The Swapmoto Live Podcast is hosted by Donn Maeda, a motorsports journalist with nearly 30 years of experience. The show covers everything related to off-road on two wheels: from interviews with top motocross and Supercross racers and conversations with legends of the sport to first-hand information about new motorcycles and products as they first come to market.
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Nate Adams on the 6D Helmets Midweek Podcast
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Presented by 6D Helmets If you've been around since the start of freestyle motocross, the name Nate Adams will bring to mind many things. From his multiple X Games gold medals to his flawless, precise riding style, or from his Target sponsorship to his glove brand, Deft Family...Nate Adams has lived the life of five men combined. It's been a minute…
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SMX's 2024 TV Numbers, IndyCar Comparisons & Drones In Stadiums | News Break
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Feld Entertainment and MX Sports have shared analytics of the 2024 broadcasts on NBC, with double-digit percentage increases in total audience delivery and minutes streamed across 31 events among the highlights. The programming stats are telling, especially amid current television trends, and when paired with live attendance figures and online foll…
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Vancouver WSX Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast
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Presented by Pro Taper The WSX World Supercross Championship Series got underway last weekend in Vancouver, Canada's BC Place Stadium, and we were on hand to check out the action. Eli Tomac was impressive as he topped the 450 class, and we enjoyed seeing him in such a jovial mood. Ken Roczen, of course, was fast, but a few mistakes kept him from se…
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Mike Sleeter on the 6D Helmets Midweek Podcast
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Presented by 6D Helmets We've been great friends with Mike Sleeter for decades. We met when he was a 125 Supercross racer, recruited him as a magazine test rider, and had him stripped away by KTM to help develop new motocross bikes, got him back momentarily when he left the Austrian manufacturer many years later, then lost him again when he moved t…
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Sandbagging, Testing, and Meeting Heroes on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast
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Presented by Pro Taper We had an eventful weekend and have been taking full advantage of the short off-season that we have. ARay went racing, Anton saw the Cookie Monster, Chase jumped out of a tree at a wedding, and swap got to see a really white version of a Tik Tok dance at the Mammoth Airport! Enjoy this week's show...…
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Australian SX, Mini Monsters, Works Edition Testing, and Dads Smoking Blunts on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast
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It's official: the off-season is officially here! Anton spent the weekend at the Mini Monsters Finals Lincoln Trail MX in Illinois, ARay and swap hit up up LACR MX, and Chase was sick in bed. The Australian SX Championship kicked off on the other side of the world, though, and we were all stoked to see Joey Savatgy's return to form. All told, we ha…
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Bob Weber on the 6D Helmets Midweek Podcast
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Presented by 6D Helmets In this extra episode of the 6D Helmets Weekend Podcast, we stopped in at - you guessed it - 6D Helmets headquarters in La Habra, California, to sit down with founder Bob Weber. I've been friends with Bob for over two decades as we were co-workers at Dirt Rider Magazine in the late 1990s. When Weber launched 6D helmets in 20…
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Motocross of Nations Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast
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Presented by Pro Taper The 2024 Motocross of Nations at Matterly Basin was one for the record books, indeed. Although Team USA came up one spot shy of victory, the racing in all three motos was enough to get any motocross fan cheering. Aaron Plessinger, Cooper Webb, and Eli Tomac answered the call to represent our country and all three did us proud…
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2024 Motocross Of Nations | How Was Your Weekend
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Three thrilling races at the 2024 Motocross of Nations saw Team Australia take home the Chamberlain Trophy for the first time in history, an incredibly strong Team USA finish second overall, and Tim Gajser make a last-turn last-lap pass for a crucial win. We grabbed time with the guys at the end of the day to discuss the weekend in England.…
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What's Happening At KTM | Inner Monologue
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KTM and the Pierer Mobility Group's financial situation was one of the industry's biggest talking points through most of the past summer. Certain details that were shared in a public earnings statement, including the stock price, inventory surpluses, and workforce downsizes were repeatedly mentioned in online articles or videos, and the company has…
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Matt Buyten on the 6D Helmets Miidweek Podcast
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At 44 years old, Matt Buyten was enjoying life as a seven-time X Games Gold Medalist with a successful FMX career behind him and a young son to raise. Tragedy struck the Texas transplant in July when he suffered a horrific crash at a Loretta Lynn's qualifier that left him paralyzed from mid-chest down. Support for Buyten has been great, but he stil…
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Las Vegas Supermotocross Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast
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After 31 races, the 2024 SuperMotocross Series finally came to an end last weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada, and by all accounts, the event was one of the most exciting races of the year! From Jett Lawrence and Haiden Deegan's second SMX World Championships, to Pierce Brown's long over-due win, to Chase Sexton's tragic hand injury that left Team USA fo…
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How Was Your Weekend | 2024 Las Vegas SuperMotocross
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A long year of racing wrapped up at the 2024 Las Vegas SuperMotocross, the title-deciding round of the SuperMotocross World Championship. Hear from two-time winner Jett Lawrence, runner-up Hunter Lawrence, 250 overall winner Pierce Brown, retiree Phil Nicoletti, and race finishers Coty Schock, Jett Reynolds, Julien Beaumer, Marshal Weltin, Fredrik …
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Fort Worth Supermotocross Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast
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Presented by Pro Taper The second Supermotocross Playoff at Fort Worth featured some of the best 450-class action in recent memory! Form Hunter Lawrence's first SMX win to Eli Tomac's return to the "beast mode," there was a ton to talk about in this week's Kickstart Podcast presented by Pro Taper!
