Power Rankings: Steve Matthes (aka PulpMX) vs Jamie Guida (aka Darkside) on the Vurbmoto Prospect App

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While the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship title battles are coming to a crescendo, Randy Richardson (WE DID NOT PAY HIM FOR THIS) stumbled upon another rivalry heating up in the sport: Steve Matthes (aka PulpMX) vs Jamie Guida (aka Darkside). 

You see, we launched a new app (download it for FREE on Apple and Google) called the Vurbmoto Prospect app. It is a hub built to centralize everything you need in one seamless platform. Whether you’re looking for live race timing, past results, upcoming events, ranking, analytics, tracks to shred, or a way to connect with other riders, Prospect connects all this and more under a single platform.

Well, on Monday, Randy brought up to Steve that Dark is ranked way, way higher than him. So, we decided to put the Tell of the Tape together for Power Rankings this week. 

Thanks, Randy!

For more information on how this all works, visit our FAQ page and try it for free on Apple and Google. 

Click video below to watch the segment (starts at 4hr 15 min if it doesn’t play correctly).

Overall Rank

Before we get into this, Steve was very adamant that we mention he has beat Dark 11 times in a row in head-to-head races. 

WITH THAT SAID, Dark races more, has good results in those races and is ranked way, way, way higher than Steve. (Note: Dark has yet to race in 2025, so we can only go off all-time rank.) 

Point: Dark 

Podium History

Not a great look for Steve. The reason Dark is ranked higher is because he has these things called podiums. 

Point: Dark

Racing Metrics

As mentioned, Dark has raced a lot more which means more top 10 finishes, more podiums and a better average overall finish. 

Point: Dark

Scoring History

Steve is ON THE BOARD. His scoring history is on the rise as he heads into Regionals. 

Point: Steve

Where They Have Raced

We need to broaden Steve’s horizons. Get that man out of California and let him spread his wings across the country. 

Point: Dark

Recent Results

As mentioned above, Steve is on the rise with a 5th (despite a DNS) and an 8th in his last two races. 

Point: Steve

Conclusion: While Steve may have the head-to-head advantage over Dark, he’s losing the war, so far. Dark has raced more, has more podiums and in terms of All-Time National Rankings is way, way ahead of Steve. But the 2025 rank matters, too… and at least Steve is victorious in that battle.

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