James Stewart | Legends Never Die
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.พ. 2025
- James Stewart was my hero growing up on a dirt bike. When we heard that RedBull Straight Rhythm would be two-strokes only in 2018 we thought there would be cooler way to pay homage to James Stewart than by going racing on the #259 machine.
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• James Stewart | #259 (...
Thank you Spencer Luczak for the beautiful bike build.
Thank you The Flying Iron Horse Ranch for providing a picture perfect location for filming.
Thank you RAK Racing, The Collective Experience, Federal Hill Home Theaters, MotoTape for being gracious sponsors of the video project and the racing efforts for Redbull Straight Rhythm.
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I rode with him several times in 2003. Jaw dropping
The man that was making me and my dad stuck on the TV !
A person who doesn´t like James Stewart, whether he´s a hater, racist, or he has no damn idea about what ridding a bike is all about.
You´ll be for ever my idol man !
Real talk
Racist? Shut up and get that stupid snowflake talk outta here. Bet you've never even rode a bike let alone been involved in the moto community.
@@cknorris3644 uaaau, so much viral aggressivity. 👏 Sure lord of knowledge, I don't know how to ride a bike, you do.
RIP James Stewart career. Supercross/Motocross has not been the same since he left.
yeah its way better...
Since Stewart, Villopoto and Dungey got retired the ama series are not the same :/
mateusMX12 lmao so you got Butthurt because he prefers four strokes ? Ok..
True james we want u back bro
excuse me guys, but I guess you was shitting in diapers when JM and RC was on top... was fun to watch JS... if he didn't wreck it was possible for him to win... RC is the real GOAT.
James ran the #259 as a tribute to Tony Haines, who was paralyzed in the early 90s. So you're doing a tribute to a tribute. Cool vid!
Tony Haynes... I'm his brother🖒
Facts
Let’s get 4 more likes to Tres Bruce’s comment to really represent the #259
@@bunnymanmoe8819 pro
As a black kid growing up he was my idol there was not a rider with more heart than bubba or speed love bro enjoyed watching for years fastest man on two wheels
No one was ever as exciting to watch than James Stewart.. I have bee watching motocross for 50 years and I have never seen anyone come close to his raw talent.. He beat all of the 250 F riders on that 125.
Man, I grew up a tad bit late to witness James in his prime, but looking back at the tapes, he was just amazing, still even by today's standards. Thanks for the tribute, AJ.
Fabien White man those,were the best sx years I ever seen! Epic
I got to see JS7 in his rookie 125 season at hangtown and washougal and then again at hangtown in 07 when him n RC had one of the most epic battles of all time.
Loved his smoothness on the track when everyone else was hang’n it out...his post race interview positivity had my full respect.
James has earned the right to chill,he put it all on the field as they say in sports and u can't ask any more from an athlete a true athlete,sorry...that is.piece out thanks for beautiful vid.
James was awesome to watch both in person and tv. He and little bro masters of whoops
I have watched thousands and thousands of motocross videos/edits over the years. This is one of the top 5 without a doubt, awesome video guys.
Great vid and just 🔨 all the way fucking AWSOME where gonna miss the bubba !
I love James and have been around him since he got on board Team Kawasaki as a 125 factory rider. I'll never forget Mark Johnson of Team Green telling me how impressed they were with how hard he worked, how much he rode, and how many KX's he destroyed......a month. They loved it! R&D feedback was infinite. Historically, only RC came close.
What I really admired was that he practiced his "checkered flag-victory jump" every day, every practice. The same way Jerry Rice used to take every catch in 49er practice all the way to the end zone, regardless of where on the field the pass was caught. Visualize victory. Practice winning. Develop the habit of winning. Expect to win. Every race is your race to win.
Furthermore, in nearly 50 years in and around the business of motocross and supercross, there are very few people I don't know, haven't met, or don't consider friends. "Big James" Stewart Sr. is among my favorite people I've had the pleasure and honor to have been around in the business. His enthusiasm is unrivaled, wealth of knowledge is endless, and love of this sport is infectious.
My father was never 1/500th the man, father, cheerleader, provider, husband, or role model that James Stewart Sr. is.
Flying Iron horse ranch looks like heaven to me .KING JAMES FOREVER!
I watched that straight rythym and that was a cool thing to do a tribute to James and the bike was sweet too...two stroke for ever....there s nothing like the smell of napalm and race gas in the morning and oh yeah the sound today s bike thou awsum are the music of a lawn mower compared the race scream of a two stroke and the smell....beautiful piece of track...nice u guys make it own dirt I'm moving there...the dirt is life no traction no fun.
