How lucky are we to have one of the best and most humble champions in the history of mx. This guy is a legend and so happy he came over here before hanging it up. Remember he started before Villopoto in the pro ranks. What a career he has had and always a great guy.
@@jordanemede yep. Villopoto had 8 seasons where he won a race. Cairoli had 18. In that time, Villo averaged about 6 and a half race wins a year. Cairoli averaged about 10 race wins a year for nearly two decades.
i agree not that dope . More derp than dope. KTM is struggling. I wonder how much cash he is getting to go on this crusty europeans of dirt farewell tour.
You guys suck, it’s awesome that he’s still going racing. He’s had an incredible career and was still winning races last MXGP season at 36. Quit giving a shit about results and just enjoy it for what it is. A dude who is incredible on a bike that wants to add a few US races onto the end of his career.
For sure really respecful! Barcia completely took out a little girl on 85 wednesday at Lake Elsinore while he had so much room and didn't look back one bit... I know tracks shouldn't let those kids ride there on pro days though, they should just ride on vet on that day.
@@surfviking2798 yes my friend was there too, I’m sure more people seen it. I’m sure it wasn’t his intention was to take her out obviously but he passed her aggressively and got pushed off the track. I think the track has enough lines to pass a 12 years old girl. It’s weird because he is a nice person off the track but once he puts his helmet on he shut off his brain.
Despite all the banter and bullshit you often see in the comments about USA vs GP riders, it’s great to see the level of appreciation there is from the true MX fans in America who know their shit. ✊🏻
True. This is pretty cool so see one of the top MXGP races…well a 9 time champ go race AMA. Shame in the comment sections on social media there’s still some dumb comments from people who just can’t let go of their ego to say how good Cairoli is. Hope some time American races will do a MXGP or 2 or a season sometime. It’s a shame not having them come race it
@@gildo101rossi Exactly. I am from Europe, but does that instantly mean I can’t love watching Tomac, Anderson, Ciancerulo and the boys do their thing?! Of course not! ✊🏻
@@Mockle07 same here. Always enjoy going to MXDN and seeing American riders come race. Even remember Mike Alessi coming to race Hawkstone International years ago
Think about it if you're out there practicing and AC 222, 9 time world champion passes you just stop and think what this guy has accomplished pretty cool!
Yeah those MxGps are tough. It'll just be a cruise for him, KTM is hitting it big this year with the return of Dungey and the entrance of Cairoli. Also their line of bikes
I’ve seen him race in person at the USGPs but it really didn’t hit me the same way as him coming to race our series and watching him practice at the locals. Y’all, Antonio fucking Cairoli is here!!
Coming from an American I hope some of the arrogant clowns that dislike foreign riders keep their traps shut this season. These riders deserve nothing but respect racing on our soil wether they lose or win against our guys they still have our respect. Good luck 222 can’t wait to see you and Dungey battle it out.
Listening to Paul Malin about when he tested Cairoli’s bike & Herling’s bike. He said Herlings bike set up with hard & set up for how he rode, that not everyone could ride it comfortably. But he said Cairoli’s was so neutral, that anymore would jump on it and be comfortable
Lifetime fan of the sport. Mainly watched here in the U.S. but I’ve always been a fan of Cairoli. A true champion and just a good guy, Like Dungey in a way. Let’s go! Can’t wait to see these boys tear it up!
Tony has always been a smooth rider and very fit. Add in the fact he’s an incredible and very consistent starter and despite being older now mark my words he is going to mix in up front. He may not have the outright pace of say Eli or JA21 or DF right away, his race craft and consistency is top shelf. Thanks for coming over AC222 you are one of the true greats!
only thing is they start on metal grates in europe been a long time since he started on dirt i think they did back in the day when he was in the mx2 class
@@kylehamilton7128 the best italian rider in 450 is Forato : the second one could be either Lupino or Guadagnini; but even a retired TC222 is faster than all of them...
Never had it easy. Grew up poor, didn’t have a fast bike the first year of being pro, De Carli really took him under his wing, gave him a good bike. Started winning titles & then lost both his parents at a young age. Yet the dude kept fighting & getting titles. Faced some of the best mx racers to win those titles too.
For all of you who have witnessed the great battles of MX history, can you believe we have Caroili, Dungey, Tomac, Ferrandis, Anderson, Sexton, etc. all lining up together? There are 10 guys who could win. We all painfully watched first hand the dominations of the past with Jeremy, RC, etc. This is a whole different ballgame These are the Formula ! drivers of modern motocross history. Cant wait.
