The Racer X Podcast Network

Luke Nesler is joined by Jacob Hayes to talk about his transition from athlete to agent. Hosted by: Luke Nesler, Impakt Results Produced by: Josh Young, Impakt Results Guest: Jacob Hayes, Wasserman 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.

At one point in this Monster Energy AMA Supercross season, the top three riders were all racing for new teams. Sometimes a change of scenery will do wonders! Jason Weigandt reads his feature story from the June 2022 issue of Racer X magazine. For more from DC, Jason Weigandt, Steve Matthes, and the rest of the Racer X crew, subscribe to Racer X.

"My life is not rough!" is the main thing Adam Cianciarulo wants people to take away from this podcast. Yes, he's out injured again, and his ACL recovery might cost him all of 2022, but he's well aware that being a professional dirt bike racer is still amazing, and he's not in a dark place. The injuries used to weigh on him like that, though. It used to make him feel bitter toward the sport. He has now learned not to define himself by his results. Don't worry, he still wants to win, though. Jason Weigandt learns a lot about perspective in this interview with Adam. You can learn too. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Leatt, and OnTrack School.

MXGP bounced back to Europe—the farthest western point—for Round 4 of 20, where a different winner emerged in Portugal. Adam Wheeler and Lewis Phillips talk about the state of Grand Prix racing, interviewing Big Cheeses, some Dutch comebacks, and growing title credentials as the world championship shone in the Agueda sunshine. The Racer X MXGP Review Show is sponsored by Just 1 Racing.

Luke Nesler is joined by Darren Hurrell, founder of MotoLoko, to talk about the creation of his UK-based gear brand. 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.

A fast, spectacular track, feverish fans, slightly formulaic results, and a controversial start gate quantity: there was quite a bit to get through with Round 3 of 20 in the 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship. Join Adam Wheeler and Lewis Phillips for the latest breakdown in Grand Prix motocross. The Racer X MXGP Review Show is sponsored by Just 1 Racing.

Bruce Stjernstrom is one of the most knowledgeable and respected industry heavies around, spanning several stints at the top of Kawasaki's racing operations. From the earliest days of Kawasaki Team Green in the 1980s through working with Emig, Carmichael, Stewart, Villopoto, and more, Bruce has seen it all, and he's one of the more unfiltered and outspoken racing execs in the paddock. In this podcast, Jason Weigandt chats with Bruce, now Kawasaki's director of racing, about Jason Anderson's rejuvenation, Eli Tomac's departure, the narrative that Kawasaki doesn't allow the riders to change the bike, as well as the overall state of the industry. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Leatt, and OnTrack School.

Luke Nesler and Michael Leib have a real talk about the entrepreneurial journey and starting a brand in the moto industry. 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.

Renowned motocross and supercross trainer Aldon Baker has produced 16 AMA Supercross Championships, including the 2021 crown with Cooper Webb, but things started going sideways last summer when Webb and several other longtime clients like Marvin Musquin and Zach Osborne decided to move on. Now Baker has a new rider surging with Malcolm Stewart, and Webb has returned! Jason Weigandt chats with Aldon about the last few months in his program. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Leatt, and OnTrack School.

The AMA instituted a new discipline committee for the 2022 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship. It's already being put to the test. Steve Matthes reads his feature story from the May 2022 issue of Racer X magazine. For more from DC, Jason Weigandt, Steve Matthes, and the rest of the Racer X crew, subscribe to Racer X.

Adam Wheeler and Lewis Phillips break down the Grand Prix of Lombardia at Mantova, Italy—Round 2 of the 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship. The Racer X MXGP Review Show is sponsored by Just 1 Racing.

Luke Nesler is joined by Kristen Beat as they dive into her career journey from being in a moto family to joining Fuel TV back in the day to being one of the faces of the NBC Sports supercross broadcast team. 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.

It's the debut episode of the Racer X MXGP Review Show—the newest addition to the Racer X Podcast Network! Join hosts Adam Wheeler and Lewis Phillips as they break down the opening round of the FIM Motocross World Championship at Matterley Basin. The Racer X MXGP Review Show is sponsored by Just 1 Racing.

Luke Nesler and JP Vandyke talk about the importance of Google reviews for online and brick-and-mortar moto businesses. This marketing deep-dive episode will help you understand why Google reviews are important to your business and outranking your competitors. 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.

Jason Weigandt chats with Ryan Dungey for an update after Round 7 of Monster Energy AMA Supercross from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dungey was on hand to check out the action and also put significant charitable efforts together with the help of the industry, including donating $60,000 to St. Jude's and building 45 brand-new Strider bikes to donate to children in the area. He talks to Weege about the big Chase Sexton crash, the track conditions, Cooper Webb and Marvin Musquin, Jason Anderson's win, and the 250SX East action from Minnesota. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Leatt, and OnTrack School.