Most Bubba haters never saw him pre 2015. There will never be a guy like him on the track again
I did and yes there will be and are guys like him and are even better AND don't quit because they have a tummy ache or boo boo pinky finger like JS did SO any times... . gee I see Mr. tomac won a cool mill today...Bubba gump never did that so how can you say that???
wally walton comment shows you aren’t a true MX fan!!!
wally walton you’ve never ate shit on a mx track apparently
I agree.. JS in his later years was a cry baby ass bitch. I wish I had his skill don't get me wrong, but as a spectator just my opinion.@@bultacowally
Haiden Deegan
Who knew that first turn crash at his first race was going to set the tone for his career. Amazing none the less. By far my favorite to watch over the years.
So good you’ve made this tribute. Ive looked up to stewy for ever. And when you think of legends of the sport. I think of James every time. Awesome vid
WOW !! What a track !
What a bike !
What a rider !
I got a rush just watching this !!
When I hear the name James Bubba Stewart I think of a boy who who rode Like the Wind! He was an innovator. Fear was not an option! Win at all costs. Then he came out with that TV show Bubba's world. And that's when everything changed! From then on he rode Like the Wind but paid the price...... Motocross is mental and once the mental part goes away Talent isn't far behind. Don't leave us like this James! Get your shit together and have one last stand! I double dog dare you to get in shape and go 24 -0 one more time for yourself and your loving fans!
Scott Willerscheidt Q
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Unfortunately not happening :(
Man, I've been a hardcore fan since I got into sx/mx back in 96. It has always fascinated me and I mimicked everything I could on a redline bmx bike lol. Followed all the top guys careers up until about 01 when I started reading more about James in the mags. I was hooked because finally I could show my family it wasn't just white guys racing (yep I'm Black).
James opened that door for me and helped my family embrace and support my decision to pursue racing! You guys don't understand how crushed I am that he just disappeared but also how awesome I think this video is! Aside from the fact that I ride a Yamaha now (2stroke:) I still have all of the dope fox 360 and tactic gear he wore back then. I'm a St Louis resident, I was hype to have met and talk to him from 04 onward each event he attended at the Edward Jones. Anyway, thanks for this... definitely made my day!
5:11 *"SUP??"*
🤣🤣 I'm not the only one who heard that, Right??
One of the coolest mx vids I've ever seen. I've got goosebumps.
The ultimate all terrain technician. Jimbo was sheer joy to watch.miss that gentleman
I remember watching Stewart he was the man I was just a teen he's definitely one of the greats if the sport and will always be remembered for what he accomplished
AJ I’ve watched this video over 10 times! Its awesome, start to finish. Amazing
Thanks!
Ik im three years late but this is one of the sickest tracks and best riding ive ever seen
He revolutionized the sport.
Bro instead of the bubba scrubb you did the catscratch .dude you are by far me n my son favorite rider. Everytime I thing I'm up to date on your vids I find another one in the utube worm hole. You do tributes to the max no stone unturned good job brotha!!!!
I dont care about numbers or titles, JS7 is the best rider ever the true GOAT KING
Wrong... there can be only one! RC is the GOAT!
Ricky Carmichael is the goat. Yes booger is great but rc still the goat.
You guys are looking at only America. RC is damn great but Stefan Everts was a step above with 10 world championships.
James Stewart definitely changed the sport of motocross/supercross in so many ways. Sucks that these riders don't get enough recognition.
The most talented rider of all time.....not a huge fan but that dude could ride a bike like no one
Especially smoking everyone in 250f class on a 125......that was ridiculous
The tracks today and moves over jumps today are bcuz of him
Tbf back then it _was_ the 125 class. People were just starting to slowly switch to 4 strokes and they weren’t nearly as OP compared to the 2 strokes as they are now days. It’s still a feat though. Like when he pulled over mid race on his kx 125 to let Reed pass on his yz 250f, just to blow back by him in a couple turns and leave him in the dust.
riding a 125 on this fine track might be the best thing you can do in this universe! Im blown away.
GOOD LUCK AJ!! Have fun be safe and can’t wait to see you carve it up on a 2 STROKE🤙🏼🤜🏼
AJ I ride at Tomahawk a lot and haven't seen you around lately. Now it makes sense. So pumped for your ride at Red Bull and was screaming at the TV.....you all most won the damn thing!!!!!! You got this Maryland boy in your corner thus sx season. Wish the best for you bro👊💪
Stewart!!! There won't be another with his heart n talent!!
Hes ringing the kneck out of this! Absolutely class to see! 👊
He was my favourite rider used to love watching him man, 💯💯
First time I saw Stewart was when I spotted him in the air at Millville doing a heel clicker wearing his pick gear during warmup/practice…I was AMPED for 125s!!!
7:25 Awesome style!
Hey bro thanks for the memories!!!!!
