I honestly still couldn’t even get everything In full detail or it would have been an hour long video 😂 it was wild but we had a lot of fun, here’s to next year being less of a shitshow!
It's incredible that you had the relative success you did with minimal prep, basically a stock YZ250, and most races you were physically ill? You're a beast and I hope you can put together a program for next season. Hopefully with some real sponsorship that lets you focus more on the racing! Thanks Matt!
Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed! Already got some of the issues under control and have some great people behind me, hopefully I can build the program up a little more and have a better year next year!
True inspiration man. The factory guys are dope, but listening to these stories are what makes us fans fall in love with the sport bro. You're a true fucking savage.
Thank you! I was hoping that’s what people would like about this video, I know none of the top guys have any stories like mine 😂 there were struggles but it was a blast and can’t wait to do it better next year!
Motocross rider don’t get paid nearly enough. Matt I just subscribed and I hope that everyone else who rides a dirt bike does as well. I Love hearing the 2 stroke rip around the track
Thank you I appreciate it! I’m just stoked to do what I love and be able to at least try to make a living at it. Glad you enjoy listening to the 2 smoke’
dude! I watched the whole video and I am so thankful for the work and effort you put in these videos man! I know it's hard for me just to film at the local races and keep focused, but I can't imagine what it feels like to do it a pro national. I went to millville this year and raced amateur day and rode at meadow valley. I was cheering on that 2 stroke the whole time I was there! So much respect for you man, and nothing but good luck for you! Stay safe man
Thanks for watching! It really doesn’t bother me as long as I have people there to help me film but when I’m solo I have a hard time putting content together especially since I can’t run a GoPro on my helmet. Thanks for the cheers at Millville so bummed you didn’t get to cheer me on in the motos but we will be back for redemption next year!
Thank you, glad you’ve enjoyed it! Have always just tried to do the best I can with what I’ve got and that’s about all you can really do! Having fun helps too
We screamed our heads off for you at REDBUDDD coming down the start straight every time!!!! You had a hell of a ride! Momentum going into next year! And showing up without practicing works for you, love doing that myself. cale kuchnicki is like I just can’t qualify like that he’s so fast! Can’t wait for 23’ I already feel Like I can ride been walking 2 weeks. Take care of that burn 💪👊
Thanks for all the cheers! Glad I was able to make it work but think I could have done a lot better if I could have practiced, but hopefully we will find out next year!
You deserve so much for what you have put in Matt and the shit you have been through this year, but nonetheless you kept digging and kept your chin up. And look forward so very much to seeing you back on your two-stroke again next year and thank you for sharing your journey with us all. 👍
Thanks for following along! I’m happy with the awesome people behind me but maybe the year I’ve had will open the door up for some more help, but either way I’m stoked to keep doing it!
I’ve been a fan since your first video and this was the best one yet. Sucks you had to edit most of it from the hospital but it turned out really well. Anxiety is a major b*itch man but you wouldn’t know you were battling it with how level headed and calm you were in your videos. Shout out to your girl and Superfan for some amazing content. I look forward to joining your patreon, heal up quick man!
Sucks where I’m editing from but at least it gave me the time! The anxiety issue was tough because on the surface I always felt fine so that’s why I think it was from a past concussion I think it’s something deeper going on, but stoked I’ve got it managed now! Thanks for following along I appreciate it!
Ever since dilla I have been a fan... that arm pump is what did it for me just hearing that 2smoker in person then the arm pump ... yup that's a dude having fun and still ripping!!!! Been hooked since then. Let's go Matty b!!!!! Rep the small guys
Man, just hearing about all these big name pros and former champions talk to you like you're one of them must just be surreal, and obviously you're doing something right if they all take a few minutes to talk with you and joke with you, you did great this season no matter how you felt. You did something others couldn't, which is qualify for a PRO national on a 2 stroke. Great riding this year, looking forward to next year
There were quite a few interactions I never would have thought would happen this year! Was such a fun year, can’t wait to do it better next year, thank you for following along!
Thanks for sharing all of this with us, definitely helps knowing all the problems that you had to overcome just to get out there. Pretty amazing you were able to do as well as you did with almost no support and also your illness. Hopefully you can fix a bunch of those issues next year and put that smoker up in the top 20!
Thank you! Everyone’s got their issues to work through, some more than others but that’s part of it! I had some great help without the people behind me I couldn’t have done it at all but we were definitely on a tight budget and looking forward to doing it better next year!
Thanks for making this video, I always wondered what Sexton thought of the infamous fist pump! It's good to know that so many people around the circuit are willing to help you out, and it's cool that the factory riders give you props for running the 2-stroke against them. Not to mention all that your ol' lady puts into the team, too! 🤘
Definitely couldn’t do it without the old lady!! Was such a cool summer with all the interactions with those guys and getting to race with the best of the best on the 2 smoke, can’t wait to do it again!
I didn’t start following you until towards the end of the pro motocross series but you impressed the hell out of me man. On a 2 banger, out of a pickup truck and either you, your girlfriend or girlfriends dad as your mechanic. AWESOME.😎 👏
Thank you! That’s the only way I know how to do it, guarantee we have the cheapest program to ever hit the nationals 😂 I appreciate you following along!
WOW Matt, simply amazing everything you endured this past summer. It really takes a special kind of person to do what you did. When your young and have the desire and drive to race your dirt bike, nothing can really stand in the way. I was like that in my younger racing days so I kind of understand what it takes to do what you're doing. I love my YZ 250 smoker, and I've always been a 2 stroker. Keep up the great work that you're doing because it definitely is an inspiration for young people who love to race moto. You can do anything you want if put your mind to it and you proved that 100% this past summer. Great video. Hope to see you next summer at Budds. Thanks Matt.