Less guaranteed money but more fun and more freedom. Listen to Monster Energy/Star Yamaha Racing's Jeremy Coker explain the pitch to land Eli Tomac, and his vision of how to make it work. From having Eli ride more with teammates, to getting him to enjoy racing again, to his philosophy of "I won't tell you I know, but I'll tell you I told you so" when it comes to trying new things, there's a lot more insight into successful race team operation here than you've heard before. Why is Star winning? Watch and find out as Jason Weigandt chats with the man behind the plan. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Leatt, and On Track School.

Jason Weigandt goes on a Vince Friese rant to start this edition of the Racer X Exhaust Podcast. Then it's time to dial up Ryan Dungey for his take on round five of Monster Energy AMA Supercross, starting with that Vince Friese and Christian Craig incident, then moving on to Eli Tomac's continued success. Remember, Dungey used to race Eli at the front too! The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Leatt, and OnTrackSchool.com.

Luke Nesler is joined by Lucas Mirtl of Wasserman. Lucas is well known as one of the top agents in the sport. In this episode, he shares his story of going from an FMX mechanic to one of the sport's most well-known figures, representing the top athletes of supercross and motocross. 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.

A piece of moto history returned to life when, after years of neglect, central Ohio's legendary Honda Hills reopened for racing. Davey Coombs reads his feature article "Honda Hills Revival" from the April 2022 issue of Racer X magazine. For more from DC, Jason Weigandt, Steve Matthes, and the rest of the Racer X crew, subscribe to Racer X.

Ryder DiFrancesco has taken two dominant wins in the new Monster Energy AMA Supercross Futures races at Oakland and Anaheim 2. Jason Weigandt chats with the Kawasaki Team Green rider about the wins, riding right out of his house in Bakersfield, learning supercross, his pro plans, and much more in this edition of the Racer X Exhaust Podcast. This is an extended version of the interview we posted in our Next feature on Thursday. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Leatt, and On Track School.

Luke Nesler is joined by Christina Denney of Roost MX. Christina has one of the most decorated résumés in the sport, and she shares her journey with Luke on this week's Moto Marketing Podcast. 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.

It's a thing we know about but few discuss: pursuing a career as a professional racer requires a lot of riding and training at a young age. This puts parents and racers in a tough spot. Stay in regular school and ride and train less? Or go for the racing dream and figure out a way to continue with education? Andrea Leib faced the same conundrum when her son Michael started to break through in the amateur ranks. To cope, she started On Track School, which provides a virtual private education so riders don't choose the Homeschool = No School route, but instead actually learn and get a real degree. Now many of today and yesterday's top amateur riders are getting their education through On Track. Jason Weigandt talks to her about the process in this Exhaust Podcast, presented by Yoshimura, Leatt, and, yes, On Track School.

Jason Weigandt and Ryan Dungey grab a cup of RD Coffee and chat about the third round of Monster Energy AMA Supercross from San Diego. Dungey, the four-time AMA Supercross Champion, talks about Chase Sexton's riding style, Jason Anderson's speed, the whoops, the difference between qualifying and racing, and much more. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Leatt, and OnTrack School, and Dungey appears on behalf of RDCoffee.com.

Luke Nesler is joined by Powersports industry expert Sam Dantzler to talk about the state of the two-wheeled powersports industry. Sam is the president of Garage Composites, which features 20-Clubs for the powersports, marine, and bicycle industries. Within each industry they offer private and OEM sponsored 20-Clubs that provide intensive and accountability-based environments. Those participating in their 20-Club are located globally and bring a worldwide approach to business theories. 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.

Two rounds into Monster Energy AMA Supercross for 2022, we've seen two winners and nine riders within ten points. Four-time AMA Supercross Champion Ryan Dungey chats with Jason Weigandt about the early returns from 2022. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura and Leatt.

Luke Nesler is joined by Randy Richardson from Michelin. Randy is someone who needs no introduction and is loved by many in the sport. The FMIP talks about his long-standing career at Michelin, his passion for the sport, and his new project, Teenior Citizen. 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.

Jason Weigandt and Ryan Dungey grab a cup of RD Coffee and talk about the opening round of 2022 Monster Energy AMA Supercross at Anaheim, California. From the Malcolm Stewart/Marvin Musquin and Justin Barcia/Jason Anderson incidents to the track build and the general nerves of the opening round, the four-time AMA Supercross Champion weighs in. Also: Did Dunge check out his competition at the opener or did he pretend they weren't there? Check out rdcoffee.com, and enjoy this chat with Dunge. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura and Leatt.