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2024 Fort Worth SuperMotocross | How Was Your Weekend
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Playoff Two in the SuperMotocross World Championship proved to be crucial for racers, as a challenging track, hot weather, and the chance for double points made for thrilling motos. Hear what Hunter Lawrence and Haiden Deegan had to say about their wins and ranks as the top riders going into the finale, plus talks with Jordon Smith, Julien Beaumer,…
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Yusaku Yoshimura on the 6D Helmets Midweek Podcast
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Presented by 6D Helmets Yusaku Yoshimura came to the United States in 2008 to work at the company his grandfather's company, Yoshimura R&D, based in Chino, California. At the time, Yusaku didn't speak English and started working in the production department, where his job was to clean pipes that had just been produced. Through the years, he worked …
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Charlotte SMX Recap and More, on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast
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Presented by Pro Taper It was a big weekend in racing at the first of three SMX Finals went off at Charlotte Motor Speedway and Jett Lawrence made his return to racing in winning fashion, Haiden Deegan made a statement with a pair of dominant moto wins, and Eli Tomac found his usual form! A few hours away, meanwhile, the Mini Monster East by Seven …
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2024 Charlotte Supermotocross | How Was Your Weekend
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Round one of the Supermotocross World Championship took in North Carolina at zMAX Dragway, and riders were put to the test during two 20-minute and a lap motos on a super-sized track. Hear from Justin Cooper, Shane McElrath, Julien Beaumer, and Chance Hymas about the 2024 Charlotte SuperMotocross. Chance Hymas | 0:18 Julien Beaumer | 2:02 Shane McE…
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SMX Preview on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast
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Presented by Pro Taper We all enjoyed the one-week break between the Pro Motocross Championship Finale and the first of three SML Finals... What did you do with your free weekend? We had plenty to talk about and ponder regarding the upcoming finals...
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Ironman Weekend, Track Changes, MXON & Race Schedules | Inner Monologue
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Michael Antonovich talks about the weekend trip to the Ironman Motocross, the track changes, the 2025 MXoN, SMX, schedules, and more.
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2025 450 Shootout Roundtable on the 6D Helmets Midweek Podcast
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Presented by 6D Helmets Can you believe that it's already shootout season? Yesterday, we concluded our comparison testing of the 2025 450 MX bikes with a final day of back-to-back riding at Fox Raceway in Pala, California. Representatives from the manufacturers were on hand to help set up the bikes ideally for each test rider, and we outfitted all …
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Ironman Motocross Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast
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Presented by Pro Taper The 2024 Pro Motocross Championship wrapped up last weekend at Ironman Raceway and there was plenty of amazing action to talk about and recap; from Chase Sexton's dominant final performance, to Aaron Plessinger's gritty and popular home track performance, to Eli Tomac's awesome return to the podium in only his second outdoor …
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How Was Your Weekend | 2024 Ironman Motocross
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The Pro Motocross Championship wrapped up a four-month, 11-race tour of the country with the 2024 Ironman Motocross. A picturesque August day in Indiana saw four action-packed motos and the awarding of the 450 MX title, and after everything was over, we grabbed time with a handful of riders to talk about last gate drops of the summer. Mark Fineis 0…
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Budds Creek Thoughts & Motocross Of Nations Rider Selection | Inner Monologue
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Michael Antonovich talks about the weekend trip to the Budds Creek Motocross, some broad thoughts on the Motocross of Nations, and what he knows about Team USA's selection process.
