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Tevin Tapia on FLY Racing Swapmoto Podcast Aug 21, 2020

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Life changed for our buddy Tevin Tapia at around 9:30 a.m. on August 7. Out for a day of moto at Fox Raceway with his dad, Rod, Tevin went to size up a triple jump with a deck landing but was sent into a violent endo when he landed in softer dirt than he had anticipated. On impact, Tapia broke his C6 and C7 vertebrae in his neck and initially, could not feel his legs. Thankfully, Tapia gained his feeling back as he was being transported to the hospital. In the ICU, Tapia's neck was fused by surgeons to stabilize the vertebrae. Currently, Tevin is in a rehabilitation center in Murietta, California, and he has minimal movement in his left leg. It's going to be a long road to recovery, but Tapia is grateful that it was not worse and he is impressively optimistic and upbeat.

Loretta Lynn's One Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast Aug 17, 2020

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Presented by Pro Taper

The 2020 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Nationals finally got underway last weekend at Loretta Lynn's Dude Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, and thanks to a gnarly rainstorm that passed through the area in the day prior, the track evolved into what was regarded by many racers as one of the most challenging in recent memory. Bell Helmet's Benny Tozzi joined us in the SML headquarters today as we phoned up our man on the scene, Michael Antonovich, to gain some insight and do some grade-A bench racing!

2020 Loretta Lynn's One MX | How Was Your Weekend Podcast Aug 17, 2020

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Presented by OGIO Powersports

The 2020 Lucas Oil Motocross Nationals finally got underway yesterday at Loretta Lynn's Dude Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, and the racing was everything that fans had hoped it would be. Strict social distancing rules prevent the media from interacting with the riders, so this summer's edition of How Was Your Weekend presented by OGIO Powersports will be gathered a little differently. We phoned up a ton of the top riders and got their race recaps today, and actually got more details than normal. Enjoy!

STACYC Inventor Ryan Ragland on the FLY Racing Swapmoto Podcast Aug 14, 2020

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Presented by FLY Racing

Unless you've been living on a deserted island for the past several years, you have undoubtedly seen (and heard) the small electric stability cycles known as STACYC. Equipped with small electric motors and throttles, the little bikes have allowed countless youngsters to develop their two-wheeled motor skills sooner. What does this mean to the motorcycle industry? Future growth, of course, as the STACYC bikes make the transition onto a mini bike a practically seamless affair.

Yesterday, KTM and Husqvarna debuted a line of officially licensed STACYC bikes at Fox Raceway, and we were able to sit down with STACYC CEO and inventor, Ryan Ragland, and his wife, Brandy. The story is interesting and inspirational, as Ragland is a friend of ours from his early days as a mechanic for the Red Bull KTM race team! Even if you don't have a youngster who rides a STACYC, this is a great listen. Enjoy!

Summertime Madness on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast Aug 11, 2020

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Presented by Pro Taper

And just like that, the racing world is back to normal again! The AMA Amateur National Championships at Loretta Lynn's went off last week in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, and last weekend we had the FIM MXGP resume in Latvia. For race fans like us, all seems right in the world again and to top things off, our MX Nationals start in only five days! There have been some interesting developments in the sport in the past week, and we go over them all in this week's Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast. Enjoy!

Marvin Musquin's Return to Racing on the FLY Racing Swapmoto Podcast Aug 08, 2020

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Presented by FLY Racing

It's been nearly one year since Red Bull KTM's Marvin Musquin lined up behind a starting gate aboard his Frankie Latham-tuned 450 SX-F, and the likable Frenchman is anxious and excited to get back to action next weekend at the inaugural Loretta Lynn's Pro MX National. The damage Musquin's knee sustained last winter was serious enough to keep him off the bike until only a few weeks ago, but he reports that his fitness and speed are good and he is ready to race.

Loretta Lynn's Preview and More on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast Aug 03, 2020

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Presented by Pro Taper

The AMA Amateur National MX National Championships at Loretta Lynns starts this week and our man on the scene, Michael Antonovich, gives us the rundown on who to keep an eye out for. We also discuss the upcoming Nationals, a few rumors we've heard, and give Dommer a hard time about his "low moral fiber" starting technique at last weekend's Swapmoto Race Series event at Glen Helen Raceway.

Ryan Surratt and Richard Taylor on the FLY Racing Swapmoto Podcast Jul 31, 2020

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Presented by FLY Racing

The 2020 Rockstar Energy Triple Crown MX Series kicked off last weekend at Gopher Dunes, and Californians Ryan Surratt and Richard Taylor are set to contest the entire Canadian championship with the Sky Racing Kawasaki team in the 250 division. We're very familiar with both Surratt and Taylor as both have been test riders for us in the past. That said, we're especially interested in their experiences north of the US border. We phoned them up to talk about their two-week trailer quarantine in the woods, the racing, and their crash course in camper cooking while in isolation!

Everything on Two Wheels on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast Jul 27, 2020

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Presented by Pro Taper

There was lots to talk about this morning on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast as there have been subtle changes made to the upcoming Lucas Oil Pro MX Nationals, a manufacturer dropped out of the Loretta Lynn's Amateur National, some last-minute pro roster changes, a near-600-racer turnout at last weekend's AMSOIL Swapmoto Race Series event at LACR MX, and our very own resident Clydesdale, Dominic Gaytan, threw hit hat into the observed trials arena last Friday! Enjoy!

Tyler Bereman on the FLY Racing Swapmoto Podcast Jul 27, 2020

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Presented by FLY Racing

Tyler Bereman is - hands down - one of the baddest dudes in freestyle motocross. I'm lucky to have been buddies with Bereman since his days as an amateur motocross racer, and it's been fun to watch his career on two wheels evolve into what it is now. This Tuesday, Bereman and a handful of other hand-picked riders will compete in the first-ever FMX Fite Klub event, and we phoned him up to get the scoop on the event. It was very interesting to hear about the different disciplines involved in the event and to get some insight into the bike setup and riding technique required for each.

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