I got electrocuted working on power lines. Almost died. Almost lost both hands, lost the left. It's hard to have an accident that you can't remember. You constantly go over it in your mind, and you're really hard on yourself. He's right, it never goes away. The only thing you can do is turn your brain off and put one foot in front of the other. Dude is a warrior for going through something like that without quitting. Everything he's gone through will make him mentally stronger than his competition. I bet he smokes everyone outdoors!
@@damonforrest1570 thanks dude. The Dr called it a catastrophic unsurvivable injury, but I treated it like a dirt bike injury in my head. Never once thought I was going to die, even though I should've. Just too dumb to die lol
I like when Austin talks about pain and how he would give any amount of money to not be in pain everyday.... It only gets worse with age! I was an athlete, played football through college and have had some pretty good injuries. I live with chronic pain everyday. I hope he can deal with the pain when he gets older! It sucks!
😢yup a healthy Deegan to start the year would have been a lot different. But I still think Deegans fixing to break out and kick ass at Foxboro and g8ve kitchen a run for his money in the east west show down! Deegs has always had a mental edge over kitchen! Deegs passing him in Washougal , and the 1st round in SMX in Carolina Deegs passed kitchen for the win in the 1st moto. And there's at several others from last year! Deegs is coming for all the haters! And let me tell you there are a lot of Deegan haters! I thought most people liked him until Birmingham Supercross. There were a ton of haters by me!!! But I lv been watching him for almost 10 years now! I'm 46yrs old and me and all my kids ride now because of them! So it's like watching my own kid out there. That's what alot of people don't get. #DEEGSFORLIFE
@mquin375 i was hoping someone was thinking the same thing as me. out of all these crashes he has had.....he hasnt really learned the key thing......his ego, he needs to back it down in some situations, he told us he was riding over his head to make a statement that day....pure ego decision. man, and you can hear it in his words, literally still hasnt learned his lesson. thats sad, hopefully this doesnt happen to him again, could be even worse that this, dont turn your brain off, its the best thing you have. get some good people on your side that can fill your head with positive information that you can use on and off the track when life shows up
@@jadenwilliams2863 but teams won’t keep interested if he doesn’t finish seasons .. it’s his 8th season , hasn’t finished a series up till now … imagine you have to pay him big bucks and this is what you get in return ?? someday it stops
Please. I went 135' over the wall jump at Freestone and landed on the 3rd roller...over 20 broken bones. I had a fox helmet on and raced the LL regional 11 weeks later. Broke my scapula, neck, ribs, pelvis, and ankle and more. Definitely not the worse I have seen. I find inspiration in every guy like this.
@@goldsbym yea, sure. Freestone in TX is not loose sand in the rollers. And I actually died and came back to life. I coded at the track from internal bleeding and came back at some point on the ambulance ride. Feel free to test a 135' get off and let me know. The only reason I know it was 135' is I talked to the supervisor of the track who was there when I got my vehicle 11 days later. He told me what happened.
MAD RESPECT FOR YOU AUSTIN FORKNER. THANK YOU FOR BEING SO HONEST AND OPEN WITH ALL OF US FANS. THIS WAS A FANTASTIC PODCAST. YOU ARE MOST DEFINITELY AN INSPIRATION TO ME AND I HAVE NOTHING BUT GOOD VIBES AFTER LISTENING TO ALL THE GOOD STUFF YOU SHARED MY BROTHA. HELL YA GOOD STUFF FOR SURE. ROOTING FOR YOU MR. FORKNER! FAN FOR LIFE DUDE!!!
Cool interview. Hope if Austin comes back he can stay healthy for the rest of his career. He has had more than his fair share of adversity. Wishing him all the best in whatever he chooses to do from here.
Hey this is for Austin if you need a break take one for a year let everything heal up and gain some more energy back. You’ve got this man your a beast.💪 you had a smile on your face every time you said dirt bike😎 you’re definitely a inspiration to me
I remember watching the UFC fight between Justin Gaethje and Tony Ferguson, and Justin’s coach telling him “just take 10% off your punches.” Justin goes on to not only win the fight but absolutely rinses Tony. I’m a huge fan of Austin, want to see him do well. Perhaps taking 10% off “your swing” so to speak, gets the win. At minimum keeps you safe to enjoy the sport in addition to success.