I'm so happy your racing next year....this video needed made...THANKS!!!... I dry hyve & sometimes even throw up ...every mourning ....Keep em coming Matty B !!!....can't wait for 2023....you'll be better for sure going through what this year offered....I sure you figured a few things out!!! BRAAAAAAAP:!!!
Thanks for watching glad you enjoyed it! Was tough with those issues but everyone’s going through something out there and you just gotta get through it! Next year should be better we learned a lot this year
should make a go fund me page Matt so the people who want to help with your racing year could help.. You seem not to be that type of person but I bet if you made one their would be a lot of people who would love to help with the program..
I am definitely not the type but I appreciate the enthusiasm for supporting me! I’m working on a patreon where people can support that way, I’d rather do that than just a gofundme handout type deal just trying to figure out how to make the patron cool and worthwhile for people
@@mattburkeen820 I fully get that, but its the same as being a sponsor that is giving you parts for free and making your bikes better for the year to come.. These are just cash sponsors that just give it straight to you for the type of person you are and the program you run..The only people who are gonna give are the ones who want to give, nothing about it is a handout..
Let people help you Matt. GoFundMe or Patreon or any other means. Be a good receiver and remember that those who give to you are blessed in their giving and well off enough to do so.
Brilliant recap of this seasons massive achievements against semingly all odds at times. So glad to hear that you, the good lady and superfan are hoping to do next season, cant wait Matt well done sir.
Thank you, definitely had a great team of supporters behind me and we all can’t wait to do it better next year! I appreciate you following along glad you enjoyed!
Man, what fun it has been to watch! I started following after the Top Gun race at Muddy Creek. My brother took two bikes up there! Chase Marquier rode one and I forget who rode the other. It was a 2012 with red wheels and finished 9th. Congrats on the HUGE win!Anyway, keep pushing and moving forward. Hope to see you at SOBX in February. I'm gonna be there watching!
Hey Matt! I came across your channel about 2 months ago and have been watching all your videos dude!🤘😎🤘 I'm trying not to leave a super long comment....but watching your videos has brought back my memories of the 2 stroke racing days back in the late 80's early 90's. I use to race a KX250 and KX500(loved that bike) in upstate NY and then had a local Honda dealer who offered a better support program and I then got a CR250 and CR500. Long story short, watching you qualifying for the nationals has been fun to watch. I tried qualifying for Unadilla back in my expert days and came close, but I didn't make it.......still a great experience. Be safe brotha and all the best to you for the upcoming season!
Thanks for following along I’m glad you’ve enjoyed them! Sick story, glad I’m bringing back the memories for you because I know these are the times I’ll always remember! Props to you for doing it back in the day as well. Thanks for watching!
@@mattburkeen820 Yeah dude...During one of the practice sessions it was a total mud pit since it rained all night and I just remember having Ricky Johnson, Jeff Ward, Ron Lechien, Jeff Stanton, etc...all go buy me like I was standing still !! Those works 500cc bikes were sooooooo awesome sounding...unreal!!
Saw you ripping at Dilla and didn't know who you were at the time. Came home found your channel. You're the real deal Matty, always rooting for you 🤘 Hope the burn is healing up
He probably couldn’t believe he left MXGP to line up next to some clown like me 😂😂😂 was truly an honor to start next to him though he’s my hero!! I’ll never forget it
It would be so sweet if Star would hook you up with some support, it would benefit them with 2 stroke sales, you with equipment and the fans because deep down we are all 2 stroke fans.
Awesome drop dude, I can't wait for next year ! You da man , I'll come get you from the burn unit tomorrow, enough already, we gotta fix your yz ..miss you man 😔SF
You dont have to be the best to have bunch of followers.you give it your all and that gets my respect.enjoy the videos buddy actually catching up on them all.love the honosty man.ill be cheering for u at all the races.you have my respect brother.keep doing what your doing.good people.
As soon as you mentioned your anxiety I was hoping your not to stubborn to seek help for that. Not asking anything about your medical information but know there is a lot of men out here that take medication to help with anxiety to include me. Looking forward to watching your next season!
Oh yea I have been given medication for it as well but it hasn’t helped that issue. It’s crazy because I usually feel fine on the surface and then it just hits me, that’s what makes me think it’s something deeper from a past concussion or something. But stoked I found a solution to it!
Started following you as soon as I saw you on that two-stroke. Dude you are a true testament to what it means to be a true privateer man and to do it on a 250stroke in a stacked field. I'm a true fan Matty. Super stoked to be able to follow you next season bro good luck to you and God bless
Hell yea glad the 2 smoke caught your eye! True privateer is the only way I’ve ever known so it really doesn’t bother me, just gotta make it work with what ya got! Thanks for being a fan and following along I really appreciate it!
Dude, you have no idea how many fans you picked up. You qualified for all the Nationals on a 2 stroke bike anyone could get! David vs Goliath level stuff. Somebody at Yamaha please hook this guy up!
It’s been so cool I never expected so many people to get behind it! And I wish they would I’ve got some help otherwise but been buying all my Yamaha stuff
Absolutely incredible season, you will get better and really get more relaxed. Very well made video. lots of great racing coverage. hope the 2023 season is a great adventure. Keep the two smoke rolling.
#Privateerlife ... Another awesome video Matt. Your content always on point. Keep giving to guys with allot larger budget than you. Love the 2stroke, love what you doing and fortunate to share in your journey. Hope to see you kill it next year.
Thank you so much, glad you’re enjoying all the content! Been having a lot of fun with it and can’t believe how much it has grown so gonna do my best to keep it going!
Matt what a terrific summary of your season, Great video! Mate the issue's you have had to overcome to race is incredible. You're so humble and an inspiration. So good to hear that you are going at it next season. Learning what you did this year is going to be so helpful next. Big shout out to the people who helped you along the way. Good to see you tell us about who helped you too. Well deserved help I must add. Keep doing the videos Matt they're awesome. All the best from Australia.
