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The dizzying array of classes and ages makes it tough to understand what happens at the Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn's, but Jason Weigandt cracks the code in this episode of The Racer X Exhaust Podcast. You'll hear his conversations with Jalek Swoll and Jett Lawrence, who are set to race pro at Unadilla this weekend, and also get some insight into their styles and personalities. Also, who are the biggest stars further out on the horizon? Familiar last names Vohland and Deegan are making their way to the front. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Austin Forkner was aces in the races in this year's 250SX East Region Championship, but his daytime qualifying sessions were dotted with big crashes—and one finally bit him in Nashville. A torn ACL ended his title hopes, but not before a desperation attempt to salvage his season in New Jersey. In this edition of The Racer X Exhaust Podcast, Jason Weigandt sits down with Forkner to discuss the season, the crash, the night in New Jersey, his progression as a pro, his start in racing, and more. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

This week Daniel Blair, Chris "Cooksey" Cooksey, and Producer Joe talk about the 2019 Washougal National. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the code to the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS WWW.NATURESBAKERY.COM WWW.MOTOSPORT.COM WWW.FLYRACING.COM WWW.SKVI.COM WWW.MIKAMETALS.COM WWW.SCOTT-SPORTS.COM WWW.NOTOIL.COM WWW.KHMODESTO.COM WWW.GUTSRACING.COM WWW.EMTRACING.COM WWW.KEYBAR.US WWW.REPRACINGMX.COM

This week Daniel Blair, Mike "Jason Statham" Mason, and Producer Joe talk about the 2019 Millville National. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the code to the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS WWW.NATURESBAKERY.COM WWW.MOTOSPORT.COM WWW.FLYRACING.COM WWW.SKVI.COM WWW.MIKAMETALS.COM WWW.SCOTT-SPORTS.COM WWW.NOTOIL.COM WWW.KHMODESTO.COM WWW.GUTSRACING.COM WWW.EMTRACING.COM WWW.KEYBAR.US WWW.REPRACINGMX.COM

In January, Blake Savage crashed while riding with Ken Roczen and suffered an immediate loss of feeling and movement. We checked in with him in March and found him making huge strides, and he continues to do so today. Savage works with both Roczen and Chase Sexton, who are working on a different kind of recovery after a rough stretch of three races in Lucas Oil Pro Motocross. Savage talks to Jason Weigandt to provide an update on himself and his riders in this edition of the Racer X Exhaust Podcast. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

You want to make it in the sport of motocross and supercross? It's not easy. Jacob Hayes is a multi-time AMA Amateur National Champion at Loretta Lynn Ranch and the 2018 AMSOIL Arenacross Champion. But Arenacross is gone, and Hayes is trying to make the grade in the world's biggest series, grabbing top-fives in stadiums and top-tens outdoors. The CycleTrader.com/Rock River Yamaha rider doesn't know what's in store for next year yet—he's just grinding away every day in North Carolina with his trainer, Seth Rarick, at his side. These boys put in work, but so does everyone else on the line. Jason Weigandt jumps in with Rarick and Hayes for a drive to the practice track and some bench racing between motos. It's an interesting listen about life in the trenches during the week. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

This week Daniel Blair, Stank Dog and Producer Joe talk about the 2019 Red Bud National. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the code to the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS WWW.NATURESBAKERY.COM WWW.MOTOSPORT.COM WWW.FLYRACING.COM WWW.SKVI.COM WWW.MIKAMETALS.COM WWW.SCOTT-SPORTS.COM WWW.NOTOIL.COM WWW.KHMODESTO.COM WWW.GUTSRACING.COM WWW.EMTRACING.COM WWW.KEYBAR.US WWW.REPRACINGMX.COM

