The Racer X Podcast Network

Jason Weigandt gets some candid answers from Ryan Villopoto about the pressure of winning titles—and how his personality changed once that pressure was finally off. While it may seem like many riders are retiring early these days, in reality, only the Ryans (Villopoto and Dungey) left while on top in their twenties, and as RV explains, the pressure of a championship streak makes your life and career completely different. RV also talks about racing in next week's Moto Fite Klub against an old rival like Mike Alessi. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Is Travis Pastrana the most one-of-a-kind athlete the world will ever know? Jason Weigandt chats with him about the upcoming Moto Fite Klub, which has pulled him into a dirt bike race once again, as well as his life at home during the COVID-19 shutdown. Travis says he was set to have the most amazing year of racing ever, but instead he's getting to spend more time with his family than ever. So it's not so bad for a man who never slows down! The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Now nearly two months into this shutdown of racing—and nearly everything else—patience is wearing thin. The Race Leadership Team, which consists of the organizers of Pro Motocross, GNCC, Loretta Lynn's MX, and ATVMX, has been keeping the industry updated on race dates since March, but there's a next step: how can they get racetracks and series open again? Jason Weigandt talks to two principals in this movement, Tim Cotter and Roy Janson, from our sister company MX Sports. The Race Leadership Team has created a Safe to Race Toolkit, designed to show best practices for tracks and series to operate with social distancing. The hope is that this can spur local government agencies to allow racing to resume. Right now, a little hope goes a long way. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Jason Weigandt chats with the former 450SX race winner and factory Honda rider in this edition of the Racer X Exhaust Podcast. Seely finds himself in a unique position compared to his old racing peers: while they're pulling their hair out trying to stay fit and focused during this coronavirus break, Seely is well past that pressure, having retired after the 2019 season. Now he's working on his YouTube channel with bike builds, including a recent move to purchase a KTM after spending most of his racing career on Hondas. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Luke Nesler is joined by Sam Dantzler of Garage Composites to talk about the state of the moto industry and how things will change moving forward. Learn more about Sam and Garage Composites at garagecomposites.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com

Today, Ricky Carmichael is seen weekly on NBCSN television analyzing the sport's top riders, but he rarely reflects too deeply on his own career, which spanned from 1997 to 2007 and led to to "Greatest of All Time" status. Jason Weigandt digs in with RC in this podcast, getting some thoughts on the current pause in racing due to COVID-19, but also the atmosphere, mentality, and approach of racing that defined his era. "The tension in those days, it was so thick you could cut it with a knife," Carmichael says of his days spent battling James Stewart and Chad Reed. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

This week Daniel Blair, Super Agent Lucas Mirtl and Producer Joe talk about how Lucas started his career. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS

Literally days after Daytona, the entire world began shutting down amid the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, stopping almost every motorsport series in its tracks. For how long remains to be seen. Listen along as Davey Coombs reads his feature from the June 2020 issue of Racer X magazine.

In an excerpt from his new moto-memoir, former Grand Prix racer Rob Andrews reminisces about one of the longest, wildest tracks in moto history: Belgium's legendary Namur. Listen along as Andrews himself reads his feature from the May 2020 issue of Racer X magazine.

Luke Nesler is joined by Melissa and Dylan of YORR to discuss how their organization is bringing new riders into the sport and how they can continue to grow. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com

This year marks the 50th running of the legendary Daytona Supercross. We revisit the very first event, held in March of 1971. Listen along as Davey Coombs reads his feature from the April 2020 issue of Racer X magazine.

There's a plan, just a potential plan, to perhaps restart supercross earlier than expected. There are many obstacles to surmount for this to happen. Jason Weigandt gives a quick glimpse into them in this edition of the Racer X Exhaust Podcast. Then Justin Barcia joins the show to talk about waiting for racing, and then a deep dive into his past, from buying cars to considering a MXGP deal and much, much more. It's a revealing look into Barcia's life then, now, and into the future. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Jacob Hayes sits sixth in 250SX West points in Monster Energy Supercross, but the Gas Monkey Energy/AJE Motorsports rider knows the pack in front of him belong to full factory teams. Hayes is a former Kawasaki Team Green amateur standout and the last champion of Amsoil Arenacross, so why hasn't he gotten the right break in supercross? He gets candid about his dad, his reputation, and more. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Luke Nesler is joined by Wayne Vartabedian of Polar to discuss how the fitness tech company has become one of the go-to fitness watch brands for pros. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com

