View Full Version : Jeremiah Jones
Just wondering if anyone knows how he is doing. Did he ever get any feelings back in his legs. A kid that lives down the road from me had the same thing happen to him over the summer, while trail riding. No movement from the waist down, and some pins in his spine so he can sit up.
FHKracingZ
11-18-2009, 11:41 AM
He is still around, still paralyzed. Hes the sponsor rep for Yoshimura.
woodsracer144
11-18-2009, 12:13 PM
i think he has his track yet also and uses it for testing and all that... i think he still has ties with zuki as well..
I saw him at the Ironman. He was riding around on a Ut quad.
One_Bad_400
11-18-2009, 02:46 PM
ya, he has something to do with the suzuki team. see him at he nationals. i think his wife still rides a little too.
my uncle was beaten a few years ago, guy broke his back and neck in 6(i think) spots and cracked his skull in half front to back. was told he would never walk again. he was determined he would walk again. He was put on this special machine that strapped to his legs and walked for him, long story short. he is walking fine now. his motorskills are not the best, and uses a cain every once in a wile, but you can do anything you put your heart to
Pappy
11-18-2009, 03:51 PM
JJ was let go from Yoshi at the end of the season.
One_Bad_400
11-18-2009, 04:07 PM
does he still have anything to do with suzuki?
madskrillz2
11-18-2009, 04:10 PM
Originally posted by Pappy
JJ was let go from Yoshi at the end of the season.
Was it for financial reasons? Either way, that kinda seems ****ty since he's been with them from the second year.
Pappy
11-18-2009, 04:11 PM
Not since the 08 season I believe. I really dont follow alot of this as close as I should:p Last season he was the rep for Yoshi and Hinson, and I am pretty sure Hinson is still keeping him employed. I hope he can find enough companies to keep him in our sport, he is a such a value to us all.
woodsracer144
11-18-2009, 05:13 PM
Originally posted by One_Bad_400
does he still have anything to do with suzuki?
yes he does... not 100% sure what he does though...
Pappy
11-18-2009, 05:14 PM
Originally posted by woodsracer144
yes he does... not 100% sure what he does though...
JJ has zero to do with zuki.
woodsracer144
11-18-2009, 05:15 PM
since when... i thought he was testing with them... i know they were using his track...
Pappy
11-18-2009, 05:16 PM
Originally posted by woodsracer144
since when... i thought he was testing with them... i know they were using his track...
JJ is not employed by Zuki any longer. He may let them use his track but is not employed by them.
greazee_G
11-18-2009, 08:25 PM
Originally posted by Pappy
JJ was let go from Yoshi at the end of the season.
Not sure where you got this info but it is not true. I have been in discussion with JJ for the last few weeks about Yosh sposoring our Pro-Am Team. We just got approved and JJ has handled every part of the process himself;)
Pappy
11-18-2009, 08:31 PM
Originally posted by greazee_G
Not sure where you got this info but it is not true. I have been in discussion with JJ for the last few weeks about Yosh sposoring our Pro-Am Team. We just got approved and JJ has handled every part of the process himself;)
That was straight from a conversation with him, if its incorrect that indeed would be great news but I dont think it is. he may be employed for the remained of this year but not for next:(
greazee_G
11-18-2009, 08:37 PM
Hmm that is strange that he wouldn't bring it up in our conversation's. I guess I will just have to ask him. Please don't take this the wrong way but I do hope that you are wrong:confused:
Pappy
11-18-2009, 08:43 PM
Me too but I am pretty confident in whats posted. I usually do not post this kind of info but I want people to see that one of our own is doing everything he can to stay in our sport and if he lands with another company I would like to see him be supported. When people think someone is working for someone and they are not, that info needs to be corrected out of fairness to all involved.
From what I know of him, he is an honest hard working dedicated person, and I pray he is able to find a good career with someone that he can find some stability with in this economy.
greazee_G
11-18-2009, 08:46 PM
Originally posted by Pappy
Me too but I am pretty confident in whats posted. I usually do not post this kind of info but I want people to see that one of our own is doing everything he can to stay in our sport and if he lands with another company I would like to see him be supported. When people think someone is working for someone and they are not, that info needs to be corrected out of fairness to all involved.
From what I know of him, he is an honest hard working dedicated person, and I pray he is able to find a good career with someone that he can find some stability with in this economy.
Well put! I very much agree :)
i never realized how many ppl get paralyzed and how often til i broke my back last yr....i wish theyd come up with a cure for this , id like to go for a jog lol
TRXman86
11-23-2009, 02:09 AM
Since Can-Am is stickin with their riders, it would be nice if they would realize what kind of person and how loved he is... I'm sure he'd make a great addition!!!
Last I heard also, he was to be let go at the end of the year. I thought he was being the team manager like Kory Ellis was for Alba/Yamaha for a while. I can't remember where Kory is now? To much changing for me to follow.
TWISTED DINLI
11-23-2009, 02:45 PM
Originally posted by TRXman86
Since Can-Am is stickin with their riders, it would be nice if they would realize what kind of person and how loved he is... I'm sure he'd make a great addition!!!
Last I heard also, he was to be let go at the end of the year. I thought he was being the team manager like Kory Ellis was for Alba/Yamaha for a while. I can't remember where Kory is now? To much changing for me to follow.
he was with suzuki for a little while. not sure if he still is but he was.
TrapZ400
11-23-2009, 04:24 PM
Yea he was the team manager for suzuki last season.
Robin Hood
11-23-2009, 07:56 PM
Picked up a sponsorship from Yoshimura for 2010 and was given all of JJ's contact information in case I had any questions... I hope he's still with them!
cosinostra
11-24-2009, 07:13 PM
This would be good to clear up. I was planning on going with yosh for 2010, but if they're gonna dump JJ than they can blow me.....
jherbie28
11-24-2009, 07:23 PM
Originally posted by cosinostra
This would be good to clear up. I was planning on going with yosh for 2010, but if they're gonna dump JJ than they can blow me.....
thats funny.....live on jeremiah, id love to know half the tricks and tips that are flying around in his head
mxpimp2000
11-26-2009, 12:10 AM
JJ is doing good i visit him and jamie often when i ride at his track, he is with hinson and over the rider support program for them. jamie still races and rides alot. theres alotta pro's that come ride at his place its pretty kool to be on the track with them even tho you have no chance at all lol. i was out there few weeks ago and cody grant and bill ballance were out gettin some laps in. ill post a few pics for everyone.
GRANT
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o224/mxpimp2000/101_0740.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o224/mxpimp2000/101_0738.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o224/mxpimp2000/101_0732.jpg
HUGE UPHILL TRIPLE (GRANT)
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o224/mxpimp2000/101_0731.jpg
BALLANCE on his mx bike
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o224/mxpimp2000/101_0721.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o224/mxpimp2000/101_0717.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o224/mxpimp2000/101_0714.jpg
Powered by vBulletin® Version 4.2.1 Copyright © 2024 vBulletin Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved.