The Racer X Podcast Network

In dirt bike racing, the fastest riders aren't always the ones who rack up championship after championship, and speed isn't measured with a number or on a lap chart—it's more intangible, more elusive. When we see it, we know it. Jason Weigandt reads his feature article "Faster" from the February 2021 issue of Racer X magazine. For more from DC, Jason Weigandt, Steve Matthes, and the rest of the Ra...

Shane McElrath took a huge risk by leaving his old Troy Lee Designs KTM squad for Monster Energy/Star Racing Yamaha. It was 250SX Championship or bust in 2020, and, well, it must have been bust, because he finished second. But was it? Shane says he's happy to have taken a risk and learned lessons even in defeat, even though he pointed out of the 250 class and found himself without a factory 450 ri...

If not the biggest news of the off-season, it's at least the most surprising: Jeremy Martin has returned to Monster Energy/Star Racing Yamaha, the team he rode for from 2012 to 2016. The previous ending of that relationship was not good, but Jeremy needed a new home after GEICO Honda closed, and he knows the Star YZ250F is a great bike. Jason Weigandt chats with Jeremy about the GEICO shutdown, si...

This story is far too familiar for Hunter Lawrence: he's once again mending from an injury, this time a shoulder dislocation dating back to the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross opener. There's some good news, though, as Hunter and his brother Jett have factory Honda HRC 250 rides for 2021. Hunter feels he has plenty of time to make the gate for the Monster Energy 250SX West opener on February 20 in Glendal...

Even when word got out that the GEICO Honda team might have to close up shop, everyone knew Honda would find a place for Jett Lawrence. The 17-year-old Australian is the hottest prospect in the sport after a rookie pro season that saw him nearly win his third supercross race, then cap the year with a Lucas Oil Pro Motocross overall win at Fox Raceway. Plus, his off-track persona gives him populari...

Luke Nesler is joined by Alex De La Peña, one of the driving forces behind all of the stellar brand-related content we all see from FMF. Alex tells his story of surfing roots and being a moto fan and how he ended up working for one of the coolest brands to ever exist in our sport. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com . Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesl...

Ryan Villopoto will headline the Monster Energy Master of the Pit pit-bike race next weekend in Pennsylvania. Of course he will. The nine-time AMA National Champion has really redefined the art of retired life, showing up at a massive variety of events and guaranteeing that he will ... well, not always win, but pretty much always have the most fun. The retired side of Ryan Villopoto is much differ...

Ryan Villopoto will headline the Monster Energy Master of the Pit pit-bike race next weekend in Pennsylvania. Of course he will. The nine-time AMA National Champion has really redefined the art of retired life, showing up at a massive variety of events and guaranteeing that he will ... well, not always win, but pretty much always have the most fun. The retired side of Ryan Villopoto is much differ...

Alex Ray's pathway through the sport is beyond unorthodox, as he went from not even a top-ten B rider from Tennessee to getting dropped off in California to learn supercross. Next thing you know he has a pro license and is going through the whoops with his eyes closed! Today, A-Ray is a consistent 450SX main-eventer and one of the funniest riders in the pits, riding for the SGB Maxxis Babbitt's Ka...

Luke Nesler is joined in-studio by Davey Coombs as they bring on Rob Buydos to talk about the creation of Moto Fite Klub and their next event, the Monster Energy Master of the Pit, happening on December 5. Get access to the Monster Energy Master of the Pit here . Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com . Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.c...

This week Daniel Blair, Tool Man Dan, and Producer Joe talk silly season and do the Jacob Hayes fundraiser raffle giveaway! Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly "Scott Prospect Goggle Listener Question Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outsid...

Luke Nesler is joined by supercross pro Canvas MX founder Michael Leib. Michael talks about his career as a professional supercross athlete and how a backyard conversation with his dad turned into the seven-figure custom gear brand. Leib talks with Luke about how they've scaled the business thus far, and their plans to expand in the future. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com...

With GEICO Honda and JGR Suzuki recently shutting doors, Jason Weigandt provides some insight into why sponsorship is so hard to find in 2020—and how much it hurts to see big teams shut down. With so many private teams struggling, many wondered if Forrest Butler's Rocky Mountain ATV/MC-WPS-KTM team would survive the year. Indeed, the team remains, with Joey Savatgy replacing Blake Baggett for 2021...

Luke Nesler is joined by Brent and Kris of MTB BOXX, a subscription box for the mountain bike enthusiast. With the subscription box craze right now, Luke talks to Kris and Brent about how they established themselves in a competitive market and got consumers' attention, as well as their plans for scaling the brand. All moto fans appreciate mountain biking as a sport, so turn up your headphones and...

This week Daniel Blair, V$, and Producer Joe talk about their uppers and downers for the manufacturers. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly "Scott Prospect Goggle Listener Question Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download...

Luke Nesler is joined by Jamie "Darkside" Guida, whom moto fans may know from the PulpMX Show—but the man behind the brand is much more of a master networker than you may think. Luke and Darkside talk about how he went from just a normal fan to having a podcast brand that has hosted some of the biggest names in the sport. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com . Follow Luke Nesle...

Gene McCay was one of the fastest kids in the history of American minicycle racing, rising to amateur prominence in the 1970s and racing out of Lexington, Tennessee. But at the start of a promising pro career, he suddenly walked away. We got in touch to find out why, and he showed up at Loretta Lynn's with a suitcase full of memorabilia and a story to tell. For more from DC, Jason Weigandt, Steve...

Luke Nesler is joined by Tim Cotter of MX Sports to discuss how he got his start announcing and became one of the driving forces behind the MX Sports team, which runs Lucas Oil Pro Motocross, Loretta Lynn's, GNCC, and more. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com . Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results O...

Monster Energy Supercross has set the start of the 2021 schedule, starting on January 16 with first of three races in Houston. That's the simple part, but there are many other details to flesh out, and many other details still yet unknown. Dave Prater, Feld Entertainment's Senior Director of Operations, Two-Wheel, met with the press on Tuesday, October 27, to answer any and all questions. That inc...

This week Daniel Blair, Tool-Man Dan, and Producer Joe talk about the future of the 250 Class. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly "Scott Prospect Goggle Listener Question Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app...

Luke Nesler is joined by Dr. Chris Leatt to discuss the creation and expansion of Leatt and their full line of protective products. Dr. Leatt tells the story of how the original Leatt neck brace came to be and why they've expanded to a head-to-toe brand, not only in moto but also in cycling. Learn more about Leatt: www.leatt.com Get more moto business talk at  www.thebusinessofmoto.com Follow Luke...

Adam Cianciarulo is always a thoughtful and articulate interview, but he's finally bringing those popular skills to the center as a genuine title contender in the 450 Class. His rookie big-bike season included a second-half flurry that put the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship in reach, but, win or lose, he was just happy to avoid the many hazards are hurdles of the premier class and make gains...

Jeff Cernic joins Luke Nesler to talk about his latest project, MXTire.com, and to walk down memory lane as they discuss Travis Pastrana, Cernic's Suzuki, PA MX, and more. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com . Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com

This week Daniel Blair and Producer Joe talk about the 2020 Motocross National season wrap up. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly "Scott Prospect Goggle Listener Question Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app...

Post-race interviews from the 2020 Thunder Valley National: 250 Class Justin Cooper, Dylan Ferrandis, Jeremy Martin 450 Class (25:03) Eli Tomac, Adam Cianciarulo, Zach Osborne