I started racing late (I was 17). I did the same thing as you, put all of my waking hours into training. While my friends were out partying, I was running 12 miles. I would wake up at 4:00 AM, drive out to the track I practiced at, and had to push my bike about 1/4 mile from my truck to the track, so I wouldn't piss off the neighbors. I waited until the sun came up and as soon as I could see, I was riding. I was getting pretty good and winning a lot of races and nationals. Unfortunately, just before my 21st birthday, I tried out a desert race and wiped out, over the bars @ 95mph. Shattered my hip. While I was in the hospital for my 21st birthday, parents told me my Mx racing days were over. They said I could get a quad. ***DING*** light bulb went off in my head, thinking "Okay, I could start racing ATVs". I asked my gf if she could go and get every ATV magazine there is on the shelf. I read those from cover to cover. When I was rehabilitated, I bought an 88' Suzuki LTR 250R, and before even riding it, I stripped it down to the frame. Rebuilt the quad with every performance part I could afford. Went out and started practicing and training again. I jumped straight to Pro. My first race I got smoked, but learned a lot. Within the next few months, I was winning races all over. After about a year, I was unbeatable at the local race tracks. Other racers would come up to me and say "When I heard you were here, we should just give you our money." One guy said "I heard you were fast, but I had no idea how fast you were until you lapped me through the whoops. HOLY SHIT DUDE!!" Things like that stick in your head forever. At that time, I was also racing the Mickey Thompson Off Road Grand Prix's (Stadium racing). I even won the ATV main event @ Mile High Stadium in Denver Colorado in 89'. I ended up ranking in the top 15 fastest in the world, and would've done better if I didn't break my back falling off a scissor lift at work. That pretty much ended my career. I have no regrets, just wished the arthritis didn't hurt so bad, lol. The moral of the story is, you can accomplish anything you set out to do, if you put your mind to it. Good luck. T. David

@F5Tornado44

4 жыл бұрын

@Colby Barnes No, I'm not, and it's "you're", not "your".

@ephillips214

4 жыл бұрын

Colby Barnes, Really? You would be disrespecting this guy if it was real, Which it is

@owinfellingham7514

4 жыл бұрын

Very influential I ride a crosser and I love it that’s just made me wanna ride even more 👍✊

@F5Tornado44

4 жыл бұрын

@@owinfellingham7514 Awesome. I'm glad I can still inspire some people. Keep riding and never let go of your dreams.

@owinfellingham7514

4 жыл бұрын

F5 Tornado you bet

This is one of the best motivational videos for the kids I have ever seen. You are a true inspiration for a lot of kids. Keep doing what you’re doing. We’re fans here in Washington state!

Soooo dope bro! Sorry we were so hard on you back then 😂 Can’t wait for you to be my best man this fall! 100k by 2020

@aaronanderson7619

5 жыл бұрын

Good luck with the wedding man. It's a beautiful thing. Earn it everyday, pretty chic in sexy panties will never go away.

@Recceman901

5 жыл бұрын

You helped him, he obviously needed someone to give him that "kick in the ass". Awesome story and family history. Did you guys race in Western NY by any chance?

@333studios.

3 жыл бұрын

138k

Super inspirational! I had the opposite experience with my parents. They wanted me to have nothing g to do with bikes. Saved up for a new 1985 (yea I'm that old!) CR125 and did a couple races with my friends but never had a support system or encouragement. I also had some serious family issues and got displaced from home at 19. I'm getting back into it at 51. Going old bike racing! Good luck with the career!

Yeah man, I'm 35 and started racing off-road in C-class 3 years ago. I've always wanted to be a moto kid but money wasn't there. I've got the money now but I don't have the youthfulness. Oh well, I'll be racing A-class this year locally. A little more mellow than MX but still super fun. Better late than never.

@aaronanderson7619

5 жыл бұрын

Second best would be being a top notch mechanic so your son can, if money is there.

