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A podcast from Jason Weigandt and the editorial staff of Racer X Illustrated and Racer X Online covering motocross, supercross, and dirt bike culture.

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Exhaust #240: Phoenix Honda’s David Eller from 2023-11-24T19:00

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 ha...

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Exhaust #239: Dylan Ferrandis from 2023-11-24T14:13

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 con...

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Exhaust #238: Brandon Hartranft from 2023-11-02T20:09

After a huge crash one year ago changed his life, The Brick is looking for purpose. Now he's teami...

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Exhaust #237: Off-Road Training with Cody Webb from 2023-11-02T13:48

Endurocross and Trials Champion Cody Webb has launched a new online training and coaching program to help climb those mountains.
 
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Racer X Read Out: "Made in Ohio?" from 2023-10-19T17:50

Looking at the life and very short times of the 1980 Honda CR250R, the one and only motocross bike that w...

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Exhaust #236: MXoN with Roczen, Team USA and France from 2023-10-11T17:23

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),...

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Exhaust #235: How SMX Came to Be from 2023-09-20T16:25

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 Sp...

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Racer X Read Out: "Son of Anarchy" from 2023-09-15T15:38

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 h...

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Exhaust #234: Charlotte SMX Pre-Race Press Conference from 2023-09-08T19:03

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 ...

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Exhaust #233: The Fast Transition from 2023-08-29T00:04

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 t...

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Exhaust #232: All Things with Zach Osborne from 2023-08-24T13:35

Jason Weigandt checks in on the current GNCC racer for an update on the woods, and his thoughts on motocross, riding styles, and more.
 
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Exhaust #231: Ryno Style (With Ryan Hughes) from 2023-08-17T14:28

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 ...

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Exhaust #230: What Happened at Loretta's from 2023-08-08T20:00

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 class...

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Racer X Read Out: "Middle Men" from 2023-07-21T15:55

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 Jaso...

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Exhaust #229: The Masterpool Situation from 2023-07-19T16:33

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...

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Exhaust #228: Privateer Plan (With Grant Harlan) from 2023-06-27T14:41

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 eve...

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Exhaust #227: How Do The SMX Playoffs Work? from 2023-06-14T18:00

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...

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Exhaust #225: Nice Guy First (With Chase Sexton) from 2023-05-23T18:15

Jason Weigandt gets an update from the Monster Energy 450 Supercross Champion.
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Exhaust #224: Privateers' Other Income (With Weigandt and Chase Marquier) from 2023-05-12T14:26

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 C...

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Racer X Read Out: "A Matter of Time" from 2023-05-05T17:20

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 articl...

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Exhaust #223: Dustin Pipes and Larry Brooks from 2023-04-27T20:05

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 ide...

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Racer X Read Out: "The Fast and The Damned" from 2023-04-07T16:46

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 ri...

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Exhaust #222: The Bad Side (w/ Brandon Hartranft) from 2023-03-30T15:55

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, h...

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Exhaust #221: Jordon Smith from 2023-03-23T19:07

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...

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Exhaust #220: Roczen's Road from 2023-03-16T19:45

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 podiu...

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Racer X Read Out: "Oh, Brother!" from 2023-03-10T18:26

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...

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Exhaust #219: Ben Kelley's Comeback from 2023-03-10T17:00

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...

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Exhaust #218: Title Defense from 2023-03-09T20:41

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 competit...

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Exhaust #217: Moto Education from 2023-03-02T18:57

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 t...

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Exhaust #216: The Tao of Tomac from 2023-02-23T20:06

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 Yam...

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Exhaust #215: Houston Post-Race Press Conference from 2023-02-06T18:12

The podium finishers from Monster Energy Supercross at Houston talk about their nights in the audio version of the post-race press conference.

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Racer X Read Out: "Unlucky 13?" from 2023-02-03T20:06

“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 du...

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Exhaust #214: Anaheim 2 Post-Race Press Conference from 2023-01-30T21:35

The podium finishers from Monster Energy Supercross at Anaheim 2 talk about their nights in the audio version of the post-race press conference.

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Exhaust #213: San Diego Post-Race Press Conference from 2023-01-22T22:51

The podium finishers from Monster Energy Supercross in San Diego talk about their nights in the audio version of the post-race press conference.

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Exhaust #212: RV, RC&MC on Anaheim from 2023-01-19T18:57

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 we...

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Racer X Read Out: "Right Here, Right Next" from 2023-01-13T18:17

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<...

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Exhaust #211: A1 Post-Race Press Conference from 2023-01-09T16:28

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 Anah...

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Exhaust #210: Supercross Mega Preview from 2022-12-30T17:53

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...

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Exhaust #209: Man Work with Jeff Stanton from 2022-12-19T21:26

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 i...

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Exhaust #208: Meet Team Triumph from 2022-12-14T21:01

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...

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Racer X Read Out: "Fun's Up!" from 2022-12-09T18:40

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 ...

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Exhaust #207: Cameron McAdoo Never Settles from 2022-12-02T15:50

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 a...

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Exhaust #206: Meet Caden Braswell from 2022-11-29T15:30

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 S...

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Exhaust #205: Why JGRMX Mattered from 2022-11-11T16:28

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. Whe...

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Racer X Read Out: "About Damn Time!" from 2022-11-04T17:24

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 Wei...

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Exhaust #204: Forward March (w/ Shane McElrath) from 2022-10-27T18:11

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 o...

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Exhaust #203: Worst and Best (w/ Colt Nichols) from 2022-10-25T17:29

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, crashi...

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Exhaust #202: What The Off-Season from 2022-10-20T18:49

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 C...

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Racer X Read Out: "Battle for the Ages" from 2022-10-11T16:32

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" f...

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Exhaust #201: Team USA's Inside Organizer (w/ Christina Denney) from 2022-09-30T19:32

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, suc...

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Exhaust #200: MXoN Preview from 2022-09-20T16:28:40

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 ...

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Exhaust #199: FIM WSX Year One (with Adam Bailey) from 2022-09-16T15:26:57

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 ...

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Racer X Read Out: "A Chip Off the Old Block" from 2022-09-09T17:27:45

"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...

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The Racer X MXGP Review Show Season Finale: Grand Prix of Turkey from 2022-09-07T13:27:28

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...

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Exhaust #198: Stew, Reed, Eli, Jett, Hunter&More from 2022-09-06T20:47:03

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...

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Exhaust #197: Last Showdown (w/ Jeff Emig) from 2022-08-31T14:03:43

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 clos...

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The Racer X MXGP Review Show: Grand Prix of Charente Maritime from 2022-08-23T13:19:01

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 bet...

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Exhaust #196: Finally Working Together (w/ Roger De Coster&Bruce Stjernstrom) from 2022-08-18T18:20:21

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 t...

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Exhaust #195: The Deegan Deal from 2022-08-18T18:17:22

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...

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The Racer X MXGP Review Show: Grand Prix of Finland from 2022-08-16T12:37:34

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 ...

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Racer X Read Out: "SuperMotocross Collab" from 2022-08-12T17:30:40

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 ...

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Exhaust #194: Loretta's Wrap-Up from 2022-08-09T13:57:28

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The Racer X MXGP Review Show: Grand Prix of Sweden from 2022-08-08T15:07:33

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 som...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #117: Mental Performance with Dr. Jason Richardson from 2022-07-29T15:19:22

Luke Nesler is joined by Dr. Jason Richardson
Hosted by: Luke Nesler, Impakt Results
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The Racer X MXGP Review Show: Grand Prix of Belgium from 2022-07-26T13:59:27

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...

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Exhaust #193: Da Rippahs (w/ Henry, Dowd&Decotis) from 2022-07-20T20:46:39

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 memor...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #116: Specialized Bicycles' Earlin Rosa from 2022-07-19T22:37:50

Luke Nesler is joined by Earlin Rosa of Specialized Bicycles
Hosted by: Luke Nesler, Impakt Results
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The Racer X MXGP Review Show: Grand Prix of Czech Republic from 2022-07-18T13:56:21

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 Whee...

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Racer X Read Out: "That Last Big Step" from 2022-07-08T17:30:05

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 Weig...

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Exhaust #192: Reed, Deegan&More at RedBud from 2022-07-06T16:45:16

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 F...

