Maximus Vohland is a second-generation rider, the son of former AMA National and Supercross winner Tallon Vohland. That would make it seem like his path to the pros has been easy, but you'll find that is absolutely not the case. Jason Weigandt catches up with Max, who is just getting back on the bike after a hip injury ruined his 2024 season. The injury left Max with extreme nerve pain, and fighting to fight off the potential of getting addicted to pain medication. That's not all. In this podcast Max will explain how his plan to race EMX in Europe as an amateur that washed away with COVID. He'll also talk about his sister's traumatic brain injury suffered while riding a horse, and how her own comeback trail has inspired him to keep fighting. Max's goal? Get to the podium, make some money and buy his sister a horse!  The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura. Also, subscribe to Racer X Illustrated and get our new 2025 calendar coming soon!

The 2024 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations was an awesome event, but even the incredible emotional highs of that day have begun to fade nearly two weeks later. But Jason Weigandt isn't done talking about it -- or talking about anything, ever -- so now that he's home he logs this wrap up for the MXoN weekend. From the team and race results, to the atmopshere of the race, to the MXGP team set ups and even some cultural observations, Weege wraps up an unforgettable event that pretty much marked the 100th year of motorcycle scrambles racing in England. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura and Racer X Brand.

We all know the trials and tribulations of Team USA for this year's Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations, but what other teams are worth a look? Jason Weigandt runs down the rosters and breaks the event down to its strongest squads. Things are looking good for teams like France, Australia, and the Netherlands, plus Spain and the USA, but what will it take to win? Can the home country make some noise? Will Tim Gajser's squad get in and set up an all-time final moto with one of the most stacked starting gates ever seen at a motocross race? So much on the line. Here's what you need to know.   The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura and Racer X Brand.

The SMX Playoffs host an awesome hour-long podcast mashup show each Friday night at 5 p.m., with James Stewart, Ricky Carmichael, Steve Matthes of PulpMX, and Jace Macalpine from Gypsy Tales, hosted by Jason Weigandt and Jason Thomas. The fans even get to ask questions! Enjoy the best hour of bench racing you'll ever hear in this podcast.   The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, On Track School, and Racer X Brand.

Jason Weigandt, Steve Matthes, and Jason Thomas preview the 2024 SuperMotocross Playoffs and World Championship in the audio version of our video. This is year two of a new format of racing for professional racing in the U.S. Chase Sexton and Haiden Deegan enter off of Pro Motocross Championships, while Monster Energy AMA Supercross Champions Jett Lawrence (450SX), RJ Hampshire (250SX West Region), and Tom Vialle (250SX East Region) would love to get more #1 plates. They're not the only players, too! Come bench race and argue with the boys before the playoffs begin this Saturday in Concord, North Carolina.     The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, On Track School, and Racer X Brand.

Jason Weigandt gets in on a KTM press conference with Chase Sexton, Ian Harrison and Pit Beirer to talk about the 2024 Pro Motocross Championship and big questions like what the summer could have been like if Jett Lawrence and Eli Tomac had competed, the prospect of racing Jorge Prado in 2025, and why he's so strong late in the season and late in the motos. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is hosted by Jason Weigandt and presented by Yoshimura, On Track School, and Racer X Brand.  

Kawasaki Team Green had a renaissance week at this year's Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn's, sweeping through four of the most coveted titles there: 250 and Open Pro Sport with Drew Adams, and 250B and Schoolboy 2 with Caden Dudney. Team Manager Ryan Holliday, though, can only chalk that up to good racing luck, because things haven't rolled the team's way like this in a long time. The team isn't alone in trying to change up the way it develops and evaluates riders, though, as Adams raced a bunch this year including competing in Canada to try to get in more gate drops. Holliday would like his riders to race more so they can learn more. This weekend's Scouting Moto Combine is a part of that. Jason Weigandt checks in to hear how the amateur game is changing.   The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura and On Track School, plus Racer X Brand.

Ducati's announcement that it was entering the off-road space was big enough news, but moving Paolo Ciabatti, who headed up the fantastically successful MotoGP effort, over to head the new motocross program was just as important to insiders. This is proof of how serious Ducati is about success on the dirt, and the brand takes a big step this weekend when Antonio Cairoli (!) returns to MXGP on the Ducati 450.   Ciabatti was busy in another series last weekend, though, as he stopped by Unadilla to take in Pro Motocross. Jason Weigandt and Jason Thomas were able to get a few minutes with him for the Big Interview on the SMX Insider show. This podcast is an extended, full-length version of the shorter interview that ran in the show.    The Racer X Exhaust podcast is hosted by Jason Weigandt and presented by Yoshimura, On Track School, and Racer X Brand.

On the Friday before the Spring Creek National in Millville, Minnesota, Jason Weigandt talked to Chance Hymas over at the Honda HRC truck to find out more about his path to the pros. Hymas didn't win all the time when he was younger, but once he got on big bikes he started to roll, and eventually Honda came calling. It wasn't perfect, though, as a rough patch during the 2022 Scouting Moto Combine and the 2022 Monster Energy AMA Amateur National at Loretta Lynn's certainly didn't feel good. But Chance is used to working his way up, and he's done it again as a pro after capturing his first career moto and overall victories this summer. How far can he go now?   By the way, we recorded this interview before the Hymas/Haiden Deegan incident in turn one of the Spring Creek National the very next day. Hymas hurt his ankle but hopes to be back for Washougal this weekend.   The Racer X Exhaust podcast is hosted by Jason Weigandt and presented by Yoshimura, On Track School and and Racer X Brand.

The brand new CEAT India Supercross Racing League has begun importing Supercross into a nation of 1.5 billion potential fans. Take a deep dive as Blake Wharton reads his feature article "Welcome to Supercross" from the August issue of Racer X magazine. For more from DC, Weigandt, Matthes, and the rest of the Racer X crew, subscribe to Racer X.

Enjoy the podcast audio version of Kevin Windham on the Lawrences, Sexton, Deegan, Kitchen, and his own racing career.   Jason Weigandt and Jason Thomas chat with Kevin Windham for an SMX Insider interview, and KDub doesn't pull any punches on his own career, dropping some hard truths about his own successes and failures. He also talks about today's racing, including Jett and Hunter Lawrence, Chase Sexton, Haiden Deegan, Levi Kitchen, and more. Weigandt also starts the show with a rant about fitness in the sport. It's not all about fitness, actually!    The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, On Track School, and Racer X Brand. 

Yeah! The great outdoors are here with the 2024 AMA Pro Motocross Championship, and Jason Weigandt, Jason Thomas and Steve Matthes argue and debate the hot topics from both classes in our annual Pro Motocross preview shows. We've clipped the audio from our videos to present these shows in podcast form. So listen in your car, while you're mowing the lawn, or while you're working out. You know JT would need this during one of his three workouts each day.  The Racer X Exhaust podcast is brought to you by Yoshimura, On Track School, and Racer X Brand.

Nate Ramsey, one of the all-time winningest 125/250F supercross racers, has carved out a great post-racing career, now as team manager of Rockstar Energy Husqvarna. Jason Weigandt rang up Nate Dogg to get the inside story on RJ Hamsphire's 250SX West Region title, and how stressful the day felt at Salt Lake City, as well as Hampshire's race strategy. Did you know finishing second in the heat race was actually an advantage? They also talk about old bikes, and how the 2022 new-generation platform that Hampshire vocally criticized has now morphed into a great race bike. Could Zach Osborne's 2017-2018 250F Championship bikes compete? What about Nate's old (legendary) Honda CRF450R? Yeah, bikes have come a long way. Weigandt chats with Ramsey about it all. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, OnTrack School and Racer X Brand.

Mike Webb tells more behind-the-scenes stories from working with Ryan Dungey and James Stewart with Team Suzuki. Plus, how it all shut down. Mike Webb lived the dream life, moving to the top of the racing food chain, as Suzuki team manager for the off-road squad and then transitioning into the top of the motocross and supercross team. From tons of GNCC championships to working with Ryan Dungey and James Stewart, Mike saw it all. However, it's not always as glorious as it seems, as Mike's time in the supercross paddock came after Roger De Coster and Ian Harrison left for KTM, and Suzuki's support budget was starting to wane. Mike inherited Ryan Dungey and the 450SX and 450MX titles, but Dungey wanted to leave with Roger, immediately. His Suzuki contract forced him to stay. Then Mike and company faced hard luck trying to defend the titles with Dungey, which left a mark. Mike eventually rebuilt with none other than James Stewart. Years later, Suzuki would shut Mike's factory program down, not once, but twice. There are some deep, deep stories from behind the scenes in this interview you won't want to miss. This is part 2 of our two-part podcast with Webb. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura and Racer X Brand.

Mike Webb lived the dream life, moving to the top of the racing food chain, as Suzuki team manager for the off-road squad and then transitioning into the top of the motocross and supercross team. From tons of GNCC Championships to working with Ryan Dungey and James Stewart, Mike saw it all. However, it's not always as glorious as it seems, as Mike's time in the supercross paddock came after Roger De Coster and Ian Harrison left for KTM, and Suzuki's support budget was starting to wane. Mike inherited Ryan Dungey and the 450SX and 450MX titles, but Dungey wanted to leave with Roger, immediately. His Suzuki contract forced him to stay. Then Mike and company faced hard luck trying to defend the titles with Dungey, which left a mark. Mike eventually rebuilt with none other than James Stewart. Years later, Suzuki would shut Mike's factory program down, not once, but twice. There are some deep, deep stories from behind the scenes in this interview you won't want to miss. Enjoy part 1 of Jason Weigandt's interview with Mike Webb and be ready next week for part 2. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura and Racer X Brand.

Jason Weigandt and Jason Thomas got some time this week to talk to Cooper Webb and quiz him on how he approached the final stretch of the season and got the points lead back to a tie with four races to go. Also, he reveals what he's learned about Jett Lawrence's riding style, why things work so well for him with Monster Energy/Yamaha Star Racing, and why he always had such a tough time keeping the weight off -- he has Hashimoto's disease, which impacts the thyroid. With a lot of research and hard work, and his own special brand of grit, Webb has set up an amazing final four races in Monster Energy AMA Supercross. Here's how. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura and Racer X Brand. Plus, subscribe to the magazine now for a chance to win an Intense Tazer MX All Pro E Mountain bike plus a set of Thor mountain bike gear!

There was so much anticipation for Adam Cianciarulo's pro career when it began a little over a decade ago, and now we can look back at it in full because he's announced his retirement. Jason Weigandt has a few thoughts from Adam to share (via the SMX Insider show's exclusive interview) and then Weigandt adds his own thoughts. Hardly anyone had expectations to live up to like Adam did, because he was entering the ranks right on the heels of a 15-year run of Kawasaki Team Green prospects going straight to the top immediately, through Ricky Carmichael, James Stewart, and Ryan Villopoto. Thus, the microscope was on Adam right from the start to see if he could be the next one, and for a brief moment, he delivered by winning supercross races immediately. Unfortunately, injuries then kicked in, leaving everyone wondering what might have been. Adam surely wondered this more than anyone, but was also able to gain perspective from it all. He might not have won all the races he would have won if he was healthy, but he might have emerged from the process as a better person. That's why his legacy is now not as one of the winningest riders ever, but one of the most liked.    The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura and Racer X Brand.

Should dirt bikes get faster or slower? Better might not be better. Carson Brown has top-five supercross speed but prefers to rip on old bikes, minis, two-strokes and more. He knows slower and simpler is definitely more fun, and ultimately, probably better. Even if it's worse! While today's bikes posses an amazing blend of power and traction and undoubtably better than old stuff from an engineering standpoint, that capability means more speed, bigger jumps and more cost. Brown has legit speed, and was a top-five threat in 250SX West Region as recently as as 2022. But his real specialty is pit bikes, two-strokes and more, as evidenced by his unbelievable Instagram account where he rips modern-sized obstacles with modern style on bikes that were never intended for such. It's unreal to watch! As part of the famous BBR (Brown Brothers Racing) family that has become iconic in pit bike performance, Carson has ridden more bikes than most. He's having a really good time. What has he learned about mins, two-strokes and more? He's learned that they can be more fun than the big, new stuff. What's more, racing them could be better, too. Is this a message we should be hearing? Jason Weigandt chats with Carson in the latest edition of the Racer X Exhaust Podcast. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura and Racer X Brand.

Jason Weigandt calls up Muc-Off/FXR/ClubMX Yamaha's Coty Schock to of course ask about his miraculous collarbone recovery in one week, but also to get his back story. Coty was absolutely, positively not on the motocross radar when he was younger, but he's gone from barely making the fast 40 night show qualification in supercross to on the verge of a podium. A lot has happened a long the way. Here's Coty's story. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura and Racer X Brand. Check out the Merch Madness sale and save up to 50%!

Randy Hawkins is a member of the AMA Hall of Fame partially for his success as a racer, with seven AMA National Enduro Championships, and also for helping carry the load for American off-road racing in general. This is Randy's 28th season running the Am-Pro Yamaha off-road squad, which is Yamaha's factory program in the Progressive Grand National Cross Country Series and basically anywhere Yamaha races in the woods. Randy has seen the ups and downs for factory off-road racing, from "getting fired" by Team Suzuki as a racer, to setting up a fledgling Yamaha program in the early days, to developing four-strokes for off-road, and riding out the economic storm of the Great Recession. These days off-road is back in a huge way, from bike sales, to race entries, to factory budgets, and even the types of machines the manufacturers are now producing. Randy, one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet, had a chat with Jason Weigandt to explain how things started, and how it's going. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura and Racer X Brand.

Former WMX Racer Sara Price fought, battled, and clawed her way to a driving career, and nearly won Dakar in her first attempt. She was once a WMX racer with support from Kawasaki Team Green, but when her moto career, and the factory support for WMX racing, went away, she had to find a new way to stay competitive. She set her sights on off-road racing in trucks, but the process of succeeding on four wheels is far different from motocross. Sara joins Jason Weigandt to explain truck and car racing, which is based heavily on burning up the phones and emails to try to get financial support. It's a lot of hearing no, all in hopes of one big yes that can get you into a seat. After great success in Baja racing, Sara's goal has always been to tackle the famous Dakar Rally, which she finally got to do this year. And she battled for her win in her first attempt! Further, her boyfriend Ricky Brabec won the race in the motorcycle division. Sara's also an accomplished stunt driver and rider, and even appeared in a Toyota Super Bowl commercial on Sunday. There's a lot to talk about here. Check it out.   The Racer X Exhaust podcast is hosted by Jason Weigandt and presented by Yoshimura and Racer X Brand.

Acclaimed international journalist Adam Wheeler took a quick trip to California to check in on Monster Energy AMA Supercross, so Jason Weigandt and Jason Thomas found some time to ask him what his thinks about topics he's covered for a long time: Jorge Prado, Ducati and the Lawrence brothers. Enjoy a good conversation with one of the best journalists in motorcycle racing today. The Racer X Exhaust pod is presented by Yoshimura and Racer X brand.

The 250SX East Region Championship kicks off this weekend at Ford Field in Detroit. A Tuesday night press conference allowed the media (and now you) to check in on the top riders. Hear from Triumph principals including race team manager Bobby Hewitt, then hear from 250SX class Athletes Haiden Deegan & teammate Daxton Bennick, Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing; Tom Vialle, Red Bull KTM; Austin Forkner & Cameron McAdoo, Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki; Pierce Brown, Troy Lee Designs Red Bull GasGas; Chance Hymas, Team Honda HRC; Jalek Swoll & Evan Ferry, Triumph Racing; Guillem Farres, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna; Preston Boespflug, BarX Suzuki; Jeremy Martin, ClubMX Yamaha; Max Anstie, FirePower Honda.   The Racer X Exhaust podcast is hosted by Jason Weigandt and presented by Yoshimura and Racer X Brand.    

After a wild mud race at round 2 of Monster Energy AMA Supercross, hear from podium riders Chase Sexton, Eli Tomac, and Ken Roczen (450), and Jordon Smith, Levi Kitchen, and Garrett Marchbanks (250) in the post-race press conference, hosted by Dan Hubbard. Sexton and Tomac were happy to go 1-2 in these conditions, but they were just as happy with the improvements they felt they made during the week, and they think they would have been much better in the dry, also.   The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura and Racer X Brand, and hosted by Jason Weigandt.

Justin Cooper isn't one to draw attention to himself, so he's actually okay coming into his first full 450 season under the radar. There's less pressure that way, especially considering Cooper Webb and Eli Tomac are his teammates, and the standards for those guys are very high. But JCoop knows how to ride, he's been up front for his entire 250 career, and Anaheim proved he could be good on a 450, also. When Ken Roczen and Malcolm Stewart got collected and went down early, Cooper got claimed as well. He got up in 20th, and then rallied all the way back to eighth against a stacked field. He even passed Tomac, who was struggling. Maybe JCoop should be getting more attention. Jason Weigandt ringed him up to give him some. The Racer X Exahust podast is presented by Yoshimura and Racer X Brand.

Get your Anaheim fix in the car, in your headphones, or however you listen to your pods with this audio version of our annual Monster Energy Racer X Preview Shows. This pod loops all five video episodes together so you can head the scoops, opinions and arguments from Jason Weigandt, Steve Matthes and Jason Thomas, as they talk about every rider and every story coming into 2024. The Racer X Exhaust podast is presented by Yoshimura, and don't forget to subscribe to Racer X to get the magazine in the mail, plus our Limited Edition 2024 calendar.   

After a week chatting up riders out in California, Jason Weigandt tries to cut through the clutter. There’s an annual pre-season tradition of every rider feeling faster, fitter and stronger for the new year, but that actually won’t be the case for everyone once the racing season begins. Weege tries to cram in as many scoops and angles as he can in this podcast, summing up conversations with nearly every top racer, including Eli Tomac, Chase Sexton, Jett and Hunter Lawrence, Jason Anderson, Justin Barcia, Malcolm Stewart, Dylan Ferrandis, Christian Craig, Adam Cianciarulo, Justin Cooper, Levi Kitchen, Seth Hammaker, Max Vohland, Austin Forkner, Jalek Swoll, Colt Nichols, Benny Bloss and more. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Leatt and Steel City Men’s Clinic.

Phoenix Racing has been a championship player in a variety of racing series, including dominance in AMA Arenacross and AMA Pro ATV Motocross, and also operates Honda’s factory GNCC team. It has only been a side player in AMA Supercross and AMA Pro Motocross, however, until now. By adding Dylan Ferrandis to the team for the full 2024 season indoors and out, they've got a chance at podiums and race wins. How did this deal come about and how is the team preparing for this step? Jason Weigandt chats with Eller and Phoenix team manager Heath Harrison about the move.   The Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Leatt, and Steel City Men’s Clinic.

Dylan Ferrandis’ 2023 season was filled with frustration, as more injuries mounted in Monster Energy Supercross, and he could not gel with his bike in Pro Motocross. The Frenchman was even considering retirement at one point because he was no longer having fun on the motorcycle. This is a rider who wears his emotions on his sleeve and always tells you how he feels. What he really wanted to try was a Honda, but it wasn’t easy to find a spot to race one. Enter David Eller of Phoenix Honda and Rick “Ziggy” Zielfelder of Factory Connection, with support for Dylan in 2024. Jason Weigandt chatted with Dylan, who is always brutally honest, about the frustration of supercross, his ’23 troubles, and his hopes for the future.     The Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Leatt, and Steel City Men’s Clinic.

After a huge crash one year ago changed his life, The Brick is looking for purpose. Now he's teaming with Cooper Webb for a new online training program.   The news was grim back in March when Jason Weigandt called Brandon Hartranft for an update. In the 2023 pre-season, Hartranft's engine cut out in a rhythm lane, and he went down hard. He was lucky to escape without getting paralyzed, but the road back to normal life was still extremely painful and frustrating. From major concussion problems to nerve damage and fused bones in his back, life has been tough for Brandon. Plus, his racing days are likely over, which is a stark reality for any athlete to confront.    Cooper Webb has been a key friend to Brandon throughout this process, and now they've teamed up for a new training program, called Alphamotocrossdynamics, which provides online training and coaching. Brandon has moved to Florida, which also allows him to work hands-on with riders in the area, as well. Jason Weigandt checks in with Hartranft this time to see how he's doing physically and mentally, and also how Alphamotocrossdynamics works.   The Racer X Exhaust podcast is sponsored by Yoshimura, Leatt, and Steel City Men's Clinic.

Endurocross and Trials Champion Cody Webb has launched a new online training and coaching program to help climb those mountains.   Jason Weigandt checks in with AMA Endurocross, Hard Enduro, and Trials Champion Cody Webb. Endurocross has kicked off for 2023, and Webb is looking to regain the title. Cody talks about his transition from KTM to Sherco and the journey to get that bike and brand to the top, as well as his own struggles with injuries. Plus, he's launched a new online training program for hard enduro type riding. Want to learn to climb some mountains, or just not be "that guy" on your next trail ride with buddies? Cody can help. Check out https://cw2training.com/   The Racer X Exhaust podcast is sponsored by Yoshimura, Leatt and Steel City Men's Clinic.  

Looking at the life and very short times of the 1980 Honda CR250R, the one and only motocross bike that was built in America by the Honda Motor Company. Take a deep dive as Blake Wharton reads his feature article "Made in Ohio?" from the December issue of Racer X magazine. For more from DC, Weigandt, Matthes, and the rest of the Racer X crew, subscribe to Racer X.

Jason Weigandt jumps into the discussion on the FIM Monster Energy Motocross of Nations, breaking down how the race was won by Team France (which has now won seven times in the last 10 years), as well as the performance of Team USA, Ken Roczen and more. This podcast also contains post-race audio from the Team USA trio of RJ Hampshire, Aaron Plessinger, and Christian Craig, as well as Roczen and Team France’s Romain Febvre, Maxime Renaux and Tom Vialle.   If Team USA doesn’t win, it usually creates heartbreak from U.S. racing fans, but spirits were different this time because expectations for the Craig/Plessinger/Hampshire trio were not as high as for last year’s Cooper/Tomac/Sexton squad. But would just getting the likes of Sexton and Tomac back on the team in 2024 automatically solve the problem? Weigandt wonders aloud if the 2022 RedBud win is really a sign that Team USA is back, or if the struggles from 2012-2021 might still remain. Also, he discusses the recent love for Ken Roczen, and if Team Australia will be able to get one of these Chamberlain Trophies during the window of the Lawrence brothers. Much to discuss, and here it is.   The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is hosted by Jason Weigandt and sponsored by Yoshimura, Leatt, and Steel City Men's Clinic. Also, be sure to visit RacerXBrand.com and check out our apparel. 

Now that fans, teams, and riders are truly experiencing the SMX playoffs firsthand, Jason Weigandt circles back to the story of how this all started, with a quick meeting between Feld Motor Sports and MX Sports Pro Racing at Daytona of 2020, then COVID soon after, then cooperation on a much higher level. Weigandt runs through how the two series worked together to form one uniform television package for the first time, where the idea of a unified championship with both series working together came from, how the race teams finally felt a sense of cooperation, and how the FIM ended up no longer involved in American racing (which led the FIM to take bids for a new promotional partner for a new supercross championship, which we now know as WSX. Believe it or not, the seeds of SMX led to WSX being created, which is the opposite of what you probably think). This is a rare look way inside the inner workings of racing behind the scenes.    The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Leatt and the Steel City Men's Clinic.

You know that rookie on Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing with the dad who raced, did freestyle, and built a successful business? No, the other one. Meet Daxton Bennick. Get to know Daxton and his dad Todd as Jason Weigandt reads his feature article "Son of Anarchy" from the November issue of Racer X magazine. For more from DC, Weigandt, Matthes, and the rest of the Racer X crew, subscribe to Racer X.

Welcome to a special episode of the Exhaust podcast, where Jason Weigandt brings you the SuperMotocross World Championship pre-race press conference from Charlotte in podcast form. Get ready to hear from the best of the best, as we feature riders from the 250 Class and the 450 Class, including the likes of Jett and Hunter Lawrence, Chase Sexton, Justin Cooper, Cooper Webb, and many more. They'll be sharing their thoughts, strategies, and expectations as they gear up for an intense SMX debut. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is hosted by Jason Weigandt and sponsored by Yoshimura, Leatt, Steel City Men's Clinic, and the WD-40 brand. Also, be sure to visit RacerXBrand.com and check out our all-new summer line of apparel.

Hard to believe this season started as a celebration of Eli Tomac's greatness and the new age limits for winners in the sport, and has ended with a whole new generation rushing to the top of the charts. Eli and his peers will be back, but it has very quickly become the dawn of Jett and Hunter Lawrence and Chase Sexton at the top, plus Haiden Deegan making immediate noise in his first pro season. It's the dynamic of these personalities, all with a never-give-up spirit, that will make the next years of battles quite interesting to watch. And hey, eventually Tomac will be back!   Jason Weigandt riffs on the sudden transition and just how amazing Jett's perfect season really was. Plus, audio from Jett, Hunter, Chase and Aaron Plessinger via the post-race press conference.   The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is hosted by Jason Weigandt and sponsored by Yoshimura, Leatt, Steel City Men's Clinic, and the WD-40 brand. Also, be sure to visit RacerXBrand.com and check out our all-new summer line of apparel. 

Jason Weigandt checks in on the current GNCC racer for an update on the woods, and his thoughts on motocross, riding styles, and more.   Zach Osborne's attempt to become a contender in the Grand National Cross Country series has not gone to plan, with a pair of injuries essentially ruining the first half of his first season with Am-Pro Yamaha. He's finally healthy, though, and ready for the series to resume in mid-September. For now, Zach's over in England racing the Vets Motocross des Nations on a YZ250 two-stroke. So we asked him about that and racing in the woods, then began chatting about current motocross: Zach thinks Eli Tomac actually started the new trend in riding that Jett Lawrence has now taken to an almost artful form, and Zach himself is still learning and trying to improve his game by incorporating those techniques. Zacho chats all things dirt bikes with Jason Weigandt in this episode of the Racer X Exhaust Podcast.   The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is hosted by Jason Weigandt and sponsored by Yoshimura, Leatt, Steel City Men's Clinic, and the WD-40 brand. Also, be sure to visit RacerXBrand.com and check out our all-new summer line of apparel.

In an extended version of the interview Racer X Online posted last week, Jason Weigandt catches up with Ryan Hughes to talk about his new relationship with Austin Forkner, how it started, and how it's going. It all flows into Hughes' determined pursuit to refine the way people ride a motorcycle, in hopes that they'll be smoother, safer and more efficient. By the way, that's the exact opposite of the way Hughes rode in his pro days. Back then, he was all about pushing harder, harder and harder. Ryno might seem stubborn, but he's learned the hard way to change his ways, and now he's preaching to others. Let's see how it goes with Forkner!   The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is hosted by Jason Weigandt and sponsored by Yoshimura, Leatt, Steel City Men's Clinic, and the WD-40 brand. Also, be sure to visit RacerXBrand.com and check out our all-new summer line of apparel.

Confused by the mishmash of classes at the Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn's Ranch? Don't worry, that's common. Amateur racing features so many classes it's hard to know who really performed well. Jason Weigandt breaks down the reason the classes exist at Loretta's, and who actually did well in each division. Who should you get to know soon, and who is coming up after that? Weigandt, who was there announcing all the motos, helps explain an entire week in about 30 minutes. Also, you can find out the methods to the track crew's madness when the rain came. Whatever they did, it worked, because somehow they crammed all the motos in on Saturday, even when all hope looked lost.   The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is hosted by Jason Weigandt and sponsored by Yoshimura, Leatt, Steel City Men's Clinic, and the WD-40 brand. Also, be sure to visit RacerXBrand.com and check out our all-new line of apparel.

When several 450 factory riders went out, privateers moved up in the ranks and results. But even when some of the big names returned, the independents stayed up front. Dig into the topic as Jason Weigandt reads his feature article "Middle Men" from the September issue of Racer X magazine. For more from DC, Weigandt, Matthes, and the rest of the Racer X crew, subscribe to Racer X.  

You can mark it on your calendar. Each summer, usually around RedBud, Ty Masterpool starts hauling butt and reminding everyone that he has serious talent. Then comes the cries from fans to put Ty on a factory motorcycle. Yet, it's 2023 and Ty, who sits sixth in 450MX points despite not even racing the 450 class at the opening round, is yet again a privateer, under the HBI Racing tent.   There are many misunderstandings and rumors about the Masterpool plan. Some think Ty and his family don't want to race or succeed in supercross. Some think they don't want Ty to race at all. Some think they don't want to work with a factory team.   Ty is not a rider of many words, but he is making it clear he would love a factory bike and loves supercross. To dive in deeper, Jason Weigandt rang up Ty's father, Jerry, formerly an Olympic Champion coach in Alpine racing (and Ty's mom, Tarah, is one of the pioneers, and a great champion, in snowboarding). But Jerry wants everyone to know this isn't abou t mom and dad. It's about Ty, who wants to race, and the family will support him as far as they possibly can. They would love to see him on a factory team, though!   The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is hosted by Jason Weigandt and sponsored by Yoshimura, Leatt, Steel City Men's Clinic, and the WD-40 brand. Also, be sure to visit RacerXBrand.com and check out our all-new spring line of apparel.

A year ago, Grant Harlan was struggling to even make 250 mains in Monster Energy Supercross. In 2023, he made 13 450 mains! That got him into the lucrative top 20 in points, and he's doing even better in Pro Motocross, where he sits 10th in points. Yes, lots of factory riders are out, but at Thunder Valley, Harlan was pressuring Adam Cianciarulo and Cooper Webb late in the second moto! This all bodes well as the first-ever SuperMotocross World Championship looms, which will pay big money to all the riders who qualify. Harlan currently sits 13th in combined AMA Supercross and AMA Motocross points, so he's looking at an automatic bid into the SMX playoffs (top 20 in points are guaranteed entry). As an example, 13th in points at the end of SMX pays $34,000, plus every week the riders in the races will make a couple grand, so Harlan could easily pocket $40-$50k if he keeps this up. That's not all! Harlan is also racing FIM World Supercross, starting this weekend. More races, more mo ney!   Jason Weigandt called up the rider who grew up in Hawaii to get more info on his season, and what's to come.    The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is hosted by Jason Weigandt and sponsored by Yoshimura, Leatt, On Track School, Steel City Men's Clinic, and the WD-40 brand. Also, be sure to visit RacerXBrand.com and check out our all-new spring line of apparel.

Playoffs? Indeed. After the traditional Monster Energy AMA Supercross and AMA Pro Motocross Championships wrap up, the top 30 riders in combined supercross and motocross points are eligible to race three more races in September, with $5.5 million on the line. How will it work? Who gets in? Does the regular season still matter? Jason Weigandt tries to break it down in the most simple form in this podcast.   The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is hosted by Jason Weigandt and sponsored by Yoshimura, Leatt, Steel City Men's Clinic and the WD-40 brand. Also, be sure to visit RacerXBrand.com and check out our all-new spring line of apparel.

