Great race! Really fun to call. Chad was so good, so fast and smart, yet Ricky still won the title. Hats off to both of ‘em for making it so exciting 👏🏼👏🏼
No doubt it was. It's a total shame Chad Reed's calling it a career next year. If it wasn't for Chad and this race, I'd likely have stepped away after the 2003 season. I was totally smiling widely after watching this battle and now I can't get enough of it. Sure hope Chad can get one more win in 2020 Supercross though.
Thanks for the memorys Chad and congratulations on the career you had! Year 2020 your're out and the young gun Jett Lawerence another Aussie takes your place from across the pond! Very Cool and look forward to his career as well! I am thankful and feel blessed to live in America and see the great riders from all over the world that come here and race dirt bikes... 🍻
Chad Reed definitely gave us a lot of memories for sure. I really hold Chad in my debt for keeping me a fan to this day from this exact race. I know Chad would like to have a much better season than he is having now, but I really think he should've taken the KTM slot with Marvin Musquin on the sidelines until Hangtown 2020.
You got that right. This was THE race that made me stay a fan to this day, and Chad Reed was the man for the job. I still hold the man in my debt for keeping me a fan to this day, and I am totally sad to hear 2020 will be his last full Supercross season. I REALLY want him to stick around another two more years, but I know that's not happening unless Chad can pull a deja vu from 2011.
Unfortunately, no, but over 250 starts is certainly nothing to sneeze about. Although he only won 45 times, I'll take 250+ starts any other day. Over 100 of those were consecutive until he missed the Anaheim 2 race in 2010.
@@Excitable101 Chad certainly gave a lot of people reason to love the guy again. I admit I didn't like some of the things he did as a 125 rider, but he cleaned up his act considerably after 2008.
Totally! This was definitely the race that told me "Don't leave!" because I was considering walking away from the sport after McGrath's sudden and unexpected retirement, but Chad Reed really filled all the voids in my book this season, and this race is textbook proof. I'm a Chad Reed fan for life.
@@MathewVsSportsMediaandGames Oh man those were the days. A couple years ago my girl was put on face to face the song in mcgrgaths part of terrafirma 5 I think. Anyway she put it on unexpectedly I ended up watching the remastered version like 5 times that week.
@@seaeff6428 Oh wow. I liked the ones w/ McGrath in them as well, and the Steel Roots videos were T-H-E best for me to watch in my book. I still have the first 2, but I never got to see the 3rd one with Jeremy on his Yamaha and/or KTM.
Yes they did stand all throughout the main. I was totally enjoying this back home on ESPN2; this was also the race that convinced me to stay after Chad Reed won the race over Carmichael.
Not sure what you mean, but Chad DID show he could compete with Ricky down the stretch of 2003 -- granted Ricky had a full race lead on Reed after Daytona.
@@fridelikakurnia6477 And furthermore, something's telling me you are NOT a fan of this sport; if you say you are, I'm going to guess you only got into this sport a few days ago or something. I have a considerable number of races from this time period that's already posted on my channel; you can find your answers on much of them.
Lol.... Babylon Jones, that’s why I’m here also. This came up in my recommended feed, and I remembered Chad, and Ricky on Gypsytales pod cast when Chad said this is one of his most memorable/fun races against Ricky...
@@truckingfun5033 Babylon Jones??? WTF??? Yeah, I loved this race myself and that unforgettable battle between Reed and Carmichael -- with Reed winning.
Somehow, I disagree with that. Chad Reed was clearly faster than Ricky Carmichael down the stretch of 2003, but in Ricky's own defense, over 10 other factory riders were sidelined with injuries, and logic showed Ricky could get up to 2nd each time (which he did). I know Tim Ferry returned the next race at Salt Lake City, but the field was too thinned out for Chad Reed to walk away as the 2003 Supercross champ. I also think Honda was content with Ricky finishing 2nd each time after being ahead 25 pts. after Daytona. Simultaneously, I know Ricky wanted to win at least one more race before the season was over, but this race solidified that Chad Reed was the man for the job to attempt to knock him off the #1 spot, and at the same time, this race told me "Don't go!" because I could very well have walked away after McGrath unexpectedly retired after his sub-par performances in Europe on his new KTM. Chad Reed filled every void in my book, and I hold him in my debt to stay a Supercross fan TO THIS DAY!!