I couldn't agree more! He would still be fast, and consistency is what wins championships. Just ask Webb, not always the fastest, but always finds a way to be at the top.
100% correct. You don’t need to go balls out the whole time. Make one mistake and your season is done. You can back it down, regain focus being aware of the situations going on around you. Collect the points, stay safe to ride the next weekend. Play the championship game, lose the battle but win the war.
Totally agree, AND the series winner this year is going to have not necessarily won many/any of the races...consistency in most cases wins the championship, unless there is a Jett or someone truly on fire that year....
Man would I love to see him realize his potential and be able to stay healthy. Dude is an amazing talent. Love his commentary on the bike's improvements also. It clearly is much better as almost every rider on PC is getting better starts and results this year.
Austin is one of the most naturally talented guys when it comes to riding a dirtbike. So fast and everyone knows he can win. So unfortunate he hasn't necessarily been able to accomplish is dreams of winning championships and by now be on a 450. I hope he recovers and can comeback ONCE AGAIN and complete a season injury free. He will have one of the greatest stories when it's all said and done. Definitely an inspiration and motivation to so many now after everything he has gone through
Damn man…..every time I hear Austin speak, he just solidifies why he’s my favorite racer. Him and AC are such amazing people and oddly, the injuries are what shaped who they are. That’s why they’re so relatable because as us weekend racers know, we all go thru injuries too
Forkner is one tough dude and super fast, don't rush your return, the sport isn't going anywhere. After listening to a travis Pastrana interview, comparing the crashes and surgeries you are doing just fine haha, he said he can barely bend his knees somedays and is still out doing backflips. You both have that same drive of doing what you love and not letting an injury stop you. Heal up and take a good mental break, go do some fishing or something easy to clear the mind.
As a Missouri native, I've watched him race for a long time, and want nothing but the best for him. This kid is as tough as they come, and is an inspiration even for an old guy like me. With his drive, this kid can do anything he puts his mind to. No matter what he does in the future, I wish him the best and I know he will achieve nothing but the best.
Like Austin talks about around the 4 minute mark, it's weird after a crash where you're out cold for a while, to reflect back and try to determine what you actually remember vs. what you think you remember
Dude, the best guy on a 250 is one that learns how to win championships. You can’t even finish a season. Your fast as hell on a dirtbike, but you lose concentration…
The fastest guy to never finish a series. I like Austin but it's kind embarrassing to claim you're the fastest anything when you crashed out of the series 6 years in a row.
i was hoping someone was thinking the same thing as me. out of all these crashes he has had.....he hasnt really learned the key thing......his ego, he needs to back it down in some situations, he told us he was riding over his head to make a statement that day....pure ego decision. man, and you can hear it in his words, literally still hasnt learned his lesson. thats sad, hopefully this doesnt happen to him again, could be even worse that this, dont turn your brain off, its the best thing you have. get some good people on your side that can fill your head with positive information that you can use on and off the track when life shows up
I was thinking the same thing. I hope that’s not what made him decide to get all of those tattoos. I don’t remember seeing them before. I’ll have to look back at his last video.
I just watched you last video a few weeks ago of your crash and you talking about how you felt and it’s sort of crazy because I felt sumthing like a gut feeling after watching I still went out I had the same crash and broke my back so I feel like watching ur last video n I even commented on it Telling you to just stay strong and felt like it was a sign for me looking back but ever thing happens for a reason man I’m just glad god gave me a second chance 🙏😊
I think the Bell helmet cracking proved it did it’s job! Knowing how good that company is they probably figured out the exact force to crack it, possibly to absorb impact at a certain point. But I could be totally wrong
I have an auto immune disease, that's caused me to go blind, I got my sight back. I deal with really bad fatigue, I am also epileptic because of it. Can't ride a dirt bike anymore, let alone drive a car. Keep your head up forkner. What a story it would be if you came back to outdoors and just did decent!!
