reason the SBK bikes suited his riding style better than MGP. I miss watching him race. Had he won the WSBK title he would have been the only person to ever win a title in the 2 top series in the world as well as the AMA SBK series. He was only 34 when he passed...that was just too damn young ! RIP Champ !!! #69Forever
@@raymondchapman5990 Stop hating Pedrosa about what happened. Hayden had forgiven him, and mistakes like that can happen to anyone. That was just an unfavorable situation for such a mistake.
Nicky is just awesome! he will always be my favorite rider, win or loose, i root him on. I remember sitting on the couch watching the race with my dad, crying tears of joy as Nicky Hayden crossed the finish line he was crowned 2006 champion! GO KENTUCKY KID!
Wish u all the best for Hayden's condition some days ago on street accident. I hope that Hayden could be healthy again fron the trauma that he has achieved from the crash.. Gws
2006 is the best season when much the competitif rider and nicky hayden give the surprise for all rider and then he's the champions #salute and miss him
Another guy here wanting to pay his respects to number 69 after hearing the tragic news RIP Kentucky Kid One of the great personalities that instantaneously stood out the moment I started watching MotoGP.
would love to see the USA produce another rider like '06 Nicky in the modern era. im sure there are some youngsters, somewhere out here, who have the talent and ambition. hopefully sooner rather than later
I'm from the UK mate and tbh with you it's only a matter of time before you folks produce another legend cos these Europeans have had their time, I thought Hopper was gona do it but hey it's gona happen
Hayden consistency to catch a point give him title, it shows winning isn't everything. In fact hayden only won 2 races but he has the world champion title, that more worth than just a victory. He's true sportsman in motogp we will miss you nicky, the kentucky kid :((
The battles between Nicky and Rossi in 2006 are the main reason I even started watching Moto GP. Such a disappointment he went out like he did. RIP Nicky
RIP Nick Hayden. You will be sorely missed. A great guy and great sportsman. While Motogp no longer wanted you as a (real) competitor, nevertheless as a person you were always welcome, appreciated and loved. the world of international professional road racing is sadder today. detractors and fans will miss you alike. God bless.
What I'm very like from Nicky, he never complain too much about everything, just race...and whatever we say, He one of the MotoGp Champion! that's the fact.
Dani has the potential. if there is somebody who had a lot of bad luck, it´s Dani. but the man can ride. He has won a lot in the final stages of the 2012 season. If he starts the 2013 season the way he finished 2012, he has alot of chance to be World Champ.
There's a difference between "Luck" and "Consistency". He might've only won 2 races that season, but he finished top 3 how many times? This is why they award the title based on cumulative points, not how many wins someone had.
exactly! It must be noted, that Rossi, and italian on an italian bike did nothing. He said the Ducati factory will not listen to riders and act insulted if told their bike design needs changing. In fact Ducati always has to get special favors to be competitive, like more displacement than competing machines. If they want to compete, build a competitive bike, don't ask for rules changes to cheat your way to the top!
I rather hear this music over Justin Bieber and One Direction anyday of the week. Nice video of Nicky Hayden capturing the Moto GP title back in 2006. I got into Moto GP at the beginning of 2007.
To those who say Nicky is a Lucky bugger, I agree. Given Rossi's record, it definitely takes some luck to fight a world championship neck and neck with the Doc. However, it was his consistency that put Hayden in the position to win and in the end he did. Thoroughly deserved and his win was probably one of the most popular. If Rossi was going to lose to someone, I'm Happy it was Nicky.
He is not off. He is traying to make competitive the Ducati a lot of years. The other riders are very very strong too, from first to the last. MotoGp is MotoGp because is the house of the best riders in the world. Make a fifth position is not bad.
RIP Hayden, Always in our hearts!
Some of the best words I've heard "ladies and gentlemen salute the 2006 Motogp world champion ,it's the American Nicky Hayden"
And now he's gone 😭😭😭
PHX Master Yes but glory lasts forever. He wasn't the best rider but he was one of the grittiest and it earned him 1 championship. A MotoGP World Championship. Praise doesn't get much higher than that.
@@Konformation07 its been 5 years now we lost Hayden.
@@phxmaster9684 its been 5 years now.
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Nicky Hayden, one of the nicest guys!
In 2006, he was Mr Consistent, even though not the fastest.