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The Racer X MXGP Review Show: Grand Prix of Indonesia + More from 2022-07-05T14:24:17

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...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #115: Andy White Talks Gear Sponsorship from 2022-06-23T20:34:15

Luke Nesler is joined by Andy White of FXR to talk about how gear sponsorship works

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Exhaust #192: Roczen and Tomac on the Early 2022 Moto Season from 2022-06-22T19:03:38

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.

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Racer X Read Out: "Trading Places" from 2022-06-17T17:13:21

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 issu...

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The Racer X MXGP Review Show: Grand Prix of Germany from 2022-06-13T13:58:12

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Exhaust #191: Tony Cairoli's American Adventure from 2022-06-08T17:20:46

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'...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #114: USA BMX's Cody Wilson from 2022-06-07T13:14:25

Luke Nesler is joined by Cody Wilson of USA BMX.

Hosted by: Luke Nesler, Impakt Results
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The Racer X MXGP Review Show: Grand Prix of France from 2022-06-06T13:42:56

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The Racer X MXGP Review Show: Grand Prix of Spain from 2022-05-31T13:29:01

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...

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Exhuast #190: 2022 MX Preseason Press Conference from 2022-05-25T16:47

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 O...

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Exhaust #189: Davey Coombs and Marshal Weltin from 2022-05-19T21:18:16

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 sh...

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The Racer X MXGP Review Show: Grand Prix of Sardinia from 2022-05-16T16:11:06

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, recor...

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Exhaust #188: Ken Roczen Gives it Another Go (w/ Ken Roczen) from 2022-05-13T13:53:59

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 physic...

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The Racer X MXGP Review Show: Grand Prix of Italy from 2022-05-09T17:03:57

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,...

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Racer X Read Out: "1972: Pro Motocross at Dawn" from 2022-05-06T17:30:59

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 ...

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Exhaust #187: American Road Racing Tries a Comeback (w/ Rob Buydos) from 2022-05-04T16:18:12

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 i...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #113: Mikey Waynes from 2022-05-02T15:40:43

Luke Nesler is joined by GNCC announcer Mikey Waynes.

Hosted by: Luke Nesler, Impakt Results
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Guest: Jacob Hayes, Wasserman 

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Exhaust #186: Adventure Bikes Can Change Your Life (w/Simon Cudby) from 2022-04-27T21:05:33

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 ph...

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The Racer X MXGP Review Show #6 from 2022-04-25T22:30:02

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 t...

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Exhaust #185: The Past and the Future (with Chad Reed) from 2022-04-21T18:53:26

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 ...

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Exhaust #184: Carey Hart on Early Freestyle, Rise and End for RCH from 2022-04-14T20:20:24

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 to...

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The Racer X MXGP Review Show #5 from 2022-04-13T20:34:04

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 Trenti...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #112: Jacob Hayes from 2022-04-12T19:30:57

Luke Nesler is joined by Jacob Hayes to talk about his transition from athlete to agent.

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Racer X Read Out: "Change Is Good" from 2022-04-08T17:00:30

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 sto...

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Exhaust #183: Adam Cianciarulo is Not Down in the Dumps from 2022-04-06T22:51:12

"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...

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The Racer X MXGP Review Show #4 from 2022-04-04T18:43:18

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,...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #111: MotoLoko's Darren Hurrell from 2022-03-28T17:41:19

Luke Nesler is joined by Darren Hurrell, founder of MotoLoko, to talk about the creation of his UK-based gear brand.

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The Racer X MXGP Review Show #3 from 2022-03-22T20:53:27

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 W...

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Exhuast #182: Kawasaki's Bruce Stjernstrom from 2022-03-22T15:10:50

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 T...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #110: Getting Real with Michael Leib and Luke Nesler from 2022-03-18T14:52:59

Luke Nesler and Michael Leib have a real talk about the entrepreneurial journey and starting a brand in the moto industry.

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Exhaust #181: A Turbulent Time (w/ Aldon Baker) from 2022-03-17T14:21

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 ...

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Racer X Read Out: "The Bar Bang Theory" from 2022-03-11T18:30:37

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...

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The Racer X MXGP Review Show #2 from 2022-03-07T15:54:27

Adam Wheeler and Lewis Phillips break down the Grand Prix of Lombardia at Mantova, Italy—Round 2 of the 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship.

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Moto Marketing Podcast #109: Kristen Beat from 2022-03-04T16:19:18

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 b...

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The Racer X MXGP Review Show #1 from 2022-02-28T15:52:29

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 ...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #108: The Power of Online Reviews from 2022-02-22T15:43:56

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 revie...

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Exhaust #180: Minneapolis Supercross (w/ Ryan Dungey) from 2022-02-21T16:51:19

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 significan...

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Exhaust #179: Inside the Tomac Story (w/ Jeremy Coker) from 2022-02-15T18:02:45

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 h...

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Exhaust #178: Supercross Staying Power and the Friese Incident (w/ Ryan Dungey) from 2022-02-07T18:29:49

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...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #107: Lucas Mirtl from 2022-02-04T20:39:45

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 spo...

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Racer X Read Out: "Honda Hills Revival" from 2022-02-04T18:43:26

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 th...

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Exhaust #177: The Futures Winner (with Ryder DiFrancesco) from 2022-02-04T14:20:46

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 w...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #106: Roost MX's Christina Denney from 2022-01-28T20:21:20

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. <...

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Exhaust #176: What If School Is In the Way of Racing? from 2022-01-27T19:43:31

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 ...

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Exhaust #175: Ryan Dungey on the San Diego Supercross from 2022-01-24T20:20:51

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 Cha...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #105: Sam Dantzler of Garage Composites from 2022-01-21T16:10:15

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-Cl...

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Exhaust #174: A Close 2022 Supercross Title Fight (w/ Ryan Dungey) from 2022-01-17T18:41:51

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 th...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #104: Michelin's Randy Richardson from 2022-01-14T17:42:05

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, ...

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Exhaust #173: A Crazy Anaheim 1 (w/ Ryan Dungey) from 2022-01-10T19:51:20

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 ...

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Racer X Read Out: "The Tipping Point" from 2022-01-07T18:15:35

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 stra...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #103: McRey MX with Paige and Kelly McReynolds from 2022-01-07T16:24:55

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 du...

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Exhaust #172: The Season Preview from 2022-01-03T21:41:22

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 an...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #102: Get Sh!t Done Coffee's Frank Sell from 2021-12-31T01:22:08

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.

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Main Event Moto - Ep# 210 - Between Two Wolves from 2021-12-27T08:00

Its the Annual Main Event Moto Preview Show for the upcoming 2022 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship Series!

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Moto Marketing Podcast #101: 2022 Moto Marketing Tips from 2021-12-22T20:01:58

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.

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Exhaust #171: Concussions in Motocross (w/ Dr. Paul Reiman) from 2021-12-15T21:34:43

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 la...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #100: Davey Coombs from 2021-12-10T16:23:43

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 prom...

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Racer X Read Out: "Winner Takes All" from 2021-12-09T18:30

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 Whe...

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Main Event Moto - Ep# 209 - Danta Clause from 2021-12-05T05:30

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...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #99: Jeremy McGrath from 2021-12-03T18:57:02

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 u...

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Exhaust #170: The Craziest Season (w/Jason Thomas and Kellen Brauer) from 2021-11-24T17:36:46

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 ...

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Exhaust #169: AJ Catanzaro Makes Money as a Privateer from 2021-11-23T15:00:58

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, t...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #98: Troy Lee Designs' Dave Casella from 2021-11-19T19:08:24

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. Listen

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Moto Marketing Podcast 97 - Creating Better Moto Content with Tyler Pearce from 2021-11-12T18:31:18

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.

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Exhaust #168: Never Expected to Be Here (w/ GNCC champ Ben Kelley) from 2021-11-09T20:59:35

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 fin...

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Exhaust #168: Never Expected to Be Here (w/ GNCC champ Ben Kelley) from 2021-11-09T20:59:35

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 fin...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #96: Holiday Moto Marketing Tips Part 1 from 2021-11-08T14:42:36

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. Thi...

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Racer X Read Out: "Paradigm Shift: Racer X Rider of the Year Dylan Ferrandis" from 2021-11-04T18:27:44

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...

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Exhaust #167: Mental Health and Motocross (w/Rick Johnson, Rick Doughty, Lori Armistead) from 2021-11-04T15:34:39

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...

