Why Did Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing Sign Jordon Smith for 2023?

The Monster Energy Star Yamaha team has signed Jordon Smith for 2023 and it's been announced. We cover that release and talk about why the team has signed him over other options.

[Hunterevans]

Love this for Jordan!! Would love to see marchbanks on a factory ride here soon, kid is 19 and getting top tens in 450 against all past champs who’ve been on factory teams for at least a decade

[ericbrown]

Man, I hope this settles him down. He is so fast! Would love to see Jordon do well, fight for another championship.

[todddooley]

Personal I'm just glad a good kid that's had a tough go at it get another opportunity. I know he's had more chances than most others but still. Wishing him the best!

[josephbasile]

Anyone else think Coty Schock would be a good fit on Star? I think it it would be interesting to see what he can do.

[merccrewlcab]

Stoked for Jordan to get this chance! Star knows what they are doing!
Three guys that are fast and deserve factory rides...
Cole Thompson, Jess Pettis and Carson Brown!

[pbau]

Thanks Michael. We enjoy your segments.
I want to know the backstory on why JM6 din't resign with Star for 2023 to ride the 250. I'm thinking there was another falling out.

[microsoft]

jordan has showed so much potential and the footage of him as an amateur puts him up there with the best. for some people the big top career just doesn't happen but Jordon has everything it takes to be one of the top guys, there just isnt an consistency.

[Efemedio]

ML512, great content as always, and sweet do!!! I won't give you my real opinion on this cause I get in trouble with all of you at Vital. I'll just say I'm a bit dumbfounded, but you really went out on a limb to try and rationalize Star's decision on this! Love the Rumor Mill video's. Thank you!

[ryan_vids]

Doesn’t matter who they put there. No one is beating the Lawrence’s next year but themselves

[slayer]

Good for him!! He ran good in MX series!!

[furysstv]

I like the addition of Jordan he brings a little bit of veteran ownership in there and with the new program man he might be West Coast /East Coast champion

[constant_evolution_genetic]

I'd like to think jordan knows this will be his last chance to prove himself or his dream will be no longer in reach. So with that said I think with the equipment the star team has I think we will see him on the box for a couple races but idk I'm hesitant to say in the champ fight just due to his inconsistent rides and hitting the ground and usually getting hurt while doing so

[chaseharman]

Let's face it... for lack of better terms, he is a benchwarmer. 1 year deal, maybe 2, until Deegan or some other prospects that yamaha has their eyes on are ready to move into the big leagues while helping the young guns that are already here, grow into their own.

[dadlife]

Hopefully there's an injury clause in his contract

[HenDiesel]

This is essentially a test rider role for Star. Someone’s gotta test the integrity of handlebars, bar mounts, levers, etc.

[DrtyALGreen]

Dumb move by Star, he be lucky to start and finish 5 races. He's a nice guy but can't stay off the ground and not get hurt.

[gregcavanaugh]

It's interesting if they look at Colt as the model for this since he came back last year with arguably a similar reputation yet managed to pull it together and win it (then completely blow it in the 1st race of the year this season!!) It will be interesting to see if Forker is has any life left, or if he'll suffer a similar fate too.

[leeham]

Their chances at a 250 title are pretty slim to none. Both of the Lawrence brothers and maybe a guy from the PC crew are the ones for the title.

[samdorken]

Mark my words next few years the full 40 gate will just be star riders 😂

[cactitiger]

Should’ve gotten Lopes. Im doubtful but It’d be nice if he could turn it around.