His consistency and Rossi's crashes meant he became the World Champion.
A gentleman and a good rider.
R.I.P Nicky!
When the incident happened at Estoril, I thought that was it for Hayden but then Rossi messed up in Valencia
Just heard the news. RIP Hayden, you were a great rider and you'll be missed by everyone in the MotoGP paddock
One of the great memories was seeing him win in '06... hard to believe he is gone. R.I.P to one of the greats and one of my all time favorites. Sad day for auto-moto racing. :'(
we will miss you so much Nicky
Rest in peace Nicky Hayden, Thanks for the memories Nicky, you were one of a kind and a true example to us all. #RideOnKentuckyKid
I met him at Barber he hung with the fans in the trees while we watched Roger Hayden get his first win ! He could have stayed in the ac but he hung with the fans a real dude !
Wish i could meet him too:( now its impossible.. Lucky you have such a nice memory of him!
a champion, a gentleman, a brother, a son, a uncle, a husband... My inspiration. God speed Nicky. Thank you for everything. Earl's Racing Team for life!!!
RIP Nicky you was a magnificent rider and it was nice to see you crowned world champion in 2006
Fingers crosses for Nicky! Hope you pull through mate!
Sadly he lost this one :'( I'm really sorry
Nicky Hayden era un pilota formidabile un vero fenomeno del motociclismo un idolo per molti statunitensi e non solo era un ragazzo semplice che proveniva da una famiglia modesta umile.Nicky è riuscito a realizzare il sogno Americano nella MotoGp gareggiando con i migliori piloti riuscendo a vincere molti Gp nel mondo delle corse all'epoca dove in quei tempi il protagonista indiscusso era Valentino Rossi e proprio con quest'ultimo che ha svolto le più grandi battaglie in pista riuscendo a vincere il meritato titolo iridato MotoGp...Che tu possa ora riposare in pace campione.
RIP my American brother. Team Honda Repsol 69 always and forever!
We'll miss you nicky
i remember him as a rookie at 15...and the announcers (maybe even the same old guys)were amazed. as was i, this kid could ride like that and didnt even have a drivers license yet. racing pro with his older brother tommy, i think, at that point...he may have only been 14 im not sure
Ride In Peace.
We never forget "Legend Of The Kentucky Kid".
Gone but not forgotten. Never forgotten.
Give him the Repsol Honda and he will start winning again .
LMAO !!
that is the funnest thing I ever herd.
the reason he won the championship that year was pure luck. who wins championship with ONLY 2 wins ? = only the lucky guy. If Rossi didn't crash in valencia Hayden can only dream about the winning the championship. Like he used to say thanks to Toni Elias he won the championship, it's not that he was the best or something, so stop making him a champion that was pure luck, and he could NEVER ever repeat that even if you give him a JET motorcycle.
Valentino Rossi the greatest
Hahahahaha, nice joke. He won a championship with shitty two victories and because Rossi had a lot of reliability problems with the yamaha. Worst champion ever!!! 3 victories in his whole career, what a joke
LMAO !! Hayden has been unable to beat his own teammate and rookie redding on the same bike. He got the big powa motah he whined all year and yep he is darn faster: three tenths and 15th overall ! Yeaaahaw. Even the new Suzuki is faster than the "champ" !!! LOL !
Yes he would win ... If you put him on the Factory Moto GP Honda and let him race in Moto 2 !!!
Rest In Peace Champ...Thanks you For bringing great race memories
RIP legend.. Thanks for everything...
He was a great person
I’m very sorry for him and for his injury
RIP champion💔😭
I've heard many say that Nicky was lucky to win the title in 2006. There is nothing like luck.. Did u see the way he muscled past Rossi in Valencia? Rossi buckled under the pressure and Hayden didn't... it was grit and determination that won him the title!
The Rossi fans say that. Hayden went head to head with Rossi in 2006 and won the title. Both of them had bad races. Rossi admitted that he messed up in Valencia. Hayden easily could have lost the title after his idiot teammate(Pedrosa) took them both out in Portugal. After the 2006 season the Honda bikes were not very good. The 2007 bike was a travesty. I met Hayden when he was racing in the AMA Superbike series here in the USA, where he won the SBK title in 2002. He was the nicest person in the paddock...period ! I honestly believe Nicky would have battled for a WSBK title had he not have died. For whatever reason the SBK bikes suited his riding style better than MGP. I miss watching him race. Had he won the WSBK title he would have been the only person to ever win a title in the 2 top series in the world as well as the AMA SBK series. He was only 34 when he passed...that was just too damn young !