Thank you for all the kind words I really appreciate it! Excited to take what I learned and do it better next year. And yes definitely couldn’t have done it without the help of lots of awesome people!!
One of us motoheads has to start a gofundme style page where you can donate money each round to your favorite privateers so you guys can at least make some dough off of all this. The effort and money that goes into a privateer program just isnt fair on you guys. I'll be at southwick this year..$100 donation coming your way when I see you brother. Keep on rippin!
Thank you very much! That would be super cool and I agree with you but unfortunately it’s the path we chose so I can only help but feel so bad for ourselves 😂 hopefully I will see you at southwick!
Thank you so much! Hard to get people to watch or do one thing for longer amounts of time nowadays with shorter attention spans so it means a lot to me that you enjoyed the whole thing!
Followed the whole series from England and loved every minute of it dude, from somebody who rode and also spun spanners for a British champ 2 stroke rider I understand your struggles but those long ass drives you do are something else. I hope to watch your progression next year hopefully with some sponsors on board dude I'll be rooting for you, love an underdog story and that 2 stroke life good luck for next year and stay humble.
Thanks for following along! The drives are gnarly but I’ve never been afraid of a road Trip ever since I got my drivers license so it really doesn’t even bother me anymore 😂 got some great people on board and hopefully some more incoming, super grateful to have help to do this. And thank you!!
@@mattburkeen820 super humble kid you'll go a long way and you'll always be a fan favourite riding that 2 stroke. Good luck for next season I be rooting from across the pond dude merry Christmas to you and yours too.
I really enjoyed this 1 Matty. I never knew you suffered from anxiety. Ive been on meds since 2006. I've thrown up before as stress has got the better of me. I don't care where you come in the racing,just love the road trip you take us on and the brutal honestly. I visited a mate the other day. I said, " Be following this dude on UA-cam, 2stroke rider Matty Burkeen". He replied, yep...been following him for just over a month". LOL. And we're both from New Zealand. Can you do a video for Christmas day? Anything will do. Looking forward to 820 cleaning up in 2023.
Hell yea thank you guys for following along from so far away! The issues were gnarly but stoked I got them figured out now for next year. Got some more content in the works I’ll do my best to get something out Christmas Day for you!
@@mattburkeen820 Wow Matt! That hit my heart hard! Probably the coolest gift to be asked, and on Christmas Day! Having you open up and be vulnerable has created a space for others to open up and that is what it's all about! Looking forward to that Christmas video now with your 2 New Zealand moto friends!
You put that together great! I followed several privateer seasons over the years. They all had vans or motor homes and 450’s. None had this kind of grit and raw talent. I’d pay for lessons if I was local haha. Cool to see you guys taking to Jeff Walker. He’s got a great vibe too
Thank you! Did it all on my phone lol. I’ve always gone to the races like this so I don’t really know any other way. And JWalk is my boy! Need to get up to battling with him next year 💪🏻
@@andrewjck1 takes a lot of resources for sure just gonna do my best to put something together! Having a practice bike for starters will definitely help me out
The rear shock thing there at the end is funny! I blew one out once and my KX 125 at the time literally turned into a pogo-bike / bike-oleen. What's weird is it didn't feel that bad off the bike but as soon as I going past about 15 - 20mph, chatter became kangaroos!!!
Definitely felt like I was on a pogo stick out there, not ideal for racing a national 😂😂 probably the sketchiest feeling I’ve ever had on a dirtbike having to ride like that at Ironman where the track is already super gnarly
dude you are a absolute legend!!!! i hope that you have next year better results you deserve it with all the work you putt in to it. and maybe in the future a factory ride 😃😃
Thank you! Unfortunately my time has passed for the whole factory ride deal but that’s cool with me and I’ll be having a blast doing it again next year!
Hey brother give us one more year. Really you did amazing for a short notice national race program. Just qualifying is unbelievable says so much about your riding ability. I am not much different from super fan lol love seeing pro races made it too Millville and Ironman this year to root you on lol
That’s the plan! Was stoked on how I did for such a lack of prep, really looking forward to showing up ready for next year. Thanks for rooting me on at the races hope to see you out there next year!!
Dude I was there at buddy creek and asked why you weren’t out there😂. I met a lot of people there but you were definitely one of my favorite been watching for a decent time with my dad but hope you do better next year and get more help!
Thank you I appreciate it! Support is looking better for this year, excited to get the training started and get ready for the summer, almost healed up!
What a long wild road! Nice job with what you had. I’m in SW Tennessee so if your ever in the area and need a place to crash or work on your bike you’re welcome at the house. Nice job
your skills on that bike are incredible. more people need to recognize what you have been doing at nationals… it’s ridiculous. dont know any other guy who can qualify this easily on a two stroke against a gate full of 450 killers
I’ve got the nausea issues under control now so we’re all good! I’m not sure how long I’ll be out with this burn so I wouldn’t think I will make it to motorama
thats badass youll be back next season! Are you going to thunder valley? If so ill get a pit pass and come say hi! Hopefully ill be able to toss you some gas money or a case of 5 hour!!! thanks for sharing your journey brother!!!
I’m stoked for it! I’m not sure about thunder valley, it’s pretty far and would be kind of difficult to get my bike to run right in the altitude. But I’m not ruling it out, my girlfriend and I have always thought it would be sick to do thunder valley, she used to live out there and it would be like a homecoming for her so you never know you might see us there!
Awesome video. Mad respect for what you were able to accomplish with what you were working with. Yamaha should give you a bike or 2 for next year after showing what they can do straight off showroom floor. Also with all the BS there is on the choob it’s mind blowing to me how you don’t have a bigger following.
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!! Sure would be nice I would appreciate that a whole lot but I don’t see it happening but luckily I have some awesome support from independent sponsors and we will have the YZ screaming regardless! And I’m stoked with how the following has grown since it was pretty much nonexistent 6 months ago, just gonna keep doing my thing and hope it keeps growing!
