Momentum: A Motorsports Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Lauren Swanson has been around motorcycles since she was a baby before eventually buying her own bike in her twenties. Today, she serves as Marketing Manager, Americas and Global PR Manager for Cardo Systems, where she helps lead regional marketing, product launches, PR efforts and industry partnerships across the motorcycle space. In this episode, Lauren talks with host Heather W...

Send us Fan Mail Mark Scherrens, Moto Adventurer Unscripted Podcast Co-Host, joins host Heather Wilson Schiltz to talk about the early days on ADV Rider forums, paper maps and building friendships through the DOGS (Dual Sporters of Georgia).  Mark talks about the evolution of adventure motorcycling, the value of talking to locals and how social media has changed the way riders discover places. He...

Send us Fan Mail Erik Stephens, Director of eCommerce at BWI (parent company of brands like Twisted Throttle, DENALI Electronics and more), shares the evolution of rider-focused lighting products.  In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz talks with Erik about how real-world rider experiences and customer feedback influence product development, from forward lighting to side visibility and CANb...

Send us Fan Mail Chase Bailey, an independent sales rep in the powersports industry, shares how racing dirtbikes as a kid led him into dealership work, where he learned the value of relationships, product knowledge and connecting with customers. In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz chats with Chase about the role of independent sales reps, how the Powersports Rep Association helps open doo...

Send us Fan Mail David Zelma, SW-MOTECH USA Country Manager, has built a career around motorcycles, marketing and the aftermarket industry. In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz talks with him about his path from the custom Harley side of the industry to the adventure touring market. David shares how an early piece of advice helped him choose a career tied to something he loved. The convers...

Send us Fan Mail Adventure riding is about more than dirt roads, gravel routes and challenging terrain. It’s about the people you meet along the way. In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz talks with Kane Wagner, owner of Appalachian ADV and host of the Appalachian ADV Community Podcast. Kane shares the story behind the Fool’s Ride, how it has grown from a small gathering into Appalachian AD...

Send us Fan Mail From watching Supercross on TV to standing on top of the podium at Loretta Lynn’s MX, Carter Gray is already building a serious motocross résumé at just 13 years old. In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz talks with Carter about how he got started in racing, what it felt like to finally win at Loretta’s after years of chasing that goal, and the work that happens behind the...

Send us Fan Mail Grant Harlan has built a professional racing career through persistence, adaptability and a deep understanding of what it takes to keep showing up. In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz talks with Grant about his path from amateur racing to Supercross and Pro Motocross, what life looks like as a privateer racer and how he manages the mental and physical demands of competiti...

Send us Fan Mail Larry Lawrence has spent decades documenting the people, moments and milestones that shaped motorcycle racing in the United States. In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz talks with the longtime journalist, historian and RiderFiles.com owner about preserving the sport’s past, the challenges of keeping records accessible, and why so much of racing history is still at risk of...

Send us Fan Mail From early memories of seeing a turquoise and white Harley-Davidson as a child to hosting more than 465 episodes of Motorcycle Men Podcast, Ted Kettler has built a life around motorcycles, storytelling and staying curious.  In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz talks with Ted about his connection to Harley-Davidson, what he has learned through podcasting and why he decided...

Send us Fan Mail Instead of host Heather Wilson Schiltz interviewing a guest on Momentum: A Motorsports Podcast, she joins The Visible CEO Crissy Conner on The Visibility Impact Show for a conversation centered on motorsports event organizers.  They dig into why great events still struggle, where marketing and operations often fall apart, and what organizers can do to build more sustainable, memor...

Send us Fan Mail Backcountry Discovery Routes has become one of the most recognizable names in adventure riding, but behind every route is years of planning, volunteer efforts and a bigger mission tied to access, education and community.  In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz talks with Inna Thorn, Executive Director and VP of the Backcountry Discovery Routes Board, and Tim James, Board Pre...

Send us Fan Mail When Kristen Almer lost her 11-year-old nephew Logan in a tragic ATV accident, her family’s life changed forever. She then turned unimaginable grief into a mission to help prevent similar tragedies for other families. In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz talks with Kristen about how that devastating loss led to years of research, difficult questions, and eventually the cre...

