Swapmoto Live Podcast

Round one of the Supermotocross World Championship took in North Carolina at zMAX Dragway, and riders were put to the test during two 20-minute and a lap motos on a super-sized track. Hear from Justin Cooper, Shane McElrath, Julien Beaumer, and Chance Hymas about the 2024 Charlotte SuperMotocross. Chance Hymas | 0:18 Julien Beaumer | 2:02 Shane McElrath | 3:48 Justin Cooper | 7:34

Presented by Pro Taper We all enjoyed the one-week break between the Pro Motocross Championship Finale and the first of three SML Finals... What did you do with your free weekend? We had plenty to talk about and ponder regarding the upcoming finals...

Michael Antonovich talks about the weekend trip to the Ironman Motocross, the track changes, the 2025 MXoN, SMX, schedules, and more.

Presented by 6D Helmets Can you believe that it's already shootout season? Yesterday, we concluded our comparison testing of the 2025 450 MX bikes with a final day of back-to-back riding at Fox Raceway in Pala, California. Representatives from the manufacturers were on hand to help set up the bikes ideally for each test rider, and we outfitted all of the bikes with excellent Maxxis SI tires to ens...

Presented by Pro Taper The 2024 Pro Motocross Championship wrapped up last weekend at Ironman Raceway and there was plenty of amazing action to talk about and recap; from Chase Sexton's dominant final performance, to Aaron Plessinger's gritty and popular home track performance, to Eli Tomac's awesome return to the podium in only his second outdoor of the year. Motocross of Nations news and more, a...

The Pro Motocross Championship wrapped up a four-month, 11-race tour of the country with the 2024 Ironman Motocross. A picturesque August day in Indiana saw four action-packed motos and the awarding of the 450 MX title, and after everything was over, we grabbed time with a handful of riders to talk about last gate drops of the summer. Mark Fineis 0:18 Coty Schock 1:43 Julien Beaumer 3:54 RJ Hampsh...

Michael Antonovich talks about the weekend trip to the Budds Creek Motocross, some broad thoughts on the Motocross of Nations, and what he knows about Team USA's selection process.

Presented by 6D Helmets Michael Leib has transitioned from journeyman Supercross racer to entrepreneur in less than five years. His companies - Canvas MX and Lucid Manufacturing - have found their place in motocross and in many ways, have changed how many of us think about motocross and off-road riding apparel. Leib's newest venture - SMX Jerseys - has begun to fill a void and create a new niche f...

Presented by Pro Taper Budds Creek Motocross Park in Mechanicsville, Maryland, has hosted some truly memorable races through the years. The mention of the legendary racetrack always sparks a memory for motocross race fans of all ages and generations. Last weekend's racing at the championship's penultimate round certainly produced some new memorable moments, from Haiden Deegan's dominant first moto...

The Pro Motocross Championship continued its summer-long run with round ten, the 2024 Budds Creek Motocross. A warm day in Maryland saw rain and heat, close racing in both classes, multiple passes, and a title presentation, all of which riders detailed for us after the checkered flag. Julien Beaumer 0:18 Haiden Deegan 1:53 Shane McElrath 4:10 Fredrik Noren 6:10 Broc Tickle 7:47 Aaron Plessinger 11...

Michael Antonovich talks about the weekend trip to the Unadilla Motocross, past trips to New York, a first-time ride on local county-maintained bike trails, and why Eli Tomac racing WSX is a good thing for race fans everywhere.

Torrential downpours on Friday, excellent track prep, and a refreshed field of riders made the 2024 Unadilla Motocross one of the summer's best races! Chase Curtis, Alex Ray, and Michael Antonovich recap what we saw and heard at round nine of the Pro Motocross Championship on this episode of the Kickstart Podcast.

The excitement of the Pro Motocross Championship picked up where it left off with countless battles over four thrilling races at the 2024 Unadilla Motocross. We talked about round nine with Chase Sexton, Levi Kitchen, Jalek Swoll, Max Anstie, Cooper Webb, Shane McElrath, Phil Nicoletti, Fredrik Noren, Grant Harlan, and Dylan Ferrandis. Max Anstie | 0:18 Jalek Swoll | 4:18 Levi Kitchen | 6:40 Coope...

For this week's episode of the SML Show, guest host Ricky Johnson sits down with Jeremy McGrath to reflect on Jeremy's career, team switches, the final years of racing, and plenty more. Plugin those headphones and enjoy this special episode of Ricky Johnson and Jeremy McGrath on the Swapmoto Live Show!

Presented by 6D Helmets The other day, we randomly wondered what Travis Pastrana has been up to lately. The last time we spoke was just before the 2023/34 Nitro Cross Series finale in Las Vegas, and TP had just undergone knee replacement surgery. A quick "What's up?" text, and voila, this installment of the 6D Helmets Midweek Podcast. As always, Travis is a hoot! Enjoy!

Michael Antonovich and Alex Ray discuss what the took away from watching a week of action at the Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn's and the looming push to end this year's Pro Motocross Championship.

Michael Antonovich talks about why he ended up driving home from Washougal, rolling through the Black Hills and stopping in Sturgis ahead of the rally, and a burning desire to camp at the Pro Motocross Championship.

Presented by 6D Helmets Mike Genova made his fortune producing products for hot tubs through his company Leisure Concepts, but his real passion lies in racing and as such, he has fielded the Motoconcepts Race Team for well over a decade. We enjoyed this opportunity to chat with Genova away from the race track and learn the story behind his career, and why he opts to invest so much into a motocross...

The month of July flew by! Michael Antonovich talks about what he saw and did over three weeks while traveling to the RedBud, Spring Creek, and Washougal rounds of the Pro Motocross Championship.

Presented by Pro Taper There was no race last weekend to bench race about, but this week's show was a fun time that was filled with rumors, ideas, memories, and more!

For this week's episode of the SML Show, host Donn Maeda sits down with Adam Cianciarulo to discuss his struggles with his injury late in his racing career, what's next for him, and plenty more. Plugin those headphones and enjoy Adam Cianciarulo on the Swapmoto Live Show!

Presented by Pro Taper Coming into last weekend's Washougal Pro MX National, you'd be hard-pressed to bet on anyone other than the current points leaders. But does that mean the racing is boring? We say, NO! There was plenty to watch as both Haiden Deegan and Chase Sexton raced to the 250 and 450 wins, respectfully. Today's podcast was executed under challenging conditions, as our man on the scene...

Presented by Pro Taper Last weekend's Spring Creek MX National was one for the record books as a massive crown saw four dominant performances from Chase Sexton and Levi Kitchen, a freak lightning-induced delay, a first-turn crash that wiped out many top contenders, and more!

Presented by Factory Backing Have you heard of Janky Productionz? We spotted a yellow Geo Metro on the freeway earlier this year, and it had two mini bikes strapped to the back of it, with @JankyProductionz emblazoned on the side. Days later, they showed up on our Instagram explore feed and we followed, intrigued by the father-and-son duo that planned to travel across the country in the Metro, rid...

Presented by Pro Taper Without a doubt the most anticipated MX National of the year is the Red Bud MX National, held on Independence Day weekend each year in Buchanan, Michigan. This year's race lived up to the hype, and the rowdy crowd on hand was treated to a first-time win for "local boy" Chase Sexton and Honda HRC's Chance Hymas' first-career 250 National victory. As always, there was a lot to...