A short video clip surfaced on social media yesterday, featuring Anthony Gobert, a former AMA Superbike, WSBK, and GP rider. In the video, Gobert was seen wearing a long-sleeve white shirt, possibly to conceal his body tattoos, as he reflected on his illustrious racing career. This clip appears to be a sneak peek into an upcoming film about Gobert's life.

The video evokes a range of emotions. It's heartening to actually see of the once notorious figure in roadracing, who had battled with prolonged stints in jail, periods of homelessness, and a harrowing struggle with heroin addiction. On the upside he is still alive.

Yet at its core, the clip provides a stark and unfiltered glimpse into the toll that two decades of adversity and substance abuse can take on a once-vibrant and healthy individual. Much like the candid interviews seen on the popular YouTube channel "Soft White Underbelly" (please exercise discretion), Gobert openly, briefly, discusses his past struggles with heroin, hash, and cocaine, all while bearing a tattoo of a pistol on his face.

He appears as a stark reminder of the devastating effects of addiction. Gobert's current appearance stands in stark contrast to the American racing icon he once was, leaving fans with a haunting, if not shocking, sense of the transformation he has undergone.