Jordan Bailey isn't a household name at the pro level yet, but the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna rider is quite a character behind the scenes. At Southwick, Jason Weigandt turned a recorder on and fired questions at the talkative 19-year-old, and soon Jordan drew the likes of team owner Bobby Hewitt, best buddy Chase Sexton, and teammate Zach Osborne into the chat. You'd be surprised how fun and friendly the riders are with each other the day before a race. Hey, it's just like you bench racing with your buds, only at the professional level. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Post-race interviews from the Southwick National: 250 Class Justin Cooper, Dylan Ferrandis, Adam Cianciarulo 450 Class (13:56) Eli Tomac, Zach Osborne, Marvin Musquin

This week Daniel Blair and Producer Joe talk about the 2019 Southwick National in Southwick, MA. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the code to the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto - Want more? Download their app "The Main Main Show" :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS WWW.NATURESBAKERY.COM WWW.MOTOSPORT.COM WWW.FLYRACING.COM WWW.SKVI.COM WWW.MIKAMETALS.COM WWW.SCOTT-SPORTS.COM WWW.NOTOIL.COM WWW.KHMODESTO.COM WWW.GUTSRACING.COM WWW.EMTRACING.COM WWW.KEYBAR.US WWW.REPRACINGMX.COM

This week Daniel Blair, Vincent "V$" Blair, and Producer Joe talk about the 2019 National in Jacksonville, FL. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the code to the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS WWW.NATURESBAKERY.COM WWW.MOTOSPORT.COM WWW.FLYRACING.COM WWW.SKVI.COM WWW.MIKAMETALS.COM WWW.SCOTT-SPORTS.COM WWW.NOTOIL.COM WWW.KHMODESTO.COM WWW.GUTSRACING.COM WWW.EMTRACING.COM WWW.KEYBAR.US WWW.REPRACINGMX.COM

This week Daniel Blair, Snap-On Dan, and Producer Joe talk about the 2019 National at Hight Point. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the code to the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS WWW.NATURESBAKERY.COM WWW.MOTOSPORT.COM WWW.FLYRACING.COM WWW.SKVI.COM WWW.MIKAMETALS.COM WWW.SCOTT-SPORTS.COM WWW.NOTOIL.COM WWW.KHMODESTO.COM WWW.GUTSRACING.COM WWW.EMTRACING.COM WWW.KEYBAR.US WWW.REPRACINGMX.COM

This week Daniel Blair, Hobo Nick, and Producer Joe talk about everything except moto. It's an off weekend and that's how they get down. The original three Bat Bros are back! Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the code to the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS WWW.NATURESBAKERY.COM WWW.MOTOSPORT.COM WWW.FLYRACING.COM WWW.SKVI.COM WWW.MIKAMETALS.COM WWW.SCOTT-SPORTS.COM WWW.NOTOIL.COM WWW.KHMODESTO.COM WWW.GUTSRACING.COM WWW.EMTRACING.COM WWW.KEYBAR.US WWW.REPRACINGMX.COM

Cole Seely can say he's done one thing on a supercross track no one else has: ridden with a license plate. He might have connections at factory Honda HRC, but he built his dual sport CRF450L himself, and then got a surprise when he saw how capable the bike was when blitzing whoops and scrubbing jumps at the test track. But Seely has always done things his way, and his off-track interests make him much different than most of his peers. In the serious business on the track, though, he's just trying to match himself. After massive, career-threatening injuries in 2018, Cole admits he's not back to his old form, and he's had to adjust his own standards as he continues the rebuilding process. Can he get back to his old racing self? He reveals quite a bit in this interview with Jason Weigandt. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

This week Daniel Blair, Guts Racing's Andy Gregg, and Producer Joe talk about the 2019 Thunder Valley National in Lakewood, Colorado. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the code to the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS WWW.NATURESBAKERY.COM WWW.MOTOSPORT.COM WWW.FLYRACING.COM WWW.SKVI.COM WWW.MIKAMETALS.COM WWW.SCOTT-SPORTS.COM WWW.NOTOIL.COM WWW.KHMODESTO.COM WWW.GUTSRACING.COM WWW.EMTRACING.COM WWW.KEYBAR.US WWW.REPRACINGMX.COM