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Main Event Moto - Ep# 208 - KREAM from 2021-11-04T04:30

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...

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Exhaust #166: Winning and Retiring (w/ Becca Sheets) from 2021-11-02T23:39:43

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 mot...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #95: Twisted Tea's Billy Grotto from 2021-10-29T14:45:34

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.

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Exhaust #165: The Secret Injury and Title Chases (w/ Justin Cooper) from 2021-10-26T20:03

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 th...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #94: Brandon Heidemann from 2021-10-15T16:06:24

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.

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Exhaust #164: How Motorcycle Product Planning Works (w/ Honda's Bill Savino) from 2021-10-14T20:26:32

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 div...

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Main Event Moto - Ep# 207 - Scrape Off from 2021-10-11T04:30

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...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #93: Charles Castloo Returns from 2021-10-08T15:43:05

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 temporaril...

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Exhaust #163: Anatomy of Rivalry with Bauman and Mees from 2021-10-06T18:00:12

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 an...

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Exhaust #162: Eli's Switch (with Eli Tomac) from 2021-10-01T18:35:13

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...

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Moto Markting Podcast #92: AJ Catanzaro from 2021-10-01T15:50:46

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 whil...

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Exhaust #161: Motocross of Nations Analysis from 2021-09-27T21:45:21

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...

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Exhaust #160: Podcast Italiano (w/ Tony Cairoli) from 2021-09-24T18:21:21

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 ...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #91: Dave Drakes from 2021-09-23T14:40:58

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 workf...

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Main Event Moto - Ep# 206 - It's The Smell from 2021-09-12T04:30

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...

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Moto Markting Podcast #90: My Pitboard's Kibby Pollak from 2021-09-10T14:49:06

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 underst...

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Racer X Read Out: "Blue Plate Special" from 2021-09-09T17:13:25

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....

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Special Episode: When We Were Kings (w/ We Went Fast) from 2021-09-08T18:54:15

Forty years ago, a quartet of young Americans traveled to Europe and turned the World M...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #89: BMX Legend Barry Nobles from 2021-09-03T17:23:56

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...

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Exhaust #160: Riders Versus Teams (with Cooper Webb) from 2021-09-02T15:50:22

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 Bul...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #88: Flow Formulas from 2021-08-27T14:39:10

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 athlete...

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Main Event Moto - Ep# 205 - Half Jamaican Half Amazin from 2021-08-24T18:23:56

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 fo...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #87: iRide Supplements' Mitch Robinson from 2021-08-20T12:26:49

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....

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Exhaust 159: Unadilla Press Conference with Roczen, Jett Lawrence&and More from 2021-08-15T12:40:37

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 ...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #86: Jason Thomas from 2021-08-13T15:25:42

Luke Nesler is joined by Jason Thomas of Fly Racing to talk about all that goes into launching a new gear lineup.

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Exhaust #158: Loretta's Wrap-Up (with Levi Kitchen) from 2021-08-12T18:10:20

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 underdog...

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Main Event Moto - Ep# 204 - Loretta Lynn's Recap from 2021-08-11T04:30

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 fo...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #85: Dale Spangler from 2021-08-06T15:44:28

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 le...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #84: Fly Racing's Max Steffens from 2021-07-30T12:56:29

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 ...

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Main Event Moto - Ep# 203 - Young Pup Likes To Twist It from 2021-07-27T04:30

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 focu...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #83: GT Bicycles' Mike Marro from 2021-07-23T15:35:17

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.

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Exhaust #157: Triumph and the Week in News from 2021-07-22T20:06:25

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 ...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #82: Moto Marketing Tips with Luke Nesler and Jay Cavanaugh from 2021-07-16T15:29:07

Luke Nesler and Jay Cavanaugh go through some power marketing tips that will help you promote your moto brand.

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Main Event Moto - Ep# 202 - Mr. Consistent from 2021-07-15T04:30

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 head...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #81: Alex Ray from 2021-07-09T13:09:22

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 bes...

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Racer X Read Out: "Fort Unadilla" from 2021-07-08T17:30:46

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 battle...

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Exhaust #156: Star Rising with Ferrandis and Plessinger from 2021-07-07T20:19

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...

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Main Event Moto - Ep# 201 - Goldberg The Rocket Surgeon from 2021-07-04T04:30

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 convers...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #80: Jesse Ansley from 2021-07-02T13:20:52

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 caree...

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The World Now (With Jason Weigandt and Adam Wheeler) from 2021-06-30T17:13:23

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 Sup...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #79: Maxxis' Chris Meyer from 2021-06-22T21:02:08

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...

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Main Event Moto - Ep# 199 - Rick Jamez needz 2 Chainz from 2021-06-22T04:30

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 t...

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Racer X Read Out: "All Things End Badly" from 2021-06-17T17:00:57

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...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #78: Blu Cru East's David Nash from 2021-06-11T15:40:34

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-developme...

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Main Event Moto - Ep# 198 - Trad Wife from 2021-06-08T04:30

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 spor...

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Exhaust #155: Riders Talk Thunder Valley Roczen AC and more from 2021-06-07T20:04:05

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 ne...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #77: RAK Racing's Dr. Jay Cavanaugh from 2021-06-04T18:03:23

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 Podc...

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2021 Fox Raceway 1 National Press Conferences from 2021-05-31T02:04:07

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).

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Moto Marketing Podcast #76: SKDA's Sam Morton from 2021-05-28T19:40:27

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 co...

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Exhaust #154: Opening Press Conference (w/ Everyone) from 2021-05-27T18:00:26

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 m...

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Main Event Moto - Ep# 197 B - 450 Class 2021 Pro Motocross Preview from 2021-05-24T05:00

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...

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Main Event Moto - Ep#197 A - 250 Class 2021 Pro Motocross Preview from 2021-05-24T04:30

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...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #75: Polaris' Aaron Paisar from 2021-05-20T17:16:29

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.

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Exhaust #153: The Window (with Ryan Dungey) from 2021-05-14T16:26:22

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 ...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #74: Robb Beams from 2021-05-13T14:01:57

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.

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Exhaust# 152: Sustaining the Boom (w/ Christy LaCurelle) from 2021-05-11T15:23:59

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...

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Racer X Read Aloud: "Outside the Box" from 2021-05-06T17:24:43

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 ...

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Exhaust #151: Webb's Takeover&the Future for Tomac and Roczen from 2021-05-05T22:56:48

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 bi...

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Main Event Moto - Tomac On Blue Pray For Dan from 2021-05-05T16:42:20

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 i...

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Main Event Moto - #196 - Multiple Kisses from 2021-05-04T04:00

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 sp...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #73: REC MX's Daniel Rice from 2021-04-30T15:00:34

Luke Nesler is joined by REC MX's Daniel Rice on this week's episode of the Moto Marketing Podcast.

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Exhaust #150: The Comeback (with Zach Osborne) from 2021-04-27T20:43:35

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 ...

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Main Event Moto - Ep# 195 - A Day To Remember from 2021-04-26T04:00

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 focus...

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Exhaust #149: Talking GPs (with Tim Gasjer) from 2021-04-22T21:14:29

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 growin...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #72: Scott Taylor from 2021-04-19T15:38:35

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 America...

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Main Event Moto - Ep# 194 - Cherry On Top from 2021-04-19T04:00

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 h...

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Main Event Moto - Ep# 193 - Lynchpin from 2021-04-15T01:00

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 a...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #71: RotoMoto from 2021-04-09T18:34:04

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 supercro...

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Exhaust #148: Austin Forkner from 2021-04-08T18:48

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. "...

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Racer X Read Aloud: "Opening Night in Dallas" from 2021-04-08T16:55:48

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 t...

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Main Event Moto - Ep# 192 - Liberal Lady from 2021-04-07T04:00

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 hea...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #70: Troy Lee from 2021-04-01T18:18:46

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.

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Main Event Moto - Ep# 191 - Webby Does Dallas from 2021-03-27T02:00

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 hea...

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Exhaust #147: Flat Track is Winning Again (with Shayna-Texter Bauman) from 2021-03-24T17:42:29

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 win...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #69: Eagle Grit's Daniel Blair from 2021-03-22T15:27:52

Luke Nesler is joined by Daniel Blair to talk about his career and building his high-end cleaning solution brand, Eagle Grit.

