S4 EP7:MIKE ALESSI
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- Опубліковано 22 кві 2022
- Mike Alessi is one of the most successful amateur racers in the country, a former factory Suzuki and KTM rider, and he's won five national motocross overalls in the 250 and 450 class.
• S4 EP7:MIKE ALESSI - Фільми й анімація
When Mike was a young teen at Southwick me and my son who at the time was probably 10-12 years old walked up to his pit to see him. The way he treated my son was amazing, he gave him a signed KTM hat and was incredibly kind to him. Ever since that day we both became fans, any teenager who’s that nice to a little kid is a good person with a good heart.
I'll give Mike this, he owns up to his mistakes. I have huge respect for a man that can say I did wrong, whether it's the T-shirts, or slamming MC. Very impressed by his ability to retain and recall so many details about his career, and the sport in general. I was never a fan of 800, but I do have a new respect for Mike as a person. Great interview.
Very misunderstood dude for sure. A lot more respect for him after this. This interview was 15 years late.
what was it with the t-shirt?
@@liamhotspur9182 BELIEVE THE HYPE
Same here
Mad props to Ping and 800 Mike.
Highest level takeaways from Mike sharing his journey;
1. He is a humble gracious and kind gentleman.
2. Mike has world class work ethic.
3. Through all the trials and tribulations Mike's overall disposition on life is remarkably well-balanced. Note: Mike's Positive energy.
It truly remarkable champion son, husband, father and professional athlete.
He's a douche
Bloody good rider who due to actions from another family member has been tarnished. He was racing against the best ever to sit on a bike and getting hole shots constantly and always in the top ten, still love watching the guy ride👏
Nothing to do with a family member. His own actions are the real reason the moto industry and fans hold him in low disregard
I remember pulling into hangtown the year of his 18th birthday and his girlfriend at the time had put homemade happy birthday signs all down the entrance. Pretty cool they are still together. I wasn't a fan of alessi the racer but I didn't dislike him. I always felt a little sorry for him because he always seemed like he was on the verge of crying when he didn't meet up to the expectations the world had put on his shoulder s at times.
He's such a well-spoken, polite respectful guy. I'm definitely an a fan of the adult Alessi.
Inside the outdoors documentary is still my favorite with Mike and his Dad
The best moto-related podcast with the best guests. Period. Another great one for the sports’ archives!👍
Its nice to see this side of Mike. Truly quality dude that gave us all a lot of entertainment watching him race hard. Great interview
Love him or hate him, Mike is one of the most successful amateur athletes of all time. One of the best starters in the pros, he has had a solid career and is a great asset to our sport. Let’s face it, his “aggressive” style kept it interesting. I met him in the pits at southwick years ago and he was gracious and professional around my kids. Cheers Mike! Keep it going!
I sat right behind Mike at this years Daytona SX. Super nice guy, was great with his kids. Got to talk to him some. I was wearing my JT Racing hoodie, we talked about him wearing JT gear. He was really nice, and he was really into the racing. He is by far the holeshot king of all time.
I can 100% see why people would have a problem with the Alessi's. But perspective is everything and I got a lot of it racing in the amateurs with them. The only time I was ever on the gate with Mike and Jeff was at the 2004 Lorettas area qualifier at Aonia Pass in Washington Georgia in the 4 stroke class. Zach Osborne was also at that race on his KTM's. Aside from the shirts, the laser pointer incident, race incidents and all that I have to truly say the Alessi's are the epitome of a dedicated family racing a motocross bike is all these people have ever known and I think there is something beautiful about that. A lot of family race, but they also play baseball and go to the movies and go on vacation to the beach and have soccer practice and go out on the lake on the weekends. The Alessi's raced motocross at the highest level possible and that is it and that level of dedication to their craft and commitment to win over such a long amount of time is truly amazing to me. We are talking being dedicated to something from 4 years old into your 30's, it would be hard to commit to watering your lawn for that many years much less driving all over the country, practicing, racing, studying, learning, training, building bikes, etc. I think this sport is a better sport because of the Alessi's the same way its better because of the Stewart's and the Carmichaels and a few others. They had an era in this sport and left a deep meaningful mark on it. I was amazed at how much detail and work they put into those Varner Motorsport Honda's Mike and Jeff were racing their last few years amateurs the same bike he podiumed at steel city on. Lots of people put time and effort into their amateur bikes, pipes, and graphics and all that, but Mike and Jeffs bike were like literal science projects that were never complete they were always looking for a way to make them better, that level of dedication from Tony Alessi to give his kids the best chance to win is commendable to say the least. I wish I could relive that 2000-2006 era of Amateur Motocross over again. I know Mike left the amateurs in 2004 but that 6 year period was absolutely amazing to be apart of I still think about it a lot and Im 33 years old now.