Jason Weigandt gets an update from the Monster Energy 450 Supercross Champion.   Chase Sexton could or even should be turning into a diva now that he's been a championship contender and race winner consistently in the 450 class, but instead, he seems to become more open, more accommodating and more friendly with each race win. Jason Weigandt chatted with him late last week for an update on Pro Motocross testing and prep, how his championship weekend went in Monster Energy Supercross, and why he's still humble (hint: midwest roots, says Chase).    The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is hosted by Jason Weigandt and sponsored by Yoshimura, Leatt, On Track School and the WD-40 brand. Also, be sure to visit RacerXBrand.com and check out our summer line of apparel.

Did you know a ton of the privateer heroes in Monster Energy Supercross are also certified by the United States Motorcycle Coaching Association? John Short, Lane Shaw, Chase Marquier, Austin Cozaad, Mason Kerr, Bubba Pauli, Brandon Scharer, AJ Catanzaro and Hunter Yoder all help coach during the week and the off-season, which pays their bills but also helps bring new riders into the game with the right technique. You'd be surprised how many beginners are learning from pros. Jason Weigandt chats with Chase Marquier about his privateer season and also his coaching at home, then rings up coach Wade Moody, who is helping build the next generation of riders in the Maryland area, even getting a few of the "concrete" riders from Baltimore's urban environment onto the dirt, and onto the track at Budds Creek!   Motorcyclecoaching.org is the place to find a coach. You'd be surprised how much this program is helping the sport, both for new riders, and for pros.   The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is hosted by Jason Weigandt and sponsored by Yoshimura, Leatt, On Track School and the WD-40 brand.

Six years into a switch from 20 laps to 20-minute main events, Monster Energy AMA Supercross seems closer than ever. Is it? And why? Dig into the topic as Jason Weigandt reads his feature article "A Matter of Time" from the July issue of Racer X magazine. For more from DC, Weigandt, Matthes, and the rest of the Racer X crew, subscribe to Racer X.

Another podium and a Big Apple success story over the weekend for Ken Roczen and his new team, Progressive/Ecstar HEP Suzuki. Jason Weigandt chats with team co-owner Dustin Pipes to get an idea of how the team started and grew to the point where it could grab a free agent like Roczen, and then also plays an interview with Larry Brooks from after the team's feel-good first win in Indianapolis. As a bonus, we throw in the full audio from this weekend's post-race press conference, featuring Justin Barcia, Eli Tomac, and Roczen.   The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is hosted by Jason Weigandt and sponsored by Yoshimura, Leatt, On Track School, and the WD-40 brand. Also, be sure to visit RacerXBrand.com and check out our all-new spring line of apparel.   

For nearly a decade, MXGP heroes Jeffrey Herlings and Tim Gajser have been at the top of their game—yet seemingly every season, one or the other goes down and out. Dig into the history of the rivalry as Davey Coombs reads his feature article "The Fast and The Damned" from the June issue of Racer X magazine. For more from DC, Weigandt, Matthes, and the rest of the Racer X crew, subscribe to Racer X.

It’s not all roses in racing, and Brandon Hartranft can tell you that now. The Twisted Tea HEP Suzuki rider went down in a huge crash this off-season, and while he escaped well enough to walk, he’s still suffering through concussion troubles, multiple injuries, and a long recovery. Jason Weigandt checks in with Brandon to see what it’s like when the racing season begins and a racer is forced to the sidelines. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Leatt, WD-40 Brand, and On Track School.

Jordon Smith won his first career 250SX race in Detroit in 2017, and hoped the 2023 edition would bring him similar fortune, but nothing went right on the night for him, and he ultimately didn't even qualify for the main event. Jordon made multiple errors on his own and puts his failure to qualify squarely on himself—but he was also involved in some aggressive racing with his teammate Haiden Deegan in the heat race. That battle ended with Jordon on the ground, and that has led to plenty of talk and opinions this week, but it's only fair to let Jordon tell his side of the story. Jason Weigandt rang him up on a Thursday to hear how it went on Saturday, and how his week has gone since. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Leatt, WD-40 Brand, and On Track School.

After taking a few days to reflect on his big win in Indianapolis, Ken Roczen chats with Jason Weigandt about how he and his Progressive/Ecstar HEP Suzuki team made it to the center of the podium, and his mental and physical state at this stage of the season. Weigandt also adds some analysis based on another interview with Roczen's team manager, Larry Brooks. Plus we get Roczen's thoughts from immediately after the race and the post-race press conference. It's already been an exciting season for Monster Energy AMA Supercross, but Roczen's win infuses just that much more drama. The second half could be really memorable!   Be sure to check out Weigandt and Daniel Blair on the weekly SMX Insider Show on YouTube for all the latest updates and analysis.  The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Leatt, WD-40 Brand, and On Track School. 

The history of supercross and motocross in America is filled with fast siblings, and the Lawrence brothers are beginning to make a case for themselves as the fastest yet. Dig into the history of the sport's moto brothers as Davey Coombs reads his feature article "Oh, Brother!" from the May issue of Racer X magazine. For more from DC, Weigandt, Matthes, and the rest of the Racer X crew, subscribe to Racer X.

After a nail-biting GNCC Championship fight with Stu Baylor in 2021, Ben Kelley looked unstoppable in 2022, winning the first six races in a row. Then? A huge crash and broken leg suffered at an AMA National Enduro ended his season. It's been a long road back and Kelley still isn't 100% yet. But somehow he scratched out a second at the GNCC opener in South Carolina and then a win at round two in Florida! BK takes us through the effort it takes to win these races and how he's trying to recover and build at the same time. Plus, Southwick stories! The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Leatt, WD-40 Brand, and On Track School.   

Jordan Ashburn's long game plan--consistency above all else--paid off in last year's Grand National Cross Country Series, as the friendly Tennessee native stayed clean while most of his competitors dropped points due to injuries. Consistency has always been Asburn's hallmark, and it paid off by winning last year's GNCC title for Magna 1 Motorsports, which is not even a factory team. Now that two rounds of the 2023 GNCC season are in the books, Jason Weigandt rings up Ashburn to hear about winning last year and defending now. Plus, his forays into other events like the Tennessee Knock Out and Travis Pastrana's Terrainferno. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Leatt, WD-40 Brand, and On Track School. 

A lot of people want to grow this sport, but a lot of obstacles stand in the way. Getting on a motorcycle can be intimidating, plus it requires a lot of sacrifices on time and budget. In order to grow or sustain, we need innovatie ideas. Tyler Livesay, a former pro racer, started the MXFactory, first as a traditional riding school, but eventually branching into instructional videos on YouTube, including many that serve the oft-ignored beginner rider to the sport. Plenty of trainers and coaches want to flex and talk supercross, but Livesay has a program that literally gets people who have never ridden onto dirt bikes and teaches them how to be safe and have fun. There's more advanced stuff, too, but the sport needs new entrants, too. Jason Weigandt talks with Tyler and hears about his unique background in racing, too. Weigandt also rings up friend of the show Andrea Leib of OnTrack School. None other than Ricky Carmichael will actually be graduating from high school this weekend, a good 25 years after racing got in the way!  The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Leatt, WD-40 Brand, and On Track School. 

Eli Tomac is enjoying the career renaissance his predecessors at the top didn't get. Instead of retiring on top, or retiring when he lost his titles, Eli kept going, reinventing himself with Yamaha and coming back stronger than ever. Fans now see Tomac as the living legend that he is, instead of only realizing what you've got when it's gone. He's also personally enjoying the races more than ever, and rapidly climbing the record books. What leads to this kind of longevity? Jason Weigandt, who has watched most of Tomac's pro races in person and has interviewed him countless times, weighs in. The conclusion is that Eli's career has always been about the long game—and even the occasional “weirdo races,” where he doesn't win, fit a pattern to stay safe, stay in the game, and come out all the better for it. He's reaping massive benefits now, as are his fans. Is he an all-timer? Well, as a racer, yes. But bigger than that, Weigandt wonders out loud: have Eli and his father and trainer, John Tomac, carved out the best career arc in the history of the sport? That is likely the case. Also, Eli himself speaks via this recent interview with Weigandt and Steve Matthes. Enjoy. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Leatt, WD-40 Brand, and On Track School. 

The podium finishers from Monster Energy Supercross at Houston talk about their nights in the audio version of the post-race press conference. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is hosted by Jason Weigandt and sponsored by Yoshimura and the WD-40 brand.

“I didn't like having it, but I tried not to even think about it.” —Broc Glover Glover isn’t the only pro who’s been hesitant to run the #13 through the years. Former #13 Blake Wharton dug deep into the history of this (possibly?) unlucky number, and here he reads his feature "Unlucky 13?" from the April 2023 issue of Racer X magazine. For more from DC, Weigandt, Matthes, and the rest of the Racer X crew, subscribe to Racer X.

The podium finishers from Monster Energy Supercross at Anaheim 2 talk about their nights in the audio version of the post-race press conference. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is hosted by Jason Weigandt and sponsored by Yoshimura and the WD-40 brand.

The podium finishers from Monster Energy Supercross in San Diego talk about their nights in the audio version of the post-race press conference. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is hosted by Jason Weigandt and sponsored by Yoshimura and the WD-40 brand.

Anaheim 1 for Monster Energy AMA Supercross and the SuperMotocross World Championship has come and gone, but today we get the highest level of perspective on the sport. In the audio from this week's SMX Insider show (check out the SuperMotocross channel on YouTube), Jason Weigandt, Daniel Blair, and SuperMotocross stat man Clinton Fowler get in a 30-minute chat with three of the best in the history of the sport. Ryan Villopoto, Jeremy McGrath, and Ricky Carmichael are on the show to talk about hot topics like Eli Tomac, Chase Sexton, Malcolm Stewart, the advancing age of top riders in the sport, how Jett Lawrence needs to focus past the hype, and more. It's a great time with the greats. Thanks to Feld Motor Sports for handing us the audio from this week's show to use for our Exhaust Podcast. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is hosted by Jason Weigandt and sponsored by Yoshimura and the WD-40 brand.

The 2022 season of change in Monster Energy AMA Supercross leads to stability in 2023—for now. Jason Weigandt reads his feature "Right Here, Right Next" from the March 2023 issue of Racer X magazine. For more from DC, Weigandt, Matthes, and the rest of the Racer X crew, subscribe to Racer X.

The six podium finishers—Eli Tomac, Chase Sexton, Cooper Webb, Jett Lawrence, RJ Hampshire, and Cameron McAdoo—discuss the opening round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship at Anaheim's Angel Stadium.They discuss the gnarly track, the ups and downs they all experienced throughout the day, how they feel on their new machines for 2023, and more. How did Tomac finally figure out the opener? Is Webb back to 2021 form? What happened to Sexton down the stretch? Much to cover, and lots of answers here. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is hosted by Jason Weigandt and sponsored by Yoshimura and WD-40.

Jason Weigandt, Steve Matthes, Jason Thomas, and Kris Keefer dig in deep for our annual Monster Energy Racer X Supercross Season Preview Shows, and we've provided the audio-only version here for those who don't want to spent two hours watching on YouTube. The boys talk 450s and 250s here, from top riders to privateers to Matthes' annual rant on 250 riders not declaring coasts (BUT the 250 teams actually did declare since we recorded these shows!). The biggest fights? Is Chase Sexton now at the top tier of the group and ahead of a previous champion like Cooper Webb in the preseason favorites list? Matthes and Weigandt fight on that one, and then Matthes and JT argue about the 2023 Yamaha YZ450F and how that might impact Eli Tomac and more. Oh, and Ken Roczen on a Suzuki! Much to talk about.  The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura and Leatt.

When Jeff Stanton wants to talk, we listen, because few people in this world are more straightforward and no-nonsense than the six-time AMA National Champion. On a cold December Monday morning in Michigan, we caught him working (of course) but also looking to do some bench-racing. Stanton has had a relationship with Triumph for several years now as part of his Jeff Stanton Adventures bike riding tours, but now that brand is planning to race supercross and motocross. We talk to Stanton about that, 2023 Anaheim, Chase Sexton, Eli Tomac, and more, plus get some tips on how a man's man lives his life. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura and Leatt.

Triumph's heritage in street and road motorcycles is paving the way for an entry into motocross and supercross, with new bikes and a new team for 2024. The brand announced the key players in the race team last week, and Jason Weigandt went to Angel Stadium to talk to them, including Ricky Carmichael, who sees himself as a general manager in picking talent, team principal Bobby Hewitt, and team manager Stephen “Scuba” Westfall, AMA Hall of Fame inductee Dave Arnold as lead chassis engineer, and Dudley Cramond joins as lead powertrain engineer. Jeremy Appleton, the global racing manager, joins Weigandt as well. We haven't seen the bikes yet, and the team isn't racing until 2024, but when you get to know the people behind the project, it becomes clear how seriously Triumph is taking this project.  The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura and Leatt.

All fun, no turns: Red Bull Straight Rhythm is back, and we were there to check out the event's big move to Huntington Beach. Jason Weigandt reads his feature "Fun's Up!" from the February 2023 issue of Racer X magazine. For more from DC, Weigandt, Matthes, and the rest of the Racer X crew, subscribe to Racer X.

Cameron McAdoo wants it bad. He might want it too much! His process of improvement means he has to keep the drive and desire that brought him from unknown to factory rider and race winner, but also refine his riding to avoid mistakes. He was looking good last year while fighting for the 250SX East crown until a crash on press day, when he wasn't even pushing, cost him big. He hopes to do better this year. If you want to hear about mixing the drive, ambition, and emotion of wanting to win in the worst way, and what goes on in the mind of a young racer, listen in on this conversation with McAdoo and Jason Weigandt. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura and Leatt.

Caden Braswell took the industry by storm at the Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships over the summer, when he won the 250 Pro Sport division and took second in Open Pro Sport, finishing on the podium in five of six motos. He did it the hard way, too, overcoming some big names in his consistent charges from the middle of the pack to the front. Loretta's longer, rougher motos (they increased to 25 minutes this year) helped showcase his skills and strength—the kind of stuff that matters more at the pro level compared to the sprint speed that defines a lot of amateur racing.  Then there's the personality! Caden has a unique, deep outlook on life and doesn't sound like the typical racer. Jason Weigandt gets down to it in this interview with Braswell. They talk about his new deal with Phoenix Honda, racing the Mini O's to get his supercross points, and even some AMA Arenacross, all in prep for supercross in 2023. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura and Leatt.

The sudden passing of Coy Gibbs on Sunday morning has given the entire motocross industry a chance to reflect on the legacy of Coy and the team he founded, JGRMX, which raced from 2008–2020. When the team was first announced in the summer of 2007, it seemed primed to dominate, with the Gibbs family's sterling reputation in both the NFL and NASCAR, as well as the resources it could pour into the team. Well, the revolution Coy Gibbs planned actually did come to the sport, as his Eastern-based team concept is now commonplace with other successful teams in the industry. JGRMX itself, however, won a few races but never the expected titles. This leads to two questions: Why did it not win more? And why does the legacy of this team, and its owner, feel much stronger than their results would indicate? Anyone who knew Coy and his team personally could tell you. This was an experience unlike any other. Jason Weigandt dives in with this episode of the Racer X Exhaust podcast. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura and Leatt.

After more than a decade of defeat, Team USA's improved organization and effort—along with three great riders—got back on top at the 2022 FIM Motocross of Nations. Is this sustainable? Jason Weigandt reads his feature "About Damn Time!" from the January issue of Racer X magazine. For more from DC, Jason Weigandt, Steve Matthes, and the rest of the Racer X crew, subscribe to Racer X.

Two years ago, Shane McElrath was battling Chase Sexton for a 250SX Regional Championship. Today, Sexton is a bright shining star in the sport with multiple 450 wins and championship potential of the highest order. McElrath, meanwhile, has been battling just to get a ride, anywhere. He missed most of the '21 season with a back injury, riding for SmarTop/Bullfrog Spas MotoConcepts Honda. Then he ended up on four different teams in 2022, including one that folded, two fill-in rides, and then a a shot at building a team with Rick Ware Racing for the new World Supercross Championship. It was thrown together quickly, but Shane emerged with the SX2 Championship. Now, finally, he thinks he has some stability for the future, and a chance to show what he can do. Jason Weigandt chats with Shane in this podcast. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura and Leatt.

Colt Nichols might have experienced more highs and lows than anyone in the game right now. Coming off last year's 250SX East Supercross Championship, he never even scored a point in 2022, crashing out of his Anaheim 1 heat race while running in 250SX West. The injuries were bad, and Colt never made it back to a race. Then came more pain: an injury clause meant he wasn't getting paid, then he asked to get out of his Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing contract early so he could get a head start with a new 450 team. Then that team closed. Then he tried to rush together an effort to race FIM World Supercross. He was running out of time and that wasn't working as he had hoped. Then, when it seemed like everything was going wrong, something went right: after parting with Ken Roczen, Honda had a 450 opening in supercross. Just like that, Nichols got a supercross deal with a highly coveted factory squad. Now he's betting on himself for 2023, looking to make an impact in his rookie 450 season. Jason Weigandt rings up Colt to learn the details, including the injury timeline, pay, home sales, training, prep, and so much more. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura and Leatt.

While the Motocross of Nations could be considered the end of the traditional racing season, the actual calendar hasn't stopped producing races, with two rounds of the new FIM World Supercross Championship sandwiching Red Bull Straight Rhythm over the course of three straight weekends. Also, the announcement of the new SuperMotocross World Championship got crammed into the recent news cycle as well! Jason Weigandt watched, announced, and attended a few of these events, so he rounds up what he saw in this edition of the Racer X Exhaust Podcast. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura and Leatt.

Eli Tomac versus Chase Sexton represented arguably the best Pro Motocross battle in 50 years. It took character and courage to get there. Jason Weigandt reads his feature "Battle for the Ages" from the December issue of Racer X magazine. For more from DC, Jason Weigandt, Steve Matthes, and the rest of the Racer X crew, subscribe to Racer X.

The struggle at RedBud in 2018 for Team USA laid the flaws bare for all to see: winning the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations now takes more than just three fast riders. Other nations, such as France, have stepped up the organization of their program, and the Americans would have to do better. There were signs of that for 2019 in Assen, but hopes there were washed away, almost literally. Team USA didn't compete in 2020 and 2021. This year the team promised a renewed effort, and it delivered, both with improved team unity and spirit but also in the darned result. The team won! Christina Denney, whom you might remember as the team manager of Rock River Yamaha for many years, has taken on a key role within the team, and along with many others has transformed Team USA's operations.  Says Roger De Coster himself: "On our team, everyone worked very hard, but I think the hardest-working person besides our riders was Christina. I want to thank her for the crazy amount of work she put in." What did Denney do? What other key roles are there within the team? How does it help? Here's the inside story on Team USA's new structure.  The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura and Leatt.

The FIM Monster Energy Motocross of Nations returns to RedBud this weekend, after a 2018 event best known for the subpar day for Team USA. The American squad didn't even finish on the podium in a single moto four years ago. Can this year's team do better? Jason Weigandt and Kellen Brauer have studied the MXGP scene and all the top teams heading into this year's event. This one-hour pod has everything you need to know ahead of this weekend's race. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Leatt, and AOMC.

Following the 2021 season, Feld Motorsports did not renew its sanctioning agreement with the FIM in Monster Energy Supercross. For 2022, the Monster Energy Supercross Championship would go back to exclusive sanctioning through the AMA, and the FIM announced it would look for new partners to keep an FIM World Supercross Championship going. The new partners came in the form of a group called SX Global, which included AUS-X Open principals Adam Bailey and Ryan Sanderson, as well as Tony Cochran, a key figure in the growth of Australia's V8 Supercar auto racing series. Plus, they announced the capital investment of an Abu Dhabi–based company. The group is calling the 2022 events a "pilot season," and it appears it will consist of just two races, one in Wales and one in Australia. Jason Weigandt chatted with Adam Bailey on Thursday morning to hear about the challenges and process of getting the first season going, and what the group hopes to accomplish in the future.  Note: Ken Roczen will be participating in the two FIM World Supercross Championship races, but his announcement that he is now a free agent and will not be back with Honda HRC in the U.S. in 2023 came after this interview with Bailey took place. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Leatt, and AOMC.

"Step by step, little by little, you have to just become your own person. That’s just part of growing up." Everts, Vohland, Deegan, Ferry, Wey, Sipes—a look at the current crop of moto sons (and their famous dads). Davey Coombs reads his feature "A Chip Off the Old Block" from the November issue of Racer X magazine. For more from DC, Jason Weigandt, Steve Matthes, and the rest of the Racer X crew, subscribe to Racer X.

It's the 18th and last Racer X MXGP Review Podcast of 2022 as Adam Wheeler and Lewis Phillips talk about the season-closing Grand Prix of Turkey, the dramatic MX2 world championship decider, the final flurry of results and news, as well as connotations for the forthcoming MXoN at RedBud. The Racer X MXGP Review Show is presented by Just 1 Racing.

The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross season finale brought out arguably the best one-hour guest list in the history of the sport. The Friday night Staging Area show featured James Stewart as a guest host alongside Jason Weigandt and Jason Thomas, and then Eli Tomac showed he felt no pressure for the final race by stopping by for a chat. James was impressed Eli even came over! Then Scouting Moto Combine winner Noah Viney came by with his coach for the day, Chad Reed, which meant Chad and James were on the show together! As if that's not enough, Hunter and Jett Lawrence came by to close the show. Stew and the Lawrences catch the fever! Oh, and then there was the matter of the actual race, which was won by Tomac, who claimed his fourth 450 MX title in dramatic winner-take-all fashion. Weigandt drops in a post-race interview with Eli here to get the once-again champion's take on the day. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Leatt, and AOMC.

Jason Weigandt calls Jeff Emig in this podcast to get the emotion behind final-round showdowns. Fro came out on top the last time the AMA National Championship in the premier class was this close at the finale. In 1996, Emig held a two-point lead on Jeremy McGrath coming into the final round of the AMA National Motocross Championship, meaning a 1-1 score for either rider would decide the title. It has taken over 25 years to get this scenario again, as Eli Tomac and Chase Sexton are now separated by just one point, so winning both motos guarantees the title.  In '96, Emig came through with the 1-1 at Steel City to win the title. Jason Weigandt called Emig this week to hear the story of living the most important week of your life—and you'll get even more pumped up when you hear Emig riff on the focus, the emotion, and the determination needed to win in this environment. In fact, Emig says this type of pressure is the thing he misses most about racing. Weigandt also drops in press conference quotes from Sexton and Tomac, to detect if they're thinking the same way Emig did back then. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Leatt, and AOMC.

MXGP dipped into the French hard-pack at St Jean D’Angely for the seventeenth and penultimate round of the 2022 season, and the MX2 title chase is really hotting up with a 2-point difference between the protagonists with only the Grand Prix of Turkey to go. Here is the latest dose of news and perspective from the world championship with plenty of discussion (and some gossip to boot) from journalists Adam Wheeler and Lewis Phillips. The Racer X MXGP Review Show is presented by Just 1 Racing.

News broke a few weeks ago of the new level of cooperation between Feld Motorsports (producers of Monster Energy Supercross) and MX Sports Pro Racing (producers of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross) and the resulting SuperMotocross World Championship, a set of three races that will run at the end of next season. The whole plan is to bring both series—and these three new races at the end of the year—under one arrangement for a TV/media deal, marketing, and more, plus better collaboration on rulebooks, drug testing, scheduling, and more. They will both crown their existing champions, then add this new title at the end of the season as well. You could listen to officials from Feld Motorsports and MX Sports tell you how awesome this will be, but of course they think it's great. Jason Weigandt talked to two of the most unfiltered voices in the sport, KTM Groups North American Director of Motorsports Roger De Coster and Kawasaki Racing's Bruce Stjernstrom, to get their take. What you'll learn is this is about much more than a three-race playoff. This is the industry working together for the first time. Growth, hopefully, can follow. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Leatt, and AOMC.

Check out our Insight Story posted on Wednesday for an attempt to wrap up the hours and hours of interviews with folks involved in Brennan Schofield's attempt to claim (purchase) Haiden Deegan's bike at Loretta's, which is legal under AMA amateur rules. If you'd rather have an audio version, Jason Weigandt tries to wrap it all up here in this latest Exhaust Podcast. What happened and when? Some of the info is now out there, although for certain few will ever believe we have the true story of who is to blame and why Schofield didn't end up getting a bike that was rightfully his. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, AOMC, and Leatt.

MXGP has a world champion for 2022! In this latest edition of the RacerX MXGP Race Review podcast, journalists Adam Wheeler and Lewis Phillips churn the Grand Prix of Finland at Hyvinkää, where HRC’s Tim Gajser locked down his fourth premier-class title. The MX2 chase is still wide open, however, with two rounds left to go this season. The usual news, views, opinions, and banter in this latest show presented by Just 1 Racing.

Behind the scenes of the unification of American SX/MX and the creation of the SuperMotocross World Championship. Jason Weigandt reads his feature story from the October 2022 issue of Racer X magazine. For more from DC, Jason Weigandt, Steve Matthes, and the rest of the Racer X crew, subscribe to Racer X.

How do you sort through everything that happened at the Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Championship at Loretta Lynn's? Jason Weigandt announced nearly every moto from Tuesday through Saturday, and he helps break five 12-hour race days into a half-hour recap with what you need to know on this podcast. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Leatt, and AOMC.

Just four rounds to go in 2022 MXGP and Yamaha ran riot at the Grand Prix of Sweden, the first visit to Uddevalla for the World Championship since 2019. Adam Wheeler and Lewis Phillips bring some perspective from round fifteen and also discuss a few interesting rumours about the series in this latest show brought to you thanks to Just1 Racing.

Luke Nesler is joined by Dr. Jason Richardson Hosted by: Luke Nesler, Impakt Results Produced by: Josh Young, Impakt Results Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com

Late from Lommel! The Racer X MXGP Review Podcast finally makes it way over from the punishing sand at the Grand Prix of Belgium, where the world championship entertained round 14—of what is now 18—in 2022. Adam Wheeler and Lewis Phillips talk about the results, the event, news, and more in this latest installment of the pod. The Racer X MXGP Review Show is possible thanks to Just 1 Racing.

On Friday before the Southwick National, New England fan favorites Doug Henry, John Dowd, and Jimmy Decotis stopped by the Monster Energy Stage to share some memories and talk about what they're doing today. For Dowd and Henry, the story is simple: the legends are now part of the Southwick track crew! Jimmy D, meanwhile, stepped away from racing two years ago and had been quiet since, but now he's back on the bike and working with young riders in the area. He's also planning to race Southwick for fun next year!  The real kicker? The humble stories of Dowd and Henry. Did you know Doug came to Southwick as a fan, just watching on the fence, and then six years later he was the 125 National Motocross Champion? That's crazy, but for Doug Henry, it's normal. Enjoy the show. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Leatt, and AOMC.

Luke Nesler is joined by Earlin Rosa of Specialized Bicycles Hosted by: Luke Nesler, Impakt Results Produced by: Josh Young, Impakt Results Guest: Earlin Rosa Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com

MXGP blossomed at a hot and busy (both in the gate and around the spectator zones) Loket for the Grand Prix of Czech Republic and round 13 of the 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship. Adam Wheeler and Lewis Phillips find a sunny spot in a hotel terrace in Karlovy Vary, a short distance from the circuit, to talk themes, results, and other matters around the series. The Racer X MXGP Review Show is possible thanks to Just 1 Racing. 

Teams have endured too many strikeouts. Too much pay for too many busts. How do they fix it? A new three-pronged process of pro races, combines, and futures races might be the answer. Jason Weigandt reads his feature story from the September 2022 issue of Racer X magazine. For more from DC, Jason Weigandt, Steve Matthes, and the rest of the Racer X crew, subscribe to Racer X.

With RedBud hosting its annual huge round of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross as well as the first Scouting Moto Combine of the season, there were plenty of people to talk to. Jason Weigandt hosted the Friday night Staging Area show with guests Chad Reed, Aaron Plessinger, Michael Byrne, and Haiden Deegan. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Leatt, and AOMC.

MXGP is in the midst of a small break after round 12 of 19 in Indonesia, but journalists Adam Wheeler and Lewis Phillips still have plenty to chat about as they ruminate on Tim Gajser’s contract, the switch of the Finnish Grand Prix, the Brit-based opening round of World SX, and whether MXGP should be flying to the far regions of Asia. The Racer X MXGP Review Show is sponsored by Just 1 Racing.

Luke Nesler is joined by Andy White of FXR to talk about how gear sponsorship works Hosted by: Luke Nesler: Impakt Results Produced by: Josh Young: Impakt Results Guest: Andy White: FXR Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com

Jason Weigandt, Ricky Carmichael, and Jason Thomas chat with Eli Tomac and Ken Roczen to get their opinion on the early season of 2022 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Leatt, and AOMC.mx.

Antonio Cairoli is the latest in a long—and now rare—line of motocrossers who crossed the Atlantic to compete in AMA Pro Motocross. Davey Coombs reads his feature story from the August 2022 issue of Racer X magazine. For more from DC, Jason Weigandt, Steve Matthes, and the rest of the Racer X crew, subscribe to Racer X.

MXGP 2022 barrelled onto Round 11 of 19 and the third race in a row with the Grand Prix of Germany. Is Talkessel up to spec as an MXGP circuit? Is Tim Gajser now going to steamroller the championship? Which Frenchman is injured and which one returned to the fray? Politics, perspectives, and more in this latest edition of the RacerX MXGP Review Show with Adam Wheeler and Lewis Phillips. The Racer X MXGP Review Show is sponsored by Just 1 Racing.

Nine-time World Champion Tony Cairoli is trying to mix business with pleasure this summer, checking Lucas Oil Pro Motocross off of his racing bucket list while also slipping into retirement. He's not training as hard as he did in his prime days, but he's still a racer with pride, and he still wants to do well. It's a tricky balance, but Tony seems to be enjoying it all either way. He joined Jason Weigandt and Jason Thomas on the Staging Area pre-race show before Hangtown and discussed how this American deal came to be (he wanted to race but had to wait on the status of Jeffrey Herlings first) and how he's adapting to U.S. bikes, tracks, and more. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Leatt, and AOMC.mx.

Luke Nesler is joined by Cody Wilson of USA BMX. Hosted by: Luke Nesler, Impakt Results Produced by: Josh Young, Impakt Results Guest: USA BMX's Cody Wilson Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com

A new RacerX MXGP Review Show dips into a stormy (in both senses of the word) Grand Prix of France at Ernée, where one of the most atmospheric events on the calendar gets a little heated off and on the track. Have a listen to what journalists Adam Wheeler and Lewis Phillips had to say and send us any feedback or comments! The Racer X MXGP Review Show is sponsored by Just 1 Racing.

Another first-time winner in MXGP, and around a track that is either bold or beastly. Why? Join journalists Adam Wheeler and Lewis Phillips as they discuss events, news, and views from the ninth round of the FIM World Championship in Spain. The Racer X MXGP Review Show is sponsored by Just 1 Racing.

Why did Ryan Dungey come back? How are Eli Tomac, Dylan Ferrandis, and Ken Roczen feeling? Many, many questions were asked and answered during the preseason media conference for the 2022 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, hosted by Jason Weigandt. The riders included 250 Class contenders Jett Lawrence, Hunter Lawrence, RJ Hampshire, Jo Shimoda, Michael Mosiman, Max Vohland, and Derek Drake, and the 450 riders consisted of Dylan Ferrandis, Eli Tomac, Ryan Dungey, Tony Cairoli, Ken Roczen, Shane McElrath, Aaron Plessinger, and Brandon Hartranft. Enjoy an hour of chatting with the riders before the season begins this Saturday in California. Note: Please forgive the early audio weirdness, or just enjoy the sweet reverb. New computer, not dialed in yet. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Leatt, and AOMC.

