This man inspired me to get out of my wheelchair and on to a Mini bike, With help of course... Thank you Wayne Rainey

A real racer from the past. 185HP 320 lbs wet, no rider aids. Man against machine. Wayne said these bikes were unforgiving, and a lot of riders got hurt. He still looks great, after all the hell he's been through.Great attitude.

Absolutely wonderful to see Wayne back on his 500, unbelievably emotional to see. Big up to Yamaha and of course others for making it happen. I remember back in the day the Transatlantic races were thrilling, a great format and great racing.

What a fantastic rider and human being, loved to watch him race, one of the best and a true legend.

Almost in tears. So many memories from my youth is about Wayne and Kevin. Used to hate you Wayne - cause you always beat my hero Kevin for the championship. One of the GP’s I have watched again and again is Eastern Creek’91. You where flying. In perfect balance and control. Poetry in motion really. Thanks for everything 🙏❤️

@martinlewis967

2 жыл бұрын

I feel the same 👍

Start of the '92 season, Doohan making great use of the superior "big bang" Honda, Rainey rode the Yamaha harder than I've ever seen anyone ride a bike. The most impressive rider I ever saw.

What an incredibly humble man and what a racer he was Honestly the 1988-1994 generation was superb possibly the best generation in motorcycle racing and Wayne Rainey was a very big part of that generation Much love to you Wayne cheers to you champ 🏍🏍🏍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🏆🏆🏆

@kx8960

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I've been following MotoGP (and collected Motocourse) since the early '80's, and used to go to Laguna Seca for all the GP's and AMA Superbike races (I have ticket 0000001 to the 1988 AMA Superbike race signed by Doug Polen!) until '91 when I left CA. Those 2-strokes were so pure, but so brutal, the riders today couldn't handle them. That's one reason why Rossi will ALWAYS be more of a legend than MM, because he won the last 2-stroke title, AND won the 4-stroke title before all the electronics now, AND won on both Honda and Yamaha. I was always a Schwantz fan (from having seen his first AMA Superbike race at Willow Springs in '85 I think it was), but always very much admired Rainey, Lawson, Mamola, Gardner, Doohan, Beatty, etc. That truly was the Golden Age of MotoGP. I miss it. Glad to see Rainey be able to ride again!

@zxr-cade2026

2 жыл бұрын

@@kx8960 I myself have followed MotoGP for a number of a years thanks to the great Valentino Rossi and I was even lucky enough to go to the British Grand Prix last year to see him race it was truly magical I was born in 1999 so I never saw Rainey, Doohan or Kevin race but because I’m such a massive motorsport nut I’ve done a lot of research and I’ve seen a good few races of Rainey’s, Doohan’s and Kevin’s and it was sensational racing But I will always maintain that Rossi is the GOAT

@kx8960

2 жыл бұрын

@@zxr-cade2026 I'm Olde (LOL) and so was lucky to see the greats in their prime. I'd ALMOST agree with Rossi being the GOAT...except for the ACTUAL GOAT, who is and will always be the Legendary Giacomo Agostini.

@curtisducati

2 жыл бұрын

Yes he is a legend , 80's were amazing for bikes , everyday a faster bigger bike invented , CB750 single cam to the CB900 monsters , then KH750 to a ZX10 Tomcat , amazing going to school and spotting the latest monster from Japan .....I saw a GSX1100 KATANA all customised in metal flake silver fitted with an ALFA 4-1 exhaust and a braced swing arm OMG that was in 1980 parked outside a local shop , from that day a bike fanatic !

@curtisducati

2 жыл бұрын

@@zxr-cade2026 My sister was there when Rossi won , she grabbed his glove when he threw it into the crowd , she has it in a cabinet still today !

Hats off to Wayne that he can be there and genuinely not appear to be bitter. His fate was sheer bad luck. So many people got injured, some killed, and to be damaged in this way seems cruel.

What a fantastic, humble man WR is - I remember as a kid watching him race - from then until now I’ve never seen anyone in sport or everyday life with the determination he has, his focus and will to win was in another level - he’s a very special person

@bennettsbikesocial

2 жыл бұрын

He certainly is, one of the nicest men I have met and gave us plenty of his time!

Wayne, your still No1. So special to see you on your bike again. Thanks for coming over to the UK.

Always a racer. Thank you, Bennetts Bike Social. Great interview. Completely class interviewee. May he long be a part of the sport.

@bennettsbikesocial

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Mark, glad you enjoyed the interview... some more MotoGP legend related content coming your way soon!

The true character of a man comes to the fore in times of adversity. And Mr. Wayne Rainey you thoroughly deserve every accolade you’ve received throughout your career & still do mate!👏🏼 Tremendous to listen to you speak. Cheers & best wishes from “Down Under”🍻🇦🇺

thanks for making this coverage, along with that on Kevin Schwantz! great to hear from them in person.....

