Pit Pass Moto

MotoAmerica’s Paul Carruthers and Sean Bice discuss the 2021 season. Some of the talking points include: the development of riders, what team(s) haven’t been gelling and women in racing. They also discuss the latest additions to the MotoAmerica series, including King of the Baggers, RSD Super Hooligans, Mini Cup by Motul, and Harley Davidson’s involvement. Check out Off Track with Carruthers and B...

AFT Rider and recent Peoria TT Champion JD Beach discusses his current 5th place status, his first time competing at Brainerd, and being the lone Yamaha in flat track. He also lets us know if he’ll be at the last 2 MotoAmerica races, and what he’s looking forward to for the rest of the season. Follow JD Beach on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook! Pit Pass Moto Trivia Question: What year was the firs...

HONOS HVMC Racing Stock 1000 rider Corey Alexander shares his thoughts on competing at Brainerd, why he has little free time, and the friendly competition between him and Travis Wyman. He also talks about coaching with Jason Pridmore at JP43 Training, and working at his grandfather’s company Hudson Valley Motorcycle.  Follow Corey on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube!  Pit Pass Moto Trivia...

2021 Twins Cup Rider and owner of Ghetto Customs, Chris Parrish, discusses his 5th place finish at the Pitt Race this past weekend. He also talks about his nearly two decade long career, riding the same bike the past 18 years, and the 2021 MotoAmerica series.  Follow Chris on Instagram!  Pit Pass Moto Trivia Question: What rider won the inaugural Moto America Twins Cup championship? Name the rider...

Jessica Zalusky, owner of Zalusky Advanced Riding School and Track Days (ZARS), discusses how she created the school after surviving a stroke in 2008, what we can expect from the academy instructors, offering a 3-Wheel Program, the growth of the school, and protocols in place since the pandemic. Jessica also shares how she went from a professional snowboarder prior to her competitive race career....

Junior Cup Champion Tyler Scott discusses his experience this past weekend at Brainerd (which was his first at the track!) and riding KTM. He also tells us what attracts him to road racing vs. flat track, and the influence his father Mike (owner of Scott Powersports) has had on him.  Pit Pass Moto Trivia Question: What important off-road motorcycle was released in 1973? Name the model and the bran...

MotoAmerica Twins Cup rider Heather Trees discusses her current race season, what it was like to experience Road America, and her recent Lyme disease diagnosis. She also tells us who her competition is, what it’s like racing with her husband, and if she’ll be riding at any upcoming MotoAmerica races. Follow Heather on Facebook! Pit Pass Moto Trivia Question: Besides Ricky Carmichael, name the ride...

Twins Cup rider Jackson Blackmon discusses his new bike planned for Barber, his relationship with Yamaha, and how he’s having his career-best season so far. The 20 year old also talks to us about his experience at the Valentino Rossi Riders Academy, and working for his dad.  Follow Jackson on Instagram and Facebook!  Photo courtesy of Sara Chappell Pit Pass Moto Trivia Question: What is the longes...

MotoAmerica Supersport rider Benjamin Smith discusses his 4th place finish at Laguna, preparing for Brainard, and how he feels his season is going so far. The college student also shares with us what his off-season training is like. Follow Benjamin on Instagram! Pit Pass Moto Trivia Question: Who won the inaugural AMA Supersport series, later to be called Supersport, in MotoAmerica? Name the rider...

Chris Kruzel, owner of custom graphics company Drippin’ Wet, shares with us how buying “garbage” stickers led him to create his successful business. We discuss how he and his wife manage the business, what has changed with stickers over the years, and seeing riders with his products. Follow Drippin’ Wet on Instagram and Facebook! Pit Pass Moto Trivia Question: Name the youngest rider to win an AMA...

Long-time mechanic and owner of Watts Perfections, Chad Watts, shares which bikes are his favorites to work on, which rider was the hardest on equipment, and the 2002 season with Ricky Carmichael. He also talks about the upcoming Loretta Lynn’s, and how he’s moving his business right after the race weekend. Follow Chad on Facebook and Instagram! Pit Pass Moto Trivia Question: Name the first rider...

Kyle Wyman discusses his recent surgery from an elbow injury he sustained during Superbike Race 2 at Road America, and whether he’ll get to compete at Laguna because of it. He also shares his experience at King of the Baggers, competing with his brother Travis, and about his fans- The “KW Army.” Follow Kyle on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube! Pit Pass Moto Trivia Question: Who won the inaugural AMA...