Forkner is a f'ing DAWG! I was def one of those who msged him. There is nobody who has gone through what he has year after year and still come out and whoop ass!
That was some really real stuff from Austin. It was crazy listening to him like try to put his thoughts into words, but I knew exactly what he was trying to say. I've become a big fan of him the last few years. The more you know about him and his life the harder it is to hate on him. I really hope he can get a title, it would be as bad as if AC never won that outdoors.
I use to be a Austin fan but for countless seasons he’s out injured ,, be it supercross and then miss outdoor or outdoor then miss supercross. My question is how the hell does he still have a ride at PC considering he hasn’t finished a full season in a very long time ?? Is Mitch his secret father ?
@@tkleven I should say he has done 3 super cross races in the last 2 years and only crossed the finish line in 1 of them , definitely the best guy on a 250 lol
Like, Like, Like, Like I fuuckinnng Like, Love this kid Like, Like we know you are and have been the most Gnarly 250 rider for years!!! Get'em next year bud!!!
I’m glad he’s getting better. Think about how great it would be when you have a a really bad day at work you have all these people messaging you and cheering you on. That’s got to be nice. If I got to work and we have a multi fatality car accident and I’m in a dark place, I don’t have people in my DMs cheering me on. Good for these guys
Ryno stuffed up his only condition should have ‘do not crash regardless of where you finish’ and build from there. Not you are the best rider silliness
I know he feels so much pain everyday but it sucks so much to see the talent and raw speed he has, he just hasn’t been able to accomplish many things in SX/MX. other than being an inspiration and motivation to many with his comeback stories. I hope he can get a full season in and his body allows that.
I had a leg injury and I was off the bike for 2-3 weeks because it just scared me to ride after. But then I remembered how Austin recovered and I started but when I rode after I took some more time off because I couldn’t shift and when I got back I rode hard thinking about Austin about his recovery
I did break my L-3. But they Needed to operate it, and I stil c not feel my knee. It happend in traffic, and 2 years later I stil have moments I am to scared to drive and I realy need to say to myself. It is oké just drive on. It Goes away a Litle but it also stays a litle
It's about heart!!! It's easy to see in you that you have more heart than the other competitors and that's what I think draws people to you. Stay close to God and he will lead you to where he wants you to be. And that is always what is best for us. Even though it may not seem like it at the time. God bless you Austin!!!
I never liked Folkner , but man , this dude is a tough son of a gun . I love the under dog , he wasn't even talked about , it was all about Deegan. Dude was putting it down . For sure my favorite 250 rider , only God knows what you can handle , speaks volumes of what you got inside man. Chin up , keep digging man . Much respect 🙏 👏
well done SML letting him "release" those emotions by keeping quiet, A great interview. Total respect for AF, but no 1 mentions using airbags on the concrete [etc] where possible during races, theyre movable/temporary and cheap !
Ill tell you what i live in mich and ive been to supercross in detroit and pontiac since 1977 i love racing and raced ameture back in the day but anyway i remember at ford field watching you a few years ago spanking chase sextons butt , and without injuries you would be running top 3 in 450 class so im on your side buddy
When you don't own these mistakes you repeat them. Canard is a perfect example.. Does god hate Canard? Does he hate Forkner? I say no. I say he will bless you more if you hear what is your own responsibility. Race to your own strenghts/weaknesses, not to the expectations pushing you to ride over your head. Settle for a safe season in 3rd place. IMHO
Austin if you get this message you should forget 250s move to 450s before it's to late.if you want to chase a championship so if you get on roll you're already in the 450s.
i'm sorry but this kid needs to realize when enough's enough. Don't push your luck. There's much more to life than racing. You are already going to be in pain for life and it doesn't get better with age. With your history of injuries it's just a matter of time before you don't walk away.
Alpine Stars make a great airbag vest but it would likely go off when it shouldn't racing on a rough track but perhaps they could develop something that could be made for MX and SX because it is sorely needed. Maybe it expands when the riders hands come off the grips?