Was absolutely fantastic to see Wayne ride again with Kenny, Kevin, Mick N Danny. Incredible moment!

Absolute legend and an inspiration. From the golden age - Rainey, Schwantz, Doohan, Gardner, Lawson……And he’s right, the racing then was a lot more lively on “the unrideables “

@khakimmalekov

2 жыл бұрын

,Spencer..

Everybody forgets he came up racing with Eddie in flat track and KZ1000R S1 with Rob Muzzy. That was some heavy duty shit, those bikes were monsters. Love Wayne, always a great guy.

Legends all of these GP racers , Roberts, Rainey, Schwantz, Doohan, Lawson, Spencer etc. 🙌🏻

We all ride to be free only people who ride “get it” So glad a true legend got to experience that feeling again!!!

Back then I held very strong opinions about brands, teams and riders. Now I can't remember if I loved or hated him, but what a man.

Truly magical to see Wayne back on his Marlboro Yamaha racing up the Hill & to have Schwantz, Doohan, Roberts & Pedrosa with him was spectacular. Wayne has given so much to the GP world & continues to do so, he had time for everyone to chat & take pictures, a true gent & inspiration 🏆

I cant forget the most amazing track skill I have ever seen, Wayne At Laguna Seca. I watched Him slide his 500 while the front wheel was off the ground mid corner and during turn 6 exit , then without setting the wheel down ( maintain the front wheel 2-3 inches off the ground the entire way up the hill, and it was super human because there are several rises and drops on that hill. Setting it down, at the top to late brake on the approach to the cork screw. Lap after lap. He was and is a god, and a true gentleman.

I had the privilege of knowing that young Wayne Rainey back in Junior High and High School. In one of our Junior High classes (Lakeside Jr. High Norwalk Ca.) we were tasked to give a presentation in front of the class on our passion or ambitions in life. Wayne gave his presentation on his young motorcycle career, racing at the local So. Cal tracks while displaying his helmet, leathers and trophies. The students in the class graded each presentation and Wayne's presentation earned him a unanimous A. So when Wayne said he often daydreamed about racing he wasn't kidding. I'm glad he was able to turn those day dreams into reality back then and again today, "Ride on Wayne ride on"...

Wow, emotional, fantastic to see him on his bike

Special man, very impressed with what he had to say 👍

an incredible racer and an incredible man. So humble . This man is a credit to the motorcycle racing community. Cheers from Australia

The man is a legend like all the 2 stroke riders of his era. Takes lots of courage to ride those hair trigger bikes. Best of luck to man.

One of my racing heroes. Was lucky enough to see him race often. Coming from close to Brands Hatch I remember the Trans Atlantic meetings well. The difference in style between Wayne and Kevin was marked. Wayne seemed Mr Smooth. Kevin always looked like he was riding a Bronco and probably was. A great era of American racers. Some of the greatest riders ever. The modern GP now I don't even watch. I check the results and that's it. The last GP I went to was Philip Island back in the early 2ooo's when I was marshalling. Not the same anymore. Like F1 car racing. Never missed watching a race. Travelled all over watching them. The great Turbo era. Awesome. Couldn't even tell you who races now. Both bike and car racing has lost the Wow factor. The TT still has it but that is the location and the risk. I am just glad I got to see Wayne's era of racing.

What a great guy and so honest lovely to see him back on the bike a true legend and a gentleman hope to see more of him in future Ride on brother

Legend , from my era . Good to see him on the bike again

Fantastic questions.... Great answers.... Thank You Bennetts Bike Social for this Interview! 10/10

@bennettsbikesocial

2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching... we have some more exciting MotoGP legend video interviews coming this week for you!

Such a great person and what an ambassador for our sport! He has done so very much for racing worldwide and the achievements in the USA have been remarkable!

seeing Wayne ride that bike made my life

what a G D shame that fate knocked him down that race. Fantastic interview💚 Good show Wayne✌️, you are American racer royalty 🏁👍👌 thank you for being the champion that you are on many fronts. Stay well and passionate 🍺👌👍🏆 🏁🏁 CD, 40 miles from LOUDON NH. 👍

I had the pleasure of sitting on your bike during the Seattle motorcycle show! Good God it so smaller than my GSXR1100, GOOD GOD you are the man!