Altus Motorsports rider Jake Lewis discusses his Stock 1000 victory at Road America this past weekend. He also tells us his goals for the season, and why he’s focusing on road racing. Host PJ Doran joins us from the road and gives us the rundown of what it was like to experience MotoAmerica’s round 3 at Road America firsthand!  Follow Jake Lewis on Facebook and Instagram! Pit Pass Moto Trivia Ques...

Host of Pit Pass INDY, Bruce Martin, has covered the Indianapolis 500 and IndyCar racing for close to 40 years for such outlets as SPEED SPORT, SI.com, NBCSports.com, ESPN SportsTicker and many others in a career that began in 1981. On this episode he discusses the many changes happening in the NTT IndyCar series, as well as the latest racing news.  Follow Pit Pass INDY on your favorite podcast ap...

Kevin Bailey, Powersports Marketing Manager for Race Winning Brands, discusses how he sees marketing changing post-pandemic, the growing electric market, and supporting business partners.  Visit racewinningbrands.com for more information.  Pit Pass Moto Trivia Question: What Hollywood film star owns his own motorcycle brand? Check out the answer after our interview with Kevin Bailey! MotoAmerica,...

Communications Director for Road America, John Ewert, discusses what’s new at the facility this year (Cabin Homes! Showers!) and the variety of events taking place throughout the season.   Follow Road America on YouTube, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook!  Pit Pass Moto Trivia Question: When did Road America hold its first race, and when did the AMA bring motorcycle races to the track? Check out the...

The 2020 MotoAmerica Twins Cup Runner-Up Kaleb de Keyrel discusses the growth of the Twins Cup, being a part of the Robem Engineering Team, and becoming a pro.  Follow Kaleb on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube! Pit Pass Moto Trivia Question: What iconic motorcycle movie is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year? Check out the answer after our interview with Kaleb De Keyrel! MotoAmerica, the hom...

Westby Racing Team Superbike rider Mathew Scholtz discusses the success the team is having so far in the 2021 MotoAmerica season. He also shares what racing is like back home in South Africa, how he got his start in the sport, and what his recovery process has been like since injuring his collarbone last year. Follow Mathew on Instagram and Facebook! Pit Pass Moto Trivia Question: Who has the most...

Westby Racing Team Manager Chuck Giacchetto discusses MotoAmerica’s opening weekend, as well as his role as an advisor. He also shares how a strong work ethic helps the team thrive, enjoying his recent success, and developing young talent. Follow Chuck on Westby Racing's Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! Pit Pass Moto Trivia Question: Who was the first Japanese manufacturer to win the Daytona 200 m...

Rider Cooper McDonald discusses his new opportunity to ride the Suzuki GSX-R600 at the first round of MotoAmerica’s 2021 season for the Altus Motorsports team. Cooper shares with us what his experience moving from the Twins Cup to Supersport has been like, the training involved, and working with his mentor Kevin Schwantz. Follow Cooper on Facebook and Instagram! Pit Pass Moto Trivia Question: In 1...

Pro Rider Tyler O’Hara discusses placing 3rd at Daytona 200, and signing with the Mission Foods S&S Cycle Indian Challenger team in the King of the Baggers National Championship. He also shares why he feels like he’s finally coming into his peak, and how the pandemic affected the wedding and event venue he and his wife own. Follow Tyler on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Pit Pass Moto Trivia Quest...

Mike Crosby, the new Director of Marketing for MotoAmerica, shares the latest news of what we can look forward to with the MotoAmerica 2021 season! He also discusses how marketing has evolved in his career, and why he is looking forward to attending all of the events. Follow MotoAmerica on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook! Pit Pass Moto Trivia Question: Who has won the most AMA road races in their...

Melissa Paris is back to discuss with us her new role as Crew Chief for rider Hunter Dunham in the Stock 1000 and Superbike Cup. She also shares what it’s like working with the Westby Racing Crew, racing flat track with the girls, and her goal to have her “year of the motorcycle.” We also get her real opinion on tennis and golf.  Follow Melissa Paris on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Pit Pass Mo...

ATF Singles Champ Dallas Daniels tells us why flat track is where his heart is at, and if he plans on giving up on road racing. The high school senior also shares the meaningful changes he had in the off season, and which spot is the most difficult to race.  Follow Dallas on Instagram and Facebook!  Pit Pass Moto Trivia Question: Name the rider that wheelied the entire length of the world famous I...

Daytona 200 Champion Brandon Paasch talked to us about this year's race, that impressive finish, and how he competed while recovering from an injury. The 20-year old rider also discusses how height and weight affects him when moving up in class, and his goals for this year.  Follow Brandon on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube! Pit Pass Moto Trivia Question: What was the first production tur...