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Main Event Moto - Ep# 190 - Shark Bit from 2021-03-16T04:00

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 somet...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #68" Pro Moto Billet's Scott Denison from 2021-03-12T15:15:47

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.

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Racer X Read Aloud: "The Deepest Fields" from 2021-03-11T15:40:53

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"...

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Main Event Moto - Ep# 189 Harry and Lloyd from 2021-03-08T05:00

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 t...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #67: HandUp Gloves from 2021-03-05T15:38:41

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 mount...

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Exhaust #146: Why Do This? (With PR MX's Julien Perrier) from 2021-03-04T20:24:18

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...

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Exhaust #145: Legends Night from 2021-03-02T19:55:36

The night before MotoCar Fite Klub, Road2Recovery hosted a fundraiser Q&A with fans. With Jeremy McGrath, Ricky Carmichael, Chad Reed, Ryan Dungey, Bria...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #66: Vlog Life with Cameron Bushey from 2021-02-25T19:27:20

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 ...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #65: FMF Vision (with Donnie Emler Jr.) from 2021-02-18T21:24:47

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 div...

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Main Event Moto - Ep# 188 - Risk It For The Biscuit from 2021-02-15T05:00

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 ...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #64: Shawn Lupcho of Moto-Skiveez from 2021-02-11T17:23:46

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 d...

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Exhaust #144: Life After Racing With Ryan Dungey from 2021-02-10T23:15:01

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 rout...

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Main Event Moto - Ep# 187 - Sexy Sweet Gummy Bear from 2021-02-08T05:00

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...

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Exhaust #143: New Attitude from 2021-02-04T21:17:16

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 w...

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Racer X Read Aloud: Brand Exchange from 2021-02-04T18:34:39

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 hi...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #63: Barry Hawk from 2021-02-04T16:03

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 Factor...

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Main Event Moto - Ep# 186 - Angry Fingerz from 2021-02-01T05:00

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 i...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #62: Kevin Moranz from 2021-01-28T16:20:23

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.

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Exhaust #142: A Flying Start (Houston Supercrosses) from 2021-01-27T22:38:49

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 a...

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Main Event Moto - Ep# 185 - Pullin Fatty's from 2021-01-25T05:00

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...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #61: Brand Building with Matt Vincent of HVIII Brand Goods from 2021-01-22T16:28:53

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 f...

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Main Event Moto -Ep# 184 - Bam Bam Gas Gas Win from 2021-01-18T05:00

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...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #60: "MegaWatt" Matt Watson from 2021-01-14T15:13:23

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.

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Exhaust #141: Chad Reed Is Actually Not Racing from 2021-01-13T17:36:34

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 wa...

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Main Event Moto - Ep# 183 - 2021 Supercross Preview Show from 2021-01-11T05:00

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 ...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #59: Sponsorship Deep Dive with the Vegan Cyclist from 2021-01-08T15:57:09

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 ...

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Racer X Read Aloud: "Recruitment Center" from 2021-01-07T18:00

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 Weiga...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #58: Kris Keefer from 2020-12-31T15:15:28

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, a...

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Exhaust #140: Post-Racing Adventures with Jeff Stanton from 2020-12-23T20:12:53

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 m...

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Exhaust #139: Plessinger on the Rebound from 2020-12-18T22:51:32

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...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #57: Taking Action&Driving Sales with Facebook Live from 2020-12-18T15:24:23

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 an...

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Main Event Moto - Ep# 182 - Peace Out 2020 from 2020-12-16T05:00

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...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #56: Seven MX's Dennis Bloch from 2020-12-11T15:19:09

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 m...

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Racer X Read Aloud: "Faster" from 2020-12-10T18:12:38

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 el...

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Exhaust #138: The Bonus Program (with Shane McElrath) from 2020-12-09T21:13:45

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,...

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Exhaust #137: Returning Star (with Jeremy Martin) from 2020-12-09T15:40:02

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 previou...

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Exhaust #136: The Hunter Lawrence Interview (with Hunter Lawrence) from 2020-12-04T15:53:32

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 ...

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Exhaust #135: The Jett Lawrence Interview (with Jett Lawrence) from 2020-12-04T15:27:03

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 ...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #55: FMFs Alex De La Peña from 2020-12-03T15:48:59

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 fa...

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Exhaust #134: More Fun for Villopoto from 2020-11-25T21:56:45

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 ...

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Exhaust #133: Privateer Life Ain't Bad (with Alex Ray) from 2020-11-25T18:05

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...

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Moto Marketing Podcast 54: Rob Buydos and Davey Coombs from 2020-11-25T14:59:11

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 ...

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Main Event Moto- Ep# 181 - Fence Post Femur from 2020-11-23T05:00

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...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #53: Canvas MX's Michael Leib from 2020-11-20T18:49:31

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 in...

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Exhaust #132: Private Team Survival (w/ Forrest Butler and Joey Savatgy) from 2020-11-20T14:45:01

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. Wi...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #52: MTB BOXX from 2020-11-13T17:55:51

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 e...

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Main Event Moto - Ep# 180 - No No Gas Gas from 2020-11-10T05:30

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 o...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #51: Darkside from 2020-11-06T16:29:05

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 Darksid...

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Racer X Read Aloud: "Finding Gene McCay" from 2020-11-05T17:56:41

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 promis...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #50: MX Sports' Tim Cotter from 2020-10-29T15:15:06

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, Lo...

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Exhaust #131: Supercross Schedule Explained from 2020-10-28T21:10:07

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 o...

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Main Event Moto - Ep# 179 - Rat Cave from 2020-10-27T04:00

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 ra...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #49: Dr. Chris Leatt from 2020-10-22T19:37:08

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...

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Exhaust #130: The Cianciarulo Season from 2020-10-14T22:00:03

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 ...

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Moto Marketing Podcast# 48: MX Tire's Jeff Cernic from 2020-10-14T16:57:13

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.

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Main Event Moto - Ep# 178 - That's A Wrap from 2020-10-13T04:00

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 ra...

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2020 Thunder Valley National Press Conferences from 2020-10-04T19:28:41

Post-race interviews from the 2020 Thunder Valley National:

250 Class

Justin Cooper, Dylan Ferrandis, Jeremy Martin

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Eli Tomac, Adam Cianciarulo, Zac...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #47: Black Friday Moto Marketing Tips from 2020-10-02T13:36:15

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.
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Exhaust #129: Dylan Ferrandis from 2020-09-30T21:49:11

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 poin...

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2020 WW Ranch Press Conferences from 2020-09-27T16:50:33

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 Toma...

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Moto Marketing Podcast# 46: Evil Coffee's Ross Dantonio from 2020-09-25T14:33:46

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 ind...

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Exhaust #128: Digging Out (w/ Savatgy, Cooper&Shimoda) from 2020-09-24T14:06:33

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 ...

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Main Event Moto - Ep# 177 - Creed Honda from 2020-09-22T04:30

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 ...

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2020 Spring Creek National Press Conferences from 2020-09-20T17:21:09

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, Jus...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #45: ETS Fuels' Beth Paretta from 2020-09-17T16:24:56

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 discu...

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Exhaust #127: Craig, Harrison&Masterpool from 2020-09-16T19:09:10

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 Crai...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #44: Gaerne USA's Bob Rathkamp from 2020-09-11T12:33:48

Luke Nesler is joined by Gaerne's Bob Rathkamp to talk about building one of the most iconic boot brands in the USA.

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Exhaust #126: Halfway Lessons Learned (with AC, BB, and Zacho) from 2020-09-10T13:46:11

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 ...

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Main Event Moto - Ep# 176 - Antonio from 2020-09-10T04:00

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 ...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #43: NFL Player Tanner Carew from 2020-09-03T15:16:05

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 s...

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Main Event Moto - Ep# 175 - Plantings Seeds from 2020-08-31T04:00

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 of...

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2020 Ironman National Press Conferences from 2020-08-30T12:32:57

Post-race interviews from the 2020 Ironman National:

250 Class

Jeremy Martin, Dylan Ferrandis, and Brandon Hartranft

450 Class (31:02)

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Moto Marketing Podcast #42: Fasst Company's Jason Parsons from 2020-08-28T14:40:08

Luke Nesler is joined by Fasst Company's Jason Parsons to talk about high-end products and creating demand in the marketplace.