Mike was one of the nicest guys i met at the races over the years, remember being over from England at Red Bud the weekend where he had the awful crash where he was run over multiple times, i was wearing a Tommy Searle Red Bull KTM shirt, where Tommy was due over the following season, Mike seen me walking through the pits after practice and called me over, i believe he was friends with Tommy, he said 'you cant wear that here yet, hes not here until next year, you better have one of mine!' then went to his truck and pulled out one of his Factory Rockstar Makita Suzuki Race Shirts, signed it and gave it to me, then everytime he seen me after that weekend, always acknowledged me.... would be great to see him back... well Done Mike on a great Career, wish you all the best for you future on and off the track!!
Awesome!
This was the episode I was dreaming for. I was prepared to walk away thinking Mike was a dick, but the guy stepped up and owned his actions. I always suspected he was under his dad's influence. I liked hearing details about the bonuses. That topic seems to be talked around without specifics.
Mike, you won me over. Ping, awesome interview!
B7
Well said
great show. i have an all new appreciation for mike....great career
Mike Alessi the Motocross Vault! Unbelievable!
We (my son) did a Moto school with Mike at Pax track many years back and him, his dad and mechs were awesome. As much drama that has been involved in Mikes career, he’s solid. He was super great with the kids and has an endless amount of knowledge in the sport.
Great show Triple thumbs up !!!
just another great show and long over due the Moto public get to see Mike as a human not an animal . Kool Kat mad respect.
I think Mike's always had his head on straight and was the most reasonable in his family. I think he was surrounded by familial chaos. Though his family meant well, when they got out of pocket I could see Mike try to mitigate that but he couldn't control them ultimately. That's why the family biz is always tough, especially when media and public perception is involved.
Great listen
Great episode Ping, 100% respect for MA800 ..🕺🇺🇸
My motul wash bucket showed up. Got the yz250 looking fresh. Thanks pingree
Awesome interview, Mikes passion for the the sport is undeniable. Great to hear to storys from his side, seems like a cool dude, with great values
I had to relisten to this while working Monday morning for motivation... David Goggins next... What a gritty bad a$$ you are Mike Alessi! Ping as well! I grew up in the shaddow of Ronnie Tichenor & Vince DeVane... I ended up1986 FL 125A State Champion at 17 after they both went pro at 16. I went pro at 18. Then out all of 87 w a Burst C1 & Crushed Right Arch... 2 weeks off the Couch from pins removed out of my right foot... I swept both 1988 Gatorback Winter Am 125 A motos... then Cagiva took their bike back going out of business... I end up on KX125 a few wks, made 125 Pro Tampa SX Main but felt timid and didn't do a sketchy lipped out tripple... then Went to Daytona and was running a solid top 5 w 2 laps and a lapper took me out landing on my back after finish line ditch jump... I got up in 24th and caught back to 11th and they scored me wrong... Bikes were stollen a few days later and I didn't have $ or a ride... so I quit and never raced a dirtbike again. I made many top 5's in Mini A & 125A at Mini O's, Winter Ams... never had $ for traveling... sponsors were few...
I think a lot of people that dislike mike Alessi, would change their mind after watching this. 👍
I'm trying, but it ain't happening....
Yeah still don’t like the dude
@@mikefischera8516 dude is in love with himself I bet when him and the wife eat dinner he’s like omg babe did you see that I’m the best ever dinner eater…
The number 800 is a legend. 🤘❤️🔥Holeshot LORD!! Helped make a damn good show for arguably the best years of racin. Crazy one of my buddies dated a cousin of his wife in the Denver area a while back.
FYI the best song in the world is called The Greatest Prize, by Chris LeDoux.
love him of hate him, he put on a heck of a show and thats what its all about.
I have been a Mike Allesi fan my whole life. Still have my suzuki 800 from red bud t-shirt. Great interview Ping!
Quality cast of the pod. As usual. Thankssss
29:00 - Was Alessi only 16 years old when he got a podium behind Carmichael and Windham in the 450 class? That's crazy.
Since you race 450s as a youth amateur (very stupid thing IMHO, the AMA should stop that) and Mike was damn fast in one, they sent him straight to the premier class
I enjoyed this one big time, #800 has a great memory and the dude can ride! Love or hate him MX needed Alessi's career, good job Ping .....
No we didn't
I never cared for Mike Alessi that much. I formed an opinion in the "Believe the Hype" days early in his career. This interview has changed my opinion. I look forward to seeing Mike race in the future and know you have a new fan.
Love him or hate him, he was one hell of a rider.
What I like and liked about Mike was he was gonna do mike and not sugar coat it. Right or wrong he did it his way. I’m glad though that he can admit his mistakes.
Always a great show an best moto show on da choob 💯 salute Ping
I have been racing 52 years and that gate drop rush still gets me I still get the nerves I still get stomach knots
@@EarthSurferUSA I competed this weekend in 60+open,55+open,50+open keeps me young
This was a banger Ping, 👍🏁
Solid show ,People take shots at Mike , but at the end of the day , He made a career out of racing , Surviving all those years racing isn’t easy by any means , His history in racing is impressive no matter how roller coaster it actually was .
So many of us forgot how much of a badass you need to be to make a Supercross main.