Hes gonna surprise alot of people.. these smooth tracks we have are gonna give him a good chance at top 3 .. he should be well in control and not tired at the end of the motos.. mxgp tracks are just brutal compared to U.S. some tracks look like the old days here.. when your local tracks got groomed about once every three weeks..
Thats true but you need a lot of intensity on theses tracks and i see Cairoli fading during the races.I hope i am wrong,i am a big fan of Cairoli,but at his age it will be difficult.
I think Tony is the GOAT. I know he doesn't quite match the records of Stefan and Ricky, but his longevity alone puts him at the top of the stack IMO. The man was at the bleeding edge of the sport 2 decades after he started, 9 championships over 2 decades, and he ended as strong as he started. While other legends got burnt out and the sport moved on without them, Tony EVOLVED with the sport, way into his 30s, and matched the pace and endurance of some of the most elite athletes to ever swing a leg over a bike (herlings, gajser etc.) Tony is the GOAT.
@@graemebartmann7872 no chance he would have beat gasjer this year he has stepped up again , I still prefer him over Stefan though ! Even though both are great
This is gonna be awesome ! He has nothing to prove or loose and can still do 30+min motos in his sleep...with a good start I won’t be surprised if he has a win...
So smooth, so much corner speed and hardly any lateral slip of the rear wheel, ie. coming out of corners he's really focused on tractionable power. Take notes Haiden Deegan.
So interesting to see a multi time world champion struggle on that socal hard pack at the end there. So foreign to anything in europe. But it is awesome to see him racing in the AMA.
All the best to Tony, he has his work cut out for him learning a new track and bike in race situations all at the same time. Should be an overall good experience knowing he’s just out here to have fun and help with bike feedback. If he was on his old setup I’m sure he would be expecting to win every time out so since he is not we’re going to see a more relaxed and free-spirited Tony out there.
LETS GO! In my opinion he is the most accomplished and badass rider in the last couple decades. Cant wait to see how he does. Not expecting all out wins but i bet hes a podium guy with a good start.
This is epic! So great for the sport and massive respect for him to go over and do this for pure fun! This must be very weird form him as well a all new motorbike, untested, unproven and so far the all new chassis with its anti squat, more planted qualities appears not to be totally loved by riders as well as tracks probably like nothing he has ever rode in MXGP’s, or the deep sand in Lommel where he has been based for years or the natural tracks in Italy! Can’t wait, I hope he’s battling top 3 I know he can! Edit: seen a vid of marv riding the older model factory ktm same day behind tc, weird! it looks so much better set up and less skittish to my eye, hope this new bike doesn’t hold him back like coop
How lucky are we to have one of the best and most humble champions in the history of mx. This guy is a legend and so happy he came over here before hanging it up. Remember he started before Villopoto in the pro ranks. What a career he has had and always a great guy.
Way before villo
@@jordanemede yep. Villopoto had 8 seasons where he won a race. Cairoli had 18. In that time, Villo averaged about 6 and a half race wins a year. Cairoli averaged about 10 race wins a year for nearly two decades.
Hopefully he gets the respect he's earned.
@@brandonthede7452 a much more fitting comparison would be that TC222 was around before Dungey even.
He is older than James Stewart, just to put that random fact out too
True legend of our sport, so cool that we get to see him again
Hope everyone appreciates how dope this is to have Cairoli in the US!
Not that dope but hes got a shot at the top ten with how many top guys are hurt hes on the Chad Reed hype
@@codysmith3404 if you don’t think it’s “that dope” then you don’t appreciate the sport enough .
@@thegoose9263 dude’s probably from the US and has never watched MXGP. Cairoli will fight for the top 3 spots
i agree not that dope . More derp than dope. KTM is struggling. I wonder how much cash he is getting to go on this crusty europeans of dirt farewell tour.
You guys suck, it’s awesome that he’s still going racing. He’s had an incredible career and was still winning races last MXGP season at 36. Quit giving a shit about results and just enjoy it for what it is. A dude who is incredible on a bike that wants to add a few US races onto the end of his career.
LOOK how Respectful he is passing slower/younger riders?? 👋👋👋
That is a CHAMPION.... going to be great seeing him ride here....well in America eh
While RJ is riding outta control behind him
For sure really respecful! Barcia completely took out a little girl on 85 wednesday at Lake Elsinore while he had so much room and didn't look back one bit... I know tracks shouldn't let those kids ride there on pro days though, they should just ride on vet on that day.
@@romainbrb6935 did you see this personally or not? I find that hard to believe
@@surfviking2798 yes my friend was there too, I’m sure more people seen it.