Well done Wayne, respect, I loved you and watched all the time. Love ya mate, bring back the old days

Top man, watched Rainey, Schwantz, Doohan, Gardner at Brands in the early 90s awesome racing. Of course he would be on it now he was a mega talent, younger folk should look those races up 🏍💨✊

Mr. Rainey has been my hero for a long time,,lifes not going good,,what would Wayne do,,put your head down,,keep going,,never give up

He did very well, a sample of the determination and commitment that Wayne showed every race weekend. I think they should have done this with his 93 grand prix bike. (The bike he had his big accident on)

Fantastic interview, what a great guy Wayne is👍

@bennettsbikesocial

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Great video, of a true 500cc legend. 🏆🏆🏆❤👍

Wayne u n your team have done a fine job of breathtaking excitement in our sport stay on top of the details

A fantastic interview. Bit special was our Wayne..

@bennettsbikesocial

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks... I'm too young to remember him racing, but the stories i've heard and videos I've seen are incredible!

@Team-fabulous

2 жыл бұрын

@@bennettsbikesocial yes the golden years of 500GP when it was a true contact sport🏁🏁🏁🏁

What an excellent interview and well worth watching again.

Well done..Bit of a two stroke fan myself. Something about the whole package smell, noise buzz. Never had that feeling on a 4 stroke....

Raineys slides back in the day were sublime . Truly one of the greats in my eyes .

Wayne Rainey, the most inch perfect rider iv seen in the 46 years of watching racing, the master. Brands, Watch the video 😂. Yamaha giving the championship winning bike, class.

A true competitor will always want to go back and do the "last lap" again in things they didn't win. Even though I am from Texas and love Schwantz, Rainey was my favorite because he always seemed so technical and planning. There was a ton of skill going on in each corner he took, but he was cold and calculating.

Love you Wayne ❤️

Great man, thanks for the interview.

Says a lot of his competitive nature when he talks about his career. He concerns himself with how he could have improved the races he didn’t win…now that’s a winner.

What a legend. Thank you for the interview.

So great to see Wayne riding again, top work on the interview

Awesome for Wayne

Great questions. Thanks enjoyed it.

Great interview, great questions!

I like Wayne’s confidence that he could keep up, had he be a competitive rider if his time was now. I think he’s right. Top talent will out.

Very moving x

great interview, thanks!

@bennettsbikesocial

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I love those racing days and I really love those Rainey, Schwantz, Doohan, Spencer, Roberts, Lawson, Mamola, and Kocinski racing days.

great interview - great questions well done

@bennettsbikesocial

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

what a great personality. Mind strenght is a much more greater asset than body ability or disabillity

Brilliant interview Thanks for bringing this to Bike Social

@bennettsbikesocial

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Phil, glad you enjoyed it!

Rainey was the master, he won two of his titles on inferior machinery, he was always the best racer for me.

Brillant interview

red & white Yamaha on may wall forever!!!!

Awesome interview 👌🏻😎

He’s right, Thinks more about the races he lost than the ones he won. I can relate to that.

So cool to see you ride again. Sorry you were cut off in your prime

Legend

in today's world transatlantic cant happen as logistics won't allow but I remember a certain Mr Mamola at Oulton park - good times and amazing memories and that's where they should stay - MotoGP is amazing atm and 1987 doesn't want its racing back! LOL

Cool dude and a good reviewer. Well thought out questions.

Get him involved, if he can. We should have a seniors/legends championship and he should commentate and interview and do demo laps on that bike, or whatever he’s able to.

Never say "I can't"........ he just proved you can. Ok, so he needed a bit of help, but he still did it.

Legend.

Best riders ever

Class act

I see smiles. Sighned; Grumpy old Punkrocker. Tucson USA.

The love of racing is in every pore of his being ........

Great series of interviews, but it would have sounded a bit more sincere if the interviewer hadn't said the same intro to each of them. Rainey also rode the bike 2 years ago in Suzuka and California....both vids are on KZread.

i feel young again!

Great interviews mate, would have loved your to ask them their opinion of TT racing and if they ever considered it.

Top fella

👏👏👏

Hope Yamaha allow this again at some bigger circuits, or he builds his own bike.

Bennetts to sponsor new transatlantic races...

put the videos you talking about from your "last night" in the description

@VskiDevs

2 жыл бұрын

please

Great questions interviewer

@bennettsbikesocial

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe, glad you enjoyed it! We have some more Goodwood legends content coming your way soon! :)

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💯😎✌🏻🏁🏆🍾🥂

You didn't ask if he preferred straights to corners or both.

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Not a harder racer there ever was!

SOMEONE BUY HIM A TRIKE FOR GODS SAKE LOL .....Legend of a man ......

Went up to Laguna Seca to see Wayne driving a shifter kart - maybe this was (please correct me) 2007? Pretty sure Kenny Roberts was in a kart, Wayne and maybe Rossi - here is is guess it was 2009...kzread.info/dash/bejne/q2Gbmrh-kZbTmNo.html

So you seriously asked one of the greats whether he could compete today ....? 🤔