I'm a motocross guy but have a ton of respect for desert racers. These guys go ridiculously fast over terrain that changes constantly. Really sad to hear when any moto guy passes away. Knowing we could be killed doing what we love and we keep coming back week after week. That's the part outsiders to our sport will never understand. It doesn't matter how bad your day at work was or that you got in a fight with your girlfriend or your car needs expensive repairs , when you throw your leg over your bike and start placing your goggles in the perfect position and fire that bike up you forget about everything else that was a minor problem. Suddenly your totally free from any of life's problems. Before you know it you can't even remember what was bothering you. You hit the big triple and have a permanent smile glued to your face. You can't describe the feeling to other people what its like to fly through the air. Riding is truly beautiful if you could put everything in slow motion and watch guys rip through a turn. Truly is beauty in motion.
So true my friend. I had my pelvis/back/right femur broken in a bad crash in mx several years ago and all my friends and family said I was crazy to race again. People will have a hard time understanding what it means to us to race/ride in any venue if you are unfamiliar with the sport. When it grabs a hold of you t it doesn't let go and is the world to me. I would be a pretty unhappy dude (as it sounds like you would be as well) if I could never ride. If I had to go back and experience all the injuries I've had I'd do it all again. RIP Stokie...
Hey mate I lost both my legs in a work accident and all that matters to me is when I ride. I’m building my wr450 for finke but blew a head gasket the week prior to the race and missed it. I’ll be there next year to inspire people. I hit a high voltage powerline carrying 19,000 volts 3 times and survived it I didn’t even pass. Your 100% right mate, riding is like nothing else on earth. Im not scared of dying, Im scared of not living. If you think you can, Or think you can’t, Your right.
These guys live on the edge. It’s only the few who can live like that. Us mortals just watch in awe of a life you can be proud to have lived. See you on the other side champ
This is so sad to see a wonderful young Australian pass. I am not into bikes or the desert but it obvious Daymon was a humble champion and did not leave one ounce of effort underutilized. RIP young man and condolences to his loved ones.
this song just get to my heart ever when Stokie has pass away it make me cry when i hear this song i love you Stokie. Ride high Stokie you will be in are heart everyday
Very sad to read this.Died too young before he could shake the rest of the racing world up.RIP Stokie, your light will still shine up there in the night sky.
Your the man Daymon, you are missed but will never be forgotten. I race desert as well and I use your videos as study material. I'm also on a Yamaha blu cru forever man R.I.P. BUDDY.
R.I.P daymon stokie loved you dad so much
Sorry for your loss, he seemed like a good dude :(
Definitely a good dude!
I miss him to u probs don't know me but I'm Sam Kings cousins
God Bless
he still lives on in your heart Dani and he is watching over you proudly. RIP champion
I'm a motocross guy but have a ton of respect for desert racers. These guys go ridiculously fast over terrain that changes constantly. Really sad to hear when any moto guy passes away. Knowing we could be killed doing what we love and we keep coming back week after week. That's the part outsiders to our sport will never understand. It doesn't matter how bad your day at work was or that you got in a fight with your girlfriend or your car needs expensive repairs , when you throw your leg over your bike and start placing your goggles in the perfect position and fire that bike up you forget about everything else that was a minor problem. Suddenly your totally free from any of life's problems. Before you know it you can't even remember what was bothering you. You hit the big triple and have a permanent smile glued to your face. You can't describe the feeling to other people what its like to fly through the air. Riding is truly beautiful if you could put everything in slow motion and watch guys rip through a turn. Truly is beauty in motion.
So true my friend. I had my pelvis/back/right femur broken in a bad crash in mx several years ago and all my friends and family said I was crazy to race again. People will have a hard time understanding what it means to us to race/ride in any venue if you are unfamiliar with the sport. When it grabs a hold of you t it doesn't let go and is the world to me. I would be a pretty unhappy dude (as it sounds like you would be as well) if I could never ride. If I had to go back and experience all the injuries I've had I'd do it all again. RIP Stokie...
Super agree brother
Hey mate I lost both my legs in a work accident and all that matters to me is when I ride. I’m building my wr450 for finke but blew a head gasket the week prior to the race and missed it. I’ll be there next year to inspire people. I hit a high voltage powerline carrying 19,000 volts 3 times and survived it I didn’t even pass. Your 100% right mate, riding is like nothing else on earth.
Im not scared of dying,
Im scared of not living.
If you think you can,
Or think you can’t,
Your right.