I was at the last Citrus Bowl Race in Orlando(2007) when you and Rickey Carmichael battled it out!!(Congrats on the win)What a race it was(RCz last race) you will forever be appreciated in the world of dirtbiken and to anyone who really appreciates the sport .....
What a crispy piece of machinery 🤘😂
One of the sickest tracks I've ever seen
amazing edit, props to that film crew you guys killed it
How good does that track look 👌🏼🤘🏼
I really love the full rev at 4:35 to 4:46 its soo cool on the berm . Wooh
James Stewart will com back to supercross!!!
Wow this almost brought tears to my eyes! I Think if James Stewart saw this video he would be proud of you guys! Well done guys well done!!😊😊😊
you rock AJ love this tribute by you and Luczak. Wish i could have been at Flying Iron Horse watching you rip!!!
Steward has no fear, one of the best.
No riding technique has revolutionized modern motocross like the Bubba Scrub. When James Stewart hopped on the pro scene in 2002 at a ripe 16, he brought with him enough youthful exuberance. James, developed a technique of throwing his bike sideways on the face of jumps, which allowed for him to hit the jumps with more speed while at the same time staying lower than other riders. The Bubba Scrub not only helped lap times, it also looks awesome.
yes
Well said
Plenty of us were scrubbing in the 90's, we just called it showing off. Seriously, 80cc riders did it in magazine shoots. Fully pancaked inches from the ground.
@@mr.matteroffact2822mhm
Perfect song to compliment the bike and the rider
I first saw James when he was bragging about his Girlfriend Dede Burns in Terrafirma 1
Me too. He also mentioned his favorite ice cream “chocolate”
Kids on the couch! I remember watching that all the time.
Yeahh!!
He was "sooo mad at her"🤣
Snap 👌👏👏👏
Dude this is the sickest edit I’ve ever seen well done my friend team green baby
I hope Bubba has seen this. He deserves a tribute.
Why? He was never that good.
@@ronbowman4145 You been living under a rock? 28 wins in 125 and 250 class outdoors, 50 wins in 450 supercross, 20 wins in 250F and 450 class outdoors, 98 total AMA pro wins.
You're right. He sucked. o.O
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OhThree636 he could crash, drink a coffee and still win. No one was like him. He rode like a wild man.
Now all you need is a hell of a spray tan for straight rhythm and your golden
James Stewart was the Barry Sanders of motocross....one of a kind.
Edited to say this: As an old dude, I feel sorry for the young gearheads who will never get to ride one of those old two stroke bikes, or take an old Yamaha Banshee for a spin, there’s nothing like a two stroke coming up on the pipe.
SWEET!!!!!!! sick bike / Tribute .Go get em Aj good luck ...LOVE THE TWO STROKES !!!!!! Well be watching from hawaii
I can say neither motocross nor supercross are my favourite sports. But James Bubba Stewart is one of my sports idols and maybe the most exciting one in terms of pure entertainment he brought. This sizes the impact James had and still has, no matter what kind of end he had, everyone still sees the sign he left. He rode the bike like an artist, a dancer, he brough to the sport something never seen before. Everybody misses him. Haters gonna hate, legends like Bubba gonna live forever.
Aj bro, you are the man.....Just fyi , ur teaching style and interactive approach was just intoxicating giving I'm very hungry to hone in my skills and as you know when we are interested ( more like obsessed) in things that curb our inquisitive and insatiable thirst to get better, improve, and become 1 with a great passion, we get entrenched and fully immersed at a pace that is sure to burn us out,...and knowing that passion and skill can elevate you to transcendent moments of greatness and a renewed determination to be the best me that I can be......and just studying you and your approach/ technique, I was able to quickly narrow down my areas of weakness tht I need to improve on, and I know tht if I want to get next level skilled, i have to constantly test my capability and limits on the edge of what's known to me and and sometimes it's humble pie and then that negative self talk wants to come.in and say, " maybe im not cut out for it, maybe i should just quit..".but I ALWAYS PERSERVEAR, AND ALWAYS MAKE MY PREVIOUS WEAKNESS ,....TODAYS ASSETTS....and that's a powerful existencial synonym analagous with an outline on how TO TACKLE Life with fear of failure always embraced and known tht we will again make a mistake, we are human, but we can always get just a bit better than what we were yesterday thru practice, implementation of self discipline to make yourself FOCUS,.....LASER BEAM FOCUS,.....I know what I need, now I need to go GET IT..LIFES to short to pussyfoot around always mad at the world.... AND THANK GOD I HAVE A SENSE OF SELF WORTH TO NOT lie to myself with tales of wishful thinking yet it's those moments when I'm scared and vulnerable is when I always tend to PUSH BACK TWICE AS HARD , TO PROVE TO MY OTHER SELF I AM WORTH IT, AND that's what keeps driving me onto the progress wagon instead of the stagnation of the dead wagon.....I've learned alot and honestly have gotten much more efficient and making new good riding habits and def doing lots of drills to get my ideal motocross body in form and back in optimal shape...and to work and develop core riding muscles like legs back neck...arms,,.,.u know the drill.....,I always say progress not perfection, perfection can come later, as long as u keep striving for it, small steps, one chunk at a time, always will get better like a snowball effect accumulating momentum slowly but surely dreams are one realization away from ultimate freedom of mind to do whatever u love in this life and don't bother w any of the rest of the B's as it's not worth your or neones time if it doesn't better you or your skill sets and your fellow neighbor and community skill sets are all assets i often think we don't realize we have.....neways got off on a tangent but just wanted to say thHANK YOU FOR THE PRICLESS CONTENT YOU SHARE W THE WORLD , Information, KNOWLEDGE IS EVERYTHING, AND our ability to communicate that knowledge is unprecedented as we speak, and hopefully we can make the world a better place ,......., 1.. plastic bottle wrapper NOT thrown out the window at a time..SORRY I GOT INTO NASTALGIA MODE AND REMINISCING WATCCHING THESE MOMENTS BEING EMULATED BY ANOTHER PERSON WHOS BEING EMULATED, TOTALLY INSPIRING AND HOPEFUL, James Stewart was almost that ultimate goal of perfection as he was the ultimate level of mastery which almost diefies such things knowing how sacred these memories are for the people who got to be lucky enough to be born in this time to witness it!!!!!....we are truly living in remarkable times and just hope we continue to learn, grow, and keep life healthy, happy, fun, enjoyable, and infect others with love and compassion and I say just keep smiling,
Nice work AJ! Best of luck at the Red Bull straight rhythm.. I'm pretty sure James watched already tho! #peopleschamp 💪🏻
Absolutely one of the sickest moto edits I've seen in awhile.
That track looks frikkin amazing!!!
If your listening, We miss you James.
no we don't
wally walton that comment makes me mad
wally walton man 🛑!! Haters!!
We don’t miss him....
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Great video and I really enjoyed watching AJ on the KX at the Red Bull Straight Rhythm.
Straight railing 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻. Thank you for the awesome video can't wait to see you at straight rhythm.
That track looks fun
Damn Aj! Sick track, sick riding, sick filming, sick editing, and sick bike! Holy shit this was awesome.
beautiful riding
Nothing better than the sound of a two stroke ripping up a track
Mi idolo james stewart numero 7 siempre fuiste mucho flow en esto respect
I never knew Utah was so beautiful.
WE LOVE AND MISS YOU BUBBA!!!
Track looks awesome
Sweet bike and even sweeter track and setting. 👍🏼👍🏼
Simply amazing! Fantastic video AJ and Jesse
Sweet bike...totally spectacular strack! Slice of heaven for shure!
Great bike, video.. 👊😎
Man that was so badass, I watched that ending atleast 50 times 😂 and I went to go rev the shit outta my bike
Lol
Back in the crust demons of dirt days
My all time favorite rider
My most favorite ATHLETE ever....
You was the best .because it's live in you..he was not human on the bike. You I the best jemes
Damn good good race and Legend
bring all the legends back on 250 2 strokes for straight rhythm.. most are still in good shape and still fast AF!
Great video AJ, JAMES IS A LEGEND
in his own mind
@@bultacowally bubba loves you!!
Not gunna lie I seen #259 and a green 2-stroke and thought maybe juuuuuust maybe it JS riding and it wasnt. I'm really bummed lol but very good video and very nice bike!! Well done 👍👍
Same here
hahahaaaa watching this sweet video and realizing thats one of my favorite trout streams to fish. crazy how ive passed this at least 50 times in the past two years.
One of the best ever!!!!!
Everything about this video was so sick! I wanna move to Utah now and build my own track ha
I hope stewart will watch this video someday! great work boys, keep it up :)
KILLER TRACK as well
I'm glad that there was a brother out there riding like that.
Wow these cinematics insane
How sweet looking is that track??!! awesome creation there guys 👌
Still the GOAT at whipping
I grew up watching Stewart on KX 125, dude it was amazing, he was fast and had style. He disappeared like Kevin Windham did
At least windham showed himself again
@@mghades2101 yeah that's true, he was at the MXON... But I mean, we can't find him on Instagram or Facebook
@@mateusmx1217 He is living in orlando doing good and has a 2 or 3 year old son
RC staggered your legend!
Fucked? RC tore him all the holes! He led away not defeated! And your legend sucked to the last stage! Moron!
James Stewart pra mim tem q ser eternizado, pra mim melhor do mundo
Seven gear for life