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 Plessinger
Enjoy Chapter 397 Ft. Jade Dungey — like, subscribe, and comment below.
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:26 Welcome Jade Dungey to Gypsy Tales
00:03:51 Elite Supercross Mechanic
00:04:31 Finding Out Eli Tomac is Joining KTM
00:11:09 Eli Tomac is Human
00:12:34 SOTA Fuel
00:13:12 Becoming Eli Tomac's Mechanic
00:16:02 Preparing KTM for Eli Tomac
00:18:41 How Picky is Eli on Bike Setup
00:26:34 Setting up a Bike for Eli vs Aaron Plessinger
00:31:41 How Expensive is a Factory Dirt Bike
00:39:07 Brunt Boots
00:40:37 Eli Tomac Going Through Clutches
00:53:13 Ryan Dungey's Crazy Decision to Join KTM
00:59:55 Is Supercross Turning into Formula 1
01:11:30 New Supercross Qualifying Format
01:16:59 Eli Tomac Races World Supercross
01:19:02 Eli Tomac's First Day on KTM
01:21:28 2015 Eli Tomac
01:25:56 Why Chase Sexton Walked Away from KTM
01:29:45 Supercross Riders vs Social Media
01:33:04 Did Eli Tomac Save KTM
01:36:31 KTM Gave Eli the Cable Clutch
01:42:46 We Spent 100 Hours with Jo Shimoda
01:43:29 Jade Dungey's First Mechanic Gig
01:51:53 Brotherly Fights with Ryan Dungey
01:53:34 KTM Will Do Anything for Eli Tomac
02:02:58 Why Roger DeCoster Gave Ryan Dungey a Chance
02:11:17 Jett Lawrence is Breaking the Mold
02:14:50 Ryan Dungey's Impact on Motocross
02:16:04 Jason Lawrence Messing with Ryan Dungey
02:18:11 How Will Haiden Transition to the 450 Class
02:21:42 Will Haiden Talk Crap in the 450 Class?
02:24:51 Jorge Prado Will Be Hard to Beat
02:28:20 Ryan Dungey's Impact on KTM
02:32:28 Motosport
02:34:15 The AMA Needs to Stop This
02:48:43 Radio Comms Would Fix This
02:52:29 Supercross Tracks are Wider
02:54:55 MotoGP Racers Respect Supercross Athletes
02:56:20 Ian Harrison's Role in the Sport
02:59:04 KTM Almost Closed its Doors
03:02:37 Jade Dungey's Career Highlights
03:06:03 The Day Jeffrey Herlings Dominated Pro Motocross
03:08:10 Winning Detroit with Aaron Plessinger
03:10:26 Will Jade Dungey Ever Retire from Supercross
03:13:04 Is the Supermotocross Season Too Long?
03:16:11 New Supermotocross Season Format
03:20:00 Future Crew Chief?
03:22:34 Ryan Dungey's Return to Racing
03:24:03 Gypsy Tales Exists Because of Ryan Dungey
03:26:23 The Stress Riders Go Through
03:37:25 Outro
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