Jason Weigandt was supposed to go to Riverside Raceway in Iowa over the weekend for the Justin Brayton Shootout, but he had to get ACL surgery. In jumped Davey Coombs! DC went to the race and shares his stories from the weekend, and then Weigandt calls up Marshal Weltin, who won the big-money races at the event and hauled in $4,100 for his efforts. Marsh also talks about his privateer effort in supercross and motocross this year. Plus, Weigandt and DC rap about the 2022 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship and the new TV package and announcers with MAVTV and MAVTV+. Go to promotocross.com/watch for all the info at a glance. For MAVTV+ streaming, use discount code PROMX10 for $10 USD off your annual subscription (valid until 5/29/22) OR discount code PROMX50 to receive 50% off your first month subscription (valid until 6/29/22). Enjoy this episode of the Racer X Exhaust Podcast, presented by Yoshimura, Leatt, and OnTrack School.

Surprise winners, sickness, an MX2 duel that will shape the rest of 2022, Yamaha’s "political" landscape, brutal rider honesty, and more in the newest episode of the Racer X MXGP Review Show, recorded by journalists Adam Wheeler and Lewis Phillips in the wake of the Grand Prix of Sardinia in Riola Sardo. Remote island connectivity, so apologies for any slight audio wobbles! The Racer X MXGP Review Show is sponsored by Just 1 Racing.

Jason Weigandt catches up with Honda HRC's Ken Roczen, who is preparing to return to the track for the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship on May 28. Roczen explains what he went through physically that led him to withdraw from Monster Energy AMA Supercross, but why he still loves the sport and still has a will to win. Plus, his take on racing longtime friends Ryan Dungey and Antonio Cairoli this summer. Enjoy this episode of the Racer X Exhaust Podcast, presented by Yoshimura, Leatt, and OnTrack School.

MXGP shifts up to Round 7 of 20 with another Italian jaunt, but this time to the historic climes of Maggiora. Adam Wheeler and Lewis Phillips put down the pizza to talk Gajser dominance, contracts, MX2 title bets, rookie revelations, and much more as the world championship works its way to the halfway stage. The Racer X MXGP Review Show is sponsored by Just 1 Racing.

In celebration of 50 years of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross, we revisit the very first season of the AMA National Motocross Championship. Davey Coombs reads his feature story from the July 2022 issue of Racer X magazine. For more from DC, Jason Weigandt, Steve Matthes, and the rest of the Racer X crew, subscribe to Racer X.

Jason Weigandt riffs on lessons learned from American road racing for motorcycles and how that can apply to motocross and supercross. Weigandt has been getting deeper inside the road racing scene in both MotoAmerica and MotoGP, and the story of rises, falls, and rises is both intriguing and carries some parallels. Part of the comeback story in the U.S. is the attempt to find other, more popular street bikes and take them to the racetrack, because sales of traditional sport bikes have dropped way, way off from 20 years ago. To that end, two racing series—MotoAmerica’s King of the Baggers and Rob Buydos’ Bagger Racing League—try to stoke the flames by getting the American V-Twin crowd (Harley people) onto the track. In the meantime, Dorna’s MotoGP Series is pushing MotoAmerica hard to create more U.S. talent, and some of those riders are starting to make their way to Europe now. Weigandt takes you through the ins and outs and then talks to Buydos for more on the Bagger Racing League. Enjoy this episode of the Racer X Exhaust podcast, presented by Yoshimura, Leatt, and OnTrack School.

Luke Nesler is joined by GNCC announcer Mikey Waynes. Hosted by: Luke Nesler, Impakt Results Produced by: Josh Young, Impakt Results Guest: Jacob Hayes, Wasserman  Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

Jason Weigandt talks to longtime and all-time motocross photographer and video man Simon Cudby about his new life chasing trails on adventure bikes. Cudby spent 20 years in the trenches shooting photos at the races, but when all that travel caught up to him, he had to find a new way to stay in the motorcycle world. The answer was adventure bikes, which is his new focus via his OffRoadUnderground.com website. Simon now travels the world on big bikes, basically living the dream we all dream: seeing exotic locations from behind a set of handlebars. Enjoy this episode of the Racer X Exhaust podcast, presented by Yoshimura, Leatt, and OnTrack School.

Round six of the 2022 MXGP World Championship took the FIM series into the brutally bumpy, sandy-ish terrain of Kegums for the Grand Prix of Latvia. Adam Wheeler and Lewis Phillips have plenty to talk about, even if the MXGP class is already heavily Honda-formed. A popular local podiumee and a first trophy for Spain’s next Grand Prix star, plus a red-plate swaparound in MX2, were just some of the topics on the table. The Racer X MXGP Review Show is sponsored by Just 1 Racing.

Following Chad Reed's return to Monster Energy AMA Supercross—well, his return to opening ceremonies, at least—Jason Weigandt rang up the legend to chat about getting his championship-replica 2004 YZ250 two-stroke ready for the track in St. Louis. Turns out to be a much more complicated story than you'd imagine, from early-morning scrambles to put parts in bags to the throttle sticking on a jump and nearly ending everything badly. Enjoy Chad's tale of retro two-stroke madness, and then focus on the future. Chad and Ellie Reed were really in St. Louis so their son Pace could participate in the KTM Jr. Supercross Challenge. How are the Reeds  navigating the world of amateur minicycle racing? What about the pressure that comes with the name Reed on the jersey? And starting a YouTube channel? Jason and Chad chat about all of it here.  The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Leatt, and OnTrack School.

Jason Weigandt chats with racer, freestyle pioneer, and championship-winning team owner Carey Hart about the wild early days of freestyle, taking his Hart & Huntington team all the way to the top of the sport with Ken Roczen on RCH Yoshimura Suzuki, and what he does now to get his moto fix. Can you believe Carey Hart still races in local motocross races? Sure does. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Leatt, and OnTrack School.

The first quarter of the 2022 MXGP World Championship is in the books, so Adam Wheeler and Lewis Phillips chat through the subjects and talking points that surfaced from the Grand Prix of Trentino—the most picturesque event on the calendar. Who ate the pasta? Who had it force-fed? Do we like reversed tracks? And where will some riders go for 2023? Plus more! The Racer X MXGP Review Show is sponsored by Just 1 Racing.

Luke Nesler is joined by Jacob Hayes to talk about his transition from athlete to agent. Hosted by: Luke Nesler, Impakt Results Produced by: Josh Young, Impakt Results Guest: Jacob Hayes, Wasserman  Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

At one point in this Monster Energy AMA Supercross season, the top three riders were all racing for new teams. Sometimes a change of scenery will do wonders! Jason Weigandt reads his feature story from the June 2022 issue of Racer X magazine. For more from DC, Jason Weigandt, Steve Matthes, and the rest of the Racer X crew, subscribe to Racer X.

"My life is not rough!" is the main thing Adam Cianciarulo wants people to take away from this podcast. Yes, he's out injured again, and his ACL recovery might cost him all of 2022, but he's well aware that being a professional dirt bike racer is still amazing, and he's not in a dark place. The injuries used to weigh on him like that, though. It used to make him feel bitter toward the sport. He has now learned not to define himself by his results. Don't worry, he still wants to win, though. Jason Weigandt learns a lot about perspective in this interview with Adam. You can learn too. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Leatt, and OnTrack School.

MXGP bounced back to Europe—the farthest western point—for Round 4 of 20, where a different winner emerged in Portugal. Adam Wheeler and Lewis Phillips talk about the state of Grand Prix racing, interviewing Big Cheeses, some Dutch comebacks, and growing title credentials as the world championship shone in the Agueda sunshine. The Racer X MXGP Review Show is sponsored by Just 1 Racing.

Luke Nesler is joined by Darren Hurrell, founder of MotoLoko, to talk about the creation of his UK-based gear brand. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

A fast, spectacular track, feverish fans, slightly formulaic results, and a controversial start gate quantity: there was quite a bit to get through with Round 3 of 20 in the 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship. Join Adam Wheeler and Lewis Phillips for the latest breakdown in Grand Prix motocross. The Racer X MXGP Review Show is sponsored by Just 1 Racing.

Bruce Stjernstrom is one of the most knowledgeable and respected industry heavies around, spanning several stints at the top of Kawasaki's racing operations. From the earliest days of Kawasaki Team Green in the 1980s through working with Emig, Carmichael, Stewart, Villopoto, and more, Bruce has seen it all, and he's one of the more unfiltered and outspoken racing execs in the paddock. In this podcast, Jason Weigandt chats with Bruce, now Kawasaki's director of racing, about Jason Anderson's rejuvenation, Eli Tomac's departure, the narrative that Kawasaki doesn't allow the riders to change the bike, as well as the overall state of the industry.  The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Leatt, and OnTrack School.  

Luke Nesler and Michael Leib have a real talk about the entrepreneurial journey and starting a brand in the moto industry. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

Renowned motocross and supercross trainer Aldon Baker has produced 16 AMA Supercross Championships, including the 2021 crown with Cooper Webb, but things started going sideways last summer when Webb and several other longtime clients like Marvin Musquin and Zach Osborne decided to move on. Now Baker has a new rider surging with Malcolm Stewart, and Webb has returned! Jason Weigandt chats with Aldon about the last few months in his program.  The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Leatt, and OnTrack School.

The AMA instituted a new discipline committee for the 2022 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship. It’s already being put to the test. Steve Matthes reads his feature story from the May 2022 issue of Racer X magazine. For more from DC, Jason Weigandt, Steve Matthes, and the rest of the Racer X crew, subscribe to Racer X.

Adam Wheeler and Lewis Phillips break down the Grand Prix of Lombardia at Mantova, Italy—Round 2 of the 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship. The Racer X MXGP Review Show is sponsored by Just 1 Racing.

Luke Nesler is joined by Kristen Beat as they dive into her career journey from being in a moto family to joining Fuel TV back in the day to being one of the faces of the NBC Sports supercross broadcast team.  Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

It's the debut episode of the Racer X MXGP Review Show—the newest addition to the Racer X Podcast Network! Join hosts Adam Wheeler and Lewis Phillips as they break down the opening round of the FIM Motocross World Championship at Matterley Basin. The Racer X MXGP Review Show is sponsored by Just 1 Racing.

Luke Nesler and JP Vandyke talk about the importance of Google reviews for online and brick-and-mortar moto businesses. This marketing deep-dive episode will help you understand why Google reviews are important to your business and outranking your competitors. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

Jason Weigandt chats with Ryan Dungey for an update after Round 7 of Monster Energy AMA Supercross from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dungey was on hand to check out the action and also put significant charitable efforts together with the help of the industry, including donating $60,000 to St. Jude's and building 45 brand-new Strider bikes to donate to children in the area. He talks to Weege about the big Chase Sexton crash, the track conditions, Cooper Webb and Marvin Musquin, Jason Anderson's win, and the 250SX East action from Minnesota. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Leatt, and OnTrack School.

Less guaranteed money but more fun and more freedom. Listen to Monster Energy/Star Yamaha Racing's Jeremy Coker explain the pitch to land Eli Tomac, and his vision of how to make it work. From having Eli ride more with teammates, to getting him to enjoy racing again, to his philosophy of "I won't tell you I know, but I'll tell you I told you so" when it comes to trying new things, there's a lot more insight into successful race team operation here than you've heard before. Why is Star winning? Watch and find out as Jason Weigandt chats with the man behind the plan. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Leatt, and On Track School.

Jason Weigandt goes on a Vince Friese rant to start this edition of the Racer X Exhaust Podcast. Then it's time to dial up Ryan Dungey for his take on round five of Monster Energy AMA Supercross, starting with that Vince Friese and Christian Craig incident, then moving on to Eli Tomac's continued success. Remember, Dungey used to race Eli at the front too! The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Leatt, and OnTrackSchool.com.

Luke Nesler is joined by Lucas Mirtl of Wasserman. Lucas is well known as one of the top agents in the sport. In this episode, he shares his story of going from an FMX mechanic to one of the sport's most well-known figures, representing the top athletes of supercross and motocross.  Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

A piece of moto history returned to life when, after years of neglect, central Ohio’s legendary Honda Hills reopened for racing. Davey Coombs reads his feature article "Honda Hills Revival" from the April 2022 issue of Racer X magazine. For more from DC, Jason Weigandt, Steve Matthes, and the rest of the Racer X crew, subscribe to Racer X.

Ryder DiFrancesco has taken two dominant wins in the new Monster Energy AMA Supercross Futures races at Oakland and Anaheim 2. Jason Weigandt chats with the Kawasaki Team Green rider about the wins, riding right out of his house in Bakersfield, learning supercross, his pro plans, and much more in this edition of the Racer X Exhaust Podcast. This is an extended version of the interview we posted in our Next feature on Thursday. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Leatt, and On Track School.

Luke Nesler is joined by Christina Denney of Roost MX. Christina has one of the most decorated résumés in the sport, and she shares her journey with Luke on this week's Moto Marketing Podcast.  Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

It's a thing we know about but few discuss: pursuing a career as a professional racer requires a lot of riding and training at a young age. This puts parents and racers in a tough spot. Stay in regular school and ride and train less? Or go for the racing dream and figure out a way to continue with education? Andrea Leib faced the same conundrum when her son Michael started to break through in the amateur ranks. To cope, she started On Track School, which provides a virtual private education so riders don't choose the Homeschool = No School route, but instead actually learn and get a real degree. Now many of today and yesterday's top amateur riders are getting their education through On Track. Jason Weigandt talks to her about the process in this Exhaust Podcast, presented by Yoshimura, Leatt, and, yes, On Track School.

Jason Weigandt and Ryan Dungey grab a cup of RD Coffee and chat about the third round of Monster Energy AMA Supercross from San Diego. Dungey, the four-time AMA Supercross Champion, talks about Chase Sexton's riding style, Jason Anderson's speed, the whoops, the difference between qualifying and racing, and much more. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Leatt, and OnTrack School, and Dungey appears on behalf of RDCoffee.com.

Luke Nesler is joined by Powersports industry expert Sam Dantzler to talk about the state of the two-wheeled powersports industry. Sam is the president of Garage Composites, which features 20-Clubs for the powersports, marine, and bicycle industries. Within each industry they offer private and OEM sponsored 20-Clubs that provide intensive and accountability-based environments. Those participating in their 20-Club are located globally and bring a worldwide approach to business theories. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

Two rounds into Monster Energy AMA Supercross for 2022, we've seen two winners and nine riders within ten points. Four-time AMA Supercross Champion Ryan Dungey chats with Jason Weigandt about the early returns from 2022. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura and Leatt.

Luke Nesler is joined by Randy Richardson from Michelin. Randy is someone who needs no introduction and is loved by many in the sport. The FMIP talks about his long-standing career at Michelin, his passion for the sport, and his new project, Teenior Citizen. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

Jason Weigandt and Ryan Dungey grab a cup of RD Coffee and talk about the opening round of 2022 Monster Energy AMA Supercross at Anaheim, California. From the Malcolm Stewart/Marvin Musquin and Justin Barcia/Jason Anderson incidents to the track build and the general nerves of the opening round, the four-time AMA Supercross Champion weighs in. Also: Did Dunge check out his competition at the opener or did he pretend they weren't there? Check out rdcoffee.com, and enjoy this chat with Dunge. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura and Leatt.

Over the last three seasons, Cooper Webb, Eli Tomac, and Ken Roczen have absolutely dominated Monster Energy AMA Supercross, combining to win 84% of the main events. Can anybody break their stranglehold in 2022? Jason Weigandt reads his feature article "The Tipping Point" from the March 2022 issue of Racer X magazine. For more from DC, Jason Weigandt, Steve Matthes, and the rest of the Racer X crew, subscribe to Racer X.  

Luke Nesler is joined by Paige and Kelly McReynolds, creators of McRey MX, a new lifestyle moto apparel brand they developed for those who love getting out with family and friends at the sand dunes or local riding spots. They created the brand for ladies who aren't your typical motocross racer but for someone who just loves the sport and enjoys twisting the throttle. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

We're within a week of Anaheim! It's Christmas and New Year's rolled together, and we have over two hours of previews for the new season to get you there via this audio podcast version of our annual Racer X/Monster Energy preview videos. Jason Weigandt, Steve Matthes, and Jason Thomas discuss everything 2022, with guest appearances from Kris Keefer, Phil Nicoletti, and Justin Brayton. Thanks to our 2022 Exhaust Podcast sponsors Yoshimura and Leatt.

Luke Nesler is joined by Frank Sell of Get Sh!t Done Coffee. Frank talks about starting his moto coffee brand from nothing more than an idea and execution. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

Its the Annual Main Event Moto Preview Show for the upcoming 2022 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship Series! We have almost all the Bat Bros in studio for this one. Including Daniel Blair, Hobo Nick, Andy Gregg, Vincent "V$" Blair, Tool Man Dan, and Producer Joe Gallo.  This week we have some BIG announcements that you do not want to miss!  As always much love to all of our sponsors! If you support Main Event Moto please support our sponsors. This is our farewell show on the RacerX Podcast Network and we want to give a huge shoutout to them for being such an awesome partner. Main Event Moto is moving to a different format and you can get all the details in this episode, on our instagram, or go to https://www.patreon.com/Maineventmoto to learn more!  We want to thank every listener and Motohead who decided to hang with us throughout the last 5 years of this podcast. We hope to bring you many more. Cheers!  - Main Event Moto 

Luke Nesler is joined by Web and Communications Director of Impakt Results Mike Hudgins to talk about some power web-marketing tips for your moto brand heading into 2022. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

Jason Weigandt talks to Dr. Paul Reiman, who is on staff with the Alpinestars Mobile Medic Unit, about concussion testing and protocols in the sport, the Cameron McAdoo situation from Atlanta last year, and future developments on testing and recovery. Turns out there's a lot that we thought we knew about concussions that has changed. Dr. Reiman is here to explain. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura and On X Maps.

What better way to celebrate episode 100 of the Moto Marketing Podcast than with Davey Coombs. Davey and Luke talk about the history of Racer X as well as the role that DC plays in promoting GNCC and motocross. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

Jeffrey Herlings fought to become the 2021 FIM Motocross World Champion in one of the greatest Grand Prix seasons in history, in a battle for the ages with Tim Gajser and Romain Febvre. Adam Wheeler reads his feature article "Winner Takes All" from the February 2022 issue of Racer X magazine. For more from Wheeler, DC, Jason Weigandt, Steve Matthes, and the rest of the Racer X crew, subscribe to Racer X. Racer X Read Out is brought to you by Renthal.

Daniel Blair,  Jacob Hayes, Tool Man Dan, and Producer Joe announce the winners of the best giveaway in the history of the podcast and do listener questions. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly Motosport.com Listener Question Giveaway - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto Shout out to all of our sponsors!

Luke Nesler is joined by "The King" Jeremy McGrath as he talks about his career after professional racing. Jeremy has never been known for sitting still. As he puts it, "The grass doesn't grow under my feet." Jeremy talks to Luke about all he's done since he retired from professional racing. From his work with Kawasaki to grow ARMA, Jeremy has accomplished a lot, and he takes us on that journey for this episode of the Moto Marketing Podcast. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

Two riders tied for the points lead heading into the final moto, a third rider within mathematical striking distance, plus the retirement of an all-time legend of the series, racing in his home country. There might not ever be a finale to a racing series quite like this year’s Monster Energy FIM Motocross World Championship, and two Racer X staffers, Jason Thomas and Kellen Brauer, got to experience the atmosphere in person. You think the Italian fans got rowdy? Yeah, just a bit. In this edition of the Racer X Exhaust Podcast, Jason Weigandt chats with Thomas and Brauer to hear and feel what it was like to be there. Plus, copious bench racing about Jeffrey Herlings, Romain Febvre, Tim Gajser, Tony Cairoli, and more, and talk about GP salaries and tracks. It’s a wide-ranging conversation that turns pretty bizarre, just like this season! The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura and On X Maps.

When AJ Catanzaro was 17 and just trying to break into the sport as a professional, he knew the road would be difficult. So he went a different way. By focusing on teaching and riding schools, then a YouTube channel, and now an interactive app, Catanzaro has stayed ahead of the curve to carve out his own business plan. How impressive is it? You know Jett Lawrence is being pulled in a million directions with plenty of offers, but something about the Catanzaro program made him feel this one was worth his time and effort. Jett has teamed with AJ, and their MotoAcademy.com app will allow them to watch your videos and analyze your style. It's a way to help retain all the new riders the sport has gained through the pandemic. Catanzaro thinks it will be a game changer. Jason Weigandt chats with The Cat in this episode of the Racer X Exhaust Podcast, learning how he started the business, how he makes money, and how he thinks this app will change the game for him and for others. And with those lessons, Catanzaro believes more privateers can learn new ways to make a living—it just takes hard work and outside-the-box thinking. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura and On-X Maps.

Luke Nesler is joined by Dave Casella of Troy Lee Designs, one of the most respected professionals in the dirt bike industry, to talk about his career journey and what his role entails today. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

Luke Nesler is joined by the Vegan Cyclist to talk about some game-changing content creation strategies that brands in moto can use to grow their following and customer connection. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

Jason Weigandt talks to new Grand National Cross Country Champion Ben Kelley about his humble roots in New England—where no one expected to make a living racing off-road—to the dramatic 2021 final round, where his bike drowned out. Then some of his buddies from New England, who are also factory riders now, came to his rescue. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura and On-X Maps.

Luke Nesler is joined by Kyle Sasser. Kyle is part of Luke's team at Impakt Results. Kyle and Luke chat about how industry brands can best use digital marketing for the holidays and in 2022. This is part 1 of a multi-part miniseries. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

Because one title run changed the look of his motorcycle, his team, and himself, Dylan Ferrandis is the 2021 Racer X Rider of the Year. Jason Weigandt reads his feature "Paradigm Shift" from the January 2022 issue of Racer X magazine. For more from DC, Jason Weigandt, Steve Matthes, and the rest of the Racer X crew, subscribe to Racer X. Racer X Read Out is brought to you by Renthal.

Help is out there. Road2Recovery will hold a Zoom conference that anyone can attend—anonymously if preferred—on November 9 at 5:30 p.m. Pacific time. Road2Recovery.com will provide all the links and materials. This is part of Rick Doughty's Max Matters initiative, in memory of his son, Max, who took his own life. This is a real situation that impacts more people than you would imagine. For example, at one point, at the peak of his dominance in the sport, Rick Johnson attempted to take his own life. In this podcast, Jason Weigandt talks to eight-time AMA National Champion Johnson, as well as Doughty and Road2Recovery's Lori Armistead, for more info on a project vital to the industry. If you're struggling or know someone who might be, please attend the Zoom conference on November 9.

Daniel Blair, Tool Man Dan, and Producer Joe talk off season stuff, present the best giveaway in the history of the podcast and do listener questions. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly Motosport.com Listener Question Giveaway - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto Shout out to all of our sponsors!

The off-season allows Jason Weigandt to find the good stories you haven't heard, including Becca Sheets' rise to the top of the Grand National Cross Country Series' WXC division. Raised as a motocross racer, Sheets' eventual move to the woods resulted in three titles, including a hard-fought 2021 battle with fellow Yamaha rider Rachel Archer. Sheets held on despite brutal conditions at the Yamaha Ironman GNCC finale. Her bike even drowned out during the race, but she wrung out the air filter, got it running, and earned enough points to defend her crown. Now she will step away from the stresses of racing, announcing this season will be her last. Her story from motocross to the ISDE and GNCC is a good one. Weigandt also checks in with up-and-coming GNCC ATV racer Hunter Hart, who earned second in this year's standings to GNCC National Champion Walker Fowler. Hart explains how ATV riders find their own sponsors and deals to earn a living as racers. He even got a discount card from Outback Steakhouse! The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura and On X Maps.

Luke Nesler is joined by Billy Grotto of Twisted Tea to talk about the fun brand and why and how they broke into the motocross market. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

Jason Weigandt catches up with Justin Cooper to talk about his 2021 season, winning a 250SX West Championship in Monster Energy Supercross, and coming up six points short of Jett Lawrence for the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross 250 Championship. While Cooper was leading the motocross series, he suffered a broken thumb and tried to tough out the rest of the season without riding during the week. Cooper finally reveals the stresses of a season-long championship chase in this edition of the Racer X Exhaust Podcast. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, On-X Maps, and Cardo Systems.

Luke Nesler is joined by the creator of action-sports camp Camp Royal, Brandon Heidmann. Brandon shares the story of creating his unique program and camp and how it came to be. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

Jason Weigandt chats with American Honda Senior Manager of Customer Engagement Bill Savino, a veteran of the company. Savino spent several years in Honda's behind-the-scenes product planning division, but now that he's been promoted and the bikes he helped develop are in production, he can share a few secrets of how the development process works. It's a rare look behind the curtain. The Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Cardo Systems, and On X Maps.

Daniel Blair, Vincent "V$" Blair, and Producer Joe talk about some of the upcoming team changes for the 2022 Supercross Season. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly Motosport.com Listener Question Giveaway - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto Shout out to all of our sponsors!

Luke Nesler was joined again by Charles Castloo to take a deeper dive into his career and journey through the industry. Charles was a guest in the beginnings of COVID-19 when Luke had temporarily moved his studio to his home. Charles has an amazing story that wasn't properly told due to some technical difficulties on Luke's end, and Charles was kind enough to come back on and share his story with us in proper Moto Marketing Podcast fashion. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

Things happen when you're fighting for a championship. Jared Mees was once the top man in Progressive American Flat Track and Briar Bauman was just a young gun with big dreams. Bauman trained and worked with Mees, learned, and eventually became the new series champion. Bauman has won the last two titles and looked strong for a third, but Mees never gave up, even after a knee injury earlier this season. A late surge by Mees on his favored mile-long tracks has vaulted him to a slim points lead heading into this Friday's season finale at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The points are close enough to where whoever wins the race wins the title. Of course, such tight competition means Bauman and Mees are no longer friends like they used to be—it's just part of human nature. Jason Weigandt chats with both in this podcast, and you'll learn how rivalries develop and how they can actually heal back up once the showdowns are complete. Bauman has always wanted to maintain his social, outgoing demeanor, but it's getting harder with the pressure to be champion. Mees, meanwhile, has been in this exact position before, and he knows things can go full circle in more ways than just on a flat track. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Cardo Systems, and On X Maps.

The news is officially out that Eli Tomac will join Monster Energy/Star Yamaha Racing for 2022, and Jason Weigandt called Eli in Colorado at 9 a.m. Mountain Time to get some thoughts from him on the deal. Eli makes it clear that he didn't make the switch as a change of scenery, or to make more money. This is a performance decision, and now he knows it's up to him to prove it's the right one. Have a listen to hear his side of the story. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Cardo Systems, and On-X Maps.

Luke Nesler is joined by supercross athlete and Moto Academy owner AJ Catanzaro to discuss generating a following and developing a business model that allows AJ to go racing at a high level while generating revenue on and off the track. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

Did you pay attention to the Motocross of Nations? Jason Weigandt and Kellen Brauer think you should, because even without Team USA in the event, it was action-packed right to the end. The event was even decided based on a course-cutting penalty! Dig into everything that happened right here. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, On X Maps, and Cardo Systems.

Jason Weigandt took a tour of Italy, but not the Olive Garden kind, when KTM sent him to Rome to cover Tony Cairoli's retirement announcement. It was a grand event, held far from a racetrack in the center of the one of the most historic cities in the world. Why such a big deal? Cairoli deserves it, and KTM wants to keep its alumni riders happy into retirement. Weigandt dives into some of the stories surrounding Cairoli's future and then chats with the legendary nine-time World Champion, as well as MXGP journalists Adam Wheeler and Lewis Phillips. Then some perspective from walking around the city! The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Cardo Systems, and On X Maps.

Luke Nesler is joined by Dave Drakes of The Collective Experience. Dave talks about his unique program that helps privateers and introduces aspiring industry professionals to the motocross workforce. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

Daniel Blair, Tool Man Dan, Darkside, Andy Gregg with the GUTS Racing Girls and Producer Joe talk about the final round of the 2021 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship at Hangtown. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly Motosport.com Listener Question Giveaway - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto Shout out to all of our sponsors!

Luke Nesler is joined by Kibby Pollak of My Pitboard to talk about the invention of a product that was totally new to the motocross market and how he has worked to grow the awareness and understanding of his revolutionary tool. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

Once upon a time, AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross points were combined to determine the AMA Grand National Championship in the short-lived Wrangler Super Series. Davey Coombs reads his feature "Blue Plate Special" from the November 2021 issue of Racer X magazine. For more from DC, Jason Weigandt, Steve Matthes, and the rest of the Racer X crew, subscribe to Racer X. Racer X Read Out is brought to you by Renthal.

Forty years ago, a quartet of young Americans traveled to Europe and turned the World Motocross community on its head. Danny LaPorte, Chuck Sun, Donnie Hansen, and Johnny O’Mara won the Trophée des Nations (250) on September 6, 1981 in Lommel, Belgium, and then the Motocross des Nations (500) a week later in West Germany. This is a special collaboration between Racer X Illustrated and We Went Fast. “When We Were Kings” ran in the September/October 1998 issue of Racer X magazine—yes, 1998, when Racer X was in its first year as a full-color glossy and only printing six times a year. “When We Were Kings” is the story behind how the team was formed and how they pulled off the most stunning upset in motocross history. Here’s a brief synopsis if you’re not already familiar: In 1981, for the third year in a row, the AMA wasn’t even going to send a team. Then a magazine editor named Dick Miller stepped in to take over the organizing efforts and whipped up interest. The man literally held bake sale–style events to raise money. Winning one of the events would have been massive. Winning both was shocking. Be sure leave a review and rating and share this show with a friend.

Luke Nesler is joined by BMX legend Barry Nobles to talk about how he reignited his career by using Youtube and Instagram. This is a great episode to show moto athletes what's possible for their careers. Barry has a major partnership with Mercedes-Benz as a result of the effort he's putting into his content. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

With inside knowledge from the KTM team combined with Cooper Webb's post-race press comments from the Ironman National, Jason Weigandt breaks down the latest news. Webb has convinced the Red Bull KTM team to let him make major bike changes, and he has also left Aldon Baker's training program. Sometimes the right thing to do is let the rider go his own way and trust him—but sometimes it isn't. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, On-X Maps, and Cardo Systems.

Luke Nesler is joined by Hannah and Rob from Flow Formulas to talk about how they and their partners created the brand that's taking endurance sports by storm and how they have leveraged athletes to be brand advocates. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

Daniel Blair, Tool Man Dan, and Producer Joe talk about round 9 of the 2021 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship at Budds Creek and answer listener questions. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly Motosport.com Listener Question Giveaway - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto Shout out to all of our sponsors!