I’m sure it wasn’t his intention was to take her out obviously but he passed her aggressively and got pushed off the track. I think the track has enough lines to pass a 12 years old girl.
It’s weird because he is a nice person off the track but once he puts his helmet on he shut off his brain.
@@romainbrb6935 I’d never let my kids ride on the track with big bikes.
Despite all the banter and bullshit you often see in the comments about USA vs GP riders, it’s great to see the level of appreciation there is from the true MX fans in America who know their shit. ✊🏻
True. This is pretty cool so see one of the top MXGP races…well a 9 time champ go race AMA. Shame in the comment sections on social media there’s still some dumb comments from people who just can’t let go of their ego to say how good Cairoli is.
Hope some time American races will do a MXGP or 2 or a season sometime. It’s a shame not having them come race it
Best comment I've ever read.
@@gildo101rossi Exactly. I am from Europe, but does that instantly mean I can’t love watching Tomac, Anderson, Ciancerulo and the boys do their thing?! Of course not! ✊🏻
@@Mockle07 same here. Always enjoy going to MXDN and seeing American riders come race. Even remember Mike Alessi coming to race Hawkstone International years ago
A fast guy on a bike is just that, doesn't matter what continent he's on. Hoping he can really mix it up this year!
A huge thank you to Cairoli for coming over and for helping our sport!!! Can’t wait to see the outdoors begin
Dude isnt helping anything let alone a top 5 hes done
Think about it if you're out there practicing and AC 222, 9 time world champion passes you just stop and think what this guy has accomplished pretty cool!
The 222 looks silky smooth, no doubt he will do well.. Hopefully he races the whole series
Mr Cairoli is smooth and VERY fast. Welcome Mr Cairoli!!
Welcome to America Tony.Been waiting for years for your arrival.Much luck to you.
9 time MXGP champion! Welcome the USA..
One of the greatest of all time tearing it up. People that don’t watch and follow MXGP are in for a treat. So glad he’s here.
Il pilota più forte di tutti i tempi 👏👏👏 il migliore mai esistito finora!!! The GOAT Cairoli 👏👏👏🔨🔨🔨✊✊👊👊👊✊✊💪💪💪
So happy to see him here finally. Can't wait to see the outdoors with all these legendary guys racing. But Eli is my Guy.
Same here.
jason anderson
The only thing 100% going through his mind is how smooth the American tracks are
😂
Was thinking the same thing!
Yeah those MxGps are tough. It'll just be a cruise for him, KTM is hitting it big this year with the return of Dungey and the entrance of Cairoli. Also their line of bikes
And how big our jumps are
He's also racing a non-prototype bike for the first time in like 15 years
His form going into corners is textbook 👏
Except for that last one
@@HenDiesel yes the front fork dug in, bloody impressive to watch the guy ride !
Toni flows effortlessly….
One of the true greatest of all time. He looks super comfortable and quick too, what a season we are gonna get to enjoy 👌🍻
His style is different. And I like it! So stoked to see him and Dungey throw down.
I’m really not a fan of anyone rider but my hope is he stays for the whole season. He seems to be the humblest of champions!
what a great addition to the series. its gonna be fantastic
The European GOAT!!!
Yes! The man is an absolute MACHINE!
I’ve seen him race in person at the USGPs but it really didn’t hit me the same way as him coming to race our series and watching him practice at the locals. Y’all, Antonio fucking Cairoli is here!!
He is just floating over the track. I bet his heart rate is at 80bpm 😂
And his view is in super Slo-Mo!
@@straighttimestirrups yeah he’s probably thinking about what he’s gonna eat next
Antonio, please stay for the whole season!
Coming from an American I hope some of the arrogant clowns that dislike foreign riders keep their traps shut this season. These riders deserve nothing but respect racing on our soil wether they lose or win against our guys they still have our respect. Good luck 222 can’t wait to see you and Dungey battle it out.
Well said 👍This guy can still peddle at 35 ☝️
Energy efficiency coupled with continuous forward drive, a champion
What a legend!! Man his suspension looks so good
probably 10x softer that US guys lol
Listening to Paul Malin about when he tested Cairoli’s bike & Herling’s bike. He said Herlings bike set up with hard & set up for how he rode, that not everyone could ride it comfortably.
But he said Cairoli’s was so neutral, that anymore would jump on it and be comfortable
Lifetime fan of the sport. Mainly watched here in the U.S. but I’ve always been a fan of Cairoli. A true champion and just a good guy, Like Dungey in a way. Let’s go! Can’t wait to see these boys tear it up!