@modsquad8817

5 жыл бұрын

Graduated a semester early from my class. Got 16 years riding. Not racing but 16 years of riding and xp I promise I can keep up or out run on a track. I dont care to race. I love showing off. Got my first ticket at 16 doing wheelies down i40. Grew up riding the sand dunes by my house. So I'd just catch air. My last bike is on its last leg so I'm dropping 10k on a new 2019 ktm 450 sx f. I'm back flipping it in April. I catch hella air and wrecked many times. Broke both wrist, left knee, left ankle and 3 ribs over the years. Idc to brake bones I like showing off. So I'm hoping you'll see me in x games by 2023 or 2024. Trust me when I say this btw. I CAN RIDE

@GTK128

5 жыл бұрын

Good for you man

@yuenglingbeer

5 жыл бұрын

I'm doing the same thing. just started racing last year in d class @ 31. Went from being lapped to battling for the last few positions at the last race. My kids love watching me ride & race, plus I want to show them that anything is possible. I'd love to be lining up at a pro outdoor national someday....

@keithtarrier4558

5 жыл бұрын

You guys are living the life... I live in the dead center of Tokyo... no dirt bike racing with in a few hours of here... I would still race even as I approach 50 years old! NEver too old! I still hardcore trail ride back in Australia every time I get back.

i did my first local c class race in englishtown nj in 1998 .i was 37 yrs old.took about 8 yrs off &started again in 05, in 2014 i won 1st over all in the b 40 class. i was 53 yrs old . now still on it & still on a honda. enjoy the ride

That was me that said 5k subs by the new year! Yeah Jeff get it 20k subs killing it man!

Summary: Jeff Walker is just a badass

@graysonbussiere5621

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah

anyone else have tears of like sadness/happiness for him? loved this story man! hope to see you at Redbud!!!

Wow your story is incredible! Thanks for sharing, I hope your career continues to go well and you stay healthy.

Such a humble guy, great to hear a story of basically starting late, sticking in and becoming an unreal rider!! love your vids 👊👊👊✊✊✊

Justin Brayton won a SX main at 34 years old. Get after it

My dad and all people around say i have talent, i am Just riding c class and then i Just got something each season. Riding 85 rn and this gives me hope. Thanks Jeff, i always love your vids

I'm 32 & just raced my first outdoor season at a local track last year. Hoping to get good enough to one day be lining up at a lucas oil event. Thanks for the inspiration!

You paid your dues dude. I could tell from your videos you have the speed. As you have found out, so often the key to success is not getting hurt. If you stay healthy top10's are in your future!

Mate I found this channel by accident and I'm not usually a fan of strictly on board vids but you ride so fkn smooth I could watch 100 laps back to back..

I’m so glad I watched this,your story sounds so much like the life I’m lovig now,and you sound like me I’ve been plagued with set backs but it feels good to see someone that went through somewhat the same thing and make a name for them self

One hell of a story. Keep working hard man, hope to see you on tv this summer! 🤟

Such a great life you are living, and great perspective. The emotional and physical challenges that you have had have obviously made you a stronger and tougher person and competitor. I have been a motocross fan since I was 12 years old back in 1978. Bob Hannah was my favorite back then. I will be 57 this year, and just got my first dirt bike since I was 15. I have learned so much from your videos, and will continue to. I appreciate the transparency and insight into the thoughts, fears, and mental side as much as the technique. It really helps to know that someone who is at the level that you are has some of the same thoughts and concerns as the rest of us. You are a great ambassador of the sport, and I would argue that you deserve a ride somewhere. Keep plugging away! Looking forward to following you in the outdoor MX season this year (2023)!

I just want to say this video gave me the chills I’m 15 and been through 2 acls in the same knee and not being able to ride and that knee pain I just feel it bro

Much respect man, keep on grinding and good luck this season! ✊🏼

Chase ur dreams bro! I’m proud of u for never giving up! Keep grinding!!!

That's probably the most inspirational story I've heard in the sport. Congratulations on all of your hard work and you have just earnt yourself another subscriber.

Dude awesome video it was great to get to know your story very crazy take but awesome none the less!! Keep it rolling you've got the momentum.

Me and the Loefflers were at red bud 2017 and 2018 when you raced lites, cheering for you bro.

Inspiring story man. Not many people have the determination to keep going like that. Hope the 2019 seasons does you well I know I'll be rooting for you!