This week Daniel Blair, Chris "Cooksey" Cooksey, and Producer Joe talk about the 2019 Fox Raceway National Motocross in Pala, California. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the code to the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS WWW.NATURESBAKERY.COM WWW.FLYRACING.COM WWW.SKVI.COM WWW.MIKAMETALS.COM WWW.SCOTT-SPORTS.COM WWW.NOTOIL.COM WWW.KHMODESTO.COM WWW.GUTSRACING.COM WWW.EMTRACING.COM WWW.KEYBAR.US WWW.REPRACINGMX.COM

Post-race interviews from the Fox Raceway National: 250 Class Adam Cianciarulo, Justin Cooper, Dylan Ferrandis 450 Class (13:12) Eli Tomac, Marvin Musquin, Ken Roczen

He's finally done. He finally said it. James Stewart is retired. Yeah, you already knew he was done, but with his retirement official, we can begin the real reviews of James Stewart's career. Here comes a conversation with Racer X Online editors Jason Weigandt and Chase Stallo, discussing the timing and execution of Stewart's announcement (Fridays at 5 pm?), how difficult life at the top of the sport must be (and yet how difficult it must be to leave that behind), and how Stewart will shine much brighter under history's light. Lots to unpack here, so let's get to it! The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

It's the "Main Event Moto 3rd Annual Hangtown Call From The Cave". They drink a lot of beer, watch the races, and try to keep it together. This year Daniel Blair and Producer Joe are joined in the batcave by 2008 Canadian Motocross Champion Eric Nye and by 4 time X Games gold medalist Mike Mason. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. - Listen for the code to the weekly "No Toil Giveaway" - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto :::> SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR SPONSORS WWW.NATURESBAKERY.COM WWW.FLYRACING.COM WWW.SKVI.COM WWW.MIKAMETALS.COM WWW.SCOTT-SPORTS.COM WWW.NOTOIL.COM WWW.KHMODESTO.COM WWW.GUTSRACING.COM WWW.EMTRACING.COM WWW.KEYBAR.US WWW.REPRACINGMX.COM

Top contenders in the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship gathered on a rainy Thursday afternoon at Hangtown, and because the rain meant no riding, they had time to provide more in-depth answers than usual at the series-opening presser. Enjoy an hour of perspective from Eli Tomac, Ken Roczen, Marvin Musquin, Zach Osborne, Dylan Ferrandis, Chase Sexton, Alex Martin, and Adam Cianciarulo, hosted by Jason Weigandt. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Every week, Daniel Blair brings opinions and perspectives on the sport of moto with his friends and enemies. This Week: Daniel Blair, Stankdog, and Producer Joe in the batcave. We got the man who isn't on this podcast network nearly enough, Weege himself. We also got his homeboy, THEE Grant Langston. Hang out with us as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails. -Keep an ear out for the code to our weekly "No Toil Giveaway"- -Become a part of our Motohead family - @Maineventmoto :::> SHOUT OUT TO OUR SPONSORS WWW.NATURESBAKERY.COM WWW.FLYRACING.COM WWW.SKVI.COM WWW.MIKAMETALS.COM WWW.SCOTT-SPORTS.COM WWW.NOTOIL.COM WWW.KHMODESTO.COM WWW.GUTSRACING.COM WWW.EMTRACING.COM WWW.KEYBAR.US WWW.REPRACINGMX.COM

Former professional SX/MX/AX racer Daniel Blair has found his calling in motocross media, partly because of the lessons learned from racing—and not just expert analysis. In this hourlong chat with Jason Weigandt, Blair laments not working harder in his twenties to improve his results and explains why that has motivated him to try harder than ever with his current jobs. Today, Blair hosts Race Day Live, the Monster Energy Supercross pre-race and qualifying show, and is sideline reporter for NBCSN's supercross TV broadcasts. He also hosts his own weekly podcast, Main Event Moto, which moves under the Racer X Podcast Network umbrella next week. Be sure to subscribe to the network to get the latest from Blair (and Weege and much more). The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Post-race interviews from the Las Vegas Supercross: 250SX Chase Sexton, Dylan Ferrandis 450SX (14:11) Marvin Musquin, Eli Tomac, Cooper Webb

Enjoy a wild, unfiltered night on the eve of the final round of the 2019 Monster Energy Supercross Championship from Las Vegas in front of a live audience of rabid supercross fans. Hosts Jason Weigandt, Steve Matthes, Kris Keefer, and Jason Thomas were joined by special guests Ryan Villopoto, Chad Reed, and Davey Coombs.