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Exhaust #125: Marvin, AC, Hampshire&McAdoo from 2020-08-26T18:18:54

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 c...

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Main Event Moto - Ep# 174 - Scar Tissue from 2020-08-25T04:00

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 some...

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2020 Loretta Lynns II National Press Conferences from 2020-08-23T17:42:59

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,...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #41: PulpMX's Steve Matthes from 2020-08-20T15:56:09

Luke Nesler is joined by PulpMX's Steve Matthes to discuss how he built a podcast empire that the entire sport knows and loves.

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2020 Loretta Lynn's National Press Conferences from 2020-08-16T15:59:54

Post-race interviews from the 2020 Circle K Loretta Lynn's National:

250 Class

Dylan Ferrandis, RJ Hampshire, Jeremy Martin

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Moto Marketing Podcast #40: Vurb's Wes Williams from 2020-08-13T19:09:24

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 s...

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Exhaust #124: 250 Motocross Preview from 2020-08-13T14:33:44

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 ...

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Exhaust #123: 450 Motocross Preview from 2020-08-12T21:59:52

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 competitor...

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Main Event Moto - Ep# 173 - 250 Motocross Preview from 2020-08-11T04:30

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 ra...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #39: Fly Racing's Jason Thomas from 2020-08-06T17:03:58

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.

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Main Event Moto - Ep# 172 - 450 Motocross Preview from 2020-08-04T04:30

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 i...

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Main Event Moto - Ep# 171 - Inside The Industry: Jason Thomas from 2020-08-03T04:30

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 ...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #38: Racer X's Scott Wallenberg from 2020-07-30T17:37:02

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.

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Exhaust #122: The Birth and Rebirth of MX SportsCenter from 2020-07-29T13:36:39

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 creat...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #37: Jimmy Button from 2020-07-24T14:59:03

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 r...

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Exhaust #121: Malcolm Stewart from 2020-07-16T19:10:21

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 s...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #36: Fox Bike's Jordi Cortes from 2020-07-16T16:34:49

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 mon...

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Main Event Moto - Ep# 170 - Amateur Spotlight: Cameron McAdoo from 2020-07-15T04:00

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.

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Exhaust #120: GNCC Racing (with Zach Osborne) from 2020-07-09T22:29:24

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. Zac...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #35: Deft Family's Nate Adams from 2020-07-08T18:06:32

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 m...

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Exhaust #119: The Nationals (with Davey Coombs) from 2020-07-02T22:43:09

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...

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Exhaust #118: Shane's Side (w/ Shane McElrath) from 2020-07-01T22:45:06

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 202...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #34: Living The Childhood Dream from 2020-07-01T19:32:05

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.

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Main Event Moto Ep# 169 - Amateur Spotlight: Cooper Webb from 2020-06-30T06:30

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.

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Moto Marketing Podcast #33: Stacyc's Mike Dettmers from 2020-06-25T18:58:31

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.

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Exhaust #117: Salt Lake City 7 Post-Race from 2020-06-23T19:46:52

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/Sta...

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Main Event Moto - Ep# 168 - Poodle Jesus from 2020-06-23T05:00

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 an...

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Exhaust #116: Reed's Last Ride from 2020-06-19T18:52:52

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 Champ...

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Exhaust #115: SLC 6 Post-Race Press Conference from 2020-06-18T19:30:59

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 ...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #32: MX Tech's Jerry Slowik from 2020-06-17T18:13:46

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.

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Main Event Moto - Ep# 167 - What The Health from 2020-06-17T04:00

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 th...

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Exhaust 114: Salt Lake City 5 Press Conference from 2020-06-15T20:42:48

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 To...

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Exhaust #113: Wednesday Night Podiums from 2020-06-11T19:31:08

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 E...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #31: FXR's Andy White from 2020-06-10T16:38:11

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 ha...

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Exhaust #112: The Other Players from 2020-06-09T19:18:48

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 Daval...

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Exhaust #111: Salt Lake City 3 Presser from 2020-06-09T16:36:24

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, A...

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Main Event Moto - Ep# 166 - Bruce Almighty from 2020-06-09T04:00

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 hea...

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Exhaust #110: Salt Lake City 2 Podium from 2020-06-05T16:20:40

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 McEl...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #30: 100%'s Charles Castloo from 2020-06-04T14:36:32

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 fro...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #29: Sponsorship Round Table from 2020-06-01T18:31:12

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 ...

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Exhaust #109: Podium Talk from Salt Lake City from 2020-06-01T15:48:57

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.

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Main Event Moto - Ep# 165 - Finish Him! from 2020-06-01T04:00

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 r...

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Exhaust #108: Sexton and the Rookies from 2020-05-28T17:55:48

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 ...

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Exhaust #107: McElrath and Cooper from 2020-05-28T16:27:16

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 ...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #28: Athena/GET's Dan Truman from 2020-05-27T17:06:04

Luke Nesler is joined Athena/GET brand manager Dan Truman. The two talk supercross' return, building a powerful network, and branding.

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Exhaust #106: Cianciarulo and Brayton from 2020-05-22T19:06:26

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...

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Exhaust #105: Roczen and Clason from 2020-05-21T16:05

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...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #27: Panic Rev's John Parkinson from 2020-05-20T19:44:49

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

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Main Event Moto - Ep# 164 - Daddy Glow from 2020-05-19T04:00

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...

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Exhaust #104: The Supercross Plan from 2020-05-18T19:10

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 supercro...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #26: Race Tech's Chris Riesenberg from 2020-05-14T18:35:48

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-channe...

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Main Event Moto - Ep# 163 - Inside The Industry: Mike Muye from 2020-05-11T04:00

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 spor...

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Exhaust #103: Cooper Webb Wants to Race from 2020-05-08T18:01:24

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...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #25: Stefy Bau from 2020-05-07T18:06:37

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 ...

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Exhaust #102: Ryan Villopoto from 2020-05-06T22:11:48

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 r...

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Exhaust #101: Travis Pastrana from 2020-05-06T22:03:59

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...

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Exhaust #100: How to Go Racing Again (with Tim Cotter and Roy Janson) from 2020-05-05T21:10:02

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...

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Exhaust #99: Retired Life (with Cole Seely) from 2020-05-01T14:41:33

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 o...

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Moto Marketing Podcast Episode #24: Sam Dantzler from 2020-04-30T15:02:29

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 <...

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Exhaust #98: The Fearful Pursuit (with Ricky Carmichael) from 2020-04-29T15:05:35

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 "G...

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Main Event Moto: Inside The Industry - Lucas Mirtl from 2020-04-27T04:00

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...

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Racer X Read Aloud: "Lockdown" (June 2020) from 2020-04-25T19:30:41

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....

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Racer X Read Aloud: "The Cathedral of Motocross" (May 2020) from 2020-04-24T19:40:38

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 Andrew...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #23: Youth Off-Road Riders from 2020-04-24T15:49:55

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.

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Racer X Read Aloud: "Day One at Daytona" (April 2020) from 2020-04-23T20:39:09

This year marks the 50th running of the legendary Daytona Supercross. We revisit the very first event, held in March of 1971.

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Exhaust #97: Barcia and More from 2020-04-23T19:51:15

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 the...

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Exhaust #96: Finding the Prospect (with Jacob Hayes) from 2020-04-21T21:15:24

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 ...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #22: Polar's Wayne Vartabedian from 2020-04-16T19:27:21

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.

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Exhaust #95: The Consummate Racer and the Shutdown (with Jared Mees) from 2020-04-15T19:44:48

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...

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Main Event Moto - Ep# 161 - Baby Man from 2020-04-13T04:00

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 s...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #21: Guts Racing's Andy Gregg from 2020-04-10T14:20:21

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.

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Exhaust #94: Eli Tomac from 2020-04-09T14:30:45

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 Weigand...

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Exhaust #93: The Supercross Plan (with Dave Prater) from 2020-04-02T21:21:59

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 ...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #20: Tucker Powersports' Dale Spangler from 2020-04-01T17:59:46

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...

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Main Event Moto - Ep# 160 - Finger Lickin Good from 2020-03-31T04:00

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 rai...

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Exhaust #92: Gamers' Delight from 2020-03-27T19:10

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 th...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #19: Tyler Pierce, the Vegan Cyclist from 2020-03-25T13:58:02

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...

