The Racer X Podcast Network

Luke Nesler is joined by Jimmy Button to discuss working with the sport's top riders, how the internet has changed the way deals are structured, and what's important to the brands his athletes represent. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com

Malcolm Stewart is a lovable character in the pits, but that likability has shrouded his competitiveness. Malcolm quietly put together a strong 2020 season in Monster Energy Supercross, taking seventh in points and ending the year with a series of top-five results and a heat win. But his Bullfrog Spas/SmarTop/MotoConcepts Honda team doesn't race in the summer. What's he do now? Would he race outdoors if he could? Malcolm is looking for the next level, and he reveals much to Jason Weigandt in this podcast. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Luke Nesler is joined by bicycle suspension guru Jordi Cortes to talk about Fox Bike's hit internet video series DIALED. The series documenting Fox's team has been a major hit in the past 12 months, and Luke is joined by Jordi to talk about how it has helped grow the Fox brand. 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 Cameron McAdoo talk about McAdoo's amateur days. 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

Zach Osborne has been a dog on a leash—he loves to race everything, and especially off-road—but the focus on motocross and supercross has kept him away. Now things have taken a strange turn. Zach's the winner of the final round of Monster Energy Supercross for 2020, but with Lucas Oil Pro Motocross on pause, he's going to race Grand National Cross Country instead. Jason Weigandt dialed up Zach for this podcast on his weekend expectations, and the feelings after finally nailing down that first 450SX win. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Luke Nesler is joined by FMX legend and owner of Deft Family Nate Adams to discuss Nate's life after full-time competition and growing one of the most well-known glove brands in the history of moto. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com

Lucas Oil Pro Motocross is again on hold, with the planned-for July 18 start to the season now pushed into August. A global pandemic might be the most complex problem ever to work around, but we all want to go racing, so this announcement certainly hasn't made fans happy. Jason Weigandt rang up Davey Coombs, who—full disclosure, is his boss at Racer X and also is part of the family that runs the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship—to learn more details as to why the nationals had to delay again. The takeaway? There are a few major reasons: teams have begun to express fears over travel from state to state at the moment; watching COVID rates rise has made predicting the future decisions of multiple state governments very difficult; and the races need fans to operate, because the economic model for Pro Motocross is much different than that of Monster Energy Supercross (it's more similar to many other smaller racing series that can't operate without fans). Also, the series does not want to start until it knows it can put together an entire series. Racing once and then stopping and waiting is not the plan that MX Sports want to use. Hopefully they can string together more races in a row by pushing back, and then an actual championship schedule can grow clear. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Shane McElrath came into the final round of Monster Energy Supercross needing to win the race and hoping Chase Sexton would finish off the podium—that's what it would take for him to win the 2020 250SX East Region Championship. He tried quite a few things at the Utah finale to help his odds, and the Monster Energy/Star Racing Yamaha rider addresses them in this interview with Jason Weigandt. From the starting-gate picks to mid-race slowdowns to the post-race protest of Sexton's fuel, McElrath takes it all on here—and says he has no regrets. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Luke Nesler goes solo to talk about turning his childhood dream of working in motocross into a reality and building a seven-figure moto marketing business, Impakt Results. 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 Cooper Webb talk about Coop's amateur days. 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 Mike Dettmers of Stacyc to discuss young brand's rapid growth and marketing that has made them one of the popular companies among the riders of tomorrow. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com

When the dust (somewhat literally) settled on Sunday's Monster Energy Supercross finale in Salt Lake City, Monster Energy Kawasaki's Eli Tomac, GEICO Honda's Chase Sexton, and Monster Energy/Star Racing Yamaha's Dylan Ferrandis were holding #1 plates. It wasn't an easy road, and Sexton and Ferrandis had to silence some detractors—and Tomac had to erase the demons of past 450SX seasons. After the race, Tomac and Ferrandis met with the media to answer questions. Sexton was scheduled to arrive but apparently was too busy celebrating! NBC Sports' Daniel Blair hosted the press conference, but Racer X's Jason Weigandt, Mitch Kendra, and Aaron Hansel were in attendance. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

