GYPSY TALES

Chapter 397

Jade Dungey

13 Apr 2026 · 3h 38m

With Jade Dungey

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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.

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Chapters 53

  1. 0:00Intro
  2. 2:26Welcome Jade Dungey to Gypsy Tales
  3. 3:51Elite Supercross Mechanic
  4. 4:31Finding Out Eli Tomac is Joining KTM
  5. 11:09Eli Tomac is Human
  6. 12:34SOTA Fuel
  7. 13:12Becoming Eli Tomac's Mechanic
  8. 16:02Preparing KTM for Eli Tomac
  9. 18:41How Picky is Eli on Bike Setup
  10. 26:34Setting up a Bike for Eli vs Aaron Plessinger
  11. 31:41How Expensive is a Factory Dirt Bike
  12. 39:07Brunt Boots
  13. 40:37Eli Tomac Going Through Clutches
  14. 53:13Ryan Dungey's Crazy Decision to Join KTM
  15. 59:55Is Supercross Turning into Formula 1
  16. 1:11:30New Supercross Qualifying Format
  17. 1:16:59Eli Tomac Races World Supercross
  18. 1:19:02Eli Tomac's First Day on KTM
  19. 1:21:282015 Eli Tomac
  20. 1:25:56Why Chase Sexton Walked Away from KTM
  21. 1:29:45Supercross Riders vs Social Media
  22. 1:33:04Did Eli Tomac Save KTM
  23. 1:36:31KTM Gave Eli the Cable Clutch
  24. 1:42:46We Spent 100 Hours with Jo Shimoda
  25. 1:43:29Jade Dungey's First Mechanic Gig
  26. 1:51:53Brotherly Fights with Ryan Dungey
  27. 1:53:34KTM Will Do Anything for Eli Tomac
  28. 2:02:58Why Roger DeCoster Gave Ryan Dungey a Chance
  29. 2:11:17Jett Lawrence is Breaking the Mold
  30. 2:14:50Ryan Dungey's Impact on Motocross
  31. 2:16:04Jason Lawrence Messing with Ryan Dungey
  32. 2:18:11How Will Haiden Transition to the 450 Class
  33. 2:21:42Will Haiden Talk Crap in the 450 Class?
  34. 2:24:51Jorge Prado Will Be Hard to Beat
  35. 2:28:20Ryan Dungey's Impact on KTM
  36. 2:32:28Motosport
  37. 2:34:15The AMA Needs to Stop This
  38. 2:48:43Radio Comms Would Fix This
  39. 2:52:29Supercross Tracks are Wider
  40. 2:54:55MotoGP Racers Respect Supercross Athletes
  41. 2:56:20Ian Harrison's Role in the Sport
  42. 2:59:04KTM Almost Closed its Doors
  43. 3:02:37Jade Dungey's Career Highlights
  44. 3:06:03The Day Jeffrey Herlings Dominated Pro Motocross
  45. 3:08:10Winning Detroit with Aaron Plessinger
  46. 3:10:26Will Jade Dungey Ever Retire from Supercross
  47. 3:13:04Is the Supermotocross Season Too Long?
  48. 3:16:11New Supermotocross Season Format
  49. 3:20:00Future Crew Chief?
  50. 3:22:34Ryan Dungey's Return to Racing
  51. 3:24:03Gypsy Tales Exists Because of Ryan Dungey
  52. 3:26:23The Stress Riders Go Through
  53. 3:37:25Outro

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