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Main Event Moto - Ep# 159 - 10 Days Of Darkness from 2020-03-24T04:05

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

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Exhaust #91: Ken Roczen from 2020-03-19T15:31:55

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 chang...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #18: Online Sales Are Critical For Your Moto Business from 2020-03-17T17:43:50

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, ...

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Main Event Moto - Ep #158 - Nice Knowing You from 2020-03-16T04:05

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 of...

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Exhaust #90: Flat Track's Next Level from 2020-03-11T23:04:29

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...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #17: Jason Weigandt from 2020-03-10T20:22:11

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 t...

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Main Event Moto - Ep # 157 - Lone Ranger from 2020-03-10T04:01

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 rail...

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2020 Daytona Supercross Press Conferences from 2020-03-08T23:58:39

Post-race interviews from the 2020 Daytona Supercross:

450SX

Cooper Webb, Ken Roczen, Eli Tomac

250SX (13:01)

Jeremy Martin, Chase Sexton, Garrett Marchbanks

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Exhaust #89: Justin Brayton Loves Logistics from 2020-03-04T17:27:41

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 fact...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #16: MHR Racing Development from 2020-03-04T00:14:36

Luke Nesler is joined on the Moto Marketing Podcast by Nick Lubiarz of MHR Racing Development to discuss business his growth and marketing strategies.

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Main Event Moto - Ep# 156 - Real Housewives Of Atlanta from 2020-03-02T05:05

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 headl...

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2020 Atlanta Supercross Press Conferences from 2020-03-01T23:02:39

Post-race interviews from the 2020 Atlanta Supercross:

250SX

Shane McElrath, RJ Hampshire, Chase Sexton

450SX

Cooper Webb (not present), Justin Barcia, Ken Roczen

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Exhaust #88: Daytona Preview with Ryan Sipes from 2020-02-27T17:53:36

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 nex...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #15: The Return Of DEEO from 2020-02-25T19:15:03

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...

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Main Event Moto - EP# 155 - Bad Dragon from 2020-02-24T05:30

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 g...

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Exhaust #87: Hunting Hunter (with Hunter Lawrence) from 2020-02-20T20:50:51

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 Austra...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #14: FMF's Donny Emler Jr. from 2020-02-20T14:21:45

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 becom...

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2020 Tampa Supercross Press Conferences from 2020-02-17T02:40:08

Post-race interviews from the 2020 Tampa Supercross:

250SX

Shane McElrath, Chase Sexton, Jeremy Martin

450SX

Eli Tomac, Cooper Webb, Ken Roczen

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Main Event Moto - EP# 154 - The Night Before Tampa SX from 2020-02-15T01:48:02

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 ...

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Exhaust #86: Fear of Losing, Joy of Winning (with Kailub Russell) from 2020-02-12T21:30:21

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 ther...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #13: FMX Pioneer Doug "Punk Rock" Parsons from 2020-02-11T19:22:28

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 ba...

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Main Event Moto - EP# 153 - Mad As A Hornet from 2020-02-10T05:30

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

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Exhaust #85: RJ Hampshire from 2020-02-06T18:20

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 R...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #12: Asterisk's Mike Beier from 2020-02-04T20:51:29

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:

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Main Event Moto - EP# 152 - Hold My Beer from 2020-02-03T08:00

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 ...

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Exhaust #84: Late Bloomer (with Alex Martin) from 2020-01-31T17:48:33

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 Mar...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #11: American Flat Track CEO Michael Lock from 2020-01-28T18:41:15

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 marketi...

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2020 Glendale Supercross Press Conferences from 2020-01-27T07:24:30

Post-race interviews from the 2020 Glendale Supercross:

250SX

Michael Mosiman, Dylan Ferrandis, Austin Forkner

450SX

Eli Tomac, Ken ...

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Main Event Moto - EP# 151 - Triple Crown and Coke from 2020-01-27T05:05

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...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #10: Jeff Walker from 2020-01-22T16:47:27

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...

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Main Event Moto - EP# 150 - Frenchy Can Drive from 2020-01-20T05:02

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 ...

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2020 Anaheim 2 Supercross Press Conferences from 2020-01-19T15:13:01

Post-race interviews from the Anaheim 2 Supercross:

250SX

Brandon Hartranft, Justin Cooper, Dylan Ferrandis

450SX (7:23)

Cooper Webb, Ken Roczen, Eli Tomac

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Exhaust #83: Youth Rebellion to Trusted Souls (Moto Spy Crew Pt. 2) from 2020-01-17T17:11:33

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 me...

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Moto Marketing Podcast #9: 6D Helmets' Bob Weber from 2020-01-15T15:12:15

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...

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Main Event Moto - EP# 149 - Stone Cold Kenny from 2020-01-13T05:02

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...

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2020 St. Louis Supercross Press Conferences from 2020-01-12T16:39:26

Post-race interviews from the St. Louis Supercross:

250SX

Brandon Hartranft, Justin Cooper, Austin Forkner

450SX (6:33)

Ken Roczen, Justin Barcia, Jason Anderson

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Moto Marketing Podcast #8: Kreft Moto's Dan Hallada from 2020-01-09T14:33:39

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....

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Exhaust #82: Inside Anaheim 1 from 2020-01-08T16:20:09

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, b...

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Main Event Moto - EP# 148 - Bam Bam Bam from 2020-01-06T05:01

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 headline...

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2020 Anaheim 1 Supercross Press Conferences from 2020-01-05T22:00:58

Post-race interviews from the Anaheim 1 Supercross:

250SX

Austin Forkner, Dylan Ferrandis, Justin Cooper

450SX (12:52)

Cooper Webb, Adam Cianciarulo, Justin Barcia

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Exhaust #81: Osborne the Sleeper (with Zach Osborne) from 2020-01-02T17:24:13

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 thi...

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Exhaust #80: 2020 Visions (with Jeff Emig) from 2019-12-31T18:35:59

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...

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The Moto Marketing Podcast #7: Arma's Scott Sepkovic from 2019-12-31T14:46:06

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 a...

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Main Event Moto - EP# 147 - Bring On A1 from 2019-12-30T05:01

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 som...

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The Moto Marketing Podcast #6: Cobra's Sean Hilbert from 2019-12-23T21:21:49

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...

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Main Event Moto - EP# 146 - Cooksey Interviews Daniel from 2019-12-23T05:01

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.

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The Moto Marketing Podcast #5: 2020 Moto Brand Marketing Tips from 2019-12-19T15:44:31

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? L...

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Main Event Moto - EP# 145 - The Tug Is The Drug from 2019-12-16T05:00

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 fo...

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Exhaust #79: So You Wanna Run a Supercross? from 2019-12-12T15:47:09

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 ...

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The Moto Marketing Podcast #4: Jason Gearld of Phoenix Handlebars from 2019-12-10T14:40:22

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 w...

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Main Event Moto - EP# 144 - High Risk High Reward from 2019-12-09T05:00

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 sometime...

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Exhaust #78: Racing's Most Passionate Supporter (with Yarrive Konsky) from 2019-12-06T19:38:45

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...

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Main Event Moto - EP# 143 - Reveal Yourself from 2019-12-03T05:00

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 ...

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Exhaust #77: Deep Perspective Down Under from 2019-12-01T01:06:02

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 ...

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Main Event Moto - EP# 142 - He Cracked I Didn't from 2019-11-26T05:00

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 ...

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The Moto Marketing Podcast #3: Renthal's Paul Perebijnos from 2019-11-25T18:51:53

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 ...

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Exhaust #76: Joey Savatgy from 2019-11-21T14:01:16

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 fo...

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Main Event Moto - EP# 141 - For The Win from 2019-11-19T05:00

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 ...

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Exhaust #75: Reed, Anderson, Savatgy and More from NZ from 2019-11-15T13:57:55

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 conferen...

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The Moto Marketing Podcast #2: We Went Fast's Brett Smith from 2019-11-14T15:42:34

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 fr...

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Exhaust #74: What's An Agent Do? Part 2 (with Lucas Mirtl) from 2019-11-06T16:27:02

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. T...

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Main Event Moto - EP# 140 - Kelly Osbourne from 2019-11-05T05:00

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 ...

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Exhaust #73: What's An Agent Do? (with Lucas Mirtl) from 2019-11-01T19:41:21

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 sid...