I love how you turned a negative into motivation to reach for your dream. It's a great lesson for all of us.

as an older guy at 51 who just started riding motocross about 7 years ago. these videos have really helped motivate even myself to continue to try and get better, knowing ill never be a racer or hardly even a C rider. Im finally getting fast enough to stay with my same aged friend a little bit, who got me into the hobby. keep it going!! just rode at Dacona for the first time on the pro track and could hit most of the small tables and doubles.

Thanks bro, you've inspired me to come back to MX and try again! Best of luck, I'll be watching the AMA circuit for your name!

Good luck bud! You got this ! This is your year for the double digit number! Keep sending !🤘🏼

So rad man! Keep it up! Excited to follow along with you this outdoor season.

I just started riding last year. This gives me hope to just doing well in motocross

Very insightful videos that you put out. Feel like i learn something that could benefit my riding everytime i watch one of your videos! Keep it up!

wow good job man this is my first video I've seen on your channel, im gonna go find some footage of you riding now to check it out. Thanks for sharing your story you should be proud man!

Awesome man. Definitely showing my little one. He’s really struggling coming into the 7-8 class.

Great story, I had a similar early career and got on well into mid 250 expert level in the uk until 2002 when I just failed by one place to get into the 250 championship, I got 11th needed top 10! Later that same year I found out I had an eye disease and that stopped me racing, so my 2 month old crf450 has sat in the shed for 16 years untouched until last week. I had two eye ops during the just few years that's helped my eyesight and I'm going to try riding again, I started my bike last week for the first time in 16 years and I can't tell you how good it felt. Love your vids and it's great to see such talent breaking into the big time, all the best gaz 😎👍

Great job overcoming the injuries and putting in all that work man, love hearing stories like yours

I love that you took the time to explain it all to us! I couldn't believe that the speed you have and you don't sit next to big names but now it all makes sense! I'm so sorry for you did not have the greatest amateur career because of bad injuries. amateur is rough and you get forgotten easily... However, you are still lucky to even had an amateur career because I didn't have the chance... Here in Canada, little boys play hockey so my parents put in me in every hockey they could while I was always dreaming of motocross... They didn't believe it was something that as worth it to try and It was too expensive for 5-6 months of not that great riding conditions... So when I turned 15 I bought my first bike, 2009 CRF250, I didn't a damn thing about maintaining a bike or even riding it... That poor thing got really beat down. I was riding every day I could with the limited money I was making at this time. The first 4 years were soo hard. Then I bought a 2013 CRF250. Now I was able to ride in C class but just like you were... a top 20 was a life goal. I kept digging and trying to get my best C class finish... 12th... that was soo bad... I took 2 years out off competition and rode with retired Canadian pros that helped me with my weaknesses. Last spring I tried for the first time 450... It like unleashed me... I'm not saying that 450 are the way to go, I do believe that 250 are the best to learn and progress but for my size ( 6.2 215lbs in shape, not fat) the 450 was just the perfect fit. I bought myself a 2019 CRF450r and I was soo comfortable on it I couldn't believe it. This summer I'm aiming to a full season in B class and trying to compete for the top 5. Anyways, all this to say I love your content, keep it up, we all believe in you and I do think youtube could bring some great exposure and maybe some opportunities. Keep it up, brother!

im 16 and have been riding since I was 2 and seeing this video just gave me so much motivation because where you were at when you were 14 is where I am now and even though I am older I feel like I might be able to do something with this. thankyou for the awesome video

That video is so inspiring! I sat and watched it again with my 13 year old son. At one point he looked at me and said "He's just like me", keep believing.

Very inspiring, can definitely relate to your story! Never had the speed in the little bikes but I got a 250 over a year ago and I finally started getting my momentum!

Good motivation for someone who isn’t a kid anymore lol. I don’t see an age limit on following your dreams and my journey started back up again two years ago. Great content! Keep it up and good luck! Will be rooting for you this year!

Great story Jeff. Inspirational. Thanks for sharing!

Good video and honest, inspiring brada , keep fighting, I hope you win big this year

Hi Jeff, Great Vid. My son is 12 and mad keen on racing Hes only been racing since he was 10 and I know he finds it daunting when he is competing with kids who have been riding since they were 4 or 5 and are now so fast. This vid may just be what he needs to hear to help him not worry about the others and just do his thing, Congrats on 20k I,m sure it's only the start.