Keep racing my guy hopefully we get you some sponsors for next year I was rooting for you at dilla first seen you at dilla been watching you since maybe we well see each other I just moved down to North Carolina couple weeks ago
What are your training plans? Cardio? Weights? Bicycle? Your already making the videos and have a following, give us a way to support the program. Build a loop and keep us in the loop. Then we can support the loop, you just ride 😂. That’s what we’re here for….
With no practice bike this year I had to do pretty much all my training off the bike at the gym with a lot of cardio and core and a little bit of strength, hoping to practice a lot more next year. And working on finishing up a patreon so people can support, thank you!!
Glad you found a way to make it to the end 😂 it was definitely a sick summer I wasn’t around for much of the 90s but If this is what they were like then I bet they were sick!
Dude, best video yet. How crazy of a experience. Even my fiancé is in shock with what you went through and she barely knows moto. THE LOCAL LEGEND
I honestly still couldn’t even get everything In full detail or it would have been an hour long video 😂 it was wild but we had a lot of fun, here’s to next year being less of a shitshow!
It's incredible that you had the relative success you did with minimal prep, basically a stock YZ250, and most races you were physically ill? You're a beast and I hope you can put together a program for next season. Hopefully with some real sponsorship that lets you focus more on the racing! Thanks Matt!
Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed! Already got some of the issues under control and have some great people behind me, hopefully I can build the program up a little more and have a better year next year!
Yes definitely want to see you out there in 2023!!!
We will be 2 smokin next summer!
True inspiration man. The factory guys are dope, but listening to these stories are what makes us fans fall in love with the sport bro. You're a true fucking savage.
Thank you! I was hoping that’s what people would like about this video, I know none of the top guys have any stories like mine 😂 there were struggles but it was a blast and can’t wait to do it better next year!
@@mattburkeen820 GO MATTY !!!!!!!!
@@pathpe2401 🤙🏻🤙🏻
this is what we call PASSION!
Definitely love what I do!! A lot!
Motocross rider don’t get paid nearly enough. Matt I just subscribed and I hope that everyone else who rides a dirt bike does as well. I Love hearing the 2 stroke rip around the track
Thank you I appreciate it! I’m just stoked to do what I love and be able to at least try to make a living at it. Glad you enjoy listening to the 2 smoke’
dude! I watched the whole video and I am so thankful for the work and effort you put in these videos man! I know it's hard for me just to film at the local races and keep focused, but I can't imagine what it feels like to do it a pro national. I went to millville this year and raced amateur day and rode at meadow valley. I was cheering on that 2 stroke the whole time I was there! So much respect for you man, and nothing but good luck for you! Stay safe man
Thanks for watching! It really doesn’t bother me as long as I have people there to help me film but when I’m solo I have a hard time putting content together especially since I can’t run a GoPro on my helmet. Thanks for the cheers at Millville so bummed you didn’t get to cheer me on in the motos but we will be back for redemption next year!
@@mattburkeen820hell yea dude I'll be repping you for sure!
Super inspiring to see the effort you put in man. 2 strokes are life.
Thank you! It’s tough but a lot of fun and to me it’s all worth it. Love my 2 smoke!!
Right on Matt way to hang in there. You have come so far! We all are pulling for you!
Thank you! It’s been a fun journey super excited to try to keep it going as long as I can!
I’ve watched every video this year and you are beating all the odds and proving what can be done with a limited budget and heart! Keep it up brother!
Thank you, glad you’ve enjoyed it! Have always just tried to do the best I can with what I’ve got and that’s about all you can really do! Having fun helps too
Bloody awesome, you are living the dream, next year will be even better.. I'm learning just watching you ride, 👍👍👍
Thank you, can’t wait for next year really do think we have a lot more in store for 2023! Glad you’re enjoying
We screamed our heads off for you at REDBUDDD coming down the start straight every time!!!! You had a hell of a ride! Momentum going into next year! And showing up without practicing works for you, love doing that myself. cale kuchnicki is like I just can’t qualify like that he’s so fast! Can’t wait for 23’ I already feel
Like I can ride been walking 2 weeks. Take care of that burn 💪👊
Thanks for all the cheers! Glad I was able to make it work but think I could have done a lot better if I could have practiced, but hopefully we will find out next year!
Appreciate ya pullin back the curtain & givin the 411 on your season...Imo you did the 2smoke & yourself proud & can't wait for part2 next summer!!
Figured people would like to see this so I’m glad you enjoyed! It was a lot of fun and can’t wait to do it much better next year
I agree 100 % from Northern Indiana...
You deserve so much for what you have put in Matt and the shit you have been through this year, but nonetheless you kept digging and kept your chin up. And look forward so very much to seeing you back on your two-stroke again next year and thank you for sharing your journey with us all. 👍
Thanks for following along! I’m happy with the awesome people behind me but maybe the year I’ve had will open the door up for some more help, but either way I’m stoked to keep doing it!
Dude you’re absolutely living life to the fullest.. That’s Sick 🤙🏽
Thank you! Not doing it the easy way but had so much fun and would do it all over again in a second!
I’ve been a fan since your first video and this was the best one yet. Sucks you had to edit most of it from the hospital but it turned out really well. Anxiety is a major b*itch man but you wouldn’t know you were battling it with how level headed and calm you were in your videos. Shout out to your girl and Superfan for some amazing content. I look forward to joining your patreon, heal up quick man!
Sucks where I’m editing from but at least it gave me the time! The anxiety issue was tough because on the surface I always felt fine so that’s why I think it was from a past concussion I think it’s something deeper going on, but stoked I’ve got it managed now! Thanks for following along I appreciate it!
Nice to hear a inside view well done Matt all the best from the UK
Thank you glad you enjoyed it!