I got electrocuted working on power lines. Almost died. Almost lost both hands, lost the left. It's hard to have an accident that you can't remember. You constantly go over it in your mind, and you're really hard on yourself. He's right, it never goes away. The only thing you can do is turn your brain off and put one foot in front of the other. Dude is a warrior for going through something like that without quitting. Everything he's gone through will make him mentally stronger than his competition. I bet he smokes everyone outdoors!
I wouldnt make that bet on outdoors, as Austin is much more proficient in supercross than motocross. Still a gutsy dude for sure.
Damn man, that's rough to go through. We take our health and wellness for granted until a split second accident changes your life forever.
@@dougdickason2016 outdoors was great for him. Hes never been able to get a full build on outdoors
Sorry to hear about your accident. Your words are very inspiring. ✌️💯🤙🇺🇸🙏👊
@@damonforrest1570 thanks dude. The Dr called it a catastrophic unsurvivable injury, but I treated it like a dirt bike injury in my head. Never once thought I was going to die, even though I should've. Just too dumb to die lol
Wasn't a huge Forkner fan at first but man he has earned my respect over the years. Huge fan now.
Dood is a monster. Hate seeing him hurt so bad..
I like when Austin talks about pain and how he would give any amount of money to not be in pain everyday.... It only gets worse with age! I was an athlete, played football through college and have had some pretty good injuries. I live with chronic pain everyday. I hope he can deal with the pain when he gets older! It sucks!
I just wished he backed it down and took 2nd all these 250 guys are win or crash . Kitchen the only guy being consistent
Kitchen for the championship. It's his year. Love Forkner. His strength and determination and never giving up is impressive.
😢yup a healthy Deegan to start the year would have been a lot different. But I still think Deegans fixing to break out and kick ass at Foxboro and g8ve kitchen a run for his money in the east west show down! Deegs has always had a mental edge over kitchen! Deegs passing him in Washougal , and the 1st round in SMX in Carolina Deegs passed kitchen for the win in the 1st moto. And there's at several others from last year!
Deegs is coming for all the haters!
And let me tell you there are a lot of Deegan haters! I thought most people liked him until Birmingham Supercross. There were a ton of haters by me!!!
But I lv been watching him for almost 10 years now! I'm 46yrs old and me and all my kids ride now because of them! So it's like watching my own kid out there.
That's what alot of people don't get.
#DEEGSFORLIFE
@mquin375yea for real and just think this is his 2nd year it's forkners 7th
@mquin375 i was hoping someone was thinking the same thing as me. out of all these crashes he has had.....he hasnt really learned the key thing......his ego, he needs to back it down in some situations, he told us he was riding over his head to make a statement that day....pure ego decision. man, and you can hear it in his words, literally still hasnt learned his lesson. thats sad, hopefully this doesnt happen to him again, could be even worse that this, dont turn your brain off, its the best thing you have. get some good people on your side that can fill your head with positive information that you can use on and off the track when life shows up
We need a healthy Forkner on the gate. Id like to see his talents come to fruition
he needs to finish a season first ...
@@DouweEgbert no shit that’s why he needs to get on the gate rere
@@jadenwilliams2863 but teams won’t keep interested if he doesn’t finish seasons .. it’s his 8th season , hasn’t finished a series up till now … imagine you have to pay him big bucks and this is what you get in return ?? someday it stops
too many demons, thats what happens when you crash that much
Austin is the toughest MFer in motocross.
I have all the respect in the world for that kid.
Toughest ? Lol. Far from it. Dude is soft as it gets
Macadoo got body slammed then lined up on the restart and that was way more graphic
no Roczen is
He was riding so good all day bummed for AF
After watching that crash I’m just happy AF is here with us today. Come back stronger and better than before man. We all miss you.
The Bell helmet saved Austin's life. Massive hit head first. Worst head impact I've ever seen from a dirtbike crash.