Enjoy a wild, unfiltered night on the eve of the East Rutherford Supercross in front of a live audience of rabid supercross fans. Hosts Jason Weigandt, Steve Matthes, and Jason Thomas were joined by special guests Davey Coombs, Damon Bradshaw, and Barry Carsten.

Post-race interviews from the East Rutherford Supercross: 250SX Justin Cooper, Mitchell Oldenburg, Chase Sexton 450SX Eli Tomac, Zach Osborne, Cooper Webb

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Joey Savatgy is not sure what to do. In today's social media age, he knows fans wants more transparency and honesty, but if he says too much, he'll be labeled a complainer. In part two of this Exhaust podcast with Jason Weigandt, Joey talks about getting heat for falling in front of Ken Roczen in Nashville, the reaction from fans when he signed with Monster Energy Kawasaki, and what went down at the Monster Energy Cup, where he moved over for new teammate Eli Tomac. It's been a good season for Savatgy on the racetrack, and he's also working hard on fixing his reputation off of it. Have a listen here to get his thoughts on the process. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

When Monster Energy Kawasaki announced that Joey Savatgy would take a factory 450 slot for 2019, fans voiced their complaints. This was puzzling, because while Savatgy had come up short of 250 titles in heartbreaking fashion, he was at least a proven race winner. Why did the fans spin so negative? In Part 1 of this interview, Jason Weigandt asks about his rookie 450SX season—which has been good enough to quiet his detractors—but also about Joey's persona and personality. Joey's been through some battles, but he tries to keep his feelings to himself and take the high road, which was fine before the days of social media but leaves people wanting more in an age of transparency. Joey understands that, but he's also staying true to himself. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

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Post-race interviews from the Denver Supercross: 250SX Colt Nichols, Dylan Ferrandis, Adam Cianciarulo 450SX Marvin Musquin, Cooper Webb, Eli Tomac

Jason Weigandt cornered Adam Cianciarulo and his coach Nick Wey for an in-depth conversation inside the Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki truck. Adam has made great strides this season as he battles for the 250SX West Region Championship, and he gives Wey, a longtime pro racer with plenty of podiums on his résumé, credit for a lot of it. But what do they work on? Weigandt pressed for specifics and learned about Adam managing the emotions of racing, how Wey presses his buttons—and then even Mitch Payton gets in on the conversation, comparing the modern racer to the days when Wey was a racer himself. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Post-race interviews from the Nashville Supercross: 250SX Justin Cooper, Chase Sexton, Martin Davalos 450SX Cooper Webb, Blake Baggett, Eli Tomac

Jason Weigandt chats with author Brett Smith about the most expensive photo in motocross history—the million-to-one Ricky Carmichael shot, taken from the stands, that led to an Oakley billboard in Los Angeles—a rare boost of mainstream exposure. Smith penned the story for the latest issue of Racer X Illustrated—"One Hit Wonder," which you can read right now at digital.racerxonline.com—and joins Weigandt for a chat about the process of tracking down a story no one understood in full. Even the photographer himself had no idea how his photo ended up becoming part of a famous Oakley ad campaign! Later, Weigandt also chats with Davey Coombs about the story he wrote in our new issue, "Waiting for Answers," which you can read right now at digital.racerxonline.com. In the article, DC gives the latest update on Broc Tickle's WADA anti-doping case. Coombs talks about the latest developments with the AMA, FIM, WADA, drug testing in the sport, and what he thinks is coming next. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