Ever since dilla I have been a fan... that arm pump is what did it for me just hearing that 2smoker in person then the arm pump ... yup that's a dude having fun and still ripping!!!! Been hooked since then. Let's go Matty b!!!!! Rep the small guys
I definitely have always had a good time with it! Glad you’ve been enjoying the content, thank you for following along!
Way to go Matt, we are all rooting for you!
Thank you so much!!
Love that the video length was a 30+2. Love your stuff man, can't wait to see what's ahead
Didn’t plan it to be that length but funny how that worked out! Thanks for watching and following along got a lot more in store for next year!
Made it all the way 30 + 2! Love your passion for the sport and your determination to grind it out! You're already at "Legend" status in my book!!!
Impressive commitment to the content! Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it, can’t wait to do it better next year!
Awesome season, Awesome story, yeah Matty B!
Thank you! It was a fun one for sure
Man, just hearing about all these big name pros and former champions talk to you like you're one of them must just be surreal, and obviously you're doing something right if they all take a few minutes to talk with you and joke with you, you did great this season no matter how you felt. You did something others couldn't, which is qualify for a PRO national on a 2 stroke. Great riding this year, looking forward to next year
There were quite a few interactions I never would have thought would happen this year! Was such a fun year, can’t wait to do it better next year, thank you for following along!
Thanks for sharing all of this with us, definitely helps knowing all the problems that you had to overcome just to get out there. Pretty amazing you were able to do as well as you did with almost no support and also your illness. Hopefully you can fix a bunch of those issues next year and put that smoker up in the top 20!
Thank you! Everyone’s got their issues to work through, some more than others but that’s part of it! I had some great help without the people behind me I couldn’t have done it at all but we were definitely on a tight budget and looking forward to doing it better next year!
Thanks for making this video, I always wondered what Sexton thought of the infamous fist pump! It's good to know that so many people around the circuit are willing to help you out, and it's cool that the factory riders give you props for running the 2-stroke against them. Not to mention all that your ol' lady puts into the team, too! 🤘
Definitely couldn’t do it without the old lady!! Was such a cool summer with all the interactions with those guys and getting to race with the best of the best on the 2 smoke, can’t wait to do it again!
I didn’t start following you until towards the end of the pro motocross series but you impressed the hell out of me man. On a 2 banger, out of a pickup truck and either you, your girlfriend or girlfriends dad as your mechanic. AWESOME.😎 👏
Thank you! That’s the only way I know how to do it, guarantee we have the cheapest program to ever hit the nationals 😂 I appreciate you following along!
WOW Matt, simply amazing everything you endured this past summer. It really takes a special kind of person to do what you did. When your young and have the desire and drive to race your dirt bike, nothing can really stand in the way. I was like that in my younger racing days so I kind of understand what it takes to do what you're doing. I love my YZ 250 smoker, and I've always been a 2 stroker. Keep up the great work that you're doing because it definitely is an inspiration for young people who love to race moto. You can do anything you want if put your mind to it and you proved that 100% this past summer. Great video. Hope to see you next summer at Budds. Thanks Matt.
Thank you! Was a gnarly summer but I had an awesome time and can’t wait to do it again. Hopefully will see you at budds next year!
Awesome recap of the season sir👍🏻 im looking forward to seeing you and your team tear things up next year!
Thank you! Excited for next year and being able to go in with more of an idea of what to expect!
I'm so happy your racing next year....this video needed made...THANKS!!!... I dry hyve & sometimes even throw up ...every mourning ....Keep em coming Matty B !!!....can't wait for 2023....you'll be better for sure going through what this year offered....I sure you figured a few things out!!! BRAAAAAAAP:!!!
Thanks for watching glad you enjoyed it! Was tough with those issues but everyone’s going through something out there and you just gotta get through it! Next year should be better we learned a lot this year
Great breakdown Matt, you're awesome! Best of luck in the future 👊👊
Thank you, glad you enjoyed! Excited to do it better next year
Well done - I really enjoyed following you make the rounds this year!
Thank you! I appreciate you following along!
You did Great Matt, and next year is gonna be even better! You da Man ! Get Some !!!
Thank you! Can’t wait for a better 2023!
should make a go fund me page Matt so the people who want to help with your racing year could help.. You seem not to be that type of person but I bet if you made one their would be a lot of people who would love to help with the program..
I am definitely not the type but I appreciate the enthusiasm for supporting me! I’m working on a patreon where people can support that way, I’d rather do that than just a gofundme handout type deal just trying to figure out how to make the patron cool and worthwhile for people
@@mattburkeen820 please don't start an Only Fans! Lol.
@@mattburkeen820 I fully get that, but its the same as being a sponsor that is giving you parts for free and making your bikes better for the year to come.. These are just cash sponsors that just give it straight to you for the type of person you are and the program you run..The only people who are gonna give are the ones who want to give, nothing about it is a handout..
Let people help you Matt. GoFundMe or Patreon or any other means. Be a good receiver and remember that those who give to you are blessed in their giving and well off enough to do so.
@@ddwindowworks will have the patreon going soon, I appreciate the perspective!
Brilliant recap of this seasons massive achievements against semingly all odds at times. So glad to hear that you, the good lady and superfan are hoping to do next season, cant wait Matt well done sir.
Thank you, definitely had a great team of supporters behind me and we all can’t wait to do it better next year! I appreciate you following along glad you enjoyed!
Great recap Matty B! I hope that leg is healing good.
Thank you! It’s healing but just a slow process, I never realized how gnarly burns are
Wow, what an aamzing story and clip. You're livin the dream on a 2 stroke Matt. Well done, congrats and see ya next year. Can't wait for more 👍👍
Thank you glad you enjoyed it! Definitely living the dream ripping the 2 stroke this summer; excited for next year to be even better!
