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The Racer X Podcast Network
A podcast from Jason Weigandt and the editorial staff of Racer X Illustrated and Racer X Online covering motocross, supercross, and dirt bike culture.
Episodes
The Racer X Podcast NetworkMoto Marketing Podcast #56: Seven MX's Dennis Bloch
Luke Nesler is joined by Dennis Block, COO of Seven MX, on this week's episode of the Moto Marketing Podcast. Dennis talks about his career journey from being…
The Racer X Podcast NetworkRacer X Read Aloud: "Faster"
In dirt bike racing, the fastest riders aren't always the ones who rack up championship after championship, and speed isn't measured with a number or on a lap…
The Racer X Podcast NetworkExhaust #138: The Bonus Program (with Shane McElrath)
Shane McElrath took a huge risk by leaving his old Troy Lee Designs KTM squad for Monster Energy/Star Racing Yamaha. It was 250SX Championship or bust in 2020…
The Racer X Podcast NetworkExhaust #137: Returning Star (with Jeremy Martin)
If not the biggest news of the off-season, it's at least the most surprising: Jeremy Martin has returned to Monster Energy/Star Racing Yamaha, the team he rode…
The Racer X Podcast NetworkExhaust #136: The Hunter Lawrence Interview (with Hunter Lawrence)
This story is far too familiar for Hunter Lawrence: he's once again mending from an injury, this time a shoulder dislocation dating back to the Lucas Oil Pro…
The Racer X Podcast NetworkExhaust #135: The Jett Lawrence Interview (with Jett Lawrence)
Even when word got out that the GEICO Honda team might have to close up shop, everyone knew Honda would find a place for Jett Lawrence. The 17-year-old…
The Racer X Podcast NetworkMoto Marketing Podcast #55: FMFs Alex De La Peña
Luke Nesler is joined by Alex De La Peña, one of the driving forces behind all of the stellar brand-related content we all see from FMF. Alex tells his story…
The Racer X Podcast NetworkExhaust #134: More Fun for Villopoto
Ryan Villopoto will headline the Monster Energy Master of the Pit pit-bike race next weekend in Pennsylvania. Of course he will. The nine-time AMA National…
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Exhaust #134: More Fun for Villopoto
Ryan Villopoto will headline the Monster Energy Master of the Pit pit-bike race next weekend in Pennsylvania. Of course he will. The nine-time AMA National…
The Racer X Podcast NetworkExhaust #133: Privateer Life Ain't Bad (with Alex Ray)
Alex Ray's pathway through the sport is beyond unorthodox, as he went from not even a top-ten B rider from Tennessee to getting dropped off in California to…
The Racer X Podcast NetworkMoto Marketing Podcast 54: Rob Buydos and Davey Coombs
Luke Nesler is joined in-studio by Davey Coombs as they bring on Rob Buydos to talk about the creation of Moto Fite Klub and their next event, the Monster…
The Racer X Podcast NetworkMain Event Moto- Ep# 181 - Fence Post Femur
This week Daniel Blair, Tool Man Dan, and Producer Joe talk silly season and do the Jacob Hayes fundraiser raffle giveaway! Hang out with them as Daniel…
The Racer X Podcast NetworkMoto Marketing Podcast #53: Canvas MX's Michael Leib
Luke Nesler is joined by supercross pro Canvas MX founder Michael Leib. Michael talks about his career as a professional supercross athlete and how a backyard…
The Racer X Podcast NetworkExhaust #132: Private Team Survival (w/ Forrest Butler and Joey Savatgy)
With GEICO Honda and JGR Suzuki recently shutting doors, Jason Weigandt provides some insight into why sponsorship is so hard to find in 2020—and how much it…
The Racer X Podcast NetworkMoto Marketing Podcast #52: MTB BOXX
Luke Nesler is joined by Brent and Kris of MTB BOXX, a subscription box for the mountain bike enthusiast. With the subscription box craze right now, Luke talks…
The Racer X Podcast NetworkMain Event Moto - Ep# 180 - No No Gas Gas
This week Daniel Blair, V$, and Producer Joe talk about their uppers and downers for the manufacturers. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines…
The Racer X Podcast NetworkMoto Marketing Podcast #51: Darkside
Luke Nesler is joined by Jamie "Darkside" Guida, whom moto fans may know from the PulpMX Show—but the man behind the brand is much more of a master networker…
The Racer X Podcast NetworkRacer X Read Aloud: "Finding Gene McCay"
Gene McCay was one of the fastest kids in the history of American minicycle racing, rising to amateur prominence in the 1970s and racing out of Lexington…
The Racer X Podcast NetworkMoto Marketing Podcast #50: MX Sports' Tim Cotter
Luke Nesler is joined by Tim Cotter of MX Sports to discuss how he got his start announcing and became one of the driving forces behind the MX Sports team…
