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Stark Future Varg Test Rider Roundtable w swap, Rene Garcia, Mike Sleeter and Dylan Woodcock Jun 10, 2022

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Journalists and test riders from around the world converged in Barcelona, Spain, last month to take their first rides on the Stark Future Varg electric motocross bike at Golf MX Track. Donn Maeda and Rene Garcia made the trip abroad for Swapmoto Live, and we narrowly missed our former test rider Mike Sleeter, who made the move to Australia with his family last year and is now testing for motoonline.com. We did, however, cross paths with our buddy Dylan Woodcock; the Supercross racer handling the testing duties for Dirt Hub, a UK-based media outlet. We all got together for a tri-continental test rider podcast today, and though we all vary greatly in ages, riding abilities, and locale, we all agreed on many things about the Stark Future Varg. Enjoy!

Mike Genova & MotoConcepts Racing's Commitment To World Supercross Jun 09, 2022

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When the FIM World Supercross Championship was announced a few months ago, we quickly assumed that MotoConcepts Racing would be involved. Mike Genova, the owner of the independent team that's become a mainstay in the paddock, has always been vocal in his beliefs that following the traditional schedule of US SX and MX would only take his team and the sport so far.

So we weren't surprised when MotoConcepts Racing was among the first teams awarded a highly sought-after license. MCR will field four riders between the SX1 and SX2 categories during this year's pilot season, which will take place in the final months of 2022, and is confident that their lineup will be championship contenders.

According to Genova, the program presented by SX Global checks every box for MCR, including financial support for teams, appearance fees, logistical support for the international tour, and a vested stake in the future of the series. The business side of him sees plenty of positives, too, as the commercial opportunities could bring more money to the team, its partners, and his other ventures.

Hangtown Motocross Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast Jun 06, 2022

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Presented by Pro Taper

The Hangtown Classic went off last weekend and the racing in both classes was insane! Chase and Donn were on hand in NorCal working the event, and teamed up with Anton and ARay for this morning's bench-racing session. Tune in to hear what we saw and learned at Prarie City OHV Park!

Fox Raceway MX National Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast May 30, 2022

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Presented by Pro Taper

The 2022 Lucas Oil MX Nationals kicked off in grand fashion last weekend at Fox Raceway in Southern California, and it was an all-Honda day at the series opener with Chase Sexton, Ken Roczen, and Jett and Hunter Lawrence sweeping the top spots of the podium in both classes. A lot more went down than you can learn in the results column, though, so we got together this morning to go through it all!

MX Nationals Preview on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast May 23, 2022

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Presented by Pro Taper

Can you believe that the Lucas Oil MX Nationals are already upon us? This weekend, the best motocross racers in the world will converge on Fox Raceway and there will be so much to keep our eyes on, that it makes our heads spin. From nine-time World Champion Antonio Cairoli making a guest appearance to the return of Ryan Dungey to Dylan Ferrandis defending his 450 National Championship from teammate Eli Tomac...it's gonna be an incredible weekend. Alex Ray and Michael Antonovich aren't in town, but we still had a great time shooting the sh*t today.

Red Bud Track N Trail, New BIkes, ARay's Romance, and more, on the Pro Taoer Kickstart Podcast May 18, 2022

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Presented by Pro Taper

The Kickstart Podcast is a day late this week because our entire editorial staff was traveling yesterday: Chase and Donn to Red Bud to test the 2023 KTMs, and Anton to Boise, Idaho, for the WPS Dealer Show. ARay is back home in Tennessee playing in the World Series of Love, and we were joined on today's show by our senior test rider at SML, Pat Foster. Lots to BS about and enjoy in this week's show, even with no racing!

Alec Gaut's Life As A Supercross Roadie | Midweek Podcast May 14, 2022

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For this one, we talk with Alec Gaut, a hard-working member of the logistics teams that handle the on-track appearance and safety processes for Supercross and Pro Motocross. Tour life is a dream for the Kansas native, as he's been able to visit parts of the US, watch the action up close, and become friends with his co-workers and people in the pit area.

But it's not the easiest gig. Gaut and the crew spend most of the year on the road, a schedule that puts them in a new city at the start of each week and requires days to get a venue ready. In addition, travel from race to race varies; flights are necessary to get to each Supercross, while Pro Motocross is a summer-long road trip in a van.

As good as Gaut is at being a flagger, he's hopeful the time on the road may lead to another position in the industry, preferably something in media. He's done camera work before, both as an aspiring freelancer and as part of the Racer TV production team, and plenty of his shots from Friday's media sessions were shared by riders this SX season.

The hour with Alec was fun and motivating, as he's a true fan who's found an essential role for himself in the sport when things were very uncertain. You can find him and more of his work on Instagram, @alecgaut.

Salt Lake. City Supercross Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast May 10, 2022

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Presented by Pro Taper

The 2022 Monster Energy Supercross Series is done and dusted, and the series finale at Salt Lake City's Rice-Eccles Stadium was certainly a good one! There was lots to talk about concerning the final round, from the dusty press day and Yamaha LCQ Challenge Privateer Race, to the new West Coast Champ and the Malcolm Stewart/Justin Barcia drame. Click play for a good time!

Denver Supercross Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast May 02, 2022

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Presented by Pro Taper

The 2022 Monster Energy Supercross Championship was decided last weekend in Denver as Eli Tomac piloted his Pro Taper-equipped Yamaha YZ450F to the second SX championship of his career, but a lot of other cool stuff went down in Colorado that we cover in this week's show. Sorry if you're a new listener, but we have a few minutes of baby talk at the start, as our man on the scene, Michael Antonovich and his wife Megan, welcomed their first child into the world last Tuesday, too!

The King and I Podcast, With Jeremy McGrath | Ep.5 Apr 27, 2022

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Welcome to episode five of the King and I Podcast, where we get together with the King of Supercross, Jeremy McGrath, to bench race about all things old and new, as well as take some fan questions, and more! After a brief hiccup that saw us meet to film in two different places, we were glad to get together and share some laughs and memories! Even if you're not old enough to remember the glory days of Jeremy McGrath dominating our sport, you want to tune in to learn about the man who helped make Supercross so great today!

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