Wow that was awesome man thanks so much this gives me so much motivation to prove everyone wrong 🙏🏿

Congrats Jeff!!! I also wanted to ride. Had a Yamaha 80 as a kid and went into ATC’s. Retired now from UPS and fighting brain cancer. If I beat it again I will take lessons to ride. Not many places to ride in Davie,FL. Good luck to you and many awesome years are riding coming your way. 🏁🇺🇸

Congrats hope to see u indoors one day ! Very very hard to go pro huge accomplishment. Awesome video.

This sport is so savage. Good luck! I’ll be pulling for ya

I started riding an 85 two years ago and never was good. But now I’m big enough to ride a 125 and am going to try this summer. This vid gave me lots of confidence, thanks

Your channel taps into the popularity of monster super x and outdoor mx. As a guy in my 50 s that have always liked the David vs Goliath deal with privateers that are just balls out racers living out of van and racing like your Dad I rode and raced all through that era. You are tapping into older fans and young guys. Great vlog.

I can’t wait to try to find and meet in the pits at the Pala National! I’ll be cheering you on for sure👍🏻

Good luck this year man! This motivated me to get my training done racing the B class this year !

Young Walker you are the ultimate inspiration you’ve gotten way more out of motocross and just great skills you developed a strong honorable character and it will serve you well throughout life I wish you the best!

Your story is an inspiration to all. I wish you the best of luck with your racing career. Dreams and dedication go a long way. Don't give up.

Awesome Jeff! I'm 43 and just got my first bike last spring (4/2020) and had to fix it first. Rode off and on around in the field on the weekends watching AJ Catanzaro and practicing some technique. I hit my first track 4th of July Weekend at Twisted MX. With encouragement from a buddy I registered with AMA and D14 and Raced this past weekend at Twisted MX in my first open D class race. I needed seat time and that was the only way I could get it. Needless to say I got lapped my first moto as I bit it a couple of times but got 13th of 17 in my second Moto that day and didn't fall at all. ha ha. I'M HOOKED! Thanks for sharing and I look forward to watching your career! Andrew C. P.S. I got Moto videos up now. My first race is almost done uploading. ;) God Bless brother!

Your rocking it now. I watch you all the time. Your style is great and you have great endurance. Keep it up I been helping my grandson learn to ride he love it. I raced in the late 60’s before the Mx bike started, we had to convert street bikes to race. Sure has changed you should do awesome stick to it.

definitely going to be rooting for you this season

Hey man ! What a surprise for me, I didn't know your story before and it's insane bro. You inspire me and I hope you will inspire lot of kids... big support from France

Great story man. So inspiring to watch. (I would love those goggles just saying) Good luck in 2019! Keep it up. :)

Hey Jeff just want to give u props bro loving what u are doing got a couple of my boys out Vancouver wa on ur channel keep it up man bad ass seeing a moto Chanel that is on 🤘keep it up man

Keep it up mate🤙🏼 cheering for ya from Australia 👍🏻

I needed to see this video. Thanks for making it!

Was really cool seeing that switch that year in c class. Always rooting for you at all the nationals!

That's awesome. I love racing, and riding. I am getting back in to racing this year in the enduro world. I love the sport, and have found that my youtube channel is a great way to share it.

Dude! You really just motivated me to pursue my motocross career... I felt like it was too late to even try and make it a career! Subscribed ✅

awesome ! hard work, training and staying committed....

This is so motivating man Needed to see this video thanks for the content

I'm pretty sure I remember watching you at an amateur day at Redbud in like 2013 one time. You were one of like 2 guys hucking the leap that day lol. Keep working hard man I'll be cheering you on a at least a couple nationals this year.

Would say we got off on the wrong foot but respect the grind 100% keep pushing forward your time will come 💯

What a story. Testament to what hard work will get you. Doesn't matter who you are. You put in the work and you WILL achieve your goals. Baja Acres!! That and Freelin are my home tracks.

Awesome video man! Congrats on 20k I know how much work that takes, as I am trying to build my channel! You got a great story, keep on grinding!