Luke Nesler is joined by the creator of iRide Supplements, Mitch Robinson, as they discuss how Mitch took an idea and turned it into a successful business for the sport he loves and partakes in. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

Ken Roczen and Jett Lawrence made for double Honda winners at the 2021 Circle K Unadilla National. They were joined by podium finishers Justin Cooper, Dylan Ferrandis, Marvin Musquin, and Chase Sexton in the post-race press conference from round eight of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross, hosted by Jason Weigandt. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Cardo Systems, and OnX Maps.

Luke Nesler is joined by Jason Thomas of Fly Racing to talk about all that goes into launching a new gear lineup. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

Jason Weigandt has gone to Loretta's 20 straight times, and he has seen the game change. Yesterday's path from minicycle hero all the way to pro-class domination has been interrupted by underdogs turning to #1 and unknowns turning into the biggest names. What has changed? Weigandt lays out some thoughts and observations here, and also throws in an interview with Levi Kitchen, the latest to emerge from among the pack to the front of it. The Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Cardo Systems, and OnX Maps.

Daniel Blair, Sam Marson with his son Drew, Evan Blair, and Producer Joe talk about their adventure to Loretta Lynn's AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly Motosport.com Listener Question Giveaway - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto Shout out to all of our sponsors!

Luke Nesler is joined by host of Dirt Buzz Podcast, and Buzz Media founder, Dale Spangler. Dale was a guest a couple of years ago while employed with another brand, and since then he took the leap to go out on his own and create something for himself. He has one of the most well-done shows in the moto industry, and he joins Luke to talk about how he's building his empire. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

Luke Nesler is Fly Racing's longtime do-it-all guy Max Steffens. Max has been part of the WPS and Fly brand for over a decade and has seen the company go from the new kid on the block to one of the most iconic protection and gear brands in the sport. There is more to Max than meets the eye, as he shares his story of how he got started in the sport. Max and Luke also talk about the 2022 Fly gear lineup and his role in launching new product. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

Daniel Blair, Tool Man Dan, and Producer Joe talk about round 7 of the 2021 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship in Washougal and answer listener questions. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly Motosport.com Listener Question Giveaway - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto Shout out to all of our sponsors!

Luke Nesler is joined by GT Bicycles Sr. Brand Manager Mike Marro, who discusses the crossover from moto to bicycle enthusiasts and how they touch both markets. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

Big news this week, as Triumph has announced intentions to build a motocross bike and racing program, and Jason Weigandt chats with MotoAmerica commentators Greg White and Jason Pridmore to get some more background on the industry at large and what this might mean. Hey, the road racing folks know more about Triumph than the dirt bike guys! Also, Weigandt riffs on Kailub Russell's retirement announcement and the 2022 Monster Energy Supercross schedule. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, OnXMaps, and Cardosystems.

Luke Nesler and Jay Cavanaugh go through some power marketing tips that will help you promote your moto brand. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

Daniel Blair and Producer Joe answer listener questions and talk about round 5 of the 2021 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship in Southwick. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly Motosport.com Listener Question Giveaway - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto Shout out to all of our sponsors!

Luke is joined by Alex Ray to talk about everything other than his results on the track. ARay has built a strong personal brand over the past five years that has allowed him to be one of the best-known names in the sport. He recently launched his own clothing brand, SKETCHY. Alex tells us about what it's been like over the past few years building his career on the track and his brand off the track. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

For 15 years, Upstate New York’s Unadilla served as the eastern outpost of the USA-versus-Europe war for global motocross supremacy. We look back at the 250cc U.S. Grand Prix of Motocross battles that made ’Dilla an American motocross legend. Davey Coombs reads his feature "Fort Unadilla" from the September 2021 issue of Racer X magazine. For more from DC, Jason Weigandt, Steve Matthes, and the rest of the Racer X crew, subscribe to Racer X. Racer X Read Out is brought to you by Renthal.

Jason Weigandt talks about the amazing turnaround of the Yamaha 450 program now that Monster Energy/Star Yamaha Racing is in charge. Dylan Ferrandis, Aaron Plessinger, and Christian Craig went 1-3-5 over the weekend at RedBud, further showing how far the Star program has come in its first season in the 450 division. Ferrandis and Plessinger also speak during the RedBud post-race press conference, and we also check in with 250 riders RJ Hampshire and Jett Lawrence. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Cardo Systems, and OnX Maps.

Happy Independence Day! Daniel Blair, Hobo Nick, Tool Man Dan and Producer Joe talk about round 4 of the 2021 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship in Reeeed Buuuuud. They also have a conversation with a talented young singer named Page Anne. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines of the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. Go buy a limited edition t-shirt here: WWW.DCMXTOOLS.COM - Listen for the weekly Motosport.com Listener Question Giveaway - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto Shout out to all of our sponsors!

Luke is joined by Jesse Ansley, two-time XC3 champ riding for Trail Jesters team. Jesse made a commitment to himself at the beginning of the 2021 season to go all-in on not only his racing career but building his personal brand. Midway through the season, his YouTube channel and Instagram account have helped him become one of the most well-known riders in the GNCC pits. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

Jason Weigandt and European MXGP and MotoGP reporter Adam Wheeler discuss the roots of Ken Roczen and Dylan Ferrandis, the recent news of the FIM no longer being a part of Monster Energy AMA Supercross, and more in this edition of the Racer X Exhaust podcast. This wide-ranging discussion of the industry and racing on both sides of the pond covers everything from works bike rules to even MotoGP.  The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Cardo Systems, OnX Maps and Just Live CBD.

Luke is joined by Chris Meyer from Maxxis, who talks about taking his career from the liquor industry to breaking into his passion for motorcycles. Now Chris works heavily on marketing the brand and helping Maxxis bring in new customers. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

Daniel Blair and Producer Joe talk about round 3 of the 2021 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship. They also have a conversation with Super Agent Lucas Mirtl and Jacob Hayes. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. Go buy a limited edition t-shirt here: WWW.DCMXTOOLS.COM - Listen for the weekly Motosport.com Listener Question Giveaway - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto Shout out to all of our sponsors!

Eli Tomac and Monster Energy Kawasaki announced their upcoming split halfway through the 2021 season. We’ll take their word that they’re still on good terms, but it brings back memories of some of the sport’s biggest breakups. Davey Coombs reads his feature article "All Things End Badly" from the August 2021 issue of Racer X magazine. For more from DC, Jason Weigandt, Steve Matthes, and the rest of the Racer X crew, subscribe to Racer X. Racer X Read Out is brought to you by Renthal.

Many of you will recognize David Nash's voice as a regular caller on the PulpMX Show, but there is much more to "Nash" than being a moto fan. David and his wife, Amy, started the youth-development team Blu Cru East, which competes in the GNCC series. Their team is focused on teaching young riders how to represent themselves to sponsors, be true professionals on and off the track, and succeed off the track as much as they do on. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

Daniel Blair, Tool Man Dan, and Producer Joe talk about the first 2 rounds of the 2021 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. Go buy a limited edition t-shirt here: WWW.DCMXTOOLS.COM - Listen for the weekly Motosport.com Listener Question Giveaway - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto Shout out to all of our sponsors!

Jason Weigandt hosts the post-race press conference from round two of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross—another surprising day of action, especially in the 450 Class. Old favorites are struggling while newcomers to the class are surging. Plus, the only former champion of the division who's still winning, Ken Roczen, told everyone he didn't expect to win at the start of the season! Meanwhile, the 250 Class has been shaken by an injury to Jeremy Martin. Is it already a JCoop/Lawrence brothers show, or are there more riders ready to break through? Jason Weigandt offers some thoughts, and then the press conference rolls, starring Roczen, Cianciarulo, Barcia, Cooper, Jett and Hunter Lawrence, and Jo Shimoda. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Cardo Systems, and Just Live CBD.

Dr. Jay Cavanaugh is the literal definition of a secret weapon. Jay is a mindset performance coach for many top supercross and motocross athletes. He joins Luke Nesler on the Moto Marketing Podcast to talk about how he helps his athletes perform and how he promotes himself in an industry where his clients wish to remain anonymous. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

Post-race interviews with podium finishers and select additional riders from the 2021 Fox Raceway 1 National: 250 Class (0:00), 450 Class (25:54).

Sam Morton is a lifelong moto fan who turned his passion into a thriving business, as SKDA is one of the hottest graphics brands in the sport today. Sam has built a global brand from his home country of Australia and now works with some of the top teams in the sport. Sam and Luke dive into what it took to build SKDA from an idea to a successful moto brand. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

What’s the scoop on Lucas Oil Pro Motocross? The annual preseason press conference offers a guide, with Q&A sessions with a ton of talent. Jason Weigandt hosts with questions from a variety of motocross media. Riders: Max Anstie (Suzuki) Dylan Ferrandis (Yamaha) Marvin Musquin (KTM) Chase Sexton (Honda) Justin Barcia (GasGas) Cooper Webb (KTM) Zach Osborne (Husqvarna) Adam Cianciarulo (Kawasaki) Eli Tomac (Kawasaki) Ken Roczen (Honda) Jo Shimoda (Kawasaki) Max Vohland (KTM) Derek Drake (Suzuki) RJ Hampshire (Husqvarna) Michael Mosiman (GasGas) Hunter Lawrence (Honda) Austin Forkner (Kawasaki) Jeremy Martin (Yamaha) Justin Cooper (Yamaha) Jett Lawrence (Honda) The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Cardo Systems, and Just Live CBD.

Daniel Blair, Tool Man Dan, V$, and Producer Joe preview the 450 Class of the upcoming 2021 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. Go buy a limited edition t-shirt here: WWW.DCMXTOOLS.COM - Listen for the weekly Motosport.com Listener Question Giveaway - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto Shout out to all of our sponsors!

Daniel Blair, Tool Man Dan, V$, and Producer Joe preview the 250 Class of the upcoming 2021 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. Go buy a limited edition t-shirt here: WWW.DCMXTOOLS.COM - Listen for the weekly Motosport.com Listener Question Giveaway - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto Shout out to all of our sponsors!

Luke Nesler is joined by Aaron Paisar from Polaris to talk about dealership development, getting through some tough times in 2020, and one of the biggest brands in off-road. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

In just a short time, Ryan Dungey hit both sides. He was once the young buck trying to battle dominators like Chad Reed and James Stewart. A few years later, he was trying to hold off the likes of Ken Roczen and Eli Tomac. The window is short, and Dungey looked through it from both sides. He talks to Jason Weigandt about that in this podcast, and they also discuss the transition from supercross to motocross. Ryan clinched the Monster Energy Supercross 450SX title unexpectedly as a rookie in 2010, and the emotional stress created by that led to one of the worst races of his career at the 2010 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross opener at Hangtown. He did learn how to cope better, but by then the kids were coming after him! The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, MX Tech, and Just Live.

Luke Nesler is joined by Complete Racing Solutions' Coach Robb Beams to discuss the development of his athlete training business over the past several years. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

We got a gift. The global pandemic of 2020 was terrible on many levels but led to a boom for outdoor activities, including, especially, the dirt bike industry. Even better, much of the gains are with new riders. How can industry sustain this growth and keep people on bikes for generations? Luckily, the United States Motorcycle Coaching Association has built a process to make the sport safer and smarter for new riders. Just in time for this surge in popularity, the USMCA is ready to help new (and returning) riders. But why is coaching so important? Just look around! Nearly every other sport, from stick and ball to skiing, offers easy access to coaching and lessons. When a sport is no longer limited to what Mom and Dad already know, good things happen. Jason Weigandt talks to Christy LaCurelle of the USMCA to learn why good coaching leads to better beginnings for riders, and why the USMCA is a vital part of the future of the sport. Just like coaching is with every other sport out there! The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, MX-Tech, and JustLive.com.

Inspired by 2021’s Atlanta triple date, we dig into the history of AMA Pro Motocross and Supercross events held in unique and unusual venues. Davey Coombs reads his feature article "Outside the Box" from the July 2021 issue of Racer X magazine. For more from DC, Jason Weigandt, Steve Matthes, and the rest of the Racer X crew, subscribe to Racer X. Racer X Read Aloud is brought to you by Renthal.

Jason Weigandt shares final thoughts on the 2021 Monster Energy Supercross campaign, one that crowned this as Cooper Webb's era, and leads to the question of who will challenge him next: more big attempts from Eli Tomac and Ken Roczen, or someone else new coming up the ranks? What about this Tomac-to-Yamaha story? Plus, how will Cooper fare when carrying the mantle? Weege thinks by the end of next season, Webb will be much more popular than he is now. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura, MX Tech, and Just Live CBD.

SPECIAL EDITION!!  Daniel Blair, Tool Man Dan, and Producer Joe talk about Eli Tomac possibly going to Yamaha.  Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. Go buy a limited edition t-shirt here: WWW.DCMXTOOLS.COM - Listen for the weekly Motosport.com Listener Question Giveaway - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto Shout out to all of our sponsors!

This week Daniel Blair, Tool Man Dan, and Producer Joe talk about round 17 of the 2021 Supercross Championship in Salt Lake City.  Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. Go buy a limited edition t-shirt here: WWW.DCMXTOOLS.COM - Listen for the weekly Motosport.com Listener Question Giveaway - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto Shout out to all of our sponsors!

Luke Nesler is joined by REC MX's Daniel Rice on this week's episode of the Moto Marketing Podcast. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

Jason Weigandt shares his thoughts on hot topics with one round remaining in Monster Energy Supercross, then finds Zach Osborne down at the place he used to own—ClubMX—and gets an update on his riding after a back injury ruined his supercross campaign. Zach also talks about Cooper Webb’s ability to ramp it up late in the races and his feelings about ClubMX’s growth. Zach bought the original piece of land that started the place, but this was his first time back on the property in seven years. During that time, Zach and his old track have come a long way. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, MX-Tech and JustLive.com.

This week Daniel Blair, Coach Robb, Tool Man Dan, and Producer Joe talk about round 16 of the 2021 Supercross Championship Series Residency in Salt Lake City.  Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly Motosport.com Listener Question Giveaway - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto Shout out to all of our sponsors!

With the 2021 MXGP calendar pushed into June, how are riders coping? Jason Weigandt gets time with defending World Champion Tim Gajser to learn about his approach to the season, his roots growing up in Slovenia, and, yes, his ability to bounce back up from big crashes. Then Gajser's teammate Mitch Evans talks about his path from Australia to Europe, using the Motocross of Nations as an audition. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Luke Nesler is joined by Scott Taylor as they discuss his time working with names Ricky Carmichael and James Stewart at the height of their careers, as well as his exciting work now with American Flat Track and the biggest names in that sport. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

This week Daniel Blair, Jacob Hayes, Cam Zink and Producer Joe talk about round 15 of the 2021 Supercross Championship Series Residency in Atlanta.  Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly Motosport.com Listener Question Giveaway - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto Shout out to all of our sponsors!

This week Daniel Blair and Producer Joe talk about round 14 of the 2021 Supercross Championship Series Residency in Atlanta.  Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly Motosport.com Listener Question Giveaway - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto Shout out to all of our sponsors!

Luke Nesler is joined by fantasy moto expert Donny, the creator and the brains behind the popular YouTube and Twitter account RotoMoto. RotoMoto has gained quite a bit of attention this supercross season for its tips and tricks when it comes to picking your PulpMX Fantasy team. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

Jason Weigandt chats with Austin Forkner to get an injury update, learn more about his philosophies on building confidence in his return and and why he's learned not to care what others think. "If you always say the right thing and you’re always that perfect person, is that who you really are, or is that who you’re just portraying and trying to be? Some people don’t like me and some people do. I’m 100 percent fine with that." The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Forty-six years ago, Texas Stadium in Dallas opened the 1975 AMA/Yamaha Super Series of Stadium Motocross—a much different gathering than the tripleheader of 2021 Monster Energy AMA Supercross that just took place in nearby Arlington. Davey Coombs reads his feature article "Opening Night in Dallas" from the June 2021 issue of Racer X magazine. For more from DC, Jason Weigandt, Steve Matthes, and the rest of the Racer X crew, subscribe to Racer X. Racer X Read Aloud is brought to you by Renthal.

This week Daniel Blair, Thee Ryan Hughes, and Producer Joe talk about round 12 of the 2021 Supercross Championship Series Residency in Arlington.  Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly Motosport.com Listener Question Giveaway - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show"

Luke Nesler is joined by Troy Lee to talk about his career, starting TLD, and creating one of the most successful teams in the sport today. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

This week Daniel Blair, Thee Ryan Hughes, and Producer Joe talk about round 12 of the 2021 Supercross Championship Series Residency in Arlington.  Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly Motosport.com Listener Question Giveaway - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show"

Jason Weigandt chats with Shayna Texter-Bauman after her double wins to start the 2021 Progressive American Flat Track Singles campaign. After a tough 2020, the narrative goes back to Shayna winning races instead of just getting attention for her Red Bull KTM ride, or being the female racer who battles with the guys. She's back to being a race winner! Shayna also tells the story of humble beginnings of sleeping in the race van, and how she met her husband, Briar Bauman, the current AFT SuperTwins Champion. Yeah, they met on the podium after she beat him for a race win! The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura and MXTech Suspension.

Luke Nesler is joined by Daniel Blair to talk about his career and building his high-end cleaning solution brand, Eagle Grit. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

This week Daniel Blair and Producer Joe talk about round 10 of the 2021 Supercross Championship Series in Arlington.  Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly Motosport.com Listener Question Giveaway - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show"

Luke Nesler is joined by Scott Denison of Pro Moto Billet, who shares the amazing story of how Pro Moto Billet survived the COVID-19 pandemic when it first hit last March. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

In terms of pure talent, competitive racing, and AMA Hall of Famers on the gate, it’s tough to beat the seasons spanning 1979 to 1986. Davey Coombs reads his feature article "The Deepest Fields" from the March 2021 issue of Racer X magazine. For more from DC, Jason Weigandt, Steve Matthes, and the rest of the Racer X crew, subscribe to Racer X. Racer X Read Aloud is brought to you by Renthal.

This week Daniel Blair, "Tool Man" Dan, V$, and Producer Joe talk about round 9 of the 2021 Supercross Championship Series in Daytona.  Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly Motosport.com Listener Question Giveaway - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show"

Luke Nesler is joined by the husband-and-wife duo who are the faces behind HandUp Gloves, a popular brand that started as an idea and is now one of the hottest high-end glove brands in the mountain bike space. Hear Cody and Jamie's story as they share how HandUp Gloves was created and scaled. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

While there are success stories of privateer teams eventually morphing to strong factory-supported outfits, the road there is long and winding. What's the motivation for the teams in the back of the pits? Where does the money come from? What's the lifestyle for the team owner? Jason Weigandt chats with PR MX's Julien Perrier about the evolution of his team, with riders such as Cade Clason, Josh Cartwright, Ludovic Macler, Devin Simonson, Luke Neese, Ryan Surratt, Dakota Alix, and Justin Thompson. Perrier can best sum up his effort to run this big program like this: "I'm really dumb and very stubborn!" This edition of the Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by MX Tech Suspension and Yoshimura.

The night before MotoCar Fite Klub, Road2Recovery hosted a fundraiser Q&A with fans. With Jeremy McGrath, Ricky Carmichael, Chad Reed, Ryan Dungey, Brian Deegan, Justin Brayton, and tour de France cyclist Christian Vande Velde gathered, there was no shortage of great stories from the good old days. Jason Weigandt recorded the best parts of the session so you can listen in as the legends describe their old rivalries, their current relationships, and other cool takes on racing then and now. Topics include Reed growing up as a McGrath fan, only to take him out at the Bercy Supercross, and Reed having Carmichael posters in his room growing up, only to battle him for wins and titles. McGrath describes taking a young Carmichael under his wing in California, then later trying to hold him off for supremacy. Deegan describes battling Travis Pastrana at the X Games and the reaction to the double backflip, and Brayton describes turning pro and getting lapped by Carmichael! Special thanks for Road2Recovery for putting the whole thing together. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Luke Nesler is joined by the man behind all of the vlogs coming out of SGB racing and AJ Catanzaro's pit this supercross season. Cameron Bushey talks to Luke about how he got his big break, the place vlogs have in our sport, and how he balances producing three separate vlogs per week. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

Luke Nesler is joined by Donny Emler Jr. to talk about the creation and launch of FMF Vision. Last month, FMF shocked the industry with their launch of FMF Vision. Luke and Lil D take a deep dive into the story behind the new brand and how launching this top-secret project in the off-season unfolded. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

This week Daniel Blair, Coach Robb Beamsm "Tool Man" Dan, and Producer Joe talk about round 7 of the 2021 Supercross Championship Series in Orlando.  Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly Motosport.com Listener Question Giveaway - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show"

Luke Nesler is joined by Shawn Lupcho, the creator and owner of Moto-Skiveez. They discuss the research and development that goes into a seemingly simple product, but when you try to improve a design and explain the differences to the marketplace, it can prove to be challenging. Lupcho shares his story and info about his innovative product on this week's episode. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

Any athlete at the top level possesses a crazy level of ambition, a drive and desire well beyond most people's. Ryan Dungey certainly personified that, as he made hard work his trademark en route to a legendary career. But what happens when you retire and it all stops? Ryan had to find himself, and that almost led to going back to his old job, with an attempted comeback for 2021. That didn't happen, and now Ryan has a new venture to pour his ambition into. Jason Weigandt chats with Ryan for a look at life after racing. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

This week Daniel Blair, Hobo Nick, and Producer Joe talk about round 6 of the 2021 Supercross Championship Series in Indy.  Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly Motosport.com Listener Question Giveaway - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show"

Ken Roczen, Eli Tomac, and the lead pack of 2021 have taken a new lease on racing, enjoying the process and having fun with their crew instead of using results to determine their entire life's worth. Guess what? They ride better when they enjoy life. Roczen, in particular, has been through too many ups and downs to approach this any other way. In this Racer X Exhaust podcast, Jason Weigandt narrates through quotes from Kenny in 2021, illustrating his new approach. When Kenny was frustrated, he moved on. When Kenny won, he also moved on. You'll also hear from the new, much happier Eli Tomac, Christian Craig, Colt Nichols, and more. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

When GasGas rolled up to the starting line in 2021, it became the latest in a long line of brands to participate in AMA sanctioned racing. In the newest Racer X Read Aloud, Davey Coombs reads his feature article "Brand Exchange" from the April 2021 issue of Racer X magazine. For more from DC, Jason Weigandt, Steve Matthes, and the rest of the Racer X crew, subscribe to Racer X. Racer X Read Aloud is brought to you by Renthal.

Luke Nesler is joined by multi-time GNCC champion Barry Hawk to talk about his career as a top athlete and transitioning into his current role as team manager of the GasGas Coastal Racing Factory Team. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

This week Daniel Blair and Producer Joe talk about round 4 of the 2021 Supercross Championship Series in Indy.  Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly Motosport.com Listener Question Giveaway - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show"

Luke Nesler is joined by Kevin Moranz to talk about getting creative with his privateer program and how he's getting fans and sponsors involved to help make his 2021 season a success. Support Kevin here: www.kevinmoranz.com. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

The #deepfield at the start of every Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship leads to exciting, unpredictable racing, and Jason Weigandt was in Houston to catch every lap in person, as well as chat with some of the riders involved through the power of Zoom. Here's his thoughts on what we've seen so far, and perhaps some idea of what's to come as the season rolls to Indianapolis. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

This week Daniel Blair, Andy Gregg, and Producer Joe talk about round 3 of the 2021 Supercross Championship Series in Houston.  Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly Motosport.com Listener Question Giveaway - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show"

Luke Nesler is joined by special guest Matt Vincent of HVIII (Hate) Brand Goods. Matt, a former professional Highland Games competitor, created an extremely successful lifestyle clothing brand following his professional career. There are many lessons that any moto entrepreneur can take away from Matt's story. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

This week Daniel Blair, Jacob Hayes, Darkside and Producer Joe talk about round 1 of the 2021 Supercross Championship Series in Houston.  Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly Motosport.com Listener Question Giveaway - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show"

Luke Nesler is joined by Matt "MegaWatt" Watson to talk about his career and going from a young fan to one of the voices of moto. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

Chad Reed has always been next-level with his passion for the sport. Many times it appeared there was no ending in sight, regardless of age, team situation, injuries, or any other reason—Chad was just always going to line up. Well, on Saturday, the 2021 Monster Energy Supercross season will begin, and for the first time since the 2001 SX opener, Chad Reed will not be on the starting gate. Jason Weigandt called Chad on Wednesday morning to find out why he didn't attempt to ramp up an effort this time and found Chad much more at peace with retirement than anyone—including Chad himself—ever expected. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

This week Daniel Blair, "V$", Tool-Man Dan, and Producer Joe talk about the upcoming 2021 Supercross Championship Series.  Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly Motosport.com Listener Question Giveaway - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show"

Luke Nesler is joined by moto enthusiast Tyler Pearce—or as most know him, the Vegan Cyclist—to take a deep dive on the topic of getting sponsored. Tyler works with several large brands and has created the "dream life" that any moto fan or cyclist would love to live. He shares some critical points that any aspiring pro or moto content creator should know when looking to work with brands on a sponsorship level. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

Monster Energy/Star Yamaha Racing team boss Bobby Regan has put together one of the largest teams in the history of motocross and supercross. Can quantity bring them victory in 2021? Jason Weigandt reads his feature article "Recruitment Center" from the March 2021 issue of Racer X magazine. For more from DC, Jason Weigandt, Steve Matthes, and the rest of the Racer X crew, subscribe to Racer X. Racer X Read Aloud is brought to you by Renthal.

Luke Nesler is joined by Kris Keefer to talk about building his personal brand over the years and how it's allowed him to create the dream life he lives today with Keefer Inc. Testing, PulpMX, and Racer X. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

Jeff Stanton gets it. He's lived a great life both during and after his racing years, so that's why even though a few riders might have even more wins and titles than Six-Time, no one commands more respect. Jeff has become a confidant for a lot of riders who need life advice, and he's always looking to shake things up and try some new projects. His latest venture just launched, JeffStantonadventures.com. He'll host adventure riding tours through Michigan, with plenty of side trips built in to experience the outdoor lifestyle. Oh, and plenty of old bench-racing stories mixed in as well! Jason Weigandt called Stanton this week to talk about the new business, success in other ventures after racing, and how Jeff tries to help other ex-pros make the same transition he did. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

We joke about 49 riders racing for Monster Energy/Star Racing Yamaha, but only one of them has a story like this. Aaron Plessinger will transition from the Monster Energy Yamaha in-house factory team to Star's new 450 squad. Will the Star YZ450F be different than the previous factory bike? Can Aaron make a step forward after two frustrating seasons in the 450 class? Jason Weigandt chats with the very friendly, very honest Plessinger, who is always laughing, even when he's describing bad news! The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Luke Nesler is joined by Tom Licciadri of Jacqueline's Fine Jewelry to talk about how he saved his brick-and-mortar stores during COVID-19 by simply using the free tool Facebook Live. Tune in and find out what your moto business can learn from Tom's tactic. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

This week Daniel Blair, Dave "The Dolphin" Ginolfi, and Producer Joe talk about the new Amateur Spotlight show coming in 2021.  Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly "Scott Prospect Goggle Listener Question Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show"

Luke Nesler is joined by Dennis Block, COO of Seven MX, on this week's episode of the Moto Marketing Podcast. Dennis talks about his career journey from being a fan to owning his own sales and marketing company and how a trackside conversation with James Stewart led to his current gig. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

In dirt bike racing, the fastest riders aren’t always the ones who rack up championship after championship, and speed isn’t measured with a number or on a lap chart—it’s more intangible, more elusive. When we see it, we know it. Jason Weigandt reads his feature article "Faster" from the February 2021 issue of Racer X magazine. For more from DC, Jason Weigandt, Steve Matthes, and the rest of the Racer X crew, subscribe to Racer X. Racer X Read Aloud is brought to you by Renthal.

Shane McElrath took a huge risk by leaving his old Troy Lee Designs KTM squad for Monster Energy/Star Racing Yamaha. It was 250SX Championship or bust in 2020, and, well, it must have been bust, because he finished second. But was it? Shane says he's happy to have taken a risk and learned lessons even in defeat, even though he pointed out of the 250 class and found himself without a factory 450 ride. He felt even better after he tried the SmarTop/Bullfrog Spas/MotoConcepts Honda, a bike so good that he said he really couldn't walk away from it, even if it meant signing a supercross-only contract. McElrath also hits on his own place in the sport: never the overwhelming favorite, but always a contender to win races and land on the podium. Where does he fit in? It's a question even he has wrestled with. In this podcast, Shane talks to Jason Weigandt to reveal the journey to his new ride, how the bonus-heavy structure will work, and his own position in the sport. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

If not the biggest news of the off-season, it's at least the most surprising: Jeremy Martin has returned to Monster Energy/Star Racing Yamaha, the team he rode for from 2012 to 2016. The previous ending of that relationship was not good, but Jeremy needed a new home after GEICO Honda closed, and he knows the Star YZ250F is a great bike. Jason Weigandt chats with Jeremy about the GEICO shutdown, signing with his old team, and why he didn't take the offer from Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki or Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull GasGas. Plus, the annual "can you finally win a supercross title" question! The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

This story is far too familiar for Hunter Lawrence: he's once again mending from an injury, this time a shoulder dislocation dating back to the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross opener. There's some good news, though, as Hunter and his brother Jett have factory Honda HRC 250 rides for 2021. Hunter feels he has plenty of time to make the gate for the Monster Energy 250SX West opener on February 20 in Glendale, and he's eager to finally put the injuries behind him and rack up some results. Jason Weigandt rings up the funny Australian for the latest on his 2021 deal. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Even when word got out that the GEICO Honda team might have to close up shop, everyone knew Honda would find a place for Jett Lawrence. The 17-year-old Australian is the hottest prospect in the sport after a rookie pro season that saw him nearly win his third supercross race, then cap the year with a Lucas Oil Pro Motocross overall win at Fox Raceway. Plus, his off-track persona gives him popularity beyond his results. This week, Jett's Honda HRC factory 250F ride was announced as official, as was his new deal with Red Bull, which led to a cool video where he rides a half-width supercross track. Jason Weigandt rang up Jettson for a conversation about his new ride, his 2020 season, and the strange small-world story of training with Ken Roczen's dad back in the day. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Luke Nesler is joined by Alex De La Peña, one of the driving forces behind all of the stellar brand-related content we all see from FMF. Alex tells his story of surfing roots and being a moto fan and how he ended up working for one of the coolest brands to ever exist in our sport. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

Ryan Villopoto will headline the Monster Energy Master of the Pit pit-bike race next weekend in Pennsylvania. Of course he will. The nine-time AMA National Champion has really redefined the art of retired life, showing up at a massive variety of events and guaranteeing that he will ... well, not always win, but pretty much always have the most fun. The retired side of Ryan Villopoto is much different than his public persona in his racing days, and the fans love it. Jason Weigandt called Villopoto this morning to talk pit-bike racing, the friends who help him find these events to do, and then just generally chat with one of the most unfiltered voices in the sport today. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Ryan Villopoto will headline the Monster Energy Master of the Pit pit-bike race next weekend in Pennsylvania. Of course he will. The nine-time AMA National Champion has really redefined the art of retired life, showing up at a massive variety of events and guaranteeing that he will ... well, not always win, but pretty much always have the most fun. The retired side of Ryan Villopoto is much different than his public persona in his racing days, and the fans love it. Jason Weigandt called Villopoto this morning to talk pit-bike racing, the friends who help him find these events to do, and then just generally chat with one of the most unfiltered voices in the sport today. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Alex Ray's pathway through the sport is beyond unorthodox, as he went from not even a top-ten B rider from Tennessee to getting dropped off in California to learn supercross. Next thing you know he has a pro license and is going through the whoops with his eyes closed! Today, A-Ray is a consistent 450SX main-eventer and one of the funniest riders in the pits, riding for the SGB Maxxis Babbitt's Kawasaki team. Through A-Ray you'll learn one of the most underappreciated parts of this sport: privateers might not make the big bucks, but they have more fun at the races than anyone. Alex chats with Jason Weigandt and explains his remarkable rise (with huge help from Davi Millsaps, for example) in this podcast. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Luke Nesler is joined in-studio by Davey Coombs as they bring on Rob Buydos to talk about the creation of Moto Fite Klub and their next event, the Monster Energy Master of the Pit, happening on December 5. Get access to the Monster Energy Master of the Pit here. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

This week Daniel Blair, Tool Man Dan, and Producer Joe talk silly season and do the Jacob Hayes fundraiser raffle giveaway! Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly "Scott Prospect Goggle Listener Question Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS

Luke Nesler is joined by supercross pro Canvas MX founder Michael Leib. Michael talks about his career as a professional supercross athlete and how a backyard conversation with his dad turned into the seven-figure custom gear brand. Leib talks with Luke about how they've scaled the business thus far, and their plans to expand in the future. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

With GEICO Honda and JGR Suzuki recently shutting doors, Jason Weigandt provides some insight into why sponsorship is so hard to find in 2020—and how much it hurts to see big teams shut down. With so many private teams struggling, many wondered if Forrest Butler’s Rocky Mountain ATV/MC-WPS-KTM team would survive the year. Indeed, the team remains, with Joey Savatgy replacing Blake Baggett for 2021. Weigandt talks to Butler and Savatgy about the year that was and the year that's upcoming. Butler talks about survival through the season, and Savatgy explains how his deal came to be. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Luke Nesler is joined by Brent and Kris of MTB BOXX, a subscription box for the mountain bike enthusiast. With the subscription box craze right now, Luke talks to Kris and Brent about how they established themselves in a competitive market and got consumers' attention, as well as their plans for scaling the brand. All moto fans appreciate mountain biking as a sport, so turn up your headphones and enjoy today's episode. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

This week Daniel Blair, V$, and Producer Joe talk about their uppers and downers for the manufacturers. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly "Scott Prospect Goggle Listener Question Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS

Luke Nesler is joined by Jamie "Darkside" Guida, whom moto fans may know from the PulpMX Show—but the man behind the brand is much more of a master networker than you may think. Luke and Darkside talk about how he went from just a normal fan to having a podcast brand that has hosted some of the biggest names in the sport. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

Gene McCay was one of the fastest kids in the history of American minicycle racing, rising to amateur prominence in the 1970s and racing out of Lexington, Tennessee. But at the start of a promising pro career, he suddenly walked away. We got in touch to find out why, and he showed up at Loretta Lynn's with a suitcase full of memorabilia and a story to tell. For more from DC, Jason Weigandt, Steve Matthes, and the rest of the Racer X crew, subscribe to Racer X! Racer X Read Aloud is brought to you by Renthal.

Luke Nesler is joined by Tim Cotter of MX Sports to discuss how he got his start announcing and became one of the driving forces behind the MX Sports team, which runs Lucas Oil Pro Motocross, Loretta Lynn's, GNCC, and more. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

Monster Energy Supercross has set the start of the 2021 schedule, starting on January 16 with first of three races in Houston. That's the simple part, but there are many other details to flesh out, and many other details still yet unknown. Dave Prater, Feld Entertainment's Senior Director of Operations, Two-Wheel, met with the press on Tuesday, October 27, to answer any and all questions. That includes tackling big topics like day/night races, why they picked the cities and stadiums they did, when they hope to announce the final rounds of the season, and more. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

This week Daniel Blair, Tool-Man Dan, and Producer Joe talk about the future of the 250 Class. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly "Scott Prospect Goggle Listener Question Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS

Luke Nesler is joined by Dr. Chris Leatt to discuss the creation and expansion of Leatt and their full line of protective products. Dr. Leatt tells the story of how the original Leatt neck brace came to be and why they've expanded to a head-to-toe brand, not only in moto but also in cycling. Learn more about Leatt: www.leatt.com Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com

Adam Cianciarulo is always a thoughtful and articulate interview, but he's finally bringing those popular skills to the center as a genuine title contender in the 450 Class. His rookie big-bike season included a second-half flurry that put the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship in reach, but, win or lose, he was just happy to avoid the many hazards are hurdles of the premier class and make gains throughout the year. In this podcast, culled from several interviews with Jason Weigandt and Cianciarulo over the final rounds of the season, you'll hear Adam's take on learning and growing, rediscovering the addiction to winning without getting too frustrated if he loses, as well as ancillary thoughts on why 250 riders don't win as soon as they turn pro anymore, and other topics. As a student of the game, Adam knows the sport well. Here's his take on racing in 2020. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Jeff Cernic joins Luke Nesler to talk about his latest project, MXTire.com, and to walk down memory lane as they discuss Travis Pastrana, Cernic's Suzuki, PA MX, and more. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com

This week Daniel Blair and Producer Joe talk about the 2020 Motocross National season wrap up. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly "Scott Prospect Goggle Listener Question Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS

Post-race interviews from the 2020 Thunder Valley National: 250 Class Justin Cooper, Dylan Ferrandis, Jeremy Martin 450 Class (25:03) Eli Tomac, Adam Cianciarulo, Zach Osborne

Luke Nesler is joined by Impakt Results CMO George Cicci and Sr. Social Media Strategist Lacie Geary as the three discuss Black Friday and Cyber Monday marketing tips for your moto business. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.

Dylan Ferrandis is actually one of the most open and honest riders on the AMA circuit, but many fans don't know that because it's hard to understand him! Jason Weigandt helps articulate the points that Ferrandis makes in this interview, adding his interpretation to sound bites after an interview with the current 250 Class series leader. Ferrandis explains his approach to the final races, bike changes that helped with his starts but slowed him on the track, and how he was actually mad at himself for that Christian Craig incident earlier in the season. Also, he explains that winning last year's Monster Energy Supercross Championship in 250SX West might have made him too complacent when Lucas Oil Pro Motocross began for 2019, which he now considers the greatest lesson of his racing career—and a mistake he won't make again. Plus: while racing over the weekend at WW Ranch, he had visions of trying to battle Jeffrey Herlings, which Ferrandis had to do in his MX2 days in the GPs. Ferrandis explains much about the emotions of racing at the top level. It's worth understanding! The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Post-race interviews from the 2020 WW Ranch National: 250 Class Dylan Ferrandis, Justin Cooper, Jeremy Martin 450 Class (23:31) Zach Osborne, Marvin Musquin, Eli Tomac

Luke Nesler is joined by Evil Coffee founder Ross Dantonio to discuss the creation of a brand from scratch and how he's paved his way for success with little to no initial connections in the industry. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com

Joey Savatgy has run up front before: "I just look at the guys that are up there now, and I've beat those guys before. I might not beat them every time, but I've run with them and won races and lost races. I don't think it's impossible." The struggle is real in his comeback from injury—and a team and bike switch—and he gives a sobering but honest update on his progress. Also, Justin Cooper talks about his struggles this year finding his old podium form, and rookie Jo Shimoda explains how he has to set realistic goals in a field of 250 veterans. Enjoy the whole convo and an intro from Jason Weigandt with thoughts on the season in this edition of the Racer X Exhaust podcast. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

This week Daniel Blair and Producer Joe talk about the 2020 Motocross National at Spring Creek . Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly "Scott Prospect Goggle Listener Question Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS

Post-race interviews from the 2020 Spring Creek National: 250 Class Dylan Ferrandis, Jeremy Martin, Alex Martin 450 Class (29:38) Adam Cianciarulo, Blake Baggett, Justin Barcia

Luke Nesler is joined by ETS Fuels' Beth Paretta to discuss educating the market on a product you can't see. How do you grow a brand when someone can't see your product? Beth joins Luke to discuss on this week's episode of the Moto Marketing Podcast. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com

Jason Weigandt was part of a press conference this week featuring Christian Craig, Ty Masterpool, and Mitchell Harrison. All three riders were pretty honest during their media session, with Craig discussing what it's like to try to hold off Eli Tomac in a moto, his relationship with Chase Sexton, and how he rides much harder than it looks. Harrison admits he had to get on the podium or win now that he's part of Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki, and Masterpool tries to explain his parent's background in skiing and snowboarding. Except he can't! Enjoy a free-flowing conversation in this edition of the Racer X Exhaust Podcast. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Luke Nesler is joined by Gaerne's Bob Rathkamp to talk about building one of the most iconic boot brands in the USA. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com  

It's a strange year all around, but somehow 2020 has also produced some really compelling racing. Jason Weigandt now wonders: are there lessons from this strange season that could be applied in the future? Did the RedBud doubleheader work? What about the long break between supercross and motocross? Could a late summer/early fall motocross schedule actually work? After Weege shares some thoughts, we move to press conference audio from Tuesday night, featuring the RedBud 2 450 podium riders Adam Cianciarulo, Blake Baggett, and Zach Osborne. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

This week Daniel Blair, Snap-On Dan, Ryan Hughes, and Producer Joe talk about the 2020 RedBud Motocross. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS

Luke Nesler is joined by Tanner Carew to talk about breaking out of professional football and into the dirt bike industry. Tanner is a long snapper who played for Oregon in college, had a long stint with Seattle in the NFL, and even played in the XFL in their wild 2019 season. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com

This week Daniel Blair, Triple J. Andy Gregg, and Producer Joe talk about the 2020 Iron Man Motocross. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS

Post-race interviews from the 2020 Ironman National: 250 Class Jeremy Martin, Dylan Ferrandis, and Brandon Hartranft 450 Class (31:02) Marvin Musquin and Adam Cianciarulo (Eli Tomac did not attend)

Luke Nesler is joined by Fasst Company's Jason Parsons to talk about high-end products and creating demand in the marketplace. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com

Adam Cianciarulo really did say "Honestly, my first initial thought was Anderson has been riding like an a-hole kinda all year, running me off the track and stuff,“ during a Monday-night press conference. When he got run into by a Rockstar Energy Husqvarna, those were his thoughts—until he found out it was actually Zach Osborne running into him, to which Adam said, “I saw the 16, and we’ve run into each other so many times, I almost just laugh it off at this point. I didn’t have the pace he had, so I did my best not to be too emotional and get crazy mad try to do something stupid.” It was an enjoyable Monday-night Zoom press conference after a wild round two of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross. Marvin Musquin, Cianciarulo, RJ Hampshire, and Cameron McAdoo met with the media to discuss the season thus far. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

This week Daniel Blair, Chris Cooksey, Coach Robb Beams, and Producer Joe talk about the 2020 Motocross season so far. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS

Post-race interviews from the 2020 Loretta Lynn's II National: 250 Class Jeremy Martin, Dylan Ferrandis, Alex Martin 450 Class (27:00) Zach Osborne, Adam Cianciarulo, Marvin Musquin

Luke Nesler is joined by PulpMX's Steve Matthes to discuss how he built a podcast empire that the entire sport knows and loves. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com

Luke Nesler is joined by PulpMX's Steve Matthes to discuss how he built a podcast empire that the entire sport knows and loves. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com

Post-race interviews from the 2020 Circle K Loretta Lynn's National: 250 Class Dylan Ferrandis, RJ Hampshire, Jeremy Martin 450 Class (26:40) Zach Osborne, Jason Anderson, Eli Tomac

Luke Nesler is joined by Vurb's Wes Williams to talk about Wes's career, as he's become the number-one name in moto video production. He discusses the return of Vurb and what you can expect to see in the future. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com

The 250 Class of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross always offers up unpredictable action, and 2020 might bring that heat again. Jason Weigandt, Jason Thomas, and Steve Matthes preview the upcoming season with veterans like Dylan Ferrandis and Jeremy Martin facing a variety of fresh talent looking for a breakthrough. This is the audio version of the Racer X Motocross Season Preview videos for 2020. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

With the Monster Energy Supercross Championship under his belt, Eli Tomac looks bulletproof heading into yet another Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship defense. Who will be his main competitors? Jason Weigandt, Steve Matthes, and Jason Thomas discuss that in the audio version of our motocross season preview videos, and Weigandt also adds commentary on the recent news that Ken Roczen will forgo the season to rest and recover for 2021. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

This week Daniel Blair, Snap-On Dan, and Producer Joe talk about the 2020 Motocross 250 class. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS

Luke Nesler is joined by Fly Racing's Jason "JT" Thomas to talk about his career on and off the track, growing his brand, and the new 2021 lineup for Fly Racing. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com

This week Daniel Blair, GUTS Racing's Andy Gregg, V$, and Producer Joe talk about the 2020 Motocross 450 class. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS

This week Daniel Blair and Fly Racing's Jason Thomas talk about the behind the scenes of Supercross. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS

Luke Nesler is joined by Scott Wallenberg as they discuss how advertising in the sport has changed over the years and how brands can stay relevant today. Visit the Racer X Media Kit: http://mediakit.filterpubs.com and the Digital Edition of Racer X: http://digital.racerxonline.com Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com

In 2005, there was no chance this would work. No cell-phone signal will ever reach Loretta Lynn Ranch, high-speed internet and YouTube essentially didn’t exist—and yet there was an idea to create a daily video highlight show from the AMA Amateur Nationals. A 19-year-old video kid named Wes Williams lied and said he could pull it off, which led to all-nighters for him and hosts Jason Weigandt and Kevin Kelly. Now, 15 years later, they hook up to talk about that first year, how MX SportsCenter led to Vurb Moto and the creation of the motocross video world we know today, and reviving the shows for 2020. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Luke Nesler is joined by Jimmy Button to discuss working with the sport's top riders, how the internet has changed the way deals are structured, and what's important to the brands his athletes represent. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com

Malcolm Stewart is a lovable character in the pits, but that likability has shrouded his competitiveness. Malcolm quietly put together a strong 2020 season in Monster Energy Supercross, taking seventh in points and ending the year with a series of top-five results and a heat win. But his Bullfrog Spas/SmarTop/MotoConcepts Honda team doesn't race in the summer. What's he do now? Would he race outdoors if he could? Malcolm is looking for the next level, and he reveals much to Jason Weigandt in this podcast. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Luke Nesler is joined by bicycle suspension guru Jordi Cortes to talk about Fox Bike's hit internet video series DIALED. The series documenting Fox's team has been a major hit in the past 12 months, and Luke is joined by Jordi to talk about how it has helped grow the Fox brand. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com

This week Daniel Blair and Cameron McAdoo talk about McAdoo's amateur days. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS

Zach Osborne has been a dog on a leash—he loves to race everything, and especially off-road—but the focus on motocross and supercross has kept him away. Now things have taken a strange turn. Zach’s the winner of the final round of Monster Energy Supercross for 2020, but with Lucas Oil Pro Motocross on pause, he’s going to race Grand National Cross Country instead. Jason Weigandt dialed up Zach for this podcast on his weekend expectations, and the feelings after finally nailing down that first 450SX win. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Luke Nesler is joined by FMX legend and owner of Deft Family Nate Adams to discuss Nate's life after full-time competition and growing one of the most well-known glove brands in the history of moto. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com

Lucas Oil Pro Motocross is again on hold, with the planned-for July 18 start to the season now pushed into August. A global pandemic might be the most complex problem ever to work around, but we all want to go racing, so this announcement certainly hasn't made fans happy. Jason Weigandt rang up Davey Coombs, who—full disclosure, is his boss at Racer X and also is part of the family that runs the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship—to learn more details as to why the nationals had to delay again. The takeaway? There are a few major reasons: teams have begun to express fears over travel from state to state at the moment; watching COVID rates rise has made predicting the future decisions of multiple state governments very difficult; and the races need fans to operate, because the economic model for Pro Motocross is much different than that of Monster Energy Supercross (it's more similar to many other smaller racing series that can't operate without fans). Also, the series does not want to start until it knows it can put together an entire series. Racing once and then stopping and waiting is not the plan that MX Sports want to use. Hopefully they can string together more races in a row by pushing back, and then an actual championship schedule can grow clear. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Shane McElrath came into the final round of Monster Energy Supercross needing to win the race and hoping Chase Sexton would finish off the podium—that's what it would take for him to win the 2020 250SX East Region Championship. He tried quite a few things at the Utah finale to help his odds, and the Monster Energy/Star Racing Yamaha rider addresses them in this interview with Jason Weigandt. From the starting-gate picks to mid-race slowdowns to the post-race protest of Sexton's fuel, McElrath takes it all on here—and says he has no regrets. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Luke Nesler goes solo to talk about turning his childhood dream of working in motocross into a reality and building a seven-figure moto marketing business, Impakt Results. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com

This week Daniel Blair and Cooper Webb talk about Coop's amateur days. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS

Luke Nesler is joined by Mike Dettmers of Stacyc to discuss young brand's rapid growth and marketing that has made them one of the popular companies among the riders of tomorrow. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com

When the dust (somewhat literally) settled on Sunday's Monster Energy Supercross finale in Salt Lake City, Monster Energy Kawasaki's Eli Tomac, GEICO Honda's Chase Sexton, and Monster Energy/Star Racing Yamaha's Dylan Ferrandis were holding #1 plates. It wasn't an easy road, and Sexton and Ferrandis had to silence some detractors—and Tomac had to erase the demons of past 450SX seasons. After the race, Tomac and Ferrandis met with the media to answer questions. Sexton was scheduled to arrive but apparently was too busy celebrating! NBC Sports' Daniel Blair hosted the press conference, but Racer X's Jason Weigandt, Mitch Kendra, and Aaron Hansel were in attendance. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

This week Daniel Blair, Snap-On Dan, and Producer Joe talk about the final round of the Supercross series in Salt Lake City. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS

Perhaps overshadowed by championship scenarios for Sunday, Chad Reed may indeed embark on his final Monster Energy AMA Supercross race this weekend. Or will he? The two-time AMA Supercross Champion met with the media on Thursday night to discuss his future, and then got into the details about his career, including highs and lows, his philosophies, and more. Right now, car racing has his heart, but sees a potential spot for himself inside the supercross industry when he's finally hung up the boots. But will that position ever be available? Listen to this podcast to learn more. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Another thriller of a Monster Energy Supercross race, with Cooper Webb holding off Eli Tomac and getting around Zach Osborne to win the next-to-last round of the 2020 season. In the 250s, Chase Sexton was clutch, getting around title rival Shane McElrath to score a key victory. McElrath and Colt Nichols rounded out the podium. All six riders met with the media in a post-race press conference held via Zoom and hosted by NBC Sports' Daniel Blair. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Luke Nesler is joined by Jerry Slowik of MX Tech to discuss growing the brand's awareness and how they go from product development to driving awareness in the moto marketplace. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com

This week Daniel Blair, Dave "Dirty Dolphin" Ginolfi, and Producer Joe talk about round 16 of the Supercross series in Salt Lake City. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS

How did Ken Roczen switch from bad to good so quickly? He discusses it with the media in Sunday night's post-race press conference. Other topics include strategy talk from Cooper Webb and Eli Tomac, including that first-turn bump; plus, Austin Forkner and Dylan Ferrandis provide their take on the race for the 250SX win. Also, Jett Lawrence is glad to be alive! The Racer X Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Another night of Monster Energy Supercross, and more riders to talk about it—including the surging Zach Osborne, the return of 250SX West contenders, race winner Cooper Webb, and race salvager Eli Tomac. Hear Webb's strategy on trying to get in Eli's head—which he admits isn't working—as well as Ferrandis giving Forkner credit for putting in the work, and wanting to impress for a 450 ride. Lots of good stuff here in these press conferences! The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Be sure to check out the new in-studio video edition of the Moto Marketing Podcast here! Luke Nesler is joined by FXR's Andy White. FXR has leveled up to become one of the hot gear brands in moto in recent years. They got their start in the snow market, and Andy explains how they made their transition into moto and stood out among the already prominent gear brands to carve a path of their own.

A wild night of racing in Salt Lake City featured some great finishes for a variety of racers, including a career best for Malcolm Stewart and more strong rides for Zach Osborne and Martin Davalos. Suzuki men Broc Tickle and Kyle Cunningham also bounced back from injuries to make the main. Those riders attended a Monday evening press conference, with questions from Racer X's Jason Weigandt and the rest of the media corps. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

After an all-time classic battle on Sunday night, Monster Energy Supercross hosted a post-race press conference with the podium finishers from the third Salt Lake City event. Hear Tomac, Webb, Anderson, Sexton, McElrath, and Nichols speak on the evening, with questions from Racer X's Jason Weigandt and the rest of the media corps. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

This week Daniel Blair, Chris "Cooksey" Cooksey, Logan Karnow, and Travis Delnicki talk about round 13 of the Supercross series in Salt Lake City. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS

After a Wednesday night race for Monster Energy Supercross, the podium finishers in each class participated in a Thursday-night press conference. Cooper Webb, Eli Tomac, Zach Osborne, Shane McElrath, Colt Nichols and Jeremy Martin talk about their night for round 12 of the championship. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Luke Nesler is joined by Charles Castloo of 100%. Luke and Charles discuss staying relevant during times of panic and how the brand is not only focusing on growth but also giving back to the frontline workers during the COVID-19 crisis. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results

Luke Nesler is joined by DeeO, Polar's Wayne Vartabedian, and Race Tech's Chris Riesenberg to dive into the topic of getting sponsored. Knowing how to approach a brand and form a partnership is mission-critical in today's moto landscape. Luke, DeeO, Wayne, and Chris all weigh in on what it takes to form a partnership with a brand. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results

After the first race in the return of Monster Energy Supercross, Feld Entertainment held a press conference with the media for the podium finishers in each class. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

This week Daniel Blair and Producer Joe talk about the first supercross race in Salt Lake City. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS

Jason Weigandt checks in with defending 250SX East Champion—and current points leader—Chase Sexton, including his Utah plans and that "secret weapon" that helped him with riding tips during the break. Then a four-pack of supercross rookies joins Weigandt to talk about what they've learned. It's Jett Lawrence, Jalek Swoll, Jo Shimoda, and Derek Drake, all looking forward to the 2.0 version of their first supercross seasons. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Monster Energy/Star Racing Yamaha teammates Shane McElrath and Justin Cooper are second in the 250SX East and 250SX West standings, respectively, but both want more as Monster Energy Supercross resumes. Jason Weigandt talks to both about their training during the break and their schedule while in Utah, and McElrath gets deep about life during COVID times. During the break, he was actually ready to start driving for DoorDash! The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Luke Nesler is joined Athena/GET brand manager Dan Truman. The two talk supercross' return, building a powerful network, and branding. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com

The timing couldn't be better for two riders in Monster Energy Supercross. Monster Energy Kawasaki's Adam Cianciarulo and Honda HRC's Justin Brayton were both scheduled to miss some time in 2020 due to small injuries, but the COVID-19 lockdown gave them time to recover, and now they're dialed in and ready as supercross resumes on May 31. Jason Weigandt chats with both riders to get their thoughts on going racing again, including their practice and training plans while staying in Utah and their perspective on rolling with the changes. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Supercross is back! What do the riders think? Jason Weigandt called two of them on opposite ends of the supercross spectrum: Ken Roczen is battling for the supercross championship on his factory Honda, while Cade Clason is trying to make main events on his privateer PRMX machine. They give their thoughts on the resumption of racing in this podcast. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Luke Nesler is joined by Panic Rev's John Parkinson to talk about how he built his brand and continues to evolve over the years Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com

This week Daniel Blair, Snap-On Dan, GUTS Racing's Andy Gregg, and Producer Joe talk about the upcoming remainder of the Supercross season in Salt Lake City. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS

Monster Energy Supercross will return on May 31 with a seven-race run that concludes on June 21, all run in Salt Lake City and airing live on TV—but without fans in attendance. How will supercross look with social distancing? Feld Entertainment, the producers of supercross, can answer those questions. Dave Prater (senior director of operations, two wheel) took questions from a variety of motocross reporters to explain the process. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Luke Nesler is joined by Chris Riesenberg of Race Tech Suspension and Engines. Luke and Chris take a deep dive into what Race Tech has done over the years to build their brand using multi-channel marketing. Learn more about Race Tech here: www.racetech.com Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com

This week Daniel Blair, Senior Director of Supercross Mike Muye and Producer Joe talk about the behind the scenes of Supercross. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS

While many riders are sweating the uncertainty of the locked-down racing calendar, Cooper Webb isn't worried all that much. He's ready to race whenever, wherever, and he's made it clear he wants to get back on the track as soon as possible. In this podcast with Jason Weigandt, the Red Bull KTM rider talks about his mentality during the week (much more relaxed than most riders, and totally different than what you see on race day) and the reasons he thinks supercross should return as quickly as possible. He also takes some bizarre questions from fans! The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Luke Nesler is joined by Stefy Bau of InIt Esports. Stefy is one of the greatest women's motocrosses to ever swing a leg over the bike. Since stepping away from her pro career, Stefy has played a major role in the progression of esports. She joins Luke on the Moto Marketing Podcast to talk about her career and how she is paving the way for moto in the esports community. Learn more about Stefy and InIt Esports at www.initesports.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com

Jason Weigandt gets some candid answers from Ryan Villopoto about the pressure of winning titles—and how his personality changed once that pressure was finally off. While it may seem like many riders are retiring early these days, in reality, only the Ryans (Villopoto and Dungey) left while on top in their twenties, and as RV explains, the pressure of a championship streak makes your life and career completely different. RV also talks about racing in next week's Moto Fite Klub against an old rival like Mike Alessi. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Is Travis Pastrana the most one-of-a-kind athlete the world will ever know? Jason Weigandt chats with him about the upcoming Moto Fite Klub, which has pulled him into a dirt bike race once again, as well as his life at home during the COVID-19 shutdown. Travis says he was set to have the most amazing year of racing ever, but instead he's getting to spend more time with his family than ever. So it's not so bad for a man who never slows down! The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Now nearly two months into this shutdown of racing—and nearly everything else—patience is wearing thin. The Race Leadership Team, which consists of the organizers of Pro Motocross, GNCC, Loretta Lynn's MX, and ATVMX, has been keeping the industry updated on race dates since March, but there's a next step: how can they get racetracks and series open again? Jason Weigandt talks to two principals in this movement, Tim Cotter and Roy Janson, from our sister company MX Sports. The Race Leadership Team has created a Safe to Race Toolkit, designed to show best practices for tracks and series to operate with social distancing. The hope is that this can spur local government agencies to allow racing to resume. Right now, a little hope goes a long way. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Jason Weigandt chats with the former 450SX race winner and factory Honda rider in this edition of the Racer X Exhaust Podcast. Seely finds himself in a unique position compared to his old racing peers: while they're pulling their hair out trying to stay fit and focused during this coronavirus break, Seely is well past that pressure, having retired after the 2019 season. Now he's working on his YouTube channel with bike builds, including a recent move to purchase a KTM after spending most of his racing career on Hondas. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Luke Nesler is joined by Sam Dantzler of Garage Composites to talk about the state of the moto industry and how things will change moving forward. Learn more about Sam and Garage Composites at garagecomposites.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com

Today, Ricky Carmichael is seen weekly on NBCSN television analyzing the sport's top riders, but he rarely reflects too deeply on his own career, which spanned from 1997 to 2007 and led to to "Greatest of All Time" status. Jason Weigandt digs in with RC in this podcast, getting some thoughts on the current pause in racing due to COVID-19, but also the atmosphere, mentality, and approach of racing that defined his era. "The tension in those days, it was so thick you could cut it with a knife," Carmichael says of his days spent battling James Stewart and Chad Reed. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

This week Daniel Blair, Super Agent Lucas Mirtl and Producer Joe talk about how Lucas started his career. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS

Literally days after Daytona, the entire world began shutting down amid the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, stopping almost every motorsport series in its tracks. For how long remains to be seen. Listen along as Davey Coombs reads his feature from the June 2020 issue of Racer X magazine.

In an excerpt from his new moto-memoir, former Grand Prix racer Rob Andrews reminisces about one of the longest, wildest tracks in moto history: Belgium’s legendary Namur. Listen along as Andrews himself reads his feature from the May 2020 issue of Racer X magazine.

Luke Nesler is joined by Melissa and Dylan of YORR to discuss how their organization is bringing new riders into the sport and how they can continue to grow. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com

This year marks the 50th running of the legendary Daytona Supercross. We revisit the very first event, held in March of 1971. Listen along as Davey Coombs reads his feature from the April 2020 issue of Racer X magazine.

There's a plan, just a potential plan, to perhaps restart supercross earlier than expected. There are many obstacles to surmount for this to happen. Jason Weigandt gives a quick glimpse into them in this edition of the Racer X Exhaust Podcast. Then Justin Barcia joins the show to talk about waiting for racing, and then a deep dive into his past, from buying cars to considering a MXGP deal and much, much more. It's a revealing look into Barcia's life then, now, and into the future. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Jacob Hayes sits sixth in 250SX West points in Monster Energy Supercross, but the Gas Monkey Energy/AJE Motorsports rider knows the pack in front of him belong to full factory teams. Hayes is a former Kawasaki Team Green amateur standout and the last champion of Amsoil Arenacross, so why hasn't he gotten the right break in supercross? He gets candid about his dad, his reputation, and more. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Luke Nesler is joined by Wayne Vartabedian of Polar to discuss how the fitness tech company has become one of the go-to fitness watch brands for pros. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com

Both a championship racer and promoter of one of the top events on the American Flat Track calendar, Indian Motorcycle's Jared Mees is one of the best riders to talk to during the shutdown. He's one of the most analytical and hardworking riders in any paddock, so how does he cope? Jason Weigandt digs in, learning Mees' take on the current state as both a racer and a promoter, and also even more about his own personality. "My own family knows, me on race day, don't even bother him," he says. "It's bad. I don't want people to take this the wrong way, but at the races I'm like, 'Man, I don't have time for anybody. I'm here to win, to put points on the board, and to represent my sponsors.' I work too hard during the week and too hard at the races, and there's nobody standing in my way to mess my focus up. Dude, I don't care if I lose friends at the racetrack! I don't care! It's about winning." The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

This week Daniel Blair, Coach Robb Beams, Evan Blair, and Producer Joe talk about training and answer listener questions. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS

Luke Nesler is joined by Guts Racing's Andy Gregg as they discuss how the brand was created and how it came to be the number-one name in seat technology. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com

Eli Tomac has the points lead in the now-stalled Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship, but he doesn't want to merely be handed a #1 plate—he wants to race it out and earn it. Jason Weigandt talks to Eli to discuss that championship picture, how Eli plans to approach Lucas Oil Pro Motocross, his current day-to-day schedule, and the upcoming due date of his first child. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Strange days indeed—but hopefully some normal ones somewhere off in the future. Feld Entertainment's Dave Prater joined Jason Weigandt in an interview to explain the plan to run the final seven rounds of Monster Energy Supercross before 2020 ends. Prater also talks about the challenges involved with doing that, including the difficulty in finding venues, and what options are on the table to try to get this done. Strange times, but once they end, the plan is to get back to racing. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Luke Nesler is joined by Dale Spangler of Tucker Powersports to talk about all things content marketing. Dale, a content-marketing stud, has played a major role in growing the Tucker Powersports brand online with engaging content such as bike builds, a robust moto blog, and a stellar Instagram presence. Learn how you can leverage content marketing to grow your moto brand on this episode of The Moto Marketing Podcast. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com

This week Daniel Blair, Seth Rarick, Vincent V$ Blair, and Producer Joe talk Supercross 2020. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS

We know. If Racer X went heavy on video games a month ago, a lot of fans would wonder what the heck was going on. But with real racing shut down for at least a few months, virtual versions of the real thing have become the only thing. NASCAR and Fox Sports have gone heavy, announcing Sundays will be filled with real drivers racing on TV but using video game simulations. Can that work in supercross and motocross? Not quite, but we can try to work the edges. In this edition of the Racer X Exhaust Podcast, Jason Weigandt and our online content editor, Kellen Brauer—perhaps the world's foremost expert in motocross gaming—discuss the evolution of dirt bikes in the virtual and digital world. What are today's games like? How close are they to the real thing? Will serious gamers ever get the 2.0 versions of their favorite old games? These topics are now more important than ever! The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Luke Nesler is joined by the Vegan Cyclist, Tyler Pierce, to talk about how non-online moto businesses are getting squeezed and how to adjust in the future. Tyler, a former moto dealership owner who lost it all and rebuilt his empire via online businesses and personal branding, talks about how the COVID-19 crisis is squeezing brick-and-mortar shops and how an online presence moving forward could save their businesses. Follow VC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_vegan_cyclist Follow VC on Youtube: @TheVeganCyclist Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online www.thinkimpakt.com

This week Daniel Blair, Super Agent Lucas Mirtl, and Producer Joe talk Supercross 2020. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS

Just two weeks ago, Ken Roczen announced he would have to skip public autograph sessions to reduce his exposure to the COVID-19 coronavirus. Seemed like an odd move then, but the world has changed quickly, and now Ken and the rest of his peers not only can't sign autographs, they can't even race! Jason Weigandt called the always-outspoken Roczen on Wednesday to get his take on the current state of affairs, as well as thoughts on his performance so far in 2020. Ken really wants to get back out there and win this championship, but at the very least, he's proud of the way he's performed so far. Hey, coronavirus is making for a pretty messy world right now, but Ken can tell you that after some dark times, better days always lay ahead. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Luke Nesler is joined by Impakt Results CMO George Cicci as they discuss the importance of driving sales online during these strange times and how you can use these tactics to work immediately, as well as in the future, for your business's longevity. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com

This week Daniel Blair, Snap-On Dan, and Producer Joe talk the Corona Virus affecting Supercross 2020. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS

Jason Weigandt provides a check-in on the American Flat Track success story. In 2017, a sport that was on the verge of withering to nothing found another gear, with some radical changes ushering in steady growth. Now factory rides are here, as well as some new young stars battling the established champions. Heck, they're even training with Aldon Baker these days! The best part, though? While the sport has grown more professional and sophisticated, the riders are still new to this process, so they're pretty open and honest in interviews. So Weigandt hit up defending Super Twins Champion Briar Bauman, Singles Class sensation Shayna Texter (the Red Bull KTM "girl who can beat the guys" who is also Bauman's fiancée), and 2019 Singles Class Champion Dalton Gauthier, who is moving to the big class for 2020. The new season starts this Saturday night at the Daytona TT. Here's the bench-racing ammo you need if you watch the race, which will air on NBCSN after Monster Energy Supercross from Indianapolis. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Marketing isn't just something that businesses need to understand. It's also an important aspect of excelling in your personal career. Jason Weigandt is a prime example of someone who made all the right moves to reach the very top of the sport. Luke and Jason talk about it on this episode of The Moto Marketing Podcast. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com

This week Daniel Blair flies solo and talks round 10 of Supercross 2020 in Daytona, Florida. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS

Post-race interviews from the 2020 Daytona Supercross: 450SX Cooper Webb, Ken Roczen, Eli Tomac 250SX (13:01) Jeremy Martin, Chase Sexton, Garrett Marchbanks

If you asked riders in the Monster Energy Supercross pits how to manage the back half of a career, you'd unanimously find them pointing to the JB model. At 35 years old, Justin Brayton is a factory Honda HRC rider, he makes good money, and he travels around the world. He's also enjoying racing now more than ever. JB credits a focus on family and a love of logistics for his success. He actually enjoys planning every aspect of his off-season travel and negotiations, from time zones to shipping, from mechanics to bikes, tracks, and more. He feels family time helps clear his head from the 24/7 racing grind. And now that he has all that knowledge, he's trying to pass it on to younger riders. You'd be surprised how many deals Brayton is involved in that don't even have anything to with his own career. Jason Weigandt chats with Brayton about career management in this edition of the Racer X Exhaust podcast. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is brought to you by Yoshimura.

Luke Nesler is joined on the Moto Marketing Podcast by Nick Lubiarz of MHR Racing Development to discuss business his growth and marketing strategies. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Media Online: www.thinkimpakt.com

This week Daniel Blair, Andy Gregg from GUTS Racing, Mechanic Ryan Hughes, and Producer Joe talk round 9 of Supercross 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS

Post-race interviews from the 2020 Atlanta Supercross: 250SX Shane McElrath, RJ Hampshire, Chase Sexton 450SX Cooper Webb (not present), Justin Barcia, Ken Roczen

Daytona Bike Week is as jam-packed with races and events as ever, so Jason Weigandt called the man who will participate in the most of them, Ryan "General" Sipes. His Do-It-All season begins next weekend with the Daytona Supercross (March 7) and also includes the American Flat Track opener at Daytona on March 14 and the new Day in the Dirt Down South on March 15. Sipes talks about versatility, riding with Roczen and Sexton, his 2020 schedule, and more, and Weigandt gives the full rundown on what to see and do in Daytona starting next weekend. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Daniel Olszewski joins Luke Nesler on The Moto Marketing Podcast to talk about how he grew his YouTube channel from nothing to over 41,000 subscribers without being a professional racer and how it's impacted his life as an amateur moto athlete. Watch DeeO's content here: www.youtube.com/user/ReturnOfDeeO Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Media Online: www.thinkimpakt.com

This week Daniel Blair, Chris Cooksey, and Producer Joe talk round 8 of Supercross 2020 in Arlington, Texas. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS

Hunter Lawrence's supercross debut is still on hold following rotator cuff and labrum injuries to his shoulder, which followed ACL surgery from last summer. It's been a rough road for the Australian, but Hunter is quite philosophical about it. He and his dad like to stay grounded by calling the hard way "The Lawrence Way." In the meantime, Hunter's brother Jett has become a sensation (even though he's out with injury too). Hunter, of course, wants his brother to find success, but does it also eat at him to see a younger sibling go so fast so soon? Jason Weigandt sits down with Hunter Lawrence for this podcast, an extended version of the short interview posted last week on Racer X Online. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Donny Emler Jr. (or, as many of us know him, Lil D) joins Luke Nesler to talk about one of the most iconic brands in the history of moto, FMF. More than just a performance product, FMF has become a household name in the sport—but it didn't just happen overnight. Donny explains how the brand became what it is today. Learn more about FMF: www.fmfracing.com Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Media Online: www.thinkimpakt.com

Post-race interviews from the 2020 Tampa Supercross: 250SX Shane McElrath, Chase Sexton, Jeremy Martin 450SX Eli Tomac, Cooper Webb, Ken Roczen

This week Daniel Blair talks to Shane McElrath and Weege about round 7 of Supercross 2020 in Tampa Bay, Florida. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS

There is no more unique situation in professional sports than the rare athlete who reaches domination status. Only a few can say they have reached a pinnacle where no loss is acceptable and there's a realistic standard to win every game, race, or championship. In this sport, championship streaks led the likes of Ryan Villopoto and Ryan Dungey to quit while holding #1 plates in Monster Energy Supercross, and Ricky Carmichael decided to go part-time for the final season of his career to finally shed those championship expectations. Once you win a lot, the fear of finally losing can overcome the joy of merely winning another. FMF KTM's Kailub Russell has declared the 2020 Grand National Cross Country season will be his last. He's won seven straight titles—but win eight or not, he's done after this year. Why? There are a variety of reasons, and Kailub gets into them in this discussion with Jason Weigandt. Even if you don't follow the off-road scene, this is a revealing interview in terms of what it's like to live with championship-or-bust pressure every day for nearly a decade. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is brought to you by Yoshimura.

Doug "Punk Rock" Parsons was a name that went hand in hand in FMX back in the early days of the X Games. Doug joins Luke Nesler to talk about how he played a part in developing the FMX aspect back in the day and how he's stayed relevant even after his prime days of competing. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results

This week Daniel Blair and V$ talk round 6 of Supercross 2020 in San Diego, California. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS

RJ Hampshire has completely reinvented himself for an assault on the upcoming 250SX Eastern Regional Championship in Monster Energy Supercross. Jason Weigandt chats with RJ about his time with Rockstar Energy Husqvarna, training with Aldon Baker, and also his roots in the sport. There was a time when his sister and dad were the racers while young RJ himself decided he would rather just play baseball and go mud-bogging on a quad! The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Mike Beier of Asterisk joins Luke Nesler for this week's episode of the Moto Marketing Podcast to discuss the growth of the brand over the years. Learn more about Asterisk braces: www.asterisk.com Learn more about Impakt Media: www.thinkimpakt.com Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_media

This week Daniel Blair, Lucas Mirtl, and Producer Joe talk round 5 of Supercross 2020 in Oakland, California. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS

With his dad, John, collecting AMA Hare Scrambles Championships and then buying and operating the Spring Creek Motocross Park in Millville, Minnesota, you'd think Alex and his brother Jeremy Martin were born with throttles in their hands. In this episode of the Racer X Exhaust Podcast, Jason Weigandt digs into Alex's racing story and finds out a full-time professional career wasn't really on the radar—in fact, his parents didn't really even encourage it. Alex had to figure it all out on his own, which took quite a bit of time. That might be why the Minnesota native only found his stride in his late twenties and is still pushing hard at age 30. Have a listen as one of the smartest, most down-to-earth guys in the factory pits shares some training and diet ideas as well. There's a lot to learn from a rider who had to learn a lot on his own. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Michael Lock, the CEO of American Flat Track, joined Luke Nesler on the Moto Marketing Podcast to discuss the growth of the series. Lock shares how some adjustments to the series and its marketing has sparked some major growth over the past couple of years, and there are no signs of it slowing down. Learn more about American Flat Track: https://www.americanflattrack.com/ Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_media Visit Impakt Media Online: www.thinkimpakt.com

Post-race interviews from the 2020 Glendale Supercross: 250SX Michael Mosiman, Dylan Ferrandis, Austin Forkner 450SX Eli Tomac, Ken Roczen, Jason Anderson

This week Daniel Blair brings you track side reports while he's down in the dirt for round 4 of Supercross 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Look for the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" on the Main Event Moto instagram - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want conversations about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS

Luke Nesler is joined by pro motocross athlete and YouTuber Jeff Walker to discuss how Jeff's professional career has been elevated by YouTube following. Luke and Jeff discuss how he's grown his brand online and the opportunities it's given him versus just having his on-track results. Athletes and industry professionals alike can learn a lot from Jeff's story. Watch Jeff's Videos: https://youtu.be/0tvGEdr6Q7w Follow Jeff On Instagram: @JeffWalker84 Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_media Visit Impakt Media Online: www.thinkimpakt.com

This week Daniel Blair, Snap-on Dan, and Producer Joe talk round 3 of Supercross 2020 in Anaheim, California. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS

Post-race interviews from the Anaheim 2 Supercross: 250SX Brandon Hartranft, Justin Cooper, Dylan Ferrandis 450SX (7:23) Cooper Webb, Ken Roczen, Eli Tomac

The young video shooters from Vurb Moto are now trusted industry insiders producing behind-the-scenes documentaries like Red Bull Moto Spy. How did they transition from merely trying to get a media pass to becoming purveyors of moto media? Jason Weigandt sits down with Wes Williams, Danny Stuart, David Bullmer, and Chase Stallo to follow the process, and they're also joined by Eli "Brotocross" Moore, whose own counterculture site made waves a few years ago. Enjoy this insider convo about covering the sport, the American-versus-Europe scene, Jett Lawrence, and even thoughts on the early 2020 season. It's just a bunch of people talking dirt bikes. Just like you, only with media passes. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Bob Weber is a name known by many in the moto industry. The creator of 6D Helmets joins Luke Nesler on the Moto Marketing Podcast to talk about the creation of the company and how he markets his helmet technology in a way that stands out from all of other options available to today's riders. Visit 6D Helmets Moto Online: www.6dhelmets.com Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_media

This week Daniel Blair, Mike Mason, and Producer Joe talk about the second round of Supercross 2020 in St. Louis, Missouri. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS

Post-race interviews from the St. Louis Supercross: 250SX Brandon Hartranft, Justin Cooper, Austin Forkner 450SX (6:33) Ken Roczen, Justin Barcia, Jason Anderson

Dan Hallada of Kreft Moto joins Luke on this week's Moto Marketing Podcast to discuss how they've built a successful business with such a niche customer/rider audience within the sport. Visit Kreft Moto Online: www.kreftmoto.com Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_media

Once upon a time, vurbmoto.com changed the media game with high-end videos of amateur racers, building trust and gaining access to the future stars of the sport. Vurb itself eventually ceased, but the video crew still produces projects like Red Bull Moto Spy, which follows the big names with cameras and mics to get behind-the-scenes access. Remember, today's stars are the same riders Vurb covered 10 years ago, when they were kids. What have they learned about working with riders on a daily basis? What made Anaheim 1 unique compared to any other race? The day after Anaheim 1, Jason Weigandt took the Moto Spy crew to lunch to bench race about Anaheim and dive deeper into gaining access, how the riders and teams act on race day and during the week, and how this entire process came to be. Join Weigandt, Wes Williams, Danny Stuart, David Bullmer, and Chase Stallo while they do what you do: bench race, break down, and theorize about the athletes at Anaheim. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

This week Daniel Blair, Hobo Nick, Vincent "V$" Blair, and Producer Joe talk about the first round of Supercross 2020 in Anaheim, California. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the code to the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS

Post-race interviews from the Anaheim 1 Supercross: 250SX Austin Forkner, Dylan Ferrandis, Justin Cooper 450SX (12:52) Cooper Webb, Adam Cianciarulo, Justin Barcia

There might not be another rider on the gate who appreciates his job more than Zach Osborne, but that's what a titanic career journey through Europe and back to the U.S. will do to a man. In this edition of the Racer X Exhaust Podcast, Jason Weigandt asks Zach about his 2020 prospects, then dives deeper into topics like training, motivation, and appreciation. This is a longer version of the text interview posted on racerxonline.com this week. Why is Zach, now 30, less burned out than riders five years younger than him? You'll find out here. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

It's Anaheim 1 week! Jason Weigandt shares his thoughts on the upcoming season and rings up 1997 AMA Supercross Champion Jeff Emig for some of his theories as well. Can Webb execute the same way he did in 2019? Can Tomac or Roczen finally get it done? It's all part of the most exciting time of the year: the run-up to the opener of Monster Energy AMA Supercross. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Scott Sepkovic truly needs no introduction in the motocross world. "Hollywood" played a major role in launching Monster Energy back in the day, and he discusses how he put the brand on the map at the X Games nearly a decade ago. Scott is also the man behind Arma, and he joins Luke to talk about how he and his team are building the business to become yet another iconic moto brand. Visit ARMA Online: www.armasport.com Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_media Impakt Media: www.thinkimpakt.com

This week Daniel Blair, Andy Gregg, and Producer Joe talk about the upcoming first round of Supercross 2020 in Anaheim. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the code to the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS WWW.NATURESBAKERY.COM WWW.MOTOSPORT.COM WWW.FLYRACING.COM WWW.SKVI.COM WWW.MIKAMETALS.COM WWW.SCOTT-SPORTS.COM WWW.NOTOIL.COM WWW.KHMODESTO.COM WWW.GUTSRACING.COM WWW.EMTRACING.COM WWW.KEYBAR.US WWW.REPRACINGMX.COM

Sean Hilbert joins Luke Nesler on the Moto Marketing Podcast to talk about how he has grown the brand by on-track results and how he's having to also take digital platforms into consideration as his customers continue to pay attention to social media platforms as much as—if not more than—results at the track. Cobra announced in 2019 their addition of the cobra e-motorcycle and e-bicycle and how they plan to market and advertise their new line of products. Visit Cobra Online: cobramoto.com Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_media Impakt Media: www.thinkimpakt.com

This week Chris Cooksey interviews Daniel Blair on his past, present, and future. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the code to the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS WWW.NATURESBAKERY.COM WWW.MOTOSPORT.COM WWW.FLYRACING.COM WWW.SKVI.COM WWW.MIKAMETALS.COM WWW.SCOTT-SPORTS.COM WWW.NOTOIL.COM WWW.KHMODESTO.COM WWW.GUTSRACING.COM WWW.EMTRACING.COM WWW.KEYBAR.US WWW.REPRACINGMX.COM

Luke Nesler and George Cicci get together to bring you a special episode full of marketing tactics to use in 2020. How do you get attention—and turn attention into revenue—for your moto brand? Listen to this episode to hear what's working for Imapkt Media and its clients. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_media Impakt Media: www.thinkimpakt.com

The Annual Main Event Moto Supercross Preview Show is here! With Daniel Blair, Hobo Nick, Vincent "V$" Blair and Producer Joe. They eat pizza while V$ gets drunk. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the code to the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS WWW.NATURESBAKERY.COM WWW.MOTOSPORT.COM WWW.FLYRACING.COM WWW.SKVI.COM WWW.MIKAMETALS.COM WWW.SCOTT-SPORTS.COM WWW.NOTOIL.COM WWW.KHMODESTO.COM WWW.GUTSRACING.COM WWW.EMTRACING.COM WWW.KEYBAR.US WWW.REPRACINGMX.COM

Jason Weigandt chats with Adam Bailey and Ryan Sanderson of AME Management—producers of the Monster Energy AUS-X Open Supercross—to get a candid tale of all the obstacles, costs, headaches, and rewards of running a big-time race. It's not easy and not cheap, but when the fans show up and the lights come on, it's all worth it. From fears of trucks falling through the Marvel Stadium floor, to the price tag to bring American riders to Australia, to the feelings of seeing their dream finally become reality, Adam and Sando break it all down here. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Jason Gearld has worked for the sport's most iconic brands, including Fox Racing, but after years helping others grow their dreams, Jason decided it was time to develop the company he'd always wanted. Jason went all-in and started Phoenix Handlebars. While the company has seen early success, he wants more. Luke takes a deep dive into how Gearld has grown his company thus far and what he can to do get more attention and revenue in 2020 and beyond. Follow Jason on Instagram: www.instagram.com/phoenixhandlebars Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_media Impakt Media: www.thinkimpakt.com

This week Daniel Blair, Chris Cooksey and Producer Joe talk Cooksey's new article about 10 years worth of rookies. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the code to the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS WWW.NATURESBAKERY.COM WWW.MOTOSPORT.COM WWW.FLYRACING.COM WWW.SKVI.COM WWW.MIKAMETALS.COM WWW.SCOTT-SPORTS.COM WWW.NOTOIL.COM WWW.KHMODESTO.COM WWW.GUTSRACING.COM WWW.EMTRACING.COM WWW.KEYBAR.US WWW.REPRACINGMX.COM

Last Saturday night, Penrite Honda won both Australian Supercross Championships in clutch fashion, with Justin Brayton and Chris Blose coming from behind to claim the crowns. It was an emotional experience for team owner Yarrive Konsky, not just because they won, but also because the AUS-X Open means so much to Australian racing. Also, because Yarrive loves racing so damned much. In this interview conducted directly after the post-race press conference, Yarrive fights back the emotion while reflecting on his journey to this point, and also discusses why he's decided to expand into an American operation for 2020. You might not find a more insightful, passionate supporter of dirt bike racing than Yarrive, who has been told he could be driving a Porsche if he put more time into his other businesses—but who would rather just drive a van and haul dirt bikes. Forever. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

This week Daniel Blair and Producer Joe take your listener questions. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the code to the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS WWW.NATURESBAKERY.COM WWW.MOTOSPORT.COM WWW.FLYRACING.COM WWW.SKVI.COM WWW.MIKAMETALS.COM WWW.SCOTT-SPORTS.COM WWW.NOTOIL.COM WWW.KHMODESTO.COM WWW.GUTSRACING.COM WWW.EMTRACING.COM WWW.KEYBAR.US WWW.REPRACINGMX.COM

The conversation after this year's Monster Energy AUS-X Open drifted in a different direction. While the post-race press conference is supposed to allow race winners and champions to talk about their night and their season, nearly every rider on the stage—Chad Reed, Jason Anderson, Justin Brayton, Chris Blose, Dan Reardon, and Josh Hill—mentioned the perspective and enjoyment they've gained as they continued racing at an older age. For Reed, Brayton, and Blose, that includes defying the odds of conventional competitiveness; for Hill and Reardon, it included comebacks from retirement. Even Anderson, only 26, feels he's gained much maturity in the last year. There's only one exception to this concept: the 16-year-old Jett Lawrence, who added some hilarity to the conversation and also explained his background with Reed. Jason Weigandt hosts the event, and you'll enjoy the perspective of some of the wise men of this business. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

This week Daniel Blair and Producer Joe take your listener questions. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the code to the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS WWW.NATURESBAKERY.COM WWW.MOTOSPORT.COM WWW.FLYRACING.COM WWW.SKVI.COM WWW.MIKAMETALS.COM WWW.SCOTT-SPORTS.COM WWW.NOTOIL.COM WWW.KHMODESTO.COM WWW.GUTSRACING.COM WWW.EMTRACING.COM WWW.KEYBAR.US WWW.REPRACINGMX.COM

Paul Perebijnos is a name you may know from his work with PulpMX, or perhaps because of his time as Dean Wilson's mechanic during Dean's outdoor title run, but you may not know he's also one of the moto industry's most respected brand managers. Paul joins Luke Nesler to discuss his recent move from Pro Taper to Renthal as their United States brand manager, and what he has in store to reenergize the iconic brand. Follow Paul on Instagram: www.instagram.com/paulperebijnos Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_media Renthal: www.renthal.com Impakt Media: www.thinkimpakt.com

Jason Weigandt sat down with new JGR/Yoshimura Suzuki rider Joey Savatgy in the pits at the Monster Energy S-X Open in Auckland, New Zealand, to discuss his long journey toward getting a ride for 2020. After a solid rookie season with Monster Energy Kawasaki, Savatgy was left looking for work once Kawasaki promoted Adam Cianciarulo to Savatgy's old spot as a 450 factory rider. Savatgy would appear to have an easy home with JGR and Suzuki, but as that team sputtered finding funding, Joey was left to wait, wait, and wait some more. What was that process like? Did he ever consider the privateer route—or quitting altogether? Is he bitter about being in this situation in the first place? Savatgy gets honest in this edition of the Racer X Exhaust Podcast. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

This week Daniel Blair and Producer Joe take your listener questions. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the code to the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS WWW.NATURESBAKERY.COM WWW.MOTOSPORT.COM WWW.FLYRACING.COM WWW.SKVI.COM WWW.MIKAMETALS.COM WWW.SCOTT-SPORTS.COM WWW.NOTOIL.COM WWW.KHMODESTO.COM WWW.GUTSRACING.COM WWW.EMTRACING.COM WWW.KEYBAR.US WWW.REPRACINGMX.COM

Jason Weigandt is overseas to announce the Monster Energy SX Open in Auckland, New Zealand, and also the Monster Energy AUS-X Open in Melbourne, Australia. He also hosted a Friday press conference to kick off the New Zealand event, featuring off-season updates from Jason Anderson and Joey Savatgy, Ricky Carmichael, Chad Reed, and New Zealand legend Ben Townley telling some old war stories, Kiwi FMX rider Levi Sherwood announcing his retirement, Australian supercross contender Luke Clout on his goals of winning a championship, and New Zealand's own Cody Cooper explaining his decision to give supercross a go. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Brett Smith, also know as BJ Smith, joins Luke Nesler on the Moto Marketing Podcast to talk about how he created the popular brand We Went Fast. What started as a passion to tell cool stories from the past is now one of the most talked-about brands among old-school moto heads. What you may not know is the story about how We Went Fast came to be. In a prime example of not overthinking the situation and just getting started, Brett created his media company from nothing more than an Instagram account and never looked back. Learn More About We Went Fast: www.wewentfast.com Follow We Went Fast on Instagram: @WeWentFast Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: @LukeNesler Learn More About Impakt Media: www.thinkimpakt.com

After a frank conversation last week about riders branding themselves via unfiltered interviews and out-of-the-box thinking, Jason Weigandt and Lucas Mirtl hook up for part two of a long chat. This time out, Mirtl explains his wild pathway from Australian freestyle motocross mechanic to accidental agent to today's role as a growing power broker in the racing world. The guy even lived on the beach at one point because he didn't have a place to live! The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

This week Daniel Blair and Producer Joe take your listener questions. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the code to the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS WWW.NATURESBAKERY.COM WWW.MOTOSPORT.COM WWW.FLYRACING.COM WWW.SKVI.COM WWW.MIKAMETALS.COM WWW.SCOTT-SPORTS.COM WWW.NOTOIL.COM WWW.KHMODESTO.COM WWW.GUTSRACING.COM WWW.EMTRACING.COM WWW.KEYBAR.US WWW.REPRACINGMX.COM

Agents are about as well-liked as lawyers from an outsider's perspective, but Lucas Mirtl, agent for many top riders in the sport, says his job is more about the human side than the business side. You know the awesome new Ryan Villopoto persona? He helped shape that. You know Hunter and Jett Lawrence? He was on them long before most in the industry. Lucas has placed a lot of riders in good spots, but he's also had his struggles (finding a place for Joey Savatgy for 2020). In part 1 of this extended interview with Jason Weigandt, you'll learn why an agent can do much more than just comb through a contract with his athletes.   The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

This week Daniel Blair and Producer Joe take your listener questions. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the code to the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS WWW.NATURESBAKERY.COM WWW.MOTOSPORT.COM WWW.FLYRACING.COM WWW.SKVI.COM WWW.MIKAMETALS.COM WWW.SCOTT-SPORTS.COM WWW.NOTOIL.COM WWW.KHMODESTO.COM WWW.GUTSRACING.COM WWW.EMTRACING.COM WWW.KEYBAR.US WWW.REPRACINGMX.COM

The always-friendly Marvin Musquin sat down with Jason Weigandt to talk about his knee injury, his age, his continuing work with Aldon Baker, his dreams of moving to the U.S. as a young racer, and more. Can Marvin, who will be 30 in December, be at his best when Anaheim comes? In addition, Weigandt provides some thoughts on the Monster Energy Cup and the latest update on JGR Suzuki's status for 2020. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

DC welcomes a new show to the Racer X Podcast Network: The Moto Marketing Podcast hosted by Luke Nesler. This truly is a podcast unlike any other. It will feature some of the most iconic moto brands and athletes discussing how they’ve developed and grown their brands. Luke and his co-host, George Cicci, will also bring insight about growing your own company or personal brand. If you’re trying to grow your moto business or become more appealing to sponsors, this is the show for you.