Dude I knew you were out there straight grindin, but daaaamn! Your a beast!
Wish you the best going forward!!!
Haha it never stops! The off-season has been a grind also, racers race! It’s gnarly but I have a lot of fun with it. Thank you I appreciate that!
You did awesome and a hell of a experience I enjoyed watching you and keeping up on your videos
Thank you for following along I’m glad you enjoyed! We had a lot of fun with it this summer
Man, what fun it has been to watch! I started following after the Top Gun race at Muddy Creek. My brother took two bikes up there! Chase Marquier rode one and I forget who rode the other. It was a 2012 with red wheels and finished 9th. Congrats on the HUGE win!Anyway, keep pushing and moving forward. Hope to see you at SOBX in February. I'm gonna be there watching!
I saw marquier up there on that bike, he was ripping on it! Thanks for following along, it’s been a lot of fun!
Hey Matt! I came across your channel about 2 months ago and have been watching all your videos dude!🤘😎🤘
I'm trying not to leave a super long comment....but watching your videos has brought back my memories of the 2 stroke racing days back in the late 80's early 90's. I use to race a KX250 and KX500(loved that bike) in upstate NY and then had a local Honda dealer who offered a better support program and I then got a CR250 and CR500. Long story short, watching you qualifying for the nationals has been fun to watch. I tried qualifying for Unadilla back in my expert days and came close, but I didn't make it.......still a great experience.
Be safe brotha and all the best to you for the upcoming season!
Thanks for following along I’m glad you’ve enjoyed them! Sick story, glad I’m bringing back the memories for you because I know these are the times I’ll always remember! Props to you for doing it back in the day as well. Thanks for watching!
@@mattburkeen820 Yeah dude...During one of the practice sessions it was a total mud pit since it rained all night and I just remember having Ricky Johnson, Jeff Ward, Ron Lechien, Jeff Stanton, etc...all go buy me like I was standing still !! Those works 500cc bikes were sooooooo awesome sounding...unreal!!
@@TimsCNC-Tractors-and-more so badass! So cool about Moto how you can show up with your own stuff in a truck and try to compete with the best!
@@mattburkeen820 ….absolutely brotha!! 🤘🤩🤘
Saw you ripping at Dilla and didn't know who you were at the time. Came home found your channel. You're the real deal Matty, always rooting for you 🤘
Hope the burn is healing up
Hell yea thanks for rooting for me! Doing my best to get healed up and keep it going 🤙🏻
Yep we had the same experience at Red Bud- now a big fan and liked, subscribed and shared...!!
@@pathpe2401 thank you!!
Proud of ya brother!!! See ya at the local tracks
Thank you! Hell yea I will be there 🤙🏻
That shows so much class and respect,I guarantee Cairoli appreciated and respected that,as always,good job Matt,looking forward to 23
He probably couldn’t believe he left MXGP to line up next to some clown like me 😂😂😂 was truly an honor to start next to him though he’s my hero!! I’ll never forget it
It would be so sweet if Star would hook you up with some support, it would benefit them with 2 stroke sales, you with equipment and the fans because deep down we are all 2 stroke fans.
Would be cool but I don’t see anything like that happening!! One could only dream though
Loved your Vlogs this year and this season wrap up video was brilliant.
Looking forward to following your 2023 season ✊
Thank you, so glad you enjoyed!! Got some better plans up our sleeve for 2023!
@@mattburkeen820 good stuff mate hope you and the family have a Merry Christmas and great new year 👍
@@andyfmx322 thank you, Same to you!
Awesome drop dude, I can't wait for next year ! You da man , I'll come get you from the burn unit tomorrow, enough already, we gotta fix your yz ..miss you man
😔SF
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Awesome season Matt! I hope to see you at Millville next year. Have a Merry Christmas.
Thank you! Really hoping to get back to Millville next year for some redemption. Hope you are having a great holiday season as well!
You dont have to be the best to have bunch of followers.you give it your all and that gets my respect.enjoy the videos buddy actually catching up on them all.love the honosty man.ill be cheering for u at all the races.you have my respect brother.keep doing what your doing.good people.
Thank you so much! I have a lot of fun with the content and this summer should definitely be better than last!
As soon as you mentioned your anxiety I was hoping your not to stubborn to seek help for that. Not asking anything about your medical information but know there is a lot of men out here that take medication to help with anxiety to include me. Looking forward to watching your next season!
Oh yea I have been given medication for it as well but it hasn’t helped that issue. It’s crazy because I usually feel fine on the surface and then it just hits me, that’s what makes me think it’s something deeper from a past concussion or something. But stoked I found a solution to it!
Awesome video!! Thanks for sharing, You’re one tough dude. Love watching the whole crew of top chick and superfan come together and help, so cool.
Thank you! Our crew has a good time!
This was by far the most inspirational video I've seen this year. This man is unstoppable
Thank you glad you enjoyed it! Hopefully we have less adversity for a less inspirational video next year 😂
@@mattburkeen820 😂 lol
You’re the man, Matty B!!
You’re the man Paul!
Awesome to hear the behind the scenes of what it takes at that level! Awesome job
Thank you! It was a lot but so much fun.
Man you are easily my favourite rider. I would walk past the factory tents just to get to your pit and say hi!! Legend!!
Haha hell yea that’s awesome thank you!! I appreciate that
Sickk to see the grind of a privateer. Thanks for sharing homie 👍
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it!
What you're doing is incredibly difficult. And you're doing amazing, all things considered. Hats off to to you. Keep working hard and living the dream
Thank you so much! It was a lot of fun but a little harder than even I expected. All worth it though will never forget the summer I had!
Started following you as soon as I saw you on that two-stroke. Dude you are a true testament to what it means to be a true privateer man and to do it on a 250stroke in a stacked field. I'm a true fan Matty. Super stoked to be able to follow you next season bro good luck to you and God bless
Hell yea glad the 2 smoke caught your eye! True privateer is the only way I’ve ever known so it really doesn’t bother me, just gotta make it work with what ya got! Thanks for being a fan and following along I really appreciate it!