Great story. We will miss seeing you @ 74 . Best of luck this season.

Keep digging Man U r awesome I whish I would have never stopped racing but I’m 43 now after 20 years of not riding I started back after 20 years and I can honestly say I regret missing that 20 years I could have been riding 😔 keep driving forward man he’ll look at what roczen been through lately and he is still chasing it 🏁🏁

Awesome story man, definitely got a like from me. I would love to see some type of tutorial or guideline video on how to improve your riding and get faster the way that you did. Keep the videos coming!

Very inspiring story Jeff, great job on this channel!

Good update, chase your dream while your still young maybe I’ll see you at 74 one day it’s not far from Sarasota! A good friend of mine has a private motocross track, Jason lawerance, Dean Wilson and a few others pros have been, hit me up if you ever want to ride there!

Tim was such a weenie. All four of us were CHONKY at one point 😂😭

@paidpro9

3 жыл бұрын

Sup Kelly ! Lol

@jimbeaux89

2 жыл бұрын

A weenie haha

This is cool jeff. Very inspiring. Im all washed up at 49 dont have a bike but want one. Your story really makes me think.

This encourages me to put more effort into my riding!💪🏼🔥🔥👍🏼

Great story of your racing career! Thanks for sharing it.

You do such a great job on here but this was really awesome for the younger kids that are working hard!!!

Loved this vid man. I haven’t raced in over 4 years mainly cause I just didn’t think I was gonna go anywhere. I always was a mid pack rider in 250c. And I recently decided I want to get back at it and actually work for it. This vid definitely boosted confidence a tad😂.

What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger! Great job man! Just subscribed awesome videos 🤙🏼

Can’t do anything but respect you man... you worked so hard to be where you are now... I’m from the UK and have been riding for a while but have never really had the chance to work hard to get fast... me and my dad don’t really have the money to train in the winter and we have no tracks near us and I’m not on a great bike (2003 Rm 125) and I still battle for top 10s on youth open (125/250 13-18) and there’s some rapid guys... I hold my own but I don’t think it’ll go anywhere... loving the vids man and good luck for the up coming season and much love for your story man (I’m 14 btw lol)😂❤️🙏🏽

Super dope, stay your line. Love the afford you give to the sport👌🤙

This as actually really inspirational! I had a similar thing happen to me except I messed up my hip on a mountain biking track (on a normal bicycle) and since then, I haven’t really gone back into biking, but instead started recently getting back into dirt biking again! Hadn’t rode in probably 5 years and sold my bike. Aside from the few rides I got in the mountains, I was pretty much a beginner again. Last time I actually rode was as a kid, on a Chinese Gio 50cc 4 speed bike.

I think you actually turned pro at 4 with you torn your acl and still keep riding. Much respect. Anybody pushing that hard to reach their goals with all those set backs is pro.

Great video! I'm 14 from Michigan too and since it's too cold to ride, I just did wrestling for a good workout for the next season and I'm hoping to make lorettas in 125C

I started racing when I was 17 and turned pro at 23. A lot of hard work, a lot of wrecks, and being broke. My pro career lasted 3 years, and my body couldn’t handle it. My friends where national pros and trying to keep up is truly the only reason I was able to get as far as I did

You're awesome Jeff. I tried to do it. It was the time of my life, 1998 trying to qualify for East Coast Nationals. Wasnt quite fast enough. Jioned the Navy

Nice vid mate!! Keen to see some enduro and trails content!!! Keep it up dude!!

stay healthy, man! I know you already know that, but live to race the next race! You will progress way faster

you can get 50k before summer for sure! Good vid man keep it up!

Old video but he's "blown" by 20k subs! Ur up to 180k+ 2021 now bro 🤘 u worked for it all! Keep it up!

That really hit me I feel so much more confident to get back out on the track

You're a damn good kid. Despite all of the baloney on the news, you're proof that there are still good people out there! My tip for you....look as far down the track as you can see!

New sub keep it up man, killin iiiittt!!!! I’m pumped for my 30 subs can’t imagine 20k can’t wait to see you hit 100k!!!

20k a year ago and now you at 110k. You’ve done so much bro, good luck with further goals

Super humble and authentic.