David Vuillemin captured premier-class supercross race wins while battling some of the best ever—he's one of the few who can claim to have beaten both Jeremy McGrath and Ricky Carmichael for a victory—and these days works with fellow Frenchmen Marvin Musquin and Dylan Ferrandis. His influence was felt on Saturday, when both riders took the 450SX and 250SX victories in Seattle. Vuillemin is one of the most outspoken and unfiltered characters in the sport. In this podcast, recorded during the Seattle post-race press conference, he shares his thoughts on many topics, such as Chad Reed still being the best in the whoops and how starts don't matter as much as people say. DV doesn't focus on the mental game, the hype, or the gossip: he looks at the riding. The riding is what matters. There's some similar no-nonsense work going on in the helmet game these days, as a focus on concussions has led many helmet companies to make huge improvements. Many brands use MIPS to improve the safety of their helmets. What's the science behind it? Company CEO Johan Thiel comes on to discuss. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

It was news both tragic and shocking: in January, former pro racer Blake Savage went riding with his brother-in-law, Ken Roczen. He crashed and broke the C5, C6, and C7 vertebrae in his neck, leaving him with limited feeling and movement. Over the last two months, Blake—who is the trainer for Roczen, Chase Sexton, Cole Seely, and Christian Craig—has fought hard to regain some movement and feeling, but his battle will continue as he attempts to walk again. What's the experience like? Jason Weigandt chatted with Blake about the process for this podcast, and Blake got raw with the emotional highs and lows, the work, and his hopes for the future. Blake had his own insurance at the time of the injury, but few policies can stand up to the huge medical costs associated with this injury. You can visit Road2Recovery.com to donate to Blake's cause—the more therapy he can do, the better his chances. For now, Blake keeps working, while also continuing to provide training advice to his riders. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Post-race interviews from the Atlanta Supercross: 250SX Austin Forkner, Dylan Ferrandis, Adam Cianciarulo 450SX (09:17) Marvin Musquin, Blake Baggett, Cooper Webb

It's the season we all dream of: a competitive, unpredictable tilt with surprise winners and contenders, comeback stories, and more. The 2019 season of Monster Energy Supercross (which will somehow be halfway over halfway through this weekend's main event in Atlanta) is worthy of some epic bench racing, so Jason Weigandt sat down to talk about it. With himself! Here's 40-some minutes of thoughts on Webb, Roczen, Marvin, Tomac, 250 East/West, and more, as a special bonus episode of the Racer X Exhaust Podcast. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Michael Lock, CEO of AMA Pro Racing, is a fascinating interview in his own right, but talking about American Flat Track's recent resurgence makes for an even more compelling show. Lock doesn't fear bold moves, and some major changes in AFT have moved the needle. Why? How? Lock explains it here as the 2019 AFT season opener looms in Daytona on March 14. Plus, this podcast gives a look inside the general motorcycle market, well beyond the racetrack. It's a great talk with one of the most well-spoken insiders in the industry. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Post-race interviews from the Detroit Supercross: 250SX Chase Sexton, Jordon Smith, and Austin Forkner 450SX Chad Reed, Cooper Webb, and Eli Tomac

Two-time and defending AMA EnduroCross Champion Colton Haaker joins Jason Weigandt to talk about the dream of a life in motorcycling, how difficult it was to achieve, and the pressure to stay on top. The top supercross riders face that same thing, but they're under the microscope and can't always articulate their fears. Off-road racers have a little more freedom, and Colton takes full advantage both in this podcast and in his new film, Rare Exception. Enjoy this edition of the Racer X Exhaust podcast and get deeper into the mind of a professional racer. And check out Rare Exception, available now for download on iTunes, Google Play, Amazon, and Vimeo. Colton is also giving away a 125 to promote the film! Go to @coltonhaaker if want to follow and find out more. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Everyone in this industry says they want to help grow the sport. For 18 years, it was Denny Hartwig's only mission. Denny served as communications director for Monster Energy Supercross, engaging local and national media with supercross riders, teams, and tracks in attempts to draw more attention to our sport. Today, he works in NASCAR at Chicagoland Speedway, which provides a lot of perspective on what our sport does right and wrong, and the challenges it faces. Jason Weigandt sat down with Denny to pick his brain on a variety of topics involving supercross and the media. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Feld Entertainment's supercross principals held an open session with the media on Saturday in Minneapolis, taking questions on the too-much-lime-in-the-dirt situation in San Diego and a variety of other topics, including the relationship with the riders, pay, and even Broc Tickle's anti-doping situation. Here's the audio from the meeting.

