Antonio Cairoli's Last Dance
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ก.ย. 2024
- Hailing from Sicily, in Italy, Antonio Cairoli is one of the all-time great motocross riders, with multiple World Championship titles to his name.
Antonio 'Tony' Cairoli entered his first FIM Motocross Championship in 2002 after growing up riding bikes. He wasn't immediately successful but showed real promise and, as the season progressed, it was obvious that Cairoli was biding his time, learning the ropes and enjoying every single minute of it along the way.
Two years later and his patience paid off. The young Sicilian won his first MX2 championship race at Namur, widely regarded as one of the toughest tracks in the series. His impressive victory was backed up by a third-place finish overall, and his solid performance throughout the season put a championship win firmly in Cairoli's sights.
He wasn't to be disappointed. In 2005, just three years after his debut, Cairoli took his first world championship with six wins under his belt for the season - despite an injury and a disqualification. Aged 19, he was the youngest Italian to have won a major motocross world title.
After just missing out in 2006, Cairoli won the championship again in 2007, with two rounds to go and 10 GP wins in the bag. In the same year he also had the chance to race in an MX1 GP and joined the class permanently in 2009. Suffice to say, he exceeded expectations and won his first MX1 championship with aplomb.
Since 2009, Cairoli has continued to dominate the premier class of the World Motocross Championship - claiming the title every year up until 2015, when an injury ended his hopes for another victory prematurely.
Cairoli had already cemented his position as one of the sport's all-time greats by that point, but he was far from done with the sport. In 2017 he won yet another championship and the following year narrowly missed out on the championship as he took second place overall.
Injury curtailed his season in 2019, but Cairoli returned in style in 2020 as he claimed first overall in Latvia, and then amassed enough points to secure third overall for the season.
2021 started with more positive results for Cairoli, proving that he continues to challenge at the front of every race in which he rides.
Lifetime Statistics:
9 World Titles (6 consecutive)
1 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations Victory with Team Italy
3 Individual Titles at the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations
94 Grand Prix wins
179 podiums
182 race wins
93 pole positions
278 Grand Prix Raced
552 starts
10,708 points
#motocross #mxgp
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DESCRIBE TONY CAIROLI WITH ONE WORD 👇
Legend
Savage
goat
Legend
Champ
I'm going to miss him, just a phenomenal dude and amazing Champion of the sport. Would be awesome to see little Chase out there following in his dads footsteps in the future.
Nahhh he let Herlings pass him in his own country
@@igorpsenicnik6635 He did the right thing. Tony's not in the championship fight down to the wire. He knows the deal.
He's a great racer and a man with huge passion for MX, a man like Tony will never be forgotten.
Grazie Mille Tony and KTM family!
Well said!
Top notch guy and racer!! Cheers to you Toni for a legendary career from the USA 🤘🤘
Thnx Tony for all those years ! 🙏 From a Dutch 🇳🇱 sidecar motorcross fan... Grazi Tony
He is the biggest champion in the history of European motocross!
Bigger than Everts?
@@RedBullMotorsports ok so on paper Everts is the biggest champion but let’s not forget that he was champion in 2001 and 2002 in the 500cc category and so the competition was divided, I think we can all agree that the main category in those years was the 250 class. Evert was a great champion but I don’t think his championships had the same competition as Cairoli’s did.
And then I think I that Cairoli raised the bar in sport, everyone had to figure out a way to become more professional and train that much harder.
I would say that he probably would’ve beat Everts, he was more aggressive and dealt with pressure extremely well. In the end I think he’s nine championships have more value than those of Everts, that’s just my opinion.
@@walken199 You forget Jean michel bayle in the history motocross.
@@RedBullMotorsports i think yes
A much more respected humble and likeable 9 time champion than Everts ever was. Never complained, never made excuses and will always be the people’s champion.
That Cairoli gave Herlings some extra points to keep Herlings in the race for the championship was amazing.