These guys live on the edge. It’s only the few who can live like that. Us mortals just watch in awe of a life you can be proud to have lived. See you on the other side champ
This is so sad to see a wonderful young Australian pass. I am not into bikes or the desert but it obvious Daymon was a humble champion and did not leave one ounce of effort underutilized. RIP young man and condolences to his loved ones.
Sincere condolences , this is our isle of Mann on dirt and the riders are true warrior's, some become Kings, Ride in peace mate.
From California and hadn't heard of Damon. Sounds like a badass on two wheels and a true legend. Hope you are up there ripping in the clouds...rip!
The kindest most down to earth bloke you'll ever meet! Top bloke
this song just get to my heart ever when Stokie has pass away it make me cry when i hear this song i love you Stokie. Ride high Stokie you will be in are heart everyday
R.I.P. Filming with you one day and gone the next, such a shame. I hope you're doing ok mate.
Thank you. Yeah it has been a very tough week for me, I'm still trying to get my head around it all. Gone way too soon.
Yeah that's for sure.
Damn tragic
Rest in piece my brother, you lived giving your 100%, i hope to learn from that, and did it as cheerfully as you did
I do motocross in alice he handed me my trophie he is such a great guy.RIP Daymon stokie😭
Always will be in our hearts daymon stokie R.I.P. champ
I just saw the Netflix show. I'm aussie but I never heard of this race before. I am so sorry he is gone, he seemed like a really nice guy. 💕
@ Tessa Jones What is the Netflix show called Tessa ?? I'd love to watch it
Just found out by watching the Fink race via Netflix. Was shocked to see that he had passed the year after . 😢
Spin out at the end when they said he had died, so sad
We will always remember for you Stokie. Ride In Piece.
To ride a bike like that,he was fearless and brave.he passed over, doing what he loved
God bless you and your family
From England
RIP Daymon, Deepest to all his family friends and fellow riders....
Me and my uncle would go see daymon quite often it’s a shame he left us early you will always be in me and my uncles hearts ❤️❤️
Daymon Stokie was a true champion of the desert ! RIP mate , the nice guys always leave to early !
Adventure Moto Enduro true that brother !!!
Very sad! condolences to all friends and relatives
it has been two years without Daymon, he was an inspiration to me and hopefully everyone
He flew, boy did he fly. RIP Legend.
So sad. RIP.
Rip Go with God Brother.
No fucking way, I just watched the Fink race special on Netflix and now I see this… Fuck!!!!😢
True passion. R.i.P legend
may u be riding strong somewhere bro RIP.. still brings a tear to the eye..
Love ya Stokie.
Great tribute, gone too soon😥
Very sad to read this.Died too young before he could shake the rest of the racing world up.RIP Stokie, your light will still shine up there in the night sky.
Sad young talent R.I.P
Tears to my eyes.. I looked up to this fella when I was little fucking machine of a human! Love ya bud
Godspeed Daymon...RIP Brother
RIP Daymon Stokie...😓
Rip brother, Very touching
RIP. Forever the king of the desert ❤️
🙏 Sending Love and Healing to the family.. Thank you for the video reminder for us all.. 🌈
God Speed young Man (Daymon Stokie). God Speed.
he's up riding with Hayden. RIP.
R.I.P YOU LEGEND RIDE FREE FOR EVER
It's so sad to see that
This probably is not appropriate to say at this time but it's what he loved to do and we loved to watch him do it. R.I.P
Rip brother forever the king of the desert!! ❤️❤️
The racing world will miss you mate. Keep it pinned in 6th in that great Finke Track in the sky.
What a legend. Ride in peice
So sad seeing some one die doing something they love R.I.P stokie
Rip stokie you legend
RIP mate.
R.I.P 🙏🏽😓
This guy is a bloody ledgen like his dad a good bloke
RIP= Ride in paradise
R.I.P.
He did his thing. WFO!
I do endurocross but love this legend Daymon stokie. And also why’d you put the Reddog music it makes me sad
R.I.P stokie
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
RIP BRO
R.I.P
Too short off a life very sad
😭😭😭😭😭
Rip
💔
This finke was not the same
Mis the kids
Why the fuck would 8 people give this a thumbs down?
who the fuck thumbs down something like this shame shame
Goian Bego
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Your the man Daymon, you are missed but will never be forgotten. I race desert as well and I use your videos as study material. I'm also on a Yamaha blu cru forever man R.I.P. BUDDY.
R.i.p daymond stokie