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Supercross Carnage on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast Dec 20, 2021

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The countdown is on and Anaheim One is only a few days away. And you know what that means....dudes are slamming the mat! Sadly, we were on hand at State Fair MX this morning and a couple of guys went down big. Thankfully both are okay, but man it was scary for a minute there. We talk about that and a whole lot more in this week's Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast. Enjoy!

Josh Hill on the Varg Electric MX Bike | Swapmoto Podcast Dec 16, 2021

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On Tuesday, another OEM entered the off-road motorcycle segment, this time with an all-new electric-powered machine. STARK Future, an independent brand created by industry executives, has presented the VARG as its initial offering. The VARG is a high-performance bike that produces up to 80hp, weighs 242 pounds, offers wide adjustability to the power curve, and can run between one to six hours on a single charge.
STARK Future says it made several advancements in electric-powered technology with the VARG motorcycle, including creating what they say is the most energy-dense production system in the world. The honeycomb magnesium case-structure battery produces 6kWh while weighing 32kg, roughly equating to the same power output as a 450cc bike. A complete recharge cycle can take as little as an hour, depending on the power source and charger used.
Josh Hill was involved in the VARG's test and launch, so we called him to discuss the ride and his attraction to electric bikes.

The Countdown to A1 on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast Dec 13, 2021

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Can you believe there are only a few weeks until the gate drops at Angel's Stadium for the first Supercross of the year? Tracks are abuzz in SoCal with riders fine-tuning their Supercross skills and bike setups, and we're lucky enough to get to see lots of them in action. We also got to test the 2022 Kawasaki KX450SR this morning, but we can't talk about it yet...haha!

Matt Winters Talks About Going From Star Racing To SpaceX Dec 07, 2021

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If you've been following along this offseason, then you've heard about the moves made by riders and mechanics in the pit area. We cannot remember a time for mechanics as hectic as this one because, in addition to the usual moves from one rig to the next, a handful of guys have decided to leave their positions entirely.
Matt Winters is one of the few that decided to call time on his wrenching career. Paired with Colt Nichols at Monster Energy/Star Racing/Yamaha in 2021, the duo scored three Main Events wins, finished on the podium in every race, and claimed the 250 East Coast Region title, a career-first championship for both the racer and mechanic.
It was a massive moment for Winters, a Maryland native who had worked for three high-profile teams. During our call, Winters went over almost everything that happened during the past decade, like his early aspirations shadowing local tuner Shane Sneft, how he became Cooper Webb's legal guardian, what it was like to build a bike from scratch at Red Bull KTM, the chassis changes he and Shane McElrath made to a Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/KTM, and how he returned to Star Racing for a second stint.
So, given all that success, what would make a guy want to stop? Matt was very forthcoming in his reasons and said that finally accomplishing a lifelong dream was one of the things that made him reconsider his priorities. Fortunately, fellow former mechanic Kristian Ortiz helped Winters get lined up with a new gig at SpaceX, with a position at the aerospace group's Florida facility.

Trying to Get Some Scoops on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast Dec 06, 2021

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It's crunch time and there are only 33 days until the Anaheim Supercross season opener! There was a lot to talk about on today's Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast, including some mysterious news with ARay's SGB Racing team that we tried to get to the bottom of. We even had a couple of callers that made things even more fun. Enjoy!

Day in the Dirt 24 Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast Nov 30, 2021

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We hope everyone had an amazing holiday with family and friends last week! After the Turkey was gobbled, the SML crew loaded up and headed to Glen Helen Raceway for the Red Bull Day in the Dirt Motocross Grand Prix. We've been to well over a dozen of the events, which is now in it's 24th running, and it is always fun to race, bench race afterward, and party in the pits. We chat about that and a lot more, in this week's KSP. Enjoy!

Thanksgiving Week on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast Nov 24, 2021

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It's hard to believe that the holidays are already here, but alas, Thanksgiving is this Thursday and we are about to enter the crunch time portion of the off-season with Anaheim 1 only a few short weeks away. The SML staff got together a day late this week to put together the Kickstart podcast, but the mood was high, the laughs were plenty, and the info was thick. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

Shootouts, Arenacross, Boot Camp, and Two-Stroke Builds on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast Nov 16, 2021

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Can you believe that we're already halfway through November? Before you know it, we'll be waiting for our passes at Angel's Stadium at Anaheim One! This week on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast, co-host Alex Ray phones in from the California high desert, where he's three weeks deep into pre-season boot camp with Carson Mumford, Derek Drake, and. their trainer, Davi Millsaps. Anton talks about the Hoosier Arenacross he attended last weekend, Chase and Donn discuss last week's grueling 250 shootout, and we all predict how many hours (or minutes) ARay's new Honda CR250R two-stroke build will last before he blows it up.

Mini Major West Recap and a BIG MXGP Rumor on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast Nov 10, 2021

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Last weekend, we were all at the 2021 Mini Major West, the largest all-minis motocross race of the year. With nearly 1000 mini racers signed up, it was a wild four days of action that never seemed to end. With Alex Ray in boot camp in the high dez, big Dominig Gaytan filled in on this week's show!

Hollow Weenies on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast Nov 01, 2021

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Man, this off-season stuff is getting old! We are ready to go racing...how about you? ARay's dad Ronnie is in town and he sat on the couch and watched today's podcast recording with a smile on his face, but he was also shaking his head quite a bit, too! Haha!

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