Post-race interviews from the Minneapolis Supercross: 250SX Justin Cooper, Jordon Smith, and Austin Forkner 450SX Marvin Musquin, Ken Roczen, and Cooper Webb

Excess lime in the track at the San Diego Supercross led to burned skin and beat motorcycles. Jason Weigandt talks about Feld Entertainment's statement on the situation and the latest news on what will surely be known as #limegate. Then, Weigandt sits down with Justin Barcia, and Bam Bam discusses his maturity, past mistakes, and becoming a leader for Monster Energy Yamaha. Barcia's wife, Amber, even joins the conversation to add perspective—she was very much the one who kept Justin on track, even after he grew so frustrated that he considered retirement. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

KTM and Husqvarna are the dominant players in the off-road racing game, but there was a time when brands like Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Yamaha ruled the roost through the rocks and roots. But when several Japanese brands shuttered their programs during the global recession of the late 2000s, the European marques doubled down on off-road. For 2019, Kawasaki has revived its old Team Green off-road squad, shifting the Monster Energy Babbitt's Online Kawasaki team from the now-defunct Amsoil Arenacross series into Grand National Cross Country. Fred Andrews spent nearly a decade racing GNCC for Team Green, and then ran the factory program until it closed. Now that Kawasaki is back, so is Fast Freddie, who will run the outfit along with the Babbitt's team. In this podcast, Jason Weigandt calls up Andrews for tales of building the new team, and also some old war stories from his racing days. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Jason Weigandt teamed up with everyone's favorite grump, "Filthy" Phil Nicoletti, for the long drive through the desert from Corona, California, to Las Vegas. They were headed to Steve Matthes' PulpMX Show, but when you get two talkers from the Northeast on the subject of moto, the conversation is never-ending, so Weigandt turned on the recorder to create this podcast during the drive. It's one hour of talk about local racing, loving riding, hurling F-bombs at competitors, the odd rivals you didn't know Phil had, and the teams you didn't know he rode for. You know something? Weege and Phil never listened to a single song on the radio for the entire three and a half hours of driving because they wouldn't shut up! Enjoy New Jersey and New York snark at its finest in this very positive edition of the Racer X Exhaust Podcast. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Post-race interviews from the Anaheim 2 Supercross: 250SX Shane McElrath, Dylan Ferrandis, and Colt Nichols 450SX (09:25) Cooper WEbb, Marvin Musquin, and Eli Tomac

Justin Bogle and Colt Nichols are two of the most articulate riders in the pits, and they're also best friends, from their racing days on the local Oklahoma scene to where they sit now: Bogle with a new Rocky Mountain ATV/MC-KTM-WPS ride and Nichols leading the 250SX West standings on his Monster Energy/Star Racing Yamaha. It's not always this easy, though, as both have had tough times with injuries and employment. They've always had each other to lean on, though, and that has made all the difference. These days, Bogle is crashing at Nichols' house in California, and they travel to the races together. When Nichols won Anaheim, Bogle was the first to run up and congratulate him. They've been there for the lows, so it's only right to be there for the highs. Jason Weigandt grabs both riders in this episode of the Racer X Exhaust podcast. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Jason Weigandt talks to first-time 450SX winner Blake Baggett before and after his big breakthrough win at the Glendale Supercross.