There's only 1 clown here. How many titles or races have you won? Chad is still qualifying for the mains and is doing it mostly on his own dollar without any factory Husqvarna support.
@@markhills3922 My thoughts exactly! Chad is doing this on his own dime, and the fact that he is just making mains in today's talent pool is impressive enough. Do I believe he can still win a race? Absolutely!
Great race! Really fun to call. Chad was so good, so fast and smart, yet Ricky still won the title. Hats off to both of ‘em for making it so exciting 👏🏼👏🏼
No doubt it was. It's a total shame Chad Reed's calling it a career next year. If it wasn't for Chad and this race, I'd likely have stepped away after the 2003 season. I was totally smiling widely after watching this battle and now I can't get enough of it. Sure hope Chad can get one more win in 2020 Supercross though.
The legend among us!!
Chad Reed -- for sure!!
16 years later and Reed's still lining up.
Great racing.
Indeed. I hope he never goes away, but people know he will walk away someday.
Chad was scrubbing
That's smooth and stylish for you.
Thanks for the memorys Chad and congratulations on the career you had! Year 2020 your're out and the young gun Jett Lawerence another Aussie takes your place from across the pond! Very Cool and look forward to his career as well! I am thankful and feel blessed to live in America and see the great riders from all over the world that come here and race dirt bikes... 🍻
Chad Reed definitely gave us a lot of memories for sure. I really hold Chad in my debt for keeping me a fan to this day from this exact race. I know Chad would like to have a much better season than he is having now, but I really think he should've taken the KTM slot with Marvin Musquin on the sidelines until Hangtown 2020.
Timeless era of supercross
You got that right. This was THE race that made me stay a fan to this day, and Chad Reed was the man for the job. I still hold the man in my debt for keeping me a fan to this day, and I am totally sad to hear 2020 will be his last full Supercross season. I REALLY want him to stick around another two more years, but I know that's not happening unless Chad can pull a deja vu from 2011.
Chad and Ricky sure look young in this video!
They do. Chad Reed was only 21 at the time, and Ricky was 23.
Reed top 5 all time
Certainly GOAT status in the long run.
Chad may not be the Goat, but i don't think anyone will come close to the number of races entered any time soon...
Unfortunately, no, but over 250 starts is certainly nothing to sneeze about. Although he only won 45 times, I'll take 250+ starts any other day. Over 100 of those were consecutive until he missed the Anaheim 2 race in 2010.
@@MathewVsSportsMediaandGames agree 100%
@@Excitable101 Chad certainly gave a lot of people reason to love the guy again. I admit I didn't like some of the things he did as a 125 rider, but he cleaned up his act considerably after 2008.
Damn I wish we had HD in 2003. It's hard to watch these old blurry videos.
Haha. I have this race on a blank DVD and I used an LP speed for these.
Love watching old races. And I forgot how stupid Cameron Steele questions were hahaa.
lol -- I actually think Cameron's question to Ricky here was legit.
Glory days
Totally! This was definitely the race that told me "Don't leave!" because I was considering walking away from the sport after McGrath's sudden and unexpected retirement, but Chad Reed really filled all the voids in my book this season, and this race is textbook proof. I'm a Chad Reed fan for life.
I was there great race
Lucky you! Yeah, this was one of the best races of 2003 and one of the best ever, period!
So crazy that chad raced in an era where they filmed the races on a 50 lb potato and he’s still active today where we get 4k from cell phones.
Well, this was the golden era of Supercross and DVDs and movies were things we could only dream of.
@@MathewVsSportsMediaandGames I’m 28. I’m aware. I watched the terrafirmas until they didn’t work.
@@seaeff6428 Haha. I'm 32 (turning 33 next month) and I watched the Terrafirma and Steel Roots videos over and over again myself.