Over the last three seasons, Cooper Webb, Eli Tomac, and Ken Roczen have absolutely dominated Monster Energy AMA Supercross, combining to win 84% of the main events. Can anybody break their stranglehold in 2022? Jason Weigandt reads his feature article "The Tipping Point" from the March 2022 issue of Racer X magazine. For more from DC, Jason Weigandt, Steve Matthes, and the rest of the Racer X crew, subscribe to Racer X.

Luke Nesler is joined by Paige and Kelly McReynolds, creators of McRey MX, a new lifestyle moto apparel brand they developed for those who love getting out with family and friends at the sand dunes or local riding spots. They created the brand for ladies who aren't your typical motocross racer but for someone who just loves the sport and enjoys twisting the throttle. 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.

We're within a week of Anaheim! It's Christmas and New Year's rolled together, and we have over two hours of previews for the new season to get you there via this audio podcast version of our annual Racer X/Monster Energy preview videos. Jason Weigandt, Steve Matthes, and Jason Thomas discuss everything 2022, with guest appearances from Kris Keefer, Phil Nicoletti, and Justin Brayton. Thanks to our 2022 Exhaust Podcast sponsors Yoshimura and Leatt.

Luke Nesler is joined by Frank Sell of Get Sh!t Done Coffee. Frank talks about starting his moto coffee brand from nothing more than an idea and execution. 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.

Its the Annual Main Event Moto Preview Show for the upcoming 2022 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship Series! We have almost all the Bat Bros in studio for this one. Including Daniel Blair, Hobo Nick, Andy Gregg, Vincent "V$" Blair, Tool Man Dan, and Producer Joe Gallo. This week we have some BIG announcements that you do not want to miss! As always much love to all of our sponsors! If you support Main Event Moto please support our sponsors. This is our farewell show on the RacerX Podcast Network and we want to give a huge shoutout to them for being such an awesome partner. Main Event Moto is moving to a different format and you can get all the details in this episode, on our instagram, or go to https://www.patreon.com/Maineventmoto to learn more! We want to thank every listener and Motohead who decided to hang with us throughout the last 5 years of this podcast. We hope to bring you many more. Cheers! - Main Event Moto

Luke Nesler is joined by Web and Communications Director of Impakt Results Mike Hudgins to talk about some power web-marketing tips for your moto brand heading into 2022. 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.

Jason Weigandt talks to Dr. Paul Reiman, who is on staff with the Alpinestars Mobile Medic Unit, about concussion testing and protocols in the sport, the Cameron McAdoo situation from Atlanta last year, and future developments on testing and recovery. Turns out there's a lot that we thought we knew about concussions that has changed. Dr. Reiman is here to explain. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura and On X Maps.

What better way to celebrate episode 100 of the Moto Marketing Podcast than with Davey Coombs. Davey and Luke talk about the history of Racer X as well as the role that DC plays in promoting GNCC and motocross. 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.

Jeffrey Herlings fought to become the 2021 FIM Motocross World Champion in one of the greatest Grand Prix seasons in history, in a battle for the ages with Tim Gajser and Romain Febvre. Adam Wheeler reads his feature article "Winner Takes All" from the February 2022 issue of Racer X magazine. For more from Wheeler, DC, Jason Weigandt, Steve Matthes, and the rest of the Racer X crew, subscribe to Racer X. Racer X Read Out is brought to you by Renthal.

Daniel Blair, Jacob Hayes, Tool Man Dan, and Producer Joe announce the winners of the best giveaway in the history of the podcast and do 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 Motosport.com Listener Question Giveaway - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto Shout out to all of our sponsors!

Luke Nesler is joined by "The King" Jeremy McGrath as he talks about his career after professional racing. Jeremy has never been known for sitting still. As he puts it, "The grass doesn't grow under my feet." Jeremy talks to Luke about all he's done since he retired from professional racing. From his work with Kawasaki to grow ARMA, Jeremy has accomplished a lot, and he takes us on that journey for this episode of the Moto Marketing Podcast. 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.

Two riders tied for the points lead heading into the final moto, a third rider within mathematical striking distance, plus the retirement of an all-time legend of the series, racing in his home country. There might not ever be a finale to a racing series quite like this year's Monster Energy FIM Motocross World Championship, and two Racer X staffers, Jason Thomas and Kellen Brauer, got to experience the atmosphere in person. You think the Italian fans got rowdy? Yeah, just a bit. In this edition of the Racer X Exhaust Podcast, Jason Weigandt chats with Thomas and Brauer to hear and feel what it was like to be there. Plus, copious bench racing about Jeffrey Herlings, Romain Febvre, Tim Gajser, Tony Cairoli, and more, and talk about GP salaries and tracks. It's a wide-ranging conversation that turns pretty bizarre, just like this season! The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura and On X Maps.