Legend glad to say I got to watch you twice at matterley basin
Antonio is an absolute legend. Paved the way for many (KTM) greats. He will always be remembered as one of the greatest. Grazie Tony per siempre
Two Italian centauros legends are retiring this year and will be missed. Vale, and Tony. Tony is a legend. Grazie Tony!
One word? Legend! Another one? Inspiration. From the start...
Very touched on how Pit Beirer was so gracious.
He is the greatest for me. I did racing 35 years for myself in local championship. And i saw a lot of riders in world championship. Started with Andre Malherbe Thorpe Jobe Geboers. Everts. They all was amazing. But Tony did all little more perfect. And most important. He never changed his personality. He is so friendly and open guy. I was this year in Teutschenthal. It waa my Daughters dream to see him at his last race in Germany. She is 10 years old and also a big fan of him. She will never forget this day also as Tony was little injured and cant race 100%. But this was not the point. To see him was important. A fantastic person. And nobody can top him for me. For ever. Thank you so much Tony that i can enjoy you so many years. It was a pleasure to see you racing.
The only guy other than RC to put a brand on his back and take it to the top all of the US motocross fans love and respect 222
Not many people deserve to be called a legend, but Antonio Cairoli is a true legend! I learned so much from watching you so thank you very much, and good look to your future!
We couldn't agree more!
Watching herlings kneel down an take his hat off is true respect even after winning the championship. That's what this sport needs. Tony and herlings are both great riders and respect each other greatly. Gonna miss you Tony and good work to herlings and KTM!!!
This was so touching I teared up! What an amazing rider, athlete and all around person. You will be missed man!
Always an amzing guy to the fans, had the pleasure to watch and meet him a couple of times.
Thank you for everything you've done for the community.
Time passing sucks. No matter how long I live, I can't get over the only constant ...change.
You will be missed.
So proud of my countryman. God bless you Tony. You are supreme.
What a great Champion I only got to see him race 1 time. It was awesome. Now it’s time to relax and enjoy the family. Peace and love to you champ. Greetings from America.
Spero di sbagliarmi ma credo che difficilmente rivivremo queste emozioni 😞.
GRAZIE TONY!!!!
Meglio di Valentino, un ragazzo umile questo fa un vero canpione
You’ll be missed. I hope you’ll keep doing things in the sports like schools etc... i wish you all the best.
Motocross legend,,,grazie tony
Such a humble man! Great racer and even a greater man!
Couldn't agree more!
Great job tony ! Congrats for your career and your simplicity as a human❤️✊✊
Absolute honour to watch this man's career over the years, one of the greatest to do it. Des nations at materley 06 I think against Villapoto.. Wow!
GRACIAS ANTONIO CAIROLI
I don't usually cry when I crash but this video made me....
Legend! Grazie Mille Tony!
I LOVE Tony Cairoli..you are the best 👍👍👍
So fast and so smooth, always loved to watch Tony ride.
Grazie Tony🇮🇹💯♥️
Great Tony,tank you for ALL!!!
Un grande atleta, un grandissimo uomo e una bellissima famiglia tutta che ho avuto il piacere di conoscere . Rimarrai nella storia Tony , sarai una leggenda per sempre . Un abbraccio grande
222=True Champion👍 Respect from 🇺🇸
Class act going to miss seeing him on the track.Good Luck with future endeavors
The last Dance of a Big era
Miss watching you race bro. 🇺🇸🤙🙏💯✌️
Grazie Toni
Cairoli and Rossi both will be missed , Legends
One of the nicest guys out there.... it will not be the same without him
He is such a good racer!!! 👑
Grazie ha chi ha messo insieme questo video è bellissimo 😎😎😎😎
What a guy and yes a true legend what a pair ov boots to be filled please carry on your great work through out the KTM fam all the best for the future
The Peoples champion... small, determined, skilled, Tony Carioli is a legend of our sport & will be remembered as one of the best ever. On top of that, his team has been amazing and true advocate for our sport! Thank you 222
Great champion!! Europe is light years ahead of OUTDOOR MX. than we are. Unbelievable tracks, production, coverage, class...
Grazie , Tony ! You are a great racer and it 's forever !✌️✊
Grazie Mille Tony and KTM family!
