CHAPTER 397 Ft. Jade Dungey

Jade Dungey is one of the most elite supercross mechanics in the paddock — and the man Red Bull KTM trusted with Eli Tomac's factory bike. In this chapter, he breaks down the inside story of Eli's shock move to KTM, how picky Eli really is on bike setup, how expensive a factory 450 actually is, why Chase Sexton walked away from the team, and the moment his brother Ryan Dungey made the decision that changed the brand forever.Jade Dungey is Ryan Dungey's older brother, a championship-winning supercross mechanic, and now Eli Tomac's wrench at Red Bull KTM. He's been inside the factory for the biggest shifts in the sport — from Ryan's KTM era to Eli's arrival — and has a rare view of what really happens behind the pit wall.In Chapter 397, Jade Dungey reveals:- Finding out Eli Tomac was joining KTM- What it actually takes to prep a factory bike for Eli vs. Aaron Plessinger- How expensive a factory dirt bike really is- Eli Tomac going through clutches and why KTM gave him a cable clutch- Why Chase Sexton walked away from KTM- Did Eli Tomac save KTM — and the moment the brand almost closed its doors- Ryan Dungey's crazy decision to join KTM and why Roger DeCoster gave him the chance- Whether supercross is turning into Formula 1- How Jett Lawrence is breaking the mold and how Haiden Deegan will transition to the 450 class- Jade's first mechanic gig, brotherly fights with Ryan, and winning Detroit with Aaron PlessingerEnjoy Chapter 397 Ft. Jade Dungey — like, subscribe, and comment below.00:00:00 Intro00:02:26 Welcome Jade Dungey to Gypsy Tales00:03:51 Elite Supercross Mechanic00:04:31 Finding Out Eli Tomac is Joining KTM00:11:09 Eli Tomac is Human00:12:34 SOTA Fuel00:13:12 Becoming Eli Tomac's Mechanic00:16:02 Preparing KTM for Eli Tomac00:18:41 How Picky is Eli on Bike Setup00:26:34 Setting up a Bike for Eli vs Aaron Plessinger00:31:41 How Expensive is a Factory Dirt Bike00:39:07 Brunt Boots00:40:37 Eli Tomac Going Through Clutches00:53:13 Ryan Dungey's Crazy Decision to Join KTM00:59:55 Is Supercross Turning into Formula 101:11:30 New Supercross Qualifying Format01:16:59 Eli Tomac Races World Supercross01:19:02 Eli Tomac's First Day on KTM01:21:28 2015 Eli Tomac01:25:56 Why Chase Sexton Walked Away from KTM01:29:45 Supercross Riders vs Social Media01:33:04 Did Eli Tomac Save KTM01:36:31 KTM Gave Eli the Cable Clutch01:42:46 We Spent 100 Hours with Jo Shimoda01:43:29 Jade Dungey's First Mechanic Gig01:51:53 Brotherly Fights with Ryan Dungey01:53:34 KTM Will Do Anything for Eli Tomac02:02:58 Why Roger DeCoster Gave Ryan Dungey a Chance02:11:17 Jett Lawrence is Breaking the Mold02:14:50 Ryan Dungey's Impact on Motocross02:16:04 Jason Lawrence Messing with Ryan Dungey02:18:11 How Will Haiden Transition to the 450 Class02:21:42 Will Haiden Talk Crap in the 450 Class?02:24:51 Jorge Prado Will Be Hard to Beat02:28:20 Ryan Dungey's Impact on KTM02:32:28 Motosport02:34:15 The AMA Needs to Stop This02:48:43 Radio Comms Would Fix This02:52:29 Supercross Tracks are Wider02:54:55 MotoGP Racers Respect Supercross Athletes02:56:20 Ian Harrison's Role in the Sport02:59:04 KTM Almost Closed its Doors03:02:37 Jade Dungey's Career Highlights03:06:03 The Day Jeffrey Herlings Dominated Pro Motocross03:08:10 Winning Detroit with Aaron Plessinger03:10:26 Will Jade Dungey Ever Retire from Supercross03:13:04 Is the Supermotocross Season Too Long?03:16:11 New Supermotocross Season Format03:20:00 Future Crew Chief?03:22:34 Ryan Dungey's Return to Racing03:24:03 Gypsy Tales Exists Because of Ryan Dungey03:26:23 The Stress Riders Go Through03:37:25 Outro💧 SOTA FUEL — We're on a mission to hydrate extreme sports. Order SOTA Fuel "Gypsy Juice"https://sotafuel.com/products/sota-fuel-hydration-30-pack?variant=42103959945258🥾 Get $10 Off @BRUNT with code GYPSYGANG at https://bruntworkwear.com/GYPSYGANG! #bruntpod🏍 MOTOSPORT.COM: https://www.motosport.com/?rstr=62946&ls=8vu&utm_source=roster&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=-jasonmacalpine-62946Watch 100 Hours with SMX Champion Jo Shimoda 🇯🇵 🎬https://youtu.be/ERFJRL0GL6I?si=ZHoM6OPNhiYtG8v1🛒 Shop Gypsy Tales merch: https://us.gypsy-tales.shop/🎙 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@gypsytalespodcast?sub_confirmation=1🎬 Watch more clips: https://www.youtube.com/@GYPSYTALES📸 FOLLOW GYPSY TALES ON INSTAGRAM: @gypsytalespodcastListen on Spotify/Apple → https://pod.link/1335551721💼 Business inquiries: [e-mail] Gang, thanks for watching. Like, comment, and subscribe so you never miss a new drop.#jadedungey #elitomac #ryandungey #redbullktm #supercross #motocross #ktm #rogerdecoster #chasesexton #jettlawrence #haidendeegan #gypsytalesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.