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World Supercross Discussion | Adam Bailey from SX Global
Send us Fan MailMichael Lindsay talks to Adam Bailey from SX Global about year one of WSX, expectations met, and looking forward.
Growing FXR the Right Way | Andy White
Send us Fan MailAndy White, Brand Manager for FXR, talks about his history racing in Canada, getting into the industry, and helping grow FXR Moto.
"I Felt an Immense Amount of Pressure to Perform for the Star Guys" | Jeremy Martin
Send us Fan MailJeremy Martin discusses leaving Star Racing, why ClubMX, and more.
"Tom White Just Gave Me a Job for $5.50/Hour" | John Anderson on His Job at White Bros.
Send us Fan MailJohn Anderson discusses his first job in the industry, starting Dubya USA, the Vet World Championships, and More.
"We Reached Out to a Few Cool Companies. Only Fans is My Title Sponsor for '23" | Logan Karnow on His New Program
Send us Fan MailLogan Karnow talks about how his sponsor issues last season turned into a good thing and reveals his unique title sponsor for 2023.
"I Signed With Rocky Mtn. KTM, Then the Team Imploded" | Colt Nichols on Finding a Ride for "23
Send us Fan MailColt Nichols sits down about his rough 2022 season, leaving Star Yamaha, and his new ride at Honda HRC.
"Now I'm Focusing on Myself" | Marvin Musquin on Baker's Vs. DV's Training
Send us Fan MailMarvin Musquin discusses his ability to still be on the podium, testing, his new O'neal gear deal, and more.
"I Still Have a Lot to Prove on a 250" | Garrett Marchbanks on Racing 250 Supercross
Send us Fan MailGarrett Marchbanks discusses his desire for a title, his thoughts on SMX, his new teammate Jeremy Martin, and more.
"I Made One Main in '95. That Was the Pinnacle of My Racing Career" | Randy Richardson from Michelin
Send us Fan MailRandy Richardson talks about where his passion for two wheels came from, how he got his start in the industry, and Michelin's involvement in racing.
"I Didn't Watch or Listen to Any Races" | Dylan Ferrandis on Not Racing Nationals
Send us Fan MailDylan Ferrandis talks about the '23 Yamaha 450, last year's season, Justin Barcia, David Vuillemin, and more.
What are Ken Roczen's 2023 Options? | US vs. World Supercross
Send us Fan MailMichael Lindsay breaks down the details and rumors of what Ken Roczen's options are for 2023.
Jordon Smith on Star Yamaha Probably Being His Last Big Chance
Send us Fan MailJordon Smith talks about Firepower Honda and the opportunity at Star Yamaha Racing.
Will Eli Tomac Race the Final Round of World Supercross
Send us Fan MailMichael Lindsay takes you through the possibilities of Eli Tomac racing the final round of WSX.
"I Told Them 'I Can't Even Hold on to This Thing" | Stilez Robertson on the Star Yamaha YZ250F
Send us Fan MailStilez Robertson discusses surprises his first years as a pro, leaving Rockstar Energy Husqvarna, and his new team of Star Yamaha Racing.
WSX Post Race Interviews from Cardiff
Send us Fan MailDylan Kelley gets post-race interviews with Eli Tomac, Chris Blose, Shane McElrath, Mitchell Oldenburg, and Vince Friese.
WSX Round 1 from Cardiff Reactions | Michael Lindsay and Darkside
Send us Fan MailMichael Lindsay and Darkside break down the results, riders, and highlights.
Cardiff World Supercross Pre-Race with Wilson, Grant, McElrath and More...
Send us Fan MailDylan Kelley catches up with Chris Blose, Carson Brown, Cole Seely, Dean Wilson, Jace Owen, Shane McElrath, and Josh Grant Friday morning for WSX.
"I Literally Buy My Own Bikes, My Own Parts, Everything In Racing" | Kyle Chisholm
Send us Fan MailKyle Chisholm talks about his SX season, his age, and how his WSX deal came to be.
World Supercross Championship | Predictions
Send us Fan MailVital MX's Michael Lindsay and Jamie Guida make their predictions on the World Supercross Championship. Who has more time on their equipment, who is most prepared, who will win.
SuperMotocross Championship | Explained
Send us Fan MailVital MX's Michael Lindsay and Jamie Guida chat about the new SuperMotocross Championship. How you qualify, the format, the money, and more.
"We're an Unparalleled Access V.I.P. Program for Motocross Fans of Varying Levels" | Dave Drakes on The Collective Experience
Send us Fan MailThe Collective Experience's Dave Drakes tells us the origins of V.I.P. program for motocross/supercross, some participant stories, and more.
Rebuilding the Reputation of a Brand | Chris Riesenberg with Race Tech
Send us Fan MailChris 'Checkerz' Riesenberg is the Marketing Director at Race Tech.
"It's Going to be Different Next Year. We'll Have the Home Soil Advantage" | Dylan Ferrandis on MXoN
Send us Fan MailDylan Ferrandis talks about his drive and MXoN being in France in 2023.
"I Feel Like I Did My Job. I Hope That Quiets Some People" | Justin Cooper on MXoN Redemtion.