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Michael Leib on the 6D Helmets Midweek Podcast
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Presented by 6D Helmets Michael Leib has transitioned from journeyman Supercross racer to entrepreneur in less than five years. His companies - Canvas MX and Lucid Manufacturing - have found their place in motocross and in many ways, have changed how many of us think about motocross and off-road riding apparel. Leib's newest venture - SMX Jerseys -…
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Budds Creek MX Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast
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Presented by Pro Taper Budds Creek Motocross Park in Mechanicsville, Maryland, has hosted some truly memorable races through the years. The mention of the legendary racetrack always sparks a memory for motocross race fans of all ages and generations. Last weekend's racing at the championship's penultimate round certainly produced some new memorable…
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How Was Your Weekend | 2024 Budds Creek Motocross
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The Pro Motocross Championship continued its summer-long run with round ten, the 2024 Budds Creek Motocross. A warm day in Maryland saw rain and heat, close racing in both classes, multiple passes, and a title presentation, all of which riders detailed for us after the checkered flag. Julien Beaumer 0:18 Haiden Deegan 1:53 Shane McElrath 4:10 Fredr…
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Weekend At Unadilla, Riding The MCT Trails & Tomac Racing WSX | Inner Monologue
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Michael Antonovich talks about the weekend trip to the Unadilla Motocross, past trips to New York, a first-time ride on local county-maintained bike trails, and why Eli Tomac racing WSX is a good thing for race fans everywhere.
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2024 Unadilla Motocross Recap & MXON Chatter | Kickstart Podcast
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Torrential downpours on Friday, excellent track prep, and a refreshed field of riders made the 2024 Unadilla Motocross one of the summer's best races! Chase Curtis, Alex Ray, and Michael Antonovich recap what we saw and heard at round nine of the Pro Motocross Championship on this episode of the Kickstart Podcast.…
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How Was Your Weekend | 2024 Unadilla Motocross
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The excitement of the Pro Motocross Championship picked up where it left off with countless battles over four thrilling races at the 2024 Unadilla Motocross. We talked about round nine with Chase Sexton, Levi Kitchen, Jalek Swoll, Max Anstie, Cooper Webb, Shane McElrath, Phil Nicoletti, Fredrik Noren, Grant Harlan, and Dylan Ferrandis. Max Anstie |…
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Ricky Johnson & Jeremy McGrath on the SML Show
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For this week's episode of the SML Show, guest host Ricky Johnson sits down with Jeremy McGrath to reflect on Jeremy's career, team switches, the final years of racing, and plenty more. Plugin those headphones and enjoy this special episode of Ricky Johnson and Jeremy McGrath on the Swapmoto Live Show!…
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Travis Pastrana on the 6D Helmets Midweek Podcast
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Presented by 6D Helmets The other day, we randomly wondered what Travis Pastrana has been up to lately. The last time we spoke was just before the 2023/34 Nitro Cross Series finale in Las Vegas, and TP had just undergone knee replacement surgery. A quick "What's up?" text, and voila, this installment of the 6D Helmets Midweek Podcast. As always, Tr…
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Loretta's Talk & Getting Ready For The Last Leg Of Pro Motocross | Kickstart Podcast
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Michael Antonovich and Alex Ray discuss what the took away from watching a week of action at the Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn's and the looming push to end this year's Pro Motocross Championship.
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Impromptu Cross-Country Road Trip | Inner Monologue
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Michael Antonovich talks about why he ended up driving home from Washougal, rolling through the Black Hills and stopping in Sturgis ahead of the rally, and a burning desire to camp at the Pro Motocross Championship.
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Mike Genova on the 6D Helmets Midweek Podcast
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Presented by 6D Helmets Mike Genova made his fortune producing products for hot tubs through his company Leisure Concepts, but his real passion lies in racing and as such, he has fielded the Motoconcepts Race Team for well over a decade. We enjoyed this opportunity to chat with Genova away from the race track and learn the story behind his career, …
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Three Weeks, Three Races, Countless Memories | Inner Monologue
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The month of July flew by! Michael Antonovich talks about what he saw and did over three weeks while traveling to the RedBud, Spring Creek, and Washougal rounds of the Pro Motocross Championship.