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Main Event Moto - EP# 139 - We Need J Law from 2019-10-29T04:00

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.

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Exhaust #72: The Musquin Off-Season from 2019-10-25T15:47:26

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, a...

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The Moto Marketing Podcast #1: Davey Coombs from 2019-10-24T17:53:02

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 iconi...

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Main Event Moto - EP# 138 - Finally Got One Right from 2019-10-24T07:45:45

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.

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Exhaust #71: KTM 2020 Team Intro from 2019-10-17T18:15:27

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 A...

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Main Event Moto - EP# 137 - Possibly Stupid Predictions from 2019-10-15T04:00

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

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Main Event Moto - EP# 136 - Chicken Man from 2019-10-06T04:00

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.

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Exhaust #70: Of Nations and Europe (with Lewis Phillips of MXVice) from 2019-10-04T17:23:21

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...

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Main Event Moto - EP #135 - Biggidy from 2019-09-30T04:00

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...

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Exhaust #69: Current Currency (with Cobra's Sean Hilbert) from 2019-09-27T16:09:49

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 introducin...

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Main Event Moto - EP# 134 - Level Up from 2019-09-24T04:00

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.

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Exhaust #68: An Invention to Save The Sport (with Stacyc's Ryan Ragland) from 2019-09-20T16:20:51

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 engine...

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Main Event Moto - EP# 133 - Open Mouth Kiss from 2019-09-17T04:00

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.

...

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Exhaust #67: Upstart Flat Track Points Leader Briar Bauman from 2019-09-13T14:04:21

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 Bauma...

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Main Event Moto - EP # 132 - Mookie Time from 2019-09-10T04:00

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.

- Li...

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Exhaust #66: The Case for Team USA from 2019-09-06T14:12:30

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 afte...

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Exhaust #65: Perspective and the Party with AC from 2019-08-29T14:44:47

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 mom...

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2019 Ironman National Press Conferences from 2019-08-26T16:39:44

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 Motocros...

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Main Event Moto - Ep# 131 - Crack Kills from 2019-08-26T04:00

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 i...

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Exhaust #64: How Racing Works (with AJ Allmendinger) from 2019-08-22T18:54:16

Is there too much money in motocross? Well, it's more expensive than it onc...

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Main Event Moto - EP# 130 - Bird Nest from 2019-08-19T04:00

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 ...

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Exhaust #63: Visual Learning with Ryan Sipes from 2019-08-14T21:07:54

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 t...

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Main Event Moto - Ep# 129 - Somethingdorf from 2019-08-12T04:00

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 rail...

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2019 Unadilla National Press Conferences from 2019-08-11T19:36:13

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

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Exhaust #62: Next Big Things (from Loretta Lynn's) from 2019-08-07T12:28:27

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...

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Exhaust #61: Austin Forkner from 2019-07-31T17:12:36

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 ...

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Main Event Moto - EP #128 - Lumberjack Warrior from 2019-07-29T04:00

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...

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Main Event Moto - EP #127 - I'd Take The Duck from 2019-07-22T04:00

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 g...

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Exhaust #60: Savage Recovery (with Blake Savage) from 2019-07-18T19:32:02

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 co...

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Exhaust #59: Training Day (with Jacob Hayes and Seth Rarick) from 2019-07-17T17:45:51

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 Champi...

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Main Event Moto - EP# 126 - Buckle Bunnies from 2019-07-08T04:00

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

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Exhaust #58: Jordan Bailey Talks to Everyone from 2019-07-02T18:22:42

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 f...

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2019 Southwick National Press Conferences from 2019-07-01T13:49:19

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...

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Main Event Moto - Ep# 125 - Governor Cianciarulo from 2019-07-01T04:00

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 ...

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Main Event Moto - Ep# 124 - Wild Chihuahuas from 2019-06-24T04:00

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...

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Main Event Moto - Ep#123 - Sad Dad from 2019-06-17T04:00

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 th...

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Main Event Moto - Ep#122 - Raging Incels from 2019-06-10T04:00

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 ...

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Exhaust #57: Cole Seely from 2019-06-06T13:34:31

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 him...

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Main Event Moto - Ep #121 - Track Cutter from 2019-06-03T04:00

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...

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Main Event Moto - Ep #120 - Daniel's Seed from 2019-05-27T04:00

This week Daniel Blair, Chris "Cooksey" Cooksey, and Producer Joe talk about the 2019 Fox Raceway National Motocro...

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2019 Fox Raceway National Press Conference from 2019-05-26T13:12:24

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...

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Exhaust #56: Let's Talk Stew from 2019-05-22T20:55:40

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. He...

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Main Event Moto - Ep #119 - 3rd Annual Hangtown Call From The Cave from 2019-05-20T04:00

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 join...

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Exhaust #55: Pro Motocross Opening Press Conference from 2019-05-17T14:09:44

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 answer...

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Main Event Moto - Ep #118 from 2019-05-13T04:00

Every week, Daniel Blair brings opinions and perspectives on the sport of moto with his friends and enemies.

This Week: Daniel Blair, Stankdog, ...

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Exhaust #54: The Second Act w/ Daniel Blair from 2019-05-07T19:48:14

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 wi...

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2019 Las Vegas Supercross Press Conferences from 2019-05-05T14:39:19

Post-race interviews from the Las Vegas Supercross:

250SX

Chase Sexton, Dylan Ferrandis

450SX (14:11)

Marvin Musquin, Eli Tomac, Cooper Webb

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The PulpMX/Racer X Live Show in Las Vegas with Ryan Villopoto and Chad Reed from 2019-05-04T16:27:39

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.

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Racer X/PulpMX Live Show in New Jersey with Bradshaw, Carsten, and DC from 2019-04-29T17:15:15

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 joine...

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2019 East Rutherford Supercross Press Conference from 2019-04-29T14:09:12

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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The Weege Show | 2019 East Rutherford Supercross from 2019-04-29T14:07:31

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 chanc...

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Exhaust #53: Joey Savatgy, Part 2 from 2019-04-24T13:56:37

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 <...

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Exhaust #52: Joey Savatgy, Part 1 from 2019-04-19T13:44:15

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 t...

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The Weege Show | 2019 Denver Supercross from 2019-04-15T15:47:21

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 chanc...

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2019 Denver Supercross Press Conferences from 2019-04-15T15:07:21

Post-race interviews from the Denver Supercross:

250SX

Colt Nichols, Dylan Ferrandis, Adam Cianciarulo

450SX

Marvin Musquin, Cooper Webb, Eli Tomac

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Exhaust #51: Cianciarulo and Wey from 2019-04-12T23:42:23

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 b...

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2019 Nashville Supercross Press Conference from 2019-04-07T22:21:55

Post-race interviews from the Nashville Supercross:

250SX

Justin Cooper, Chase Sexton, Martin Davalos

450SX

Cooper Webb, Blake Baggett, Eli Tomac

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Exhaust #50: The Million-to-One Shot with Brett Smith and Davey Coombs from 2019-04-03T18:30:58

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 ...

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Exhaust #49: Strategy and Science with David Vuillemin and Johan Thiel from 2019-03-28T14:36:15

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 v...

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Exhaust #48: Paralysis, and the Road Back from 2019-03-19T14:24:44

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, le...

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2019 Atlanta Supercross Press Conference from 2019-03-03T22:02:49

Post-race interviews from the Atlanta Supercross:

250SX

Austin Forkner, Dylan Ferrandis, Adam Cianciarulo

450SX (09:17)

Marvin Musquin, Blake Baggett, Cooper Webb

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Exhaust #47: Mid-Season Review from 2019-03-01T16:36:36

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 some...

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Exhaust #46: Flat Track Rising from 2019-02-28T21:10:23

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 f...

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2019 Detroit Supercross Press Conference from 2019-02-24T19:53:07

Post-race interviews from the Detroit Supercross:

250SX

Chase Sexton, Jordon Smith, and Austin Forkner

450SX

Chad Reed, Cooper Webb, and Eli Tomac

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Exhaust #45: Dreams and Fears of Winning from 2019-02-21T19:31:56

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...

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Exhaust #44: Supercross in the Media with Denny Hartwig from 2019-02-15T18:03:23

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, engagin...

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Feld's Supercross Media Roundtable from 2019-02-12T17:12:16

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 ...