@@MathewVsSportsMediaandGames Oh man those were the days. A couple years ago my girl was put on face to face the song in mcgrgaths part of terrafirma 5 I think. Anyway she put it on unexpectedly I ended up watching the remastered version like 5 times that week.
@@seaeff6428 Oh wow. I liked the ones w/ McGrath in them as well, and the Steel Roots videos were T-H-E best for me to watch in my book. I still have the first 2, but I never got to see the 3rd one with Jeremy on his Yamaha and/or KTM.
I think I was there
If so, then lucky you. :)
i was there all spectator stand all main
Yes they did stand all throughout the main. I was totally enjoying this back home on ESPN2; this was also the race that convinced me to stay after Chad Reed won the race over Carmichael.
I respect them both but Chad couldn’t hold Carmichaels jockstrap
Not sure what you mean, but Chad DID show he could compete with Ricky down the stretch of 2003 -- granted Ricky had a full race lead on Reed after Daytona.
Tempos bons
What is that???
Ricky wasnt even primed yet his centering was the best.. whoops not so much
I don't think I follow you.
Tv quality was so poor in 2003
Somehow, I don't think so.
So this is Chad first debut on 250 Factory Yamaha...?
Uh... no...!! He started on Team Yamaha at the 2002 U.S. Open.
@@MathewVsSportsMediaandGames Hm... In 2002 after 125 east? So he was still in Boost mobile Yamaha team?
@@fridelikakurnia6477 Okay, you are NOT making ANY sense now! I don't even understand your question.
@@MathewVsSportsMediaandGames Sorry...
@@fridelikakurnia6477 And furthermore, something's telling me you are NOT a fan of this sport; if you say you are, I'm going to guess you only got into this sport a few days ago or something.
I have a considerable number of races from this time period that's already posted on my channel; you can find your answers on much of them.
GYPSYTALES
Huh???
Lol.... Babylon Jones, that’s why I’m here also. This came up in my recommended feed, and I remembered Chad, and Ricky on Gypsytales pod cast when Chad said this is one of his most memorable/fun races against Ricky...
@@truckingfun5033 Babylon Jones??? WTF???
Yeah, I loved this race myself and that unforgettable battle between Reed and Carmichael -- with Reed winning.
MathewV21688
Babylon Jones was the one that commented “GYPSYTALES” .....
Then you commented “Huh???”
Never mind, lol
MathewV21688
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Ricky let Chad win because of the little incident right out of the gate and didn't want to win that way.
Somehow, I disagree with that. Chad Reed was clearly faster than Ricky Carmichael down the stretch of 2003, but in Ricky's own defense, over 10 other factory riders were sidelined with injuries, and logic showed Ricky could get up to 2nd each time (which he did). I know Tim Ferry returned the next race at Salt Lake City, but the field was too thinned out for Chad Reed to walk away as the 2003 Supercross champ. I also think Honda was content with Ricky finishing 2nd each time after being ahead 25 pts. after Daytona. Simultaneously, I know Ricky wanted to win at least one more race before the season was over, but this race solidified that Chad Reed was the man for the job to attempt to knock him off the #1 spot, and at the same time, this race told me "Don't go!" because I could very well have walked away after McGrath unexpectedly retired after his sub-par performances in Europe on his new KTM. Chad Reed filled every void in my book, and I hold him in my debt to stay a Supercross fan TO THIS DAY!!
Man, thats bullshit... chad was faster 2003 and would have been faster 2004, too.
For sure.
Yamaha just makes better bikes than anyone really
No disagreements there. I ride a Yamaha in trails myself.
Reed is a clown he needs to retire lol
He's already announced that 2020 will be his last season.
There's only 1 clown here. How many titles or races have you won? Chad is still qualifying for the mains and is doing it mostly on his own dollar without any factory Husqvarna support.
@@markhills3922 so what he is still a sucker he only won when r.c. or bubba was out lol
@@markhills3922 My thoughts exactly! Chad is doing this on his own dime, and the fact that he is just making mains in today's talent pool is impressive enough. Do I believe he can still win a race? Absolutely!
@@johnnybgood774 A title is a title no matter WHO'S out there!