This week Daniel Blair, Cooksey, and Producer Joe recap the 2019 Monster Energy Cup. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the code to the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS WWW.NATURESBAKERY.COM WWW.MOTOSPORT.COM WWW.FLYRACING.COM WWW.SKVI.COM WWW.MIKAMETALS.COM WWW.SCOTT-SPORTS.COM WWW.NOTOIL.COM WWW.KHMODESTO.COM WWW.GUTSRACING.COM WWW.EMTRACING.COM WWW.KEYBAR.US WWW.REPRACINGMX.COM

KTM announced its factory teams for 2020 via a media intro at the factory test track last week. Jason Weigandt was asked to host the event, and he pressed record so you can hear from KTM North America CEO John Hines, Cooper Webb, Marvin Musquin, Ian Harrison, Blake Baggett, Justin Bogle, Forrest Butler, Michael Byrne, Brandon Hartranft, Pierce Brown, Derek Drake, Brian Moreua, and Tyler Keefe. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

This week Daniel Blair and Producer Joe read listener's Monster Energy Cup Predictions. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the code to the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS WWW.NATURESBAKERY.COM WWW.MOTOSPORT.COM WWW.FLYRACING.COM WWW.SKVI.COM WWW.MIKAMETALS.COM WWW.SCOTT-SPORTS.COM WWW.NOTOIL.COM WWW.KHMODESTO.COM WWW.GUTSRACING.COM WWW.EMTRACING.COM WWW.KEYBAR.US WWW.REPRACINGMX.COM

This week Daniel Blair and Producer Joe talk Red Bull Straight Rhythm. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the code to the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS WWW.NATURESBAKERY.COM WWW.MOTOSPORT.COM WWW.FLYRACING.COM WWW.SKVI.COM WWW.MIKAMETALS.COM WWW.SCOTT-SPORTS.COM WWW.NOTOIL.COM WWW.KHMODESTO.COM WWW.GUTSRACING.COM WWW.EMTRACING.COM WWW.KEYBAR.US WWW.REPRACINGMX.COM

What was the atmosphere and the attitude really like for teams and riders at this year’s FIM Monster Energy Motocross of Nations? Jason Weigandt chats with Lewis Phillips of MXVice to talk Assen, GP gossip, the European fans’ view of Team USA, and more. Lewis is one who firmly believes Team USA has to attend the Nations each year to make it what it is, and whenever the team loses, he’s afraid they won’t come back! So who pays for it and what makes this event make sense? Weigandt and Phillips try to figure out (and solve) the world’s problems. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

This week Daniel Blair Vincent Blair and Producer Joe talk about V$'s moto career and why he got out. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the code to the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS WWW.NATURESBAKERY.COM WWW.MOTOSPORT.COM WWW.FLYRACING.COM WWW.SKVI.COM WWW.MIKAMETALS.COM WWW.SCOTT-SPORTS.COM WWW.NOTOIL.COM WWW.KHMODESTO.COM WWW.GUTSRACING.COM WWW.EMTRACING.COM WWW.KEYBAR.US WWW.REPRACINGMX.COM

There are multiple prongs to building an electric motocross infrastructure. Building the bikes and getting riders to try them is just a start—and Cobra and KTM have taken that step by introducing race-ready electric minicycles that will be available shortly. But what about the racing rules? Why should riders want to try these bikes in the first place? Cobra Moto president Sean Hilbert joins Jason Weigandt to talk about the process behind the scenes that will make electric make sense. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

This week Daniel Blair and Producer Joe talk about the off season and what's to come. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the code to the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS WWW.NATURESBAKERY.COM WWW.MOTOSPORT.COM WWW.FLYRACING.COM WWW.SKVI.COM WWW.MIKAMETALS.COM WWW.SCOTT-SPORTS.COM WWW.NOTOIL.COM WWW.KHMODESTO.COM WWW.GUTSRACING.COM WWW.EMTRACING.COM WWW.KEYBAR.US WWW.REPRACINGMX.COM

Ryan Ragland was once a racer, then a mechanic and R&D man at KTM. But he was completely and totally out of the industry by the time he accidentally invented a way to save it. Ragland, an engineer by trade and at heart, just wanted to share his love of motorcycles with his son, so he crudely grafted a cordless drill motor, RC car batteries, and a chain drive onto a balance bike. When the rest of his neighborhood saw his invention, they soon wanted one too. Thus, prototypes were built, and a company and brand—Stacyc (for stability cycle)—were born. With youth interest in motorcycling fading, the industry has been waiting for a jolt like this, so much so that Harley-Davidson decided to buy the Stacyc brand outright. But Ragland is still there, turning his dream of getting one young kid riding into a dream scenario for an entire industry. In this episode of the Racer X Exhaust Podcast, Ragland chats with Jason Weigandt to share the story of sharing the joy of riding. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

This week Daniel Blair and "Snap-On Dan" talk about the off season and what's to come. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the code to the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS WWW.NATURESBAKERY.COM WWW.MOTOSPORT.COM WWW.FLYRACING.COM WWW.SKVI.COM WWW.MIKAMETALS.COM WWW.SCOTT-SPORTS.COM WWW.NOTOIL.COM WWW.KHMODESTO.COM WWW.GUTSRACING.COM WWW.EMTRACING.COM WWW.KEYBAR.US WWW.REPRACINGMX.COM

Three years ago, Briar Bauman wasn't on the list of would-be champions in American Flat Track—in fact, he was just trying to scrape together purse money to make it to the races. That's all Bauman needed, because his first love is simply being at the track and hanging with his flat track family (including girlfriend Shayna Texter, a Red Bull KTM contender in the Singles class). Then Briar started to put results on the board. He picked up a factory Indian ride this year and skyrocketed right to the top of the charts. With two races remaining in 2019, he holds a big points lead in the Twins division. That should add a lot of pressure, but he's stayed true to his old model: having fun with his friends at the racetrack is priority number one, and the rest comes easy. In this podcast, Jason Weigandt chats with Bauman about handling the points lead, the stumbles on his march to the top, and his relationship with current AFT Champion Jared Mees, who has gone from friend and mentor to title rival. Oh, and those special nights when he and his brother Bronson battle for the win in the Twins class while Shayna fights for the victory in the Singles class! It's all coming at Briar quite fast, but you'll enjoy learning how he keeps it in perspective. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

This week Daniel Blair and Weege talk about the off season and what's to come. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the code to the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS WWW.NATURESBAKERY.COM WWW.MOTOSPORT.COM WWW.FLYRACING.COM WWW.SKVI.COM WWW.MIKAMETALS.COM WWW.SCOTT-SPORTS.COM WWW.NOTOIL.COM WWW.KHMODESTO.COM WWW.GUTSRACING.COM WWW.EMTRACING.COM WWW.KEYBAR.US WWW.REPRACINGMX.COM

Team USA holds an annual press conference before the final round of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross, and honestly, it's usually pretty boring. The team talks about expecting and wanting to win, but after last year's not-even-on-the-podium performance on home soil at RedBud, it's clear just saying it doesn't equate to winning it. This year, Team USA faces a really steep challenge, with European sand and a home track for what's shaping up to be the strongest team at the event, Holland. However, by listening closely to this year's press conference, you can decode certain facts that can improve Team USA's chances. They might be underdogs, but this also might work to their advantage. Jason Weigandt hosts both the press conference and this podcast, offering some analysis of why what Team USA is saying might just improve their chances of winning. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

A 250 championship is usually followed with thoughts of how the young champ will perform in the big-bike class. Adam Cianciarulo's 250 National Motocross Championship is different. This is a moment that is frozen in time because of the journey it took Adam—and his team—to get there. In this episode of the Racer X Exhaust Podcast, Jason Weigandt recaps the day at the Ironman National and logs some interviews during the actual post-race championship party for Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki, including chats with Adam, his coach Nick Wey, team owner Mitch Payton, and even Cole Seely, who stopped by to talk retirement and congratulate his friend. Most of all, this all provides a little perspective on a rider who has more perspective on himself than most. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Post-race interviews from the Ironman National: 250 Class Justin Cooper, Dylan Ferrandis 450 Class (15:34) Ken Roczen, Zach Osborne 2019 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Champions (27:25) Eli Tomac, Adam Cianciarulo

This week Daniel Blair and Producer Joe talk about the 2019 Ironman National final round of the outdoor series. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the code to the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS WWW.NATURESBAKERY.COM WWW.MOTOSPORT.COM WWW.FLYRACING.COM WWW.SKVI.COM WWW.MIKAMETALS.COM WWW.SCOTT-SPORTS.COM WWW.NOTOIL.COM WWW.KHMODESTO.COM WWW.GUTSRACING.COM WWW.EMTRACING.COM WWW.KEYBAR.US WWW.REPRACINGMX.COM

Is there too much money in motocross? Well, it's more expensive than it once was but it's nothing compared to car racing, which literally requires seven figure commitments from families or sponsors to advance even a talented driver to the highest levels. Jason Weigandt sits down with his fellow American Flat Track series broadcaster AJ Allmendinger--a race winner in IndyCar, NASCAR Cup and sports car racing, and one of the most dynamic personalities in the sport--to compare and contrast motorcycle racing and car racing. It's a fascinating look into the economics, schedules, technology and pressure of racing at all levels. Weege says this is one of his favorite podcasts ever! The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

This week Daniel Blair, Vince "V$" Blair, and Producer Joe talk about the 2019 Budds Creek National. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the code to the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS WWW.NATURESBAKERY.COM WWW.MOTOSPORT.COM WWW.FLYRACING.COM WWW.SKVI.COM WWW.MIKAMETALS.COM WWW.SCOTT-SPORTS.COM WWW.NOTOIL.COM WWW.KHMODESTO.COM WWW.GUTSRACING.COM WWW.EMTRACING.COM WWW.KEYBAR.US WWW.REPRACINGMX.COM

Time for our annual check-in with Ryan Sipes, now in year two of his do-it-all program racing supercross, motocross, off-road, flat track, and more. This year Sipes has already notched wins at the Hawaiian Supercross, the Sturgis TT round of American Flat Track, and even some sort of hillclimb, which he explains here. He also has a new video series via Red Bull that follows his journey. And what a journey it is, considering Sipes not only tries and succeeds at these events but builds his own bikes as well. Oh, and then there's the Erzburgrodeo, which is an entirely different story. In this podcast with Jason Weigandt, Sipes explains how he tries to learn and pick up the process of each racing discipline, and then how he applies it in practice and on race day. Who knows? He might not be the only one doing this someday.   The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

This week Daniel Blair, Snap-On Dan, and Producer Joe talk about the 2019 Unadilla National. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the code to the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS WWW.NATURESBAKERY.COM WWW.MOTOSPORT.COM WWW.FLYRACING.COM WWW.SKVI.COM WWW.MIKAMETALS.COM WWW.SCOTT-SPORTS.COM WWW.NOTOIL.COM WWW.KHMODESTO.COM WWW.GUTSRACING.COM WWW.EMTRACING.COM WWW.KEYBAR.US WWW.REPRACINGMX.COM

Post-race interviews from the Unadilla National: 250 Class Chase Sexton, Adam Cianciarulo, Dylan Ferrandis 450 Class (10:07) Zach Osborne, Marvin Musquin, Eli Tomac

The dizzying array of classes and ages makes it tough to understand what happens at the Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn's, but Jason Weigandt cracks the code in this episode of The Racer X Exhaust Podcast. You'll hear his conversations with Jalek Swoll and Jett Lawrence, who are set to race pro at Unadilla this weekend, and also get some insight into their styles and personalities. Also, who are the biggest stars further out on the horizon? Familiar last names Vohland and Deegan are making their way to the front. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Austin Forkner was aces in the races in this year's 250SX East Region Championship, but his daytime qualifying sessions were dotted with big crashes—and one finally bit him in Nashville. A torn ACL ended his title hopes, but not before a desperation attempt to salvage his season in New Jersey. In this edition of The Racer X Exhaust Podcast, Jason Weigandt sits down with Forkner to discuss the season, the crash, the night in New Jersey, his progression as a pro, his start in racing, and more. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

This week Daniel Blair, Chris "Cooksey" Cooksey, and Producer Joe talk about the 2019 Washougal National. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the code to the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS WWW.NATURESBAKERY.COM WWW.MOTOSPORT.COM WWW.FLYRACING.COM WWW.SKVI.COM WWW.MIKAMETALS.COM WWW.SCOTT-SPORTS.COM WWW.NOTOIL.COM WWW.KHMODESTO.COM WWW.GUTSRACING.COM WWW.EMTRACING.COM WWW.KEYBAR.US WWW.REPRACINGMX.COM

This week Daniel Blair, Mike "Jason Statham" Mason, and Producer Joe talk about the 2019 Millville National. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the code to the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS WWW.NATURESBAKERY.COM WWW.MOTOSPORT.COM WWW.FLYRACING.COM WWW.SKVI.COM WWW.MIKAMETALS.COM WWW.SCOTT-SPORTS.COM WWW.NOTOIL.COM WWW.KHMODESTO.COM WWW.GUTSRACING.COM WWW.EMTRACING.COM WWW.KEYBAR.US WWW.REPRACINGMX.COM

In January, Blake Savage crashed while riding with Ken Roczen and suffered an immediate loss of feeling and movement. We checked in with him in March and found him making huge strides, and he continues to do so today. Savage works with both Roczen and Chase Sexton, who are working on a different kind of recovery after a rough stretch of three races in Lucas Oil Pro Motocross. Savage talks to Jason Weigandt to provide an update on himself and his riders in this edition of the Racer X Exhaust Podcast. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

You want to make it in the sport of motocross and supercross? It's not easy. Jacob Hayes is a multi-time AMA Amateur National Champion at Loretta Lynn Ranch and the 2018 AMSOIL Arenacross Champion. But Arenacross is gone, and Hayes is trying to make the grade in the world's biggest series, grabbing top-fives in stadiums and top-tens outdoors. The CycleTrader.com/Rock River Yamaha rider doesn't know what's in store for next year yet—he's just grinding away every day in North Carolina with his trainer, Seth Rarick, at his side. These boys put in work, but so does everyone else on the line. Jason Weigandt jumps in with Rarick and Hayes for a drive to the practice track and some bench racing between motos. It's an interesting listen about life in the trenches during the week. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

This week Daniel Blair, Stank Dog and Producer Joe talk about the 2019 Red Bud National. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the code to the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS WWW.NATURESBAKERY.COM WWW.MOTOSPORT.COM WWW.FLYRACING.COM WWW.SKVI.COM WWW.MIKAMETALS.COM WWW.SCOTT-SPORTS.COM WWW.NOTOIL.COM WWW.KHMODESTO.COM WWW.GUTSRACING.COM WWW.EMTRACING.COM WWW.KEYBAR.US WWW.REPRACINGMX.COM

Jordan Bailey isn't a household name at the pro level yet, but the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna rider is quite a character behind the scenes. At Southwick, Jason Weigandt turned a recorder on and fired questions at the talkative 19-year-old, and soon Jordan drew the likes of team owner Bobby Hewitt, best buddy Chase Sexton, and teammate Zach Osborne into the chat. You'd be surprised how fun and friendly the riders are with each other the day before a race. Hey, it's just like you bench racing with your buds, only at the professional level. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Post-race interviews from the Southwick National: 250 Class Justin Cooper, Dylan Ferrandis, Adam Cianciarulo 450 Class (13:56) Eli Tomac, Zach Osborne, Marvin Musquin

This week Daniel Blair and Producer Joe talk about the 2019 Southwick National in Southwick, MA. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the code to the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS WWW.NATURESBAKERY.COM WWW.MOTOSPORT.COM WWW.FLYRACING.COM WWW.SKVI.COM WWW.MIKAMETALS.COM WWW.SCOTT-SPORTS.COM WWW.NOTOIL.COM WWW.KHMODESTO.COM WWW.GUTSRACING.COM WWW.EMTRACING.COM WWW.KEYBAR.US WWW.REPRACINGMX.COM

This week Daniel Blair, Vincent "V$" Blair, and Producer Joe talk about the 2019 National in Jacksonville, FL. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the code to the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS WWW.NATURESBAKERY.COM WWW.MOTOSPORT.COM WWW.FLYRACING.COM WWW.SKVI.COM WWW.MIKAMETALS.COM WWW.SCOTT-SPORTS.COM WWW.NOTOIL.COM WWW.KHMODESTO.COM WWW.GUTSRACING.COM WWW.EMTRACING.COM WWW.KEYBAR.US WWW.REPRACINGMX.COM  

This week Daniel Blair, Snap-On Dan, and Producer Joe talk about the 2019 National at Hight Point. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the code to the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS WWW.NATURESBAKERY.COM WWW.MOTOSPORT.COM WWW.FLYRACING.COM WWW.SKVI.COM WWW.MIKAMETALS.COM WWW.SCOTT-SPORTS.COM WWW.NOTOIL.COM WWW.KHMODESTO.COM WWW.GUTSRACING.COM WWW.EMTRACING.COM WWW.KEYBAR.US WWW.REPRACINGMX.COM  

This week Daniel Blair, Hobo Nick, and Producer Joe talk about everything except moto. It's an off weekend and that's how they get down. The original three Bat Bros are back! Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the code to the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS WWW.NATURESBAKERY.COM WWW.MOTOSPORT.COM WWW.FLYRACING.COM WWW.SKVI.COM WWW.MIKAMETALS.COM WWW.SCOTT-SPORTS.COM WWW.NOTOIL.COM WWW.KHMODESTO.COM WWW.GUTSRACING.COM WWW.EMTRACING.COM WWW.KEYBAR.US WWW.REPRACINGMX.COM  

Cole Seely can say he's done one thing on a supercross track no one else has: ridden with a license plate. He might have connections at factory Honda HRC, but he built his dual sport CRF450L himself, and then got a surprise when he saw how capable the bike was when blitzing whoops and scrubbing jumps at the test track. But Seely has always done things his way, and his off-track interests make him much different than most of his peers. In the serious business on the track, though, he's just trying to match himself. After massive, career-threatening injuries in 2018, Cole admits he's not back to his old form, and he's had to adjust his own standards as he continues the rebuilding process. Can he get back to his old racing self? He reveals quite a bit in this interview with Jason Weigandt. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

This week Daniel Blair, Guts Racing's Andy Gregg, and Producer Joe talk about the 2019 Thunder Valley National in Lakewood, Colorado. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the code to the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS WWW.NATURESBAKERY.COM WWW.MOTOSPORT.COM WWW.FLYRACING.COM WWW.SKVI.COM WWW.MIKAMETALS.COM WWW.SCOTT-SPORTS.COM WWW.NOTOIL.COM WWW.KHMODESTO.COM WWW.GUTSRACING.COM WWW.EMTRACING.COM WWW.KEYBAR.US WWW.REPRACINGMX.COM  

This week Daniel Blair, Chris "Cooksey" Cooksey, and Producer Joe talk about the 2019 Fox Raceway National Motocross in Pala, California.  Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the code to the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS WWW.NATURESBAKERY.COM WWW.FLYRACING.COM WWW.SKVI.COM WWW.MIKAMETALS.COM WWW.SCOTT-SPORTS.COM WWW.NOTOIL.COM WWW.KHMODESTO.COM WWW.GUTSRACING.COM WWW.EMTRACING.COM WWW.KEYBAR.US WWW.REPRACINGMX.COM  

Post-race interviews from the Fox Raceway National: 250 Class Adam Cianciarulo, Justin Cooper, Dylan Ferrandis 450 Class (13:12) Eli Tomac, Marvin Musquin, Ken Roczen

He's finally done. He finally said it. James Stewart is retired. Yeah, you already knew he was done, but with his retirement official, we can begin the real reviews of James Stewart's career. Here comes a conversation with Racer X Online editors Jason Weigandt and Chase Stallo, discussing the timing and execution of Stewart's announcement (Fridays at 5 pm?), how difficult life at the top of the sport must be (and yet how difficult it must be to leave that behind), and how Stewart will shine much brighter under history's light. Lots to unpack here, so let's get to it! The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

It's the "Main Event Moto 3rd Annual Hangtown Call From The Cave". They drink a lot of beer, watch the races, and try to keep it together. This year Daniel Blair and Producer Joe are joined in the batcave by 2008 Canadian Motocross Champion Eric Nye and by 4 time X Games gold medalist Mike Mason. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the code to the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS WWW.NATURESBAKERY.COM WWW.FLYRACING.COM WWW.SKVI.COM WWW.MIKAMETALS.COM WWW.SCOTT-SPORTS.COM WWW.NOTOIL.COM WWW.KHMODESTO.COM WWW.GUTSRACING.COM WWW.EMTRACING.COM WWW.KEYBAR.US WWW.REPRACINGMX.COM

Top contenders in the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship gathered on a rainy Thursday afternoon at Hangtown, and because the rain meant no riding, they had time to provide more in-depth answers than usual at the series-opening presser. Enjoy an hour of perspective from Eli Tomac, Ken Roczen, Marvin Musquin, Zach Osborne, Dylan Ferrandis, Chase Sexton, Alex Martin, and Adam Cianciarulo, hosted by Jason Weigandt. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Every week, Daniel Blair brings opinions and perspectives on the sport of moto with his friends and enemies. This Week: Daniel Blair, Stankdog, and Producer Joe in the batcave. We got the man who isn't on this podcast network nearly enough, Weege himself. We also got his homeboy, THEE Grant Langston. Hang out with us as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails.  -Keep an ear out for the code to our weekly "No Toil Giveaway"- -Become a part of our Motohead family -  @Maineventmoto :::> SHOUT OUT TO OUR SPONSORS WWW.NATURESBAKERY.COM WWW.FLYRACING.COM WWW.SKVI.COM WWW.MIKAMETALS.COM WWW.SCOTT-SPORTS.COM WWW.NOTOIL.COM WWW.KHMODESTO.COM WWW.GUTSRACING.COM WWW.EMTRACING.COM WWW.KEYBAR.US WWW.REPRACINGMX.COM

Former professional SX/MX/AX racer Daniel Blair has found his calling in motocross media, partly because of the lessons learned from racing—and not just expert analysis. In this hourlong chat with Jason Weigandt, Blair laments not working harder in his twenties to improve his results and explains why that has motivated him to try harder than ever with his current jobs. Today, Blair hosts Race Day Live, the Monster Energy Supercross pre-race and qualifying show, and is sideline reporter for NBCSN's supercross TV broadcasts. He also hosts his own weekly podcast, Main Event Moto, which moves under the Racer X Podcast Network umbrella next week. Be sure to subscribe to the network to get the latest from Blair (and Weege and much more). The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Post-race interviews from the Las Vegas Supercross: 250SX Chase Sexton, Dylan Ferrandis 450SX (14:11) Marvin Musquin, Eli Tomac, Cooper Webb

Enjoy a wild, unfiltered night on the eve of the final round of the 2019 Monster Energy Supercross Championship from Las Vegas in front of a live audience of rabid supercross fans. Hosts Jason Weigandt, Steve Matthes, Kris Keefer, and Jason Thomas were joined by special guests Ryan Villopoto, Chad Reed, and Davey Coombs. 

Enjoy a wild, unfiltered night on the eve of the East Rutherford Supercross in front of a live audience of rabid supercross fans. Hosts Jason Weigandt, Steve Matthes, and Jason Thomas were joined by special guests Davey Coombs, Damon Bradshaw, and Barry Carsten.

Post-race interviews from the East Rutherford Supercross: 250SX Justin Cooper, Mitchell Oldenburg, Chase Sexton 450SX Eli Tomac, Zach Osborne, Cooper Webb

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Joey Savatgy is not sure what to do. In today's social media age, he knows fans wants more transparency and honesty, but if he says too much, he'll be labeled a complainer. In part two of this Exhaust podcast with Jason Weigandt, Joey talks about getting heat for falling in front of Ken Roczen in Nashville, the reaction from fans when he signed with Monster Energy Kawasaki, and what went down at the Monster Energy Cup, where he moved over for new teammate Eli Tomac. It's been a good season for Savatgy on the racetrack, and he's also working hard on fixing his reputation off of it. Have a listen here to get his thoughts on the process. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

When Monster Energy Kawasaki announced that Joey Savatgy would take a factory 450 slot for 2019, fans voiced their complaints. This was puzzling, because while Savatgy had come up short of 250 titles in heartbreaking fashion, he was at least a proven race winner. Why did the fans spin so negative? In Part 1 of this interview, Jason Weigandt asks about his rookie 450SX season—which has been good enough to quiet his detractors—but also about Joey's persona and personality. Joey's been through some battles, but he tries to keep his feelings to himself and take the high road, which was fine before the days of social media but leaves people wanting more in an age of transparency. Joey understands that, but he's also staying true to himself. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Each week, Race Tech will be giving away a Race Tech Gold Valve Kit and Swag Bag. Visit www.racetech.com/contest/weegeshow for your chance to win. Race Tech Gold Valves provide a plush feel with drastically improved bottoming resistance and increased traction. 100% guaranteed and made in the USA.

Post-race interviews from the Denver Supercross: 250SX Colt Nichols, Dylan Ferrandis, Adam Cianciarulo 450SX Marvin Musquin, Cooper Webb, Eli Tomac

Jason Weigandt cornered Adam Cianciarulo and his coach Nick Wey for an in-depth conversation inside the Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki truck. Adam has made great strides this season as he battles for the 250SX West Region Championship, and he gives Wey, a longtime pro racer with plenty of podiums on his résumé, credit for a lot of it. But what do they work on? Weigandt pressed for specifics and learned about Adam managing the emotions of racing, how Wey presses his buttons—and then even Mitch Payton gets in on the conversation, comparing the modern racer to the days when Wey was a racer himself. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Post-race interviews from the Nashville Supercross: 250SX Justin Cooper, Chase Sexton, Martin Davalos 450SX Cooper Webb, Blake Baggett, Eli Tomac

Jason Weigandt chats with author Brett Smith about the most expensive photo in motocross history—the million-to-one Ricky Carmichael shot, taken from the stands, that led to an Oakley billboard in Los Angeles—a rare boost of mainstream exposure. Smith penned the story for the latest issue of Racer X Illustrated—"One Hit Wonder," which you can read right now at digital.racerxonline.com—and joins Weigandt for a chat about the process of tracking down a story no one understood in full. Even the photographer himself had no idea how his photo ended up becoming part of a famous Oakley ad campaign! Later, Weigandt also chats with Davey Coombs about the story he wrote in our new issue, "Waiting for Answers," which you can read right now at digital.racerxonline.com. In the article, DC gives the latest update on Broc Tickle's WADA anti-doping case. Coombs talks about the latest developments with the AMA, FIM, WADA, drug testing in the sport, and what he thinks is coming next. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

David Vuillemin captured premier-class supercross race wins while battling some of the best ever—he's one of the few who can claim to have beaten both Jeremy McGrath and Ricky Carmichael for a victory—and these days works with fellow Frenchmen Marvin Musquin and Dylan Ferrandis. His influence was felt on Saturday, when both riders took the 450SX and 250SX victories in Seattle. Vuillemin is one of the most outspoken and unfiltered characters in the sport. In this podcast, recorded during the Seattle post-race press conference, he shares his thoughts on many topics, such as Chad Reed still being the best in the whoops and how starts don't matter as much as people say. DV doesn't focus on the mental game, the hype, or the gossip: he looks at the riding. The riding is what matters. There's some similar no-nonsense work going on in the helmet game these days, as a focus on concussions has led many helmet companies to make huge improvements. Many brands use MIPS to improve the safety of their helmets. What's the science behind it? Company CEO Johan Thiel comes on to discuss. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

It was news both tragic and shocking: in January, former pro racer Blake Savage went riding with his brother-in-law, Ken Roczen. He crashed and broke the C5, C6, and C7 vertebrae in his neck, leaving him with limited feeling and movement. Over the last two months, Blake—who is the trainer for Roczen, Chase Sexton, Cole Seely, and Christian Craig—has fought hard to regain some movement and feeling, but his battle will continue as he attempts to walk again. What's the experience like? Jason Weigandt chatted with Blake about the process for this podcast, and Blake got raw with the emotional highs and lows, the work, and his hopes for the future. Blake had his own insurance at the time of the injury, but few policies can stand up to the huge medical costs associated with this injury. You can visit Road2Recovery.com to donate to Blake's cause—the more therapy he can do, the better his chances. For now, Blake keeps working, while also continuing to provide training advice to his riders. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Post-race interviews from the Atlanta Supercross: 250SX Austin Forkner, Dylan Ferrandis, Adam Cianciarulo 450SX (09:17) Marvin Musquin, Blake Baggett, Cooper Webb

It’s the season we all dream of: a competitive, unpredictable tilt with surprise winners and contenders, comeback stories, and more. The 2019 season of Monster Energy Supercross (which will somehow be halfway over halfway through this weekend’s main event in Atlanta) is worthy of some epic bench racing, so Jason Weigandt sat down to talk about it. With himself! Here’s 40-some minutes of thoughts on Webb, Roczen, Marvin, Tomac, 250 East/West, and more, as a special bonus episode of the Racer X Exhaust Podcast. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Michael Lock, CEO of AMA Pro Racing, is a fascinating interview in his own right, but talking about American Flat Track's recent resurgence makes for an even more compelling show. Lock doesn't fear bold moves, and some major changes in AFT have moved the needle. Why? How? Lock explains it here as the 2019 AFT season opener looms in Daytona on March 14. Plus, this podcast gives a look inside the general motorcycle market, well beyond the racetrack. It's a great talk with one of the most well-spoken insiders in the industry. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Post-race interviews from the Detroit Supercross: 250SX Chase Sexton, Jordon Smith, and Austin Forkner 450SX Chad Reed, Cooper Webb, and Eli Tomac

Two-time and defending AMA EnduroCross Champion Colton Haaker joins Jason Weigandt to talk about the dream of a life in motorcycling, how difficult it was to achieve, and the pressure to stay on top. The top supercross riders face that same thing, but they're under the microscope and can't always articulate their fears. Off-road racers have a little more freedom, and Colton takes full advantage both in this podcast and in his new film, Rare Exception. Enjoy this edition of the Racer X Exhaust podcast and get deeper into the mind of a professional racer. And check out Rare Exception, available now for download on iTunes, Google Play, Amazon, and Vimeo. Colton is also giving away a 125 to promote the film! Go to @coltonhaaker if want to follow and find out more. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Everyone in this industry says they want to help grow the sport. For 18 years, it was Denny Hartwig's only mission. Denny served as communications director for Monster Energy Supercross, engaging local and national media with supercross riders, teams, and tracks in attempts to draw more attention to our sport. Today, he works in NASCAR at Chicagoland Speedway, which provides a lot of perspective on what our sport does right and wrong, and the challenges it faces. Jason Weigandt sat down with Denny to pick his brain on a variety of topics involving supercross and the media. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Feld Entertainment's supercross principals held an open session with the media on Saturday in Minneapolis, taking questions on the too-much-lime-in-the-dirt situation in San Diego and a variety of other topics, including the relationship with the riders, pay, and even Broc Tickle's anti-doping situation. Here's the audio from the meeting.

Post-race interviews from the Minneapolis Supercross: 250SX Justin Cooper, Jordon Smith, and Austin Forkner 450SX Marvin Musquin, Ken Roczen, and Cooper Webb

Excess lime in the track at the San Diego Supercross led to burned skin and beat motorcycles. Jason Weigandt talks about Feld Entertainment's statement on the situation and the latest news on what will surely be known as #limegate. Then, Weigandt sits down with Justin Barcia, and Bam Bam discusses his maturity, past mistakes, and becoming a leader for Monster Energy Yamaha. Barcia's wife, Amber, even joins the conversation to add perspective—she was very much the one who kept Justin on track, even after he grew so frustrated that he considered retirement. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

KTM and Husqvarna are the dominant players in the off-road racing game, but there was a time when brands like Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Yamaha ruled the roost through the rocks and roots. But when several Japanese brands shuttered their programs during the global recession of the late 2000s, the European marques doubled down on off-road. For 2019, Kawasaki has revived its old Team Green off-road squad, shifting the Monster Energy Babbitt's Online Kawasaki team from the now-defunct Amsoil Arenacross series into Grand National Cross Country. Fred Andrews spent nearly a decade racing GNCC for Team Green, and then ran the factory program until it closed. Now that Kawasaki is back, so is Fast Freddie, who will run the outfit along with the Babbitt's team. In this podcast, Jason Weigandt calls up Andrews for tales of building the new team, and also some old war stories from his racing days. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Jason Weigandt teamed up with everyone's favorite grump, "Filthy" Phil Nicoletti, for the long drive through the desert from Corona, California, to Las Vegas. They were headed to Steve Matthes' PulpMX Show, but when you get two talkers from the Northeast on the subject of moto, the conversation is never-ending, so Weigandt turned on the recorder to create this podcast during the drive. It's one hour of talk about local racing, loving riding, hurling F-bombs at competitors, the odd rivals you didn't know Phil had, and the teams you didn't know he rode for. You know something? Weege and Phil never listened to a single song on the radio for the entire three and a half hours of driving because they wouldn't shut up! Enjoy New Jersey and New York snark at its finest in this very positive edition of the Racer X Exhaust Podcast. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Post-race interviews from the Anaheim 2 Supercross: 250SX Shane McElrath, Dylan Ferrandis, and Colt Nichols 450SX (09:25) Cooper WEbb, Marvin Musquin, and Eli Tomac

Justin Bogle and Colt Nichols are two of the most articulate riders in the pits, and they're also best friends, from their racing days on the local Oklahoma scene to where they sit now: Bogle with a new Rocky Mountain ATV/MC-KTM-WPS ride and Nichols leading the 250SX West standings on his Monster Energy/Star Racing Yamaha. It's not always this easy, though, as both have had tough times with injuries and employment. They've always had each other to lean on, though, and that has made all the difference. These days, Bogle is crashing at Nichols' house in California, and they travel to the races together. When Nichols won Anaheim, Bogle was the first to run up and congratulate him. They've been there for the lows, so it's only right to be there for the highs. Jason Weigandt grabs both riders in this episode of the Racer X Exhaust podcast. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Jason Weigandt talks to first-time 450SX winner Blake Baggett before and after his big breakthrough win at the Glendale Supercross.

Post-race interviews from the Glendale Supercross: 250SX Shane McElrath, Colt Nichols, and Adam Cianciarulo 450SX (10:19) Ken Roczen, Jason Anderson, and Blake Baggett

It’s an event so big it can overwhelm even the biggest names in the sport—and that’s why superstars often tell you they’d rather not even win the season opener, aka Anaheim 1, aka A1, aka the most hyped event in the sport. Feld Motor Sports invited all the past Anaheim Supercross winners to press day for the 2019 Monster Energy Supercross season opener, and Jason Weigandt grabbed a few of them to ask about the experience before, during, and after winning at Anaheim. Their answers might surprise you, but this much you can sure of: there’s nothing quite like a win at the Big A. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Enjoy a wild, unfiltered night on the eve of Anaheim 1, in front of a live audience of rabid supercross fans. Jason Weigandt, Steve Matthes, Jason Thomas, and Kris Keefer host, with special guests Davey Coombs and Ryan Villopoto, each talking smack with insider info, jokes, wild predictions, and bench-racing tales. But be prepared: the language, topics, and conversations might be unlike anything you’ve ever heard in this sport before. Villopoto was totally on fire, but hey, with the live audience fired up on Anaheim 1, this was a night unlike any other!