This week Daniel Blair, Snap-On Dan, and Producer Joe talk about the final round of the Supercross series in Salt Lake City. 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

Perhaps overshadowed by championship scenarios for Sunday, Chad Reed may indeed embark on his final Monster Energy AMA Supercross race this weekend. Or will he? The two-time AMA Supercross Champion met with the media on Thursday night to discuss his future, and then got into the details about his career, including highs and lows, his philosophies, and more. Right now, car racing has his heart, but sees a potential spot for himself inside the supercross industry when he's finally hung up the boots. But will that position ever be available? Listen to this podcast to learn more. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Another thriller of a Monster Energy Supercross race, with Cooper Webb holding off Eli Tomac and getting around Zach Osborne to win the next-to-last round of the 2020 season. In the 250s, Chase Sexton was clutch, getting around title rival Shane McElrath to score a key victory. McElrath and Colt Nichols rounded out the podium. All six riders met with the media in a post-race press conference held via Zoom and hosted by NBC Sports' Daniel Blair. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Luke Nesler is joined by Jerry Slowik of MX Tech to discuss growing the brand's awareness and how they go from product development to driving awareness in the moto marketplace. 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, Dave "Dirty Dolphin" Ginolfi, and Producer Joe talk about round 16 of the Supercross series in Salt Lake City. 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

How did Ken Roczen switch from bad to good so quickly? He discusses it with the media in Sunday night's post-race press conference. Other topics include strategy talk from Cooper Webb and Eli Tomac, including that first-turn bump; plus, Austin Forkner and Dylan Ferrandis provide their take on the race for the 250SX win. Also, Jett Lawrence is glad to be alive! The Racer X Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Another night of Monster Energy Supercross, and more riders to talk about it—including the surging Zach Osborne, the return of 250SX West contenders, race winner Cooper Webb, and race salvager Eli Tomac. Hear Webb's strategy on trying to get in Eli's head—which he admits isn't working—as well as Ferrandis giving Forkner credit for putting in the work, and wanting to impress for a 450 ride. Lots of good stuff here in these press conferences! The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Be sure to check out the new in-studio video edition of the Moto Marketing Podcast here! Luke Nesler is joined by FXR's Andy White. FXR has leveled up to become one of the hot gear brands in moto in recent years. They got their start in the snow market, and Andy explains how they made their transition into moto and stood out among the already prominent gear brands to carve a path of their own.

A wild night of racing in Salt Lake City featured some great finishes for a variety of racers, including a career best for Malcolm Stewart and more strong rides for Zach Osborne and Martin Davalos. Suzuki men Broc Tickle and Kyle Cunningham also bounced back from injuries to make the main. Those riders attended a Monday evening press conference, with questions from Racer X's Jason Weigandt and the rest of the media corps. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

After an all-time classic battle on Sunday night, Monster Energy Supercross hosted a post-race press conference with the podium finishers from the third Salt Lake City event. Hear Tomac, Webb, Anderson, Sexton, McElrath, and Nichols speak on the evening, with questions from Racer X's Jason Weigandt and the rest of the media corps. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

This week Daniel Blair, Chris "Cooksey" Cooksey, Logan Karnow, and Travis Delnicki talk about round 13 of the Supercross series in Salt Lake City. 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

After a Wednesday night race for Monster Energy Supercross, the podium finishers in each class participated in a Thursday-night press conference. Cooper Webb, Eli Tomac, Zach Osborne, Shane McElrath, Colt Nichols and Jeremy Martin talk about their night for round 12 of the championship. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Luke Nesler is joined by Charles Castloo of 100%. Luke and Charles discuss staying relevant during times of panic and how the brand is not only focusing on growth but also giving back to the frontline workers during the COVID-19 crisis. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results