Send us Fan Mail Trevor Schoonover and James Wright have lived the kind of stories that make dual sport riding (and podcasting) so addictive. In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz sits down with the co-hosts of Tallboys & Trackmasters and members of Fairmont Dual Sport Riders (FDSR) to talk about how their club grew from a loose Facebook group into one of the most engaged dual sport rid...

Send us Fan Mail From GNCC mudders to Arenacross under the lights, Zac Herrin has built a career giving motorsports athletes a voice — and he’s doing it across some of the biggest stages in off-road and stadium racing.  In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz chats with Zac about how he unexpectedly had a microphone put in his hand, what it’s like calling GNCC with 45-minute lap gaps versus 2...

Send us Fan Mail This episode offers up a change of pace from traditional episodes of Momentum: A Motorsports podcast.  Motorcycle podcasts collide for a laid-back, laugh-heavy round of "Motorcycle Jeopardy." Hear questions ranging from MSRP to roadside oddities, Airbnb stays, and U.S. highway trivia. Test your own knowledge as you listen or watch, or simply enjoy the show. Host Heather...

Send us Fan Mail Preston Campbell grew up in the back of a box van traveling to races with his dad, Johnny Campbell. Today, he’s built a racing career of his own -- contesting in National Hare and Hound races for JCR Honda and international rally competitions for Honda HRC. In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz sits down with Preston to talk about his progression from NHHA to finishing runn...

Send us Fan Mail Amanda Van Den Elzen didn’t enter motorsports through racing herself. She got pulled in when her husband decided to trade drifting and rally racing for short course off-road. Since then, they’ve built VDE Racing from the ground up, learned sponsorship through trial and error, and developed a “partner-first” mindset that’s helped fund their program beyond race results. In this epis...

Send us Fan Mail Big dreams don’t start under bright lights. They start in the paddock, surrounded by family, mentors, and opportunity. And behind every rising racer is a grassroots program building skills, confidence and community long before the spotlight. In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz chats with Mike Correa, founder and operator of South Florida MiniGP (SFLminiGP), a youth road r...

Send us Fan Mail Motorcycle coaching is about so much more than speed. It’s about safety, confidence, mentorship, and keeping riders in the sport for life. In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz sits down with Lindsey Scheltema, Executive Director of the United States Motorcycle Coaching Association (USMCA), to talk about how her career has come “full circle” from racing and live event opera...

Send us Fan Mail From pyro booms you can feel in the stands to the cinematic opening ceremonies that set the tone for the night, Kat Voiles is part of the team responsible for turning Monster Energy SMX World Championship race weekends into a full-scale live experience.  In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz chats with Kat about her eight-season journey with Feld Entertainment -- from coord...

Send us Fan Mail At just 18 years old, Kade Johnson has already built a résumé that most racers only dream of. With more than 70 career championships, an AMA Supercross SMX Next win and his first Pro Motocross start under his belt, Kade joins host Heather Wilson Schiltz to share the mindset, sacrifices and support system that have shaped his journey so far. Kade reflects on his family’s decision t...

Send us Fan Mail Hey Momentum listeners! Momentum: A Motorsports Podcast will not be releasing new episodes on Christmas or New Year's Day. However, I have been busy pre-recording content for Jan.  I wish you happy holidays and a fantastic start to 2026!  The next new episode will drop on Jan 8. Until next time -- keep the momentum rolling! -Heather Wilson Schiltz SPONSORED CONTENT: If you&ap...

Send us Fan Mail Larry Mills and his family have spent more than three decades building DP Brakes into a performance-driven, rider-first brand. Host Heather Wilson Schiltz sits down with Larry to explore the family history behind DP Brakes, the aviation roots that shaped its technology, and why being present at the track still matters in today’s digital world. Larry shares what actually goes into...

Send us Fan Mail This episode with Adam McGill gets real. Host Heather Wilson Schiltz sits down with one of ATV racing’s most recognizable personalities to talk about how he built his 20-plus-year professional career from faxing resumes to landing lifetime contracts with sponsors and why fan relationships and youth riders matter so much to him. Adam opens up about his most meaningful win with his...