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2019 Minneapolis Supercross Press Conferences from 2019-02-10T15:29:06

Post-race interviews from the Minneapolis Supercross:

250SX

Justin Cooper, Jordon Smith, and Austin Forkner

450SX

Marvin Musquin, Ken Roczen, and Cooper Webb

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Exhaust #43: Justin Barcia Interview + the San Diego Situation from 2019-02-07T17:45:09

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 wh...

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Exhaust #42: Off-Road Revamp with Fred Andrews from 2019-02-01T19:28:51

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 s...

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Exhaust #41: An Hour in a Car with Phil Nicoletti from 2019-01-24T18:35:34

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' ...

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2019 Anaheim 2 Supercross Press Conferences from 2019-01-21T04:00:52

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

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Exhaust #40: Bogle and Nichols, in it Together from 2019-01-17T15:27:31

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 wi...

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Glendale 2019: Blake Baggett Before and After from 2019-01-13T15:12:50

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

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2019 Glendale Supercross Press Conferences from 2019-01-13T14:02:23

Post-race interviews from the Glendale Supercross:

250SX

Shane McElrath, Colt Nichols, and Adam Cianciarulo

450SX (10:19)

Ken Roczen, Jason Anderson, and Blake Bagget...

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Exhaust #39: When Anaheim Is Electric from 2019-01-10T00:15:33

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 mo...

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Racer X/PulpMX Live in Anaheim with RV and DC from 2019-01-07T19:19:28

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 gues...

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2019 Anaheim 1 SX 450 and 250 Press Conferences from 2019-01-06T19:58:22

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 th...

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Exhaust #38: Last Thoughts on 2019 from 2019-01-04T00:04:20

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 opinion...

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Exhaust #37: Chad Reed from 2018-12-21T17:17:50

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-ti...

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Exhaust #36: Justin Hill and JGR's Off-Season from 2018-12-19T17:08:20

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...

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Exhaust #35: Ryan Sipes' Incredible Year in Motorcycling from 2018-12-14T15:47:17

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 c...

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Exhaust #34: Sit Down, Stay Humble with Shane McElrath from 2018-11-28T15:42:28

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 so...

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Exhaust #33: Aldon Baker from 2018-11-20T13:15:08

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...

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Exhaust #32: Jeremy Martin Was Never the Chosen One from 2018-11-14T14:56:52

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...

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Exhaust #31: The Hunter Lawrence Experience from 2018-11-07T22:20:10

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 rac...

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Exhaust #30: The Deegan Formula from 2018-10-18T15:06:34

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, t...

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PulpMX/Racer X Live Show with Damon Bradshaw and Ryan Villopoto from 2018-10-15T16:51:12

We brought the hijnks, arguments, facts, and laughs from a regular episode of t...

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Exhaust #29: Motorcycle Industry Checkup with Larry Little from 2018-10-11T15:02:51

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...

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Exhaust #28: Team USA History with Davey Coombs, Part 2 from 2018-10-02T16:04:09

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...

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Exhaust #27: Team USA History with Davey Coombs, Part 1 from 2018-09-28T22:02:23

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 stor...

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Exhaust #26: Ian Harrison's Fascinating Journey from 2018-09-24T21:35:21

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 mecha...

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Exhaust #25: Jason Thomas on Japan, pain meds, and tragedy from 2018-09-20T16:17:46

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 f...

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Exhaust #24: Danny Thompson from 2018-09-12T19:16:32

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 t...

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Exhaust #23: Kailub Russell from 2018-08-30T20:43:18

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 Russ...

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2018 Ironman National Press Conferences from 2018-08-27T01:33:45

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 Mus...

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Exhaust #22: Jeff Stanton from 2018-08-22T19:04:20

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 f...

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2018 Budds Creek National Press Conferences from 2018-08-19T23:03:27

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 Mus...

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2018 Unadilla National Press Conferences from 2018-08-13T13:55:08

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 P...

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Exhaust #21: Broc Tickle from 2018-08-09T16:46:15

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 an...

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Exhaust #20: Growing Up Racing with McGrath, Cianciarulo, and Marchbanks from 2018-08-02T20:50:36

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 Je...

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2018 Washougal National Press Conferences from 2018-07-29T13:08:44

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...

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Exhaust #19: Totally Unprofessional (with Kevin Kelly) from 2018-07-26T14:59:01

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 doe...

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Staff Meeting: X Games, Marketing, and Beyond from 2018-07-25T21:12:51

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 juic...

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2018 Spring Creek National Press Conferences from 2018-07-22T22:59:33

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 Musqui...

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Exhaust #18: Pingree on the New Bikes from 2018-07-19T21:14:25

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 o...

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How We Got Here: The Origins of Loretta Lynn’s MX from 2018-07-16T09:00

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 m...

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Exhaust #17: Humble Roots with Justin Brayton from 2018-07-12T21:32:31

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 bi...

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2018 RedBud National Press Conference from 2018-07-08T02:04:17

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...

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2018 Southwick Press Conferences from 2018-07-01T15:40:44

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 Bar...

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Exhaust #16: Breaking Down Barcia from 2018-06-26T14:35:48

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 ...

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2018 Muddy Creek National Press Conferences from 2018-06-24T21:49:29

Post-race interviews from the Muddy Creek National:

250 Class

Shane McElrath, Dylan Ferrandis and Chase Sexton

450 Class  (13:28)

El...

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Exhaust #15: 2001—A Pastrana Odyssey from 2018-06-22T17:08:29

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 tumultu...

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Exhaust #15: 2001—A Pastrana Odyssey from 2018-06-22T17:08:29

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 tumultu...

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2018 High Point National Press Conferences from 2018-06-18T15:01:37

Post-race interviews from the High Point National:

450 Class

Eli Tomac, Marvin Musquin and Justin Barcia

250 Class (13:45)

Aaron Ple...

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Exhaust #14: Justin Bogle Does What He Does from 2018-06-12T19:59:47

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 perha...

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Exhaust #13: Cole Seely from 2018-06-07T14:42:27

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 con...

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2018 Thunder Valley National Press Conferences from 2018-06-04T17:56:16

Post-race interviews from the Thunder Valley National:

250 Class

Alex Martin, Jeremy Martin, Justin Cooper

450 Class (12:09)

Eli Tom...

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Exhaust #12: Christian Craig from 2018-05-30T19:38:36

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....

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2018 Glen Helen 450 Press Conference from 2018-05-27T15:54:18

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

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2018 Glen Helen 250 Press Conference from 2018-05-27T15:50:39

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

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2018 Hangtown 450 Press Conference from 2018-05-20T16:11:37

The 450 podium from Hangtown.

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2018 Hangtown 250 Press Conference from 2018-05-20T16:09

The 250 podium from Hangtown.

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2018 Hangtown Pre-Race Press Conference from 2018-05-18T15:39:19

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 Za...

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Exhaust #11: History of the Nationals from 2018-05-16T19:20:48

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 actual...

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Exhaust #10: Jacob Hayes and the Future of Arenacross from 2018-05-11T12:52:53

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 prospe...

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2018 Las Vegas Supercross Post-Race Press Conferences from 2018-05-06T14:43:48

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

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Exhaust #9: How Did We Get Here? With Davey Coombs and Roy Janson from 2018-05-04T16:22:59

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 ...

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Exhaust #8: Bobby Hewitt from 2018-04-26T15:55:22

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 ...

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2018 Foxborough Supercross 450 Class Post-Race Press Conference from 2018-04-22T02:02:03

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

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2018 Foxborough Supercross 250 Class Post-Race Press Conference from 2018-04-22T01:47:36

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

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Exhaust #7: Growing and Giving Back to the Industry with Jon-Erik Burleson from 2018-04-19T16:25:49

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 J...

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Exhaust #6: Ryan Dungey from 2018-04-09T17:25:54

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 men...

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Exhaust #5: Rick Johnson’s Last Stand from 2018-04-02T09:00

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 ...

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Exhaust #4: Aldon Baker's Power of Paranoia from 2018-03-27T21:02:18

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 amaz...

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Exhaust #3: Running with Roczen from 2018-03-22T14:43:02

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 real...

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Exhaust #2: Talking Daytona History with Davey Coombs from 2018-03-14T17:05:38

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 eve...

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Exhaust #1: Introduction from 2018-03-09T19:10:37

Jason Weigandt introduces you to the newest Racer X podcast.

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