RIP Champ !!! #69Forever
@@raymondchapman5990 Stop hating Pedrosa about what happened. Hayden had forgiven him, and mistakes like that can happen to anyone. That was just an unfavorable situation for such a mistake.
@@OK-fi3is 🤫
Keep fighting Nicky like we know you are right now. We all need to see that incredible smile again.
Sending our prayers to you
I was so happy for Nicky when he won that year, a humble guy with a workman-like ethic. Would love to see him up the front again!
Always in our hearts Kentucky Kid . RIP Champ
It was his destiny to win that season's world Championship...
It had to him...
Rest in peace Nicky...
We miss you...
the best MotoGp year of all time... and Nicky won the championship the day of my b-day, so... how can i not be a great fan of him ??? :)
Nicky is just awesome! he will always be my favorite rider, win or loose, i root him on. I remember sitting on the couch watching the race with my dad, crying tears of joy as Nicky Hayden crossed the finish line he was crowned 2006 champion! GO KENTUCKY KID!
Happy Birthday Nicky 69 🎂🧁🎊🥧🍰🎈🎉 Champion of Heart ❤️❤️❤️❤️.
Wish u all the best for Hayden's condition some days ago on street accident. I hope that Hayden could be healthy again fron the trauma that he has achieved from the crash.. Gws
Awesome rider I met him several times amazing person Mr. Wig. Is here to.
Good times when MotoGP was so much more exciting than now. So much more talent and so much more manufacturers.
A legend of MotoGP. Rest in Peace Nicky! 🙏🏽
2006 is the best season when much the competitif rider and nicky hayden give the surprise for all rider and then he's the champions #salute and miss him
RIP MAN ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS
Another guy here wanting to pay his respects to number 69 after hearing the tragic news
RIP Kentucky Kid
One of the great personalities that instantaneously stood out the moment I started watching MotoGP.
Great race at Assen between Edwards and Hayden. With the old track lay out ^^
YEAH, fantastic racing and the finish..🏁 WOW 🌟 Nicky was a great Champion!!! #69 🇺🇲 forever in our hearts
Remember all of it well. What a season that was... so exciting.
# Nicky Hayden #
- never forget -
the Champion on the road & of the hearts ❤
Rest in Peace 🙏
Rip Nicky still watching in 2024
He was the best in that Season! As a person and as a rider a real Champion 🌟 #69🇺🇲 forever
He was the Only American to date there competing with the Europeans. Now, MotoGP is all European. RIP Hayden. Gone too soon.
RIP Hayden..motoGP and superbike will always remember you as one one of those who are great
would love to see the USA produce another rider like '06 Nicky in the modern era. im sure there are some youngsters, somewhere out here, who have the talent and ambition. hopefully sooner rather than later
I'm from the UK mate and tbh with you it's only a matter of time before you folks produce another legend cos these Europeans have had their time, I thought Hopper was gona do it but hey it's gona happen
moonbluebob hopper had the talent for sure. Just never stayed healthy and had such poor luck
Hayden consistency to catch a point give him title, it shows winning isn't everything. In fact hayden only won 2 races but he has the world champion title, that more worth than just a victory. He's true sportsman in motogp we will miss you nicky, the kentucky kid :((
Rip Nicky Hayden 1987-2017 Moto GP and the world will miss you Champ.
Rip Nicky you're always I'm our happy hearts #longlivenicky
2006 is best season in motogp history!
Eduardo Andres Ramirez Godoy both are
Nope. 2009 was the best for me.
Muhammad Radea 2008-2009 maybe
Oh yes it is. Totally agree. 2016 ain't got nothing on 2006.
Very agree,only 2015 and 16 bettering that year
Great racer hope this new season your up there again Nicky!
The battles between Nicky and Rossi in 2006 are the main reason I even started watching Moto GP. Such a disappointment he went out like he did. RIP Nicky
Hurts every time I see it. Still can’t believe he’s gone.
RIP Nick Hayden. You will be sorely missed. A great guy and great sportsman. While Motogp no longer wanted you as a (real) competitor, nevertheless as a person you were always welcome, appreciated and loved. the world of international professional road racing is sadder today. detractors and fans will miss you alike. God bless.