When AJ Catanzaro was 17 and just trying to break into the sport as a professional, he knew the road would be difficult. So he went a different way. By focusing on teaching and riding schools, then a YouTube channel, and now an interactive app, Catanzaro has stayed ahead of the curve to carve out his own business plan. How impressive is it? You know Jett Lawrence is being pulled in a million directions with plenty of offers, but something about the Catanzaro program made him feel this one was worth his time and effort. Jett has teamed with AJ, and their MotoAcademy.com app will allow them to watch your videos and analyze your style. It's a way to help retain all the new riders the sport has gained through the pandemic. Catanzaro thinks it will be a game changer. Jason Weigandt chats with The Cat in this episode of the Racer X Exhaust Podcast, learning how he started the business, how he makes money, and how he thinks this app will change the game for him and for others. And with those lessons, Catanzaro believes more privateers can learn new ways to make a living—it just takes hard work and outside-the-box thinking. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura and On-X Maps.

Luke Nesler is joined by Dave Casella of Troy Lee Designs, one of the most respected professionals in the dirt bike industry, to talk about his career journey and what his role entails today. 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.

Luke Nesler is joined by the Vegan Cyclist to talk about some game-changing content creation strategies that brands in moto can use to grow their following and customer connection. 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.

Jason Weigandt talks to new Grand National Cross Country Champion Ben Kelley about his humble roots in New England—where no one expected to make a living racing off-road—to the dramatic 2021 final round, where his bike drowned out. Then some of his buddies from New England, who are also factory riders now, came to his rescue. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura and On-X Maps.

Luke Nesler is joined by Kyle Sasser. Kyle is part of Luke's team at Impakt Results. Kyle and Luke chat about how industry brands can best use digital marketing for the holidays and in 2022. This is part 1 of a multi-part miniseries. 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.

Because one title run changed the look of his motorcycle, his team, and himself, Dylan Ferrandis is the 2021 Racer X Rider of the Year. Jason Weigandt reads his feature "Paradigm Shift" from the January 2022 issue of Racer X magazine. For more from DC, Jason Weigandt, Steve Matthes, and the rest of the Racer X crew, subscribe to Racer X. Racer X Read Out is brought to you by Renthal.

Help is out there. Road2Recovery will hold a Zoom conference that anyone can attend—anonymously if preferred—on November 9 at 5:30 p.m. Pacific time. Road2Recovery.com will provide all the links and materials. This is part of Rick Doughty's Max Matters initiative, in memory of his son, Max, who took his own life. This is a real situation that impacts more people than you would imagine. For example, at one point, at the peak of his dominance in the sport, Rick Johnson attempted to take his own life. In this podcast, Jason Weigandt talks to eight-time AMA National Champion Johnson, as well as Doughty and Road2Recovery's Lori Armistead, for more info on a project vital to the industry. If you're struggling or know someone who might be, please attend the Zoom conference on November 9.

Daniel Blair, Tool Man Dan, and Producer Joe talk off season stuff, present the best giveaway in the history of the podcast and do 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 Motosport.com Listener Question Giveaway - Become a part of the Motohead family @Maineventmoto Shout out to all of our sponsors!

The off-season allows Jason Weigandt to find the good stories you haven't heard, including Becca Sheets' rise to the top of the Grand National Cross Country Series' WXC division. Raised as a motocross racer, Sheets' eventual move to the woods resulted in three titles, including a hard-fought 2021 battle with fellow Yamaha rider Rachel Archer. Sheets held on despite brutal conditions at the Yamaha Ironman GNCC finale. Her bike even drowned out during the race, but she wrung out the air filter, got it running, and earned enough points to defend her crown. Now she will step away from the stresses of racing, announcing this season will be her last. Her story from motocross to the ISDE and GNCC is a good one. Weigandt also checks in with up-and-coming GNCC ATV racer Hunter Hart, who earned second in this year's standings to GNCC National Champion Walker Fowler. Hart explains how ATV riders find their own sponsors and deals to earn a living as racers. He even got a discount card from Outback Steakhouse! The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura and On X Maps.

Luke Nesler is joined by Billy Grotto of Twisted Tea to talk about the fun brand and why and how they broke into the motocross market. 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.

Jason Weigandt catches up with Justin Cooper to talk about his 2021 season, winning a 250SX West Championship in Monster Energy Supercross, and coming up six points short of Jett Lawrence for the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross 250 Championship. While Cooper was leading the motocross series, he suffered a broken thumb and tried to tough out the rest of the season without riding during the week. Cooper finally reveals the stresses of a season-long championship chase in this edition of the Racer X Exhaust Podcast. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, On-X Maps, and Cardo Systems.