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Countdown to the MX Nationals on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast Jul 20, 2020

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Presented by Pro Taper

We're 26 days away from the start of the Lucas Oil MX Nationals kickoff at Loretta Lynn's, and we are HYPED! Still, there's some grumbling about the schedule from race teams, and of course the ever-changing COVID-19 conditions from state to state. We sure hope the schedule goes off without a hitch, as we want to see some great racing as badly as everyone else. Anton brings some great insight on today's show and our regular co-host ARay is back in the studio with us. Lots of great stuff this week! Thanks to the guys at Pro Taper for making it all possible.

Anton & Crutcher's Southern Road Trip On The FLY Racing Swapmoto Podcast Jul 18, 2020

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Last week Anton and Crutcher hopped in the white moto van and headed out for a weekend of riding at tracks in the south. The plan was rather loose, with a meeting on Friday, a day of riding at the all-new Oak & Harrow facility in South Carolina, and then a dash over to Alabama for laps at Monster Mountain MX. Hours behind the wheel and miles on the interstate were the perfect time for the guys to bench race and when they got back to Anton's house on Monday morning, they plugged in the podcast equipment and recapped the weekend. COVID-19 has done a number of everyone's summer racing plans, but if you have the time and energy to travel, you could make a great "moto vacation" with friends, especially if it means finding new tracks to ride in your region. Have a place we should check out? Hit us up on Instagram (@swapmotolive @swapmotolivedotcom @michaelantonovich @rippinruts) and tell us where you think we should head to next.

Road Trips and Races on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast Jul 13, 2020

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It's been a busy week for the SML staff as we combed the local MX tracks last week in search of good content, promoted round two of the AMSOIL West Coast Open Series and had a whopping 630 entries, and also road-tripped across the East Coast to ride at Monster Mountain in Alabama. Our good buddy Scrub Daddy joined us in the office to co-host because Alex Ray was busy testing with his mechanic Cholo Mike and all in all it was a very enjoyable 45 minutes of bench racing about the state of motocross.

Zach Osborne on the FLY Racing Swapmoto Podcast Jul 08, 2020

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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing's Zach Osborne is one of the most well-rounded riders in motocross and Supercross today, and this weekend he will throw his hat into the ring at the High Voltage Park round of the GNCC Series. We hadn't had a chance to chat with ZO since his big win at the 2020 Monster Energy Supercross Championship finale in Salt Lake City, so there was lots to catch up on a BS about with the likable rider from Virginia.

Summertime Blues on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast Jul 07, 2020

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What a strange time in the world we're in at the moment. Still on a high of sorts from the Salt Lake City Supercross marathon last month, we've all been somber at the news that the Pro MX Nationals are on hold for now, with hopes of arranging an abbreviated series that will start in August. For now, like the rest of the sport, we're in a holding pattern just waiting for the gate to drop. Today's episode of the Kickstart Podcast is a bit of a mash-up, as swap returned to the office for the first time since returning from Salt Lake City nursing a neck injury suffered on a mountain bike. Lots to talk about, though...Anton bought a new dirt bike, ARay broke his Kawasaki and had to borrow parts off Donn's, Chase actually spoke a little, and we have a new presenting sponsor in Pro Taper Handlebars! Woo!

Tim Cotter On the 2020 MX Nationals | FLY Racing Swapmoto Podcast Jul 01, 2020

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Presented by FLY Racing
When the “indefinite postponement” of 2020 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship came today, we called our contacts at MX Sports for more details. No, the race season will not kick off in the middle of July like we expected, but it's not all bad news.
Our main conversation was with Events Organizer Tim Cotter, and it answered a lot of questions that many of us have thought about over the last few weeks. Tim is one of the guys we see at every round of the outdoors series and his role in the newly founded Race Leadership Team means that he's discussed and planned for every possible scenario this summer.
During our talk, Tim explained that the current plan is to start the season at some point in August and to hold a minimum of six races, but maybe as many as nine, all of which depends on how the next few weeks play out. There will be restrictions and requirements in place at the track, something we had long assumed but hadn't heard directly from MX Sports until now, all of which were addressed. If you come to the races, don't expect much interaction between yourself and the pros, nor the usual mass gathering at the podium after each moto. For those of you wondering, wearing a face covering will be encouraged but not mandatory.
One of the biggest details of the talk with Tim was that MX Sports intends to announce races 30-days ahead of time and that we can expect some more information to come out in mid-July.

TransAm & Pro MX Talk On The 6D Helmets Kickstart Podcast Jun 30, 2020

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It was a busy weekend for the SML Crew! Although there was no pro racing to speak of anywhere in the States, we headed to Glen Helen Raceway in Southern California and joined our fellow Vet Class warriors for two days of racing at the Trans Am Vet Classic. An event that caters to the aged and experienced rider with a unique track, full gates, and awards, the Trans Am Vet Classic is one of our favorite times of the year. Our resident Clydesdale Class competitor Dominic Gaytan filled us in with details of what it was like to spin laps on the track while Chase Curtis recapped the bar to bar battles he witnessed from the infield. After a half-hour of chatting about the weekend, we turned our attention to the latest developments in the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship and Monster Energy FIM Motocross World Championship, two series that are still feeling the effects of the COVID-19 closures. Who will Mitch Payton put on the Pro Circuit KX250? What class will Christian Craig line up for? Under what conditions will the races happen?

Michael Lindsay Discusses The SLC SX On The FLY Racing Swapmoto Podcast Jun 27, 2020

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Now that we're back home from Utah, we've had some time to reflect on the seven-race run in Salt Lake City that wrapped up the 2020 Monster Energy Supercross Series. All things considered, it's incredible to see how Feld and everyone involved in the events came together and worked through the unusual situation, especially with new measures that were put in place to reduce contact between those of us that were on-site.   Everyone's experience in Salt Lake City was different and we wanted to hear what it was like for a smaller organization, so we called up Michael Lindsay and asked how his Chaparral/FXR/Honda crew managed the month at the races.
Knowing how detailed Michael's answers are, we kept the questions simple and let him share as much information as possible.

Salt Lake City Supercross Wrapup on the 6D Helmets Podcast Jun 22, 2020

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What a whirlwind the past three weeks have been! Though the last seven rounds of the Monster Energy Supercross Championship couldn't have been held in a more beautiful location, everyone involved in the historic event - whether it be racers, mechanics, crew members, or even the media - the checkered flat at yesterday's finale couldn't have come at a better time. It's been a blast covering the racing over the past three weeks, and our co-host Alex Ray has experienced a wide range of track conditions, results, and emotions. Enjoy!

Alex Gillespie & Mike Muye On The FLY Racing Swapmoto Podcast Jun 19, 2020

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When Salt Lake City was announced as the location for the final rounds of the 2020 Monster Energy Supercross Series, one of the first thoughts that came to mind for everyone was about the tracks. A new layout for every round is a defining trait to Supercross, but there were concerns that Feld Entertainment and the Dirt Wurx crew would be limited by the short time between races and the space of Rice Eccles Stadium.
With a handful of races complete it's clear that the crews were up for the challenge, even against weather like wind, heat, and rain. The tracks have all been different in their own ways and they've managed to make the Utah soil much more than just the dry and slick hardpack we saw at race one.
With the time in Utah winding down we got the chance to talk with Alex Gillispie of Dirt Wurx and Mike Muye of Feld Entertainment, two guys that call the shots on track prep, and discussed what it was like to draw seven different designs, the modifications to their workflow due to limited staffing, and how the open-air stadium has been a factor.

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