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Exhaust #225: Nice Guy First (With Chase Sexton) May 23, 2023

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Jason Weigandt gets an update from the Monster Energy 450 Supercross Champion. Chase Sexton could or even should be turning into a diva now that he's been a championship contender and race winner consistently in the 450 class, but instead, he seems to become more open, more accommodating and more friendly with each race win. Jason Weigandt chatted with him late last week for an update on Pro Motocross testing and prep, how his championship weekend went in Monster Energy Supercross, and why he's still humble (hint: midwest roots, says Chase). The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is hosted by Jason Weigandt and sponsored by Yoshimura, Leatt, On Track School and the WD-40 brand. Also, be sure to visit RacerXBrand.com and check out our summer line of apparel.

Exhaust #224: Privateers' Other Income (With Weigandt and Chase Marquier) May 12, 2023

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Did you know a ton of the privateer heroes in Monster Energy Supercross are also certified by the United States Motorcycle Coaching Association? John Short, Lane Shaw, Chase Marquier, Austin Cozaad, Mason Kerr, Bubba Pauli, Brandon Scharer, AJ Catanzaro and Hunter Yoder all help coach during the week and the off-season, which pays their bills but also helps bring new riders into the game with the right technique. You'd be surprised how many beginners are learning from pros. Jason Weigandt chats with Chase Marquier about his privateer season and also his coaching at home, then rings up coach Wade Moody, who is helping build the next generation of riders in the Maryland area, even getting a few of the "concrete" riders from Baltimore's urban environment onto the dirt, and onto the track at Budds Creek! Motorcyclecoaching.org is the place to find a coach. You'd be surprised how much this program is helping the sport, both for new riders, and for pros. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is hosted by Jason Weigandt and sponsored by Yoshimura, Leatt, On Track School and the WD-40 brand.

Racer X Read Out: "A Matter of Time" May 05, 2023

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Six years into a switch from 20 laps to 20-minute main events, Monster Energy AMA Supercross seems closer than ever. Is it? And why? Dig into the topic as Jason Weigandt reads his feature article "A Matter of Time" from the July issue of Racer X magazine.

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Exhaust #223: Dustin Pipes and Larry Brooks Apr 27, 2023

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Another podium and a Big Apple success story over the weekend for Ken Roczen and his new team, Progressive/Ecstar HEP Suzuki. Jason Weigandt chats with team co-owner Dustin Pipes to get an idea of how the team started and grew to the point where it could grab a free agent like Roczen, and then also plays an interview with Larry Brooks from after the team's feel-good first win in Indianapolis. As a bonus, we throw in the full audio from this weekend's post-race press conference, featuring Justin Barcia, Eli Tomac, and Roczen. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is hosted by Jason Weigandt and sponsored by Yoshimura, Leatt, On Track School, and the WD-40 brand. Also, be sure to visit RacerXBrand.com and check out our all-new spring line of apparel.

Racer X Read Out: "The Fast and The Damned" Apr 07, 2023

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For nearly a decade, MXGP heroes Jeffrey Herlings and Tim Gajser have been at the top of their game—yet seemingly every season, one or the other goes down and out. Dig into the history of the rivalry as Davey Coombs reads his feature article "The Fast and The Damned" from the June issue of Racer X magazine.

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Exhaust #222: The Bad Side (w/ Brandon Hartranft) Mar 30, 2023

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It's not all roses in racing, and Brandon Hartranft can tell you that now. The Twisted Tea HEP Suzuki rider went down in a huge crash this off-season, and while he escaped well enough to walk, he's still suffering through concussion troubles, multiple injuries, and a long recovery. Jason Weigandt checks in with Brandon to see what it's like when the racing season begins and a racer is forced to the sidelines.

The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Leatt, WD-40 Brand, and On Track School.

Exhaust #221: Jordon Smith Mar 23, 2023

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Jordon Smith won his first career 250SX race in Detroit in 2017, and hoped the 2023 edition would bring him similar fortune, but nothing went right on the night for him, and he ultimately didn't even qualify for the main event. Jordon made multiple errors on his own and puts his failure to qualify squarely on himself—but he was also involved in some aggressive racing with his teammate Haiden Deegan in the heat race. That battle ended with Jordon on the ground, and that has led to plenty of talk and opinions this week, but it's only fair to let Jordon tell his side of the story. Jason Weigandt rang him up on a Thursday to hear how it went on Saturday, and how his week has gone since.

The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Leatt, WD-40 Brand, and On Track School.

Exhaust #220: Roczen's Road Mar 16, 2023

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After taking a few days to reflect on his big win in Indianapolis, Ken Roczen chats with Jason Weigandt about how he and his Progressive/Ecstar HEP Suzuki team made it to the center of the podium, and his mental and physical state at this stage of the season. Weigandt also adds some analysis based on another interview with Roczen's team manager, Larry Brooks. Plus we get Roczen's thoughts from immediately after the race and the post-race press conference. It's already been an exciting season for Monster Energy AMA Supercross, but Roczen's win infuses just that much more drama. The second half could be really memorable!

Be sure to check out Weigandt and Daniel Blair on the weekly SMX Insider Show on YouTube for all the latest updates and analysis.

The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Leatt, WD-40 Brand, and On Track School.

Racer X Read Out: "Oh, Brother!" Mar 10, 2023

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The history of supercross and motocross in America is filled with fast siblings, and the Lawrence brothers are beginning to make a case for themselves as the fastest yet. Dig into the history of the sport's moto brothers as Davey Coombs reads his feature article "Oh, Brother!" from the May issue of Racer X magazine.

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Exhaust #219: Ben Kelley's Comeback Mar 10, 2023

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After a nail-biting GNCC Championship fight with Stu Baylor in 2021, Ben Kelley looked unstoppable in 2022, winning the first six races in a row. Then? A huge crash and broken leg suffered at an AMA National Enduro ended his season. It's been a long road back and Kelley still isn't 100% yet. But somehow he scratched out a second at the GNCC opener in South Carolina and then a win at round two in Florida! BK takes us through the effort it takes to win these races and how he's trying to recover and build at the same time. Plus, Southwick stories!

The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Leatt, WD-40 Brand, and On Track School.

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