Luke Nesler is joined by DeeO, Polar's Wayne Vartabedian, and Race Tech's Chris Riesenberg to dive into the topic of getting sponsored. Knowing how to approach a brand and form a partnership is mission-critical in today's moto landscape. Luke, DeeO, Wayne, and Chris all weigh in on what it takes to form a partnership with a brand. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results

After the first race in the return of Monster Energy Supercross, Feld Entertainment held a press conference with the media for the podium finishers in each class. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

This week Daniel Blair and Producer Joe talk about the first supercross race in Salt Lake City. 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 checks in with defending 250SX East Champion—and current points leader—Chase Sexton, including his Utah plans and that "secret weapon" that helped him with riding tips during the break. Then a four-pack of supercross rookies joins Weigandt to talk about what they've learned. It's Jett Lawrence, Jalek Swoll, Jo Shimoda, and Derek Drake, all looking forward to the 2.0 version of their first supercross seasons. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Monster Energy/Star Racing Yamaha teammates Shane McElrath and Justin Cooper are second in the 250SX East and 250SX West standings, respectively, but both want more as Monster Energy Supercross resumes. Jason Weigandt talks to both about their training during the break and their schedule while in Utah, and McElrath gets deep about life during COVID times. During the break, he was actually ready to start driving for DoorDash! The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Luke Nesler is joined Athena/GET brand manager Dan Truman. The two talk supercross' return, building a powerful network, and branding. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com

The timing couldn't be better for two riders in Monster Energy Supercross. Monster Energy Kawasaki's Adam Cianciarulo and Honda HRC's Justin Brayton were both scheduled to miss some time in 2020 due to small injuries, but the COVID-19 lockdown gave them time to recover, and now they're dialed in and ready as supercross resumes on May 31. Jason Weigandt chats with both riders to get their thoughts on going racing again, including their practice and training plans while staying in Utah and their perspective on rolling with the changes. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Supercross is back! What do the riders think? Jason Weigandt called two of them on opposite ends of the supercross spectrum: Ken Roczen is battling for the supercross championship on his factory Honda, while Cade Clason is trying to make main events on his privateer PRMX machine. They give their thoughts on the resumption of racing in this podcast. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Luke Nesler is joined by Panic Rev's John Parkinson to talk about how he built his brand and continues to evolve over the years 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, GUTS Racing's Andy Gregg, and Producer Joe talk about the upcoming remainder of the Supercross season in Salt Lake City. 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

Monster Energy Supercross will return on May 31 with a seven-race run that concludes on June 21, all run in Salt Lake City and airing live on TV—but without fans in attendance. How will supercross look with social distancing? Feld Entertainment, the producers of supercross, can answer those questions. Dave Prater (senior director of operations, two wheel) took questions from a variety of motocross reporters to explain the process. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Luke Nesler is joined by Chris Riesenberg of Race Tech Suspension and Engines. Luke and Chris take a deep dive into what Race Tech has done over the years to build their brand using multi-channel marketing. Learn more about Race Tech here: www.racetech.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, Senior Director of Supercross Mike Muye and Producer Joe talk about the behind the scenes of Supercross. 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

While many riders are sweating the uncertainty of the locked-down racing calendar, Cooper Webb isn't worried all that much. He's ready to race whenever, wherever, and he's made it clear he wants to get back on the track as soon as possible. In this podcast with Jason Weigandt, the Red Bull KTM rider talks about his mentality during the week (much more relaxed than most riders, and totally different than what you see on race day) and the reasons he thinks supercross should return as quickly as possible. He also takes some bizarre questions from fans! The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Luke Nesler is joined by Stefy Bau of InIt Esports. Stefy is one of the greatest women's motocrosses to ever swing a leg over the bike. Since stepping away from her pro career, Stefy has played a major role in the progression of esports. She joins Luke on the Moto Marketing Podcast to talk about her career and how she is paving the way for moto in the esports community. Learn more about Stefy and InIt Esports at www.initesports.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com

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