Please. I went 135' over the wall jump at Freestone and landed on the 3rd roller...over 20 broken bones. I had a fox helmet on and raced the LL regional 11 weeks later. Broke my scapula, neck, ribs, pelvis, and ankle and more. Definitely not the worse I have seen.
I find inspiration in every guy like this.
@@frontlinemedia4270 you landed on loose sand. He hit head first on the concrete.
@@goldsbym yea, sure. Freestone in TX is not loose sand in the rollers. And I actually died and came back to life. I coded at the track from internal bleeding and came back at some point on the ambulance ride.
Feel free to test a 135' get off and let me know. The only reason I know it was 135' is I talked to the supervisor of the track who was there when I got my vehicle 11 days later. He told me what happened.
@@frontlinemedia4270so what I’m father is your trying to flex getting injured
Check out Travis Pastrana smash himself at x games attempting a 360.. I still get sick watching him get sling shot into the ground
He is the best guy at not making it through 3 rounds in Supercross
It's true Austin. I took inspiration from Roczen's big arm injury and got myself going and back into riding seeing his comeback from all that❤
Wishing you a speedy recovery Austin! Such a gnarly dude, and he never gives up. Hope we get to see him back soon
Thanks for doing this interview my man! Everyone loves you and everyone was wanting an update, I'm sure!
MAD RESPECT FOR YOU AUSTIN FORKNER. THANK YOU FOR BEING SO HONEST AND OPEN WITH ALL OF US FANS. THIS WAS A FANTASTIC PODCAST. YOU ARE MOST DEFINITELY AN INSPIRATION TO ME AND I HAVE NOTHING BUT GOOD VIBES AFTER LISTENING TO ALL THE GOOD STUFF YOU SHARED MY BROTHA. HELL YA GOOD STUFF FOR SURE. ROOTING FOR YOU MR. FORKNER! FAN FOR LIFE DUDE!!!
Cool interview. Hope if Austin comes back he can stay healthy for the rest of his career. He has had more than his fair share of adversity. Wishing him all the best in whatever he chooses to do from here.
Are we forgetting when Macadoo rode a Endo into the face of a jump got body slammed into the ground….then lined up on the restart
Good humble guy. Glad he came out of that crazy crash..
Humble ???
Worst single bike crash in Supercross history, I thought we were witnessing his passing, Austin definitely has an Angel on his shoulder.
Great interview. Forkner is a champ. Fast and tough. Keep it up Austin!
I truly hope he moves to a farm back home and lives a happy life! There is a point when its not worth it! Be a inspirational speaker!
Inspirational speaker??? Like have you like heard him like talk?🤣
Hey this is for Austin if you need a break take one for a year let everything heal up and gain some more energy back. You’ve got this man your a beast.💪 you had a smile on your face every time you said dirt bike😎 you’re definitely a inspiration to me
I remember watching the UFC fight between Justin Gaethje and Tony Ferguson, and Justin’s coach telling him “just take 10% off your punches.” Justin goes on to not only win the fight but absolutely rinses Tony. I’m a huge fan of Austin, want to see him do well. Perhaps taking 10% off “your swing” so to speak, gets the win. At minimum keeps you safe to enjoy the sport in addition to success.
I couldn't agree more! He would still be fast, and consistency is what wins championships. Just ask Webb, not always the fastest, but always finds a way to be at the top.
100% correct. You don’t need to go balls out the whole time. Make one mistake and your season is done. You can back it down, regain focus being aware of the situations going on around you. Collect the points, stay safe to ride the next weekend. Play the championship game, lose the battle but win the war.
Totally agree, AND the series winner this year is going to have not necessarily won many/any of the races...consistency in most cases wins the championship, unless there is a Jett or someone truly on fire that year....
Austin is a true American baddass 🇺🇸
I love the dude that takes the opportunity to talk s*** on somebody when they're down on Instagram. That's heart❤ and character right there.
Go Austin! I am a huge fan. Never ever give up on your dream. Life is going to bless you. 🙏
Been waiting for this interview!! He also hasn't posted since the crash on his All Fun blog.