Un altro GRANDE italiano insieme a Vale che si ritira…..2 grandissimi che saranno sempre ricordati….grazie per cio che hai fatto per questo sport
I get tears every time i see him racing, he beaten everybody for the hole of his career, and always humble. I will personally miss him, will be always in my heart.
Still brings tears to my eyes
Like a true racer, every time someone hands him a new helmet he pushes the visor up lol.
Thats exactly what I thought :D
😂😂 so true
Why does he push visor
@@Wakajijilolo Every racer likes to have the visor highest possible and it is the first thing Tony did to the helmet, pushed the visor the highest :D
Special man… ❤️
Che dire un emozione unica , sei il mio mito , è un esempio di vita , Grazie
Spero un giorno divederti 💪🏻❤️
Incredible! Jeffrey bowing to the king, nice touch TC222
Big respect
This Video make me Cry
A TRUE CHAMPION AN A BEUTIFUL HUMAN BEING.ALL THE BEST CHAMP.
Pit B. seems like a great leader , true and kind words on how Tony elevated the KTM brand.
Legend man. TC 222 the best of all time
Respect! 💪
Thanks for a great career Tony! See you at the nationals.
On another note, the paddocks are so nice at the GP’s. Can’t wait to go to one some day!
Another big legend
Very Gud..Cairolliy..strong campion motocroos..
Legend❤️
GRAZIE CAMPIONE👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💓
CAIROLI........LEGEND
Legend TC222 🙌🔥
Im not crying, you're crying
An incredible career mate, well done. Time to relax and enjoy your family, you have earned it.
Maybe catch up with MC and KDub for some fun on the ramps again 👍👍
This brings a tear to my eye for sure
True Italian Champion.
KING!! Gracia!!!
Grazie tony🧡🧡🧡😪
Estou com os olhos cheio de lágrimas emocionado #222 sensacional,inexplicavelmente um piloto diferenciado vai dar sds de ver ele nas pistas. Uma parceria linda entre piloto e equipe. KTM E CAIROLI. Parabéns pela sua carreira um grande forte amigo abraço direto do 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷👏👏👏✊✊✊
legend
Take my hat off, Tony is best of the bests and will always be.
Very humble man, legend, 👍
Sad... We miss You Tonny
Humble & phenomenal!!!!
WHAT A LEGEND ! TRUE.
Grande Tony ..grazie
AT AGE 65 AN AVID FOLLOWER OF THE MXGP RACING , I SHED A FEW TEARS OF EMOTION FOR THIS WELL LIKED CHAMPION OF THE SPORT . THIS CHAPTER IN HIS LIFE ENDS AS ALL OF US MUST ACCEPT THESE CLOSURES. I EXPECT HE WILL BECOME IN SOME WAY TIED TO KTM FOR LIFE AS RODGER HAS. HE WILL CERTAINLY BE AN ASSET DUE TO HIS CHAMPION CHARACTER!
Before grazie Valle, after grazie Tiny... the legend Italiano,💛
Toni sei proprio un campione di razza pura tu si che ci metti il ❤cuore ti auguro una splendida vita 👍
Да я тоже буду скучать по Тони он отличный спортсмен
Toni is everything you would like to be as a human, his parents created the most complete person in every way showing us all how to conduct yourself what ever the situation life presents you with. It's hard to see him retire when he's still as fast as any rider on the planet just look how he rode Bercy.
legend !!!! 👌
Cairoli es el más grande esperemos que herlings sepa llevar bien este legado
TC222 Legend 🤙🏼
G.O.A.T 👑
numero 1 assoluto !!! eterno
Obrigado Tony
Why am I so emotional..
Dang.
222⚡😁
💯👍
Great style, on and off the bike!
God bless you Tony 🙏
Miss u toni cairoli thanks and VR46 we love you 2 boys make a bigger race moto GP and MX GP🇮🇹
GRASIE
Very Very Very claseeee MR Herlings
MX LEGEND
Best racer
Merry SX MAS FOR U ALL