Send us Fan MailJustin Cooper talks on Team USA's MXoN win and the doubters.
"Every Four Years I Race Des Nations and Every Four Years I Win" | Dylan Ferrandis on MXoN Success
Send us Fan MailDylan Ferrandis discusses the importance of MXoN and wanting to keep his streak intact.
"I Want Redemption and I Know the Team Does" | Eli Tomac on the 2022 MXoN
Send us Fan MailEli Tomac talks about giving advice to the younger riders and wanting redemption from 2018.
"It's a Different Vibe Between Eli and I Now. We're Racing for the Same Goal" | Chase Sexton on MXoN
Send us Fan MailChase Sexton discusses the team goal at MXoN and more!
"If I Were to Race Nationals on the 450, Nobody Would Really Care" | Matt Burkeen on Racing the 2 Stroke
Send us Fan MailPrivateer Matt Burkeen tells us why he chose the 2 stroke, gives some racing stories that make his vlog incredible, and more.
"I Came From 30th to Second to Save My Championship" | Avery Long Talks Loretta's Championships and More
Send us Fan MailAvery Long won 450 B and 450 B Limited last week and was named the AMA Amateur Racer of the Year. He sits down to discuss the week, the future, and more
"I Will Never Put a Blue Rag in an Air Box Again" | Kade O'Grady on the Worst Weekend of His Career
Send us Fan MailKade O'Grady tells us about getting his start in the industry and what happened at Houston SX in 2018.
Why is there Tension Between US Racing Series / Teams and the World Supercross Series?
Send us Fan MailLearn more about the behind the scenes workings of the US racing series and OEM relationships, along with the tensions with the new World Supercross Championship.
"I Need to Find That Extra Level Where You're Sending It" | Max and Tallon Vohland
Send us Fan MailMax and Tallon Vohland discuss Max's second season and what improvements need to be made.
"There Are So Many Woman Around the Pits...Working Their Butts Off. It's Important For My Nieces to See This" | Kourtney Lloyd
Send us Fan MailKourtney Lloyd was the first female Team Manager in MXdN history and now will fulfill that roll for the Muc-Off/FXR/ClubMX Yamaha team in World Supercross
"I Wasn't Allowed To Go in the Creek. I Pretty Much Just Hung Out in My Trailer" | Zach Osborne on The Ranch
Send us Fan MailZachO checks in on what he's been up to with his Husqvarna Brand Ambassador role, coaching, and being back at Loretta Lynn's for the Amateur National
"Every Day You Touch That Motorcycle, You Have Someone's Life In Your Hand's" | Jordan Troxell on His Career
Send us Fan MailJordan Troxell discusses how he got his start, working for Ken Roczen, and more.
My Dad Was Going to the Races....To Let Marty Smith Use His Bike | Donny Emler Jr. on FMF Racing's Early Years
Send us Fan MailDonny Emler Jr. on FMF Racing's success and marketing strategy. With the 50 Year Anniversary next year, Donny talks about working with his father and much more.
"That National was a Great Event. Which is Putting a Lot of Pressure on Me to Replicate That Track" | Tim Ritchie on MXdN Prep
Send us Fan MailTim Ritchie talks ReBud history, MXdN prep, and more.
"I Wish I Had This When I Turned Pro. It Was Just Me in My Van Driving to Millville" | Broc Tickle on Coaching the Combine
Send us Fan MailBroc Tickle sits down to talk about coaching at the Combine and if he misses racing.
"The Job is an Opportunity to Right a Wrong Done in My Own Life" | Daniel Blair on Orange Brigade Team Manager
Send us Fan MailDaniel Blair was recently named Team Manager for the Orange Brigade. He tells us why this job was perfect for him, what his vision is for the future, and if he's still going to do tv for Supercross!
"I Don't Know How I Got Away With It For Half My Career" | Malcolm Stewart on Being Back at the Nationals
Send us Fan MailMalcolm Stewart discusses recovering from his knee injury, being back at the races, fishing, and much more.
“For sure got rid of the itch...I’m not going to keep racing after this" | Ryan Dungey Re-retires
Send us Fan MailRed Bull KTM's Ryan Dungey talks to us about his exciting comeback for the 2022 Summer! What he learned, how much he enjoyed it and he answers the big question on if he'll continue racing...
Andrea Leib - On Track School Founder | Vital MX's Inside Line
Send us Fan MailAndrea Leib, Director and Founder of On Track School and Learning Solutions runs us through their program and how they got started. Along with how they're helping change the way up and coming motocross racers and children in general can take charge of their education and chase their passions.
Full 2022 450 Shootout Roundtable | Jacob Hayes, Michael Lindsay, Sean Klinger, Derrick Caskey
Send us Fan MailHere is the full roundtable discussion of the 2022 Vital MX 450 Motocross Shootout. Each bike has its own video and there is a full written article with rider notes, weights, dyno charts, and more if you want to read that as well. But since you are here, we present the uncut rider opinions and discourse for the 450 shootout where we dig into each bike, one by one, to talk about pros and cons and what each of the testers changed to get the bikes to their liking.