So excited wish there was a way to get the gp guys and US guys to race each other more often
GP
The US guys don't want it or don't need it, coz they earn enough money in the US
Can’t wait to see Dungey, Cairoli, Tomac, Ferrandis, Roczen and Anderson all battle it out!! It’s going to be one hell of a season!!
Cairoli could smoke them all.
Not sure how much dungey and Tomac will battle, tomac will be off the bike from his knee injury and dungey isnt as fast anymore
@@rogershipman3578 Cairoli could smoke anybody when he was in his prime years, but that's a while ago....
ohh man. Looking forward to Hangtown. This is so cool that he came over to race.
Absolutely wonderful! Great stuff for the start of the Nationals.
Tony has always been a smooth rider and very fit. Add in the fact he’s an incredible and very consistent starter and despite being older now mark my words he is going to mix in up front. He may not have the outright pace of say Eli or JA21 or DF right away, his race craft and consistency is top shelf. Thanks for coming over AC222 you are one of the true greats!
WELL SAID !!!!! ALOHA, KENNY
only thing is they start on metal grates in europe been a long time since he started on dirt i think they did back in the day when he was in the mx2 class
Senza Cairoli ora il mondiale è monotono ci si diverte di più vederlo qui che gira.Immenso 222.🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
Man I hope he stays longer than 2 rounds!! Im from the mitten so I’d love to see him at Redbud this year!
Im hoping the same man. I want to see him at Unadilla and Southwick bad.
Well if he doesn’t race the AMA race at red bud I think there is a good chance he will at least race the MXON at red bud for Italy.
@@yu-gi-boy-tcg most likely , Italy don't have a 2nd 450 rider
@@kylehamilton7128 the best italian rider in 450 is Forato : the second one could be either Lupino or Guadagnini; but even a retired TC222 is faster than all of them...
I doubt that we will ever see a 9time champion again! So very cool! And such a great person.
Never knew anything about this guy until I watched a documentary a couple years ago. What an amazing story and athlete.
Never had it easy. Grew up poor, didn’t have a fast bike the first year of being pro, De Carli really took him under his wing, gave him a good bike.
Started winning titles & then lost both his parents at a young age.
Yet the dude kept fighting & getting titles. Faced some of the best mx racers to win those titles too.
Historic season. Get ready!
Video end epic.
Poetry in motion. Tony's doing the old two, two, two step.
For all of you who have witnessed the great battles of MX history, can you believe we have Caroili, Dungey, Tomac, Ferrandis, Anderson, Sexton, etc. all lining up together? There are 10 guys who could win.
We all painfully watched first hand the dominations of the past with Jeremy, RC, etc.
This is a whole different ballgame
These are the Formula ! drivers of modern motocross history.
Cant wait.
Welcome my friend, I'm stoked to have you here!
Hes gonna surprise alot of people.. these smooth tracks we have are gonna give him a good chance at top 3 .. he should be well in control and not tired at the end of the motos.. mxgp tracks are just brutal compared to U.S. some tracks look like the old days here.. when your local tracks got groomed about once every three weeks..
That smooth track right there just put him on his head !
Thats true but you need a lot of intensity on theses tracks and i see Cairoli fading during the races.I hope i am wrong,i am a big fan of Cairoli,but at his age it will be difficult.
We have some tracks here (Germany) that get groomed twice a year haha.
A new respect for this guy . On rails so smooth and still respectful to the young riders and lower class guys out . Good luck!
It would be dope to see him race the full series and win too
You realize how fast he could be still.Sure looks fast and smooth. It's an honor to have him here.
Comes out of retirement and his corner speed is still crazy. I'm impressed.
He was racing just 6 months ago…
@@bagargui 6 months is a long time for a pro not to race.
@@fenderstringbender1 a multi world champ doesn’t lose his cornering speed in six months…
hope he stays the whole season would love to see him at southwick
I like his smooth riding style makes it look effortless
Legend. So stoked to watch him race the outdoor nationals. I think he can be top 5 and get on the box.
As a Euro guy I’m so stoked to see the positivity and excitement from the US Moto community on this. We’re all in for a great Summer of moto!
He looks good. Stoked to have him here racing. We need more cross over racing.
can't wait to see the red 222 plate this year!!!
Cairoli the king!!
I think Tony is the GOAT. I know he doesn't quite match the records of Stefan and Ricky, but his longevity alone puts him at the top of the stack IMO. The man was at the bleeding edge of the sport 2 decades after he started, 9 championships over 2 decades, and he ended as strong as he started. While other legends got burnt out and the sport moved on without them, Tony EVOLVED with the sport, way into his 30s, and matched the pace and endurance of some of the most elite athletes to ever swing a leg over a bike (herlings, gajser etc.) Tony is the GOAT.