Man would I love to see him realize his potential and be able to stay healthy. Dude is an amazing talent. Love his commentary on the bike's improvements also. It clearly is much better as almost every rider on PC is getting better starts and results this year.
Austin is one of the most naturally talented guys when it comes to riding a dirtbike. So fast and everyone knows he can win. So unfortunate he hasn't necessarily been able to accomplish is dreams of winning championships and by now be on a 450. I hope he recovers and can comeback ONCE AGAIN and complete a season injury free. He will have one of the greatest stories when it's all said and done. Definitely an inspiration and motivation to so many now after everything he has gone through
One of the toughest dudes mentally and physically on the bike. Keep grinding AF
Damn man…..every time I hear Austin speak, he just solidifies why he’s my favorite racer. Him and AC are such amazing people and oddly, the injuries are what shaped who they are. That’s why they’re so relatable because as us weekend racers know, we all go thru injuries too
So glad you're as healthy as you are. Heal up Austin! What ever you decide, it's been a real pleasure watching you race!
Stoked to see Austin is still here to tell the tale. I truly believe it was his championship to lose this year. Looking forward to his return 👍🏼
Forkner is one tough dude and super fast, don't rush your return, the sport isn't going anywhere. After listening to a travis Pastrana interview, comparing the crashes and surgeries you are doing just fine haha, he said he can barely bend his knees somedays and is still out doing backflips. You both have that same drive of doing what you love and not letting an injury stop you. Heal up and take a good mental break, go do some fishing or something easy to clear the mind.
As a Missouri native, I've watched him race for a long time, and want nothing but the best for him. This kid is as tough as they come, and is an inspiration even for an old guy like me. With his drive, this kid can do anything he puts his mind to. No matter what he does in the future, I wish him the best and I know he will achieve nothing but the best.
So good to hear he's healing up and may be racing again this year.
Hang in there Austin you were riding incredible, Worked hard to come back.... And it showed. Were rootin for ya.
Forkner rips, and is like, super talented, but like, needs to quit crashing :)
Like Austin talks about around the 4 minute mark, it's weird after a crash where you're out cold for a while, to reflect back and try to determine what you actually remember vs. what you think you remember
Austin, you are definitly an inspiration. As a 76 year old you give me a daily boost and I really appreciate your words and performance.
Got love for ya AF. Get it brother!
new drinking game... every time he says "Like" take a drink!
You literally wouldn’t be able to keep up with the count. Be easier to just constantly drink while he’s talking
Had to leave because of the likes annoying
@@RobertJones-ix2hu hahaha.. so true!
there isn't enough alcohol in the world
@@RobertJones-ix2hu Take it intravenously.
Great interview Donn. AUSTIN,take care and good luck.
Austin, you should post a pic of your Bell helmet. Good press for Bell. That helmet definitely did its job!
The best part of this video is that badass Pro Circuit hat. Jusssss sayyyyin stay up kings!
So glad you’re ok Austin it’s a blessing to have you here to ride another day ❤
I’m a fan of forkner but all I hear is him saying like lol all love though
Very glad to see Austin Forkner is doing well!
Lets Goooooooooo!!!!
Dude, the best guy on a 250 is one that learns how to win championships. You can’t even finish a season. Your fast as hell on a dirtbike, but you lose concentration…
The fastest guy to never finish a series. I like Austin but it's kind embarrassing to claim you're the fastest anything when you crashed out of the series 6 years in a row.
@@EdEmoney yeah i wonder how he feels about this statement after watching Deegan dominate outdoors lol
i was hoping someone was thinking the same thing as me. out of all these crashes he has had.....he hasnt really learned the key thing......his ego, he needs to back it down in some situations, he told us he was riding over his head to make a statement that day....pure ego decision. man, and you can hear it in his words, literally still hasnt learned his lesson. thats sad, hopefully this doesnt happen to him again, could be even worse that this, dont turn your brain off, its the best thing you have. get some good people on your side that can fill your head with positive information that you can use on and off the track when life shows up
You're spot on
what a guy ah it,s great seeing austin looking so healthy all im going to say is be very carfull with those extra strong pain killers they hand out.