Dude, you have no idea how many fans you picked up. You qualified for all the Nationals on a 2 stroke bike anyone could get! David vs Goliath level stuff. Somebody at Yamaha please hook this guy up!
It’s been so cool I never expected so many people to get behind it! And I wish they would I’ve got some help otherwise but been buying all my Yamaha stuff
Respect from downunder bro ...... Your going ok ..... Keep on 2smokin ..... Onya m8
Thank you! Will definitely keep 2 smokin no more of that 450 bullshit!!
Absolutely incredible season, you will get better and really get more relaxed. Very well made video. lots of great racing coverage. hope the 2023 season is a great adventure. Keep the two smoke rolling.
Thank you!! Next year should be sick, can’t wait!
Hey that’s Mark from MVR, he does our suspension and his grandson and my son are good friends, great family good people
He’s awesome! Love those guys
#Privateerlife ... Another awesome video Matt. Your content always on point. Keep giving to guys with allot larger budget than you. Love the 2stroke, love what you doing and fortunate to share in your journey. Hope to see you kill it next year.
Thank you so much, glad you’re enjoying all the content! Been having a lot of fun with it and can’t believe how much it has grown so gonna do my best to keep it going!
Great job! Way to persevere!
Thank you! Never give up!
Matt what a terrific summary of your season, Great video! Mate the issue's you have had to overcome to race is incredible. You're so humble and an inspiration. So good to hear that you are going at it next season. Learning what you did this year is going to be so helpful next. Big shout out to the people who helped you along the way. Good to see you tell us about who helped you too. Well deserved help I must add. Keep doing the videos Matt they're awesome. All the best from Australia.
Thank you for all the kind words I really appreciate it! Excited to take what I learned and do it better next year. And yes definitely couldn’t have done it without the help of lots of awesome people!!
One of us motoheads has to start a gofundme style page where you can donate money each round to your favorite privateers so you guys can at least make some dough off of all this. The effort and money that goes into a privateer program just isnt fair on you guys. I'll be at southwick this year..$100 donation coming your way when I see you brother. Keep on rippin!
Thank you very much! That would be super cool and I agree with you but unfortunately it’s the path we chose so I can only help but feel so bad for ourselves 😂 hopefully I will see you at southwick!
Hell yeah man, this was awesome. The video, the story; very easy to watch through the whole thing
Thank you so much! Hard to get people to watch or do one thing for longer amounts of time nowadays with shorter attention spans so it means a lot to me that you enjoyed the whole thing!
One hell of a year. Hope to see you doing it again next year Matty
Thank you!! That’s the plan is to do it better next year!
Followed the whole series from England and loved every minute of it dude, from somebody who rode and also spun spanners for a British champ 2 stroke rider I understand your struggles but those long ass drives you do are something else. I hope to watch your progression next year hopefully with some sponsors on board dude I'll be rooting for you, love an underdog story and that 2 stroke life good luck for next year and stay humble.
Thanks for following along! The drives are gnarly but I’ve never been afraid of a road Trip ever since I got my drivers license so it really doesn’t even bother me anymore 😂 got some great people on board and hopefully some more incoming, super grateful to have help to do this. And thank you!!
@@mattburkeen820 super humble kid you'll go a long way and you'll always be a fan favourite riding that 2 stroke. Good luck for next season I be rooting from across the pond dude merry Christmas to you and yours too.
@@Coopdegras thank you!! Merry Christmas to you as well!
I really enjoyed this 1 Matty. I never knew you suffered from anxiety. Ive been on meds since 2006. I've thrown up before as stress has got the better of me. I don't care where you come in the racing,just love the road trip you take us on and the brutal honestly. I visited a mate the other day. I said, " Be following this dude on UA-cam, 2stroke rider Matty Burkeen". He replied, yep...been following him for just over a month". LOL. And we're both from New Zealand. Can you do a video for Christmas day?
Anything will do. Looking forward to 820 cleaning up in 2023.
Hell yea thank you guys for following along from so far away! The issues were gnarly but stoked I got them figured out now for next year. Got some more content in the works I’ll do my best to get something out Christmas Day for you!
@@mattburkeen820 Wow Matt! That hit my heart hard!
Probably the coolest gift to be asked, and on Christmas Day!
Having you open up and be vulnerable has created a space for others to open up and that is what it's all about!
Looking forward to that Christmas video now with your 2 New Zealand moto friends!
You are an inspiration 💪🏻
Thank you! Just a dude having fun racing dirt bikes 🤙🏻
Hell ya man! Get it next year
That’s the plan!
You're a stud dude. Props on the honesty with your mental challenges 👊
Thank you I appreciate it! Stoked to have made some good strides on my mentality for this year
Awsome to see the progress!!
Thank you it’s been a fun journey!
Awesome video finished the whole thing
I love the commitment!! Thanks for watching!
MattyB baby!.... doin it old school coast to coast !
Lovin it brother-I’ll stay tuned in and lookin forward to your next season🤘
Braaaap
We had a blast road tripping our way through the summer! Thanks for watching, next year should be sick!
Hey Matt Im watching you all the way from Brazil,congratulations on your 22 season, wish the best for 23.
Thank you for watching! 23 will be even better
You put that together great! I followed several privateer seasons over the years. They all had vans or motor homes and 450’s. None had this kind of grit and raw talent. I’d pay for lessons if I was local haha. Cool to see you guys taking to Jeff Walker. He’s got a great vibe too
Thank you! Did it all on my phone lol. I’ve always gone to the races like this so I don’t really know any other way. And JWalk is my boy! Need to get up to battling with him next year 💪🏻
@@mattburkeen820 You will! He always says more seat time is all he did to move up in the pack. That’s more maintenance too though haha
@@andrewjck1 takes a lot of resources for sure just gonna do my best to put something together! Having a practice bike for starters will definitely help me out
Such a great video! Was so bummed at Millville when your bike gave out. Good luck in the future🤘🏼🤘🏼
Thank you! Yea that one hurt big time, I had it until I didn’t 😭
Well done brother , heal up and can't wait to see you smoking it next year !
