Swapmoto Live Podcast

Presented by Yoshimura Skillz Racing is a 100% custom motocross gear company based in Guadalajara, Mexico, and we chatted with owner Ismael Navarro about how he got started, the challenges he faced, and more. Most importantly, we got more information on how he is giving back the sport by supporting the privateers of the Monster Energy Supercross series!

Presented by Yoshimura The 2024 MX Shootout is in the books after several weeks of comparison testing, and one final day of back-to-back comparisons with a panel of test riders and technicians from all of the manufacturers to assist with bike setup. While the official Bike of the Year scores are being tallied and will be announced soon, our panel of test riders gathered at the SML headquarters to...

Presented by Pro Taper The 40th Running of the great Paris Supercross went off last weekend in France and our very own Michael Antonovich was there to document the action and sip an espresso or two. We go over everything that he saw and learned at the most important off-season race of the year!

Jordon Post is one of one. We've gotten to know the tattooed journeyman over the last few years at rounds of Supercross and Pro Motocross, as his roles with the track crew put him on location early and in the heart of the action. After Post gets done hanging banners or helping assemble various structures around the track and paddock, he continues the hustle by picking up his camera and documenting...

Presented by Pro Taper You've probably heard us referencing the upcoming wedding for several months now, and it all went down last weekend: Our very own Alex Ray is officially hitched and off the market. We chat about the wedding, the Texas Mini Major, and the upcoming Day in the Dirt in this week's show...

Presented by Pro Taper Round two of the WSX Championship went down in Abu Dhabi last weekend and sparks flew as the tiny arena required racers to get aggressive for positions. While Joey Savatgy was the event's overall winner, the runner-up, Dean Wilson, was arguably the quickest rider on the track. We coordinated time zones with our buddy Deano and got him in on today's Kickstart Podcast, present...

Presented by Yoshimura It's been 13 years since Jason Lawrence's pro racing career came to an end, but the name JLaw still attracts attention whenever it pops up. A couple of weeks ago, Lawrence was invited to race the Ironman GNCC with the powerful Phoenix Honda team and his appearance sparked interest in both the fans and in Lawrence, himself. Now, it appears, JLaw will contest this winter's AMA...

Presented by Pro Taper In this week's Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast, we talk about the Honda CRF Electric that we flew to Japan to see in action with Trey Canard. Also updates on the state of World SX, new rides and more!

After five years of employment with the Ford Motor Company as a Research Engineer, Sean Hilbert decided to step back from the workforce and pursue higher education through the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and MIT Sloan School of Management. During Hilbert's time at the prestigious schools, he put together a vision for the future of the powersports industry that would use "individualized f...

Presented by Pro Taper Three weeks into the off-season and we are still finding plenty to chin-wag over...new rider and team combos, bike tests, new gear, and more!

Presented by Pro Taper It's been a relatively quiet week in motocross and Supercross as the off-season is now in full effect. The big news is Guillem Farres to Rockstar Energy Husqvarna, but we've also heard and seen a few more interesting things...

Presented by Yoshimura Our long-time test rider Rene Garcia got to trade in his gloves and helmet in for a passport and a set of wrenches as he traveled with Team Guam to Ernee, France, as Joshua Varize's mechanic at the Motocross of Nations. We asked him to join us and give us some insight into what goes into getting a privateer to the biggest race of the year.

Presented by Yoshimura Yesterday, the SML testing team wrapped up its final day of comparison testing for the crop of 2024 250 MX bikes at Fox Raceway, and we gathered at the office afterward to compare our thoughts about each of the six machines from Gas Gas, Honda, Husqvarna, Kawasaki, KTM, and Yamaha. Special thanks to Fun Bike Center, Motul, and OGIO Powersports for making our comparison test...

We've officially had one week of the offseason and man, did it feel good! Not that we weren't busy, mind you...we had a ton of testing to do and we've been wide open as usual. Anton is leaving for France with the rest of Team USA for the Motocross of Nations, ARay is working the Chaparral Parking Lot Sale, Chase is filming a wedding in Mexico, and Donn is orchestrating the 2024 250 Shootout this c...

Presented by Pro Taper To say that the Supermotocross Finale at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum delivered would be an understatement! The inaugural SMX Championship produced some amazing racing, two new champions, and new rivalries that will keep fans entertained for years to come. Join the SML staff as we recap everything that we saw and learned at the last American race of the year.

Presented by Pro Taper The pass. You know; the pass everyone is talking about. What did you think of Jett Lawrence letting Ken Roczen pass him for the second moto win at last weekend's final Supermotocross Supermorocross moto? We cover that and a whole lot more in this week's Kickstart Podcast presented by Pro Taper

Presented by Yoshimura On this installment of the Yoshimura Midweek Podcast, we invited our SoCal neighbor Tag Gasparian of Tagger Designs to stop by and share his story, From his early days as a professional surfer to his current role as one of motocross' most popular helmet painters, Chances are that you have either admired some of Tag's work, owned some of it, or have something he designed on y...

Presented by Pro Taper Well, the Supermotocross Playoffs are finally here, and for the SML staff, the new series is everything we had hoped it would be and more! The racing in Charlotte was insane, and the results were mixed up, and that's more than we could have ever wished for. 250 winner Jo Shimoda joined us for this morning's show and added some insight and humor, too! Enjoy! What did you thin...

After a tumultuous few weeks with rumors of race cancellations, boardroom negotiations with financial backers, and a press release that promised "positive future developments" to support the FIM World Supercross Championship, SX Global has announced the sale of its business to a new investment group. The organization, led by Kyril Louis-Dreyfus and Juan Sartori, will work alongside longtime WSX pr...

Presented by Pro Taper Last weekend, Chase Curtis made the trip to the Sierra Nevada Mountains to experience his first-ever Mammoth Mountain Motocross. We recap that, share some Mammoth memories, talk silly season rumors, and what's up with the upcoming SMX finals this weekend!

Presented by Pro Taper Well, he did it! Jett Lawrence wrapped up the 2023 450 National MX Championship a couple of weeks ago, but last weekend at Ironman Raceway the Australian wonderboy completed the third perfect season our sport has ever seen...as a rookie! Meanwhile, big brother Hunter Lawrence wrapped up the 250 National MX Championship with solid finishes, and Jo Shimoda went out in grand st...

The Pro Motocross Championship is about to close out at the 2023 Ironman Motocross, an action-packed weekend that will kick off with the announcement of Team USA for the Motocross of Nations. Although the Americans are the defending champions of the Chamberlain Cup and will run numbers one, two, and three when they go to France in October, putting the team together has been a challenge. Yes, inter...

The Budds Creek MX marked the penultimate stop of the 2023 National MX Championship and though Chase Sexton made it interesting in the final 40 moto, it was yet another Jett Lawrence 1-1 romp to victory. We discuss that, the MXoN USA team, rumors, hurricanes, and more, on this week's Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast!

Presented by Yoshimura At the age of 18, Steve Piatonni made the mature decision to leave behind a potential professional motocross career to start a business for himself: Shock Therapy Racing, a SoCal-based suspension, and mechanic service specializing in dirt bikes. With 40 years of experience behind him, Piatonni is a go-to for SoCal racers looking for help with their machines, and he joined us...

Presented by Pro Taper The Jett Lawrence Train rolled through Utica, New York, last weekend and the 20-year-old wrapped up his first 450 National MX Championship in grand style with. 1-1 performance that kept his perfect season intact. We talk about that and a whole lot more on this week's Kickstart Podcast by Pro Taper.