I was thinking the same thing. I hope that’s not what made him decide to get all of those tattoos. I don’t remember seeing them before. I’ll have to look back at his last video.
Im a st8 Deegan fan but forkner is scary fast and good cant wait to see him back on the track
I just watched you last video a few weeks ago of your crash and you talking about how you felt and it’s sort of crazy because I felt sumthing like a gut feeling after watching I still went out I had the same crash and broke my back so I feel like watching ur last video n I even commented on it Telling you to just stay strong and felt like it was a sign for me looking back but ever thing happens for a reason man I’m just glad god gave me a second chance 🙏😊
What a badass!! Love hit grit man. The attitude is perfect, he’s real and ready to work it seems!!
I think the Bell helmet cracking proved it did it’s job! Knowing how good that company is they probably figured out the exact force to crack it, possibly to absorb impact at a certain point. But I could be totally wrong
The helmet did EXACTLY what it is designed to do. And did it well.
@@racetronics I agree 🙏
Warrior 🤘🤘
You were killin it that race. Hope you make it back soon. 💪
Keep charging AF! ALL FUN! Looking forward to seeing him ride again
I have an auto immune disease, that's caused me to go blind, I got my sight back. I deal with really bad fatigue, I am also epileptic because of it. Can't ride a dirt bike anymore, let alone drive a car. Keep your head up forkner. What a story it would be if you came back to outdoors and just did decent!!
Never seen rider so talented yet so cursed with bad luck. I hope he's back to racing soon. Having him on the track make the racing more exciting.
Forkner is a f'ing DAWG! I was def one of those who msged him. There is nobody who has gone through what he has year after year and still come out and whoop ass!
Dudes fast asf but needs to look at why he keeps having season ending crashes, it cant just be bad luck
I agree with you on that. He needs to engage his brain more. It's better to finish a race healthy than crash out and get injured
It for sure has nothing to do with luck. Technique or maybe pushing too hard. If he scaled back a bit on speed, he'd probably stay healthy.
That was some really real stuff from Austin. It was crazy listening to him like try to put his thoughts into words, but I knew exactly what he was trying to say. I've become a big fan of him the last few years. The more you know about him and his life the harder it is to hate on him. I really hope he can get a title, it would be as bad as if AC never won that outdoors.
Good to see and hear him talk about it. Maybe some riders should start testing airbag vests?
Seems like there might be a pattern with riders who train under Robbie and end up injured a lot.
"I was like the most consistent guy"... Goes out in the 2nd race of the season
I use to be a Austin fan but for countless seasons he’s out injured ,, be it supercross and then miss outdoor or outdoor then miss supercross. My question is how the hell does he still have a ride at PC considering he hasn’t finished a full season in a very long time ?? Is Mitch his secret father ?
cause he wins when hes healthy. 1 win a year is better than a 6th place guy
@@tkleven 1 win a year 😂😂 🤡. Are you for real ? You think teams will be happy with 1 win a year ? Unbelievable.
@@elasticsoldier0257Look at how much publicity he gets though..
@@elasticsoldier0257some teams don’t ever get 1 win a year. Look at TLD.
He said “like” a million times
Hang in there, stay with it!
Tough times don’t last.. tough people do .
thumbnail is no clickbait. He never specifically said “im the best guy on a 250” 🤦♂️
3 races in 2 years and didn’t finish two of them lol
@@TATE411huh?
@@tkleven I should say he has done 3 super cross races in the last 2 years and only crossed the finish line in 1 of them , definitely the best guy on a 250 lol
06:53
He actually verbatim does
Like, Like, Like, Like I fuuckinnng Like, Love this kid Like, Like we know you are and have been the most Gnarly 250 rider for years!!!
Get'em next year bud!!!