The Racer X Podcast NetworkExhaust #131: Supercross Schedule Explained
Monster Energy Supercross has set the start of the 2021 schedule, starting on January 16 with first of three races in Houston. That's the simple part, but…
The Racer X Podcast NetworkMain Event Moto - Ep# 179 - Rat Cave
This week Daniel Blair, Tool-Man Dan, and Producer Joe talk about the future of the 250 Class. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the…
The Racer X Podcast NetworkMoto Marketing Podcast #49: Dr. Chris Leatt
Luke Nesler is joined by Dr. Chris Leatt to discuss the creation and expansion of Leatt and their full line of protective products. Dr. Leatt tells the story…
The Racer X Podcast NetworkExhaust #130: The Cianciarulo Season
Adam Cianciarulo is always a thoughtful and articulate interview, but he's finally bringing those popular skills to the center as a genuine title contender in…
The Racer X Podcast NetworkMoto Marketing Podcast# 48: MX Tire's Jeff Cernic
Jeff Cernic joins Luke Nesler to talk about his latest project, MXTire.com, and to walk down memory lane as they discuss Travis Pastrana, Cernic's Suzuki, PA…
The Racer X Podcast NetworkMain Event Moto - Ep# 178 - That's A Wrap
This week Daniel Blair and Producer Joe talk about the 2020 Motocross National season wrap up. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the…
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2020 Thunder Valley National Press Conferences
Post-race interviews from the 2020 Thunder Valley National: 250 Class Justin Cooper, Dylan Ferrandis, Jeremy Martin 450 Class (25:03) Eli Tomac, Adam…
The Racer X Podcast NetworkMoto Marketing Podcast #47: Black Friday Moto Marketing Tips
Luke Nesler is joined by Impakt Results CMO George Cicci and Sr. Social Media Strategist Lacie Geary as the three discuss Black Friday and Cyber Monday…
The Racer X Podcast NetworkExhaust #129: Dylan Ferrandis
Dylan Ferrandis is actually one of the most open and honest riders on the AMA circuit, but many fans don't know that because it's hard to understand him! Jason…
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2020 WW Ranch Press Conferences
Post-race interviews from the 2020 WW Ranch National: 250 Class Dylan Ferrandis, Justin Cooper, Jeremy Martin 450 Class (23:31) Zach Osborne, Marvin Musquin…
The Racer X Podcast NetworkMoto Marketing Podcast# 46: Evil Coffee's Ross Dantonio
Luke Nesler is joined by Evil Coffee founder Ross Dantonio to discuss the creation of a brand from scratch and how he's paved his way for success with little…
The Racer X Podcast NetworkExhaust #128: Digging Out (w/ Savatgy, Cooper & Shimoda)
Joey Savatgy has run up front before: "I just look at the guys that are up there now, and I've beat those guys before. I might not beat them every time, but…
The Racer X Podcast NetworkMain Event Moto - Ep# 177 - Creed Honda
This week Daniel Blair and Producer Joe talk about the 2020 Motocross National at Spring Creek . Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the…
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2020 Spring Creek National Press Conferences
Post-race interviews from the 2020 Spring Creek National: 250 Class Dylan Ferrandis, Jeremy Martin, Alex Martin 450 Class (29:38) Adam Cianciarulo, Blake…
The Racer X Podcast NetworkMoto Marketing Podcast #45: ETS Fuels' Beth Paretta
Luke Nesler is joined by ETS Fuels' Beth Paretta to discuss educating the market on a product you can't see. How do you grow a brand when someone can't see…
The Racer X Podcast NetworkExhaust #127: Craig, Harrison & Masterpool
Jason Weigandt was part of a press conference this week featuring Christian Craig, Ty Masterpool, and Mitchell Harrison. All three riders were pretty honest…
The Racer X Podcast NetworkMoto Marketing Podcast #44: Gaerne USA's Bob Rathkamp
Luke Nesler is joined by Gaerne's Bob Rathkamp to talk about building one of the most iconic boot brands in the USA. Get more moto business talk at…
The Racer X Podcast NetworkExhaust #126: Halfway Lessons Learned (with AC, BB, and Zacho)
It's a strange year all around, but somehow 2020 has also produced some really compelling racing. Jason Weigandt now wonders: are there lessons from this…
The Racer X Podcast NetworkMain Event Moto - Ep# 176 - Antonio
This week Daniel Blair, Snap-On Dan, Ryan Hughes, and Producer Joe talk about the 2020 RedBud Motocross. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines…
The Racer X Podcast NetworkMoto Marketing Podcast #43: NFL Player Tanner Carew
Luke Nesler is joined by Tanner Carew to talk about breaking out of professional football and into the dirt bike industry. Tanner is a long snapper who played…
The Racer X Podcast NetworkMain Event Moto - Ep# 175 - Plantings Seeds
