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The Racer X Podcast Network

作者: Jason Weigandt and the Racer X Illustrated/Racer X Online editorial staff
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A podcast from Jason Weigandt and the editorial staff of Racer X Illustrated and Racer X Online cove...

Recent Episodes

Exhaust #312: Jorge Prado Says He's Not On A Revenge Tour

Exhaust #312: Jorge Prado Says He's Not On A Revenge Tour

Jason Weigandt chats with Jorge about his return to KTM. "The bike has made a step (since 2024). The first time I jumped back on the bike, I said, 'This is not the same bike I last rode in the U.S.'" Much has been said about Jorge Prado's 2025 season in the U.S. with Monster Energy Kawasaki, but suffice it to say it didn't go well. It was so tough that Jorge worked to get out of what was supposed to be a three-year deal and found a landing spot back with his old brand, Red Bull KTM. Jorge is no longer talking about his Kawasaki days, but he is excited to be back on familiar equipment. He actually feels like the bike is even better than it was when he last raced it early in Monster Energy Supercross in 2024. Jason Weigandt chats with Jorge in this podcast about what's to come in 2026.  The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura and Insta360.

2个月前
50:39
Exhaust #303: How FXR Went From Nothing to Something

Exhaust #303: How FXR Went From Nothing to Something

Ever wonder how a gear brand rises to prominence? Many have tried and many have failed, but these days FXR  is well-known in AMA professional circles with Malcolm Stewart the latest to sign with the brand, joining the Muc-Off/FXR ClubMX Yamaha team and many more. Did you know the brand started in Snocross racing for snowmobiles? Did you know Harley-Davidson almost shut it down? Did you know founder Milt Reimer still races motocross?  Milt sat down with Jason Weigandt--between going out and winning motos at the Spring Creek National amateur day--to tell the story of how he started the company, the goals, the highs and the lows, and what he has planned next.  The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura and Racer X brand.

6个月前
46:33
Exhaust #298: Josh Toth Wins Snowshoe GNCC, Headed to Southwick, and More

Exhaust #298: Josh Toth Wins Snowshoe GNCC, Headed to Southwick, and More

He threw up in his helmet to win the toughest GNCC. Now he's racing Southwick on Saturday and a National Enduro on Sunday. Jason Weigandt chats with a versatile warrior. Josh Toth gave it everything he had...and more...to win the grueling Yamaha Snowshoe GNCC over the weekend in West Virginia. In this podcast with Jason Weigandt, the Rocky Mountain/Red Bear Kawasaki rider describes that victory, where he bested his teammate (and team owner) Stu Baylor by about three seconds after three hours of racing. He was throwing up in his helmet on the last lap while still pushing for the win! As soon as that was over, he drove from Snowshoe back to Connecticut to prepare for this weekend's Southwick National, where he hopes to score a point at a motocross track that sits 30 minutes from where he grew up. Then he's racing an AMA National Enduro in Ohio on Sunday! Enjoy this tale of a rider once labeled as the next big thing in GNCC, who later had to rebuild himself as Mr. Versatility to find his true calling. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Insta360 Cameras, and OnTrack School. Plus RacerXBrand.com!