S2 Ep 18The Mental Side Of Moto With Aldon Baker
Send us Fan MailAldon Baker is the number-one name in motocross training. He changed the game with Ricky Carmichael and never looked back. Obviously, he knows what he’s talking about when it comes to fitness, nutrition, gym work, bike work, cardio, and every other physical piece of the training puzzle. But we sometimes forget that the squishy, grey mass between our ears is what is controlling us and controlling the bike. With the bikes being so good, and nutrition and fitness being at such a high level, where does the mental factor fit in this puzzle? Confidence, ego, pressure, fear, anger, aggression, calm, focus… The mind is a roiling torrent of thoughts and feelings and every racer has to deal with negative, and positive emotions, to get the most out of all the hard physical work that they put into their program. Aldon talks about how each rider is different, but ultimately it is a balance of confidence, respect, fun, and hard work.
S2 Ep 18Tech Edition: Triple Clamp Tech
Send us Fan MailTriple clamps are one of those big-ticket items for motocross bikes that can really change the way a machine handles. Stock triple clamps on modern motocross bikes are pretty good and are way better than they have been in the past. Yet, with most parts, OEMs have to make some compromises for cost and ease of manufacturing. Aftermarket triple clamps can be lighter, stronger, flexier, and have different offsets to change the turning characteristics of the bike. To dig into the science behind triple clamps, we met up with Billy Wight of Luxon MX, a newer player in the triple clamp space. We talk about materials, manufacturing, testing, and more. Enjoy.
S2 Ep 17Tech Edition: Digging Into Air Forks With WP
Send us Fan MailIn the moto world, people were happy with coiled metal in their bike’s fork. Then came the air fork and on paper, everything sounded great! Way lighter, change ‘spring’ rates at the track, tons of adjustability, better handling… The list went on and on. In reality, things weren’t so awesome. Most riders weren’t a huge fan of the ride feel, but the real sticky booger was that the setup and pre-ride requirements were not only confusing but just a pain in the butt! After a few years, motocross bikes returned to coil springs, that is except for the moto bikes coming from Austria. WP was the lone hold out of the air fork and that is what you will find today on all KTM, Husqvarna, and GASGAS’ motocross bikes. With a much simpler design, and continued development and refinement, these are the pinnacle of air fork technology. But there are plenty of riders out there who just have a bad taste in their mouth about air forks. We grab Leigh Crawford of WP USA to talk all about air forks: How they work, the pros and cons, how to adjust them, when they work best, how they are different than other brands’ air forks, and much more. So grab your fork pump and inflate your brain with some air fork knowledge!
S2 Ep 16Tech Edition: Slower Is Faster - All About Brakes
Send us Fan MailWe are obsessed with making our motocross machines faster, yet today we want to talk about slowing down. Motocross brakes are simple on one hand, but with all the different parts and pieces, are nearly infinitely complicated on the other. Factor in the rider preference (which varies a surprising about from rider to rider) and you have a dynamic, multi-faceted system with no one correct solution. We talk with Sando Milesi, CEO of Galfer USA, about all the ways you can increase the performance, personalization, and durability of your dirt bike's braking systems.
S2 Ep 15Tech Edition: Neck Brace Technology with Chris Leatt
Send us Fan MailIt has been 13 years since the launch of the Leatt Neck Brace, the first motocross neck brace on the market. Over the years there seems to have been peaks and valleys in acceptance and usage. We recently got to talking with some of our testers and riding buddies about neck braces in general and it seemed like a lot of them were in the same boat... That is, they tried an early version years ago and weren't immediately comfortable, so they never tried it again. Or, they heard a pro rider or prominent trainer say they don't believe in them, so they don't either. Personally I'm in the first group... someone that tried one the early braces, found it somewhat bulky, heavy, intrusive and never gave it another try, even though today they are much lighter, sleeker, and more comfortable and customizable. We sat down with Chris Leatt, the founder and inventor of the Leatt Brace to rehash the neck brace conversation. Listen as he explains the scientific and medical data behind a neck brace and motocross protection in general.
Ep 14Tech Edition: Motocross Nutrition with Blake Savage
Send us Fan MailOf course we are biased, but it is hard to argue against the fact that motocross at its highest level is the most physically demanding sport on the planet. To perform at their peak, racers have to have endurance, strength, agility, and raw power, which they can't achieve eating doughnuts and cheeseburgers. Well, maybe Jett can. To get a little insight into how pro racers are fueling their bodies, we grabbed Blake Savage, former pro motocross racer and current motocross trainer. He's worked with Ken Roczen, Cole Seely, Christian Craig, Chase Sexton among others. Listen in to see if you can take some of the tips and nutrition guides Savage shares and apply them to your weekend warrior program.
S2 Ep 13AC92's Crew Chief, Oscar Wirdeman | Vital MX Inside Line Podcast
Send us Fan MailOscar has worked with a ton of championship-caliber riders both here and abroad. That list includes guys like James Stewart, Chad Reed and Ken Roczen, and he's currently the crew chief for Adam Cianciarulo over at Monster Energy Kawasaki.