This week Daniel Blair, Triple J. Andy Gregg, and Producer Joe talk about the 2020 Iron Man Motocross. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in…
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2020 Ironman National Press Conferences
Post-race interviews from the 2020 Ironman National: 250 Class Jeremy Martin, Dylan Ferrandis, and Brandon Hartranft 450 Class (31:02) Marvin Musquin and Adam…
The Racer X Podcast NetworkMoto Marketing Podcast #42: Fasst Company's Jason Parsons
Luke Nesler is joined by Fasst Company's Jason Parsons to talk about high-end products and creating demand in the marketplace. Get more moto business talk at…
The Racer X Podcast NetworkExhaust #125: Marvin, AC, Hampshire & McAdoo
Adam Cianciarulo really did say "Honestly, my first initial thought was Anderson has been riding like an a-hole kinda all year, running me off the track and…
The Racer X Podcast NetworkMain Event Moto - Ep# 174 - Scar Tissue
This week Daniel Blair, Chris Cooksey, Coach Robb Beams, and Producer Joe talk about the 2020 Motocross season so far. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on…
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2020 Loretta Lynns II National Press Conferences
Post-race interviews from the 2020 Loretta Lynn's II National: 250 Class Jeremy Martin, Dylan Ferrandis, Alex Martin 450 Class (27:00) Zach Osborne, Adam…
The Racer X Podcast NetworkMoto Marketing Podcast #41: PulpMX's Steve Matthes
Luke Nesler is joined by PulpMX's Steve Matthes to discuss how he built a podcast empire that the entire sport knows and loves. Get more moto business talk at…
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Moto Marketing Podcast #41: PulpMX's Steve Matthes
Luke Nesler is joined by PulpMX's Steve Matthes to discuss how he built a podcast empire that the entire sport knows and loves. Get more moto business talk at…
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2020 Loretta Lynn's National Press Conferences
Post-race interviews from the 2020 Circle K Loretta Lynn's National: 250 Class Dylan Ferrandis, RJ Hampshire, Jeremy Martin 450 Class (26:40) Zach Osborne…
The Racer X Podcast NetworkMoto Marketing Podcast #40: Vurb's Wes Williams
Luke Nesler is joined by Vurb's Wes Williams to talk about Wes's career, as he's become the number-one name in moto video production. He discusses the return…
The Racer X Podcast NetworkExhaust #124: 250 Motocross Preview
The 250 Class of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross always offers up unpredictable action, and 2020 might bring that heat again. Jason Weigandt, Jason Thomas, and Steve…
The Racer X Podcast NetworkExhaust #123: 450 Motocross Preview
With the Monster Energy Supercross Championship under his belt, Eli Tomac looks bulletproof heading into yet another Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship…
The Racer X Podcast NetworkMain Event Moto - Ep# 173 - 250 Motocross Preview
This week Daniel Blair, Snap-On Dan, and Producer Joe talk about the 2020 Motocross 250 class. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the…
The Racer X Podcast NetworkMoto Marketing Podcast #39: Fly Racing's Jason Thomas
Luke Nesler is joined by Fly Racing's Jason "JT" Thomas to talk about his career on and off the track, growing his brand, and the new 2021 lineup for Fly…
The Racer X Podcast NetworkMain Event Moto - Ep# 172 - 450 Motocross Preview
This week Daniel Blair, GUTS Racing's Andy Gregg, V$, and Producer Joe talk about the 2020 Motocross 450 class. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the…
The Racer X Podcast NetworkMain Event Moto - Ep# 171 - Inside The Industry: Jason Thomas
This week Daniel Blair and Fly Racing's Jason Thomas talk about the behind the scenes of Supercross. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in…
The Racer X Podcast NetworkMoto Marketing Podcast #38: Racer X's Scott Wallenberg
Luke Nesler is joined by Scott Wallenberg as they discuss how advertising in the sport has changed over the years and how brands can stay relevant today. Visit…
The Racer X Podcast NetworkExhaust #122: The Birth and Rebirth of MX SportsCenter
In 2005, there was no chance this would work. No cell-phone signal will ever reach Loretta Lynn Ranch, high-speed internet and YouTube essentially didn't…
The Racer X Podcast NetworkMoto Marketing Podcast #37: Jimmy Button
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…
The Racer X Podcast NetworkExhaust #121: Malcolm Stewart
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…
The Racer X Podcast NetworkMoto Marketing Podcast #36: Fox Bike's Jordi Cortes
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…