Forgetting how badass the 800 is 😬
Dope truck but I think white would stage the bikes better.....I so would have got the black one too they are the coolest 😎
I must admit, I didn’t want to like Mike. But I was pleasantly surprised . God Bless Mike 👍Rite ON 🤘 Another great show PING ! You the man 👍
Think about who Mike has beat. Pretty damn impressive
30:15 - I've never ridden in a KTM Jr SX Challenge race... but I did participate in a "kids human race" at the World's biggest endurocross race (Barcelona, Spain, birthplace of the sport) like 15-20 years ago in front of a near sell-out crowd of over 16000 people - It was extremely cool and, when you're less than 10 years old, you don't even care much about it, you just take in the sights (I remember David Knight and Ivan Cervantes were doing post-race interviews as we were walking into the arena's floor, they looked like giants) and you give everything you got
🤔 I'm believing the Hype .....👍
Ping! Do one with Buckelew :)
he competed for years against the very best….not many get to his level….
He's 100% a "best of the rest" kind of guy - In some eras he could've had even a serious shot at a national main class title
@@DanArnets1492 in 2007 outdoors it was down to him and GL if I remember right.
Imagine if Mike broke away from his family and had Aldon Baker from that first year on the CRF450R.
I was standing along the side of track at the bottom of that ski jump at red bud when he crashed. Between the crash and the bikes running him over I really figured he was dead or paralyzed for life or who knows what. It was terrible.
Ok, I'm excited! This could be awesome or a sh** show! let's see!
When Suzuki didnt resighn him for 2010 they did the same with Reed (who said he wanted to stay) but they were moving Dungey up to the 450 & Reed sighned with Kawi but then got Mono
Great interview! Mike is a badass, can we get Malcom on here.
Either Stewart or the one that owns Ethina or whatever it’s called
Still a great rider, shame theres no rides in Canada
Here's what I take away, Mike's dad's kind of crazy and made the boys kind of crazy, And you feel bad because, Tony kind of turned Mike into a pariah. In this context, i bet the Ivan Tedesco incident really doesn't seem any crazier or worse than anything GL did, or for sure Rhino, Or Bradshaw and kadrowski. I never thought I'd say this but I feel bad for the guy. You can tell Mike's been beat up too bad and treated like garbage by everybody. And if you have to nail it down to something it's probably over a T-shirt more than anything. Though I'm not sure who put it out there, but I do remember that rumor going around our dealership, everywhere in the pits at Millville, that he was gonna beat Ricky Carmichael his 1st race. I do have a feeling some of that was Put out there by Tony or somebody in their camp. But Stewart's dad was a disaster drove everybody crazy, and so was villopotos in a lot of ways, Seems like Mike got the short end of the stick and most of it is related to talking trash before his debut. Think if he hadn't done that and would've got a podium on a second race if he'd just come in quietly I think he'd be a hero right now. Poor guy, had too much pressure on him just like Stewart and other parents that put too much in their kids career. Great interview Mike I appreciate your honesty, count me as a fan.
It's funny when they were talking about the really bad mud race. He said he was really good because he could adapt quickly. Then when Ping says that even DV and Stew had a hard time, Mike says that's what separates the great riders from the good riders... Did he really call himself greater than Stew or even DV??? LOL, if I got anything from this interview, it's that Mike really loves himself.
I would imagine the Canadians didn't want to hire mike because hes mike
👍
I wouldn't have minded one extra hour (or a whole 2-hour episode with JEFF)
RV2 co-host??
Fuck yeah bud!
I wonder what would have happen if Alessi rode a Honda or pc 250f his rookie year
fORGET WHAT YEAR Canadian MX Barrie Ont(2017) Mike Alessi IN PITS EARLIER THAN ANYONE AND MUCH MORE PERSONABLE
I'm surprised he didn't ask about the Brock Tickle incident
Ivan was 23 in 2005
He seems like he likes to embellish stuff and I hear alot of excuses...maybe I'm wrong but cool pod🤙
@@EarthSurferUSA I like mike and I listen to most pings pods and I could count more bike/weather issues in this one then any other pods combined..js🤷♂️
Ah c'mon..
Mike so dearly wants to be accepted as a great rider by his peers. Per that video of him and Dungey after he own a moto and didn't get the adulation he needed. Still don't like him, but admire his honesty.
omg 1:13:50 people ran him over a few times
I can't believe he made it through his entire career without anyone knocking out his teeth. I can't think of less respected pro racer than MA
@@EarthSurferUSA I liked the hype.I thought that took balls.. And hate is a strong word. I don't hate many. As a fan who doesn't know him I didn't like the sportsman ship moves like standing on Tedescos bike. Just when I think back to any rider something positive can come to mind. I have to think harder when it comes to MA. But what do I know? He might be the nicest guy in the world building orphanages across the world. I am glad he and his family raced pro mx. It kept racing exciting
@@64maxpower he was 17 you clown Foh
The only thing this guys good for is interviews. LoL. His family has to be so disappointed putting all that time, effort, and money and still is a no name rider.
I never liked JG
Dude is in such denial about himself and his career
Get Tony DiStefano on
Great interview! Mike is a badass, can we get Malcom on here.
Either Stewart or the one that owns Ethina or whatever it’s called