What I'm very like from Nicky, he never complain too much about everything, just race...and whatever we say, He one of the MotoGp Champion! that's the fact.
WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU DUDE.
this season was so great! Good races and championship open 'till the last race!
He was young, motivated, talented and with the best bike like Marquez is today... what else do you need to win ?
That 06 Honda was a hunk of shit.
Really going to miss you Nicky.....Gods speed.
RIP, a great champion has left us.
82ND AIRBORNE
Daytona winner at 18 years of age!
Name of song pls?
RIP one of the best rider in the world, gone but never forgotten
Dani has the potential. if there is somebody who had a lot of bad luck, it´s Dani. but the man can ride. He has won a lot in the final stages of the 2012 season. If he starts the 2013 season the way he finished 2012, he has alot of chance to be World Champ.
Une légende tout simplement. Je suis toujours autant fan.
Still remembered, still missed. RIP#69
rip 69
always in our heart
all the best Nicky.we all wish you well
RIP 69. We still love you. ❤️
ruhe in Frieden nicky hayden i will never forget my friend rip champion always in you hearts
I wish this year like 2006 story...love it to waiting who's gonna be world champ till the end of session.
RIP Nicky. Great guy and rider. You will be missed.
FOREVER IN YOUR HEARTS NICKY !!!!
i want to remember you like this, greate rider! greate person..mostro della laguna! Riposa in pace
I love you, Nicky! Always have, always will. #RideOnKentuckyKid
There's a difference between "Luck" and "Consistency". He might've only won 2 races that season, but he finished top 3 how many times? This is why they award the title based on cumulative points, not how many wins someone had.
such a dramatic season it was!
Rest in Peace Champion. We will miss you.
We will miss you a lot Kentucky Boy #RideInPeace in Heaven #NH69 #NickyHayden
Nicky Hayden one of the greatest rider in motogp history
Give him Honda to tear up the sky !
2022, here after LoveLive Superstars Season 2 opening episode. Its been 5 years Hayden was dead. RIP HAYDEN.
Ciao campione eri una brava persona non meritavi di muorire così non è giusto😢😢😢😢Rip from Italy
exactly! It must be noted, that Rossi, and italian on an italian bike did nothing. He said the Ducati factory will not listen to riders and act insulted if told their bike design needs changing.
In fact Ducati always has to get special favors to be competitive, like more displacement than competing machines. If they want to compete, build a competitive bike, don't ask for rules changes to cheat your way to the top!
I remember feeling hot under the collar when Dani crashed into Nicky but i am sure Dani felt really bad about that then.
He was such a good guy and great racer. The 'Kentucky Kid'. Taken needlessly ................too soon. R.I.P. buddy.
I rather hear this music over Justin Bieber and One Direction anyday of the week. Nice video of Nicky Hayden capturing the Moto GP title back in 2006. I got into Moto GP at the beginning of 2007.
Great Stuff!
rip nicki hayden .........wrst news foe moto gp nd sbk champ....race the heaven brother....#69🌷🌷
To those who say Nicky is a Lucky bugger, I agree. Given Rossi's record, it definitely takes some luck to fight a world championship neck and neck with the Doc. However, it was his consistency that put Hayden in the position to win and in the end he did. Thoroughly deserved and his win was probably one of the most popular. If Rossi was going to lose to someone, I'm Happy it was Nicky.
You don’t call it luck when Rossi won on the “terrible Yamaha” won his but you’re gonna be disrespectful and call it when Nicky won his?
RIP Nicky Hayde, Michele Scarponi, Mike Halls
amazing championship tour by Hayden
1:38 unbelievable....
Assen 06 is something I will never forget
addio Nicky mancherai tantissimo ❤😔
Get Well Soon, Nicky.. 😢
7thyre he's gone :(
Hayden Will ride at aragon !! This week-end
Music???
Edit :
We miss you nicky
Same year as I started to watch moto gp :)
Really miss him on the race
Rest in peace, Hayden. What a bad new
Freakin stud !! RIP
He is not off. He is traying to make competitive the Ducati a lot of years. The other riders are very very strong too, from first to the last. MotoGp is MotoGp because is the house of the best riders in the world. Make a fifth position is not bad.