The 2019 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season opened last night inside Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. Hear from the 250 podium of Colt Nichols, Dylan Ferrandis, and Shane McElrath; and the 450 podium of Justin Barcia, Ken Roczen, and Eli Tomac.

There's so much hype, fever, and anticipation for the 2019 season of Monster Energy Supercross that Jason Weigandt is literally able to talk by himself for 40 minutes with some ideas and opinions on what's coming on Saturday. Well, Weege could go 40 minutes on any topic, really, but certainly the season opener is an exceptional event. From Anderson versus Tomac to TV schedules to Roczen and Musquin's status, and even fan questions from Twitter, take in one more hype ramp-up before Saturday night. There's nothing quite like the opener! The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Chad Reed is never afraid to make a change, as he's ridden on five different brands of motorcycles since his 2001 arrival in the U.S. He's even ridden several of the brands twice! But the all-time career leader in supercross starts and podiums is making an exceptionally large move for 2019: he's not only joined JGRMX/Yoshimura Suzuki, but he's selling his Florida home and track to move near JGR's headquarters in North Carolina. Yes, the Reed family is making a wholesale change—although Chad hopes things look familiar on the racetrack. He feels good and thinks some classic Chad Reed results could be just around the corner. Jason Weigandt chats with Chad in this edition of the Racer X Exhaust Podcast. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

The JGR/Yoshimura Suzuki team announced its official 2019 lineup this week, and with four 250 riders and a 450 lineup of Justin Hill and Chad Reed, the squad looks solid. This off-season was not solid, though, because the team endured many stressful moments after losing its title sponsor, trying to find a new one, dealing with the massive injuries to Weston Peick, and trying to find a spot for Reed on the team. In this podcast, Jason Weigandt explains some of the behind-the-scenes stresses on the team and then talks to Hill, who will make his full-time 450SX debut in 2019. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Ryan Sipes took a huge risk. A year ago, he decided to forgo focusing on any one championship to instead try to succeed in five different dirt bike disciplines at once—all in the hopes that he could bring enough value to sponsors via exposure, instead of titles, to make it work. It did work, but only because Ryan succeeded beyond all expectations on the track. He won an American Flat Track race in just his second attempt, he raced Motocross of Nations as part of Team Puerto Rico, he showed top-ten pro motocross speed on Zach Osborne's bike, raced a 125 against 250Fs, and raced GNCC, ISDE, Sprint Enduro, and Straight Rhythm. Now he's been named the AMA Athlete of the Year in National Championship Competitions. And he's headed to Puerto Rico to help rebuild some houses. And he's working on a new schedule for 2019. It all looks great now, but Sipes took on the risk, built his own bikes and program, found some willing sponsors, and made it happen when it all sounded completely crazy. He joins Jason Weigandt to tell his story. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Do you doubt Shane McElrath? It's okay—sometimes he doubts himself. Shane was once a complete unknown on the national level, until Zach Osborne's dad (yup!) took a liking to him and got him some training time at Club MX in South Carolina. Shane improved, then found a way to stay at Club full-time by performing tasks around the facility, like pouring concrete. He got even better the next year, and that's when he got his break: after battling the likes of Cooper Webb at Loretta's, Shane was discovered by the Troy Lee Designs team. He's been a TLD project ever since, and he's delivered five supercross wins and a 250 Class MX overall during the last two seasons. But, thanks to those humble roots, Shane still probably isn't recognized as the 250 title contender he actually is. He's okay with that, though. Staying humble is the mantra Shane preaches every day.   In this episode of the Racer X Exhaust Podcast, Shane talks with Jason Weigandt to explain his journey from local racer to national pro, and how those roots keep him grounded today.   The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

We made a mistake last year. We heard that Jason Anderson was spending more of his off-season in California and less of it riding motos with Marvin Musquin in Florida, and we all believed it was a sign that Anderson was slacking from the traditional Aldon Baker-style program, which means as much Florida time as possible and motos with your workmates, like it or not. Well, we were wrong, because the changes Anderson made last off-season made him better, and he emerged as Monster Energy Supercross Champion. To avoid making the same mistake again, Jason Weigandt called Baker to see how the off-season has gone for all his troops. Is Anderson working just as hard even though he already has a title? Is Musquin going to be okay after a knee injury? How is Cooper Webb dealing with the program? Is Zach Osborne transferring his 250 success to a 450? Let's find out from the man himself. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Jeremy Martin is now an established player in this sport, with two 250 National Motocross Championships and a long-term deal with GEICO Honda. When he was younger, though, he bounced through the amateur ranks looking for his shot and kept training and preparing harder and harder so he would be ready when that day came. He was always prepared, and he's now known as one of the sport's hardest-working and most focused riders. Unfortunately, all that work has been put on hold due to a devastating back injury he suffered in June at the Muddy Creek National—just when he seemed to be at the peak of his powers. In this edition of the Racer X Exhaust Podcast, Jason Weigandt spends an hour with Jeremy talking about his background, his motivation, and what comes next, both in his comeback from injury and also his thoughts on life after racing.  The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Hunter Lawrence and his family aren't exactly sure why they had to do it they way they did, but they knew they had to do it. Australia's Hunter and his younger brother Jett spent three years racing in Europe before moving to the U.S. under the idea that time in Europe would make them better racers here. This decision looks brilliant now, after Team USA took a shellacking at the Motocross of Nations, leading many to think that racing through Europe's diverse tracks and conditions helps build special skills. Now Hunter and his brother are officially members of the GEICO Honda team (Jett will race amateurs in 2019). Did they put themselves on the right path? We'll find out once the races begin, but for now we can tell you that Hunter seems like a good dude. We rang him up this week to talk about his transition and his background. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is brought to you by Yoshimura.

Brian Deegan might be best known for his marketing might, having cofounded the Metal Mulisha brand and turned it from a rogue freestyle group into a multimillion-dollar brand. Underneath that, though, Deegan has even more steak than sizzle. He found success as a dirt bike racer, freestyle competitor, off-road truck racer, and rallycross driver. That's four different disciplines Deegan can say he competed in and won in at a high level. That's wild! Now Deegan's kids are on the same path: his daughter Hailie might singlehandedly rescue NASCAR as one of its highest-profile and most talented young stars, and his son, Haiden "DangerBoy" Deegan is already a multi-time AMA Amateur National Motocross Champion at Loretta Lynn's. How did Deegan teach himself? How does he teach his kids? We dive into that in this conversation, which serves as a preview of Brian’s new documentary, Bloodline. We also grab Bloodline writer, director, and producer Paul Taublieb to get more behind-the-scenes Deegan scoop. Many life lessons to be gleaned from this episode of the Racer X Exhaust podcast. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

We brought the hijnks, arguments, facts, and laughs from a regular episode of the Racer X race review podcast and Steve Matthes’ PulpMX Show, and we put it on display for a live studio audience Friday night in Las Vegas. We also booked two legendary guests: Ryan Villopoto and Damon Bradshaw. Join hosts Jason Weigandt, Jason Thomas, Kris Keefer, and Matthes as they hit the usual topics, such as the Motocross of Nations and the Monster Energy Cup and Marty and Stew, and enjoy the cheers and jeers from the (couple) hundred fans who attended. It’s the first PulpMX/Racer X Live podcast show, presented by Fire Power.

Welcome to a conversation we don't have enough in this sport. The annual American International Motorcycle Expo (or AIMExpo) is coming to Las Vegas this weekend, alongside the Monster Energy Cup, our own Friday night live podcast show, and plenty of other hijinks. The AIMExpo is primarily a trade show for motorcycle dealerships, but it's operated by the Motorcycle Industry Council, so it also serves as the industry's annual health checkup, with real talk about how to gain new riders and regrow the industry. These are conversations we should have more often, and they take place at AIMExpo. In this week's Racer X Exhaust Podcast, Jason Weigandt dials up Larry Little, who runs the Expo as the MIC's vice president & general manager of events. The conversation is about all things motorcycling, including tackling today's challenges as well as successful strategies that have worked in the past. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is brought to you by Yoshimura.

With RedBud hosting the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations this weekend, let's continue to bathe in Team USA stories. In part two of this podcast, Jason Weigandt calls Davey Coombs again to learn the behind-the-scenes stories from Team USA, starting with the dominant 1986 team in Italy, stretching through heroic Jeff Stanton rides, the famous 1992 "B Team," the shocking end of the record win streak in 1994, and Ricky Carmichael rekindling efforts—and win streaks—in the 2000s. Davey also explains scenarios that plagued the team through the years, from ending the 500 Nationals to the changing calendar that creates a longer break between the U.S. racing season and the actual Nations date. Learn all about the superstar patriots of American motocross in this special edition of the Exhaust podcast. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

With RedBud's turn hosting the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations next weekend, it's time to bathe in Team USA stories. Jason Weigandt calls Davey Coombs to learn the behind-the-scenes stories for every American MXoN effort ever, from the very first team in 1970 to the record-breaking win streak to losses, another win streak, and the most recent head-scratching efforts. This podcast was so long, we've broken it into two parts. Here we cover the 1970s and 1980s, and we'll be back with Part 2 next week. Learn all about the superstar patriots of American motocross in this special edition of the Exhaust podcast. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Easily one of the friendliest, funniest, and most well-spoken veterans of the pits, Ian Harrison has been through a lot in his 25-plus years working with factory racing teams. Teamed up as mechanic for Greg Albertyn, the duo went through South Africa and Europe before landing in the U.S., just as Roger DeCoster was taking the reins of Team Suzuki. Through tireless efforts, Ian and Roger (and Albee) got Suzuki back into the championship business, and wins kept coming through Pastrana, Carmichael, Reed, and Dungey. Then, just like that, it stopped. DeCoster had an offer to go to KTM, but The Man would only do it if Harrison went with him. For 2019, DeCoster has been promoted to KTM/Husqvarna U.S. motorsports director, and Harrison will take over as the team manager of Red Bull KTM. Harrison's journey from humble racer in South Africa to running a top team here is fascinating—especially when explained through Harrison's colorful personality. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

For the second year in a row, Suzuki invited a Racer X staffer to Japan to test a new motocrosser—in this case the all-new 2019 RM-Z250. Our man Jason Thomas, who raced professionally from 1997 to 2012, rode the new RM-Z450 last year and returned in 2018 to try the 250. In this podcast, hosted by Jason Weigandt, JT provides his first insights on the new bike and Suzuki's commitment to racing. Then he and Weigandt get into the topic of pain medication addition in the sport. Sources close to Tyler Evans believe pain meds led to a long, dark spiral, one that ended in his death on September 15. Thomas shares some of his own stories of taking pain meds following surgery for a broken leg, as well as tales of other racers who went through the ringer trying to break the addiction. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is brought to you by Yoshimura.

Mickey Thompson was the racer of racers, a master driver, fabricator, and promoter with deep roots in every imaginable discipline. It's his innovation on the dirt side that crossed Mickey into the supercross world, first as the founder of short-course off-road racing for trucks and buggies, and later with stadium off-road racing. Mickey eventually gained control of all the races inside Anaheim Stadium (now Angel Stadium), including the Anaheim Supercross. Mickey's son Danny became a star as one of the top drivers in the off-road stadium series, but so much came crashing down when Mickey and his wife, Trudy, were murdered in their driveway in March of 1988. Without its founder, the off-road series that was once on a meteoric rise eventually went away. Recently, Danny dedicated himself to a new project to honor his father's legacy: he brought Mickey's old land-speed-record car out of storage and set about breaking the piston-powered land-speed record in it. All this in a car built in 1968! In this edition of the Racer X Exhaust Podcast, we talk to Danny about his dad's car, breaking the record, and the glory days of stadium off-road—with a little supercross and motocross talk mixed in. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Second-generation stars have hit the big time: Aaron Plessinger, son of multi-time Grand National Cross Country Champion Scott Plessinger, swept both 250 championships this year, and Kailub Russell, son of National Enduro Champion Jeff Russell, is running toward six straight championships in today's GNCC racing. Kailub and Aaron have never actually raced each other, but they were at the same track on the same day when Kailub took a shot at Lucas Oil Pro Motocross at Unadilla two weeks ago. He rode very well in the mud, even threatening for a podium for a bit in 450 Moto 1 before a crash ended his whole moto experiment, at least for this year. Now it's back to business in the woods for KR, as the GNCC Series resumes on September 15 and 16 in New York. But no matter how fast he goes, he can never outrun the controversy of winning in the series that his dad, Jeff, now runs. Sometimes the accusations just make Kailub want to quit altogether—but his recent motocross foray has helped rejuvenate his desire. He talks about it all with Jason Weigandt in this week's Racer X Exhaust podcast. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Post-race interviews from the Ironman National: 250 Class Aaron Plessinger, RJ Hampshire, and Chase Sexton 450 Class (11:57) Justin Barcia, Ken Roczen, and Marvin Musquin 450 Class Championship Press Conference (24:19) Eli Tomac

Many greats have ridden for Team USA at the Motocross of Nations, but Jeff Stanton's name goes a little higher in the ranks than most. For three years, from 1989 to 1991, Stanton did hero work for the team, including two years where he singlehandedly kept the American win streak alive with dramatic last-minute charges. He's contributing to this year's RedBud edition of the MXoN in a new way, organizing a fundraising dinner on Friday before the race where fans get to dine with their heroes. Stanton has grabbed nearly every rider to ever compete for Team USA, and bids are up for fans to land a table and hang with the greats. In this edition of the Racer X Exhaust Podcast, we talk to the six-time AMA National Champion about the event and also get his take on RedBud and the MXoN in general, as well as current-day racers like Eli Tomac, Justin Barcia, and Jeffrey Herlings. Stanton is never one to hold back his thoughts, so you'll enjoy this one. Go to www.mxonexperience2018.com for more info. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Post-race interviews from the Budds Creek National: 250 Class Aaron Plessinger, Chase Sexton, and RJ Hampshire 450 Class (09:53) Eli Tomac, Ken Roczen, and Marvin Musquin

Post-race interviews from the Unadilla National: 250 Class Dylan Ferrandis, Aaron Plessinger, and Mitchell Harrison 450 Class (13:30) Marvin Musquin, Eli Tomac, and Phil Nicoletti

When Broc Tickle was provisionally suspended by the FIM for a failed anti-doping test under the WADA code, it rekindled all the complex conversations about drug testing in this sport. Fallout and finger-pointing came quickly, and even though many fans and industry sponsors pledged support for Tickle, he's still suspended for an indefinite matter of time, and he still lost his ride with Red Bull KTM. (Aldon Baker was Tickle's trainer at the time of the failed test, so his name often gets pulled into the fracas as well.) In June, we phoned Tickle to get his side of the story while researching a feature on the topic for the latest issue of Racer X Illustrated. That story—"Lights Out"—can be read in our September issue, out now. For this episode of the Racer X Exhaust podcast, we present the full interview with Tickle. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Each yeah at Loretta Lynn’s, Jason Weigandt hosts a Kawasaki and THOR/Parts Unlimited panel session where pro riders take questions from amateur riders and parents. This year’s panel featured Jeremy McGrath, Adam Cianciarulo, and Garrett Marchbanks—three riders representing three generations representing three different ways to enter the sport. McGrath’s plan was totally unique, as he didn’t even become a motocross racer until age 14 and famously likes to explain how badly he rode at Loretta Lynn’s. Cianciarulo has 11 titles at the Ranch, tied for the most ever in the youth divisions, but did his riding and training in his native Florida. Recent graduate Marchbanks has several titles of his own but sacrificed much for them, leaving home at age eight to live at tracks and facilities and hone his craft. The three discuss their different paths into racing while taking questions from Weigandt and a collection of fans at the Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Amateur Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn Ranch. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Post-race interviews from the Washougal National: 250 Class Aaron Plessinger, Alex Martin, Justin Cooper, and Joey Savatgy 450 Class (09:17) Eli Tomac, Marvin Musquin, and Ken Roczen

You can get a one-week window into the world of amateur motocross racing via the annual Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Amateur Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn Ranch. That's what Jason Weigandt does, having announced the race for the last 13 years alongside DMXS Radio's Kevin Kelly. Kelly, though, also announces about a dozen other big amateur events each year. Want to know who to watch at Loretta's? Kevin knows. So after Weigandt has made approximately 300,000 appearances on Kevin's DMXS show, he called Kevin to appear on this one. For a much more in-depth look at Loretta's, also check out Brett Smith's epic “How We Got Here” podcast for the inside story of how the event began in 1982. There's never been another motocross podcast like this one. Look for it in this very podcast feed; it was published on July 16. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

The truth is, we could barely keep Racer X Online afloat last week, as co-bossman Chase Stallo was gone all week working for ESPN's X Games. Jason Weigandt did his best to keep the creative juices flowing on his own, but by this week, both men were spent. So they did what they usually do: picked up the phone to try to figure some stuff out. The only difference is that they recorded that conversation this time. Welcome to a new podcast, Staff Meeting, a part of the Racer X Podcast Network. In this one, Stallo and Weigandt discuss the evolution of X Games and end up tackling other major topics in the sport: Does social media actually sell product? Do TV ratings matter so much anymore? Why do riders in the 450 class get so much more scrutiny than 250 riders? And why has Eli Tomac chosen not to get block-pass revenge on Marvin Musquin?  From now on, we're making Racer X Staff Meetings your meetings too. Listen in to hear some professional bench-racing (because it's our job to discuss dirt bikes 24/7).

Post-race interviews from the Spring Creek National: 250 Class Aaron Plessinger, Alex Martin, and Justin Cooper 450 Class (06:56) Eli Tomac, Ken Roczen, Marvin Musquin

The last month has witnessed a flood of new-bike press releases from the major manufacturers—so much so that it might be hard to remember what's new. Which 2019s have really advanced and which ones are sporting "revised settings" to go along with "bold new graphics?" Jason Weigandt chats up David Pingree to find out, and further, they start talking about key topics such as all-new bikes versus refined older models, the difference between Husqvarnas and KTMs, and more. Weigandt also spills some inside scoop that he learned about the RedBud Motocross of Nations over the weekend. Enjoy! The Racer X Exhaust podcast is brought to you by Yoshimura.

In the early 1980s, a trio of motorcycle racing promoters from Ohio and West Virginia were looking for a facility. A country music legend needed to fill a campground. A sanctioning body wanted more members and a marquee event. And amateur motocross racers wanted a true and fair national championship. In this special edition of the Racer X Podcast, Brett Smith of @wewentfast takes us on a documentary-style journey into the genesis of the Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn Ranch and what (amateur racing) life was like before 1982. Characters include Ron and Dick Lechien, Davey Coombs, Rita Coombs, Todd DeHoop, Tim Cotter, Rick “Super Hunky” Sieman, and more.

We all know Justin Brayton didn't do it like others did. Brayton wasn't an amateur star, and as a teenager he had zero thoughts about actually making a living in the sport. He just loved dirt bikes, and he loved doing the work, so he kept improving, and it all worked out. But while we all know that about Brayton, do we actually know what his bizarre path really looked like? In this episode of the Racer X Exhaust Podcast, Brayton talks about him humble roots riding in Iowa, from not even having dirt bikes for part of his youth to riding so badly that he was literally a lapper at the local level. From there to here, it's been quite a road for the Smartop/Bullfrog Spas/MotoConcepts Honda rider and 2018 Daytona Supercross winner. While talking to Brayton, we also ran into a next-generation kid with very similar Iowa roots, Cameron McAdoo, who is trying to find his footing as a pro with GEICO Honda. For McAdoo—heck, for everyone—Brayton's is an inspiring story, and he tells it in this episode. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Post-race interviews from the RedBud National: 450 Class Eli Tomac, Marvin Musquin and Justin Barcia 250 Class (12:08) Dylan Ferrandis, Alex Martin and Shane McElrath

Post-race interviews from the Southwick National: 250 Class Dylan Ferrandis, Alex Martin and Shane McElrath 450 Class (07:52) Marvin Musquin, Eli Tomac and Justin Barcia

Justin Barcia has lived in the spotlight since his minicycle days and is actually one of the first top pros to grow up riding full-time at a training facility. All of the ingredients were there for Barcia to win big—until his results took a dive, his confidence went south, and he found himself contemplating retirement ... and actually being okay with that. In this podcast, Barcia explains it all, from his early days to the changes he’s made to get back to the podium now. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is sponsored by Yoshimura.

Post-race interviews from the Muddy Creek National: 250 Class Shane McElrath, Dylan Ferrandis and Chase Sexton 450 Class  (13:28) Eli Tomac, Justin Barcia and Marvin Musquin

It really makes no sense at all. Travis Pastrana, as a pro rookie, won the 2000 125 National Motocross Championship. A year later, he had already won his last professional race. During a tumultuous 2001 125 season, Pastrana, Grant Langston, and Mike Brown slammed each other on and off the track (weekly!) and battled through injuries, bike problems, and more. That season is most remembered as the one where Langston lost the title due to a broken wheel in the last moto, but it also marked Travis' last title shot as a racer, as a huge crash and concussion suffered while leading at Unadilla marked the beginning of the end. He'd have flashes on a 250 in supercross the next year, but he never won again. Last year, we called Travis for his recollections on the 2001 season as material for a Racer X Online Longform story titled "Fight Club." We held on to the audio recording of his interview, and it provides the substance of this week's Racer X Exhaust Podcast. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is sponsored by Yoshimura

Post-race interviews from the High Point National: 450 Class Eli Tomac, Marvin Musquin and Justin Barcia 250 Class (13:45) Aaron Plessinger, Austin Forkner and Justin Cooper

Justin Bogle deals with the same ups and downs as others—but it's the way he expresses himself that sticks out. Bogle is articulate and thoughtful to a degree beyond many of his peers, and perhaps that's why he works on a budding rap music career way off to the side and forges deep relationships with those who have been down in the same racing trenches. In this episode of the Racer X Exhaust Podcast, Jason Weigandt goes to lunch with Bogle and his best friend, Brad Frace—once a top amateur prospect himself before a crash left him paralyzed—to talk about life, racing, music, and how it all blends together. As Justin Bogle would say himself, it's a beautiful thing.  The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is sponsored by Yoshimura.

There was a time when Cole Seely didn't want to race anymore—and we're not talking about his February crash, which resulted in a broken pelvis and sacrum and a damaged abdominal wall. He did consider calling it a career for a moment then, but he's since regained his mobility and overcome pain and fear. Now he's planning to be 100 percent ready come Anaheim 1 2019. Before that, though, he actually did quit the sport once, back in his amateur years. He returned as a relatively unknown prospect, then surprised even himself by getting a fill-in ride, taking it all the way to a podium, and beginning the journey toward a career as a 450 factory rider. This is Cole Seely's story—and gladly, it's one that's not over yet. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is sponsored by the good folks over at Yoshimura.

Post-race interviews from the Thunder Valley National: 250 Class Alex Martin, Jeremy Martin, Justin Cooper 450 Class (12:09) Eli Tomac, Ken Roczen, Blake Baggett

Christian Craig has lived a life well beyond his years: the son of a top pro, his amateur recruit didn't quite work out, so left the sport to get a real job, only to return stronger than before. He's also a dad who brings his wife and son to most of the races, and there's a reason for that: Christian has battled through the mental game of racing and says his son helps keep his mind off of the pressure and danger of racing motorcycles for a living. Before his unfortunate exit from the series due to a torn ACL, he opened up in a very revealing episode of the Racer X Exhaust podcast, presented by Yoshimura.

Hear from the 450 podium at round two of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross.

Hear from the 250 podium at round two of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross.

The 450 podium from Hangtown.

The 250 podium from Hangtown.

The 2018 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship kicks off Saturday at Hangtown. On Thursday, Eli Tomac, Marvin Musquin, Jason Anderson, Weston Peick, Justin Barcia, and Ken Roczen from 450s and Zach Osborne, Jeremy Martin, Aaron Plessinger, Alex Martin, Justin Hill and Joey Savatgy from 250s spoke to the media.

On the eve of the 2018 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, MX Sports Pro Racing President (and Racer X editor-in-chief) Davey Coombs explains how the AMA National Motocross Championship actually started. It's not what you'd think. When the series started in 1972, several other big series and races were already rooted into America. Because of this, many of the top names didn't even compete in the Nationals except when the events were combined with others, including some big-money races promoted by Evel Knievel! The same year, the Japanese brands began making their push to the top of the sport, what we know now as supercross kicked off with the 1972 Superbowl of Motocross in Los Angeles, and one visiting European saw his title chances dashed when his van (and works bikes) were stolen. Enjoy this lighthearted trip to the past, including some laughs over the race reports and win ads of the day. The Nationals started with humble roots—learn all about it here before the 50th Hangtown Classic kicks off another season on Saturday. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Arenacross riders are animals. They ride hard, they bang bars, they take each other out, then they smile, shake hands and move on. As an amateur, Jacob Hayes was a top Kawasaki Team Green prospect but didn't get the big factory ride he hoped for when he turned pro, so he took a chance on arenacross and found a home. He fits right in because he's a little wild, a little crazy, and really fun to hang out with and talk to. But he's always had the dream of racing supercross, and now he will have to make it a reality, because Feld Motor Sports announced that Amsoil Arenacross is no more. Can Jacob prove himself at the top level? He thinks so, as he explains here. We also talk poking The Bear (Tyler Bowers), taking girls on dates in a windowless moto van, and why arenacross rides don't even flinch at the type of riding that gets supercross riders super angry. Jacob Hayes is one heck of a personality, and he could be coming to a supercross near you. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is sponsored by Yoshimura.  

The 250SX and 450SX podium finishers—and the 2018 Monster Energy Supercross Champions—discuss their night in Las Vegas.

Jason Weigandt is joined by Davey Coombs and Roy Janson for a history lesson on how both the FIM and AMA ended up co-sanctioning the supercross championship. In 2001, the AMA announced it would split with the existing supercross promoters, thus setting off a business battle that ended up in the courtroom—and also led the existing promoters to a masterstroke move of turning supercross into an FIM World Championship. Janson was a vice-president at Clear Channel Entertainment, the supercross promoters at the time, and Coombs was an AMA board member as well as the pit reporter for the SX TV broadcasts (and of course the founder and editor-in-chief of Racer X Illustrated). They provide key insider stories and analysis of the moves that led supercross to the AMA and FIM sanction that it still uses today. They also shed light on WADA drug testing in supercross and USADA drug testing in pro motocross, in light of the recent suspension of Broc Tickle. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is sponsored by Yoshimura.

Bobby Hewitt is the only professional team manager Jason Anderson has ever known. Hewitt started a racing team to support his son Hunter, once an up-and-coming amateur prospect. It became a top amateur outfit, then a professional team, and then went through the ringer by gaining and losing factory support. Hunter eventually moved on from racing, yet the team continued to grow, slaying giants in both classes until Husqvarna factory support strengthened its core. If Anderson is able to clinch the Monster Energy Supercross Championship, it will complete arguably the most remarkable evolution of a team in this sport's history. And it was all spearheaded by Hewitt, a smart, straight-shooting Texas businessman who just wants the best for his kids—his own children, as well as the rest of the riders on the team, whom he’s come to love. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is sponsored by Yoshimura.

Marvin Musquin and Eli Tomac argue about the big one on Saturday.

250 podium men Zach Osborne, Jordon Smith, and Kyle Peters discuss their nights in Massachusetts.

When Jon-Erik Burleson announced he would step down as the head of KTM North America at the end of 2016, it was a shocker in the industry, as the brand was in the midst of meteoric growth, and JEB (pronounced "Jeb"), as he is known, certainly had reason to enjoy life near the top of that chain. As you’ll learn in this week’s Racer X Exhaust Podcast, though, Jon-Erik is someone who wants to be comfortable being uncomfortable and wants the challenge of being unsettled. Post-KTM, he’s settled into philanthropic roles in the industry, including the United States Motorcycle Coaching Association and the Kurt Caselli Foundation. Why does he identify better coaching as a way to grow this industry? Why did he leave KTM at the top? What other plans does he have for business? What were the challenges involved with running KTM’s North American business? JEB, one of the sharpest and most articulate businessmen in this industry, explains plenty in this interview with Jason Weigandt. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is sponsored by Yoshimura.

Jason Weigandt dials up Ryan Dungey and gets a solid hour of candid conversation with the four-time Monster Energy Supercross Champion. Dungey reveals much, explaining his struggles with the mental side—including hiring a sports psychologist—to Eli Tomac’s charge last season, the 2017 Vegas finale, and the burnout that he feels led to his injury in 2016, and consequently considering retirement. He even explains how he and Ken Roczen, rivals at the time, ended up living across the street from each other! He also addresses the rumors that have him returning for Lucas Oil Pro Motocross this summer. He’s moved back to Minnesota and is figuring out what’s next for his life post-racing, but for now, there are still many racing stories to tell. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is sponsored by Yoshimura.

Jason Weigandt rings up seven-time AMA National Champion Rick Johnson to talk about the legendary 1990 Atlanta Supercross, where the crowd and his own will pushed him back toward the front—even while his ailing right wrist was telling him not to. It’s a look into the spirit of a championship-level athlete who was not willing to let go of his time at the top. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Jason Weigandt gets a tour of Aldon Baker’s Florida facility and also goes in depth to explain what he’s learned watching Aldon and his athletes operate through the years. Aldon’s record is amazing: he’s trained 13 supercross champions during his 17 years in the sport. Yet he still believes he’s only as good as his last race, and he operates as if he’s still trying to prove himself, not one of the most accomplished trainers in the sport’s history. Perhaps it’s that power—the power of paranoia—that allows him to stay motivated and transfer that effort into his athletes. Enjoy this conversation with Jason and Aldon, episode 4 of the Racer X Exhaust Podcast, brought to you by Yoshimura.

During a week spent stalking the top riders in Florida, Jason Weigandt hooked up with Ken Roczen and trainer Blake Savage for afternoon run near Ken’s house in Clermont, Florida. Once Weege realized he wasn’t going to have a heart attack, he turned on the recorder to ask Ken about his recovery and his philosophies on training, then spoke with Savage to learn more about his background. Savage carries out a fitness program prescribed by trainer Peter Park, and using his own experience as a racer and his personal connections with Roczen (his sister is Kenny’s fiancée), he’s become quite a secret weapon to several top riders, including Adam Cianciarulo, Cole Seely, Christian Craig, and Chase Sexton. Episode 3 of the Racer X Exhaust podcast gets you right in the middle of a training day to get a feel for how it all goes down. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is sponsored by Yoshimura.

Straight from the infield at Daytona International Speedway, Jason Weigandt is joined by Davey Coombs to discuss the roots of the Daytona Supercross, which started before supercross actually even existed. From three-minute laps and riding over the pit walls to the invention of the term supercross to Ricky Ryan’s 1987 shocker, Weege and DC discuss everything about the longest-running race on the SX calendar. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Jason Weigandt introduces you to the newest Racer X podcast.