No Surrender: The Incredible Story of Dean Wilson - Part 1 & 2

By Andrew Hill on 6th Aug 16

AMA Pro Motocross Video Dean Wilson

For some, motocross could best be described as a never-ending physical and emotional rollercoaster. From standing atop the podium hoisting a championship trophy, to laying on a hospital bed questioning your future and everything youve worked for this sport can flip your world upside down in the blink of an eye.

No Surrender: The Incredible Story of Dean Wilson - Part 1

Red Bull KTMs Dean Wilson is all too familiar with said scenario. Wilson has been sidelined by injury every season since capturing the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross 250 class championship in 2011. After nearly calling it quits when he blew out his knee in 2015, Wilson suffered the same fate just one year later. Only this time, his message has been one of perseverance and positivity. Promising to come back stronger for outdoors, Dean is on a mission to set an example for folks with unfortunate luck to prove that they too can fight back and continue being successful.

No Surrender: The Incredible Story of Dean Wilson - Part 2

As demonstrated in Part 1 of No Surrender, there's one word that best describes Dean Wilson's career in pro motocross: perseverance. In fact, his journey mirrors the exact definition of the word: Steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success. For Part 2 of the series, follow Dean through his first race back from injury at Millville, and read the interview below where he chats about his return and what the future holds for the rest of his season.

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