Both a championship racer and promoter of one of the top events on the American Flat Track calendar, Indian Motorcycle's Jared Mees is one of the best riders to talk to during the shutdown. He's one of the most analytical and hardworking riders in any paddock, so how does he cope? Jason Weigandt digs in, learning Mees' take on the current state as both a racer and a promoter, and also even more about his own personality. "My own family knows, me on race day, don't even bother him," he says. "It's bad. I don't want people to take this the wrong way, but at the races I'm like, 'Man, I don't have time for anybody. I'm here to win, to put points on the board, and to represent my sponsors.' I work too hard during the week and too hard at the races, and there's nobody standing in my way to mess my focus up. Dude, I don't care if I lose friends at the racetrack! I don't care! It's about winning." The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

This week Daniel Blair, Coach Robb Beams, Evan Blair, and Producer Joe talk about training and answer listener questions. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS

Luke Nesler is joined by Guts Racing's Andy Gregg as they discuss how the brand was created and how it came to be the number-one name in seat technology. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com

Eli Tomac has the points lead in the now-stalled Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship, but he doesn't want to merely be handed a #1 plate—he wants to race it out and earn it. Jason Weigandt talks to Eli to discuss that championship picture, how Eli plans to approach Lucas Oil Pro Motocross, his current day-to-day schedule, and the upcoming due date of his first child. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Strange days indeed—but hopefully some normal ones somewhere off in the future. Feld Entertainment's Dave Prater joined Jason Weigandt in an interview to explain the plan to run the final seven rounds of Monster Energy Supercross before 2020 ends. Prater also talks about the challenges involved with doing that, including the difficulty in finding venues, and what options are on the table to try to get this done. Strange times, but once they end, the plan is to get back to racing. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Luke Nesler is joined by Dale Spangler of Tucker Powersports to talk about all things content marketing. Dale, a content-marketing stud, has played a major role in growing the Tucker Powersports brand online with engaging content such as bike builds, a robust moto blog, and a stellar Instagram presence. Learn how you can leverage content marketing to grow your moto brand on this episode of The Moto Marketing Podcast. 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, Seth Rarick, Vincent V$ Blair, and Producer Joe talk Supercross 2020. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS

We know. If Racer X went heavy on video games a month ago, a lot of fans would wonder what the heck was going on. But with real racing shut down for at least a few months, virtual versions of the real thing have become the only thing. NASCAR and Fox Sports have gone heavy, announcing Sundays will be filled with real drivers racing on TV but using video game simulations. Can that work in supercross and motocross? Not quite, but we can try to work the edges. In this edition of the Racer X Exhaust Podcast, Jason Weigandt and our online content editor, Kellen Brauer—perhaps the world's foremost expert in motocross gaming—discuss the evolution of dirt bikes in the virtual and digital world. What are today's games like? How close are they to the real thing? Will serious gamers ever get the 2.0 versions of their favorite old games? These topics are now more important than ever! The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Luke Nesler is joined by the Vegan Cyclist, Tyler Pierce, to talk about how non-online moto businesses are getting squeezed and how to adjust in the future. Tyler, a former moto dealership owner who lost it all and rebuilt his empire via online businesses and personal branding, talks about how the COVID-19 crisis is squeezing brick-and-mortar shops and how an online presence moving forward could save their businesses. Follow VC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_vegan_cyclist Follow VC on Youtube: @TheVeganCyclist 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, Super Agent Lucas Mirtl, and Producer Joe talk Supercross 2020. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS

Just two weeks ago, Ken Roczen announced he would have to skip public autograph sessions to reduce his exposure to the COVID-19 coronavirus. Seemed like an odd move then, but the world has changed quickly, and now Ken and the rest of his peers not only can't sign autographs, they can't even race! Jason Weigandt called the always-outspoken Roczen on Wednesday to get his take on the current state of affairs, as well as thoughts on his performance so far in 2020. Ken really wants to get back out there and win this championship, but at the very least, he's proud of the way he's performed so far. Hey, coronavirus is making for a pretty messy world right now, but Ken can tell you that after some dark times, better days always lay ahead. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Luke Nesler is joined by Impakt Results CMO George Cicci as they discuss the importance of driving sales online during these strange times and how you can use these tactics to work immediately, as well as in the future, for your business's longevity. 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, Snap-On Dan, and Producer Joe talk the Corona Virus affecting Supercross 2020. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS

Jason Weigandt provides a check-in on the American Flat Track success story. In 2017, a sport that was on the verge of withering to nothing found another gear, with some radical changes ushering in steady growth. Now factory rides are here, as well as some new young stars battling the established champions. Heck, they're even training with Aldon Baker these days! The best part, though? While the sport has grown more professional and sophisticated, the riders are still new to this process, so they're pretty open and honest in interviews. So Weigandt hit up defending Super Twins Champion Briar Bauman, Singles Class sensation Shayna Texter (the Red Bull KTM "girl who can beat the guys" who is also Bauman's fiancée), and 2019 Singles Class Champion Dalton Gauthier, who is moving to the big class for 2020. The new season starts this Saturday night at the Daytona TT. Here's the bench-racing ammo you need if you watch the race, which will air on NBCSN after Monster Energy Supercross from Indianapolis. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Marketing isn't just something that businesses need to understand. It's also an important aspect of excelling in your personal career. Jason Weigandt is a prime example of someone who made all the right moves to reach the very top of the sport. Luke and Jason talk about it on this episode of The Moto Marketing Podcast. 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 flies solo and talks round 10 of Supercross 2020 in Daytona, Florida. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS

Post-race interviews from the 2020 Daytona Supercross: 450SX Cooper Webb, Ken Roczen, Eli Tomac 250SX (13:01) Jeremy Martin, Chase Sexton, Garrett Marchbanks

If you asked riders in the Monster Energy Supercross pits how to manage the back half of a career, you'd unanimously find them pointing to the JB model. At 35 years old, Justin Brayton is a factory Honda HRC rider, he makes good money, and he travels around the world. He's also enjoying racing now more than ever. JB credits a focus on family and a love of logistics for his success. He actually enjoys planning every aspect of his off-season travel and negotiations, from time zones to shipping, from mechanics to bikes, tracks, and more. He feels family time helps clear his head from the 24/7 racing grind. And now that he has all that knowledge, he's trying to pass it on to younger riders. You'd be surprised how many deals Brayton is involved in that don't even have anything to with his own career. Jason Weigandt chats with Brayton about career management in this edition of the Racer X Exhaust podcast. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is brought to you by Yoshimura.

Luke Nesler is joined on the Moto Marketing Podcast by Nick Lubiarz of MHR Racing Development to discuss business his growth and marketing strategies. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Media Online: www.thinkimpakt.com

This week Daniel Blair, Andy Gregg from GUTS Racing, Mechanic Ryan Hughes, and Producer Joe talk round 9 of Supercross 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS

Post-race interviews from the 2020 Atlanta Supercross: 250SX Shane McElrath, RJ Hampshire, Chase Sexton 450SX Cooper Webb (not present), Justin Barcia, Ken Roczen

Daytona Bike Week is as jam-packed with races and events as ever, so Jason Weigandt called the man who will participate in the most of them, Ryan "General" Sipes. His Do-It-All season begins next weekend with the Daytona Supercross (March 7) and also includes the American Flat Track opener at Daytona on March 14 and the new Day in the Dirt Down South on March 15. Sipes talks about versatility, riding with Roczen and Sexton, his 2020 schedule, and more, and Weigandt gives the full rundown on what to see and do in Daytona starting next weekend. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Daniel Olszewski joins Luke Nesler on The Moto Marketing Podcast to talk about how he grew his YouTube channel from nothing to over 41,000 subscribers without being a professional racer and how it's impacted his life as an amateur moto athlete. Watch DeeO's content here: www.youtube.com/user/ReturnOfDeeO Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Media Online: www.thinkimpakt.com

This week Daniel Blair, Chris Cooksey, and Producer Joe talk round 8 of Supercross 2020 in Arlington, Texas. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS

