We used to joke about Jerry Bailey's rail pass. He was an inside rider. That's where the fearless riders go. It's the shortest way around the race track - and the most dangerous.

He's been the most dominant rider the last 15 years, and one of the most accomplished riders ever. He's in there with guys like Pincay, Shoemaker, Arcaro, Day. He's one of us, no doubt.

They introduced all the riders with a new production, ... Tyler Evans drove in a Ferrari. Another rider ? an [ambulance] came with the siren on and then these two EMS guys got out? pulled out a gurney, there was a white sheet and the guy sat up and waved. It was playing on the danger a little bit. Another guy rode in on a big, fat chopper? really long, like one of those American Choppers . So there's a big production and then that guy's voice [imitates supercross voice]. It's very epic.

I don't want to look for any excuses, some riders were just better than me.

Easy Rider.

There weren't enough rail anchors and the rail had worn away.