7个月前
36:16
Who is Kayden Minear? Get to Know the Western Australian Native

Who is Kayden Minear? Get to Know the Western Australian Native

Mitch Kendra called up Kayden Minear after his 1-1 day at the SMX Next – Motocross Combine at the Hangtown Motocross Classic to talk about the race and much more. Originally from Perth, Western Australia, Minear turned pro in Australia at the age of 15 but then got an opportunity to race one event in the U.S. last summer. A moto win at the 2024 Ironman Raceway Scouting Moto Combine turned heads and made his phone ring, changing the trajectory of his life. Now, as a recently turned 18-year-old, he is living full-time in the United States and racing for Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing. The interview covers a bunch of different topics, including having Ryan Dungey as his idol growing up, racing Cole Davies—who is now his teammate on Star Racing—nearly ten years ago, how he ended up in the USA full-time, his early pro years in Australia, the saying he lives by, seeing the Lawrence brothers at races years ago, and more. To learn "bits and bobs" about Minear. "I grew up on the other side of Australia to every pro rider, there's not many pro riders that have come from where I where I grew up," he said. Note: We did this interview Tuesday afternoon and on Thursday, the team announced Minear would be making his U.S. pro debut at the Thunder Valley National on Saturday, June 7, where he will be #106.   Who is Kayden Minear? Get to Know the Western Australian Native Mitch Kendra called up Kayden Minear after his 1-1 day at the SMX Next – Motocross Combine at the Hangtown Motocross Classic to talk about the race and much more. Originally from Perth, Western Australia, Minear turned pro in Australia at the age of 15 but then got an opportunity to race one event in the U.S. last summer. A moto win at the 2024 Ironman Raceway Scouting Moto Combine turned heads and made his phone ring, changing the trajectory of his life. Now, as a recently turned 18-year-old, he is living full- time in the United States and racing for Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing. The interview covers a bunch of different topics, including having Ryan Dungey as his idol growing up, racing Cole Davies—who is now his teammate on Star Racing—nearly ten years ago, how he ended up in the USA full-time, his early pro years in Australia, the saying he lives by, seeing the Lawrence brothers at races years ago, anWho is Kayden Minear? Get to Know the Western Australian Native Mitch Kendra called up Kayden Minear after his 1-1 day at the SMX Next – Motocross Combine at the Hangtown Motocross Classic to talk about the race and much more. Originally from Perth, Western Australia, Minear turned pro in Australia at the age of 15 but then got an opportunity to race one event in the U.S. last summer. A moto win at the 2024 Ironman Raceway Scouting Moto Combine turned heads and made his phone ring, changing the trajectory of his life. Now, as a recently turned 18-year-old, he is living full- time in the United States and racing for Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing. The interview covers a bunch of different topics, including having Ryan Dungey as his idol growing up, racing Cole Davies—who is now his teammate on Star Racing—nearly ten years ago, how he ended up in the USA full-time, his early pro years in Australia, the saying he lives by, seeing the Lawrence brothers at races years ago, and more. To learn "bits and bobs" about Minear. "I grew up on the other side of Australia to every pro rider, there's not many pro riders that have come from where I where I grew up," he said. Note: We did this interview Tuesday afternoon and on Thursday, the team announced Minear would be making his U.S. pro debut at the Thunder Valley National on Saturday, June 7, where he will be #106d more. To learn "bits and bobs" about Minear. "I grew up on the other side of Australia to every pro rider, there's not many pro riders that have come from where I where I grew up," he said. Note: We did this interview Tuesday afternoon and on Thursday, the team announced Minear would be making his U.S. pro debut at the Thunder Valley National on Saturday, June 7, where he will be #106

8个月前
22:36
Exhaust #294: What's Happening at KTM? (And Harley-Davidson)

Exhaust #294: What's Happening at KTM? (And Harley-Davidson)

Is KTM okay or not? A year of scary news about financials for the massive Austrian maker of KTM, Husqvarna and GasGas motorcycles continues, with rumors of a make it or break it payment looming this week. It appears KTM's business partner Bajaj might have gotten the loan needed to restart the KTM assembly lines and keep the company going.  Jason Weigandt gives the latest on that, then chats with Frank White of long-time American dirt bike manufacturer ATK. Yes, the ATK brand is still around, now as a parts supplier, and it has partnered with Harley-Davidson on projects before.  Frank White doesn't like what he sees over at H-D these days, with the company reporting a loss of over $200 million in the final quarter of 2024. White and others would like to see the CEO of Harley ousted, and a revamp of the type of products the company produces.  While a recent vote will keep the current CEO in place for at least this year, these are still times of stress at two of the biggest motorcycle companies in the world. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Insta360 Cameras and OnTrack School.

8个月前
44:16
Exhaust #292: Jeff Walker, the Accidental Content Creator

Exhaust #292: Jeff Walker, the Accidental Content Creator

Jason Weigandt talks to the privateer racer who planned to become a doctor and instead started one of the most popular YouTube channels in the sport. Within seconds of Jason Weigandt's conversation with Jeff Walker, you'll realize Jeff is a really smart guy. His dad is an ER doctor, and Jeff planned to take that same route, getting his bachelor's degree and heading to med school...except he also realized he was young and still had time to live out a little bit of his dirt bike dream in his twenties. He started a YouTube channel just so his dad could watch him practice, but it grew into something with nearly 300,000 subscribers. Jeff will be back to the races this year when Pro Motocross begins next month. Weigandt asks how he got here and what will come next (is he ever going back to med school?) and also dives into the new Insta360 X5 camera, which Walker uses for his work. The Racer X Exhaust podcast welcomes Insta360 on as a new sponsor—they made the Walker interview happen. Yoshimura and OnTrack are still on board also.  

9个月前
42:54