Thank you! Stoked for next year shouldn’t be long til I’m back!
The rear shock thing there at the end is funny! I blew one out once and my KX 125 at the time literally turned into a pogo-bike / bike-oleen. What's weird is it didn't feel that bad off the bike but as soon as I going past about 15 - 20mph, chatter became kangaroos!!!
Definitely felt like I was on a pogo stick out there, not ideal for racing a national 😂😂 probably the sketchiest feeling I’ve ever had on a dirtbike having to ride like that at Ironman where the track is already super gnarly
Dude i have so much respect for you. I am glad to know you and watch your success my man. keep on shredding cheers to next season!
Thanks homie!! It’s been fun looking forward to another year of it, see you soon!
Always rooting for you buddy, and this is why!! Keep it going!
Thank you I appreciate that!!
Legend
Thank you! We had a fun summer
dude you are a absolute legend!!!!
i hope that you have next year better results you deserve it with all the work you putt in to it.
and maybe in the future a factory ride 😃😃
Thank you! Unfortunately my time has passed for the whole factory ride deal but that’s cool with me and I’ll be having a blast doing it again next year!
What did you end up taking for the nausea? I have a similar issue.
I ended up taking zofran on race day and haven’t had any issues since
Hey brother give us one more year. Really you did amazing for a short notice national race program. Just qualifying is unbelievable says so much about your riding ability. I am not much different from super fan lol love seeing pro races made it too Millville and Ironman this year to root you on lol
That’s the plan! Was stoked on how I did for such a lack of prep, really looking forward to showing up ready for next year. Thanks for rooting me on at the races hope to see you out there next year!!
Dude I was there at buddy creek and asked why you weren’t out there😂. I met a lot of people there but you were definitely one of my favorite been watching for a decent time with my dad but hope you do better next year and get more help!
Thank you I appreciate it! Support is looking better for this year, excited to get the training started and get ready for the summer, almost healed up!
gotta make some superfan merch!
That would actually be epic 😂
I love longer videos!!!!! More please
Hell yea glad you enjoyed! I’ll do what I can for another!
Another year on a 2stroke!!!
That’s right!! Don’t see myself switching from that again anytime soon or hopefully ever
What a long wild road! Nice job with what you had. I’m in SW Tennessee so if your ever in the area and need a place to crash or work on your bike you’re welcome at the house. Nice job
Thank you it was a blast, didn’t have the most resources but didn’t stop us from sending it!! And thank you for that offer I appreciate that!!
your skills on that bike are incredible. more people need to recognize what you have been doing at nationals… it’s ridiculous. dont know any other guy who can qualify this easily on a two stroke against a gate full of 450 killers
Thank you I appreciate that!! I think there will be some more people doing it next year, will be fun to have more 2 smokes on the track with me!
Just tagged along with my nephew Derek to budds creek and Ironman definitely mental game at this stage, but one hell of an experience
Hope them anxiety attacks don't come back going into whoops...nasty crash, are you doing motoromma in Harrisburg this February..?
I’ve got the nausea issues under control now so we’re all good! I’m not sure how long I’ll be out with this burn so I wouldn’t think I will make it to motorama
Love stories like this, I can very much relate to driving the shitbox to the races. Getting it done on the yzinger 🤘🤘
Just gotta do what you can with what you got! This is how I’ve always done is and I’ve always had a blast doing it. Thanks for watching!
thats badass youll be back next season! Are you going to thunder valley? If so ill get a pit pass and come say hi! Hopefully ill be able to toss you some gas money or a case of 5 hour!!! thanks for sharing your journey brother!!!
I’m stoked for it! I’m not sure about thunder valley, it’s pretty far and would be kind of difficult to get my bike to run right in the altitude. But I’m not ruling it out, my girlfriend and I have always thought it would be sick to do thunder valley, she used to live out there and it would be like a homecoming for her so you never know you might see us there!
Awesome video. Mad respect for what you were able to accomplish with what you were working with. Yamaha should give you a bike or 2 for next year after showing what they can do straight off showroom floor. Also with all the BS there is on the choob it’s mind blowing to me how you don’t have a bigger following.
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!! Sure would be nice I would appreciate that a whole lot but I don’t see it happening but luckily I have some awesome support from independent sponsors and we will have the YZ screaming regardless! And I’m stoked with how the following has grown since it was pretty much nonexistent 6 months ago, just gonna keep doing my thing and hope it keeps growing!
You are the man! Insane!
I do what I can! Thanks for watching!
Keep racing my guy hopefully we get you some sponsors for next year I was rooting for you at dilla first seen you at dilla been watching you since maybe we well see each other I just moved down to North Carolina couple weeks ago
Gonna do my best to keep it going, thanks for cheering me on!!
What are your training plans? Cardio? Weights? Bicycle? Your already making the videos and have a following, give us a way to support the program. Build a loop and keep us in the loop. Then we can support the loop, you just ride 😂. That’s what we’re here for….
With no practice bike this year I had to do pretty much all my training off the bike at the gym with a lot of cardio and core and a little bit of strength, hoping to practice a lot more next year. And working on finishing up a patreon so people can support, thank you!!
perfect video for folding my clothes. honestly driving around the country racin a 2 stroke you must sometimes feel like ur in the 90's
Glad you found a way to make it to the end 😂 it was definitely a sick summer I wasn’t around for much of the 90s but If this is what they were like then I bet they were sick!