Hunter Lawrence's supercross debut is still on hold following rotator cuff and labrum injuries to his shoulder, which followed ACL surgery from last summer. It's been a rough road for the Australian, but Hunter is quite philosophical about it. He and his dad like to stay grounded by calling the hard way "The Lawrence Way." In the meantime, Hunter's brother Jett has become a sensation (even though he's out with injury too). Hunter, of course, wants his brother to find success, but does it also eat at him to see a younger sibling go so fast so soon? Jason Weigandt sits down with Hunter Lawrence for this podcast, an extended version of the short interview posted last week on Racer X Online. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Donny Emler Jr. (or, as many of us know him, Lil D) joins Luke Nesler to talk about one of the most iconic brands in the history of moto, FMF. More than just a performance product, FMF has become a household name in the sport—but it didn't just happen overnight. Donny explains how the brand became what it is today. Learn more about FMF: www.fmfracing.com Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Media Online: www.thinkimpakt.com

Post-race interviews from the 2020 Tampa Supercross: 250SX Shane McElrath, Chase Sexton, Jeremy Martin 450SX Eli Tomac, Cooper Webb, Ken Roczen

This week Daniel Blair talks to Shane McElrath and Weege about round 7 of Supercross 2020 in Tampa Bay, Florida. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS

There is no more unique situation in professional sports than the rare athlete who reaches domination status. Only a few can say they have reached a pinnacle where no loss is acceptable and there's a realistic standard to win every game, race, or championship. In this sport, championship streaks led the likes of Ryan Villopoto and Ryan Dungey to quit while holding #1 plates in Monster Energy Supercross, and Ricky Carmichael decided to go part-time for the final season of his career to finally shed those championship expectations. Once you win a lot, the fear of finally losing can overcome the joy of merely winning another. FMF KTM's Kailub Russell has declared the 2020 Grand National Cross Country season will be his last. He's won seven straight titles—but win eight or not, he's done after this year. Why? There are a variety of reasons, and Kailub gets into them in this discussion with Jason Weigandt. Even if you don't follow the off-road scene, this is a revealing interview in terms of what it's like to live with championship-or-bust pressure every day for nearly a decade. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is brought to you by Yoshimura.

Doug "Punk Rock" Parsons was a name that went hand in hand in FMX back in the early days of the X Games. Doug joins Luke Nesler to talk about how he played a part in developing the FMX aspect back in the day and how he's stayed relevant even after his prime days of competing. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results

This week Daniel Blair and V$ talk round 6 of Supercross 2020 in San Diego, California. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS

RJ Hampshire has completely reinvented himself for an assault on the upcoming 250SX Eastern Regional Championship in Monster Energy Supercross. Jason Weigandt chats with RJ about his time with Rockstar Energy Husqvarna, training with Aldon Baker, and also his roots in the sport. There was a time when his sister and dad were the racers while young RJ himself decided he would rather just play baseball and go mud-bogging on a quad! The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Mike Beier of Asterisk joins Luke Nesler for this week's episode of the Moto Marketing Podcast to discuss the growth of the brand over the years. Learn more about Asterisk braces: www.asterisk.com Learn more about Impakt Media: www.thinkimpakt.com Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_media

This week Daniel Blair, Lucas Mirtl, and Producer Joe talk round 5 of Supercross 2020 in Oakland, California. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more discussions about topics outside of Moto? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS

With his dad, John, collecting AMA Hare Scrambles Championships and then buying and operating the Spring Creek Motocross Park in Millville, Minnesota, you'd think Alex and his brother Jeremy Martin were born with throttles in their hands. In this episode of the Racer X Exhaust Podcast, Jason Weigandt digs into Alex's racing story and finds out a full-time professional career wasn't really on the radar—in fact, his parents didn't really even encourage it. Alex had to figure it all out on his own, which took quite a bit of time. That might be why the Minnesota native only found his stride in his late twenties and is still pushing hard at age 30. Have a listen as one of the smartest, most down-to-earth guys in the factory pits shares some training and diet ideas as well. There's a lot to learn from a rider who had to learn a lot on his own. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Michael Lock, the CEO of American Flat Track, joined Luke Nesler on the Moto Marketing Podcast to discuss the growth of the series. Lock shares how some adjustments to the series and its marketing has sparked some major growth over the past couple of years, and there are no signs of it slowing down. Learn more about American Flat Track: https://www.americanflattrack.com/ Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_media Visit Impakt Media Online: www.thinkimpakt.com