The Racer X Podcast Network

Jason Weigandt reflects on Austin Forkner 's career, one with amazing promise and plenty of wins, but also far too many big injuries. Forkner could be a front runner in the 450 class right now, but racing had other plans for him, and now he feels like dirt bikes were here to show him something else. They might have saved his life. Meanwhile, the team he rides for, 5.11 Triumph Racing, made staff c...

It was expected to be a quiet off season, but then Cooper Webb started exploring options, Rockstar Husqvarna shut down, the Coenen twins wanted a shot at America and Chase Sexton ....I dunno man! It's silly season time as July hits in SMX, and Jason Weigandt and Steve Matthes are here to discuss the latest rumors of who will make moves for 2027. Weege Show Wednesday is presented by Yoshimura, Fly...

Jason Weigandt chats with The Man, Roger De Coster , the most important person in the history of motocross. Roger shows the legitimate 1970's riding gear on display at the race in Thunder Valley, plus more stories from the early days. There are legends. Then there's Roger. Presented by Yoshimura, Fly Racing, Throttle Jockey, SuperLite Seats and Racer X. FlyRacing.com has all the info on the new Pa...

Jason Weigandt chats with long-time MXGP commentator and Motocross of Nations hero Paul Malin to get the inside scoop on Lucas and Sacha Coenen , who will race this weekend in Thunder Valley. Plus, Weege gives some scoop on the Chase Sexton situation at Monster Energy Kawasaki, and Cole Davies ' underappreciated moto win at Hangtown. Presented by Yoshimura, Yamaha Motor, Fly, Throttle Jockey, and...

We need all-around bikes! Kawasaki is throwing a huge curve into the market by building its first full-sized two stroke in over twenty years, the all-new fuel injected 2027 KX327. It's not even eligible to race against 450s at the professional level, but that's not the point! This bike comes in two flavors, motocross (KX327) and off-road (KX327X) and it aims to be a great all-around machine for so...

There's a 19-year-old phenom from Belgium leading this year's FIM Motocross World Championship (MXGP), and now he and his twin brother (Sacha, ranked second in the MX2 class) are going to try motocross in America . Jason Weigandt meets Lucas Coenen to learn about his family background and how the brothers have fought their way to the top. Brought to you by Yamaha, Yoshimura, Fly Racing, SuperLite...

Yeah! Jason Weigandt details all the ways Ken Roczen's Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship is amazing, then talks to Twisted Development engine builder Jamie Ellis, and Travis Delnicki reviews this week's podcast and news so you don't have to.  Presented by Yoshimura, Yamaha, Fly Racing, Throttle Jockey and Superlite Seats. Head to yamaha.us/RacerX and use the code RacerXpod26 for 15% off y...

Jason Weigandt details this weekend's incredible Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship battle with Hunter Lawrence and Ken Roczen nearly deadlocked in points, and a story from 2006 when it was this close. Plus, Kawasaki rumors and Husqvarna bad news. Brought to you by Yamaha, Yoshimura, Fly Racing, SuperLite Seats and Throttle Jockey.

Jason Weigandt tries to figure out, statistically speaking, if more Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship battles are close these days than in the generations before. Spoiler alert: compared to the Jeremy McGrath , Ricky Carmichael , James Stewart , Chad Reed , Ryan Villopoto and Ryan Dungey days, they are! Weege Show Wednesday is presented by Yoshimura, Yamaha, Fly Racing, Throttle Jockey an...

Ken Roczen owned Cleveland for Monster Energy AMA Supercross, with multiple events on Friday that didn't distract him from the racing task at hand. In fact, they probably enhanced it. Because everyone wants Ken Roczen to win right now--well, maybe everyone save Honda and Hunter Lawrence --but even his title rival would have to admit Ken is a good guy and this season has made for a great story. Jas...

Jason Weigandt looks at the goods and bads for Eli Tomac's hopes to return to the top of Monster Energy AMA Supercross in Nashville. Three sections of the track, specifically, sure looked costly with the scoop tire that only he chose to run. Plus Jalek Swoll comes to the races to explain that he's not done.  Brought to you by Yoshimura, Yamaha, Fly Racing, Throttle Jockey and OnTrackSchool.com Sho...

Jason Weigandt breaks down the 2014-current run for Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing, punctuated today by the Haiden Deegan path from amateur to 250 to 450, and Cole Davies setting up to be next. Plus tons of wins from others! What does this team do that other's don't? Weege Show Wednesday is here for you. Weege Show Wednesday is brought to you by Yoshimura, Fly Racing, Yamaha, Throttle Jockey an...

Yeah! Weege Show Wednesday tracks the rise and fall and rise and fall and the rise of Suzuki's racing fortunes, with Jason Weigandt tracking the history and then chatting with Suzuki's U.S. racing man Chris Wheeler. Is Ken Roczen's run--which has put him in title contention for this year's title--enough to convince the brand to make a huge comeback (with new bikes?!) in the motocross segment? Also...

It's Weege Show Wednesday! Lapped traffic remains a hot topic in Monster Energy AMA Supercross following Indianapolis, where Eli Tomac had to walk back his thoughts from a press conference for the first time in his career. He was mad about being blocked by Kevin Moranz and nearly taken down by Vince Friese! Jason Weigandt talks to Moranz and drops some knowledge on how difficult it is to fix the p...

An interview-heavy edish of the Wednesday Weege Show, as Jason Weigandt chats with Kris Keefer on Brock Tickle's work in the Monster Energy Kawasaki testing department and then privateer Scott Meshey talks making the Daytona main event....while working on a real industry job during the week! He also has a master's degree! Wow.  Also, is Indy the last stand for Ken Roczen and Cooper Webb? Presented...

The final round of the 2026 FIM North America Arenacross Championship Presented by Kicker Performance Audio took place in Guthrie, OK on Friday and it was Austin Politelli sweeping the night over Cole Thompson and Jeremy Fappani.  All three spoke with the media in the post-race press conference. 

Round 8 of the FIM North America Arenacross Championship Presented by Kicker Performance Audio took place in Reno, NV on Saturday and it was special guest Josh Hill taking the overall win for the second straight night. Cole Thompson and Robbie Wageman rounded out the podium. Hear from the top three in the post-race press conference. 

Round 7 of the FIM North America Arenacross Championship Presented by Kicker Performance Audio took place in Reno, NV, on Friday and it was special guest Josh Hill taking the overall win over Ryan Breece and Robbie Wageman.  Hear from the top three in the post-race press conference. 

Jason Weigandt provides the final word on Glendale and Monster Energy AMA Supecross before previewing Seattle. Stacked field (still!) racing on what's likely to be a brutal track? Bring it on! Meanwhile, there is something to say about consistency... and the one rider that embodies that through the first five rounds is Hunter Lawrence. Without a main event win, he now is the points leader in the 4...

Round 6 of the 2026 FIM North America Arenacross Championship Presented by Kicker Performance Audio took place in Prescott Valley, AZ on Friday night and it was Austin Politelli taking the win over Ryan Breece and Robbie Wageman.  Hear from the podium in the post-race press conference. 

Yeah! Yoshimura, Yamaha Motorsports and Fly Racing present Weege Show Wednesday, where Jason Weigandt gives the final scoop on what happened at San Diego with a special guest: Jase Macalpine from Gypsy Tales! Are we really witnessing greatness with Eli Tomac ? Are the bike changes Chase Sexton made the answer to putting him back in the title hunt? Are the fans turning on Haiden Deegan ? Watch to f...

Round 5 of the FIM AMA Arenacross Championship took place in Toronto on Saturday and it was Ryan Breece sweeping the night. He went 6 for 6 on the weekend, as he sweep Friday night as weel. Austin Politelli took 2nd overall with Cole Thompson rounding out the podium. In the AX Lites Class, Dane Morales was able to get back on the top step after a rough hit last weekend. 

Jason Weigandt walks and talks from the Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati introduction for 2026 SuperMotocross World Championship with Paolo Ciabatti, Dylan Ferrandis, and Justin Barcia.  All brought to you by Yoshimura, Yamaha and Fly Racing.

Round 3 of the 2025-2026 AMA FIM North American Arenacross Championship took place in Loveland, CO on Saturday night. Here from the top three (Robbie Wageman (1st), Austin Politelli (2nd), Cole Thompson (3rd)) in the post-race press conference.

Round 2 of the FIM North America Arenacross Championship took place in Boise, Idaho on Saturday and Austin Politelli took the win over Ryan Breece and Robbie Wageman. Hear from the AX Pro podium in the post-race press conference from round 2.