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Off-Weekend Bench Racing, Rumors, Ideas, and More, on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast
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Presented by Pro Taper There was no race last weekend to bench race about, but this week's show was a fun time that was filled with rumors, ideas, memories, and more!
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Adam Cianciarulo on the SML Show
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For this week's episode of the SML Show, host Donn Maeda sits down with Adam Cianciarulo to discuss his struggles with his injury late in his racing career, what's next for him, and plenty more. Plugin those headphones and enjoy Adam Cianciarulo on the Swapmoto Live Show!
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2024 Washougal MX Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast
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Presented by Pro Taper Coming into last weekend's Washougal Pro MX National, you'd be hard-pressed to bet on anyone other than the current points leaders. But does that mean the racing is boring? We say, NO! There was plenty to watch as both Haiden Deegan and Chase Sexton raced to the 250 and 450 wins, respectfully. Today's podcast was executed und…
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Spring Creek MX Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast
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Presented by Pro Taper Last weekend's Spring Creek MX National was one for the record books as a massive crown saw four dominant performances from Chase Sexton and Levi Kitchen, a freak lightning-induced delay, a first-turn crash that wiped out many top contenders, and more!
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Janky Productions on the Factory Backing Midweek Podcast
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Presented by Factory Backing Have you heard of Janky Productionz? We spotted a yellow Geo Metro on the freeway earlier this year, and it had two mini bikes strapped to the back of it, with @JankyProductionz emblazoned on the side. Days later, they showed up on our Instagram explore feed and we followed, intrigued by the father-and-son duo that plan…
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Red Bud Motocross Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast
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Presented by Pro Taper Without a doubt the most anticipated MX National of the year is the Red Bud MX National, held on Independence Day weekend each year in Buchanan, Michigan. This year's race lived up to the hype, and the rowdy crowd on hand was treated to a first-time win for "local boy" Chase Sexton and Honda HRC's Chance Hymas' first-career 2…
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Weekend At The Southwick Motocross | Inner Monologue
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Michael Antonovich shares some thoughts on what he saw and did over the weekend at the 2024 Southwick Motocross, round five of the Pro Motocross Championship.
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Southwick Motocross & X Games Recap | Kickstart Podcast
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The fifth round of this year's Pro Motocross Championship was the best yet! Close battles in both classes at the 2024 Southwick Motocross, plus X Games in California, gave our guys plenty to talk about for this episode of the Kickstart Podcast.
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An Hour Of Off-Weekend Bench Racing On The Kickstart Podcast
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The summer solstice lined up with the first weekend off of the Pro Motocross Championship! Our crew is everywhere right now, with swap in Whistler for days of downhill MTB action, Chase in SoCal at the SML HQ, ARay doing the 9-5 at O'Neal, and Anton at home in Illinois, but we got together to talk about what's happening in moto before the next big …
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High Point MX Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast
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Presented by Pro Taper Round four of the Pro MX Nationals traveled to the East Coast and visited the legendary High Point Raceway in Mt. Morris, Pennsylvania. And while the 450 class results were the same as they were are, we were treated to a special victory by Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's fill-in racer Ty Masterpool. There's something sp…
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Jeff Springman and Brandon Dunn on the Midweek Podcast
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Presented by Factory Backing Bill's Pipes has a rich history in off-road racing that started in the dirt track arena with legends like Wayne Rainey and Kenny Roberts, then ventured into ATV racing before finally landing in the motocross and Supercross disciplines, where it rose to prominence and earned several motocross championships with riders li…
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Thunder Valley MX Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast
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Presented by Pro Taper The Thunder Valley MX National produced the same overall results, but the action in the motos varied radically from what we've seen thus far in the young series. Big congratulations to first-time moto winners Hunter Lawrence and Chance Hymas, as their performances were the weekend highlights in the Rockies. We recap that and …
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Hangtown Motocross Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast
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Presented by Pro Taper The Hangtown MX National was hands-down, one of the best motocross races we've seen in years, and definitely the best performance of Chase Sexton's career. Fortieth to First is going to be a catchphrase when it comes to the Red Bull KTM rider, no doubt! We talk about everything that we saw and learned at the second round of t…
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Fox Raceway Motocross Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast
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Presented by Pro Taper Round 18 of the Supermotocross World Championship got underway at Fox Raceway yesterday, and it looks like the Pro Motocross Nationals are in store for some amazing action! Will it be the Summer of Jettson again? Yesterday's 1-1 scores might indicate that it will be, but we saw some inspiring performances from Chase Sexton, H…
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