Too bad the seasons more then 3 races otherwise he would dominating
I’m glad he’s getting better. Think about how great it would be when you have a a really bad day at work you have all these people messaging you and cheering you on. That’s got to be nice. If I got to work and we have a multi fatality car accident and I’m in a dark place, I don’t have people in my DMs cheering me on. Good for these guys
Ryno stuffed up his only condition should have ‘do not crash regardless of where you finish’ and build from there. Not you are the best rider silliness
I LIKE him but he needs a speech coach to stop the LIKES 😂,but like he just needs some luck especially working with Ryno!
likety like like like! agree 100
He don't get paid to talk. Only to ride 🤷
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Ken Roczen admitted he was afraid to go 110% after his crash. You have to be fearless, once that doubt sets in. Not good
Love Forkner!
He likes the like.
I know he feels so much pain everyday but it sucks so much to see the talent and raw speed he has, he just hasn’t been able to accomplish many things in SX/MX. other than being an inspiration and motivation to many with his comeback stories. I hope he can get a full season in and his body allows that.
I’m really hoping to see Austin come back at the end of the season and just get some more races under his belt.
I had a leg injury and I was off the bike for 2-3 weeks because it just scared me to ride after. But then I remembered how Austin recovered and I started but when I rode after I took some more time off because I couldn’t shift and when I got back I rode hard thinking about Austin about his recovery
I like...liked this interview and like...admire Forkner and like...hope he like...comes back and like...beats Deegan like...straight up.
I did break my L-3. But they Needed to operate it, and I stil c not feel my knee. It happend in traffic, and 2 years later I stil have moments I am to scared to drive and I realy need to say to myself. It is oké just drive on. It Goes away a Litle but it also stays a litle
It's about heart!!! It's easy to see in you that you have more heart than the other competitors and that's what I think draws people to you. Stay close to God and he will lead you to where he wants you to be. And that is always what is best for us. Even though it may not seem like it at the time. God bless you Austin!!!
I never liked Folkner , but man , this dude is a tough son of a gun . I love the under dog , he wasn't even talked about , it was all about Deegan. Dude was putting it down . For sure my favorite 250 rider , only God knows what you can handle , speaks volumes of what you got inside man. Chin up , keep digging man . Much respect 🙏 👏
Hope he makes a comeback! One tough dude
Love Forkner, he deserves some GOOD luck! Hope it finally comes to him next year! Says "LIKE" way too much though! lol
So so stoked to see this🤘This is one of our hopes to run with jet and personally I think he can do it.
Your delusional, AF will never get a 450 ride.
well done SML letting him "release" those emotions by keeping quiet, A great interview.
Total respect for AF, but no 1 mentions using airbags on the concrete [etc] where possible during races, theyre movable/temporary and cheap !
7:29 getting Scorsese with the camera work, I like it.
Love me some Austin the grit is unmatched he’s due for a break
Ill tell you what i live in mich and ive been to supercross in detroit and pontiac since 1977 i love racing and raced ameture back in the day but anyway i remember at ford field watching you a few years ago spanking chase sextons butt , and without injuries you would be running top 3 in 450 class so im on your side buddy
When you don't own these mistakes you repeat them. Canard is a perfect example.. Does god hate Canard? Does he hate Forkner? I say no. I say he will bless you more if you hear what is your own responsibility. Race to your own strenghts/weaknesses, not to the expectations pushing you to ride over your head. Settle for a safe season in 3rd place. IMHO
Austin if you get this message you should forget 250s move to 450s before it's to late.if you want to chase a championship so if you get on roll you're already in the 450s.
i'm sorry but this kid needs to realize when enough's enough. Don't push your luck. There's much more to life than racing. You are already going to be in pain for life and it doesn't get better with age. With your history of injuries it's just a matter of time before you don't walk away.
Beast mode 3.0. AF heel yeah
Like like like like like dude probably said like 1000+times
Austin’s been through hell and keeps going. He is one tough MFer no doubt, praying he gets back to 100% physically and mentally. KEEP GOING AUSTIN💪🤘🏆
Such a shame for him,, he was looking like it could be his year,
Alpine Stars make a great airbag vest but it would likely go off when it shouldn't racing on a rough track but perhaps they could develop something that could be made for MX and SX because it is sorely needed. Maybe it expands when the riders hands come off the grips?