Ricky never won a world championship and Stefan was boring af to watch lol
@@kylehamilton7128 Albee could've beaten Evert's record,if he stayed in GP's.When he left for America,he already had Evert's rattled ☝️
@@graemebartmann7872 no chance he would have beat gasjer this year he has stepped up again , I still prefer him over Stefan though ! Even though both are great
True legend and a class act. Glad to see him stateside. Hopefully the US fans give him the respect he deserves
Hella stoked to see him here! Good luck champ.
I'm not a show off, but i can truly say that i do master that corner style Tony showed in the last corner
I'm so happy, what a great outdoor season we get to watch!!
So cool to see Cairoli race the Nationals over here.
This is gonna be awesome ! He has nothing to prove or loose and can still do 30+min motos in his sleep...with a good start I won’t be surprised if he has a win...
Loosey goosey
@@jordanxlongoria 😜 I blame spellcheck
Sweet! Love this guys style!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
From Australia Melbourne, that was sick looks like his got the speed.
Toniiiii.... that's day it goes when you love what you're doing .GREAT
Haven't really followed MXGP over they years but when you see the 222 you know who it is. Excited to see what the old chaps got.
Imagine pullin up at track day just to share a track with cairoli🤯🤯🤯
This is going to be good!!!!
He will make outdoors soo much better.
Even a 9 time World Champion is human. Awesome video. Best this year from Vital MX and this is no rumor, just my opinion. Cannot wait until 5/28/2022.
Epic!!!👏👏👏👏
we better be going crazy for him at the Nationals 🐐
One of the all-time greats! The real rags to riches story.
I can’t WAIT for this years nationals solely because of the return of the Dung and Tony
So smooth, so much corner speed and hardly any lateral slip of the rear wheel, ie. coming out of corners he's really focused on tractionable power. Take notes Haiden Deegan.
Such a pleasure to have this caliber of rider here in Cali
I’ll be the first to admit I’m typically an American “homer”…but even I’ve gotta say I’m pretty excited for this! Tony is so sick.
Tony be like, “Why’s there 85s on the track?” #WelcomeToCalifornia
Silky smooth. Can’t wait for him to get settled in and comfortable!
Smooth as butter
This could be the best MX season EVER!
So interesting to see a multi time world champion struggle on that socal hard pack at the end there. So foreign to anything in europe. But it is awesome to see him racing in the AMA.
Europe has ridiculous blue groove Hard pack in France and Italy where he's from. There's nothing this man hasn't ridden all over the globe
I'm Italian. And very proud of my boy Anthony.
All the best to Tony, he has his work cut out for him learning a new track and bike in race situations all at the same time.
Should be an overall good experience knowing he’s just out here to have fun and help with bike feedback.
If he was on his old setup I’m sure he would be expecting to win every time out so since he is not we’re going to see a more relaxed and free-spirited Tony out there.
LETS GO! In my opinion he is the most accomplished and badass rider in the last couple decades. Cant wait to see how he does. Not expecting all out wins but i bet hes a podium guy with a good start.
TC222 the legend!!!
Tony out there knocking the rust off! 👍
Grazie,Tony! I really hope the average fan realizes how big of a deal this is.
Can you imagine riding that track while the 222 is on the same track as you. wow
Can not wait for this 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
This is so amazing
This is epic! So great for the sport and massive respect for him to go over and do this for pure fun! This must be very weird form him as well a all new motorbike, untested, unproven and so far the all new chassis with its anti squat, more planted qualities appears not to be totally loved by riders as well as tracks probably like nothing he has ever rode in MXGP’s, or the deep sand in Lommel where he has been based for years or the natural tracks in Italy! Can’t wait, I hope he’s battling top 3 I know he can! Edit: seen a vid of marv riding the older model factory ktm same day behind tc, weird! it looks so much better set up and less skittish to my eye, hope this new bike doesn’t hold him back like coop
This season will be really interesting cant wait
It’d be awesome to see him at High Point this year.
Nice to see goats of the sport still crash like the rest of us 😂😂 grazie tony
He looks fast.......wait,He is fast!!! gonna give the Yanks a good run!! Has been said over and over!! LEGEND!!!!!
Hopefully he has some tricks for the boys, someone would say we need it anyways.
The Legend, All Hail the Legend!
He looks petty smooth on that bike
It’s always amazed me how efficient he is. I kept thinking he’s slowed down, but he just moves when he needs to. 🙌🏻
I believe this guy could dominate the motorcross ama.....this man has talent
I wonder what Decoster opinion is